Black Myth: Wukong's physical PS5 edition gets a release datePM Studios confirms the disc will include the "deluxe edition".Image credit: Game Science News by Vikki Blake Contributor Published on Nov. 10, 2024 Black Myth: Wukong is getting a physical PS5 release next month: 12th December, to be precise.The release marks the first time the fan-favourite action-RPG will be available on a physical PS5 disc, as the collector's edition merely included a download code.Black Myth: Wukong is extremely demanding - so how can PS5 be improved, is Pro a game-changer and is Series S even viable?Watch on YouTube"Mark your calendars! Black Myth: Wukong arrives in physical form on 12th December, 2024!" PM Studios posted to X/Twitter.Asked if that date also applied to UK purchases, PM Studios simply replied: "Yep!", then confirmed the same release date for players in Europe. To see this content please enable targeting cookies.At the time of writing, it's unclear if the physical edition will ship with any accompanying goodies, such as an instruction manual, but it has been confirmed that it includes the "deluxe edition upgrade" as well as the base game.The deluxe edition includes the Bronzecloud Staff weapon, Wind Chimes curio, and the Folk Opera armour set. You'll also get a "selected" digital soundtrack.Microsoft has again confirmed the delay to the Xbox release of Black Myth: Wukong is not due to "platform limitations".Black Myth: Wukong was released in August on PC and PS5, but the Xbox version was delayed for an unknown reason. Speculation grew the developer was struggling to run the game on the Series S console, while other rumours suggested the game was, in fact, a PlayStation console exclusive.A representative from Microsoft has now confirmed the game is still on the way, though it won't comment "on the deals made by our partners with other platform holders".Black Myth: Wukong had already sold 10m copies after just three days on sale, even without an Xbox version.

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked)Indie developer Akiragoya doesnt just want you to get better at their latest shmup Angel at Dusk. They want to improve your prospects across the entire genre. Though taking a glance at the new Switch port of their distinctly grotesque work, youd be forgiven for thinking the opposite is true.Set deep in a future where pleasure, sin, crime, and more have been eradicated by scientific progress, Angel at Dusk presents an aggressive arcade bullet-hell shooter built around a meticulously repulsive futuristic body horror theme. The levels are formed from tangled masses of pustulating body parts, held together by ribbons of glistening sinew an aesthetic that carries over to the monstrous enemy craft. Most moments through the games various modes, meanwhile, are filled with dense, intense bullet curtains, while elaborate intersecting mechanical systems focus on high-risk play. Hypercasual or cosy, Angel at Dusk is not.Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked)And yet with their recent creation first released to PCs earlier this year Akiragoya may have delivered one of the most welcoming examples of true arcade-aggressive bullet hell yet realised, all without ostracising devoted players already literate in the language of shmups. Ultimately, Angel at Dusk is a strikingly intelligent game, across its design, writing, wit, and understanding of what traditional shooting games are. It knows enough of the rules of shmup design to know exactly which ones to break without ever breaking the formula of authenticity.Over time numerous developers have made amicable attempts at cracking open arcade shooters for the masses but in the cases of works like Cuphead and CYGNI, while bringing many merits, they arguably deviate so far from the arcade tradition that they propose very different experiences indeed. Angel at Dusk, meanwhile, serves up an utterly authentic arcade shooter resplendent in complex intersecting game and scoring systems, deeply rewarding intense action, and overwhelming swarms of gaudy ordinance, with a soundtrack entirely unafraid to rattle your very core with musical forms like free jazz. It is every bit authentic, and yet its doors are wide open to a vast sweep of players.Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked)That is evident in the magnificently detailed and entirely optional opening tutorials, which take you from the very basics of movement over a 2D plane, to high-level techniques such as figure-of-eight weaving; a method of bullet navigation that can get you through all manner of boss patterns across the genre.So how has Akiragoya achieved all this? Its time to return to that former point about knowing which rules to break. Angel at Dusk makes no effort to boldly reinvent the genre, nor add elaborate new systems. Instead, two subtle tweaks to convention have been made that deliver a profound difference without being unnecessarily disruptive. You can bump into enemies without taking damage, and you can earn a steady drip feed of extra lives.Stated so directly, those two changes dont seem too remarkable. But they immaculately complement the games core risk-reward system. Shoot enemies up close, and green heart items shower down, steadily filling an HP bar. Top out that HP bar, and you get an extra life; something possible several times per stage in most cases. As such, to survive a full clear of the game, youll want to put yourself right up in the grill of those repugnant foes. As such, it is remarkably helpful that collisions dont do your ship any damage. But in charging up to rivals, youll still be putting yourself right amongst those bullet hell patterns at the very moment they are at their densest.Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked)All of which means you have to shoot point-blank to earn lives to survive, which in and of itself puts you in the games most dangerous spots. And so it is that genre newcomers and veterans alike are encouraged to play deeply aggressively and experience the joy of trading risk for reward.The Arcade and Story modes take a conventional form, providing five linear vertical stages, each topped with a boss. Arcade insists you pick a ship with a set weapon loadout, while Story lets you mix your own blends of wide-shot, laser, press-and-release bullet-cancelling barrage, and so on. Then theres Chronicle mode, which lets you move through a branching path structure, opening up new level and boss variants, as well as fresh weapon options. Open a stage in Chronicle mode, and you can return to it at any point thereafter, without having to play the previous levels, making it perfect for shorter sessions. Be warned though, Chronicles get very hard indeed.Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked)In Arcade mode, meanwhile, the default very hard difficulty setting can be one-credit-cleared (1CCed) first time fairly easily if youve spent years with the genre, while novices will very likely overcome it with a little investment of time. But just as you feel smug for triumphing over Angel at Dusk, it playfully refers to that very hard setting as its own very easy mode; but rest assured the next setting up presents plenty of challenges for shmup aficionados.Interestingly, Angel at Dusk might be better described as a systems shmup rather than a scoring shmup, because while there are cunning ways to score well namely though Raiden Fighters Jet-informed medal chaining largely it comes to playing well enough to eradicate as many foes as possible. To do that you must explore all the intersecting play systems you can over becoming familiar with one central scoring mechanism.Beyond the proximity focus, theres EXP collecting that lets you level up your craft on the fly, reducing hitbox size and adding an increasingly powerful missile barrage to the period when you are charging your secondary weapon. Across Chronicle and Story modes theres also a fairly intricate system of upgrading and customising weapon loadouts, while some ships sport bombs that can be earned from those green power-ups.Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked)There is a lot to learn, but Angel at Dusk does a splendid job of explaining and communicating its inner workings. Which takes us back to that ambitious tutorial, which demonstrates a deep knowledge of the entire genre, as well as a playful willingness to lovingly mock some of the forms more absurd conventions, all while eagerly encouraging the player. The tutorials are pock-marked by some minor slip-ups in translation, but in this wonderfully odd game, those mistakes add to the otherworldly poetic flair that gives the tutorial its voice. Indeed, tutorial might not say enough, because Angel at Dusks guide to play also most stands as an essay on shmup design; a besotted treatise to why the genre is so wonderful, and how an arms race between players and developers has birthed one of the most rewarding forms gaming has ever offered.The body horror grotesque throughout and even unsettlingly sexualised in moments might be a bit much for some. But this is a game that plays, looks, and sounds remarkable. It performs tremendously on the whole too, though in docked mode we spotted occasional stuttering in the moments between stages.Ultimately, Angel at Dusk has a bounty to offer players of every skill level, and it excels in something so many otherwise exquisite shmups fail at. Its empowering, even if you havent touched a 2D shooter in your life.ConclusionAngel at Dusk is wonderful, weird, and built on a foundation of deep understanding of the genre, and an intelligence and self-awareness that elevates its potential to delight. Not all will take to its theme, but it presents a deeply authentic hardcore bullet hell experience, a dazzling wit, and a suite of game systems that are a joy to explore. And the fact it welcomes a wide range of players to an authentic shmup? Its one of the years most enticing genre contributions.A wildly rewarding, empowering, exciting shmup experienceA magnificent gateway to the entire genreInformed by a love for and deep understanding of that genreIt might be a little too gross and creepy for someLacks translation polishThe UI and text can get a shade too busyExcellent 9/10

Tonal 15 | Csar BejarThe Tonal 15 project, designed by CRB Architects, is a unique architectural intervention that successfully merges aesthetic restraint with thoughtful urban design. Located in the Roma neighborhood of Mexico City, this project embraces the challenge of a triangular plot at the busy intersection of Insurgentes Avenue and Tonal Street. Through innovative use of space, materials, and form, Tonal 15 contributes to the local urban fabric and promotes community interaction and sustainable practices.Tonal 15 Technical InformationArchitects: CRB ArquitectosLocation: Tonal 15, Roma Norte, Mexico City, MexicoArea: 3,350 m2 | 36,059Sq. Ft.Completion Year: 2023Photographs: Csar BejarThe inspiration comes from the idea of creating an element that stands out for its simplicity and materiality while being integrated with the urban context. CRB ArquitectosTonal 15 PhotographsStreet View | Csar BejarCorner Detail | Csar BejarCorner Detail | Csar BejarLobby | Csar BejarLobby | Csar BejarInterior Space | Csar BejarRoof Garden | Csar BejarBathroom | Csar BejarRoof Garden | Csar BejarAerial View | Csar BejarAerial View | Csar BejarContextual Relevance and Urban IntegrationWith its eclectic mix of architectural styles