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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Eliminates Fan-Favorite TV Icon

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**Dancing With the Stars Brings Rock and Roll Vibes Along with Another Elimination**

Tuesday’s episode of *Dancing With the Stars* rocked the ballroom with an exciting Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Night, which also saw the elimination of a fan-favorite TV icon. *Boy Meets World* star Danielle Fishel and her professional partner Pasha Pashkov were sent home, marking the end of their journey this season.

Last week’s Halloween Night brought surprises as well, including the elimination of *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives* star Jen Affleck and newcomer pro Jan Ravnik. This left just eight couples remaining for Season 34:

– Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov
– Social media personality Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy
– Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and Witney Carson
– *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives* star Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas
– Reality TV star and content creator Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach
– Comedian Andy Richter and Emma Slater
– Film and TV actress Elaine Hendrix (who made a return to the ballroom after recovering from an injury) and Alan Bersten
– Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa

Flavor Flav joined the show as a guest judge, guiding the couples as they danced to classic rock and roll favorites. Apart from their individual performances, the couples were divided into two teams of four for the fan-favorite team dance competition. The show’s hosts, Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, also participated in the teams.

**Team Kool** featured Julianne Hough, team captain Andy Richter, Emma Slater, Robert Irwin and Witney Carson, Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy, along with Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten. They earned 38 bonus points added to their individual scores.

On **Team Chicago**, Alfonso Ribeiro led as team captain alongside Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov, Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas, Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa, and Dylan Efron with Daniella Karagach. This team earned 40 bonus points.

A new twist this week rewarded the couple at the top of the leaderboard before the team dances with immunity from next week’s team relay, plus an additional two points added to their scores—provided they survive the elimination this week. Although Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas were tied at the top of the leaderboard with Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy, Leavitt and Ballas claimed the immunity spot due to having the highest combined judges’ scores for the season.

By the end of the night, Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas led the leaderboard with a total of 79 points, thanks to judges’ scores and the team dance boost. At the bottom was Andy Richter and Emma Slater with 68 points.

The bottom three couples facing elimination were Andy Richter and Emma Slater, Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas, and Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov. Ultimately, Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov were eliminated after performing a Contemporary dance to Aerosmith’s “Dream On,” finishing with a total score of 74.

The competition continues to heat up as the remaining couples battle it out to keep their spot in the competition and impress both the judges and fans. Stay tuned for more thrilling performances next week on *Dancing With the Stars*.
https://popculture.com/reality-tv/news/dancing-with-the-stars-eliminates-fan-favorite-tv-icon/

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CareDx, Inc (CDNA) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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Operator: Hello, and thank you for standing by. My name is Regina, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I’d like to welcome everyone to the CareDx Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call.

[Operator Instructions]

I’d now like to turn the conference over to Tina Jacobsen, Vice President of Investor Relations. Please go ahead.

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**Tina Jacobsen:**
Thank you, operator. Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us today.

Earlier today, CareDx released financial results for the third quarter of 2025, ending September 30, 2025. The results are currently available on the company’s website at [www.caredx.com](http://www.caredx.com).

Joining me on today’s call are John Hanna, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Nathan Smith, Chief Financial Officer.

Before we get started, I would like to remind everyone that management will be making statements during this call that include forward-looking statements.

Any statements contained in this call that are not statements of historical fact should be deemed forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and various assumptions.

These statements involve material risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied by the forward-looking statements.

Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these statements. Information concerning the risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause results to differ is detailed in the company’s filings.
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4837856-caredx-inc-cdna-q3-2025-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed_all_articles

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Current WWE star publicly slams AEW for making him lose to Bryan Danielson

