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The Pretty Cure franchise is teaming up with classic magical girl series Ojamajo Doremi for a special collaboration episode of the current anime. Newly released preview images show the Precure characters dressing up as witch apprentices, echoing Doremi's signature look. The crossover is drawing attention as part of an unusual run of Pretty Cure tie-ins with other major franchises, including Detective Conan and Madoka Magica.
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Marvel's upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday is dominating entertainment conversation in the US. Marvel released a new poster showing Doctor Doom and his three Latverian witches, drawing close inspection from fans. A Marvel star stoked debate by claiming the Avengers will lose in the film because he is not in it. Meanwhile, Dunkin' announced a themed Doomsday collection that fans are eagerly embracing.
- 3Exploring the 'Witchy' Aesthetic for Spooky Season●What exactly is a “Witchy” aesthetic? Is there one out there that Weekend Editor Eric O. Scott can fit into? Join him as
The Wild Hunt's weekend editor Eric O. Scott is taking on a spooky season photo shoot built around the 'Witchy' aesthetic, exploring what the style actually involves and which version of it suits him. The piece looks at the different looks and identities within modern witchcraft fashion as he works out what kind of Witch he is.
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Marvel fans in Brazil are discussing the latest updates on 'Avengers: Doomsday', known in Portuguese as 'Vingadores: Doutor Destino'. A newly released poster showcases the Witches of Latveria, tied to Doctor Doom, while Brazilian outlets have rounded up everything confirmed so far about the film's plot, cast and release plans.
- 5Ancient virus in chimpanzee DNA switches off gene active in humans●An ancient virus in chimpanzee DNA switches off a gene that is active in humans
Researchers report that an ancient viral sequence embedded in the chimpanzee genome switches off a gene that remains active in humans. The finding, covered by Phys.org, highlights how prehistoric viral infections helped shape genetic differences between chimpanzees and people, and is drawing attention as an example of viruses leaving lasting marks on primate evolution.
- 6Witches Ride returns to Ocean Springs to aid animal rescues▼Witches Ride returns to Ocean Springs, raises money for animal rescues
The Witches Ride has returned to Ocean Springs, Mississippi, with costumed participants taking to the streets for the annual event. The ride raises money for local animal rescues, combining a Halloween-themed parade tradition with charity fundraising for animals in need of care and adoption.
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Marvel has released a new poster for Avengers: Doomsday giving a closer look at Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom and three 'Latverian witches', fuelling speculation about one of the film's biggest mysteries. Reports also say Kathryn Newton, Hailee Steinfeld and Iman Vellani are expected to return, while Anthony Russo has discussed casting Downey as Doctor Doom. The film is trending in Italy and the Netherlands as buzz builds ahead of release.
- 8English Dub Debuts for The World's Strongest Witch▼English Dub Review: The World’s Strongest Witch “I Tried Using the Internet!”
An English dub episode of the anime The World's Strongest Witch, titled 'I Tried Using the Internet!', has been reviewed by critics, with the episode focusing on the witch character encountering the internet for the first time. Early coverage comes from anime review outlets assessing the dub's voice performances and comedic adaptation.
- 9Burbage Theatre stages The Witching Hour: Secret Cellar▼Review: WITCHING HOUR-SECRET CELLAR at Burbage Theatre
Burbage Theatre is presenting 'The Witching Hour: Secret Cellar', and a new review is drawing attention to the production. Critics are weighing in on how the company handles the show, with theatre audiences following along to decide whether the production is worth seeing during its run.
- 10Reno swaps license plate reader vendor amid privacy pushback▼Out of the Flock and into the Axon: Asked to dump license plate readers, Reno just switches brands
Reno, Nevada, faced calls to abandon automated license plate readers over privacy and surveillance concerns. Instead of dropping the technology, the city is moving to a different provider, replacing Flock cameras with equipment from Axon. Critics argue the brand switch sidesteps the intent of public objections, while officials gain similar surveillance capability under a new name. The debate highlights tension between local governments and residents over police surveillance tools.
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Freeform's new witch drama 'Coven Academy' is drawing attention, with viewers in the UK checking release date, time and streaming details. The series, which airs on Freeform in the United States, is available to British audiences through Disney Plus, prompting renewed interest in the platform's line-up.