and vibrant street life, the Roma neighborhood is one of Mexico Citys most culturally rich areas. CRB Architects approached this site with a deep respect for Romas character, seeking to create a building that integrates into its environment and enhances the urban landscape. Tonal 15 addresses this goal with a refined aesthetic and functional design revitalizing its surroundings.The triangular plot presented a significant spatial challenge, requiring careful planning to maximize utility and aesthetic impact. This unusual shape compelled the architects to adopt an innovative layout, enabling the building to integrate seamlessly with its urban surroundings. The structures sober, earthy tones and restrained material palette complement the areas color scheme, allowing the building to blend with and elevate the existing architecture without dominating it.Beyond aesthetics, the project aspires to positively impact the local economy and community, offering a mixed-use housing approach that accommodates short-term, medium-term, and permanent residents. This variety fosters diverse social interactions, creating a sense of community among tenants and supporting local businesses in Roma, ultimately enhancing the neighborhoods livability and vibrancy.Architectural Language and Design IntentCRB Architects employ a minimalist yet impactful design language, focusing on simplicity, material integrity, and harmony with the surrounding context. Tonal 15s facades feature a clean, orderly grid structure, emphasizing verticality and creating visual rhythm along Insurgentes Avenue. Using pigmented exposed concrete in an earthy tone integrates the building into the urban context and ensures that it will develop a patina over time, further blending with the natural environment and aging gracefully.A particularly striking element of the design is the tilted columns on the ground floor, which subtly lean inward, creating an inviting gesture toward the street. This design choice fosters a sense of openness, drawing pedestrians into the public plaza at the buildings tip. The mixed-use approach of Tonal 15combining residential spaces with commercial areas on the ground floorreflects the architects intent to enrich the neighborhoods social landscape. By offering spaces for varied uses, the building caters to a diverse group of inhabitants, enhancing the dynamic, multifaceted character of Roma.Interior Experience and Functional AdaptabilityInside, Tonal 15 continues to showcase CRB Architects commitment to thoughtful design, adapting to the limitations of the triangular plot to create a highly efficient layout. Each floor accommodates four apartments, ranging from 50 to 54 square meters, with carefully designed circulation paths that minimize distance from the entrance to each residence. The panoramic elevators and staircases optimize vertical movement and provide visual connectivity to the street, allowing inhabitants to feel connected to the urban environment even as they move through the building.The material palette in Tonal 15s interiors reinforces its architectural themes of simplicity and warmth. Public areas feature durable granite and recinto stone, creating a sophisticated yet robust atmosphere, while private spaces incorporate New Navona marble and wood paneling to provide a softer, more inviting ambiance. The choice of materials creates a sense of unity across spaces, enhancing the buildings identity while allowing for distinct atmospheres that suit both communal and private settings.Sustainability is integral to the buildings design, with features like a rainwater harvesting system, a vertical oasis of planted terraces, and bicycle parking in the basement. These elements reflect a commitment to reducing environmental impact and promoting green living, enhancing user experience and the buildings relationship with the urban landscape.Structural Innovation and Technical SolutionsThe structural design of Tonal 15 is a testament to CRB Architects skill in addressing complex engineering challenges. The sites low soil resistance required a deeply anchored foundation, with piles reaching 40 meters beneath the surface. This foundation supports a prefabricated formwork and a seismic isolation system, ensuring the buildings stability on a small, irregular plot. The choice of prefabrication streamlined construction, allowing the project to be completed in just 18 months despite the sites limitations.Attention to detail is evident throughout the building, from the ribbed pigmented concrete stairs that add a sculptural quality to the circulation core to the black slim carpentry system that enhances the buildings thermal and acoustic insulation. These carefully crafted elements elevate the functional components of the building, transforming them into architectural highlights.Tonal 15 PlansGround Level | CRB ArquitectosTypical Floor Plan | CRB ArquitectosRoof Level | CRB ArquitectosLongitudinal Section | CRB ArquitectosTonal 15 Image GalleryAbout CRB ArquitectosCRB Arquitectos is a forward-thinking architecture firm known for its commitment to creating spaces that blend seamlessly with urban contexts while enhancing users quality of life. The firm integrates landscape and architecture, emphasizing sustainability, simplicity, and functional elegance across projects. Guided by a philosophy of material honesty and adaptability, CRB Architects excels in designing buildings that engage with their surroundings and foster social connections. Their designs are characterized by clean lines, rhythmic structures, and an enduring harmony between form and function.Notes & Additional CreditsClient: SEDEDesign Team: Sebastin Canales, Javier Rivero Borrell, Regina Kuri, Carmen Alfaro, and Alejandra lvarezStructure: Ubando Ingeniera (liver Ubando) and Amador TernConstruction: SecuenciaInterior Design: Estudio MTotal Investment: $29,000 per mPlot Shape: TriangularConstruction Area per Apartment: 50 54 mFoundation Depth: 40 meters

