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As Apple has been known to do every September, the tech giant held its annual event to announce updates and upcoming releases for some of its biggest products. There was heavy anticipation for news surrounding the iPhone 14 line, as Apple normally makes an announcement for a new iPhone around this time every year. In the end, Apple came through with news about the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. They also shared announcements for the new Apple Watch and Apple Watch SE while introducing the new Apple Watch Ultra. Lastly, an updated AirPods Pro was unveiled and the product comes with plenty of new features.

There’s plenty to know about the aforementioned productions, but don’t stress! We’ve got you covered, let’s get into them!

iPhone

Overall, the new line of iPhones comes with some pretty cool features. The iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max all boast Apple’s “long battery life ever.” Updates with iOS 16 allow users to customize their lock screen in numerous ways. Apple also introduced the Emergency SOS via Satellite feature which allows users to text emergency services over satellite if their iPhone does not have cell service or WiFi. Apple worked with emergency responders to set up questions that a user in need will answer in order to get them help faster. Your device will also automatically send your answers, location, and Medical ID (if set up) to dispatchers.

Another new feature of the iPhone 14 is Crash Detection. Yes, that’s right, your iPhone will now be able to detect when you’re in a car accident thanks to a feature similar to that on the Apple Watch which detects when you fall. Things like sudden speed shifts, abrupt changes in direction, changes in cabin pressure, and loud sound levels of impact along with lab crash tests and real-world crash data help to determine if you’ve been in a crash or not. Next, the new Action Mode feature on iPhone 14 allows users to smoothly and stably capture moments in action, like filming while hiking up a trail or in the middle of an intense running workout, while recording with their iPhone in hand.

Apple has also removed the SIM tray from the new iPhones, and instead, replaced it with eSIM. This allows users to activate a new iPhones or add carriers digitally. Unlike a physical SIM, the eSIM can’t be removed if your phone is stolen. All iPhone 14 models come with a Super Retina XDR display that allows for your display screen to be 2x brighter in the sun and they also feature improvements to the front-facing camera.

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus

Starting with the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, the new phones arrive with a 6.1″ and 6.7″ display screen respectively and they come in five different colors: blue, purple, midnight, starlight, and red. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus retains their advertised toughness thanks to aerospace-grade aluminum on the device body, a ceramic shield on the iPhone screen to make it “tougher than any smartphone glass,” and its water resistance. The iPhone 14 comes with a Super Retina XDR display and also a number of updates to the camera.

A new main camera on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus comes with a bigger sensor and a larger aperture that lets in 49% more light. A new Ultra-Wide camera captures unique perspectives and much more of a scene while a brighter True Tone flash is more consistent with lighting.

The iPhone 14 starts at $799 and the iPhone 14 Plus starts at $899. Orders for both the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Plus start on September 9 and the iPhone 14 will be available on September 16 while the iPhone 14 Pro is available on October 7. You can purchase them on Apple’s website here.

You can view more info on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus here.

iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max

The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models, also arrive with a 6.1″ and 6.7″ display screen respectively and the pair both come in four different colors: deep purple, gold, silver, and space black. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are both water resistant and feature surgical-grade stainless steel and a ceramic shield on the display screen. A new feature called Dynamic Island has been introduced for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. It shifts notification, alerts, and activities to a small location at the top of your iPhone screen. It expands to grab your attention if a phone call arrives or if your favorite team scores, among other things. It works for things like the music app, ordering a Lyft, tracking a flight, confirming that AirPods were connected, and so much more.

The Always-on display has also been introduced to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models. Now your lock screen is always glanceable so you don’t have to tap your device to view updates. The two models have also introduced a new 2x optical-quality Telephoto to the zoom range that already had .5x, 1x, and 3x as options. Low-light photos have received an update on all cameras, cinematic mode now shoots in 4K HDR at 24fps, and a new A16 Bionic chip is all available on the new iPhone 14 pro models.

