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Welcome, students of The Last of Us, to Fungus Zombies 101. In this seminar, we’ll cover the basics of what’s known as the cordyceps infection, how it spreads throughout a host’s lifetime, and why it ought to haunt your nightmares. Ready? Let’s dive in! In the new HBO show The Last of Us—and the 2013

Spoilers ahead. One of the freakiest sequences in the premiere episode of HBO’s The Last of Us takes place not when the hordes of mindless infected bodies attack, but when an epidemiologist is asked for his thoughts on pandemics. During a flashback to 1968 in the episode’s opening scene, this epidemiologist—a man named Dr. Neuman—appears

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin dated on and off long before they became husband and wife. Hailey first met Justin in the late aughts, and they eventually struck up a casual romance. Though they decided to keep it out of the public eye, this didn’t stop fans from obsessing over their relationship. After a breakup

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have given the world a first look at their rainbow baby and second baby girl. Both posted photos of their oldest daughter Luna, 6, and now middle child, four-year-old son Miles, with their new sister, Esti Maxine Stephens. “She’s here! Esti Maxine Stephens – the house is bustling and our

After almost ten years together, George and Amal Clooney seem like one of the most stable couples in Hollywood—and also one of the most glamourous. Before their marriage, George did not seem very interested in settling down, and Amal was making waves as an activist and human rights lawyer. After living their very separate lives,

Vanessa Hudgens kept quiet last week when her ex-boyfriend of nine years Austin Butler referred to her as a “friend” on social media. The two broke up in January 2020 while Butler was filming Elvis and are now dating other people (Butler with Kaia Gerber and Hudgens with Cole Tucker). But today, Hudgens finally felt

This past fall, as attacks on reproductive rights continued in certain states and at the federal level, Barnard College took action by announcing plans to offer abortion pills on campus in 2023, following the lead of California and Massachusetts. “Barnard applies a reproductive justice and gender-affirming framework to all of its student health and well-being

Over four years after Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan went public about the end of their marriage, Tatum is ready to talk in full about what happened—and how the process led him to become “best friends” with their daughter Everly, now 9. He opened up to Vanity Fair about the split. Turns out, Tatum and

Not even a month into 2023, Selena Gomez and The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart have struck up the year’s first surprise romance. Shortly after Taggart shared photographs of his New Year’s Eve vacation with ex-girlfriend Eve Jobs, Gomez and Taggart were reported to be dating casually. The two were allegedly seen making out at a Lower

Jennifer Lopez is kicking off the new year with Shotgun Wedding promotion—and anecdotes about her own wedding last year to Ben Affleck. During press appearances for the film, Lopez discussed why the two eloped in Las Vegas in July prior to having their bigger Georgia wedding at the end of August, and what it has

Coachella is always one of the hottest tickets of the year, and that’s no different in 2023 with superstars like Bad Bunny, Blackpink, and Frank Ocean set to headline the fest. But even with the expected high demand, viewers who aren’t able to snag a pass will still be able to watch at home: Luckily,

There are a lot of details in Prince Harry’s memoir Spare that have shocked fans, but he claims that they’re just the tip of the iceberg. In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, the Duke of Sussex claims he had to edit out some stories that would have made it impossible to ever reconnect with

It was reported this week that Kanye West married Bianca Censori, an employee of West’s who has primarily worked with him on design, fashion, and architectural projects. As such, she has been a part of West’s life for some time, which means West’s ex-wife Kim Kardashian knows her well. And reportedly, Kardashian hates her, having

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra welcomed their first child, a daughter named Malti, in January of 2022. They celebrated her first birthday this year, and Jonas said in a recent interview on The Kelly Clarkson Show that they had a huge party to mark the occasion. “We had to celebrate. She went through a pretty

Season two of Ginny & Georgia was released on Netflix this week and it is already trending on the streaming service. The show is about a charming mom and her beautiful daughter, who she had at a very young age, and their move to a new town. Romance and crime abound. Fans are already wondering

During Netflix’s Tudum day in 2022, Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher revealed more details of their anticipated romantic comedy, Your Place Or Mine. Though both actors are well-known for their contributions to the genre, they’ve never been paired up before. It should be an exciting cross over for lovers of love stories. Here’s what we

Miley Cyrus kicked off her new music era in earnest tonight, releasing “Flowers,” the first single from her new album Endless Summer Vacation (out March 10) at midnight London time. It marked the start of her ex-husband Liam Hemsworth’s birthday there. Fans have speculated that the song may be about her life post-breakup with the

Less than one year after Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were declared legally single in March 2022, West has seemingly remarried, and his alleged new wife actually works for his company, Yeezy. TMZ reported on January 13 that West and Bianca Censori recently had a private wedding-like ceremony, although they haven’t yet filed a marriage

Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of the late Elvis Presley, has died. She was just 54 years old. Mother Priscilla Presley confirmed the news Thursday night, writing in a statement, “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us. She was

Close your eyes. Now imagine yourself sipping a piña colada on the beach as the waves crash and fall back. Crash, and fall right back. It’s the perfect day with the sun shining, and as you rush into the water, you can’t help but realize it’s a surreal shade of bright blue—something the Atlantic Ocean