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Thunderbolts Looks Like The Best Marvel Team Yet
Marvel’s Thunderbolts just might have gotten everything right. And the studio could really user the win. In the comic book world, sometimes there’s nothing better than antiheroes. They make for the best main characters because the morals have gone askew, the methods are iffy, and the tongue-in-cheek nature of their hero status makes for just straight-up great watching.
This looks to be the case with Thunderbolts, which, from the first teaser trailer, might be the most entertaining Marvel team yet assembled. The three-minute window into the movie has just about everything you could want from a superhero flick, with humor, pathos, a kickass song, and some of the most entertaining characters we have in this franchise.
Check out the Thunderbolts teaser trailer and see what we mean.
Things start off with Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova/ Black Widow paying a visit to a down-bad David Harbour’s Red Guardian. It’s a quick reminder about the nature of the characters we met in Black Widow. She’s a too-serious asskicker, and he’s a former hero-turned-egotistical slob. Just perfect.
From there, Thunderbolts sets on a course to bring together a rag-tag group of sort-of heroes who’ve been assembled for nefarious purposes. In addition to Pugh and Harbour, we get a return of Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes/ Winter Soldier, Wyatt Russell’s John Walker/ US Agent (formerly Captain America), Hannah John-Kamen’s Ava Starr/ Ghost, Lewis Pullman’s Sentry, and Olga Kurylenko’s Taskmaster.
Thunderbolts sets on a course to bring together a rag-tag group of sort-of heroes who’ve been assembled for nefarious purposes
Most of these folks we’ve seen at other stops along the Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline, but teaming them up here keeps the correct vibe. The Thunderbolts group is assembled by, though quickly at odds with, Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, whom we first met at the end of Black Widow. She’s basically the Marvel version of DC’s Amanda Waller, a well-positioned and ruthless whose power is bringing together those with actual powers to do her bidding.
This Thunderbolts group is duped into all being on the same mission, and because of it, ends up working together. That’s easy to see coming, but the real win here looks like the interplay between the characters.
Because each of them isn’t your standard do-gooder hero, having them forced to play nice (despite their overwhelming impulse to play mean) is where this flick should make its bones. We see as much in these brief moments of action-fueled levity.
Marvel’s Thunderbolts includes Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, and Hannah John-Kamen
Because we know characters like Black Widow, Red Guardian, Winter Soldier, Ghost, and US Agent have their own dark pasts, the movie is set up for redemption arcs almost across the board. It’s a good place for Marvel and a testament to playing the longer game with some of these characters. The franchise hasn’t gotten everything right, but bringing this group together does look like the right move.
Marvel’s Thunderbolts is directed by Jake Schrier (Paper Towns) with a script from an impressive writer’s room of Eric Pearson (Thor: Ragnarok, Black Widow), Lee Sung Jin (Beef), and Joanna Calo (Bojack Horseman). It is due in theaters on May 2, 2025. We’ll be ready for this one and it looks like a total winner.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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