The iPhone 14 Pro starts at $999 and the iPhone 14 Pro Max starts at $1099. Orders for both the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Plus start on September 9 and they will both be available on September 16. You can purchase them on Apple’s website here.

You can view more info on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus here.

Apple Watch

Next up: the Apple Watch. Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 8, a new Apple Watch SE, and the new Apple Watch Ultra during this year’s event. All of the new Apple Watch models feature Crash Detection as explained above. The Apple Watch models also include unique features for each version. Let’s start with the Apple Watch Series 8

Apple Watch Series 8

The new Apple Watch Series 8 features a temperature sensor that allows for deeper insights into women’s health like when you ovulate and when your period will arrive. it can also deliver notifications on an irregular or prolonged period. End-to-end encryption data ensures that this information is only made available to you and no one else. The Apple Watch Series 8 is crack, dust, and water resistant and it features an Always-On retina display that makes the screen easy to read even when your wrist is down.

The sleep tracker is still available on the Apple Watch, as it was detail the basic and intricate aspects of your night of sleep. Fitness updates to the watch allow for more specific ways to track a workout while international roaming will soon be introduced to Apple Watch Series 8 allowing users to “make calls, send texts, stream music, and get help in an emergency in many of the places your travels take you.” Low power mode has also been introduced to the Apple Watch Series 8 which boosts the watch’s normal 18 hours of all-day battery life to 36 hours when turned on.

The Apple Watch Series 8 starts at $399 for GPS and $499 for GPS + Cellular. It can be ordered today and it’s available on September 16. You can purchase it on Apple’s website here.

You can view more info on the Apple Watch Series 8 here.

Apple Watch SE

The Apple Watch SE is essentially the most basic version of the Apple Watch. It features all the main and necessary apps for the watch without many of the higher-tiered features which makes it a more affordable option. Features for heart health, sleep tracking, Apple Pay, music, Siri, maps, medication tracking, and more are all available on the Apple Watch SE.

The Apple Watch SE starts at $249 for GPS and $299 for GPS + Cellular. It can be ordered today and it’s available on September 16. You can purchase it on Apple’s website here.

You can view more info on the Apple Watch SE here.

Apple Watch Ultra

While many might have been satisfied with the updates made to the Apple Watch Series 8, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra and it’s the most advanced watch the company has released to date. The Apple Watch Ultra is designed to be the perfect sports watch for users. It flaunts a 49mm titanium case while being dust resistance and water-resistant for down to 100 meters. Cellular comes standard on the Apple Watch Ultra and a new wayfinder face allows for eight complications along with a time dial that can be changed to a live compass. Additionally, in low-light situations, the digital crown can be turned to activate Night Mode which will turn the watch face into a vivid red color.

A new action button on the left side of the watch allows for quick, physical control over multiple functions and can do things like “control a workout, mark a Compass Waypoint, or begin a dive.” The Ultra also comes with dual speakers, a siren that emits an 86-decibel sound, a depth gauge, and a three microphone array. The Apple Watch Ultra has up to 36 hours of battery life in normal mode and up to 60 hours in low-power mode. Three new loops designed for a hike, run, or dive respectively have been introduced with the new watch which is designed to take on the extreme cold, extreme heat, and everything in between. Lastly, the Apple Watch Ultra also boasts a dive computer that allows for tracking for recreational scuba diving and free diving down to 40 meters.

The Apple Watch Ultra starts at $799. It can be ordered today and it’s available on September 23. You can purchase it on Apple’s website here.

You can view more info on the Apple Watch Ultra here.

AirPods

Last but not least, we have the new AirPods Pro model. It comes with a brand new H2 chip which comes with “a custom‑built driver and amplifier” to help deliver a new and improved sound to users. The new AirPods Pro also grants listeners twice the noise cancellation that they previously experienced with the original AirPods Pro model while Adaptive Transparency reduces the “intensity of loud noises like sirens or power tools” for a more comfortable listening experience. An extra-small sized ear tip joins the cast of silicone tips in the new AirPods Pro and a new swipe feature on the earbuds lets users adjust the volume in addition to playing or pausing music, answering and ending calls, or switching between noise cancellation and active transparency. The new AirPods Pro also introduces a new personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking to allow for a truly unique spatial audio experience for each person.

