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If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Blunder.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter F appears twice.

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Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter G.

The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

GAFFE

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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When Ukraine struck Russian data centers earlier this week, it was a stark reminder that the massive buildings are becoming a target in warfare. In March, the Iranian military struck Amazon data centers in the United Arab Emirates, which remained out of service several months later.

While warfare attacks on data centers may seem like a distant threat for Americans, a cybersecurity expert tells Mashable that they remain a valuable target for physical and digital breaches, even in the U.S.

SEE ALSO: Did Ukraine’s strikes on data centers really silence Russian bots?

"Everything you do online goes to a data center," says Charles Brooks, an adjunct lecturer in cybersecurity at Georgetown University.

The average person's Netflix viewing, Google Doc usage, and personal online banking, for example, typically rely on the servers housed in data centers.

Additionally, cloud computing services used by the government, healthcare systems, financial institutions, and businesses need data centers. They're also vital for Earth-to-space communications, Brooks says.

That's why stealing sensitive information from data center servers or disrupting their operations altogether has become alluring for state-backed criminal hackers and operatives.

Brooks says the 20-year-old adage of "data is the new oil" feels particularly true today. Just as oil supply and revenue have long been targets of war and government pressure campaigns, data has become immensely valuable and part of critical infrastructure.

"If something does happen it could be catastrophic," Brooks says of a potential data center breach in the U.S.

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3 threats to U.S. data centers

While a foreign drone-powered attack on an American data center is highly unlikely, Brooks says one could become the target of a physical breach with explosives. Though the damage might be limited, such an attack would be a symbolic victory for terrorists, or violent groups opposed to AI and its infrastructure.

Physical security vulnerabilities

Brooks says data centers must be fortified with more than surveillance cameras, alarms, and barbed-wire fences. He recommends electrified perimeters, security guards, and defensive spaces around the control center and water-cooling systems.

The inside job

The most likely source of a breach is the insider who can access servers, data, and infrastructure because they have permission to be in the building, Brooks says. Whether this person is disgruntled, on an adversary's payroll, or makes a costly mistake, they can still provide valuable information to bad actors, share security vulnerabilities, or interfere with a data center's critical operations.

Brooks suggests using AI surveillance to detect unusual behavior and guard against malicious insiders. He believes the trade-off of potential false positives, in which a worker is falsely flagged as acting suspiciously, would be worth it given the types of vital information stored at data centers.

Brooks also supports rigorous background checks similar to the kind staff in hospitals and power plants undergo.

"Who you hire has a responsibility that that may go beyond a normal security job," Brooks says.

AI-powered hacking

AI tools allow bad actors to rapidly scale their hacking efforts, including those against data centers.

For example, Anthropic recently released a security report detailing how individuals, including those backed by foreign governments, have used AI to automate cyber spying operations and conduct espionage.

Brooks says AI makes it easier for criminal hacker groups to efficiently "pan" the internet for clues about how to digitally infiltrate an AI data center. That might mean phishing an employee to access and use their system credentials.

"They're scaling these attacks [with] much greater capacity, and they're using AI software to find vulnerabilities that they didn't know were there before," Brooks says.

Why Americans should care about U.S. data center security

Brooks argues that data center security is a national security issue, given that the facilities have become critical infrastructure.

Even if a digital breach in an American data center feels invisible, it would likely have a ripple effect on ordinary people's lives. People might be unable to work or conduct business or become the victims of a ransomware attack that includes their personal and sensitive data.

Brooks said that data center security should be guided by partnerships between the government and private companies that own them.

Fortifying U.S. facilities, he added, is essential because they're "really the repository of all key data."

You Can See Everything, comedian Nathan Fielder's documentary about Elizabeth Holmes' last days of freedom before being sent to prison for fraud, is now in theaters. So, now audiences curious and dubious can see for themselves if it lives up to the hype.

From the moment the internet got a glimpse of You Can See Everything, people have been obsessed. Rumors about what the movie contained sparked out of its Telluride Film Festival premiere, and grew more intense at its New York Film Festival debut.

That's where this critic saw the film. And in the span of its nearly three-hour runtime, I went from dubious about its conceit to a believer in its brilliance.

SEE ALSO: Does 'You Can See Everything' live up to the hype?

In my review, I wrote: "The project seemed preposterous, like something born from MadLibs or a brain-rot meme."

But whether you want to know more before you purchase a ticket or want to make sense of what you've just seen or just want to be up on the discourse, we're now going into spoilers for You Can See Everything.

Is this a real documentary? 

Yes. Co-directed by Nathan Fielder and filmmaker Lance Oppenheim (Primetime), You Can See Everything documents the 34 days of Holmes' life ahead of her incarceration for fraud.

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The film employs fly-on-the-wall footage around the home she shares with her partner, Billy Evans, and their children. It also includes interviews conducted by Fielder with Holmes, Evans, and her parents, as well as re-enactment sequences.

Why is You Can See Everything rated R? 

Mainly because the film includes full frontal nudity.

Who is naked in You Can See Everything? 

Billy Evans is filmed in the shower of the rental home that he and Holmes share ahead of her incarceration. 

What's the context of the teaser, where Holmes stares? 

Days before her incarceration, Fielder speaks with her without Evans around to get a sense of what she might be hiding. It plays out in the movie as it does in the teaser. 

Is Nathan Fielder playing a character or himself? 

This will be a matter debated by his fans. Compared to Nathan for You or The Rehearsal, Fielder is less comedically wooden in You Can See Everything. He more often cracks a smile or is openly incredulous or challenging. However, there are scenes of deep social discomfort that play well to his style of comedy. 

Does the doc go up to the present day?

No. The film ends around the winter of 2025.

In a Q&A following the New York Film Festival premiere of You Can See Everything, Fielder and Oppenheim revealed that communication with the couple broke down from there. 

Has Elizabeth Holmes seen You Can See Everything? 

In the NYFF Q&A, Fielder confirmed she had not. 

Has Billy Evans seen You Can See Everything? 

In the NYFF Q&A, Fielder confirmed he had not. 

Nathan Fielder lives with Elizabeth Holmes, Billy Evans, and their children in "You Can See Everything." Credit: A24 Who's running Elizabeth Holmes' social media accounts?  SEE ALSO: What's going on with Elizabeth Holmes' X account? ' Is Amanda Seyfried in You Can See Everything? 

Yes. Among some of the more mind-bending elements of this documentary, Fielder urges Holmes to watch The Dropout with him while cameras roll. The Dropout was a critically acclaimed Hulu mini-series in which Amanda Seyfried played Holmes; she later won an Emmy for her performance.

Ahead of You Can See Everything's theatrical release, Seyfried seemed to deny any knowledge of the documentary.

Asked about her rumored involvement in the doc while on the red carpet for the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd, Seyfried told Entertainment Tonight, "It's Nathan Fielder, and I know what he does. It's wild. And everybody's saying it's wild. So, I don't know. I want to know more."

Seyfried is in You Can See Everything, and in more than just clips from The Dropout. 

Fielder reached out to Seyfried because of her Emmy–winning turn in The Dropout to dissect some of his interactions with Holmes. Then, he invited her to re-enact other interactions, with Seyfried in the Holmes role. Christopher Abbott also appears, playing Billy Evans.