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A former WWE Champion discussed his AEW run and losing to Bryan Danielson. Rusev wrestled as Miro in the Jacksonville-based promotion. He left the company in February 2025 and has recently been seen causing chaos in WWE. His recent win-loss record comparison between AEW and WWE has been a major point of discussion on social media. Rumors say the former United States Champion refused to lose in AEW and was therefore kept off TV for many months before his release. However, his recent WWE record says otherwise. He has lost matches to Dominik, Sami Zayn, Jey Uso, and many other stars. These statistics deny the aforementioned rumors. While speaking on Shak Wrestling, Rusev broke the silence on the allegations. The Redeemer claimed that if he didn’t want to put anyone over in AEW, it made no sense for him to lose to stars like Bryan Danielson and Sammy Guevara during his run. “Clearly, when I lost to Sammy Guevara the title, that didn’t make any sense. When I lost to Daniel Bryan right after that, that didn’t make any sense. When I lost to whoever, like so, let the people go back and review whatever I’ve done and we’ll talk about that,” he said. [H/T ITR Wrestling] WWE’s Axiom talks about Bryan Danielson’s heartbreaking loss At WrestleMania 28, Bryan Danielson lost to Sheamus in 18 seconds. The infamous match has been talked about sporadically. While speaking on No-Contest Wrestling, WWE star Axiom said he was devastated to see his idol lose at the Showcase of the Immortals. I’ve I follow that man from a very little independent company to WrestleMania and he lost to Sheamus in what was it? 18 seconds. That broke my heart,” Axiom when asked about if he had a sour grape moment as a fan, he said. It will be interesting to see when Bryan Danielson returns to the ring, as he is semi-retired.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-current-wwe-star-publicly-slams-aew-making-lose-bryan-danielson

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Muere el rapero Young Bleed a los 51 años tras complicaciones por un aneurisma cerebral

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El rapero Young Bleed falleció el sábado a los 51 años a causa de complicaciones derivadas de un aneurisma cerebral. La noticia fue confirmada por su familia mediante un comunicado oficial.

El hijo mayor del artista, Ty’Gee Ramon, informó del deceso a través de Instagram, donde expresó que su padre “alzó el vuelo” el sábado. Además, manifestó su intención de continuar con el legado musical de Young Bleed, cuyo nombre real era Glenn Clifton Jr.

Clifton Jr. fue ingresado de urgencia a finales de octubre, después de sufrir un aneurisma cerebral provocado por una hemorragia interna. La emergencia ocurrió pocos días después de su actuación en el evento Cash Money Verzuz No Limit, celebrado en ComplexCon, un festival cultural de moda urbana, música, arte y gastronomía en el Centro de Convenciones de Las Vegas.

Tras el aneurisma, fue trasladado a la unidad de cuidados intensivos, donde permaneció conectado a un respirador. Aunque Ty’Gee Ramon señaló que su padre no había presentado problemas de salud graves en el pasado, confirmó que trataba su hipertensión con medicamentos de manera regular.

Por su parte, la madre del rapero calificó la hospitalización como “completamente inesperada” y creó una campaña en GoFundMe para ayudar con los gastos médicos y de hospitalización.

### ¿Quién fue Young Bleed?

Young Bleed fue una figura clave para consolidar el hip-hop de Baton Rouge, Luisiana. Su reconocimiento llegó a finales de los años noventa, especialmente tras su colaboración con Master P en la banda sonora de *I’m Bout It* (1997), donde participó con la canción “How Ya Do Dat”. Este tema se convirtió en un éxito regional y catapultó su carrera.

Con un estilo crudo, cadencioso y profundamente ligado a sus raíces sureñas, Young Bleed se convirtió en un referente para una nueva generación de artistas de Luisiana. Su trayectoria incluye múltiples álbumes y colaboraciones con distintos sellos discográficos.

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**Sigue leyendo:**

– Fallece a los 78 años Donna Jean Godchaux, cantante de Grateful Dead
– Muere a los 58 años Héctor Terrones, famoso diseñador de moda mexicano
https://eldiariony.com/2025/11/04/muere-el-rapero-young-bleed-a-los-51-anos-tras-complicaciones-por-un-aneurisma-cerebral/

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Miami, Miami Beach y Hialeah eligen alcalde: estos son los resultados preliminares

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En una jornada electoral marcada por una participación más baja de la esperada, la comisionada Eileen Higgins lideraba este martes la contienda por la alcaldía de Miami con el 35,96 % de los votos, según los resultados preliminares publicados por la Junta Municipal. Emilio T. Gonzalez ocupaba el segundo lugar con el 19,47 %, seguido por Ken Russell con el 17,58 %.

De confirmarse estos resultados, habrá una segunda vuelta, ya que la carta constitutiva del condado de Miami-Dade establece que para ganar la alcaldía de Miami un candidato debe obtener la mayoría de los votos, es decir, más del 50 %. Esta segunda vuelta tendrá lugar el 9 de diciembre, y en ella Higgins se enfrentaría a Emilio Gonzalez.

