We have another trailer for Night Swim‚ the movie about an evil swimming pool targeting the new family that moved in. This one is‚ frankly‚ a vast improvement from the first one‚ and also gives us more of a clue as to what specific horrors said swimming pool will commit. The movie centers on the Waller family‚ who move into a new home with a creepy swimming pool. The father‚ Ray (Wyatt Russell)‚ is a former major league baseball player who had to retire because of an illness. Along with him are his wife‚ Eve (Kerry Condon)‚ and their two kids‚ Izzy (Amélie Hoeferle) and Elliott (Gavin Warren). Before we get much farther‚ here’s the official synopsis for the film: Secretly hoping‚ against the odds‚ to return to pro ball‚ Ray persuades Eve that the new home’s shimmering backyard swimming pool will be fun for the kids and provide physical therapy for him. But a dark secret in the home’s past will unleash a malevolent force that will drag the family under‚ into the depths of inescapable terror. Spoiler alert: That pool isn’t so fun‚ folks! This new trailer gives the sense that a malevolent force lives in the drains underneath the pool and has a penchant for death toy figurines. It also appears to be able to alter minds and/or possess the Wallers‚ with the kids seeing things and Ray getting murderous as the force takes him over. The movie is a Blumhouse production and is written and directed by Bryce McGuire. It’s produced by James Wan (Malignant‚ Aquaman)‚ and Jason Blum. Night Swim paddles its way into theaters on January 5‚ 2024.

Zenless Zone Zero is a gacha game from HoYoverse‚ creators of other popular gacha games like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail. Co-op and multiplayer have been a part of HoYoverse’s prior gacha games‚ so you might be curious if Zenless Zone Zero will follow suit. Related: Difference between 4 star and 5 star characters in Zenless Zone Zero Does Zenless Zone Zero have multiplayer? Image: HoYoverse As of this writing‚ Zenless Zone Zero currently does not support multiplayer or co-op. While HoYoverse’s other major gacha games have multiplayer and co-op functionality‚ Zenless Zone Zero did not receive the same treatment. Zenless Zone Zero is currently undergoing its second closed beta test‚ meaning the game may receive some semblance of co-op gameplay. Genshin Impact has an immersive multiplayer mode where you can join a friend’s open world and explore with them. You can also challenge world bosses and other weekly bosses. Mean...

Most of what you’ll be doing in Modern Warfare Zombies is dealing with the undead. They should be easy to fight off‚ but if you’ve seen any zombie movies the case is otherwise. On top of that‚ the more you progress in the map meaning getting to the center‚ the harder things become. One of those difficult challenges is the Outlast Contract‚ and if you read this guide‚ we’ll show you how to beat it in Modern Warfare Zombies (MWZ). Modern Warfare Zombies (MWZ): How to complete the Outlast Contract This contract has no set place on where it’ll drop‚ so I can’t give you a specific location. But to know you’re near it‚ a Blue Satellite will appear on your Tac Map.  Interacting with the PND Machine will initiate the contract. The main goal of the Outlast Contract in MWZ is to stay alive until the progress bar is filled to 100 percent. As soon as the progress bar starts‚ be prepared to be swarmed by numerous zombies and those Hellhound dogs....

Zenless Zone Zero is the latest gacha game from HoYoverse‚ and unlike some of HoYoverse’s other games‚ Zenless Zone Zero has some new tricks up its sleeve. Many of its gameplay systems work differently from its sister games‚ including Zenless Zone Zer’s VR Testing Machine. What is the VR Testing Machine in Zenless Zone Zero? The VR Testing Machine in Zenless Zone Zero is how you’ll farm for your character ascension materials‚ weapon ascension materials‚ and experience materials. It’s unlike the domains or calyxes you’ve seen in other HoYoverse games and has a unique trading card system that dictates what you can actually farm. It’s divided by levels in intervals of 10. The higher level you are‚ the harder the challenges will be‚ with greater rewards as well. You’ll unlock the VR Testing Machine around Level 10 after progressing through the main story. This feature will unlock automatically‚ so you won̵...

Follow magic stories and create unforgettable memories with your favorite childhood characters. It is time to ask the age-old question: is Disney Dreamlight Valley on Game Pass? Let’s find out. Disney Dreamlight Valley: Is it on Game Pass? While I spend my time reporting on games such as Modern Warfare 3 where your main objective is to destroy your enemies into non-existence‚ I have to admit that I have a soft spot for Disney animated movies. The ones that were released during the Renaissance Era of Disney Animation are my favorite. Getting to interact with my favorite Disney characters has been a dream of mine since the first time I saw The Lion King or even Toy Story. Thankfully‚ there is a game that combines Disney characters with a cozy life simulation genre. That game is Disney Dreamlight Valley. Moreover‚ it feels great to say that Disney Dreamlight Valley is available to play in Game Pass for all of you who want some Disney magic in the form of a video g...