Is Elizabeth Holmes lying to Nathan Fielder?

This is the biggest question presented by You Can See Everything. The film leaves it up to the viewer to decide who to trust. The final act even calls Fielder's perspective into question, as he reflects on his feelings about "Liz" and how that impacts whether or not he can believe her.

At the NYFF Q&A, Fielder and Oppenheim said the crew was often divided on what a scene or moment meant. And the film's tight aspect ratio, which offers a close look at its subjects' micro-expressions, urges viewers to look close and decide for themselves. So, who do you believe?

Who's on first?

Who.

You Can See Everything Is Now playing in theaters.

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Right now, you can get the 75-inch Toshiba Z670 Series Mini-LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV (75Z670R, 2026) for $847.99, down from $999.99, at Amazon. That's a 15% discount, or $152 in savings. This is the lowest price we've seen on this model to date.

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For anyone connecting a PS5 or Xbox Series X, this model is specifically equipped to handle next-gen consoles. It features a native 144Hz refresh rate and a Game Mode Pro that supports VRR, ALLM, and AMD FreeSync Premium for smooth, tear-free gameplay (great news for anyone planning to play GTA 6). Bonus: It's a Fire TV, so you'll also get access to all your streaming apps, plus built-in Alexa for voice commands.

The dragons haven't even taken flight, and Fourth Wing fans are already breathing fire.

Prime Video has reportedly found its Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson for the upcoming adaptation of Rebecca Yarros's bestselling romantasy series, with Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya set to play the enemies-turned-lovers at the center of the story. And naturally, people online have thoughts.

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For years, readers have imagined what the dragon riders of Basgiath War College might look like in real life, sharing fancasts, character edits, and fan art across social media. But now that two of the series' most beloved characters have actual faces, not everyone is ready to embrace the casting.

According to Deadline, Sakraya was already a popular choice among fans to play the shadow-wielding Xaden, and early reactions suggest that plenty of readers are happy to see the German actor land the role.

McGregor's casting as Violet, meanwhile, has sparked a more contentious conversation, with some fans questioning whether she fits their vision of the character, while others urge readers to reserve judgment until they see her in costume.

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But some fans can already see the vision. "Just picture Esther brunette. That's a perfect Violet. She looks like she has bird bones. I can see it. I can see her dislocating things. It makes sense to me," TikToker @kittykiju said, referencing Violet's physical fragility, which plays a significant role in the books.

Others are praising McGregor's acting skills. "I dont go here but Fourth Wing fans i am so jealous you got the amazing Esther McGregor as a lead because shes just fantastic," one person posted on X.

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Of course, some fans have already turned to AI to visualize McGregor as Violet, which raises its own questions about how much AI-generated character art has shaped readers' expectations of what these fictional characters should look like. After all, there's a difference between imagining a character and expecting a real person to look exactly like that imagined version.

Previously, McGregor starred in the Prime Video teen thriller We Were Liars, and Sakraya's English-language credits include Netflix's Warrior Nun and the Peacock series Those About to Die.

The debate has gotten so lively that the Fourth Wing subreddit had to create a second casting megathread after the first surpassed 1,000 comments.

Welcome to the parapet, Esther and Emilio. It's going to be a bumpy ride — but I, personally, can't wait.

Those About to Die airs on Peacock in the U.S.; Prime Video distributes it in some international markets.

Teachers have a lot to get off their chests. Helping a classroom full of students learn to read, write, and work on their own is already a big job. Add chatbots that can do the homework — or create the lesson it’s based on — and there’s even more to work through.

Some are taking those frustrations to TikTok and Reddit, and finding plenty of people to commiserate with. Self-described teachers share accounts of students who need help getting through a sentence, or who hand in assignments they can’t explain. Some teachers for advice, others just need to vent.

SEE ALSO: Trump signs AI education order to train K-12 students amidst competition from China

In the replies, fellow educators recognize their own school days, while parents weigh in with concerns about their children’s education. The discussions can get heated, but some of the posts drawing attention are more personal — teachers admitting how hard their jobs have become.

In a TikTok posted a week ago, first-grade teacher Carol Fernandez broke down in tears as she talks about her students' struggles — along with her own.

"Clearly theyre not studying at home. Theyre failing." She gave an example of an exam, stating that only 1 student passed out of 34, and also telling a story about how they can't write words correctly, even when copying them from a board.

"It's exhausting," she says. "Its almost scary. And then you start questioning yourself, thinking, is it me?"

Teachers and parents in the comments tell her she isn’t alone, sharing their own concerns about students and their children falling behind.

"It's not you. These kids are DIFFERENT nowadays," wrote one commenter. "I had to quit. I ended up in an in-patient unit in September due to poor mental health. 30 beds...5 of us were teachers. This is nuts," wrote another. One commenter had her own theory: "It's the iPads. Now they have shorter attention spans so it's harder to teach them and it's harder for them to learn."

The frustration in those comments shows up in the research, too. In a Pew Research Center report published in 2024, 77 percent of U.S. public K–12 teachers said their jobs were frequently stressful, and 68 percent said they were frequently overwhelming. Most said they couldn’t get everything done during regular work hours. And students are having a hard time, too: On the 2024 Nation’s Report Card, 40 percent of fourth graders scored below the test’s Basic level in reading, with average scores falling from 2022.

Then there’s the challenge of getting students to focus long enough to learn. In a federal survey, about a quarter of public school leaders said student inattention severely hurt learning at their schools. The same share said it severely hurt staff morale. Many also share that commenter’s concerns about screens: In Feb. 2025, 73 percent said cellphone use had negatively affected students' attention spans. Apparently, "eyes on the board" has become a pretty big ask.

SEE ALSO: Kids don't need chatbots. Teach them this about AI instead.

Over on Reddit’s r/Teachers, users express the same exhaustion — and can sound considerably angrier. In a thread titled "I do not know how to teach kids this low," a user identifying themselves as a high school teacher writes: "They do not know how to write words and I have to stand over them and give them each letter. This is HIGH SCHOOL."

In one viral screenshot titled "My 8th graders are absolutely helpless," the user writes, "Independent work doesn't exist anymore because if I'm not right by their side holding their hand then nothing will get done," adding, "Maybe this isn't the right career for me." Another poster directs their anger at districts allowing students to advance without catching up: "Why are you okay with these students not getting appropriate help?" they ask. "I'm horrified at how our districts baby these parents."

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Now add in a chatbot that can fill in the answers before class even starts, and teaching becomes harder than ever. In another r/Teachers thread, "Student 'finishing' the activities in seconds," a user describes a student who repeatedly announced she was finished with textbook exercises almost immediately. The giveaway came when she claimed to have completed an activity requiring a video the teacher hadn’t played yet. Asked to put her answers on the board, the student struggled. "Half of them were completely wrong, and the other half were barely intelligible," the poster writes. As another user added, "That's what you get for trusting ChatGPT."

In the replies, users debated extra assignments, consequences, and moving more work into the classroom. One suggested having students watch recorded lessons at home and complete assignments in class, using pencil and paper, saying it's best if "students don't see the assignment until they get to class." Another questioned why suspected cheating should create yet another task for the teacher: "Oh, so the student who cheats through everything gets to have their teacher create more work for them to cheat through?" "The kid needs a detention and a call home lol," she adds.