The new AirPods Pro has up to 6 hours of battery life which increases to 30 hours with the charging case. Speaking of the charging case, it can now be charged with an Apple Watch or MagSafe charger as well as a Lightning connector. A lanyard loop slot and a built-in speaker that evokes a new sound when activated through Find My are also available on the new AirPods Pro.

The new AirPods Pro starts at $249. It can be ordered on September 9 and it’s available on September 16. You can purchase it on Apple’s website here.

You can view more info on the new AirPods Pro here.

Well, that’s all for the new updates from Apple today. If you’re looking for more information on the new announcements, head to Apple’s website to check that out.

If you know anything about Ohio — and maybe you don’t! — you know that they love college football. On Saturday, September 17, the Ohio State Buckeyes — who are doing so well this season that LeBron James took his son Bronny to one of their games last week (they won) — will square off against the Toledo Rockets. Everyone who’s everyone will be there. That is, except for Ohio Senate candidate J.D. Vance and possibly doomed former president Donald Trump, who will be holding a rally at the same time.

Yes, Trump is back on the trail, ostensibly to stump for unpopular candidates he’s endorsed, but also to not so subtly soft launch his third presidential campaign, which he hasn’t yet announced. If it’s anything like the rally he held in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania last weekend, it will go on forever and include him baselessly calling his enemies drug addicts.

That is, if anyone shows up. Again, Ohio is a big college football state, and if they’re present at the Ohio State University stadium in Columbus, they’ll probably be at home, watching the game on television — not in Youngtown, standing for hours listening to some guy ramble. Vance, who’s trailing behind Democratic opponent Tim Ryan, should have told Trump about the big conflict of interest. But maybe, much like Dr. Mehmet Oz trying to pass his Jerseyite self off as a Pennsylvanian, he doesn’t really understand the common folk. Anyway, go Buckeyes.

(Via Mediaite)

Since his passing late last year, MF DOOM’s legacy has been about his lyrical contributions to the hip-hop canon through his whimsical, one-of-a-kind rhymes, but recent events have made those rhymes the center of an ugly power struggle between some of those who were closest to him in his life. More specifically, his rhyme book is the focal point of a dispute between DOOM’s widow, Jasmine Dumile, and his former business partner Eothen “Egon” Alapatt, the founder and president of Now-Again Records. Egon was general manager of Stones Throw Records, which put out DOOM and Madlib’s collaborative album Madvillainy under the duo name Madvillain.

Now, though, Jasmine Dumile tells TMZ that Egon is holding onto DOOM’s rhyme book and refuses to relinquish it, even after numerous attempts to get it back. In a statement, she says, We had hoped after DOOM transitioned Egon would do the right thing and return the books to the family but he has continued to ignore these requests. Unfortunately, Egon is not the only former associate abusing the likeness, art, and life’s work of DOOM.”

While she didn’t want to elaborate on which other former associates might be taking advantage of their proximity to DOOM, she did say she will reveal more when it’s “appropriate.”

Meanwhile, in more upbeat DOOM news, he’s received some positive attention lately thanks to a posthumous collaboration with Black Thought and Danger Mouse (the latter of whom he released The Mouse And The Mask with as Danger Doom in 2005), while the rappers he’s inspired paid cute homage to his memory on Instagram. A biography about him is due in 2024, and his name lives on as a cheeky pun in Richmond, Virginia, where a street sweeper was dubbed MF BROOM.

All-female Lebanese dance troupe the Mayyas returned to the “America’s Got Talent” stage on Sept. 7 with yet another spectacular performance.

If you haven’t seen their first appearance on “AGT,” do yourself a favor and watch it. The group, whose name means “walk of the Lioness,” earned themselves a nearly instant Golden Buzzer back in June after promising to “hypnotize” the audience and totally delivering on that promise.