- 12Satire site jokes autistic woman would fit 1665 Salem fashion●Autistic woman would be on-trend if this were Salem and also 1665 https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://thedaily tism.com/autis
The satirical outlet The Daily Tism published a piece joking that an autistic woman's style would be fashionable if she lived in Salem in 1665, a wry reference to the witch-trial era. The item is circulating with little engagement so far, and its humor lies in pairing modern neurodivergent identity with historical witch-hunt imagery.
- 13Why 'The Craft' Still Resonates with Millennial Women●Why the 90s Movie ‘The Craft’ Still Resonates with Millennial Women |
The 1996 supernatural film 'The Craft' is being revisited for its lasting hold on millennial women. The movie, following four teenage witches navigating power, alienation and friendship at a Los Angeles high school, is praised for its honest portrayal of female anger and outsiderhood. Commentators say its themes of finding strength in female friendship keep it relevant decades on.
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A trailer for 'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew', Greta Gerwig's fantasy epic, has been released, showing Aslan, the White Witch and the film's magical world for the first time. Variety's reveal is drawing wide attention, with searches around Daniel Craig and the film's cast surging as viewers react to the dazzling first footage.
- 15Readers finish second Evenfall B&B book about three witches▼Gestern Abend fertig gelesen. Der zweite Teil des Evenfall B&B, in dem es um 3 Hexen geht. Diesmal ging es um einen Mann
A reader reports finishing the second volume of the Evenfall B&B series, a story centred on three witches. In this instalment, a local man named Mort is murdered and appears to Brynn as a ghost, asking her to solve his death, which she takes on. German-language readers are sharing their reactions to the paranormal mystery plot.
- 16Commission Ends 'Witch Hunt' Against Hungary, Backs Péter Magyar▼Commission Ends Witch Hunt against Hungary, Showers Praise and Money at Péter Magyar
Hungary Today reports that the European Commission has ended what it calls a witch hunt against Hungary, and is now praising and directing money toward Péter Magyar. According to the report, the shift marks a change in Brussels' stance toward Budapest and elevates Magyar's standing. No further details, figures, or reactions are provided in the available information.
- 17Ukraine moves clocks back to standard time▼Ukraine switches to standard time tonight On the night of Saturday, October 24, through Sunday, October 25, Ukrainians w
Ukraine is switching to standard time on the night of Saturday, October 24, into Sunday, October 25, with clocks set back one hour at 4:00 a.m. local time. The seasonal change gives Ukrainians an extra hour of sleep but darker evenings ahead, as the country reverts from summer time until the next switch in spring.
- 18Readers Share The Once and Future Witches for Sapphic Fiction Saturday▼# sapphicfictionsaturday I’m reading The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow: a women’s rights, forgotten magic, s
Readers are highlighting Alix E. Harrow's novel The Once and Future Witches as part of the recurring Sapphic Fiction Saturday book-sharing tradition. The 2020 historical fantasy follows three sisters in 1890s America weaving forgotten witchcraft with the women's suffrage movement. Fans praise its themes of sisterhood and women's rights, and are inviting others to share what they are reading.
- 19Luna's 'Season of the Witch' cover named a Halloween top pick●🎃 Halloween Top 10, #8: Luna, "Season of the Witch." I've heard lots and lots of covers of this song, but I've always th
A Halloween Top 10 list ranks Luna's cover of 'Season of the Witch' at number eight. The writer praises the band, saying that among the many covers of the Donovan classic, Luna's version stands out, comparing the two acts as kindred spirits and calling it a favorite. The pick highlights the song's enduring appeal as a Halloween staple.
- 20Pennsylvania family business crafts 4,500 brooms for Salem▼This fifth-generation family business in rural Pa. is making 4,500 brooms for Salem
A fifth-generation family broom-making business in rural Pennsylvania has produced 4,500 brooms destined for Salem, Massachusetts, the town famous for its witch trials and its busy Halloween season. The large order highlights the continued survival of traditional handcraft manufacturing in small-town America and ties the workshop to one of the country's most recognizable seasonal destinations.
- 21Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 3 Announced●Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 3 Anime Announced
A third season of the anime 'Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World' has been announced. The fantasy series, based on Kei Yasumi's light novels about a war between an empire and a sovereign witch kingdom, previously aired in 2020. Fans are reacting to the news of the show's return after a long gap.
