The best video game movies have arrived in theaters over the past few years, chief among them being Simon McQuoid's pair of Mortal Kombat movies. Following the success of the 2021 first film (which is streaming with a HBO Max subscription), the squel was released a few months ago. That movie's ending definitely set up another potential sequel, and the filmmaker recently spoke to whether or not we should expect a threequel to arrive down the line.Mortal Kombat II hit theaters in May, and has performed pretty well both critically and financially. Fans of the video game franchise have been hoping for a third movie to be green lit, but so far there's been no news from Warner Bros.. Director Simon McQuoid recently was asked by JoBlo about MK III, and he responded by saying: I think the lifecycle of this film needs to totally play out before anything could be stated officially. So I would say, wait and see.There you have it. McQuoid didn't shut down the idea of a third Mortal Kombat movie, but it's also too early to confirm that another video game movie is coming down the line. The sequel's writer Jeremy Slater admitted he's got ideas for four more MK movies, but only time will tell if the burgeoning franchise will continue growing. I'm personally going to keep my fingers crossed.Mortal Kombat II's 4k UHD release is coming at the end of the month, so fans will be able to re-watch every frame of the sequel, including McQuoid's favorite fights. And while the sequel felt ripped right out of the games, the studio will have to decide if it wants to move forward to green light another blockbuster. (Image credit: Warner Bros.)As previously mentioned, Mortal Kombat II planted a bunch of narrative seeds that can come to bloom in a potential threequel. A number of beloved characters died throughout its 116-minute runtime, including Liu Kang, Jax, and Cole Young. In the final moments our surviving heroes vowed to bring revive them, which seemed like a clear set-up for a threequel. In addition to that storyline, there are still tons of beloved video game characters that fans would like to see adapted for the big screen. Plus, folks are ready to see Sonya Blade and Johnny Cage's love story play out in another installment since it didn't happen in MK II. There's definitely fan interest, but whether or not Warner Bros. wants to shell out the budget for a third blockbuster remains to be seen. Mortal Kombat II is available for digital rental or purchase now as part of the 2026 movie release list. Fans of physical media will be able to purchase it on 4K UHD on July 28th.

Zendaya is one of the biggest movie and TV stars in the entertainment industry, and she's also known as a fashion icon. This is largely thanks to her ongoing collaboration with image architect Law Roach, who has helped start the method dressing trend in Hollywood. Her latest movie is Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, and the Emmy-winning actress went viral for a stunning feathered look she wore to the premiere. And it turns out that Roach went to great lengths to secure that look.What we know about The Odyssey has been limited, but hype is at an all-time high for the book to screen adaptation. The movie will be released shortly, and Zendaya has been going full goddess while promoting it. Case in point: the stunning feathered gown she wore at the movie's New York premiere. Check it out below,(Image credit: Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Universal Pictures)I mean, how gorgeous is that? She's certainly looking like a goddess, once again stunning on carpet for The Odyssey. Law Roach spoke to ET at the star-studded event, where he revealed that this look was a long-time coming for him and Zendaya. In the Legendary judge's words:She's wearing Matières Fécales. Young designers that we are really really into. This dress actually walked maybe two years ago, almost three years ago now. And I knew she had this movie coming up. I don't think the movie was made yet, and I wrote them and asked them to hold the look for us. And they held the look this entire time. Talk about some good planning. Before The Odyssey had even been filmed, Law Roach was already thinking over ideas for what Zendaya could wear at various premiere events. And when he saw the above gown on the runway years ago, he reached out to Matières Fécales directly and had them put the avant-garde look aside from her. That foresight worked out, as the Euphoria star went viral shortly after she showed up in the gown.In the same interview, Law Roach repeatedly thanked the folks at Matières Fécales for putting the dress aside from Zendaya, and for not using during the years between it hitting the runway and The Odyssey being released. In his words:They didn't send it to anyone else. I don't even know if they shot editorials with it, they just held it for us. Which is so special. And we're so grateful for that. Given how Zendaya regularly goes viral for her high fashion looks, it makes sense that the Fashion House might have put this dress aside for her. She's been going viral on the carpet for years, whether it was her robot-inspired Dune look or her spider-web gown for Spider-Man. And we've got Law Roach to thank for his methodical approach to her styling.The Odyssey hits theaters on July 17th as part of the 2026 movie release list. After it's out Zendaya will likely keep doing press for the upcoming Marvel movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day which will arrive on July 31st.

