The Daily Populous

Thursday May 21st, 2020 morning edition

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Handsomely animated, with a stirring musical score, the series follows the odyssey of Aang, a fun-loving, 112-year-old boy who is the current incarnation of the Avatar, the spirit of the planet in human form.

Aided by a band of adolescent and teen warriors and some fantastical creatures, Aang reluctantly accepts his role of bringing peace to a world at war.

The series is distinguished by multi-dimensional characters, unusually complicated personal relationships for a cartoon serial, and a healthy respect for the consequences of warfare.

Though it’s aimed at 8 and 9 year olds, it has been embraced by fantasy-mythology lovers of all ages.

For adding thoughtful substance to a genre best known for its style, Avatar: The Last Airbender receives a Peabody Award.

Writers: Aaron Ehasz, Elizabeth Ehasz, Joshua Hamilton, Tim Hedrick, John O'Bryan, May Chan.

Actors: Zach Tyler Eisen, Mae Whitman, Jack DeSena, Jessie Flower, Dante Basco, Dee Bradley Baker. »

Zack Snyder Will Release the ‘Snyder Cut’ of ‘Justice League’ on HBO Max

Authored by variety.com

The mythical, unreleased version of the 2017 superhero film “Justice League” will finally see the light of day on Warner Media’s HBO Max in 2021.

Director Zack Snyder announced the news on a live Q&A Wednesday, following a virtual screening of his Henry Cavill-led Superman film “Man of Steel.”.

Snyder completed the majority of work on “Justice League” in 2016, but stepped away from post-production and editing in light of a family tragedy. »

Kuo: Apple may not include EarPods headphones in iPhone 12 box to boost AirPods sales

Authored by 9to5mac.com

According to the latest report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple may not include the wired EarPods headphones in the box of the iPhone 12.

Kuo suggests that Apple may heavily promote or discount the AirPods this holiday season, with no new models of AirPods or AirPods Pro expected until 2021.

With second-gen AirPods being about eighteen months old by the time the iPhone 12 launches, it is possible Apple drops the price further to incentivize add-on sales. »

McDonald's workers striking Wednesday over COVID-19 conditions

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McDonald's disputes accusations from striking workers and a lawsuit, saying the health of its workers is a top priority.

Striking McDonald's workers hold a motor march and protest to call out their employer's alleged "failed response" to the COVID-19 pandemic in Monterey Park, California on Wednesday.

Workers at Amazon and its Whole Foods subsidiary conducted a worldwide "sick-out" in March to protest conditions and pay provided by the company and were similarly followed by workers at Target, Instacart, FedEx, Walmart and Shipt earlier this month. »