Using a chatbot for schoolwork doesn’t automatically mean cheating. But teachers are navigating a classroom where those tools are already common: A Pew Research Center report published in February found that 54 percent of U.S. teens had used chatbots for help with schoolwork, and one in 10 said they did all or most of their schoolwork with chatbot assistance. For teachers already worried about students working independently, a completed assignment doesn't even give any sense of comfort.

SEE ALSO: I'm a college writing professor. Here's what AI still can't do

Of course, students aren’t the only people hoping AI can make the school day more manageable. As Mashable reported in July 2025, the American Federation of Teachers announced an AI training academy backed by Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic. That means teachers are being encouraged to embrace AI to ease their workloads, even as figuring out how students use it adds more to their plates.

Even figuring out whether a student used AI can become a project of its own. In a 2025 essay for Mashable, college writing professor Jonathan D. Fitzgerald discussed tools including GPTZero, ZeroGPT, and TurnItIn, describing how AI detectors could give conflicting verdicts on the same text. "How can a teacher approach a student with an accusation of AI plagiarism without concrete evidence, or really any way to get that evidence?" he wrote.

Interestingly, as per the Reddit threads, some students have questions about the teacher’s work, too. In another post, a student reportedly recognizes a teacher’s assignment formatting because it resembles the study guides they make with ChatGPT and reported it to the co-teacher. "It’s literally the meme of two AIs just communicating with each other," the poster writes.

Separate images circulating as alleged examples of classroom handouts show counting hands with six digits apiece, a fraction diagram with more sections than its label calls for, and a population map containing garbled place names.

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Some school systems are putting limits on how far this AI experiment can go. On Sept. 2, New York City announced a one-year moratorium on student-facing generative AI from pre-K through eighth grade, with exceptions including assistive uses. The policy allows limited, supervised high school pilots and lets teachers continue using approved tools for planning and operational tasks.

"There are a lot of holes in the policy, if we are being honest," Liat Olenick, AIM Coalition and Climate Families NYC organizer, told Mashable. "But Kindergartners will not be talking to chatbots this fall, and that is huge progress. We made that change this year."

As we move into the next phase of AI in schools, more policies like this will be needed. As generative AI becomes part of everyday life, the goal should be to make the most of what it has to offer while making sure neither students nor teachers take shortcuts that leave students unprepared for what comes after graduation. How well schools strike that balance is something teachers — and the rest of us — will be watching.

MapQuest will not go gentle into that good night.

The navigation software — which debuted in 1996 and was later eclipsed by competitor Google Maps — is currying favor with new users by taking a hard line against Flock cameras.

Users can now track nearby Flock cameras and other surveillance systems using the platform's new Surveillance Layer, released yesterday to its mobile app. The layer includes location data for automatic license plate readers (APLRs) and other public cameras from almost a dozen companies: Flock, Motorola Solutions (Vigilant), Genetec, Axis Communications, Axon, Leonardo (ELSAG), Neology, Rekor, PlateSmart, Ubicquia, and Verkada.

According to MapQuest's terms, the data is sourced from Open Street Map contributors. Open Street Map is an open source, community-created mapping database.

SEE ALSO: Flock CEO says it won't work with clients who abuse its surveillance, but claims none have

Crowdsourced Flock maps have risen in popularity over the last year as communities fight back against the "public security" company. A nationwide backlash to ALPRs has resulted in intense scrutiny on Flock, including a recent Senate inquiry. Flock's CEO has doubled down on the company's partnerships with law enforcement and city governments, recently stating that only a small number of bad actors have abused its technology.

MapQuest shows nearby license plate readers as well as general surveillance cameras. Credit: MapQuest Credit: MapQuest

Flock partners have faced multiple accusations of misusing the surveillance system to stalk, harass, and profile individuals.

MapQuest saw an influx of new users in September, after the website announced it wouldn't honor President Donald Trump's executive order to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America." Last year, the platform also debuted a customizable map feature that let users rename the Gulf of Mexico, following the Trump administration's announcement it was changing the geographical area's name to "Gulf of America."

The Roads Have Eyes! 👁️ Turn on the Surveillance Layer in Map Options to see known license plate readers from Flock Safety, Motorola Solutions (Vigilant), Genetec, Axis Communications, Axon, Leonardo (ELSAG), Neology, Rekor, PlateSmart, Ubicquia, Verkada, and other outdoor surveillance cameras.

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— MapQuest (@mapquest.com) October 15, 2026 at 3:49 PM How to turn on MapQuest's surveillance layer Total Time

• 5 min.

What You Need

• MapQuest app

Step 1: Download the MapQuest App.

Step 2: Tap the "layers" icon on the bottom right corner of the map.

Step 3: Toggle on "Surveillance."

Step 4: Look for the "eyes" to spot nearby surveillance cameras.

Credit: MapQuest Credit: MapQuest

You Can See Everything, a three-hour documentary about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, opens in theaters this week. You'd think Holmes would be the main point of focus, but people are coming out of it wondering about her husband, too.

Holmes is married to a man named Billy Evans, who is not a household name like his wife. If you saw You Can See Everything or want to see it, and you need to know more about Evans, here is a basic rundown of how he got to this point.

Who is Billy Evans? His life before Elizabeth Holmes

Prior to meeting Holmes, Evans came from a San Diego family known for a line of family-owned hotels in the area. William and Anne Evans, Billy's grandparents, founded the company in 1953, according to the Evans Hotels website. According to Business Insider, Evans Hotels operates the Bahia Resort Hotel, the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, and The Lodge at Torrey Pines.

Evans, however, did not work in the hotel business prior to meeting Holmes. According to his LinkedIn profile, he graduated from MIT in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. During his time at MIT, he took student gigs at financial companies around California and was also a student brand manager at Red Bull.

Eventually, Evans took a job at LinkedIn in 2017 as a "strategy and leadership program analyst." Later in 2017, he joined Luminar Technologies, an autonomous-car tech firm.

How Billy Evans met Elizabeth Holmes

It's around this time that Evans met Holmes at a house party in San Francisco in 2017, per a joint interview the two gave to the New York Times in 2023. The timing of this is important, as Holmes was not indicted for fraud until early 2018. She had been a source of controversy prior to meeting Evans, but had not yet been charged by the SEC.

As stated in that interview, Holmes and Evans talked for three consecutive hours at the party. According to Evans, it "isn't an overstatement" to say they fell in love right away. Per Holmes, her public controversy allowed Evans to "get to know [Holmes] in a totally different way," leading them to connect in "a really deep way."

Their relationship became a public matter after they were spotted together at Burning Man. The two of them got engaged in August 2018. A few months later, at the start of 2019, Evans left his job at Luminar, per the New York Post. The Post's report included the nugget that his co-workers at the firm thought he left because of the public scrutiny around his relationship with Holmes.

