The following post contains SPOILERS for The White Lotus Season 3.A key scene scrapped from Sunday nights Season 3 finale of The White Lotus would have linked two characters in a romantic way even though they never shared a single minute of screen time.Scene Would Have Featured Piper Losing Her VirginityIn the final episode of the season, we see Piper Ratliff (Sarah Catherine Hook) return from her overnight stay at a monastery where she was considering to live for the next year.Fabio Lovino/HBOFabio Lovino/HBOloading...To her mothers (Parker Posey) relief, Piper found the food and accommodations at the monastery to not be up to her standards as a well-off college student from North Carolina. Shes rewarded with a quick shopping trip and somepia coladas made from coconut milk that is off.While the rest of her familys story continues during the episode, Pipers arc mostly ends there. The White Lotuswriter and creator Mike White has revealed there was originally a lot more planned for Piper in the finale.In an early episode of Season 3, older brother Saxon does his best to let everyone know Piper is still a virgin. White said during the latest episode of The White Lotus Official Season 3 Podcast that Piper was set to change that in the finale.The part that was cut, too, which is very disappointing, is that she decides to lose her virginity in the script in the last episode, White said.The scene, by Whites estimation, would have added another 10 minutes to the already 90-minute episode.Theres a whole scene where shes like Its true Saxons right about this one thing. I need to get this over with, White explained.Who Did Piper Haver Sex With In Scene Cut From Finale?Not only would the scrapped scene added more depth to the Piper character, it also would have potentially intertwined her story with another person at the White Lotus that she never crossed paths with the entire season.White said during the podcast episode that Piper eventually finds herself in the resorts restaurant where she is looking for someone to have sex with. She eventually zeros in on Zion (Nicholas Duvernay), son of newly-minted millionaire and possible future spa owner Belinda (Natasha Rothwell).Nicholas Duvernay in the season 3 finale of The White LotusWarner Bros. Discovery press photoloading...It had a little bit of a rom-com vibe in the middle of, you know, trying to kill the family with the pong-pong fruit, White said. It just felt like I was trying to do too much.HBO announced in January that it has renewed The White Lotus for a fourth season.Get our free mobile appThe Worst Movies Based On Good TV ShowsSometimes horrible movies happen to bad television series. Here are the worst offenders.Filed Under: HBO, Mike White, The White LotusCategories: Longform, TV News

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The minister for building safety has said the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) is losing too much time organising inter-organisation teams to conduct its work.Alex Norris was questioned on the performance of the regulator in the House of Commons by the housing, communities and local government committee.Source: FlickrBuilding safety minister Alex NorrisMace chief executive Mark Reynolds has previously told the committee that the regulator is taking up to 11 months to sign off on the safety of housing schemes, with delays in the Gateway 2 process becoming an increasing source of frustration for developers.The Building Safety Regulator has said that only a handful of very complex cases have taken 11 months and that the processing time for new complex, high-risk building projects under Gateway 2 had decreased to an average of roughly four months.Questioned on this by the committee, Norris agreed that we cannot have this component of that process take a year but said that the trajectory is getting better than that.> Also read:What the delays at the Building Safety Regulator mean for high-rise developmentHe said that part of the problem was the amount of time lost in establishing teams to work on applications for approval.Of the time they have available, they often lose about half of it in the establishment of multidisciplinary teams that is, getting together their people, the councils people and the fire and rescue people, said Norris.We have got to concertina that down.The BSR told Housing Today that it multi-disciplinary teams were used to discharge regulatory functions and are set up for specific regulatory activities for specific buildings, as needed.These teams typically consist of Registered Building Inspectors, Fire and Rescue Service personnel and other specialist skills.The logistical organisation of three organisations setting up resources, and in a market whereby the resources are tight, simply takes time, a spokesperson said.However, the regulator gave an alternative explanation for delays in the approval process, explaining that the main driver for longer handling times now is the very high volume of further information requests because applicants are not submitting good, quality applications.It also said that a backlog of complex in-flight higher risk projects had come to the regulator after the collapse ofprivate registered building control approver AIS Surveyors Ltd.Nonetheless, the BSR said it was looking at how it resources the multidisciplinary teams that assess applications to enable these teams to be stood up more quickly.The regulator has received additional funding from MHCLG this year to improve its infrastructure, training and processes.Norris also told the committee that the regulator needed to look at areas where efficiencies could be found, giving the example of multi-site developments that cover a single area.> Also read:Fewer than one in four high-rise resi projects have received gateway 3 final safety stage sign-offIf you are going to have a multi-site development in the same area, there is also a question about whether having a multidisciplinary team for each building is an effective process, he said.Could we be more joined up therehaving each building looked at on its merits, but one team doing that? I think there is scope for that.At significant points in the chain, there are really important operational things that could be done better.However he stressed that the process did have to feel onerous because it is a real check and balance.Norris also revealed to the committee that the establishment of a panel to assess proposals to reform building control, a recommendation of the Grenfell Inquiry report, was imminent, with Dame Judith Hackitt picked as chair.He said the department had largely asked Judith to convene her own team.