Blending both Chinese and Lebanese folklore, the decadently clad women created mesmerizing illusions on the dance floor all in precise synchronization. Judge Sofía Vergara called it “the most beautiful creative dancing I’ve ever seen.”

The Mayyas certainly perfected their act for the competition’s semifinal, offering a kaleidoscopic display that was nothing short of jaw-dropping.

The group’s presence always has a delightful eeriness, but this time it was downright goosebump inducing—particularly when one dancer transformed her hands into a snake’s head and puppeted a message in Arabic that, according to The National News, translates to: “His soul and my soul, my soul and his soul, saw two souls existing in one body.”

Earlier in the show’s season, the troupe shared that for women in Arab culture, building a dance career was not generally supported. Winning would mean getting a chance to “prove to the world what Arab women can do, the art we can create, the fights we fight.”

It seems that breaking barriers is exactly what the Mayyas came to do, and they are undoubtedly succeeding. As soon as their beautiful and chilling act finished, Vergara ran up to the stage to give the dancers a hug. Howie Mandel called the Mayyas the “best moment in AGT history,” saying they “need to be the poster people for female empowerment.”

Even Simon Cowell declared that this is a performance that “changes the world.”

Countless singers, dancers and variety acts come to “AGT” in hopes to win the ultimate prize (other than the million bucks, of course)—becoming a headline Vegas act.

The Mayyas are well on their way to that coveted destination. But even if they don’t make it to the very end, they have already won in other ways.

Americans everywhere are feeling the pain of the cost of living increases over the past year, but we’re not the only ones. According to a report in The Washington Post, global inflation is set to reach 6.7% this year with countries all around the world feeling the pinch.

While Americans are quick to blame our own leaders for inflation woes, the problems that have led to the increase in the cost of living are global in nature. Global inflation is the result of multiple events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a downturn in China’s economy and unpredictable weather events caused by climate change.

The Washington Post also notes that worries about inflation can also lead to inflation as people begin to expect and demand higher salaries and food costs. The United States passed an Inflation Reduction Act, but economists say that the reduction in inflation “will be statistically indistinguishable from zero.”

In Scotland, the price of energy for a typical household is expected to rise by 80% from £1,971 ($2268) a year to £3,549 ($4.084). Businesses have also seen sharp increases in energy costs. Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister, says that the government will soon announce a program to defray the costs.

u201cNicola Sturgeon has confirmed that a rent freeze and a moratorium on evictions will be introduced in Scotland. https://t.co/h0Y5o43QCdu201d

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To add to that, Scotland has experienced an inflation rate of 10.1% over the past year.

Sturgeon calls the steep increase in the cost of living a “humanitarian emergency,” and so the Scottish government is treating it as such. To help its people weather the crisis, the Scottish government plans to freeze all rent increases and the price of riding ScotRail, the country’s publicly owned railway.

It will also put a moratorium on all evictions.

“Firstly, it will aim to give people security about the roof over their head this winter through a moratorium on evictions,” she said, according to Sky News. “Secondly, the legislation will include measures to deliver a rent freeze.”

“We will take immediate action to protect tenants in the private and social renting sectors,” Sturgeon said according to TimeOut. “The Scottish government does not have the power to stop your energy bills soaring, but we can and will take action to make sure that your rent does not rise.”

Scotland’s rent freeze is drawing attention from across the globe 👀

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Living Rent, Scotland’s tenants union, called the package a “huge win that would not have been possible without years of organizing by members.”

To help families, Scotland will also extend its free school meal programs and the Scottish Child Payment will increase from £20 to £25 a week for each child. In 2021, Scotland enacted a weekly payment to eligible families with children to help fight child poverty.

The Scottish people aren’t responsible for the global pandemic or a war in Ukraine but they are feeling its effects in a very real way. Instead of dragging its feet, the Scottish government took bold action to tackle rising prices and protect its most vulnerable citizens.