Where Billy Evans and Elizabeth Holmes stand today

Evans would become one of several people who submitted letters of support during her 2022 trial in an effort to reduce her sentence. In his statement, he wrote he fell in love after speaking with her at the party before he really realized who she was. He was reluctant to start a romantic relationship for about six months because of the controversy, but it "was not long before the friendship turned into something more," per his letter.

The couple has two children: a son named William, born in 2021, and a daughter named Invicta, born in 2023. The family relocated to Texas prior to her imprisonment, close to the minimum-security facility where Holmes now resides. You Can See Everything covers the move and the family's last days together before Holmes had to leave. Family visits between Holmes and her husband and children are allowed, but conjugal visits between husband and wife are not, per People.

Evans insists that Holmes is his "best friend and soulmate," according to People. Holmes continues to maintain her innocence.

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For some added context, Airwrap discounts usually max out around $150 during the holidays. I should also point out that another model geared toward straight and wavy hair has already sold out at Best Buy at its clearance price of $552.99. (And that's a way worse deal!)

Launched in 2024, the Airwrap i.d. is a mid-tier variant of Dyson's legendary multi-styler with several different attachments and Bluetooth support — meaning you can use the MyDyson mobile app to program a custom hair routine. It was re-released in amber silk for the holidays last year, so I'm assuming Best Buy is just getting rid of its remaining inventory to make way for this season's new limited-edition "plum and copper" finish.

The Curly + Coily version of the Airwrap i.d. comes with conical barrel, diffuser, volumizing brush, loop brush, long barrel, fast dryer, and detangling comb attachments (plus a storage case and filter-cleaning brush).

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Late-season clearance sales and early holiday discounts are the perfect recipe for some excellent outdoor deals this time of year. Case in point: Right now, Amazon has the Yeti Roadie 48 Wheeled Cooler on sale for a record-low price of $340, shaving $85 off its MSRP.

The Roadie 48 can hold up to 76 cans (without ice) or 54 pounds of ice (without cans) and is tall enough to fit most wine bottles and two-liter soda bottles, making it ideal for bustling tailgates and watch parties. It has a retractable handle and puncture-resistant wheels, so you can take it just about anywhere. Amazon reviewers have rated it very highly for its cooling performance and mobility.

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Note that Amazon's deal only applies to the lime green "venom" colorway, which is a win for Seattle Seahawks fans (or angels who are still bumping Charli xcx's 2024 album, brat). The other colors are still stuck at full price at Amazon and other retailers, including the Yeti website.

When you think of Avatar: The Last Airbender and its sequel series, "horror" isn't the first word that comes to mind. While the franchise has dealt with some frightening elements, from Koh the Face Stealer to Korra being haunted by visions of her poisoned self, it has rarely crafted an episode that delves fully into the horror genre.

SEE ALSO: 'Avatar: Seven Havens' episode 5 is chock-full of 'Last Airbender' Easter eggs

The sole exception is The Last Airbender's Book 3 episode "The Puppetmaster," the show's 2007 Halloween special. Throughout the episode, The Last Airbender fashions an unsettling mystery about disappearances from a Fire Nation village during the full moon. By the episode's end, the culprit is revealed to be Hama, a waterbender who's able to manipulate people's bodies by bending the blood in their veins. The bloodbending reveal has lasting consequences, popping up again in The Legend of Korra in a major way, but it also opens the door for some genuinely frightening body horror. No Avatar fan can forget the first time they witnessed the herky-jerky movements of Katara, Aang, and Sokka as they succumbed to Hama's bloodbending. The Legend of Korra ups that body horror significantly, twisting bloodbending victims' limbs to impossible positions, but it's the sinister build-up and Hama's betrayal that keep "The Puppetmaster" standing tall as Avatar's scariest episode.

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Now, though, Avatar: Seven Havens has gifted viewers with a new addition to the Avatar Halloween canon with its sixth episode, "Night of the Afflicted."

The episode's name references George A. Romero's classic zombie movie Night of the Living Dead, and it delivers on its promise with a storyline that can only be described as "zombies by way of Avatar."

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The zombies in Seven Havens are not reanimated corpses, but rather citizens who have been "afflicted" by contact with the diamond anomaly from the show's second episode. In the case of Brigade Commander Bountan (voiced by Clyde Kusatsu), that means getting zapped by the anomaly's energy ray. In the case of Brigade members like Tala (voiced by Anjali Bhimani), that means making contact with the strange red crystals the anomaly left behind, which then embedded themselves in her skin in a case of gnarly body horror.

On top of the crystals, Seven Havens adds further disconcerting physical characteristics to its afflicted to turn them into zombie analogs. The darkened circles around their eyes give them a near-undead look. Meanwhile, their eyes themselves are downright terrifying: glowing, red, and bloodshot. What they see through these eyes is even worse. Under the anomaly's influence, twin Avatars Pavi (voiced by Saheli Khan) and Nisha (voiced by Aishu Devan) turn into downright monsters.

Possessed by fear, the sight of Pavi and Nisha sparks a fit of violent paranoia in the afflicted, resulting in a stampede akin to that of a zombie horde. What follows is a claustrophobic chase through darkened tunnels, the kind that would be right at home in a zombie film.

Threaded through it all is the moving story of Pavi learning to ask for help from Nisha. At the start of the episode, Pavi begins feeling phantom pain from her lost leg. While she waits for a new prosthetic, she uses a crutch and insists she doesn't need assistance from anyone, worrying that her limb difference will make her a lesser Avatar in the eyes of the White Lotus. By the episode's end, though, she overcomes that fear and asks Nisha for help in their fight against a newly manifested anomaly. The question doesn't just aid Pavi: It also aids Nisha, who looked terrified at the thought of facing the spooky diamond alone. Thanks to Pavi's request for help, the twins are able to lean on each other, literally and figuratively, and energybend the anomaly away. Their teamwork puts an end to the zombie story they've found themselves in and sets the stage for the next steps in their joint Avatar journey.

Between its zombie riff and its heartfelt twin story, "Night of the Afflicted" proves to be another strong entry in Seven Havens, as well as its most tonally unique. Pair it with "The Puppetmaster" for extra Avatar spookiness this Halloween season.

Avatar: Seven Havens is now streaming on Paramount+, with new episodes every Friday.

Quick Answer: Choose the Theragun Relief for approachable, everyday muscle recovery, the Theragun Mini for portable recovery and the TheraFace Mask Glo for an upgraded skincare routine. The limited-edition Y2K Grape Blast Theragun Mini adds nostalgic 2000s style to the portable Mini.

Struggling to find the perfect gift for friends and family? Sick of worrying about favorite colors or ideal sizes? Simplify your shopping list by giving the gift of wellness this holiday season and you'll only have to ask one question: Which option benefits my friend's wellbeing the most?

That's where Therabody's self-care lineup comes in handy, especially when you choose one that fits something your giftee already enjoys doing. A massage gun might make sense for the runner who's always complaining about sore legs, while someone with an elaborate skincare routine may get more use out of an LED face mask.

Here's how to find the right Therabody model for each person on your list at Best Buy.

Which Therabody device fits each person on my gift list?

The best Therabody gift comes down to what the person you're shopping for will actually use. Think about whether they're more likely to reach for it after a workout, at their desk, while traveling or during their skincare routine.

