SPOILER ALERT: This post spoils the beginning of Episode 2 of Season 5 of Stranger Things, “The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler. Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer have finally brought a Demogorgon into Mike Wheeler’s (Finn Wolfhard) house, which Ross previously teased as “the craziest cold open we’ve ever done.” The end of the first episode of Season 5 Volume 1 watches the agile and destructive creature rip a gash in Holly Wheeler’s (Nell Fisher) bedroom ceiling in an attempt to kidnap her just like Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) was kidnapped in Season 1. “This was the cool thing about it being the final season because [we] could really let the cat out of the bag as far as the entire town is concerned,” Matt Duffer told Deadline. “We always explored what it would look like if Karen and Ted and the rest of town were to find out what was going on, but it just created all sorts of problems. They would not let their family stay there or whatever, so we kept them rather oblivious.” Holly initially escapes the monster and runs to her mother Karen (Cara Buono), who is drawing a bubble bath to ABBA’s “Fernando,” to frantically try and tell her about the horrific encounter. Karen, who has had a bottle of wine, doesn’t believe her daughter until she finds blood on her hand after cradling the back of Holly’s head. Lights flicker, and mother and daughter hide in the bath tub until Ted (Joe Chrest) realizes something is happening in the house and distracts the creature for a bit. “It was fun to unleash the horror in the Wheeler house. We had always wanted to do a Wheeler house attack. I think we talked about it all the way back in Season 1, so it’s something that we’ve been dying to do, and it was a blast to shoot,” Matt Duffer continued. “And we’ve always wanted to give Cara a real hero moment, because she has, even as a person, a real ferocity and strength. We wanted to show really, where Nancy’s courage and strength comes from.” As revealed in the opening moments of Episode 2, Karen breaks her now-empty wine bottle and gets in some good hits with the jagged glass before the monster slashes her chest and takes Holly into the alternate dimension known as The Upside Down. “It’s not Ted,” Ross Duffer added to his brother’s point about Nancy Wheeler (Natalia Dyer) getting her determination and ferocity from her mother versus her father. Ted was hitting golf balls into trees from the backyard until he saw the house’s flickering lights and ventured inside with his golf club to apprehend the intruder. “He has a slight moment. I mean, he does swing the golf club. It doesn’t do a whole lot, but he gets one good swing in,” Matt added. “We said in the script that it’s the best swing of his life. I’m not sure that came across. He’s struggling outside, and he gets [the Demogorgon] right in the head. He does probably as much damage as one could possibly do with a golf club.”.
https://deadline.com/2025/11/stranger-things-5-episode-2-duffer-brothers-interview-1236626282/
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Mirandus Prepares for ‘Dusk of the Broken’ Event: A Challenge for the Brave
Gala Games has announced an exciting new event for Mirandus players, titled ‘Dusk of the Broken’, set to take place from November 28th to December 1st, 2025. This event invites players to embark on a thrilling adventure at Narrows Landing, where they will hunt powerful and elusive creatures for the chance to earn significant rewards. The Event Details During the ‘Dusk of the Broken’, participants will engage in a test of skill, speed, and endurance. The event challenges players to locate and vanquish three specific non-playable characters (NPCs): the Stag, the Wisp, and the legendary Golden Bunny. Each of these creatures possesses a single, fragile point of vitality, necessitating precise and swift action to succeed. Players will earn event points by successfully targeting these mystical beings. The Stag, a rare target, grants 10 points, while the Wisp, considered epic, offers 50 points. The ultimate prize, the Golden Bunny, awards a staggering 500 points. Enhancing the Experience To aid in their quest, players can acquire the Trinkets of Thylfad, which include the Bowstring, Arrowhead, Armguard, and Scribbles. These items, available in the ‘Dusk of the Broken Mystery Chest’, provide bonuses to event points and enhance movement speed, offering a competitive edge. The chances of obtaining these trinkets vary, with the legendary Thylfad’s Scribbles offering the highest bonus but also being the rarest to acquire. Rewards for the Valiant The event promises generous rewards for those who excel in the hunt. The top 150 participants will share a treasury of 128, 200 ALA, a testament to their prowess and determination. Additionally, the top five players will receive the coveted Viridian Bag Hat, a special Thanksgiving reward, symbolizing their exceptional skill and commitment. Participants can track their progress on a live leaderboard, which will display real-time updates of their standings. This feature adds an extra layer of excitement and competition, as players vie for the top spots and the associated rewards. Image source: Shutterstock.