High-field cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) enables noninvasive assessment of myocardial tissue characteristics in anesthetized dogs; however, adenosine stress myocardial mapping at 3.0 T remains insufficiently characterized. This study evaluated stress–rest changes and level-dependent variation in quantitative myocardial mapping indices. Seven clinically asymptomatic dogs not receiving cardiac medications underwent 3.0 T cardiac MRI under general anesthesia in this prospective observational methodological study. Each dog completed two left ventricular myocardial mapping sessions (adenosine stress and rest) separated by ≥48 h. During stress, adenosine was infused at 140 μg/kg/min. T1 native, T1 post, T2, and extracellular volume fraction (ECV) were acquired at basal, mid, and apical short-axis levels. Stress–rest differences were tested with the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and basal–mid–apical differences were assessed using generalized estimating equations (GEE) (p < 0.05). Under adenosine stress, global T1 native and T2 were 6.73 and 10.16% higher than at rest, whereas global T1 post and ECV did not change significantly. Level-wise analyses showed basal predominance for T1 native, a modest stress-only basal–mid difference for ECV, and lower basal T2 at rest. At 3.0 T, adenosine stress was associated with measurable increases in myocardial T1 native and T2 in anesthetized dogs, supporting further evaluation of protocol-specific, stress-associated mapping responses without relying solely on contrast-enhanced indices. Because mapping values varied across basal, mid, and apical levels, myocardial sampling level should be considered when interpreting or comparing canine stress–rest maps.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly visible in veterinary medicine, not only in diagnostic and decision-support applications but also in ways that may influence how clinical reasoning is structured. Because veterinary clinical decision-making is shaped by animal welfare, owner preferences, economic constraints, and legal ambiguity, AI should be evaluated not only in terms of performance, but also in relation to epistemic authority and professional judgment. This article is a theoretical narrative review based on targeted searches in PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The literature was examined conceptually with particular attention to clinical decision-making, explainability, automation bias, epistemic authority, and veterinary ethics. This review identifies two theoretically plausible areas of risk that may arise under certain conditions and require empirical testing in veterinary clinical settings. The first is potential authority delegation, in which AI outputs may gradually become de facto reference points that guide clinicians’ reasoning and narrow the space for independent judgment. The second is potential epistemic-normative reshaping, whereby AI may indirectly influence the informational, evaluative, and justificatory framework of clinical decisions, particularly in legally uncertain and ethically contested areas such as euthanasia, off-label use, and unlicensed treatments. In veterinary medicine, the central question is not only whether AI is accurate, but what kind of position it occupies within clinical reasoning. Given these potential risks, AI should be treated as a bounded and critically reviewable support tool rather than as an epistemic authority.

The market expects Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (KNX) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 22. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise.Zacks Consensus EstimateThis trucking company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.49 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +40%.Revenues are expected to be $2.01 billion, up 8% from the year-ago quarter.Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 7.51% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period. Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.Price, Consensus and EPS SurpriseEarnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell). How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Knight-Swift?For Knight-Swift, the Most Accurate Estimate is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bullish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +0.66%.On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #1.So, this combination indicates that Knight-Swift will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Knight-Swift would post earnings of $0.09 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.09, delivering no surprise.Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates just once.Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.Knight-Swift appears a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar. Should You Invest in Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (KNX)? Before you invest in Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (KNX), want to know the best stocks to buy for the next 30 days? Check out Zacks Investment Research for our free report on the 7 best stocks to buy. Zacks Investment Research has been committed to providing investors with tools and independent research since 1978. For more than a quarter century, the Zacks Rank stock-rating system has more than doubled the S&P 500 with an average gain of +24.08% per year. (These returns cover a period from January 1, 1988 through May 6, 2024.)This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment Research

Meta on Wednesday took a second stab at nixing an amended consolidated litigation alleging it matched users' browsing activities to their Facebook accounts for targeted advertising purposes and personalizing content, telling a California federal judge the plaintiffs consented to the conduct, which was disclosed in Meta's privacy policy.