Gameloft’s Disney Dreamlight Valley is back in the news‚ and don’t worry‚ it’s not a bad reason. The Disney-themed sim game has been taking the gaming world by storm by allowing players to live in a world with their favorite Disney icons. However‚ the game can feel lonesome without friends‚ and it would be nice to know if all platforms can play with each other. If you want to know if Disney Dream Light Valley is crossplay‚ find out below. Disney Dreamlight Valley: Does it have crossplay? To rip the bandage off quickly‚ Disney Dreamlight Valley at the moment doesn’t have crossplay. So you’ll be playing the entire game with yourself sadly. This also falls on the fact that there’s no multiplayer at the time of writing this guide as well. However‚ don’t write that off completely. According the Gameloft’s FAQ page‚ multiplayer could be something that might come down the line after the game leaves early access.  Related: Disney Dreamlight Valley: How t...

A Montana judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday that state Rep. Zooey Zephyr‚ a Democrat who identifies as transgender‚ brought against the Montana House of Representatives after Zephyr’s censure in April‚ according to court documents. Zephyr was disciplined by Montana House officials April 26 for breaking legislative protocol after holding up a microphone to support protesters‚ several of whom were arrested during a demonstration several days prior. Zephyr filed a lawsuit against state House Speaker Matt Regier‚ a Republican‚ and Sergeant of Arms Bradley Murfitt‚ accusing them of violating Zephyr’s right to freedom of speech. Montana District Judge Mike Menahan ruled that the Legislature has the right to discipline members who violate the rules‚ according to court documents. “Article V‚ Section 10 of the Montana Constitution provides the Legislature the authority to discipline its members‚” Menahan wrote in his decision. “Unlike in Ramon where the court found an answer would ‘benefit Montana law enforcement officers by providing authoritative guidance on an unsettled issue regarding their authority‚’ the Legislature’s disciplinary authority is not an unsettled issue.” The protests were regarding a bill that would ban doctors from prescribing cross-sex hormone treatments for minors. Zephyr claimed during a debate on the House floor that anyone who voted yes on the proposed law would have “blood on [their] hands.” The 28-page lawsuit argued that the decision to censure Zephyr “unlawfully silenced” Zephyr by refusing to allow debate. Menahan‚ however‚ ruled that Zephyr’s lawsuit was “moot” since the censure period was over and even Zephyr had admitted that the censure was highly unusual and therefore unlikely to happen again. He also dismissed the idea that Zephyr’s censure would influence how House members perform their duties‚ since the Legislature is within its ability to discipline elected officials. Emily Flower‚ spokeswoman for the Montana Attorney General’s Office‚ which represented the defendants‚ told the Daily Caller News Foundation that the judge’s decision upheld the “rule of law.” “The plaintiffs failed in their attempt to inject the court into legislative affairs and thwart the democratic process‚” Flower said. “The decisions in this case rightly upheld the Montana Constitution’s separation of powers and the rule of law.” Zephyr did not immediately respond to a request for comment. This article originally was published by the Daily Caller News Foundation Have an opinion about this article? To sound off‚ please email letters@DailySignal.com and we’ll consider publishing your edited remarks in our regular “We Hear You” feature. Remember to include the URL or headline of the article plus your name and town and/or state.   The post Judge Hands Major Defeat to Transgender Lawmaker Suing Red State Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Censure appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Residents of Oakland‚ California‚ loudly objected to proposed amendments during a City Council meeting Monday that would have condemned Hamas. The City Council passed a resolution unanimously Monday night calling for a cease-fire and humanitarian aid‚ The Associated Press reported. Israel agreed to extend the cease-fire with the radical Islamic terrorist group by two days after multiple groups of hostages were released since Friday. “There have not been beheadings of babies and rapings‚” one resident said during the meeting in a video clip posted to X by Huffington Post writer Yashar Ali. “Israel murdered their own people on October 7th!” Amendments to condemn Hamas for taking hostages during the deadly Oct. 7 terrorist attack on a number of locations in southern Israel that killed over [1‚200] people were defeated by 6-2 votes‚ according to the AP. “The notion that this was a massacre of Jews is a fabricated narrative‚” another resident said. “Many of those killed on October 7th‚ including children‚ were killed by the [Israel Defense Forces].” Last night the Oakland City Council voted on a resolution to call for a ceasefire. A city council member tried to insert language condemning Hamas. This was the reaction… pic.twitter.com/r7aTb2mkrQ— Yashar Ali ? (@yashar) November 28‚ 2023 “Calling Hamas a terrorist organization is ridiculous‚ racist‚ and plays into genocidal propaganda that is flooding our media and that we should be doing everything possible to combat‚” another resident claimed. “I support the right of Palestinians to resist occupation‚ including through Hamas‚ the armed wing of the unified Palestinian resistance‚” a third resident said. Another resident said that asking for condemnation of the radical Islamic terrorist group was “very anti-Arab racist.” Rep. Rashida Tlaib‚ D-Mich.‚ and other left-wing members of the House of Representatives known as “the squad” released statements calling for a cease-fire almost immediately after Israel began its response to the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas. “If there was a city council meeting at which right-wingers said anything remotely as evil‚ stupid‚ wrong‚ and indefensible as this‚ every single major media outlet would run it constantly and every Republican politician would be asked to condemn it‚” Jonah Goldberg posted on X. “Even if you think I’m wrong‚ most conservatives agree will agree with me in whole or in part. Refusal to condemn this sort of garbage is a poison pill for the center left.” Editor’s note: This article has been altered to include an updated figure for the Oct. 7 Israeli death toll. Originally published by the Daily Caller News Foundation Have an opinion about this article? To sound off‚ please email letters@DailySignal.com‚ and we’ll consider publishing your edited remarks in our regular “We Hear You” feature. Remember to include the URL or headline of the article plus your name and town and/or state. The post Oakland City Council Meeting Turns Chaotic as Some Residents Oppose Condemning Hamas appeared first on The Daily Signal.