LinkedIn hacks are far from uncommon, with criminals keen to access the vast amount of data that ... [+] this may reveal.gettyTABLE OF CONTENTSFor many people, LinkedIn is an essential work tool, used for networking, job applications, learning and more. And the more you rely on it, the more devastating the effects of a hacked LinkedIn account may be. You may face embarrassing situations with contacts, or be financially scammed. Unfortunately, LinkedIn hacks are far from uncommon, with criminals keen to access the vast amount of data that this may reveal. We look at the warning signs that your LinkedIn account may have been hacked, the steps you should take to recover your account, and the best ways to keep your account safe in future.How To Know If Your LinkedIn Has Been CompromisedLinkedIn's security has improved considerably since a 2012 breach in which 6.5 million user passwords were compromised. However, accounts do still get hacked, generally thanks to errors or oversights from the user.As with most hacks, LinkedIn hacks generally come about through a phishing attempt, with the victim tricked into clicking on a fraudulent link. Other routes include exploiting weak passwords, outdated software or excessive permissions to third-party apps connected to your LinkedIn account. There are a number of signs that your LinkedIn account may have been compromised, including suspicious activity on your profile, difficulty logging in, complaints from contacts about strange or spammy messages coming from your account or warnings of unusual activity on your account from LinkedIn itself.Sign 1: A Message From LinkedInThe most obvious sign that your LinkedIn account has been hacked is a warning message from LinkedIn itself.You may receive an email from the firm telling you about a change to your password or the email address associated with your account, a login from an unknown device or location or other unusual activity on your account. If these are changes that you didn't make yourself, it's fair to assume that your account has indeed been hacked.MORE FOR YOUSign 2: Profile ChangesFor many LinkedIn users, the first sign that they've been hacked is changes being made to their profile.If you start spotting changes in your profile, such as your name, photo, summary, skills or job history, it's pretty clear that it's the actions of hackers. Particularly common is the sudden appearance of new endorsements and recommendations - signs that the hackers are trying to draw others in.Sign 3: Unauthorized ActivitySimilarly, new posts, comments, messages, or invites that you did not make are a sign that somebody else is actively using your account.This can mean anything from strange posts or messages possibly encouraging your contacts to click on spammy links to connection requests sent or accepted without your knowledge.Sign 4: A Heads-up From ContactsIf you're not a particularly active user of LinkedIn, it's possible that you might not immediately notice changes to your account, or posts that you didn't make.However, your contacts may notice, and tip you off. If you get a message from another user about spam, phishing or inappropriate content coming from you, you should take it seriously and take action immediately.Sign 5: Problems Logging InA common warning sign that your LinkedIn account has been compromised is having difficulty logging into your account.If you're having trouble signing into your account, or discover that you've been temporarily locked out, there's a strong chance that your LinkedIn account is being accessed by a criminal who has changed your login details.What Should You Do If Your LinkedIn Is Hacked?If you've been experiencing any of the issues above, you'll need to take action to regain control of your account and deal with any problems that have been caused. The first step is to report the issue to LinkedIn here.Next, you'll need to change your password to make sure that the hackers no longer have access to your account, and review your active sessions to see where youre signed into LinkedIn right now. You should review all the email addresses and phone numbers associated with your LinkedIn account to make sure theyre up to date and that you'll be able to receive password reset messages from LinkedIn. You should also check the personal email account linked to your account to make sure it's still secure. Look out for, and delete, any rogue messages or posts on your account, and do the same for your other social media accounts. Finally, let all your contacts know what's happened.Step 1: Change Your PasswordIf you can still access your account, your first move should be to change your password to something strong with upper- and lower-case letters, numbers and symbols.Make sure your new password is difficult to guess don't base it on your date of birth, child's name or anything similar and don't reuse a password from anywhere else. You can change your password here.Step 2: Review Your Active SessionsIt's possible that the hackers may be logged in right now, and if so you'll need to get rid of them.Click the Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage, select Settings & Privacy, and then under the Sign in & security section click the arrow next to Where you're signed in. You'll see a list of your active sessions, and can sign out to any or all.Step 3: Review Email AddressesYou'll need to make sure that all the email addresses and phone numbers associated with your LinkedIn account are up to date.You should also check your personal