According to the income tax rules, car dealers are required to deduct 1% TCS if the ex-showroom value of the car exceeds Rs 10 lakh. However, do not confuse your total car cost with the ex-showroom price, which is the base retail cost excluding any kind of taxes, accessory charges etc.

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The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme offers farmers income support. Eligible farmers will likely receive the 24th installment in October 2026. Completing eKYC is mandatory for receiving these crucial scheme benefits.

The U.S. Court of International Trade judge overseeing U.S. Customs and Border Protection's development of a duty refund system for tariffs struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court forecast new directions for the government as it prepares another phase of its tariff refund system, according to an order published Wednesday.

Most of the reality competition show chatter right now is centered on Big Brother and more specifically, the casting of Survivor favorites Dee Valladares and Rick Devens on 28. Their surprise inclusion in the cast, along with BB legend Angela Murray has added a really fun and chaotic twist so far, but it turns out Dee and Rick aren’t the only two Survivor alums returning to television. One of Dee’s fellow castaways from 45 is about to get her chance, and it’s about freakin time.(Image credit: CBS/ Survivor)Survivor 45 is best remembered for Dee’s pretty consistent domination throughout the season (and Emily Flippen greatness), but it’s also remembered by hardcore fans as a season of missed opportunities for two players who seemed to have really high upside: Kaleb and Kellie. They both had strong social games and looked good strategically but wound up being the first two members of the jury. They’re both consistently mentioned by fans as ideal returning candidates, but it looks like Kellie is about to get her shot on another reality show first.FOX announced this week that it’s bringing back the game show 99 To Beat in the Fall to pair with breakout favorite The Floor, and rumors are swirling about some deep cut reality characters that are being brought back. Kellie Nalbandian has consistently been part of those rumors, and some of her friends, including the aforementioned Dee, have commented on social media about how excited they are to see her play. That’s enough for me to assume this is happening, and I am fired up about it.If you haven’t watched 99 To Beat yet, you’re missing out. It sounds like the dumbest show in the entire world, but it’s an absolute blast. It follows 100 contestants who compete in a series of really simple tasks. One of them might be threading a needle and sewing two things together. One of them might be dropping a quarter into a shot glass inside a fish bowl. Whoever finishes last is eliminated, and everyone else moves forward to the next task until eventually, there’s only one person left who wins the grand prize. Once you get a few challenges in, everyone starts taking it really, really seriously, and it leads to desperation, a lot of crying and even the occasional medical emergency. It needs a few minor tweaks, but the spirit of the show is fantastic.During the first season, a bunch of reality show veterans participated including Survivor Queen Sandra Diaz-Twine and former winner Danni Boatwright, as well as Challenge favorite Cara Maria Sorbello and Big Brother’s Tommy Bracco. Kellie will reportedly be joined by other reality TV alum including Quinn from Big Brother and Daya Betty from Drag Race.99 To Beat will officially return in late September. There’s no point in speculating how Kellie will do because there’s so much chance involved, but as a fan of her Survivor run, I hope we’re at least going to see a deep run and a lot of confessionals. Until then, we can all watch Dee dominate Big Brother and maybe, just maybe give us a little entertainment with a showmance.

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Two lifeguards failed to support their claims that the Atlantic City Beach Patrol retaliated against them for complaining about their work conditions, which allegedly involved dirty stations, a lack of proper equipment and "rampant" sexual exploitation, a New Jersey judge ruled.

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A lawsuit accusing a Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. director and his associates of improperly accessing confidential files to help remove the former head of the special purpose acquisition company that merged with Trump Media has ended in a confidential settlement, according to a notice filed Tuesday in Florida federal court.

A United Airlines Inc. subsidiary and a class of airport cleaning workers have reached an agreement in principle to settle a lawsuit alleging the company failed to properly pay overtime for voluntary shift trades, a Colorado federal court filing shows.

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A medical clinic provider couldn't convince a North Carolina state appeals court to overturn a ruling that noncompete agreements for two former nurses were unenforceable, after a split panel ruled Wednesday that the terms were overly broad and voidable under public policy.

