Two major gatherings—one political, the other artistic—are set to unfold hours apart in downtown Chicago. Hear about traffic closures, times and more. Chicagoans will be marching to two drastically ...

Digital design sounds innocuous enough. Dark patterns, less so. That’s the term for user interfaces which nudge or manipulate consumers into making choices they otherwise wouldn’t. You will recognise ...

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Miyamoto Usagi is an anthropomorphic rabbit ronin who wanders a world populated by animal characters in a setting that mirrors feudal Japan. Created by Stan Sakai, Usagi is a master swordsman who ...

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has cast a dark shadow over the country, not only because the deed itself was abominable, but also because the reaction to it has been so disturbing. Instead of ...

The prequel series to the Chris Pratt-starrer isn't just a spinoff — it's meant to bridge the Jack Carr cinematic universe, says DiGilio of his hopes for the now Taylor Kitsch-led story. By Brian ...

Buried in cocktail history, the 1930s Zazarac brings a unique spin to the classic Sazerac recipe. Watch as we revive this forgotten drink and unlock its deep, complex flavors. Ursula von der Leyen’s ...

The first season of Dark Matter premiered on Apple TV+ more than one year ago, bringing the famous novel from author Blake Crouch to life with stunning realism. Fans were surprised to learn that the ...

I’d barely squinted my way through reading the appetizers at a dimly lit Chicago bistro before we gave up and my friend grabbed the pretty brass table lamp to use as a light. When my friend asked a ...

Doom: The Dark Ages gets a lot right with its gameplay. The shield parrying is a welcome addition to the FPS space, and each of its weapons — a personal favorite being the evergreen shotgun — is both ...