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David Zaslav Says ‘DC Looks Very Good’ in Wake of ‘Supergirl’ Bomb

"We have a robust pipeline," the Warner Bros. Discovery CEO says when asked about the future of DC Films The post David Zaslav Says ‘DC Looks Very Good’ in Wake of ‘Supergirl’ Bomb appeared first on…

  • Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav remains confident in DC Films.
  • James Gunn and Peter Safran's vision praised for upcoming projects.
  • DC pipeline robust with strong focus from key figures.

Culture

Why Christopher Nolan turned Circe into a vindictive witch

Some critics have bemoaned the flattening of a complex character. But Nolan’s film echoes a literary tradition of reimagining Circe as a survivor, a truth-teller and a figure of female empowerment.

  • Nolan's "The Odyssey" portrays Circe as a dirt-smudged, unkempt witch.
  • Circe offers Odysseus and his men a goopy stew that transforms them into pigs.
  • The portrayal emphasizes Circe as a feminist symbol of resistance to patriarchal values.

Culture

Why Gen Z turns everything – even murder – into a joke

A psychologist explains why dark political humor doesn’t prove young people are nihilistic, but rather reveals what happens when moral seriousness no longer feels credible.

  • Gen Z memes turn murder into dark humor.
  • Social commentators view memes as nihilism evidence.
  • Gen Z humor stems from economic, political frustrations.

Business

The states with the worst and best healthcare, ranked

Each state's healthcare was ranked based on three factors: cost, access, and outcomes.

  • Alaska ranks 51st overall due to high insurance premiums, moderate access, and poor outcomes
  • Mississippi ranks 50th with a high infant mortality rate and few physicians per capita
  • Georgia and Texas rank poorly with the lowest percentages of insured adults and children

Science

Smart trap study points to more precise codling moth management

Researchers from Michigan State University's Department of Entomology found that automated camera traps often detected codling moth activity in orchards several days earlier than standard monitoring methods, potentially helping growers make more precise pest management decisions. The study is published in the journal Crop Protection.

Tech

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold: Release date, price, and specs

Table of contents When is the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold coming out? Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold detailed specs How much will the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold cost?

  • Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold unveiled at Made by Google event on August 12, 2026
  • Phone release expected in October 2026 due to hinge and foldable screen development delays
  • Specifications include 6.4-inch OLED cover screen, 8-inch foldable OLED display, Tensor G6 chip
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