The Scottish people are living through a humanitarian crisis and its leaders have decided to treat it like one, instead of telling them, “You’re on your own.” This is what effective government looks like.

It’s hard to believe that Barack and Michelle Obama haven’t been in the White House since 2017, at least together, but then again, their successors were never about to invite them over. (Besides, she’s been busy writing bestsellers and he’s been recording podcasts with Bruce Springsteen.) Just as the fortunes of the Trumps seem to be finally falling, the Obamas returned to their former home, where they oversaw the unveiling of their official White House portraits. They both gave speeches, of course, and though Barack has given more than his share of stirring addresses, this time it was Michelle who made everyone cry.

Michelle told the crowd that, even after some 13 years, it’s “still a bit odd for me to stand in this historic space,” especially now with what she described as “this big beautiful painting staring back at me.”

She then reflected on the unexpected events that led her to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. “Growing up on Euclid Avenue…I never could have imagined that any of this would be part of my story,” Michelle told the crowd. “Even if it’s all still a bit awkward for me, I do recognize why moments like these are important, why all of this is absolutely necessary. Traditions like this matter, not just for those of us who hold these positions, but for everyone participating in and watching our democracy.”

She continued: “You see the people, they make their voices heard with their vote. We hold an inauguration to ensure a peaceful transition of power. Those of us lucky enough to serve, work, as Barack said, as hard as we can for as long as we can – as long as the people choose to keep us here. And once our time is up, we move on, and all that remains in this hallowed place are our good efforts and these portraits.

“So for me, this day is not just about what has happened,” MIchelle said. “It’s also about what could happen because a girl like me, she was never supposed to be up there next to Jacqueline Kennedy and Dolley Madison. She was never supposed to live in this house, and she definitely wasn’t supposed to serve as first lady.”

Michelle’s passionate speech left the crowd chocked up. As for the paintings, the one depicting her shows her seated on a red setee in a blue dress. It was painted by Sharon Sprung in what she described as “contemporary realism.” The one of Barack is a bit different: It was painted by Robert McCurdy, and it is more in the vein of photorealism.

You can watch both Obamas’ speeches in the video above.

(Via The Wrap)

The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke has proven that he has no problem pushing back at trolls, like the ones who review-bombed Season 2 (before even watching much of it) because they were so mad about the weekly release schedule. And Kripke has also stepped up to confront a group that’s being equally (or even more) ridiculous because, as Erin Moriarty recently revealed, they’re making the Starlight actress feel “dehumanized” and as though she’s being “silenced.” That’s the case because the trolls are tossing out misogynistic rhetoric about Moriarty’s appearance and the costume that Vought International makes the character wear. That costume has actually been a plot point and one that even otherwise horrible Stormfront drew attention toward in Season 2, and the show’s very much in on the issue with a satiric bent.

In addition, Starlight’s been through a lot on the show. Her introduction to her fellow The Seven members included a sexual assault by The Deep, an act that saw the tables turned on him later with a gill-involved scene. More to the point, though, Kripke has responded (while linking to Variety‘s story on the subject) to tell those trolls to no longer watch the Amazon show, and he’s not kidding.

“Hi trolls! One, this is literally the opposite of the show’s f*cking message,” Kripke wrote on Twitter. “Two, you’re causing pain to real people with real feelings. Be kind. If you can’t be kind, then eat a bag of dicks, f*ck off to the sun & don’t watch #TheBoys, we don’t want you. #TheBoysTV.”

Enough said, hopefully. In the meantime, let’s hope that Erin Moriarty is feeling the support that’s been sent her way following these revelations and her statement. And here’s to hoping that Annie January gets to kick more ass in The Boys Season 4. She may no longer be with Vought, but she’s still got her Supe powers.

What makes a person a champion? What makes a person a success? What is that extra edge that allows a person ascend above the expectations made by outsiders, as well as themselves? Before he was a Super Bowl winner and All-Pro wide receiver, Cooper Kupp was an underweight, unassuming high school senior with no college recruits knocking at his door.