email account, along with any other accounts that are linked to your LinkedIn company profile, such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, or Microsoft, to make sure they're still secure. It's a good idea to change passwords here, too.Step 4: Clean Up Your Timeline And Check Other Social MediaLook out for, and delete, any rogue messages or posts on your account. You should also check any other social media accounts for posts, friend requests, messages or other activity that wasn't from you.Step 5: Alert Your ContactsIt's possible that your contacts have received messages from your account that didn't come from you and they'll almost certainly consist of spam or phishing attempts. It's a good idea to message everyone on your contacts list to explain what's happened and warn them to ignore any suspect messages.How Can You Recover Your LinkedIn Account?Even if you've been locked out of your account, it's still possible to recover it you shouldn't need to give up and create a new one. Even if you're not logged in, you can contact LinkedIn in other ways and ask for help.There's a support page here, where you can report the problem, using your name, email address and phone number. It's a straightforward process, although you'll have to wait for the company to verify your identity, which can take a few days, before you'll get back control of the account. If you've lost access to the email address or phone number tied to your account, the process is little more complicated, requiring you to verify your identity with official ID.How Can You Protect Your LinkedIn Account From Hackers?If you've experienced a LinkedIn hack and all the hassle it entails, you'll want to make sure that it never happens again. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help keep your account secure in future.The first, and most obvious, is to keep using a strong, unguessable password; you should also turn on two-factor authentication; while having to use an authorization code may take a few moments longer, it makes your account significantly more secure. You could also look at turning on LinkedIn's secure browsing mode, which you can access by clicking your image in the top right-hand corner of the screen and choosing Settings and Privacy. Finally, be cautious about opening attachments, messages, or links, and keep your personal data private. You may wish to change your privacy and visibility settings and update your permissions.Bottom LineWith LinkedIn such a useful business tool, having your account hacked can represent a major problem. Fortunately, though, it's usually relatively straightforward to regain control and take steps to prevent the same thing happening again.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Why Would Hackers Take Over A LinkedIn Account?LinkedIn accounts can be a particularly attractive target for hackers, as doing so can open up a treasure trove of valuable data particularly in the case of business accounts.Personal data can be exploited to launch phishing attacks or to impersonate contacts and colleagues. Hackers can use your account to spread malicious contact, opening you up to blackmail. And the biggest draw of all, of course, is the chance of accessing your banking information for financial gain.How Do You Identify And Remove Fake LinkedIn Profiles?Fake profiles are a perennial problem on LinkedIn last year, indeed, the company removed more than 121 million fake accounts. Scammers use them for a variety of purposes such as pumping out misinformation or for fraud and scams. Signs of a fake LinkedIn account include brand-new accounts or accounts with very few contact, non-existent photos or photos that look too perfect to be true, or personal or business information that doesn't ring true.If you're suspicious that an account may be fake, you can report ithere.What Does It Mean If Youre Locked Out Of Your LinkedIn Account?While being locked out of your LinkedIn account is a strong sign that it's been hacked, there are also other reasons for this to happen.It may be that your legitimate activity looks suspect things like sending large numbers of connection requests, or using automation tools that make you look like a bot. If you think this is what has happened, you can contact the companyhere to find out what's happened and get access restored.

Guillermo del Toro is one of the best filmmakers of his generation, and hell probably go down as the only Best Director winner at the Oscars to take home that award and Best Picture for a love story between a woman and an amphibious male. That movie was The Shape of Water, in case you were wondering. Del Toro loves making fantasy and horror movies, and hes made several, including Hellboy, Crimson Peak, and even Blade II. But the one Amazon Prime Video movie that you have to watch in November is del Toros most personal work to date, Pans Labyrinth.Del Toro wrote and developed Pans Labyrinth over a period of years before the film hit theaters in 2006. Its a movie set during the Spanish Civil War that mixes in elements of dark fantasy. It had a lower budget $14 million than the most recent Hellboy movie, but it feels more alive and bursting with imagination. Despite the subtitles throughout the movie, fans in America and around the world embraced Pans Labyrinth and carried it to a box office take of $83 million worldwide. Nearly two decades later, a new generation has a chance to discover the movie on Prime Video. Thats why were sharing the reasons Pans Labyrinth should be at the top of your Prime Video playlist.Recommended VideosWarner Bros. PicturesDel Toro developed Pans Labyrinth over the course of two decades and personally designed the creatures in notebooks that he carried around the