https://Blockchain.News/news/mirandus-prepares-dusk-of-the-broken-event
16-Year-Old Suffered Suspected Seizure and Cardiac Arrest Before Tragic Death at Theme Park, Coroner Says
A 16-year-old boy suffered a suspected seizure and cardiac arrest before his tragic death at a theme park in Wales, according to the coroner. Taha Soomro, from Grangetown in Cardiff, died at Barry Island Pleasure Park on May 23 of this year, per a previous South Wales Police news release. “Police were called just before 5 p. m. [local time on Friday, May 23] with a report of a 16-year-old teenage boy suffering a medical episode,” an initial police news release stated, adding, “Despite efforts of emergency services, Taha died at the scene.” According to an inquest opening at the coroner’s court in Pontypridd on Tuesday, Nov. 18, details of the teenager’s “medical episode” at the park were discussed, per the BBC. A post-mortem examination was inconclusive after being conducted at Cardiff’s University Hospital of Wales, the outlet stated. A court usher and admin assistant for the Coroner’s Office in Pontypridd confirmed to PEOPLE that a coroner had told the court on Tuesday that Soomro suffered a suspected seizure and cardiac arrest at Barry Island Pleasure Park on May 23, and that his death remains “unascertained.” However, they said they were “unable to provide further information regarding this matter” at this time. The case has now been adjourned, the court usher and admin assistant also confirmed. “Once a case is opened for an Inquest, it is common practice to adjourn the matter to acquire all the relevant evidence to assist the Coroner in making a determination of fact at a future date,” they told PEOPLE in an email. South Wales Police had previously responded on May 23 after receiving reports that Soomro was in an apparent cardiac arrest at the park, with initial reports suggesting he was believed to be having a seizure and cardiac arrest, per Wales Online. Coroner Graeme Hughes said during Tuesday’s inquest opening, “I have heard evidence this morning touching on the death of Taha Ali Soomro. On the information I have heard it’s necessary to open an inquest,” according to the outlet. An inquest date is yet to be fixed, Wales Online reported. According to the previous police release, a 15-year-old boy was previously arrested on suspicion of assault, but an update on May 25 stated he was out on bail pending further enquiries. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Barry Island Pleasure Park said in a statement following Soomro’s death that staff “did their best to assist the emergency services but, unfortunately, the boy suffered a medical emergency and could not be saved,” per the BBC.
https://people.com/teenager-suffered-seizure-cardiac-arrest-tragic-death-theme-park-coroner-11852436
“There are 2 zeroes, all he has to do is add the 1 on the side” – Former India coach on Virat Kohli ahead of AUS vs IND 2025 3rd ODI
Former India coach Abhishek Nayar has suggested that Virat Kohli could bounce back from two ducks in the ongoing ODI series against Australia with a century in the final game. However, he acknowledged that the former India captain would need to show grit and determination to overcome his disappointing start to the tour.
Kohli was dismissed for a four-ball duck in India’s narrow two-wicket loss in the second ODI in Adelaide on Thursday, October 23. During an interaction on the Star Sports show *Game Plan*, Nayar noted that luck hasn’t favored Kohli so far in the series but emphasized that the modern batting great has the potential to turn things around with a century in the final game in Sydney on Saturday, October 25.
“You always say you need the rub of the green. He has not had it yet. That doesn’t mean he can’t. There are two zeroes, all he has to do is add the one on the side. It will take a lot of grit and determination from him, but those are stories,” Nayar said.