- 22Ramaswamy Campaign Trims Attack Ad Featuring Amy Acton's Mother●Vivek Ramaswamy campaign switches to shorter version of attack ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother
Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign has cut a shorter version of its attack ad against Ohio gubernatorial rival Amy Acton, which features her estranged mother. The edit suggests the campaign is recalibrating a spot that drew attention for its use of a family member in a political attack. The race between the biotech entrepreneur and the former state health director is already one of the most contentious contests of the cycle, and the ad change has kept attention on the campaign's tactics.
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Ukraine will move from daylight saving time back to standard time tonight, with clocks set back one hour. The change, reported by Ukrinform, affects the whole country and comes as Ukraine continues to operate on the European daylight saving schedule. Residents are being reminded to adjust their clocks before going to bed.
- 24Anastasia Trusova's "October Witch" Captures Autumn Attention▼"October Witch" by Anastasia Trusova, a Russian artist now living in Belgium Acrylic-on-canvas 🍂 https:// anastasiatruso
A painting titled "October Witch" by Anastasia Trusova, a Russian-born artist now based in Belgium, is drawing appreciation online. The acrylic-on-canvas work, shared with an autumn theme, is being circulated among art lovers as seasonal interest in fall-themed art grows.
- 25Witch-themed bakery and bar with mead and burlesque draws attention▼File this under places to check out: an artsy witch-themed bakery and bar with mead, D&D game room and burlesque shows h
People are sharing word of an unusual artsy venue: a witch-themed bakery and bar offering mead, a Dungeons & Dragons game room and burlesque shows. The mix of bakery, occult aesthetics, tabletop gaming and live performance is being highlighted as a quirky spot worth visiting, with commenters adding it to their list of places to check out.
- 26Calcium Found to Switch Mitochondrial Motors Driving Cell Migration●Calcium Switches Mitochondrial Motors to Drive Filopodia and Cell Migration
Researchers report that calcium signals switch mitochondrial motors that power filopodia, the thin projections cells use to probe their environment, thereby driving cell migration. The finding links calcium signalling, mitochondrial positioning and cell movement in a single mechanism, and could inform studies of wound healing, immune response and cancer invasion, where migrating cells play a central role.
- 27Report says Netanyahu shifted Israel's stance to back Argentina on Falklands●Netanyahu switches Israel's position to favor Argentina in dispute over Falklands - report
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly changed Israel's position on the Falkland Islands dispute, siding with Argentina in its long-running sovereignty claim against the United Kingdom. The reported switch marks a notable diplomatic shift, as the territory has remained under British control since 1833 despite Argentina's claims, and comes amid broader questions about Israel's positioning at the United Nations.
- 28Cozy fantasy about a witch-run B&B draws reader attention▼Brynn lebt mit ihren beiden Tanten im B&B, das sie gemeinsam betreiben. Sie sind aber Hexen. Izzy, warmherzig und lieb,
Readers are sharing the premise of a cozy fantasy story in which Brynn lives with her two aunts in a bed-and-breakfast they run together — and the aunts are witches. Warm-hearted Izzy loves cooking and baking, sarcastic Nora tends her garden and greenhouse, while Brynn herself is still searching for her place, a setup drawing interest in book circles.
- 29Scientists round up the spookiest places in the cosmos●👻 Witches, vampires, cosmic skulls, and a planet with a terrifying secret... The universe has some seriously spooky plac
The SETI Institute has published a Halloween-themed tour of eleven of the universe's creepiest locations, including a nebula where new stars are born, a lunar crater stuck in permanent darkness, and cosmic shapes resembling witches, vampires and skulls. The feature pairs the spooky imagery with the real science behind each phenomenon, timed for the holiday season.
- 30Witches Ride returns to Ocean Springs for ninth year▼SATURDAY: 9th annual Witches Ride of Ocean Springs
The ninth annual Witches Ride of Ocean Springs takes place on Saturday in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, according to local broadcaster WLOX. The Halloween-season tradition typically draws costumed participants riding through the downtown area, and organizers promote it as a community celebration. Saturday's edition marks nearly a decade of the event in the coastal Mississippi town.
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Discussion has returned to the making of The Blair Witch Project, focusing on how much of the film's famous dialogue was improvised by its three lead actors and how little they were reportedly paid despite the horror movie becoming a massive box office success. Commenters are revisiting claims that Heather Donahue, Michael Williams and Joshua Leonard received modest upfront compensation while the franchise earned hundreds of millions.
