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The last couple of weeks has seen annual recaps going up on almost every conceivable website. Reddit published a list of its most upvoted posts, while Google announced its top search trends of the year and Instagram debuted a brand-new Playback feature. Then, of course, you have Spotify Wrapped, which gives users the opportunity to share insights about their own music taste with friends. Following this widespread trend, Snapchat released its own “Year in Review” on Tuesday, December 14....

Most people have either received all the money they’re going to see from the first round of stimulus checks or will get the remainder of their money by the end of the month. However, for some, including those who amended their tax return after economic impact payments were issued, it’s possible they could receive additional money next year. There are at least four scenarios in which a person could receive a payment in 2021, according to the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), an independent organization within the Internal Revenue Service designed to assist taxpayers....

In the meantime, fans have dissected the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer, speculated on the starters, and more. Many are split on what the final design of Fuecoco could be like, such as a Fire/Ghost-type based on a Ghost Pepper or a Fire/Steel-type based on a Cucafera. Many are confident, however, that Quaxly could become a Water/Fighting-type, while Sprigatito will become a Grass/Fairy-type. The reasoning behind all of these adds up pretty well....

5 attractive features of Sony Xperia Z5 Premium at a glance Screen-size- The 5.5-inch display of the smartphone paired with 4K screen is undoubtedly a major attraction. With an excellent display, the phone provides a great platform for enjoying any small video clip to a large recording on YouTube. However, there are some speculations regarding the effectiveness of 4K content in a 5.5-inch screen. Hand-print scanner- Security of the phone is always a priority and so Sony has introduced hand-print scanner for users....

While Casillas and Puyol played on opposite sides of El Clasico for years as Real Madrid and Barcelona captains, the two enjoyed a friendship as regulars in the Spanish national team. They are both now retired, with Casillas hanging up his boots in 2020 while Puyol called time on his career in 2014. The personal life of Casillas has been heavily covered in Spain since his retirement, much to his annoyance....

To quickly refresh you, Starlink is a SpaceX owned company focused on providing high-speed, low-latency broadband internet to communities with no or poor internet connectivity. It does this using thousands of Starlink satellites operating in low-Earth orbit. If you’re one of the 250,000 subscribers using Starlink, read on to find out more about the price change, why it’s changing, when to expect the change, and how the change may affect you....

Dr. Edward Laskowski, a professor of physical medicine, rehabilitation and orthopedics at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and former co-director of Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, told Newsweek: “In general, cold helps to aid recovery after an exercise session.” If sitting in an ice bath sounds too extreme, a quick cold blast in the shower may offer similar benefits. But how so? Here, we unpack some of the benefits of taking a cold shower....

The Wizards guard had a sensational season in D.C., but he will be replaced on the Team USA men’s basketball roster after being placed in health and safety protocols ahead of the 2021 Olympic games, USA Basketball announced Thursday. “USA Basketball Men’s National Team point guard Bradley Beal, who was placed under USA Basketball’s health and safety protocols Wednesday, will remain in health and safety protocols and will be unable to participate in the July 23-August 8 Tokyo Olympic Games,” the statement said....

However, the numbers are unlikely to surpass or even match GTA 5’s streaming numbers on Twitch. The fifth installment of the mainline franchise has always been one of the most popular games on the platform, with over 50 million followers. GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition VS GTA 5: Twitch Popularity GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition is releasing on November 11 and fans can’t wait to dive into the games once again. It’s been 20 years since the release of GTA 3 and many players still love the classic series....

Taking a step back, the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is a remaster of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Lost Legacy for PS5 and PC. The former game is the 2016 conclusion of the Nathan Drake saga, with Naughty Dog taking the then-new hardware of the PS4 and ramping up the storytelling, platforming, and set pieces. As for the latter game, Lost Legacy is an ambitious spin-off from 2017 that follows Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross in an adventure not as long as a traditional Uncharted, but just as explosive and fun as the rest....