IntroductionTo address practical application and production demands, this study aims to develop a Porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) subunit vaccine with high expression efficiency and immunogenicity, using molecular biology and structural biology approaches.MethodsBased on the established immunostimulatory properties of flagellin, a recombinant fusion protein was constructed by linking the Salmonella choleraesuis flagellin mutant FliCL3A to the core neutralizing epitope (COE) of the spike protein of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV). The target protein was expressed using a CHO-S cell expression system and subsequently formulated into a subunit vaccine with adjuvant 201. Immunogenicity was systematically evaluated in a mouse model by measuring serum levels of PEDV-specific IgG, IgA, and IgM antibodies, as well as the cytokines IFN-γ and IL-4.ResultsStructural prediction of the FliCL3A-COE fusion protein by AlphaFold2 indicated that the protein can spontaneously assemble into a bouquet-like multimeric structure. Following condition optimization, a CHO-S cell expression system with a transfection efficiency of approximately 80% was successfully established. Post-immunization ELISA results demonstrated that the level of PEDV-specific IgG increased progressively with the number of immunizations and reached a peak after the second booster immunization; IgA levels peaked after the first booster immunization but declined following the second booster; IgM levels reached their maximum after the primary immunization and decreased significantly with subsequent boosters. The expression trends of IFN-γ and IL-4 were consistent, both continuously increasing with each booster immunization. Compared with the commercial vaccine, the FliCL3A-COE subunit vaccine induced lower levels of IFN-γ; the levels of IgG, IgA, IgM, and IL-4 showed no significant difference from those induced by the commercial vaccine.ConclusionThe FliCL3A-COE fusion protein induces PEDV-specific antibodies and elicits detectable immune responses in mice. Its immunogenicity profile in terms of antibody induction is generally similar to that of a commercial vaccine, although IFN-γ responses were lower. These findings indicate that the fusion protein has certain immunostimulatory properties, but further optimization may be needed to improve its immune potency.

It’s been just over a week since America’s royal wedding between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, and people are still buzzing about it. The superstar couple made big headlines with their Madison Square Garden wedding that shut down a few streets in New York City and brought out many Hollywood and sports stars. It seemed like anyone who was anyone got an invite, and that included Shania Twain. However, she was not in attendance, and man, she made it clear that her absence was a bummer!Twain did, in fact, get an invite to Swift and Kelce's massive (yet intimate) wedding, which isn’t a surprise. Swift started in country, and the “Opalite” singer admitted she was inspired by Twain as she transitioned into pop. However, the "Any Man of Mine" singer revealed to eTalk that she couldn’t attend the wedding, even though she would have loved to. The reason is both a bummer and ironic, and it just shows how schedules can really get in the way:Taylor Swift invited me to her wedding, and I couldn’t go because I was already committed to Harry [Styles]’s shows. I was already committed, and I couldn’t go. But I mean, I would have done anything to be at Taylor’s wedding. I would have done anything, and that would have been really lovely for me to be there. But I was with Harry. The country superstar opened up for Harry Styles during his 12-night residency at Wembley Stadium in London for his Together, Together tour. The shows ran from June 12 to July 4, and unfortunately, the Tayvis wedding was on July 3. So, Twain not only just missed it, but also had to open for Styles on the same day Kelce and Swift got married. It is funny knowing that Twain couldn’t attend because she was opening up for Swift’s ex-boyfriend. However, according to Variety, Styles also reportedly got an invite to the wedding, but of course, he couldn’t attend either because of his tour. His better half, Zoë Kravitz, was in attendance as she is one of Swift’s very good friends.At the very least, Twain knew about the invite and simply couldn’t go. Meanwhile, some people have been revealing that they got invited to the wedding but thought it was a scam, and I would never forgive myself if that happened to me. Thankfully, that didn't happen to Twain, and while she really wanted to be there, she also had a good reason for missing it. Meanwhile, more details are being released about the Tayvis wedding, and we finally got a look at Swift’s wedding ring thanks to the fact that they attended Juju Smith-Schuster and Laura Kruk’s wedding in California. Vogue posted pictures from the New York Giants wide receiver and fitness instructor’s outdoor ceremony on Instagram that included the newlyweds with Tayvis, and Swift was seemingly rocking a new ring stack. As of now, official photos from the Tayvis wedding have not been released, but the Internet is going wild with AI photos, as it did with Zendaya and Tom Holland’s fake wedding photos. However, once we get a real look inside MSG, you best believe I'll be taking it all in. Based on what Shania Twain said about missing the ceremony, I'd guess she will be too.