A runner can put a massage gun to work after tough workouts, while a frequent traveler may prioritize a compact, lightweight design they can take on a business trip or vacation. For the skincare devotee, the TheraFace Mask Glo brings the focus to self-care, stimulating collagen production for firmer, more radiant skin. Think about how your recipient will actually use the gift, and the right fit becomes much easier to spot.

What to look for when choosing a Theragun

Choosing a Theragun is less about finding the model with the most features and more about figuring out which features you'll actually use. Think about how and where you'll use it, then consider:

• How often you'll use it: Regular recovery or occasional soreness?

• Where you'll use it: Mostly at home or at the gym and while traveling?

• Size, weight and grip: Consider portability, how comfortable it is to hold and whether you can reach areas like your back and shoulders.

• Intensity and speeds: Look at how much control you have over the massage.

• Attachments: Different attachments can target different muscles and areas of the body.

• Noise level: This may matter if you plan to use it around other people.

• Battery life: Frequent users and travelers may want longer stretches between charges.

• Budget: Consider which features matter enough to pay more for.

Theragun Relief vs. Mini: Which one should you gift?

For straightforward everyday recovery, the Theragun Relief is an approachable pick. It weighs 1.37 pounds and boasts one-button control with three speeds, plus standard ball, dampener and thumb attachments for treating different areas. 

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Theragun Relief is good fit for someone who wants a massage gun without much of a learning curve, whether they're sore after workouts or spend long hours at a desk. And you’re not just giving them a feel-good gift, either: A 2023 systematic review published in the Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology found that massage guns may help improve short-term flexibility and range of motion and may support muscle recovery, although research remains limited.

People who travel a lot, meanwhile, may prefer the Theragun Mini 3rd Gen, which CNET’s experts named the best lightweight massage gun. It's Therabody's smallest and lightest Theragun, with three speeds and three attachments, plus Bluetooth connectivity to the Therabody app for additional controls and guided routines.

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If it'll mostly live at home, the Relief keeps things simple. If it's going to the gym, out on the golf course or to the airport and everywhere in between, the Mini is easier to bring along.

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For someone who's more concerned with skincare than sore muscles, the TheraFace Mask Glo makes more sense.

The wearable mask uses 504 LEDs to deliver red, red plus infrared and blue light across the face. A preset treatment takes 12 minutes, and the head strap adds vibration for a scalp massage.

Research into LED skincare is promising, although expectations should stay realistic. A randomized, double-blind study published in 2025 in Medicine found that a home-use mask combining red LED and infrared light improved crow's-feet measurements compared with a sham device after 16 weeks of use.

The Mask Glo can also slip into an existing skincare routine: Put it on, start the preset treatment and let it cycle through its light modes. For someone who takes their skincare time seriously, it's easy to picture this gift getting regular use.

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The limited-edition Y2K Grape Blast Theragun Mini gives Therabody's portable massage gun an early-2000s makeover.

The translucent purple design takes its cues from the colorful, see-through electronics of the Y2K era, but underneath it's a Theragun Mini 3rd Gen. You still get the compact design, three speeds, three attachments and Bluetooth connectivity.

It's a fun pick for someone who'd appreciate a massage gun but doesn't want another black or gray gadget, combining the Mini's portability with a much more eye-catching design.

You can shop Therabody at Best Buy to find a recovery or self-care gift for someone on your list — even if that someone is yourself.

FAQsWhich Therabody is the best gift?

The best choice comes down to how the recipient likes to unwind or recover. Choose the Theragun Relief for everyday recovery, the Mini for portability, the TheraFace Mask Glo for skincare or the Y2K Grape Blast Mini for someone who'll appreciate its limited-edition styling.

Which Theragun is best for travel?

The Theragun Mini 3rd Gen is Therabody's smallest and lightest massage gun, making it the most travel-friendly option covered here. It fits easily into backpacks, gym bags and suitcases, so you can take it wherever you find yourself needing quick relief.

What is the difference between a Theragun and the TheraFace Mask Glo?

Theragun devices use percussive massage for muscle recovery. The TheraFace Mask Glo is a wearable skincare device that uses red, infrared and blue LED light plus vibration massage.

Is there a new Theragun launch this season?

Yes. The limited-edition Y2K Collection includes the Theragun Mini 3rd Gen in Grape Blast, a translucent colorway inspired by the colorful tech of the early 2000s. 

Where can I buy Therabody products?

Therabody products, including Theragun massage guns and TheraFace devices, are available at Best Buy. Shop Therabody at Best Buy to find the device that best fits your holiday wish list.

You remember the wings. You remember the mating bonds. You probably remember Nesta and Cassian's training sessions better than the political situation on the continent (or maybe that’s just me).

But with Sarah J. Maas's next A Court of Thorns and Roses book approaching, some details suddenly feel more pressing. Who is Koschei again? Where did we leave Elain and Lucien? And why are people talking about a sword from an entirely different series?

The last ACOTAR installment, A Court of Silver Flames, gave Nesta a love story, a new community, and a very expensive bargain with the Cauldron. Since then, Maas has expanded this world through her Crescent City books, leaving ACOTAR readers with developments they might have missed.

Here’s what to remember before opening A Court of Splintered Harmony.

Warning: Major spoilers for the published ACOTAR books follow. The Crescent City section also spoils House of Sky and Breath and House of Flame and Shadow.

When does the next ACOTAR book come out?

A Court of Splintered Harmony arrives Oct. 27, 2026. It’s the sixth published installment and carries the subtitle The Valkyrie Cycle, Movement I.

A Court of Forgotten Melody follows on Jan. 12, 2027. Both titles and dates are listed on Maas's official website. Your return to the Night Court could become an extended stay.

What is A Court of Splintered Harmony about?

The official synopsis puts Koschei the Deathless at the center of the threat. Bound to a mountain lake for millennia, he is attracting allies who want to reclaim the human lands.

Prythian is still recovering from the war with Hybern, while betrayals and revelations have divided the Night Court. Everyone will need to work through their issues to confront him.

There are also clues about perspective: A publisher teaser names Lucien in a passage following his thoughts, while another features a character communicating with shadows, strongly suggesting Azriel.

SEE ALSO: Sarah J. Maas announces two new 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' books Which ACOTAR books come before it?

The published reading order is:

1. A Court of Thorns and Roses

2. A Court of Mist and Fury

3. A Court of Wings and Ruin

4. A Court of Frost and Starlight

5. A Court of Silver Flames

The shorter Frost and Starlight bridges Wings and Ruin and Silver Flames. Including it is why the upcoming release is called ACOTAR 6, even if you’ve seen readers count four novels and a novella.

For a targeted reread, start with Silver Flames. Its ending leaves several characters, magical objects, and alliances worth revisiting.

Where did we leave Nesta and Cassian?

By the end of Silver Flames, Nesta has accepted her mating bond with Cassian and defeated the human queen Briallyn. Then Feyre's childbirth crisis forces another decision.

Feyre cannot safely deliver her winged baby, Nyx. Her bargain with Rhysand means her death would also kill him. Nesta uses the Dread Trove and offers back the power she took from the Cauldron to save them, surrendering most of it.

