Within the real-world matrix of the great entertainment industry nostalgia machine, it’s hard to pin down the true legacy of The Matrix trilogy. The first film and its two sequels changed cinema, certainly. And yet, it’s difficult to point out a bunch of movies that are like the original Matrix trilogy that are any good. In 1999 it felt like the new Star Wars, but unlike Star Wars, nobody can agree if the two sequels in the trilogy are just fine or outright terrible....

This is everything parents need to know about the new CDC mask guidelines, the concerns experts have about them, and what they mean for families with unvaccinated kids. The New CDC Guidelines for Mask-Wearing The new CDC mask guidelines state that vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask in most settings, both indoor and outdoor. The following are exceptions in which vaccinated people should continue to wear a mask:...

The anti-child labor movement began in earnest around the turn of the 20th century. It was not a radical movement exactly — coinciding as it did with other labor pushes — but it did fly in the face of American tradition. The Pilgrims, after all, had seen child labor as a means of teaching boys and girls to toe the line of the faithful. And the puritanical notion that children must be worked, pushed to its own ends by big business, remained persuasive to many parents (particularly parents struggling to make ends meet)....

There are very few actors who can do everything as well as Chris can. His filmography covers almost every genre, from True Blood to Wet Hot American Summer and Happy! to Oz. Of course, none of the characters are the same, but the one string that ties all his roles together is just how darn comfortable he is being completely nude. If we had to put him in a typecast, naked would be his, and he’d be alone in that category....

hot streak Cold Open Ketanji Brown Jackson was officially confirmed as Supreme Court Justice last week, so naturally, that was the focus of SNL’s cold open. After being congratulated by President Biden (James Austin Johnson) at the White House, Jackson (Ego Nwodim) was visited by former Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg (Kate McKinnon), Justice Thurgood Marshall (Keenan Thompson), Harriet Tubman (Punkie Johnson), and Jackie Robinson (Chris Redd), who offered her a range of goofy advice, including “always label your lunches” and “watch out for batteries....

They are also, as the bros on the street say, crushing it. And there’s something to be said for that, too. Scooter Braun Cool Dad Job: Svengali Latest Cool Dad Achievement: Putting his finger in all of the pies. In his role as Justin Bieber’s manager and spirit guide, Scooter Braun, 38, may be the most prominent and public surrogate father figure in America. And Bieber, now married and seemingly happy, has every reason in the world to listen when his dude passes down some advice....

The safety warning urges parents to not use the Rockers for infant sleep, to not leave their kids alone when in the Rockers, and to not add extra material to the Rockers. “Just three years ago, this agency oversaw the recall of the Fisher-Price Rock ’n Play after a staggering number of infant deaths. Tragically, we now grieve 13 more infant deaths in Fisher-Price Rockers,” CPSC commissioner Richard Trumka Jr....

A dad of two young kids went viral on TikTok, showcasing his little ones working on perfecting their death growl. Hearing our kids scream usually causes us to cringe while trying to figure out why they’re screaming. Still, for Topher, who goes by skeptikmetalon TikTok, it’s quite the opposite. The proud dad recorded a video of his two daughters, 3 and 7 years old, practicing their heavy metal screams. They tried out their skills on several metal-esque phrases like “fire,” “blaze in,” and “the force of fire....

Some of the starkest findings of the Kids Count report are related to economic burdens black families continue to face, even as much of the country continues to view the great recession as just a bad memory. Despite the economic recovery, 34-percent of black children are growing up in poverty. That’s over double the national average of 19-percent and triple the poverty rate of white children, 12-percent of whom are growing up impoverished....

Vulture‘s Craig Jenkins asked Grohl about his stance on Elden filing a lawsuit that claims the photo amounts to child pornography and, at first, Grohl basically avoided getting into it while making it clear he disagrees with it. “I don’t know that I can speak on it because I haven’t spent too much time thinking about it,” Grohl explained. “I feel the same way most people do in that I have to disagree....

Mayor Bowser didn’t just stop at pomp and circumstance, however. Amid being hotly criticized for the way the D.C. police have handled the protests that have happened every night in the city for over a week, Bowser requested President Trump to withdraw all federal law enforcement and military police across the city and specifically raised concern about the amount of federal law enforcement officers patrolling the streets of D.C. without any identifying insignia, which is required in the city....