Higgins es una demócrata registrada, mientras que González representa el ala republicana y cuenta con el apoyo público del gobernador de Florida, el republicano Ron DeSantis. “Si Florida puede demostrar en las elecciones de la ciudad de Miami que los demócratas todavía pueden obtener buenos resultados y ganar estas elecciones, esto debería generar una onda expansiva en todo el país para que se siga prestando atención a Florida y se siga invirtiendo aquí”, declaró Nikki Fried, presidenta del Partido Demócrata de Florida, en declaraciones recogidas por Político.

La candidata demócrata promete “restaurar la confianza en el Ayuntamiento” mediante la reducción de la burocracia que, según su página de campaña, dificulta el avance de propietarios y pequeñas empresas. Además, se compromete a impulsar viviendas asequibles en un momento en que la ciudad atraviesa un “boom” urbano, con un fuerte crecimiento poblacional y una transformación del entorno urbano.

Entre 2020 y 2024, la población de Miami creció un 10 %, hasta alcanzar los 487.014 habitantes, según estimaciones del Censo de Estados Unidos, lo que ha generado presión sobre la infraestructura local. Este crecimiento, junto con la llegada de inversión inmobiliaria extranjera y de lujo, ha elevado los precios de la vivienda, convirtiendo la crisis habitacional en uno de los temas más urgentes de estos comicios.

Por otro lado, en la elección de alcalde del municipio de Miami Beach, Steven Meiner lideraba con el 51,19 % de los votos, frente al 48,81 % de Kristen Rosen Gonzalez. Durante la campaña, Meiner aseguró que mantendría su política de seguridad. En un mensaje publicado en redes sociales antes de conocerse los resultados, destacó el respaldo del Miami Business Club como una muestra de confianza en su “enfoque orientado a resultados”.

“Su confianza en mí es una muestra de mi enfoque orientado a los resultados: calles más seguras, orden durante el Spring Break y un entorno estable donde los negocios locales puedan crecer”, escribió Meiner en su cuenta de X.

Durante su primer mandato, Meiner impulsó una serie de medidas estrictas para controlar el comportamiento durante la temporada de spring break, después de varios años marcados por episodios de violencia y desorden.

En la carrera por la vicealcaldía de Homestead, Jennifer N. Bailey era la candidata más votada con el 55,39 %, superando a Thomas Davis, quien obtuvo el 44,61 %. Mientras tanto, en Hialeah el exconcejal Bryan Calvo lideraba la contienda por la alcaldía con el 52,92 % de los votos, seguido por Jesus Tundidor con el 20,68 % y Jackie Garcia-Roves con el 19,06 %.

Aunque las elecciones en el condado de Miami-Dade son no partidistas, el contexto político de Florida las convierte en un termómetro del equilibrio entre demócratas y republicanos. En este condado, donde 7 de cada 10 personas (es decir, cerca del 70 % de la población total) se identifican como hispanas o latinas, Donald Trump obtuvo la victoria en 2024 con un 55,4 % de los votos, mientras que la demócrata Kamala Harris consiguió el 43,9 % de los sufragios.
https://wtop.com/news/2025/11/miami-miami-beach-y-hialeah-eligen-alcalde-estos-son-los-resultados-preliminares/

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Mikie Sherrill will be New Jersey’s next governor

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Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill is projected to become New Jersey’s next governor, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli, according to Decision Desk HQ.

Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor, made headlines in 2018 when she flipped a Republican-held North New Jersey congressional district during a wave of Democrats elected amid President Donald Trump’s first term. Now, she is poised to become New Jersey’s second female governor and the state’s first Democratic woman to hold the office.

The governor’s race largely focused on key issues such as costs, affordability, and the influence of Trump. Ciattarelli, a former state lawmaker and three-time Republican gubernatorial candidate, has closely aligned himself with Trump in his past two runs for governor. Polls showed a tight race, with Sherrill maintaining a single-digit lead over Ciattarelli in the final stretch.

This New Jersey governor’s race was closely watched as a reflection of the national political climate nearly a year into Trump’s second term. While New Jersey has traditionally been solidly blue at the statewide level, the 2024 presidential election revealed a significant rightward shift, with Trump gaining considerable ground among working-class and non-White voters.

In 2021, Ciattarelli narrowly missed winning the governorship, coming just three points shy of defeating Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, who is now term-limited.

