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The Last of Us,” will have a spot at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. The horror event, hosted every year in Universal Studios, will take inspiration from one of this year’s most famous TV shows, introducing the infected to the park over the course of Halloween.Pedro Pascal reveals he got an infection from fans taking selfies with their fingers in his eyesPedro Pascal recalled the time he got spit on during a road rage incidentNico Parker cast in live-action ‘How To Train Your Dragon’A post shared by The Last of Us (@thelastofus)“As a massive fan — and frequent attendee — of Halloween Horror Nights, we are honored to have The Last of Us included in this year’s lineup.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Beware: the merciless fungal virus in “The Last of Us” is making its way to Universal Studios as part of the theme park’s limited-run Halloween Horror Nights. The hit HBO show, adapted from Naughty Dog and Playstation’s award-winning video game, will be brought to life in the form of a haunted house, set in the same apocalyptic America as the one travailed by the game’s protagonists Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsay).

A dieting expert has shared the perfect afternoon snack that can help people shed the pounds - and it can even help your brain.

Anyone who is eligible to receive the monkeypox vaccination has been advised to book an appointment soon as the programme will soon be coming to an end in Greater Manchester.

Kate Garraway has revealed husband Derek Draper has started speaking again, three years after falling ill with Covid-19. The former lobbyist was left close to death on several occasions since he caught the virus at the start of the pandemic in March 2020, and is now confined to a wheelchair, requiring care 24-hours a day. Garraway, 56, was discussing her other half’s health during Thursday’s Loose Women when she shared that he was able to now whisper, a milestone in his recovery.

With the summer holidays fast approaching many Brits will be planning a getaway in the coming weeks. Packing for your holiday can always be a bit stressful, it can be hard to know what to bring and tricky to stick to any weight restrictions.

Hepatitis C affects more than 150 million people across the world but many are unaware they have the highly infectious virus.

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The kind actions of a stranger helped a family through a frightening time after their son was rushed to hospital.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning about the mpox virus after the latest data showed an increase in cases.

A common and widespread virus may increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to scientists.

The world needs to learn from the Covid-19 pandemic in order to prepare for "even deadlier" viruses in the future, a World Health Organisation (WHO) chief has warned.

Recently split from his co-worker girlfriend, Vincent (Karim Leklou) is having a bad day at the office. First, a young intern batters him over the head with a laptop, and then Yves from accounting stabs him savagely with a pen. And after a meeting with human resources, the poor guy is left with the curious feeling that, somehow, he deserved it. Even his shrink, who has a print of J.M.W. Turner’s ironic masterpiece “The Fighting Temeraire” on his wall, thinks so, planting further seeds of doubt in Vincent’s mind. “I think you’re looking for attention from those who attack you,” he decides.

EXCLUSIVE: Dekanalog has picked up North American rights to the Sundance competition title Mami Wata, the third feature film from Nigerian filmmaker C.J. “Fiery” Obasi.

Naman Ramachandran Entertainment One (eOne) has solidified its collaboration with U.K. independent production company Hardcash Productions through an exclusive first-look agreement. Under the deal, brokered by Kate Cundall, eOne’s VP of acquisitions, and Robin Barty-King, Hardcash’s business affairs consultant, the partnership aims to develop and produce investigative factual content for the global market. eOne will handle international rights for all projects resulting from this collaboration. Previously, eOne and Hardcash worked together on the distribution of award-winning documentaries such as “Inside China,” “Fearless: The Women Fighting Putin” and “Outbreak: The Virus that Shook the World,” which have been sold to over 160 territories worldwide.

Two poultry workers in England have tested positive for bird flu. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says it has detected the Influenza A (H5) virus in both workers, who had recently been working on an infected poultry farm.

Tori Spelling hopes she finally found the culprit behind her family’s ongoing health challenges.

Users of Windows 10 and Windows 11 are being urged to make a crucial update to avoid online attacks.

Science presenter David Eagleman, whose past credits include Netflix’s The Creative Brain and the BBC/PBS’ The Brain, has launched a private equity-backed shingle with U.S. producer vets Matt Tauber and Adam Fratto.

Sophia Scorziello editor A new production company is on the mission to bring weird science to life through story. Neuroscientist and Stanford professor Dr. David Eagleman has teamed up with producers Matt Tauber and Adam Fratto to launch Cognito Entertainment, an independent production company centered around science programming and films. The Los Angeles and Palo Alto-based company has already begun working on scripted television series, documentaries and literary adaptation. “We are living in an unparalleled moment of scientific advancement,” said Eagleman. “From brains to space to genetics, there are endless mind-blowing stories to share. In a world that sometimes seems upside-down, science can be a source of great inspiration, wonder, and belief.”

