'Deadpool & Wolverine' is a self-cannibalizing slog Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have good, thorny chemistry in this odd-couple action hero flick. But brand extension disguised as a satire of brand extension is still just ... brand extension. Justin Chang
So how do you 'accurately' speak English in ancient Rome? Many studios and viewers cling to longstanding conventions around using a posh-sounding British accent for ancient characters — even though this defies logic. Absolutely no one spoke English in Rome. Chloe Veltman
Video game performers call strike against gaming companies The union SAG-AFTRA is pushing for additional A.I. protections for its members. Clare Lombardo
Without spoilers, here's how Wolverine is in the new Deadpool movie after he died A world-weary Wolverine is dragged out of retirement — well, death, actually — by a motormouthed Deadpool in Marvel's latest superhero epic. Bob Mondello
‘Boneless’ chicken wings can have bones, the Ohio Supreme Court says In a 4-3 verdict against a patron who sued a restaurant after swallowing a bone from a “boneless wing,” the court ruled that “boneless” doesn’t guarantee that there will be no bones in a chicken wing. Lola Murti
The streaming wars bring a new discounted bundle: Disney+, Hulu and Max The bundle allows new and existing subscribers to save up to 38% compared to the cost of subscribing to each service individually. It's the latest in a flurry of video streaming deals. Lola Murti
Come study with me: How a virtual buddy might help you get things done In an age of constant digital distraction, people are turning their study and work sprints into virtual grind sessions on YouTube — and getting tens of millions of views. Anastasia Tsioulcas
Pulitzer Prize-winner Jesse Katz exposes the underside of immigration in LA "The Rent Collectors" by Jesse Katz tells the true story of two botched gang murders, and the immigrants stuck between the police and the gangs that run their downtrodden LA neighborhood. A Martínez
Chipotle is 're-emphasizing generous portions' after social-media complaints Chipotle's CEO tells investors that the chain had not shrunk its portions despite accusations on Tiktok and Reddit. Brian Niccol has tried to bat down those complaints for weeks. Alina Selyukh