Sherrill’s background is notable: she graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1994 and was among the first class of women military pilots authorized to fly in all combat roles. She served nine years in the Navy before earning a law degree from Georgetown University. After years in private legal practice, she joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Newark, working initially as a community outreach manager and later as a prosecutor before launching her first congressional campaign.

Elected as part of a group of centrist Democrats with military and national security experience, Sherrill is among several members of this cohort who have advanced to prominent leadership roles or higher office. For example, Elissa Slotkin secured a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan in 2024, and former Rep. Abigail Spanberger is the Democratic nominee for governor in Virginia.

It is worth noting that the first woman governor of New Jersey was Republican Christine Todd Whitman, who served from 1994 to 2001. Sherrill’s upcoming tenure will mark a historic milestone as the state’s first Democratic female governor.
https://19thnews.org/2025/11/mikie-sherrill-new-jersey-governor/

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Cowboys remove RB from roster after MNF loss to Cardinals

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The Dallas Cowboys continue to befuddle their already frustrated fan base by making a big trade to acquire All-Pro defensive lineman Quinnen Williams, despite holding a discouraging 3-5-1 record. This move, coming just a day after a 27-17 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals, has stirred more feelings of resentment, especially concerning the earlier Micah Parsons trade.

While time will tell if this active deadline strategy yields beneficial long-term results, the organization also made a possibly overlooked roster decision amid all the excitement. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Dallas is waiving running back Malik Davis.

Davis, a 2022 undrafted player out of Florida, logged just one carry for three yards against Arizona and will now look to continue his career elsewhere. Interestingly, Jaydon Blue was a healthy scratch on Monday’s game, so this move might open opportunities for him. Alternatively, the Cowboys could be clearing roster space for another rookie running back.

Former Clemson star Phil Mafah has yet to make his NFL debut due to a shoulder injury but appears to be making progress. This development suggests that the Third-Team All-ACC selection may soon be activated from injured reserve. During his final season with the Tigers, Mafah rushed for 1,115 yards and eight touchdowns.

The Cowboys have not faced the running back dilemma many predicted before the season, with Javonte Williams averaging an impressive 5.2 yards per carry. However, the team clearly needs depth at the position. For now, Malik Davis will not be part of the franchise’s plan to bolster that depth. Across two stints with Dallas, he has totaled 41 carries for 167 yards and one touchdown.

As the Cowboys continue to adjust their roster, fans will be watching closely to see how these moves impact the team’s performance moving forward.
https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-news-removes-rb-from-roster-after-mnf-loss-cardinals

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New Zealand Dollar slumps below 0.5650 as New Zealand Unemployment Rate hits nine-year high

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The NZD/USD pair tumbled to near 0.5640, reaching its lowest level since April 10 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) weakened against the US Dollar (USD) following the release of New Zealand’s jobless rate, which rose to the highest in nine years in the third quarter (Q3).

Data released by Statistics New Zealand showed that the unemployment rate increased to 5.3% in Q3 from 5.2% in Q2, aligning with market expectations. Employment remained unchanged compared to the previous three months, falling short of the estimated 0.1% increase.

Traders are now awaiting key US economic reports, including the ADP Employment Change and the ISM Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), both scheduled for release on Wednesday. These reports are expected to provide further guidance on the USD’s direction.

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 300 basis points since August of last year, bringing it down to 2.5%. Most economists anticipate an additional 25 basis point cut at the RBNZ’s final meeting of the year on November 26. This dovish monetary stance could continue to weigh on the NZD against the USD in the near term.

However, positive developments in US-China trade talks may help limit the downside for the Kiwi, often seen as a proxy for China due to the country’s close trade ties with New Zealand. According to a Bloomberg report released late Tuesday, US President Donald Trump announced a reduction in fentanyl-related tariffs on imports from China, lowering the rate from 20% to 10%. Additionally, some reciprocal levies on Chinese goods will remain frozen. These tariff adjustments are set to take effect on November 10.

Meanwhile, the US government shutdown has entered its sixth week, poised to become the longest federal funding lapse in the nation’s history after a short-term funding bill failed in the Senate once again. The latest attempt to break the impasse—passing Republican-backed temporary legislation—failed in the Senate for the 14th time on Tuesday.