Well, if you’re interested, today’s a good day to buy one. Outdoor lifestyle shop Huckberry has 25 percent off a variety of high-end hard and soft-sided coolers from Otterbox. Best known for their near-indestructible protective cases that are fully waterproof and make every phone seem as though it’s wearing an exo-skeleton, Otterbox got into the high-end cooler game last year. Their hard-shelled coolers fall into the Venture Series. They come in 25-, 45- and 65-quart size and are not only insulated enough to keep ice frozen for up to two weeks (two weeks!...

The original film was based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, a female warrior, and Li Shang was her commanding officer in the movie. In the film, Shang was in charge of training the male recruits and getting them ready for battle. In one of the movie’s songs, he says he is going to “make a man out” of them. He wasn’t an essential character in the film, but he was popular with people who love the original Disney classic....

“A divorce attorney takes on many different roles over the course of your case,” says Austin family law and divorce lawyer Abraham Kant. “At separate times, or all at once, your attorney will be your advisor, spokesperson, negotiator, and trusted confidant. They need to not only know the law, but be able to explain it clearly, without condescension. As such, they must be personable, knowledgeable and approachable.” Keeping these criteria firmly in mind, here’s what else you should look for when finding for the right divorce lawyer....

Before you react, there are some questions about this largely self-reported data. Such as: Do the numbers regarding who gets caught cheating align with the numbers of people actually cheating? Do respondents to the surveys used by social scientists lie? According to Tammy Nelson, Ph.D., a couples therapist and author of When You’re The One Who Cheats, there’s reason to suspect that women may be not only cheating more, but also getting away with it more frequently....

Sherrie, I think a lot of people are wondering that very thing as they head off for summer vacation. While you may not need it for smaller trips, travel insurance can certainly help you rest easier when you’ve put a consider amount of money into your journey — or if you’re traveling outside the country. And at less than 10 percent of the cost of your trip in most cases, it’s usually a pretty affordable safety net....

SB 8, also known as the heartbeat bill, bans abortion at six weeks (amounting to an outright ban of nearly 90 percent of abortions in the state) and deputizes individual citizens to find abortion abetters and sue them in state courts. Individual who find abetters receive incentive payments of $10,000. As a result of the bill has effectively overturned Roe vs. Wade. The DOJ filing claims: “This relief is necessary to protect the constitutional rights of women and the sovereign interest of the United States…Not only has SB 8 imperiled the rights of Texas residents; it has had an extreme impact on the rights of women in other states, including in Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico....

In court documents obtained by The Blast, Dwyane filed paperwork with the Los Angeles Superior Court on Aug. 17, since Zaya is under 18-years-old and unable to petition on behalf of herself. The outlet reports Dwyane notified his ex-wife and Zaya’s mom, Siohvaughn Funches, of the petition, but notes he has “full authority” to decide on Zaya’s behalf. The legal name change petition comes two years after the former basketball star shared on the Ellen DeGeneres Show that he and his wife, and Zaya’s stepmom, Gabrielle Union, “are proud parents of a child in the LGBTQ+ community and we’re proud allies as well....

For a limited time, beginning April 11, the Madrigal family are being honored throughout Disneyland in a series of light shows and displays, character appearances, and floats. Mirabel herself will be at the park where kids and parents can get a photo op, posing in front of a mural of the whole Madrigal family. The park will highlight the earworm song that won’t leave our brains, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” by overtaking the iconic “it’s a small world” through “projection and lighting effects and an artistic style inspired by the lyrics, with select moments that feature characters from the film,” Shawn Slater, Senior Communications Manager, Disney Live Entertainment writes in a company blog post....

The ten-part (!) limited series was slated for a June release, likely timed to hit the airwaves just after the NBA Finals, when interest in basketball is peaking just as new basketball games suddenly abate. But thanks to the coronavirus, the NBA season is suspended and the NCAA tournament canceled, leaving millions of basketball fans to sit at home watching classic games and crying. There arguably has never been a better time for something like The Last Dance to be released....