Television

A Bloomberg report describes a paradoxical trend: people who became dependent on nicotine through vaping are switching back to conventional cigarettes as a way to quit. Because cigarettes feel less palatable than sweet-flavoured vapes, some ex-smokers hope the return to tobacco will wean them off nicotine entirely. Commenters are debating whether the approach reflects the failure of vaping as a quitting tool or simply nicotine addiction finding a new outlet, and what it says about regulation of e-cigarettes.

Disney is developing a new Mary Poppins television series that will differ significantly from the classic 1964 film. Details on the cast, plot, and premiere date have not yet been revealed, but the promise of a very different take on the beloved nanny has already drawn attention from fans curious about how the story will be reimagined for the small screen.

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees will meet in the MLB Wild Card round, with their games scheduled for prime time broadcasts on NBC. The marquee matchup between baseball's biggest rivals in the postseason's win-or-go-home format is drawing wide attention from fans and sports media.

Bleacher Report has published the full schedule, television information, and dates for the entire 2026 MLB playoffs through the World Series. The rundown lays out when each round of the postseason bracket will be played and where fans can watch the games. With the playoffs approaching, fans are looking up key dates for the Wild Card, division and championship series, and the World Series itself.

Good Morning America hosts were quizzed on the New York Times' list of the 100 best television shows of the century, testing how well they knew the ranking that has sparked broad debate about which series deserve a place on it. The list has become a talking point among TV fans questioning its picks and omissions.

Ukrainian forces have destroyed a Russian ammunition depot using loitering munitions, according to footage circulating with reports from the war in Ukraine. The strike shows drones carrying out precision attacks on the depot, which detonates in a large secondary explosion. Such depot strikes have become a regular feature of the war, as both sides target ammunition storage to degrade each other's artillery capacity along the front lines.

Family Guy is releasing a new Halloween special that sends the show's characters to hell, with Kieran Culkin voicing the Devil. The first trailer for the episode has been released, and fans of the long-running animated comedy are sharing and discussing the preview as the Halloween season approaches.