So how did he go from mostly ignored by recruits to the Most Valuable Player of the biggest game in the NFL?

The answer is an endless amount of work, early mornings, and a religious dedication to becoming better every single day. But there is something more than training routines or diet plans that we can learn from Kupp — the ultimate power of perseverance and self-improvement. We spoke to the LA Rams slot receiver about his personal journey to greatness to get a glimpse into the mentality of a champion. And while you may not be trying to compete in the NFL, there are plenty of takeaways that you can apply to any of your own passions or endeavors.

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Do you remember the first time you realized that football was your path in life?

The first time I stepped out onto a football field, when I was nine years old, I knew that I wanted to be a football player. That day I put on the football pads for the first time, and I told my dad that that is what I wanted to do. I had thrown the ball around with him for years before that, he was a NFL quarterback, but that is when it became a reality for me. I was lucky that the first great coach that I worked with was my dad. Since he was teaching me from the perspective of a quarterback, I learned the role in the right way.

Did you face any adversity early on in this pursuit?

Growing up everyone was taller than me and everyone was faster than me. There came a point where I needed to be working when nobody else was so that I could keep up with my friends and hang with them. Freshman year of high school I was 5-foot-4 and 115 pounds. I made a concerted effort to put on 15 pounds every off-season that I had. During those high school years, I got laughed at all of the time. But that didn’t stop me.

How did you go about that process of putting on the muscle?

I would go into the weight room after hours and late at night — I knew all of the janitors who would let me in. I wore these ankle weights to school every day because that is what I felt I needed to do to make the leaps and bounds that I needed. I would wear them under my sweatpants while walking around. The work paid off though. By the end of high school I was 175 pounds, but still coming out of a school that no one had really heard of.

It wasn’t until my sophomore year in college that I felt like I really came into my body.

What was it like showing up for your first real spring training and participating in your first OTAs (organized team activities)?

I am always excited about finding ways to improve. The only issue was I have allergies, more specifically eye allergies, and it’s hard to catch a football when you can’t see. I started to use Pataday eye drops which got me through. I know there are a lot of people out there that suffer from allergies like me.

What kept you pushing forward during the more difficult years or situations? And kept you winning?

The only thing that never changed was my mindset and my mentality. That is the most important part of everything. You can get yourself in the best shape in the world, and still come up short. I know that because every year we see freakily strong athletes who are able to do incredible things physically who, for whatever reason, don’t end up making it in the league.

There has to be a reason, a differential, and I believe a lot of that is the right mentality.

I put just as much importance on proving myself of this mentality, as I do those around me. That happens in moments like practice, when we are doing a five versus five match-ups, offense versus defense. I want my coaches to count on the fact that I wanted one of those slots every time. I do it for them, but also because I want to solidify it in my own mind. Everybody has that opportunity to go above and beyond, and when you take those chances are when you find what you are capable of.

Who are the coaches that have helped guide you to where you are today and what did they impart to you?

There are so many people who have helped me get as far as I have in this sport. This past year is the first year I have worked with the same trainer back to back, Erik Jernstrom of EForce Sports. I have been lucky enough to work with some great coaches and trainers from who I pulled bits of what I have in the routine now. One of those coaches was Junior Adams, who I had in college and who is now an offensive coach at Oregon State. Skills-wise he’s one of the best out there. I was driven by what he challenged me and the other players to be. He helped me believe in myself. That year made the biggest difference for me and how I play football to this day. I have built upon that foundation over the last ten years.

Back during my senior year in college, they had us figure out some sort of competition after every one of our workouts. They were always awful and punishing, like how long can you hold a pull-up or some other kind of miserable experience. Those challenges gave me the extra ability to take on those end-of-game experiences. My attention went inward during those tests and when it came time to make a play in a game, I wanted to be the one who stepped up to make it happen.

I didn’t want to be in my head at all about what people might be thinking or what they might be expecting or who was watching. I learned that I wanted to be the one who made that big play.