You must be lonely. The media say loneliness is everywhere in America. A Los Angeles Times columnist says‚ “There’s a mass loneliness crisis going on.” “Capitalism is Making You Lonely‚” says Jacobin Magazine. Vox claims‚ “Capitalism makes us feel empty inside.” As usual‚ the media are just wrong. In my new video‚ historian Johan Norberg points out‚ “There’s no empirical data that actually shows that we feel more lonely now than we did in the past. … When researchers compare people with previous generations at the same stage of life‚ they don’t find evidence of increased loneliness.” “But more people live alone now‚” I say. “I would think that would make people lonelier.” “What they never tell you in the reports‚” Norberg replies‚ “is that people who live alone and spend less time surrounded by other people are also more happy with those relationships.” In addition‚ “When people around the world are asked‚ ‘Do you have relatives or friends you can count on to help you?’ People in countries [like America] where more people live alone‚ usually say‚ ‘yes.’” But in India and China‚ more people say they have no one. “It’s the complete opposite of what people expect‚” Norberg says. “In less market-based societies‚ 20% to 40% say they have no one to count on if they need help. In the richest and most individualist societies‚ it’s in the low single digits.” On a YouTube channel with 1.7 million subscribers‚ a socialist says‚ “Material incentives of capitalists isolate us from nature‚ each other‚ and ourselves.” Norberg replies‚ “I understand why those charlatans get an audience‚ because at times we all feel lonely.” But his new book “The Capitalist Manifesto” points out how capitalism makes life better‚ including making people less lonely. “Every poll shows that people say that they’re less lonely in the most market-oriented societies.” I push back: “Under capitalism‚ people compete. Sounds divisive. Sounds like it would pull us apart.” “Feudalism‚ communism‚ fascism—that’s divisive‚” he replies. “All are based on getting resources by taking them from somebody else. Capitalism forces us to think‚ ‘What does the other guy want?’ The most important aspect of capitalism is cooperation. [It’s] why every time you buy something‚ you hear this double‚ ‘Thank you.’” It’s true yet kind of odd. When I pay‚ both the salesperson and I usually say‚ “Thank you.” It’s because I get the product I want‚ and they get my money. I want their product more than the money. They want my money more than whatever they are selling. We both feel we win. “In the market economy‚ we do each other services constantly. That’s how we get richer‚” adds Norberg. “No deal ever happens unless both parties think that they benefit.” And here’s another twist to that: He says capitalism makes us generous. “It sounds surprising [but] for many years‚ lots of researchers around the world have looked at how generous people are when they’re playing different economic games.” In one such game‚ the experimenter gives a person a sum of money and tells them to divide it with a stranger any way they choose. The only condition: The stranger must accept the offer. If the other person refuses‚ nobody gets anything. In capitalist economies‚ writes Norberg‚ “the most common offer is to split the amount 50-50; the recipient is so offended by bad offers that they usually say no if offered less than 30%.” Researchers have now done this test all over the world‚ and to their surprise‚ they discovered that “people are most generous in capitalist societies.” In fact‚ on average‚ they offer twice as much as those in the least capitalist societies. “The closer people live to marketplaces‚ the more generous they are‚” explains Norberg. “If they constantly buy and sell and negotiate‚ they begin to take other people’s interests into consideration. That’s what markets do. They do affect our character‚ but not in this way that the critics say. They don’t make us more divisive and aggressive. They make us more generous.” Capitalism is good in many ways. COPYRIGHT 2023 BY JFS PRODUCTIONS INC. The Daily Signal publishes a variety of perspectives. Nothing written here is to be construed as representing the views of The Heritage Foundation. Have an opinion about this article? To sound off‚ please email letters@DailySignal.com and we’ll consider publishing your edited remarks in our regular “We Hear You” feature. Remember to include