world. His vivid sense of imagination paid off in the finished film, with visually arresting and inventive creatures, including the Faun and the hideous Pale Man, both of whom were portrayed by Star Trek: Discoverys Doug Jones.RelatedThe film has remained such an important project to del Toro that he co-wrote a novelization for Pans Labyrinth that was released in 2019 and added even more insight into the world he created. At one point, del Toro even had a sequel in mind, but the film is more impactful as a standalone story.Warner Bros. PicturesIvana Baquero was 11-years old when she played the films main character, Ofelia, a young girl who feels adrift when her pregnant mother, Carmen (Ariadna Gil), marries a monster of a man, Captain Vidal (Sergi Lpez). One of the strengths of this movie is that the dramatic side of the story is still interesting without the fantasy elements. And Baquero was completely convincing in her role.Lpez also gave a chilling performance as Vidal, a man who was willing to brutalize or kill anyone who stood in the way of his cause or ambitions. Vidal also seems to have open contempt for Ofelia, despite his apparent love for Carmen and their unborn child. Having said that, Vidal has no redeeming features and he is one of the most loathsome characters del Toro has ever created, and that covers a lot of territory.Maribel Verd was impressive as Mercedes, the films secondary protagonist who acts as a spy against Vidals forces. Besides Carmen, Mercedes is the only one who truly loves Ofelia and wants to save her. Finally, wed be remiss if Jones wasnt given his flowers for his wonderfully otherworldly performances as the Faun and the Pale Man. In full prophetic makeup, Jones truly looks like he stepped out of a dark fairy tale.Warner Bros. PicturesEarly in the movie, the Faun appears to Ofelia and tells her that she is actually Princess Moanna, a member of the royal family from an underworld kingdom. To reclaim her birthright, the Faun gives Ofelia three tasks to prove that she is who he believes her to be. The real question is whether Ofelia is imagining her encounters with the Faun, or if she has truly crossed over into an unseen fantasy realm.Some of Ofelias trials are truly terrifying, and the places she visits have such vivid details that its hard to believe that it all came from her mind. However, the film does show that Vidal cant see the Faun in the one scene where both characters are present. That may lend credence to the idea that this was all in Ofelias mind. But it should also be noted that the Faun gave Ofelia a magic root to help heal her sick mother, which seemed to work until Vidal discovered it and threw it in a fire.Warner Bros. PicturesWere not going to spoil the ending here, except to say that the story either ends on a terrible tragedy or a moment of hope. It all depends on whether you believe Ofelia was Princess Moanna or simply an ordinary girl whose imagination ran away with her. Either way, this is a film that will stay with you long after youve finished watching it.Watch Pans Labyrinth on Prime Video.Editors Recommendations

The New York Times has plenty of word games on its roster today with Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, theres something for everyone but the newspapers standard crossword puzzle still reigns supreme. The daily crossword is full of interesting trivia, helps improve mental flexibility and, of course, gives you some bragging rights if you manage to finish it every day.While the NYT puzzle might feel like an impossible task some days, solving a crossword is a skill and it takes practice dont get discouraged if you cant get every single word in a puzzle.Recommended VideosIf youre having trouble completing todays NYT Crossword, were here to help. Weve got all the answers for todays clues down below.RelatedNew York TimesAcross1 Like issues covered by The Advocate magazine : LGBT5 Guide : HOWTO10 Display along the inside of a subway car : STOPS15 Building access device : FOB18 Poe-esque : EERIE20 Aid for an early-morning flight, maybe : ALARM21 Response to stunning news : OHWOW22 Wild card game : UNO23 Six-inch or footlong? : STANDARDSUB25 Who might tearfully wonder Were we just not meant to be ? : PENSIVEEX27 Made it through Econ 101? : MANAGEDMICRO29 Crate & Barrel competitor : WESTELM30 Give ___ try! : ITA31 Museo display : ARTE32 Big name in big home appliances : KENMORE34 Bad sort of roommate : SLOB36 Sharp turn : ZIG37 One whos always springing for things, for short? : ROO38 Stirrups place : EAR39 Its attached to covers and sheets : SPINE40 Groundhog of renown : PHIL42 Buy-in the round before going all in? : PENULTIMATEANTE49 Kittens cry : MEW51 Skin care product : LOTION52 Rum, in Spanish : RON53 Ho-hum reactions : EHS54 Top-notch : GRADEA57 ___ de Lesseps of the Real Housewives franchise : LUANN58 Took (down) : WROTE60 Meriting an R rating, maybe : RACY61 Figure thats roughly six times less on the moon : WEIGHT63 ___ Play (hit video game) : WII64 Concession opposite 71-Down : ILOSE68 Vessel for cooking jollof rice or injera bread? : AFRICANPAN70 Next time, try reading the clue! or Stick to sudoku!? : SOLVINGDIS72 Transcript creator : STENO73 French direction : EST74 Yellow-green soft drink, per the stylization on its packaging : MTNDEW75 Frolic : ROMP76 Daytime annoyance while watching TV : GLARE78 Jay-Zs Magna ___ Holy Grail : CARTA79 Annual river thawing : ICERUN81 Avian rhyme of hawk : AUK84 N.Y.C.