Can you speak on how you managed to keep your head during the highs and lows of last season?

I truly enjoyed the whole process of last year. I’ve always tried to be a very process-oriented and process-driven person when it comes to results. I think people forget that we didn’t win a single game in November, and went on a three-game losing streak. There was a bye week right in the middle of that losing streak and that was a rough stretch. We lose again after all of that, the last game of the regular season going into the playoffs. That is when you are wanting to be building momentum, not losing it. The whole world noticed it at that point, saying that we had lost what we had gained to that point.

But that was not a reality that we were going to accept, we just kept building as a team. Those results, even though they weren’t what we wanted, didn’t mean that we were any less of a team. There were things that just didn’t play out for us the way that we wanted, and we fell short in certain areas. So the conversation became about how can we move past that and continue to improve as a team in those moments.

We got to that place where we were stepping onto the field at So-Fi and we know who we are. We know that we are a better team than we were earlier in the season.

That last drive to victory at the Super Bowl was epic and you stepped up to the challenge in a big way, including catching the winning pass. Were you able to take in that moment of success amidst and after the chaos?

Of course, to a degree, but there is also a part of you that remembers that you are going to be back at it in two months. So it’s important that those months are spent recovering before we are back on the field. Because as happy as we are for the result of this year, we are starting back over this next season, to win another Super Bowl.

There are a lot of people that pay attention to stats, whether they are fans, sports professionals, or producers of games like Madden NFL 23. How do they fit into your vision of success if at all?

When it comes to football I’m not big on numbers, accolades, or any achievement that isn’t a team achievement for that matter. My goal is simply to be a better football player every year, every month, and every day. Being a better person every year, every month, and every day. That’s what keeps me focused and what keeps me moving forward. Always.

Batman is returning to theaters. Batman Returns is also returning to theaters. So many batty returns.

In addition to the Tim Burton-directed, Michael Keaton-starring Batmen hitting Cinemark on September 17th in celebration of Batman Day, the animated Batman: Mask of the Phantasm rounds out the marathon of some of the best orphaned Billionaire crime-fighting around.

This comes 33 years after Keaton first defined the character for the modern era, becoming the Bruce Wayne to live up to (to varying degrees of success throughout the sequels…). In a different world, it would also be an introduction and reunion of a classic incarnation that was about to spread through the DCU like wildfire. Instead, Batgirl and Keaton’s return to the character have been shelved, his presence has been dropped from Aquaman 2 because it made no sense for him to be there, and it’s a Riddler-sized question mark what will happen with the upcoming Flash movie and Keaton’s presumed cameo there.

So it’s possible that the Batman Day celebration will only make the world thirstier for a Keaton Batman that they can’t have.

If you can’t make it to Cinemark, all three films are streaming on HBO Max (until they’re inexplicably removed by corporate decree).

(via Collider)

I don’t know if anyone other than the producers at Revolt would have thought Yung Miami of City Girls would be such a provocative and surprisingly insightful talk show host, but if they did, they were right on the money. In previous episodes of her show Caresha Please, Miami got some dating advice from Gucci Mane and brought out the flirt in Megan Thee Stallion; in this week’s episode, she puts Bay Area rapper Saweetie in the hot seat, making the usually unbothered Icy Princess visibly flustered as she fires off her probing questions.

Among the inquiries that appear in the teaser, Yung Miami shared for the upcoming episode of Caresha Please are plenty of queries into Saweetie’s dating life. Caresha doesn’t hold back, asking the coy culture consultant about supposedly having her car repossessed after breaking up with Quavo, that rumor that she and Lil Baby went on a $100,000 shopping spree date, and whether or not she cheated herself. Give the trailer editor some props — even if her dumbfounded expressions don’t really match up with the questions in the full episode, it’s clear that Saweetie is having fun, even if she does get a little hot under the collar.

The new episode of Caresha Please launches at 8 pm on Revolt. You can watch the teaser above.