the URL or headline of the article plus your name and town and/or state. The post Smearing Capitalism appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Two kittens are so close that one wouldn't go far without the other. Two months after they were found behind a house‚ their wishes came true. BinxBabyKitten RescueBinx (ginger) and Salem (flame point) had a rough beginning when they were found behind a resident's home at less than three weeks old.The finder heard their cries and located them in a cardboard box. Surprised by their poor condition‚ he immediately reached out to the rescue community for help.Upon receiving his plea‚ Caroline Grace of Baby Kitten Rescue offered to take them and arranged for a volunteer to cater to their needs. They were found in a box behind a homeBabyKitten RescueThe kittens were infested with fleas‚ malnourished‚ and had upper respiratory infections. Jessica‚ who fosters for the rescue‚ took them on and got right to work.After giving the kittens a much-needed bath‚ she provided food and supportive care to replenish their tiny bodies and plenty of cuddles to reassure them that they were safe. SalemBabyKitten RescueOnce their colds subsided‚ their energy levels improved. The kittens started moving around in the nest with bright eyes and squeaky meows."After some TLC‚ they began feeling much better‚ but I noticed Binx's back legs were sprawled out‚" Jessica told Love Meow. Binx had swimmer syndromeBabyKitten RescueBinx was born with swimmer syndrome in which his hind legs splayed out laterally‚ impeding him from standing up or walking normally (he moved by crawling on his belly).At his age‚ his legs could be corrected through taping and physical therapy a few times a day. "It was a learning curve at first‚ but we got the hang of it." Binx did exercise and stretching every day with Salem by his sideBabyKitten RescueDuring Binx's regular exercise and stretching (aimed to strengthen his legs‚ hips‚ and core)‚ Salem became his constant companion‚ unwavering support‚ rubbing up against him amid a walking session.Salem insisted on being close to her brother‚ often side by side‚ throughout the process. They were always togetherBabyKitten Rescue"After a few weeks‚ I was able to completely correct Binx's legs. Now‚ he has no limitations or restrictions. He runs‚ jumps‚ climbs‚ chases‚ and plays like any other kitten."When the two siblings were fully weaned‚ they continued their foster journey with another volunteer‚ Jayne. "These two are quite possibly the most loving‚ adorable‚ playful kittens I've ever met‚" Jayne told Love Meow. BabyKitten Rescue"Their sibling bond is strong and one wouldn't go far without the other. They taught one another to climb‚ explore‚ groom‚ and play."Binx was initially the more inquisitive one about his new surroundings. Salem‚ who never left his side‚ joined him on many adventures. BabyKitten Rescue"Eventually‚ Salem found her personality and became equally anxious to explore‚ climb‚ and wrestle."The brother and sister duo was utterly inseparable. Wherever Binx went‚ his sister followed. "They are truly the sweetest little kittens‚ and having the opportunity to foster them filled our home with so much laughter and joy." BabyKitten RescueAs soon as the kittens were ready for adoption‚ the perfect family found their way to them.A couple who had recently lost their beloved 20 and 23-year-old cats was ready to open their hearts and home to new feline companions. They were smitten with the two siblings‚ touched by their unbreakable bond‚ and knew they were the pair to bring home. BabyKitten Rescue"They were so excited to refill their home with kitten love."The best friends‚ now Juni and Olly‚ quickly settled into their new abode. They explored around the house‚ claiming every inch they touched. The two best friends found their forever home togetherBabyKitten RescueThe kittens have their forever parents wrapped around their little paws with playful antics‚ snuggles‚ and rumbling purrs.Juni and Olly cherish each moment together. They always share one bed‚ nestling next to each other‚ no matter how many beds in the house. Now Juni and OllyBabyKitten RescueShare this story with your friends. More on Baby Kitten Rescue on Instagram and Facebook. More on Jessica's fosters and Juni and Olly on Instagram.Related story: Cat Follows a Kitty Through Pet Door into a House‚ So Her Kittens Won't Have to Live Outdoors