-based sports channel : MSG85 Tiny pieces : SHREDS86 Agcy. overseeing reactors : NRC87 Something in a doomscrollers feed? : APOCALYPTICPOST91 Didnt mean to do that! : OOPS94 City on the Nile : ASWAN95 Hardy follower : HAR96 Shift units: Abbr. : HRS98 Features of two Super Bowls, for short : OTS100 Asias so-called ___ countries : STAN101 Sure thing, dear : YESBABE105 God who fathered a queen of the Amazons : ARES106 ___ smear : PAP107 Caption describing an online photo that cant be seen : ALTTEXT109 The engine, the steering wheel, the catalytic converter, all of it? : COMPLETEAUTO112 Eye doctor? : VISIONPRO114 Someone shouting that maybe YOU try fixing your apartment? : HEATEDSUPER115 Peeve : IRK116 Oktoberfest glass : STEIN117 Sports page offering : RECAP118 Dimples or freckles, e.g. : TRAIT119 Last of five rhyming Greek letters : PSI120 Benefits : HELPS121 Angrily leave, with out : STORM122 Mailing info, informally : ADDYDown1 Musical nickname since the 1980s : LESMIZ2 What servers and sleuths each hope to do : GETATIP3 Kenneth of Oppenheimer : BRANAGH4 Turner backed by the Ikettes : TINA5 Car roof option : HARDTOP6 Person I used to be : OLDME7 Response to You were snoring all night again : WASI8 Moving day need : TRUCK9 Blended hair coloring effect : OMBRE10 Soak (up) : SOP11 Dance move requiring upper body and core strength : THEWORM12 Dog park figure : OWNER13 Clique : POSSE14 Loretta who played Hot Lips Houlihan : SWIT15 Connection to a carburetor : FUELLINE16 Length of William Henry Harrisons presidency : ONEMONTH17 Diners request at the end of a meal : BOX19 Masters of the written word? : EDGARLEE24 Engineering discipline, casually : AERO26 Italian scooter brand : VESPA28 Elevator load limit, often : ONETON33 Not supporting, perhaps : MAIN35 Save the ___ (modern conservation slogan) : BEES39 Submitted : SENTIN41 OMG thats hysterical! : IMDYING43 Each planets orbit is one : ELLIPSE44 Milky Way component : NOUGAT45 Park City resident : UTAHN46 Pocket detritus : LINT47 Get there : ARRIVE48 Word with true or soon : TOO50 East Coast convenience store chain : WAWA54 Opposite of maigre : GRAS55 Flat floater : RAFT56 Unit once defined as the area a team of oxen could plow in one day : ACRE58 Equus africanus, for one : WILDASS59 Young disciple of an old Titian : ELGRECO62 Pep : ENERGY63 Is inadequate : WONTDO65 Target of a certain Eater : ODOR66 Liu of Barbie : SIMU67 Thunder shower? : ESPN69 ___ Domingo, Best Actor nominee for 2023s Rustin : COLMAN70 Throat malady : STREP71 Gloat opposite 64-Across : IWIN74 Artist Chagall : MARC77 In which letters are spelled with digits, for short : ASL78 Former French president Jacques : CHIRAC80 Mad to the max : CROSSEST81 Four for a TI-84, for short : AAAS82 Above the strike zone, to a baseball announcer : UPSTAIRS83 Brandos role in A Streetcar Named Desire : KOWALSKI85 Sharp pain : STAB88 Pretty please? : CANTI89 Alternative to litmus paper : PHSTRIP90 When many school days end : THREEPM92 One might jump out of a window : POPUPAD93 Drivers license, e.g. : STATEID97 No longer on duty: Abbr. : RETD99 Like convertibles : SPORTY101 Broadway gossip : YENTE102 Force out : EXPEL103 Famous family in atomic theory : BOHRS104 Nice to ___ you! (online salutation) : EMEET105 Backdrop for a memorable kiss : ALTAR108 Nonsense, to Brits : TOSH110 Nickname for Francisco : PACO111 Mystique : AURA112 One getting a pass, for short : VIP113 Carry-___ (some luggage) : ONSEditors Recommendations

Sam Hill / Digital TrendsLove crossword puzzles but dont have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? Thats what The Mini is for!A bite-sized version of the New York Times well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isnt always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing solve attempt.Recommended VideosJust like ourWordle hints and Connections hints, were here to help with The Mini today if youre stuck and need a little help.RelatedBelow are the answers for the NYT Mini crossword today.New York TimesAcrossOpposite of shall, in poetry SHANTFragrant cabinet wood CEDARKind of green OLIVEMakes a run for it FLEESInfractions that may lead to yellow cards FOULSDownSay Oh, Im sooo sure , say SCOLDGreetings! HELLOFarwell! ADIEUKind of orange NAVELLong lock of hair TRESSEditors Recommendations

Lita Talisman has traveled to all 50 US states in her RV.She says life on the road can be made easier by being flexible and trusting your instincts.She also recommends that first-time RVers set aside some savings for emergencies. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Many Americans embraced "work from anywhere" policies during the COVID-19 pandemic, trading permanent residences for homes on wheels.By 2022, around 3.1 million people in the US were living in vans, a 63% increase from 2020, Yahoo Finance reported.Travel content creator Lita Talisman, 31, and her husband, Dylan Regan, 30, were among those who made the switch.In 2021, while they were still living in a Washington, DC, suburb, Regan turned to Talisman one morning and asked, "Why don't we make a van and move into it?"And just like that, the duo decided to move out of their current home once the lease ended.While the decision to travel and move into a van came easily, building the van to fit their needs took them an entire summer."For the first few months, we were just working really hard on weekends and some weeknights on converting the van," Talisman told Business Insider. "We were working on the van every free second we had."Finally, by October 2021, after transforming the van to their liking, they set off on their adventure.The couple initially planned to travel for just one year, but that journey extended into three years of van life. They only recently moved back to their parents' home in Washington, DC.If you're considering joining the van-life community or plan on remodeling your van for life on the road, Talisman has a few tried and tested tips to help you have a smooth experience.Here are her six tips for first-time van travelers.