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You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereMarvel Rivals Season 2 is right around the corner, and fans have the arrival of Emma Frost and then Ultron to anticipate. Emma Frost has already become a fan-favorite thanks to her melon-crushing quads, meanwhile, Ultron is a fan-favorite from the comics and less so the second Avengers MCU movie. While Emma is exciting, there are other X-Men to anticipate according to leaks. While nothing is official, leaked abilities for Professor X in Marvel Rivals have appeared online.Marvel Rivals Professor X leaked abilitiesAccording to renowned Marvel Rivals leaker, X0X_LEAK, Professor X is set to join the battlefield as a Support character. His abilities are reportedly as follows, with artwork courtesy of nakoneart:X-Men CollectionPotential stimulationMind projectionAccording to X0X_LEAK, Professor X is likely the next entry because he got updated in a way that shows a pattern. If he is the next entry as presumed, then this means he could arrive in Season 3, which is scheduled to start in July.Image credit: @X0X_LEAK on XUnfortunately, while the names of his abilities have leaked, there are no details about what each power involves.From what we know in the comics and the many X-Men movies, Professor X, Charles Xavier, is a character that is able to read and enter the minds of others. Its possible his powers could involve temporarily debuffing enemies through playing tricks with their mind, and he could telepathically sabotage the enemy in other ways, too.Sadly, we dont know the specifics of what NetEase has planned for his powers right now, but hopefully more details surface soon. While Professor X is exciting, there are other X-Men leaked for the future including Jean Grey, meanwhile, other leaked characters include Blade and now Daredevil.Thanks to a huge announcement from NetEase, we now know seasons will last two months starting with Season 3, and that there will be a new hero every month. This is fantastic news for the community, and hopefully Charles Xavier arrives as anticipated.For more Marvel Rivals, we have compiledearly patch notes for Season 2including every announcedbuff and nerf, as well asnew team-up abilities and changes.Marvel RivalsPlatform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Fighting, ShooterRelated TopicsMarvel Rivals Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

Take your prettiest plates out of the cupboard and display them on the wall instead, as Alexandra Kaehler did in this Winnetka, Illinois, home. I love having all different mediums of art throughout a homepaintings, photography, and plates offer another special way to do that, says the founder of Alexandra Kaehler Design, also in Winnetka. Best of all, she adds, oftentimes a client already has an existing collection of plates on hand just waiting to be showcased.23. Go graphic with tileGraphic tiles add interest to this tranquil bathroom.Photo: Matthew MillmanWhy not bring an accent wall into the bathroom, as seen in this San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, home? We floated the copper bath tub in front of a wall tiled in a classic Moorish pattern that we recolored to feel contemporary, says Jeffry Weisman, cofounder of the San Franciscobased firm Fisher Weisman Brugioni. We love the graphic pop in a room with tile floors, beamed and thatched ceilings, and white plaster walls.Can you DIY an accent wall?As these accent wall ideas prove, it is entirely possible to design a DIY accent wall, whether you chose to do so with paint, by hanging a gallery wall of art pieces, by installing a peel-and-stick geometric wallpaper mural, applying paneling, or taking another route.Can you incorporate an accent wall into a small space?As you can tell by the array of accent wall ideas above, you can certainly include an accent wall in a small space or room for an eye-catching surprise. Accent walls will add instant personality to a powder room, petite apartment living room, and many other spaces short on square footage. A small space is an excellent opportunity to try a bedroom accent wall that mimics the effects of a headboard, for example.Do accent walls complement all aesthetics?Accent walls will shine in any type of home, regardless of ones home decor style. That said, they are more often seen in vibrant, eclectic spaces and appear less often in minimalist homes. Accent walls generally serve to provide a pop of color within a room, according to interior design experts, so dont shy away from paint colors that make a bold statement.What rules do designers swear by for accent walls?Home design pros say that when incorporating an accent wall, Do it with intention or dont do it at all, Gilmore says. This means really focusing on amping up a rooms visual interest. When it comes to creating an accent wall, my rule is to make a statement, Chiprut adds. I recommend going big and bold. Its your opportunity to express your personality in your home and create a stunning focal point.Are accent walls trending?Accent walls are still having a moment, per our designer