- 32Artist Draws Character Mocha in a Witch Outfit●mocha in a witch outfit because i dont think ive mentioned it before, but she IS a witch, so she should get to dress lik
An artist has shared a new drawing of their character Mocha dressed as a witch, noting that while she has not been mentioned as one before, the character is canonically a witch and deserves to dress the part. The piece is tagged as anthro art and is drawing warm, appreciative attention from art fans.
- 33'Yaga' joins the wave of witchy murder mysteries on streaming▼What to stream: ‘Yaga’ joins coven of witchy murder mysteries
The film 'Yaga' is now available to stream, joining a growing lineup of murder mysteries built around witchcraft themes. The recommendation comes from a critics' roundup of what to watch this week, positioning 'Yaga' alongside other recent supernatural crime titles. Viewers interested in dark, folklore-inflected detective stories are the apparent audience.
- 34New PS5 game blends Bloodborne with 17th-century witch hunt●Bloodborne meets a 17th-century witch hunt in this creepy new PS5 game
A new PS5 game is being promoted as mixing the dark, punishing atmosphere of Bloodborne with a story set during a 17th-century witch hunt. Coverage so far centres on the game's creepy tone and gothic aesthetic, with gaming outlets highlighting it as one to watch for fans of FromSoftware-style titles. Little detail on release date or developer has circulated yet.
- 35Alexandra Daddario Scene in Mayfair Witches Draws Attention●Alexandra Daddario Sexy - Mayfair Witches - S01E05 (2023) Alexandra Daddario appears in a sexy scene in Season 1, Episod
Alexandra Daddario appears in an intimate scene in Season 1, Episode 5 of 'Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches', the 2023 AMC adaptation of Anne Rice's novel series. The actress plays Rowan Mayfair in the supernatural drama, and the episode scene has become a trending topic of discussion among viewers and fans of the show.
- 36Developer shares favorite Wisp programming examples●If you want to see # wisp # code I like, here are some sources: https://www. draketo.de/software/advent-of- wisp-code-20
Developer Arne Babenhauserheide pointed followers to a collection of Wisp code examples he likes, hosted on his site draketo.de. The links include an Advent of Wisp Code 2021 series, simple code snippets such as a basic web endpoint, and the 'Enter Three Witches' project on controlling complexity. Wisp is a whitespace-based syntax for Scheme, and the post serves as a showcase for people curious about the language's readability.
- 37Helldivers 2 anti-cheat switch sparks backlash and review bombing▼Helldivers 2 studio warns mods may break as it switches to new anti-cheat, and the negative reviews are dropping on Stea
Arrowhead, the studio behind Helldivers 2, has warned players that mods may break as it replaces its current system with Easy Anti-Cheat to combat recent cheating. The studio says the change will be more effective against cheat mods, but the move has triggered a wave of negative reviews on Steam, with more than 1,000 posted as players push back over broken mods and the new mandatory software.
- 38Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pivots campaign ads to redistricting push●Maryland Gov. Wes Moore switches campaign ads to promote redistricting
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has shifted his campaign advertising to focus on redistricting, according to a Washington Post report. The move signals that the Democratic governor is prioritising the state's congressional map redrawing efforts in his public messaging, tying his political brand to a fight with potential implications for party control of Congress.
- 39Large protests in France began with high school students demanding better schools●https://www. walknews.com/1407860/ フランス大規模デモ、発端は教育環境の改善求める高校生の抗議活動「暴力的な意図なくゾンビや魔女に仮装」 – 読売新聞 # News # World # WorldNews
Mass demonstrations have spread across France, but the movement reportedly started with high school students protesting to demand improvements in their educational environment. The students, some dressed as zombies or witches, said the costumes carried no violent intent. The protests have since grown into large-scale nationwide demonstrations drawing widespread attention.
- 40Post jokes that medieval witch-hunts were invented for power●"Well we've gotten rid of the Cathars and Waldensians, we should look for some new work." "What if we just made up some
A widely shared satirical exchange imagines medieval church authorities, having eliminated the Cathars and Waldensians, deciding to invent a new apocalyptic enemy to preserve their power. The post uses dark humour to suggest that persecution movements like witch-hunts were manufactured political tools rather than genuine threats, a reading that resonates with readers drawing parallels to how modern movements create enemies to sustain themselves.