It's that time of year again. The Game of the Year nominees have been announced, and as if on cue, every gamer with a keyboard nearby has taken to the internet to voice their opinion. The topics of discussion are always different, but the divisive nature of the conversations remains a constant.

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Image: Aqara Aqara’s Smart Valve Controller T1 is now available, bringing an interoperable Matter-compatible valve controller option to the smart home for the first time. The $69.99 T1 connects to your water shutoff valve so you can operate it remotely or shut it off automatically when a leak is detected. The Aqara hub lets this T1 integrate with any of the major smart home platforms, unlike some pricier options from companies like Moen, Kohler, and Belkin. Right now, only Samsung and Home Assistant support smart valve controllers like this, but that will change as others expand their Matter device support. The T1 attaches to the lever or butterfly handle of most household valves. Aqara says it’s “DIY-friendly as it requires no major modifications... Continue reading…

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images for Netflix © 2024 Despite widespread issues with video quality and buffering, Netflix’s live-streamed Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match brought in an average of 108 million viewers, based on TVision data in the US and first-party data in global markets. With 65 million concurrent streams, Netflix says the fight was the “most-streamed global sporting event ever.” Of those simultaneous streams, 38 million were from households in the US, and the TVision data says it accounted for 56 percent of TV viewing between midnight and 1AM that day. Meanwhile, the match between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano broke the record for the “most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history,” with 47 million average viewers nationwide, according to Netflix.... Continue reading…

With two months left in Joe Biden's presidency, Senate Republicans are using procedural tactics to slow confirmation of his judicial nominees.

President-elect Donald Trump's camp Tuesday said the openness from the Manhattan District Attorney's office to freeze his business records case until after he's out of the White House is a win for him and his supporters.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Anonymous sources within the White House confirmed reports of rising tension between President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris after Harris allegedly asked Biden to stop doing the Trump dance during cabinet meetings.

U.S. health officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli tied to now-recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots from Grimmway Farms.

Last weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live featured Alec Baldwin parodying Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and all went well until the acts came together for the traditional bow. Alec became the subject of ridicule on the internet right after he left his pant zipper open on TV. Critics took to X— formerly Twitter, to shame the 66-year-old star, who stood beside host Charlie XCX during the embarrassing moment. He even applauded and waved at the audience, with no one warning him about his undone fly. Social media users jest about Alec Baldwin’s ‘SNL’ mishap Thank you, @charli_xcx, @AlecBaldwin @DanaCarvey, @KyleMooney, @thelonelyisland, and Julia Fox! Goodnight! pic.twitter.com/1Mkw8BNJk4 — Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) November 17, 2024   Fans of Saturday Night Live took to social media, mostly jesting about Alec’s accident, while some wondered why no one informed him. “Could someone not have told Alec Baldwin about his fly situation at the end of SNL?” someone asked. Some critiqued his performance, calling it boring and sharing tips on how he could do better next time. The show’s creators also received backlash for featuring Alec on the show due to his alleged murder of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. “Alec Baldwin ended someone’s Life!! But that’s ok SNL? Wowwwww absolute TRASH! I see why the ratings are FAILING so bad,” a second user raged. Alec Baldwin/Everett Fans call out ‘SNL’ and Alec Baldwin over controversial act Alec’s impression of Kennedy Jr. involved acting out his disability, and fans found that distasteful. “You all should be ashamed of making fun of RFK or Anyone’s Disability! SNL is no longer funny,  simply a public outlet to Promote Hate, Bullying, the Woke Agenda,” another displeased viewer noted. Alec Baldwin/Everett A handful of fans found the episode hilarious and commended Charlie for his excellent delivery as host. They also thought Alec was funny and excused his nearly exposed crotch as an honest mistake. “Tonight’s episode was absolutely brilliant. Five stars!” a rare comment read. Next up: Billy Bob Thornton Says Bruce Willis And Demi Moore Are ‘Like Family’ Amid The Bruce’s Health Challenges The post Alec Baldwin Gets Shamed Online For His Unzipped Fly On ‘SNL’ appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

It has been three years since Betty White died at 99 from a cerebrovascular accident, and the US Postal Service (USPS) has designed a new Forever stamp in her honor. The USPS has yet to announce the exact date for its release, but it will be available in post offices by 2025. The government agency promised to announce more stamps featuring pop culture icons like Allen Toussaint, who will be among the Black Heritage series. According to stamp services director Lisa Bobb-Semple, mail-use stamps are also undergoing an update ahead of the coming year. The Betty White stamp honors the sitcom star’s legacy Betty White stamp/Instagram Betty’s seven-decade career started in the ‘50s, and she shot to fame as early as she began. She earned her first Emmy nomination for Best Actress in 1951, and then went on to make Life with Elizabeth, making her the first woman in Hollywood history to produce a sitcom. Her career peaked in the ‘80s with Golden Girls, where she played Rose Nylund for eight years. The USPS statement called her an icon of American television while highlighting her love for animals, which earned her “Ambassador to the Animals” status in Los Angeles. Betty White/Everett What inspired Betty White’s Forever stamp? The stamp is based on one of Betty’s photos from 2010, taken by celebrity photographer Kwaku Alston. The federal agency confirmed the design by their art director Greg Breeding, while Boston-based artist, Dale Stephanos, handled the digital illustration. Betty White/Everett Stamp services director Lisa highlighted USPS’s dedication to providing philatelists and stamp enthusiasts with many subject options and designs to choose from. Excited collectors and Betty fans have expressed their excitement at the announcement online as they await the Forever stamp’s arrival. “She is a national treasure. More than a stamp is needed for her lifetime of work, dedication to animals, and most of all her charisma, common sense, and how she was loved by all,” an X user said in response to the news. Next up: Oprah Winfrey Pays Tribute To Quincy Jones, Says He Changed Her Life The post New USPS Stamp Coming In 2025 Will Memorialize Betty White Forever appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A