sources. The key is to keep your personal interior design preferences top of mind. Accent walls will always be in style as long as it feels authentic to you and your designstyle, Chiprut says. Its about how you incorporate them into your home.What color paint is most popular for accent walls?Whether youd like to go bold or stick with neutrals is entirely up to you. Designers are seeing a mix of both categories. Deep, saturated colors create a striking impact when they envelop a space from floor to ceiling, seamlessly tying everything together, Beitler says. However, layered whites on textured surfaces offer a beautiful, tone-on-tone effect, adding depth and subtle sophistication.What are the trending accent wall colors for 2025?Again, both subtle colors as well as their bolder counterparts are trending for 2025. Warm neutrals like camel, soft beige, taupe, and rich sandy tones are taking center stage, Chiprut says. These hues feel timeless and grounding, wrapping a room in a quiet elegance that pairs beautifully with everything from organic textures to modern silhouettes. For those looking for a greater pop of color, a bold and optimistic blue works best when it comes to trending accent wall colors, Gage says. Try Santa Monica Blue by Benjamin Mooreits a timeless shade, but also has a punchy appeal for 2025!Earth tones are another excellent option if youre looking for a bit of color but steering away from anything too intense. The year 2025 is welcoming back color in a way that feels a little more muted, Papier says. Sun-baked earth tones and rich plums and browns are becoming more and more prominent.Should accent walls be darker or lighter?When in doubt, make your accent wall darker than the walls around it, designers say. A darker accent wall with lighter walls makes the accent wall a focal point, immediately drawing your eye to it, Papier explains.How can you create an accent wall on a budget?If youre looking to design an accent wall on a budget, using paint is the most affordable solution, Gilmore notes. That said, she offers a few more elaborate accent wall ideas that wont break the bank. If you want to add some interest, painting a designsomething as simple as a stripe or a checkerboardis a great way to add a pop while on a budget, the designer says.

In the run-up to the Switch 2 launch, part of Nintendos focus has been on ensuring it can meet the demands of an audience hungry for a new console. And that new system comes with a hefty price$450which could go up even more due to President Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs announced last week.But in an interview a day after Trumps announcement, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser told WIRED the tariffs werent factored into the pricing of the console.The company is actively assessing the situation and its impact, he adds. It creates a challenge, Bowser says. Its something we're going to have to address.Trumps tariffs sent the stock market into free fall; prices on many products are about to go up, and companies in the tech sector will be turned on their heads. On Friday, Nintendo made the unprecedented move of delaying preorders in the US for the hotly anticipated console in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.Part of the companys business strategy, to this point, had been to diversify the places where we're manufacturing our hardware and our accessories, Bowser says. The company has already shifted much of its production to Vietnam and Cambodia and away from China.According to Bowser, that diversification allowed Nintendo to move production around as needed during the Covid-19 pandemic. That also applied to the early stages of tariffs, he says. The situation [on April 2] changed that. Among Trumps new tariffs: 46 percent on Vietnam, 49 percent on Cambodia, and 54 percent on China.An additional price hike on the console would be problematic for Nintendo. The current top Switch model, the OLED, is $350, while a standard edition comes in at $300. The price was oddly missing from the consoles big announcement on Wednesday, a fact that hasnt been lost on would-be customers already clamoring for Nintendo to drop the price. At the New York event, journalists were discouraged from asking hardware developers about the consoles cost.Games have not been spared from high price tags either; Mario Kart World will cost $80. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, a tech demo masquerading as a game that explains the ins and outs of the Switch 2, will be an experience people have to pay for. (Notably, this got a huge laugh from the crowd present.)Two former Nintendo public relations managers, Krysta Yang and Kit Ellis, have broken down the criticism around the pricing on their YouTube channel, as well as criticized how news about the price was presented to fans.Obviously it was intentionally omitted from the Direct for a reason but handled poorly in terms of the information being in all these different places, Yang said, lambasting the decision to leave consumers to get answers themselves. Its a little bit degrading almost to the intelligence of the consumer.