The former India all-rounder also highlighted Kohli’s ability to bounce back from failures in the past. “A Virat Kohli doesn’t become a Virat Kohli without overcoming failures. He has done that in the past. He has struggled in England. He has gone back and conquered it. He has got one more game to conquer his demons, but if there is someone whom I would rely and bet on, that would be Virat,” Nayar added.
### Virat Kohli’s ODI Record at Sydney Cricket Ground
It’s worth noting that Virat Kohli does not have a stellar ODI record at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). He has scored 146 runs across seven ODIs at the venue, averaging just 24.33.
### Analysis of Kohli’s Dismissal in 2nd ODI
In the same interaction, Abhishek Nayar analyzed Kohli’s dismissal in the second ODI, describing it as falling prey to a ‘terrific’ delivery.
“To be honest, regardless of seeing Virat getting out or not, I just feel this was a terrific delivery. I think most batters in the world, who have studied his bowling and understand him, wouldn’t expect that delivery because even the way he released it, the seam position suggested the ball would leave him,” Nayar explained.
He further elaborated that most batters would have struggled against the delivery bowled by Xavier Bartlett, especially since the ball appeared to move away due to the seam position.
“Virat has always been someone who looks at the seam a lot. So he tries to pick the ball off the hand and off the seam. Just looking at the slow motion, you see the ball and you feel the ball is going to leave you, which is why he has taken that position. The ball pitches, it hits the other side of the seam, and nips back in. Most batters will struggle with that,” Nayar observed.
Kohli had initially left the first two deliveries outside the off-stump before defending the third ball. He missed the fourth ball while attempting to play across the line and was caught plumb in front of the wickets.
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Renck: In signature win for Sean Payton, Broncos prove they’re afraid of nobody with remarkable comeback vs. Eagles
Broncos Rally Past Eagles in Stunning 21-17 Victory
PHILADELPHIA — The quarterback fought frustration. The tight end remained in witness protection. The cornerback got cooked. The penalties, each more ridiculous than the last, mounted. The Broncos were on the verge of getting skunked. Then something remarkable happened. They finished. They met the moment. At last.
Trailing by 14 points against the defending champion Eagles—who had not lost a home game in 13 months—the Broncos rallied for a 21-17 victory, surviving a heart-in-a-blender Hail Mary pass.
Broncos Analysis: A Blueprint for Success
This game threatened to become a blowout. Instead, it became the blueprint. You saw it: run the ball, convert third downs, use the middle of the field, and turn Nik Bonitto loose (not sure if he showers after games or just licks his paws).
As the football sat lonely in the corner of the end zone with time expired, safety Talanoa Hufanga taunted Philadelphia fans, raising his arms in the air for dramatic effect. The swagger and confidence were no longer just a locker room thing—they were out in the open for everyone to see.
The Broncos are back in every January conversation. They are 3-2 and should be favored in their next seven games. In a remarkable final 15 minutes, they transformed the lingering narrative that they were frauds into a story inspiring fear.
These players, who were the equivalent of a clenched fist after walk-off losses to the Colts and Chargers, punched back. Enough was enough.
“When that ball went up in the air and those two (Eagles receivers DeVonta Smith and A. J. Brown) thought they had it, there was no way I was letting that happen,” Surtain said. “It wasn’t going to be a horror story. Not today. We were writing the perfect story.”
Puff out your chest, Broncos Country. Embrace this group. Why not?
Sean Payton wants the bright lights, the biggest challenges, and his team beat the champs as he passed mentor Bill Parcells on the NFL’s all-time wins list. The Broncos knocked out a great team—in a close game.
Want to be taken seriously? Beat teams you are not supposed to beat—in games you are not supposed to win. That was Sunday.
“That is just who we are,” left tackle Garett Bolles said. “We believe in each other.”
Turning the Tide
They were all they had through three quarters. At one point, the Broncos punted six straight times. CBS did not assign Jim Nantz and Tony Romo this game to narrate a documentary on Jeremy Crawshaw. The excuses were lining up: short week, early start back East. Visiting teams prior to a game in London were 10-17.