Concerns that a prolonged US federal shutdown could negatively impact the US economy may undermine the Greenback against the New Zealand Dollar in the coming sessions.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/finance/new-zealand-dollar-slumps-below-0-5650-as-new-zealand-unemployment-rate-hits-nine-year-high/

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‘Bad for business’: CEO suing Trump in Supreme Court rails against ‘unlawful’ policy

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The Supreme Court is preparing to hear a lawsuit brought by Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg against President Donald Trump regarding the latter’s unilateral use of emergency powers to impose tariffs.

Woldenberg is challenging Trump’s invocation of the International Economic Emergency Powers Act of 1977, arguing that using it to slap tariffs on imported goods without Congressional approval is “unlawful.” Speaking to MSNBC on Tuesday, he described the tariffs as an “asphyxiating tax” costing his company millions of dollars each year and hindering its ability to make sound business decisions.

“The size of the problem and the size of the implications meant that we had to take action to defend ourselves. I think that the case is actually pretty simple,” Woldenberg said. “The government brags that it’s $50 billion a month in proceeds. That’s just not bearable. And they’ve also promised that this is permanent. So we either choose to pay a tax we believe is unlawful, or we challenge it and ask the court to review it and decide.”

Woldenberg and his legal team are pushing for a prompt decision following Wednesday’s oral arguments. He highlighted the financial impact the tariffs have had on his company, noting that in 2024 their tariff-related expenses were zero, but in 2025 they are expected to spike to approximately $14 million, with costs potentially doubling in 2026.

“We’re behaving the way someone would behave if they had a sudden and irreversible expense of $14 million,” he explained. “We’re hiring fewer people. We’re spending less money on capital expenditures. We’re developing fewer products. We’re reducing our marketing spend. It’s bad for business because it’s diverting us from exercising our business judgment, which is how we got this far and what we want to do going forward.”

Woldenberg also criticized the administration’s accounting of the tariffs’ effects. “I think that the math that the administration is showing is a one-sided equation. They don’t really care to think about the costs,” he said. “They contend that there are advantages that I think are principally negotiating advantages. But many of the problems that they say they’ve solved were problems that are a result of high tariffs.”

Watch the segment below:
https://www.rawstory.com/bad-for-business-ceo-suing-trump-in-supreme-court-rails-against-unlawful-policy/

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Final Fantasy cat boy is People’s sexiest man alive 2025

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People Magazine has just chosen Jonathan Bailey as the Sexiest Man Alive for the year 2025. The decision to avoid the most boring and outdated pick imaginable is surprising enough, but this particular choice brings great news for several distinct groups of people.

Bailey rose to stardom after playing Fiyero in the *Wicked* movie adaptation and solidified his fame with a major role in the latest *Jurassic World: Rebirth*. These roles are likely the main reasons behind his award. However, the truly important aspect is his role as G’raha Tia, the Crystal Exarch—a mage from *Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn*. This character became so popular that he featured prominently in the expansions *Shadowbringers* and *Dawntrail*.

In addition, Jonathan Bailey has done voice work for games such as *Anthem* and *Forza Horizon 2* before exploding onto the live-action scene. Although those roles probably didn’t factor much into People’s choice, they demonstrate his longstanding connection to the gaming world.

Remember when gaming, anime, and especially the unique blend of their aesthetics were broadly dismissed as “unsexy”? Well, that’s over now. Or perhaps People magazine’s editors weren’t fully aware that Bailey also portrayed one of the most thirsted-after characters in *Final Fantasy* history—who also happens to be a cat boy. Either way, that door can no longer be closed.

On a more serious note, Bailey’s win is significant for two main reasons. First, he is the first openly gay man to receive this prize. Second, as one insightful Twitter user pointed out, he is one of the few men to win the award while still undeniably sexy. People Magazine has faced criticism for years—not because older men can’t be sexy, but because the award often goes to men whose appeal no longer resonates with younger generations.

Sure, this contest is ultimately silly. Sexiness, after all, is in the eye of the beholder. One could easily argue that many past winners—such as Blake Shelton, the actor who played Jim in *The Office* and later became a CIA spokesperson, or even late-stage Johnny Depp—weren’t exactly the most captivating picks. Still, for once, it’s worth turning a blind eye to all that.

Let’s celebrate Jonathan Bailey’s victory in this Battle Royale of sexy men on this historic day—for gamers, the LGBTQ+ community, and all lovers of cat-related things everywhere.
https://www.destructoid.com/final-fantasy-cat-boy-is-peoples-sexiest-man-alive-2025/