We've Been WaitingNintendo finally addresses the Switch 2 and Mario Kart World price controversies, and says those pesky new US tariffs weren't behind the $449.99 price pointGet ready to hear phrases like "variable pricing".Image credit: Nintendo News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer Published on April 7, 2025 Nintendo has finally addressed the discourses around the prices of the Switch 2 itself and Mario Kart World. You know, the ones that folks have been a little bit narked about.If you need a quick refersher, the Switch 2 was announced at a price point of $449.99/395.99/469.99, assuming you want just the console, rather than a bundle that also includes MKW for $499.99/429.99/509.99. MKW on its own, meanwhile, will cost $79.99 / 74.99 standalone. Woof.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. So, what's Ninty said about these two price points, after opting not to issue a statement right away? Well, first of all, Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser told The Verge that the freshly deployed US tariffs - which led the company to delay the start of US Switch 2 pre-orders last week - weren't factored into the $449.99 price."Put [the April 2nd announcement] aside. Any previous tariffs were not factored into the price itself," the exec said, adding that Nintendo is "actively assessing what the impact may be". That ladt bit's very much in line with what Ninty said when it announced that pre-order delay last week.As for why these things do cost as much as they do, Bowser said pretty similar stuff in both that chat about the Switch 2 and one with the Washington Post about Mario Kart World being $79.99. In the former case, The Verge reports Bowser listed a bunch of the Switch 2's new features, adding that a driving factor Ninty considered was "what is a part of this particular gaming experience versus what it is relative to the Switch 1".Meanwhile, Bowser said that MKW being more expensive than the $70 Donkey Kong Bananza is an example of "variable pricing". "Well look at each game, really look at the development thats gone into the game, the breadth and depth of the gameplay, if you will, the durability over time and the repeatability of gameplay experiences," he explained.Does any of that make you feel any less inclined to demand Nintendo 'DROP THE PRICE'? Let us know below!

Image: Nintendo LifeAhh, here we go, the Nintendo Switch 2 coverage you've been waiting for: the new red cartridges still taste bad. Finally, we can all rest now.GameSpot bravely put this question to Takuhiro Dohta, the director of the Switch 2 and Programming Management Group Senior Director. And he confirmed that, yes, that gross-tasting coating is back. "I do not advise that you do [lick the cartridges]" Dohta told the publication.We haven't managed to get our hands or, well, our tongues on a Switch 2 cartridge yet, but Dohta seemed keen on discouraging people from taste testing the red plastic casing: ""We don't want anybody to be at risk of any unwanted consumption. We have indeed made it so that if it enters your mouth, you'll spit it out." So, yeah, don't eat the cartridges.Also on hand to weigh in on the cartridge tasting conversation was Kouichi Kawamoto, producer of the Switch 2. He confirmed that he actually did try licking a Switch 1 cartridge. His response? "Never again. I can't believe that other people are trying that."The original Switch 1 cartridges are coated in Denatonium Benzoate, a bittering agent that is meant to deter kids from tasting the cartridge because of its gross taste. It's non-toxic, so even if you do get curious, there's no danger from trying it, you'll just wish you didn't.Still, it was a topic of conversation around the Switch 1's launch eight years ago, and everyone just had to try it, didn't they? We're absolutely, positively sure people will do the same with the Switch 2 cartridges.Let us know if this was the new you were waiting to hear about down below!