Netflix has some good news and bad news for fans of “Sweet Tooth”: the quirky series, set in a fictional world populated by human-animal hybrids, is being renewed for a third season that will also mark its last.

Celebrities are speaking out about their health amid the pandemic.

A leading weight loss Doctor is urging people to consider eating three 'anti-ageing' foods that can help to slow or reverse the ageing process. There are many anti-ageing creams and serums on the beauty market, but few people realise that what you eat can also have an effect on how the body ages. - beyond just the skin

A respiratory specialist nurse has issued a warning about the telltale signs a child’s cough which may be caused by asthma.

“Real Time With Bill Maher” was a lengthy sit-down between its host and embattled Twitter CEO Elon Musk — two men who, by their own count, have faced attempted cancellation “many times.” Circling the topic of cancel culture, at one point in the interview, Maher told the social media head that he chooses not to tweet as much in fear of it: “The mob of mean girls is still there,” he said, adding, “It’s so easy to get canceled, and I don’t even know what pisses them off, these kids.” When Musk advised him to learn to ignore the feedback, Maher quipped, “That’s easy for you to say. They can’t take your job!”In the interview segment (which you can watch in full above), Maher began by defending Musk’s $44 billion acquisition of Twitter last fall.

Trinidad Barleycorn “While the Green Grass Grows” by Peter Mettler won the Grand Prix of the International Feature Film Competition at the 54th edition of Visions du Réel, in Nyon, Switzerland, on Friday. The Swiss-Canadian director was competing with an unusual project: made in the form of a diary filmed from 2019 to 2021, “While the Green Grass Grows” is in fact a series of seven episodes with a total duration of about 11 hours. It was the finished parts one and six of the series, totalling 166 minutes, that were unveiled in world premiere at Visions du Réel and running for the Grand Prix. The whole project was also presented in the Work-in-Progress section in order to find other financing and distribution platforms to finalize the remaining parts, which have already been widely edited. This is the second time that Mettler has won the Grand Prix at Visions du Réel, after his victory in 2002 with “Gambling, Gods and LSD.”

Acer has added to its eco-conscious range of technology with its brand new Chromebook Vero 514 which aims to save you stress with its unique design and features, while also saving the environment and your bank balance at the same time.

Days after country star Jimmie Allen and his wife Alexis Gale announced both that they are pregnant with their third child and that they are separating, Gale shared cryptic message.  "The silence is loud enough for me," the registered nurse wrote in a since-expired message on her Instagram story Monday.  The ex-couple announced their split after three years of marriage on Friday.  "After much thought and reflection in recent months, Lex & I have made the decision to separate," Allen and his now-estranged wife shared on their respective Instagram pages. "As we navigate this life change, we can also share that we will be welcoming another child together later this year." The statement noted that their "number one priority is and always will be ensuring that our children are healthy, happy and loved, and we remain committed to co-parenting with love and respect for one another.

The new Omicron sub-variant has begun to spread across the world.

Dog flu is mutating into a virus that could infect humans, scientists warn.

Abbey Clancy has revealed that her and Peter Crouch's 12 year old daughter Sophia was rushed to hospital with the serious virus, meningitis.The virus, which is inflammation of the lining around your brain and spinal cord, can be life-threatening if not treated very quickly by doctors. Little Sophia became unwell during a family trip to Portugal, leaving her frightened parents feeling "vulnerable". Abbey also told of how her three other children were also displaying flu and coughing symptoms, as she described the experience as "terrifying".

Sam Smith had to cancel a second gig just hours before they were due to perform due to illness.

Hailey Bieber reminisced on a difficult time, but was optimistic toward the future and her health in an Instagram story shared Monday. The 26-year-old model shared a candid snap from a hospital bed just moments after undergoing heart surgery.

Kate Garraway has shared a new 'special' update on ill-stricken husband Derek Draper with a heart-warming photo over the weekend. Taking to her Instagram account, the Good Morning Britain presenter posted a picture of Derek out of hospital and in the garden for a spot of gardening with the family. It comes after the TV host last week revealed the former political advisor - who became the longest suffering Covid patient in the UK, after spending 13 months in hospital - was back again in hospital for some treatment.

Country music singer Jimmie Allen and his wife Alexis Gale have decided to call it quits. After three years of marriage and with baby number three on the way, the couple announced their decision on Instagram in a joint statement.  "After much thought and reflection in recent months, Lex & I have made the decision to separate," Allen, 37, began.

Scientists have issued a warning as a new outbreak of a potentially lethal virus is spreading in species across the UK. They revealed that otters, foxes, dolphins and seals in the UK now face a threat from bird flu, reports the Mirror.