2024-11-10T12:04:01Z Read in app Angle down iconAn icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. An F-35B Lightning II aircraft departs the flight deck of the JS Kaga. Dane Wiedmann This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? Japan's aircraft carrier JS Kaga completed sea trials off the California coast Friday.The light aircraft carrier was refitted with a flight deck to carry F-35B stealth fighters.The destroyer-turned-flattop is the first carrier to be operated by Japan since World War II. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Japan's destroyer-turned-aircraft carrier just completed sea trials off the coast of California on Friday, the country's navy said.The JS Kaga was refitted with a flight deck that allowed crews "to conduct fixed-wing aircraft operations," the US Defense Department said in a statement last month.The Kaga is the first aircraft carrier to be operated by the Japanese navy since World War II as the country overhauls its maritime forces amid tensions in the Indo-Pacific. Central to the light carrier's power is the short take-off and landing version of the F-35 stealth fighter. JS KagaThe Japanese destroyer JS Kaga sails off the coast of Southern California. US Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs The JS Kaga is an Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer initially designed to accommodate up to 28 military helicopters.The vessel measures just over 800 feet and weighs 24,000 tons far smaller than modern flattops like the Nimitz-class carriers, which measure more than 1,092 feet with a full-load displacement of over 100,000 long tons.Named after a former province of Japan, the converted light aircraft carrier shares the same name as the aircraft carrier that launched the planes in the 1941 surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Destroyer-turned-flattopAircraft fly above the flight deck of the JS Kaga. Darin Russell In 2018, then-Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced that the ship would be refitted to accommodate and launch F-35B Lightning II aircraft.Converting the ship to accommodate fighter jets goes against post-war Japan's pacifist beliefs, so its navy designated the Kaga as a "multi-purpose destroyer" rather than an aircraft carrier. Nonetheless, the Kaga is not expected to be deployed like a traditional carrier."Given its history, it's significant that Japan has come this far, and they have the capability now that looks like an aircraft carrier once it's reconfigured," Jeffrey Hornung, a political scientist specializing in Japanese security and foreign policy, told Time in 2019.He added: "But, then again, they're not [aircraft carriers]. They don't have any of the infrastructure for it to be deployed as such. They don't have the strike capability. They don't have any sort of intention to go further than what it is right now." First landing on the JS KagaAn F-35B takes off from the flight deck of the Japanese destroyer JS Kaga. Darin Russell/DVIDS The Japanese destroyer's refitting process was completed in April this year. Last month, the Kaga began sea trials in the eastern Pacific Ocean off the coast of California near San Diego.On October 21, the US took a major step by landing an F-35B on the flight deck of the newly converted vessel."The trials will pave the way for increased interoperability with our allies," the Defense Department's F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office told Newsweek in a statement last month. Lockheed's F-35B Lightning IIA catapult officer aboard the JS Kaga signals to the pilot of an F-35B. Dane Wiedmann/DVIDS American defense contractor Lockheed Martin manufactures the fifth-generationLockheed anticipates a per-share profit of $26.65 for 2024, raising its forecast range above the previous $26.10 to $26.60 range, Reuters reported in late October.However, Lockheed's F-35 program was plagued by payment headwinds brought on by the government contracting process, causing the company's shares to slide 5% despite the higher forecast. Flight testsAn F-35B lands on the illuminated flight deck of the JS Kaga during a night flight test. Dane Wiedmann During the three-week trials, Japanese, US, and UK defense forces flew at night and in other conditions "to collect the data necessary for ship-based operation of F-35B on IZUMO-class vessels," according to a statement from Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force.The US Marine Corps also deployed a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to the Kaga to deliver a specialized cleaning and repair system intended to restore friction on the flight deck aboard the vessel. Growing tension with ChinaA landing signal officer watches as an F-35B lands on the flight deck of the JS Kaga. Dane Wiedmann/DVIDS The sea trials were comprised of personnel from the US Navy and Marine Corps and the UK Royal Air Force and Navy, as well as contractors Lockheed Martin, British Aerospace, and Northrop Grumman.On November 8, the Japanese navy wrote in a post on X that the sea trials "reaffirmed" the "strong ties between Japan and the US.""We remain committed to working together for a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific and deepening ties with allied navies," the navy added.Japan and the US have been engaging in joint military operations in response to growing hostility from China as it continues its military buildup and increasing aggression in the East and South China Seas.In September, Japan accused China of sailing into its territorial waters just days after a Chinese spy plane violated Japanese airspace, to which China said the ship's passage was legal and that the two incidents weren't linked. Close iconTwo crossed lines that form an 'X'. 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