She retains some magic and reveals that she also changed her own body so she could safely carry a winged child. After so much conflict with her family, Nesta ends the book as the person who saves Feyre, Rhysand, and their son.

Why do the Valkyries matter?

Nesta's recovery is closely tied to Gwyn, a priestess, and Emerie, an Illyrian shopkeeper. Through friendship and training, the three revive the traditions of the Valkyries, an ancient order of female warriors.

They're tested when they are kidnapped and forced into the Blood Rite, a dangerous Illyrian trial. Gwyn and Emerie reach the summit of Ramiel; Nesta stays behind to defend the pass so they can continue.

With the upcoming books branded The Valkyrie Cycle, their shared project deserves attention, even if the subtitle doesn’t establish which woman will lead the story.

Who is Koschei, and what does he want?

Koschei is an ancient sorcerer and the brother of the Bone Carver and the Weaver. Confined to a lake on the continent, he still manages to manipulate events beyond it.

He is responsible for the human queen Vassa's curse: She becomes a firebird during the day and returns to human form at night.

In Silver Flames, he works with Briallyn, whose schemes involve acquiring the Dread Trove. Nesta defeats her, but Koschei remains at large — and, according to the new synopsis, his influence is growing.

What's happening with Elain, Lucien, Azriel, and Gwyn?

Elain and Lucien have a mating bond, but she hasn't accepted it. Meanwhile, Elain and Azriel’s attraction becomes explicit in Azriel’s bonus chapter from the Books-A-Million edition of A Court of Silver Flames.

They nearly kiss before Rhysand interrupts. He orders Azriel to stay away, warning that pursuing Elain could provoke a confrontation with Lucien and serious political consequences.

Later, Azriel interacts with Gwyn. After Elain returns the necklace he gave her, he leaves it with Clotho to pass to Gwyn. His response to Gwyn — and his shadows’ behavior around her — has fueled competing romantic theories.

There’s plenty left unresolved, but none of this confirms an endgame pairing.

What is the Dread Trove again?

The three objects central to Silver Flames are the Mask, Harp, and Crown. The Mask can raise the dead, the Harp manipulates passage through space and time, and the Crown can control others.

Nesta’s connection to them comes from having been Made by the Cauldron herself. These objects are separate from the magical weapons she creates during training.

What happened in Crescent City that ACOTAR readers should know?

Skip this section if you want to experience the crossover unspoiled.

At the end of House of Sky and Breath, Bryce Quinlan crosses into the ACOTAR world. House of Flame and Shadow develops that crossover, including her exploration of underground passages with Nesta and Azriel.

Their discoveries connect the Prison’s island to the lost Dusk Court. They also reveal that the Asteri, the powers ruling Bryce's world, are the beings known in Prythian as the Daglan.

Bryce’s Starsword is known in Prythian as Gwydion and is connected to Azriel’s dagger, Truth-Teller. Nesta later lends Bryce the Mask. When Bryce returns it, she also leaves Gwydion with Nesta and encourages her to investigate the eight-pointed star that has repeatedly appeared in her life.

SEE ALSO: Are the 'ACOTAR' leaks real? Here’s what we know, without spoilers. Do you need to read every Sarah J. Maas book first?

For a refresher, prioritize Nesta and the Valkyries, Koschei, the unresolved mating bonds, and the magical objects now in play.

To experience the Crescent City crossover yourself, read House of Earth and Blood, House of Sky and Breath, then House of Flame and Shadow. Maas's official reading guide lists each series in order.

Some of the world's biggest tech companies donated tens of millions of dollars for the construction of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom — and now we know exactly how much money they gave to the White House, too.

According to a new report from the Washington Post, Apple and Nvidia topped the list of donors to Trump's ballroom project, giving $25 million each for the president's pet project. The two tech companies were among the top four donors overall, alongside the Adelson Family Foundation and Charles Ergen, the co-founder of Dish Network.

However, Apple and Nvidia were far from the only tech companies to make massive donations for the ballroom.

Google provided $22 million, via a settlement the company made with Trump related to the shutdown of his YouTube channel following the events of Jan. 6, as Mashable reported previously.

Microsoft donated $10 million, and Palantir was right behind them with a near $10 million donation of their own.

Amazon, Meta, and T-Mobile donated $5 million each.

A number of cryptocurrency companies like Coinbase, Ripple, and the Winklevoss twins, who represent their Gemini crypto exchange, also donated $5 million. Crypto exchange Kraken donated $1 million.

HP and Micron each gave the president $2.5 million and Salesforce donated $2 million.

Non-tech companies like defense contractors and the former CEO of Marvel's foundation also gave tens of millions of dollars to the ballroom project.

In Avatar: Seven Havens, the world of Avatar as we know it has been upended by a devastating cataclysm. However, according to the show's fifth episode, some key relics from Aang and Korra's time still remain.

Episode 5, titled "The One Left Behind," sees twin Avatars Pavi (voiced by Saheli Khan) and Nisha (voiced by Aishu Devan) continuing to investigate their mysterious past. Their sleuthing leads them to a secret room in Commander Karthik's (voiced by Akshay Khanna) office, which is filled to the brim with Easter eggs for keen-eyed Avatar: The Last Airbender fans. Clearly, the White Lotus are expert collectors.

SEE ALSO: 'Avatar: Seven Havens' review: The Avatar apocalypse is a bold, brilliant addition to the franchise What Avatar: The Last Airbender Easter eggs are in Karthik's office?

The Easter eggs start as soon as Pavi and Nisha enter Karthik's secret office. First, they pass a series of toys, including a propeller, a toy hog monkey, and a hand drum. These are the Avatar relics, which the Air Nomads use to find their Avatars at a young age. They appear in The Last Airbender's Book 1 episode "The Storm," when the monks tell Aang that he picked the correct four toys from a selection of thousands, proving he is the Avatar's latest incarnation. Right next to the toys is a Kyoshi warrior war fan.

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On the wall behind Nisha and Pavi are two other key items from The Last Airbender lore. One is Sokka's water tribe club, which Pavi mistakenly identifies as a back scratcher. Next to it is an instrument that resembles the dramyin that nomad Chong, first introduced in Book 2 episode "The Cave of Two Lovers," plays on his journeys. Given the amount of secret passages and rooms in Ellora, there's no doubt his eternal jam "Secret Tunnel" would fit right in in this new world. Pavi could even join in on her kalimba!

Later, Pavi points out a map of the old world, which is the same map The Last Airbender fans saw in the opening credits of every episode. And as Nisha continues her investigation, you can make out several important artifacts on a bookshelf behind her. The bottom shelf holds another Kyoshi warrior fan, while the middle shelf holds Zuko's Blue Spirit mask. Right above it is a sword, which is likely the meteor sword Sokka forged in Book 3 episode "Sokka's Master."

Also present in the room are some beaded Air Nomad necklaces, which could have been worn by Aang, as well as a red umbrella, which may be the same one he received as a gift from villagers in the Book 1 episode "The Fortuneteller." Other prominent artifacts include a strange lantern, whose bulbous red form feels like something out of the Spirit World; a hanging scroll bearing a painting in the same style as the Avatar Wan episodes in The Legend of Korra; and a set of blue and purple robes that appear to be from the Water Tribe.