“And then we come out and make mistakes. I obviously had one,” said cornerback Riley Moss, who Smith outran for a 52-yard completion on third-and-17. “But guys never stopped competing.”
The fourth quarter turned paint-by-numbers into Picasso. Bo Nix looked like an elite quarterback. He led three scoring drives, completing 9 of 10 passes for 127 yards. He found Evan Engram, who was called out by Payton for bad body language. Engram responded with two catches for 29 yards and a touchdown.
Nix turned to the one player he never had chemistry with last season, college teammate Troy Franklin, drilling a strike for a two-point conversion. And when it mattered most, he leaned on Courtland Sutton—they share the same biorhythms on third down.
Even then, the Broncos needed one more drive to close out the Eagles, and J. K. Dobbins became the Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki. They won between the lines. But also conquered demons between their ears, improving to 3-8 in one-score games over the past two years, including 2-2 this season.
“Today we showed we’re mentally tough,” Dobbins said. “We showed we are a dangerous team.”
Payton’s Signature Win
Let’s be clear. This is Payton’s signature win with the Broncos. Better than the victories at Buffalo, at Tampa Bay, and the streak-buster against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles were 20-1 in their last 21 games.
“You always get a chance to see where you are at. We talked a lot about that,” Payton said. “Our guys did a good job of preparing, and I think the locker room prior to today felt like this would be the result. I have done this long enough. I have pretty good instincts.”
And you wonder if the message to run the ball—written again on his play sheet—finally seeped into his brain as the Broncos imposed their will. Unable to win at the line of scrimmage, the Eagles crossed the line.
The Broncos benefitted from a suspect personal foul on linebacker Zach Braun that extended a late drive. Denver’s patience was rewarded when Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo committed malpractice. With Philadelphia holding a 14-point cushion, he kept passing.
At one point, the Eagles had a 20-second drive. Saquon Barkley finished with six carries—one in the fourth. The same criticisms we have lobbed at the Broncos applied to them. The Eagles abandoned the run. They got cute. And they did dumb stuff.
The Return of the Old Broncos
Sunday, the Broncos were not the same old Broncos. They were the old Broncos, like from 2015—a team that had the discipline, defense, and determination to beat anyone, anywhere.
No, Denver was not without sin. This was not perfection. But it was retribution.
In the smoke-filled celebratory locker room, Payton stood in front of the team and asked a simple question: Who are you afraid of? The answer? Nobody!
“It was electric,” Moss said. “We proved something today.”
https://www.denverpost.com/2025/10/05/broncos-eagles-sean-payton-signature-win/
Discord data breach exposes user info, scanned photo IDs
**Discord Data Breach Exposes User Info, Scanned Photo IDs**
*By Dwaipayan Roy | Oct 04, 2025, 06:21 PM*
Discord, the popular communication platform, has confirmed a data breach involving one of its third-party customer service providers. An “unauthorized party” accessed data from a limited number of users who had contacted Discord’s Customer Support and/or Trust & Safety teams. While the attacker attempted to extort a financial ransom from Discord, they did not gain direct access to the platform itself.
### What Data Was Compromised?
The breach exposed usernames, email addresses, and the last four digits of users’ credit card numbers. Additionally, a small number of government-issued ID photos were accessed. These photos belonged to users who had appealed an age determination on Discord.
Importantly, Discord clarified that full credit card numbers and passwords were **not** affected by this incident. Users whose ID photos were possibly accessed will receive specific notification from Discord.
### Discord’s Response and Security Measures
In response to the breach, Discord has revoked the third-party support provider’s access to its ticketing system and reported the incident to data protection authorities. The company is also working closely with law enforcement agencies to investigate the matter thoroughly.
Furthermore, Discord has conducted a review of its threat detection systems and tightened security controls over its third-party support providers. These steps underscore Discord’s commitment to protecting user data and maintaining trust across its platform.
Users are encouraged to remain vigilant and watch for any communication from Discord regarding this incident. For more updates, stay tuned to official Discord channels.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/science/discord-breach-exposes-user-data-last-4-digits-of-cards/story