Without a shadow of doubt, The Undertaker is the greatest Superstar to ever set foot at ‘The Grandest Stage Of Them All’. Out of the 34 editions of WrestleMania, he has been a part of 26 of them. You need to state it starkly so that the magnitude of the statement sinks in. And, out of those 26 appearances, ‘The DeadMan’ has a whopping 24 victories at WrestleMania, including an unprecedented run of 21 straight victories called ‘The Streak’....

Though the reasoning behind more diverse characters appearing in film and television isn’t what it should be, it doesn’t take away from the power of the decision for many of the fans that connect to these heroes. Films and shows that depict more people of color, strong women, and members of the LGBTQ+ do more than entertain a broader audience. They also promote representation and inclusion, which encourages society to do the same....

Since Triple H has stopped wrestling full-time and has focused more on business, he’s done a great job. For example, NXT is one of the best things going in WWE and it’s all because of him He knows how to book and build wrestlers. Moving away from comedy and bad storylines and has built NXT into something that fans all over can watch. Something that’s been missing for so long....

Getty Images / Weiquan Lin Facial recognition software isn’t new technology, but as it becomes more advanced, it has more controversial uses outside of just unlocking our smartphones. Dr. Vir Phoha, a professor at the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University, said there are many concerns when using facial recognition to enforce rules, but that one specifically stands out from the rest. “My number one concern is that… private industry becomes an instrument of state to enforce laws,” Phoha told Lifewire over the phone....

The Dutchman conceded that his team was second best in almost every department and that Roberto Martinez’s Everton looked more prepared and up for the task in hand on Sunday afternoon. When asked what was missing in the Manchester United side, Van Gaal pointed to the lack of motivation in the unit ahead of the match. “It is the first time that I have seen that our motivation, inspiration and aggression was not so high as the opponent and in sport you shall always be compared to your opponent and that was the reason,” Van Gaal said....

The popular ice cream treat was first developed in the 1980s, and was available to buy through ice cream trucks. It wasn’t until later that Unilever (which now owns Klondike) began to widely distribute it. What distinguishes the Choco Taco from other ice creams is its taco form. Alan Drazen, Choco Taco’s inventor, said this was a game changer. In an article on food website Eater, columnist Gustavo Arellano says that the ice cream is a testament to how much Americans loved tacos, as “they were willing to eat it in frozen dessert form....

The reservoir across Nevada and Arizona is formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, and provides electricity for hundreds of thousands of people living across the area. Due to the ongoing drought in the western United States, it has been hurtling towards dead pool level—which could be catastrophic. However, its water levels have now risen for the first time in three years. On July 27, the lake’s water levels were at 1,040....

Fans began lining up hours in advance of James’ game, in which he would be joined by a group of NBA players that included All-Stars Dejounte Murray and Jayson Tatum, as well as high-profile rookies Paolo Banchero and Chet Holmgren. Basically, an all-star game was set to take place on the campus of Seattle Pacific University. James’ entrance to the gym was a visual reminder of the command he has as one of the biggest stars in the world....

A search conducted by The Sporting News of Maricopa County inmate records confirms the arrest. Brown, playing his first season in Arizona after spending the first three years of his NFL career in Baltimore. Arizona radio station KMVP-FM — citing confirmation from the Arizona Department of Public Safety — reported that Brown was arrested at 7:05 a.m. local time driving southbound on state Route 101 in a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane....

The first game released in 2018 to a host of positive review scores, and came to PS5 with a somewhat controversial character model change for Peter Parker. Being available on the system has done well to update it to take advantage of modern hardware, and the significant upgrades to Spider-Man: Miles Morales are beautiful, showing that the web-slinger’s future on PlayStation is as bright as can be. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is one of the headline games of 2023, and being exclusive to the PS5 grants it more opportunities than drawbacks, as its predecessor only gets older, and the new console finally starts to find its way to stores....