Karthik's room is filled to the brim with old radios, which would have been technology from Korra's time. But they're by far the least significant Legend of Korra Easter eggs in the room.

Avatar: Seven Havens gives Korra and Asami their first onscreen kiss. Kind of.

That's because the most important Legend of Korra Easter egg is none other than Korra herself! Karthik's room contains a wooden figurine of her, as well as her girlfriend, Asami Sato, and Pavi makes the two figures kiss.

Although Korra and Asami have kissed in the comics, Pavi's playdate with the toys marks their first onscreen kiss, bringing further joy to Korrasami fans everywhere. The moment is made all the funnier by the fact that Pavi likely has no idea who these two figures are. Her knowledge of the prior Avatar is mainly limited to the frightening mural of Korra bringing about the cataclysm, and the monstrous masks performers wear during the festival, neither of which look anything like this figurine. There has also been no mention of Asami yet as a key figure in Korra's life, suggesting she's absent from Ellora's historical records of the old world.

Basically, Pavi just saw figurines of Korra and Asami and knew they should kiss. (Maybe Korra's spirit was moving her to do so?) You know what that means: Korrasami doesn't just transcend lifetimes. It transcends the whole dang apocalypse.

What other Easter eggs did you catch in Karthik's secret room?

Avatar: Seven Havens is now streaming on Paramount+, with new episodes every Friday.

Spoilers for You Can See Everything below.

A lot is dissected in the nearly three-hour runtime of Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's new documentary, You Can See Everything, much of it centered on the very Fielderian topics of truth and reality. The question of whether disgraced biotech founder Elizabeth Holmes is lying threads throughout the film, and extends to her X account, which is active even as Holmes is serving her 11.25-year prison sentence.

SEE ALSO: Does 'You Can See Everything' live up to the hype?

Some imprisoned people do post. When asked how he can comment on Instagram from behind bars, Tiger King's Joe Exotic explained, "it's all corrupt girl." But, as revealed in You Can See Everything, Holmes isn't exactly the one with Twitter fingers.

Holmes' X account becomes a point of contention for Fielder and actor Amanda Seyfried, who joins partway through the film to reenact moments that weren't or couldn't be filmed. In Sept. 2025, years into Holmes' time in prison, Fielder and Seyfried scroll through the account to find inflammatory posts that don't sound like her — or are lies. One example is someone who asked Holmes if she ever watched The Dropout, the series based on the Theranos story starring Seyfried. "Holmes" said, "Never will," despite how she watched it on camera for the documentary.

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As it turns out, the posts are created by her partner, Billy Evans. In You Can See Everything, Evans said he takes it upon himself to post on Holmes' account.

Social media is only one way Evans speaks for Holmes. As shown in the film, he also created an AI version of her to speak to business partners, their children, and the world on social media. (He apparently doesn't care about deepfake explicit imagery that might be created of her.) He has power of attorney for her. He explicitly stated that he feels comfortable speaking for Holmes, and often didn't consult her when making business decisions (their next startup is about — what else? — blood testing).

Since the documentary has been released, viewers have figured out what's going on. The above post and many others have renewed interest, with people replying with memes, call-outs specifically to Billy ("Any update on this Billy"), and calling Holmes/Evans a liar.

The account has posted many times in the last year, and it's unknown whether the words were Holmes' or Evans'. Examples include a eulogy to Lindsey Graham calling him a patriot, cryptic warnings that "No one can stop what's coming," and about Charlie Kirk in the wake of his death. (Evans said in the documentary that he was a fan of Kirk.)

There are also several posts that appear to be screenshots of emails Holmes sent, which are directly her words.

Weeks before the film's wide release on Oct. 16, the pair posted to Holmes' X account stating a new rule: "Starting now, all posts in my own words will be marked -EAH...Posts without that signature are from the team managing this account." The post includes a selfie of Holmes and Evans. Some posts since then, Sept. 27, do have that signature, and others don't.

As of this writing, the latest post on Holmes' X account is, "I really don't think you are ready for this doc." It doesn't contain Holmes' signature.

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Best iPhone Duo preorder deals: Apple Store $1,114 (get up to $885 in instant trade-in credits) Pre-Order Here AT&T $799 (save up to $1,200 with trade-in worth $230 or more and AT&T Elite 2.0 or Premium 2.0 plan) Pre-Order Here T-Mobile $999 (save up to $1,000 with eligible trade-in or new line and port on Experience Beyond plan) Pre-Order Here Xfinity Mobile $999 (save up to $1,000 with qualifying trade-in and new Mobile Plus line) Pre-Order Here Verizon $1,999 (no activation fees for new and Verizon Loyalty customers) Pre-Order Here

Apple is about to launch the iPhone Duo, its first-ever foldable phone, and preorders began Oct. 16. The passport-style device starts at $1,999, making it the most expensive iPhone ever. Maxed out with 2TB of storage, it'll run you a cool $3,199 — the same price as a 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip and the same storage capacity. (Ah!)

The good news is that you don't have to pay full price if you take advantage of various iPhone Duo preorder offers. One major carrier will give it to you for as cheap as $799, provided you trade in an older phone and sign up for certain wireless plans. (That makes the Duo $100 less expensive than the standard iPhone 17.) Below, we've rounded up the best iPhone Duo preorder deals that are currently live.

Heads up: The Apple Store's initial batch of iPhone Duo preorders sold out instantly, and the device is now backordered there until January. You can get it much sooner by placing your preorder through your carrier instead. Most were advertising shipping dates in November or December at the time of writing, and one was still promising release-day delivery.

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Patient shoppers can leverage three iPhone Duo carrier deals directly through the Apple Store (both in person and online).

AT&T customers can save up to $1,200 on their new foldable (via 36 monthly bill credits) by trading in an iPhone 14 Pro Max or newer and activating a new AT&T Elite 2.0 or Premium 2.0 plan. Earning the full trade-in amount means you'd only pay $799 for your new iPhone Duo, excluding any applicable taxes or fees.

T-Mobile customers can save up to $1,000 on the iPhone Duo (via 24 monthly bill credits) by coughing up an older device and signing up for an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan. That brings it down to $999 — right between the iPhone 17 and the $1,099 iPhone Air.

Meanwhile, Verizon customers can earn up to $840 in trade-in credits through Apple. This is a better deal than what Verizon itself is offering (see below), though it's shipping the Duo way faster.

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Trading in your current iPhone through the Apple Store nets you up to $885 in instant credit towards an iPhone Duo. The newer the device, the more credit you'll earn. (The oldest you can go is an iPhone 13, according to a company press release.) You can put that credit towards one of the aforementioned carrier plans, monthly Apple Upgrade payments (see below), or Apple Card Monthly Installments. Here are Apple's maximum trade-in values for older iPhones:

• iPhone 17 Pro Max — $885

• iPhone 17 Pro — $785

• iPhone Air — $585

• iPhone 17 — $585

• iPhone 16 Pro Max — $610

• iPhone 16 Pro — $510

• iPhone 16 Plus — $430

• iPhone 16 — $430

• iPhone 16e — $270

• iPhone 15 Pro Max — $455

• iPhone 15 Pro — $370

• iPhone 15 Plus — $315

• iPhone 15 — $305

• iPhone 14 Pro Max — $360

• iPhone 14 Pro — $285

• iPhone 14 Plus — $210

• iPhone 14 — $195

• iPhone 13 Pro Max — $320

• iPhone 13 Pro — $255

• iPhone 13 — $175

Apple Upgrade

Apple Upgrade is the company's relatively new Klarna-powered product leasing program. You can rent an iPhone Duo for as low as $57.99 per month on a 24-month plan. (That doesn't include taxes or any trade-in credit you've earned.) Once your lease term has ended, you can buy your iPhone Duo outright, upgrade it to a newer device, or just return it.

