Monthly Archives: July 2022

988 hotline launches with a simple number for getting help during a mental health crisis

When people in the U.S. are experiencing an emotional or mental health crisis, they can now call or text an easy-to-remember number: 988. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which will be live nationwide on July 16, is being billed as an alternative to calling 911 for mental health emergencies like suicidal thinking or behavior,…

‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Season 4 review: The undead really know how to live 

What We Do in the Shadows is back on FX with its fourth season, and its immersively silly, strangely big-hearted vibe is exactly what the world needs right now. From the very first twang of Norma Tanega’s guitar in the theme song “You’re Dead,” your existential terror will be temporarily relieved by the over-the-top costumes…

Jimmy Kimmel being pranked with elephant toothpaste in his office is a fun watch

When you combine Jimmy Kimmel being on vacation with a science-themed YouTuber guest-hosting his show, there’s only really one viable outcome. In the clip above, Mark Rober teams up with “Science” Bob Pflugfelder and Guillermo to fill Kimmel’s office with elephant toothpaste (basically expanding foam made using hydrogen peroxide), before calling the man on vacation…

‘Banal and flavorless porridge’ – Sony will be wincing at reviews of its lavish new drama

Where The Crawdads Sing, the lavish new movie from Sony Pictures, has been roundly trounced by critics.  The movie is an adaptation of Delia Owens’ bestselling novel and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, best known for her roles in Normal People and Hulu horror Fresh.  Set across two timelines, the narrative first follows the life and adventures of…

BlackRock pumps the brakes on hiring as Wall Street comes to terms with market downturn

Hi, Aaron Weinman here. It was quite the Thursday with JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley’s earnings both missing forecasts. As expected, investment-banking revenues took a hit. Today, however, I want to talk about BlackRock. The world’s largest money manager is slowing down hiring for some roles, Insider’s incomparable Rebecca Ungarino reported. And let’s not forget,…