The ride-hailing firm says it will put more emphasis on bike hire, even though it could hurt profits.
Watch the First Trailer for True Detective Season 3
HBO released the first trailer for True Detective Season 3 ahead of the Sharp Objects finale on Sunday night, and Nic Pizzolatto’s atmospheric crime drama seems to be going back to its roots in its third outing.
Starring Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, True Detective Season 3 “tells the story of a macabre crime in the heart of the Ozarks, and a mystery that deepens over decades and plays out in three separate time periods.” Ali stars as Wayne Hays, a state police detective from Northwest Arkansas, with Carmen Ejogo, Mamie Gummer, Scoot McNairy and Stephen Dorff rounding out the main cast.
Trump ditched W.H. statement lauding McCain for a tweet on the senator’s death.
Washington Post reported Sunday that the White House prepared a statement for the president, calling McCain a “hero.”
Pope keeps silent on abuse claim letter at end of Irish visit
Pope Francis declines to comment on allegations he covered up sexual abuse by a US cardinal.
Sharp Objects Stumbles with Finale Reveal
This review contains spoilers for the Sharp Objects finale, titled “Milk.”
The horror genre comes in many shapes and sizes, but when done right, it typically leaves you with a feeling of dread that lasts long after the credits roll. “Milk” is an example of great horror not just because of the feeling the last few seconds leave you with, but for how the episode depicts the events that lead to those last few seconds. However, that doesn’t mean Sharp Objects as a whole should be classified as horror, and that makes the nature of its ending somewhat dissatisfying.
Still, the finale is ripe with emotional terror. Between the opening shot of Camille slowly approaching the house, and then being forced to join the bizarro-happy family dinner while she knows exactly what Adora is doing to Amma, Sharp Objects takes on a new sense of foreboding. What was formerly the TV equivalent of a page-turning beach read makes the full transition into a disturbing but believable portrait of mental illness.
Pokemon World Championship’s Nashville Themed Set is Amazing
Every year at the Pokemon World Championships, key Pokemon art and the stage are designed with the hosting city in mind. The 2018 Pokemon World Championships are in Nashville, Tennessee, and the stage design and themed Pokemon are especially brimming with its Music City inspiration.
Pikachu plays a banjo, Snivy’s on guitar, and other Pokemon are geared up in country and music-themed getup in the key art, and the stage looks like a particularly famous street in downtown Nashville. There was even a country-inspired Pokemon song composed just for the event, and plenty of set pieces spread about the convention center with hay bales and instruments.
Click through the slide show above to check out the gorgeous designs from this year’s Pokemon World Championships. Look out for some familiar storefront signs, like Casteliacone and a Malasada Shop! Let us know which creative Pokemon-themed sign is your favorite in the comments below.
Jacksonville shooting: Several killed at video game tournament
Reports say the shootings happened at a restaurant where a video game tournament was being held.
Shooting Confirmed At Madden Tournament In Florida, Multiple Casualties Reported [UPDATE]
An active shooter has attacked this weekend’s Madden NFL 19 tournament in Jacksonville, Florida at Chicago Pizza, the city’s Sheriff’s department has confirmed.
[Update] The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office addressed the media at 1:30 pm PST/4:30 pm EST. Sheriff Mike Williams confirmed the mall has been cleared of victims and witnesses. There is one suspect, a white male, who died at the scene; he has not yet been identified. Counts of those injured and killed during the attack will be announced later today.
More information is expected in a few hours as the investigation continues.
The original story is below:
Jacksonville police have declared the attack a mass shooting and are urging everyone to stay away from the area for safety purposes. CBS News reports roads are being blocked off as authorities respond to the incident.
Mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing. Stay far away from the area. The area is not safe at this time. STAY AWAY #TheLandingMassShooting
— Jax Sheriff’s Office (@JSOPIO) August 26, 2018
The event, part of the Madden Championship Series by EA, was hosted in the Jacksonville Landing Mall this weekend. It was part of the Madden Classic tournament; Jacksonville was a satellite qualifier tournament for the Las Vegas finals on October 11 and 13.
We are aware of an incident at a sanctioned Madden Championship Series competition in Jacksonville. We are working with authorities to gather facts at this stage.
— Electronic Arts (@EA) August 26, 2018
A Twitch stream of the tournament caught the audio of the shooting as it occurred. Two professional players are seen competing when their feed is quickly turned off as gunshots are heard. The audio continues as the attack unfolds. The clip has since been removed from the platform.
“One suspect is dead at the scene, unknown at this time if we have a second suspect. Searches are being conducted,” reports the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Twitter.
As more updates come, we’ll continue to update this story.
The attack reportedly took place during a Madden NFL Championship event.
The ACLU’s Jumping Into A Federal Election For The First Time In Its History
The organization is trying to change Arizona’s immigration politics as Joe Arpaio seeks a U.S. Senate seat.