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AT&T is offering the same iPhone Duo preorder deal directly on its website: trade in another device and sign up for an eligible unlimited plan to save up to $1,200 (via 36 monthly bill credits). The offer specifically requires an older phone from any brand that's worth at least $230 and an AT&T Elite 2.0 or Premium 2.0 plan.

Shoppers switching to AT&T from a different carrier will get a bonus AT&T Visa Reward card worth up to $800 to pay off their old contract. You can get an additional $200 off just by signing up for your new line online. (Getting paid to stay home and avoid the preorder crowds? You love to see it.)

At the time of writing, AT&T's iPhone Duo preorders were set to ship in early November.

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$1,999 Save $1,200 Requires trade-in worth $230 or more and AT&T Elite 2.0 or Premium 2.0 plan. Preorder T-Mobile: Save up to $1,000

At T-Mobile, you can get an iPhone Duo as low as $999 (via 36 monthly bill credits. with an eligible trade-in or a new line and port on an Experience Beyond plan. Unlike the Apple Store, it's shipping the device as early as December.

You'll get a bonus Virtual Prepaid Mastercard worth up to $800 if you switch to T-Mobile from another carrier, give up your old phone, and activate a new line.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Preorder the iPhone Duo at T-Mobile $999
$1,999 Save $1,000 Requires eligible trade-in or new line and port on Experience Beyond plan. Preorder Xfinity Mobile: Save up to $1,000

New Xfinity Mobile Plus customers and existing Diamond members with a Mobile Plus plan can also preorder an iPhone Duo for as low as $999 with an eligible trade-in. Current Mobile Plus customers who aren't yet Diamond members can get the Duo for as low as $1,499 with a trade-in. ("Diamond" is the highest tier of Xfinity's membership program. It's reserved for customers who have been with the carrier for at least a decade and those who use four of its services.)

Your savings will be applied as 36 monthly bill credits, and your preorder should ship on release day.

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$1,999 Save $1,000 Requires qualifying trade-in and new Mobile Plus line. Preorder Verizon: No activation fees

Verizon is just waiving activation fees on iPhone Duo preorders for new and Verizon Loyalty customers — a $40 value. Verizon Loyalty is a free-to-join rewards program that offers 3% back in "Verizon Dollars" every month, plus exclusive access to certain sweepstakes, dining discounts, gift cards, and concert presales.

While this offer doesn't save you as much as the Apple Store's trade-in deal for Verizon customers, Verizon's iPhone Duo preorders were shipping as soon as mid-November the last time I checked. In other words, go this route if you'd rather have a Duo in hand well before the new year than save a chunk of cash.

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No activation fees for new and Verizon Loyalty customers. Preorder

SAVE $50: As of Oct. 16, get the Hisense VoyageBoom Bluetooth speaker for $249.97. That saves you $50.02 off its $299.99 list price.

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$299.99 Save $50.02   Get Deal at Amazon

If you're prepping for spooky season, getting your Skelly assembled and lawn decorated with cobwebs and ghosts, don't let the ambiance end there.

As trick-or-treaters march up to your house, make sure you have spooky sound or better yet, Monster Mash, playing to greet them. And don't worry, you don't need to rent a whole sound system — check out the Hisense VoyageBoom instead.

The portable Bluetooth speaker delivers 24 hours of playback and boosted bass. The ultra-portable speaker has an IP67 rating, so it's dust- and water-resistant, meaning it can handle the outdoors. It even has ambient light for some added decor. And the best part? It's currently on sale.

As of Oct. 16, get the Hisense VoyageBoom for $249.97. That's 17% off the Bluetooth speaker's list price of $299.99, saving you $50.02. This deal is available at Amazon and brings the speaker to its lowest price ever. Get it now to complete your very spooky Halloween preparations.

PREORDER NOW: The new Apple TV 4K (4th Gen) is available for preorder on Amazon for $289.99. That's $10 less than Apple.

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$299 Save $9.01   Get Deal at Amazon

If you're looking to upgrade an aging streaming setup or you're already too deep in the Apple ecosystem to turn back, preorders for the next-gen Apple TV are officially live.

You can lock in the Apple TV 4K (4th generation) on Amazon for $289.99 right now, with units scheduled to ship on Nov. 13. That's about $10 less than the $299 price at Apple.

SEE ALSO: Hulu and Disney+ price hikes: How the new prices compare to Netflix, Apple TV, HBO Max

This 2026 model has a few notable upgrades, including a shiny new A19 chip. It boosts CPU processing speed by 50 percent, making menu navigation, app switching, and animations feel seamless. It also has Siri AI, which uses Apple Intelligence to process more natural, conversational requests. And thanks to far-field microphones built directly into the device, you can control playback or search for shows hands-free by talking to the room.

Perhaps the most practical improvement is the remote. The updated Siri Remote now includes Find My support, so you can use your iPhone's Precision Finding to pinpoint its exact location or trigger a sound whenever it disappears into the couch cushions. (Just think of how many arguments that'll solve.)

Apple's AirTag has a speaker on it that plays a sound when the device is away from its owner. A company called Elevation Lab tried to subvert that, but quickly learned that maybe that isn't a great idea. Apple learned the same lesson the hard way after launching the original AirTag, which stalkers quickly realized could be used to track their victims.

According to MacRumors, Elevation Lab sent out emails to users earlier this week alerting them to the fact that its "AirTag Silencer" product had been pulled from sale. The email was also posted on Elevation Lab's website in the form of an apology.

The device gave owners a simple way to disable the speaker in every AirTag. In case you don't use AirTags, those speakers are meant to emit a noise to help users find lost items, but that sound is also utilized as an anti-stalking measure. If you have an unwanted AirTag moving with you and someone is tracking it, at least theoretically, it should make a noise to alert you to that fact.

In recent years, Apple introduced a variety of anti-stalking tools for AirTags and even worked with Google to ensure people with Android devices are alerted if they're being tracked by an AirTag.

SEE ALSO: Apple iPhone Duo sells out instantly. It's backordered until December.

According to Elevation Lab, the device was meant for AirTags that live on bicycles and was never meant to facilitate stalking or anything of the sort.

"We have always made products we want for ourselves, and this was no different - we wanted it for AirTags on our bikes," the Elevation Lab post said. "In retrospect though, this also has the side effect of aiding someone with bad intentions to track someone that wouldn’t get phone notifications."

This came after a brief backlash that included sites like MacRumors refusing to cover the launch of the product earlier this month, and a blog post by tech journalist Glenn Fleishman that called the product "appalling."

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