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An ominous presence is returning to a local theme park. Universal Orlando has announced the Death Eaters will be coming to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. They'll be making their first appearance ever in Diagon Alley on September 1st, and they'll be there through November 4th. The Death Eaters are described as devoted followers of Lord Voldemort who do not shy away from the dark arts. Universal Orlando says visitors will be able to come face-to-face with them as they roam through London, lurk their way through the cobbled streets of Knockturn Alley and challenge guests to join the Dark Lord. 

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/be-warned-death-eaters-are-coming-to-harry-potters-diagon-alley-at-universal-orlando-florida

A new poll suggests most Americans would say hooray for Hollywood writers and actors. According to Data for Progress, 67-percent of those surveyed said they support the strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA. Eighteen-percent oppose them. Actors want better compensation, including from streaming content, and protections from artificial intelligence. Writers want a guaranteed minimum number of weeks of work in television, and weekly pay for screenwriters.The poll also found that nearly half of those who responded have a negative view of the major Hollywood studios.

https://variety.com/2023/biz/news/poll-support-wga-sag-aftra-1235699337/

Oscar Mayer is marking the one year anniversary of a viral video of a baseball fan using a hot dog as a straw. The TikTok video of the fan at a Yankee game using an Oscar Mayer hot dog to drink his beer has racked up over nine billion views. To celebrate the occasion, the company is giving away free hot dog straws on its website. Oscar Mayer's version is made from a food safe soft silicone that mimics the look and feel of a cooked hot dog. 

https://www.oscarmayer.com/hotdogstraw

A hit sitcom is set to return. A revival of "Frasier" will debut on October 12th with the first two episodes on Paramount-Plus. The new season will consist of ten episodes. Kelsey Grammer stars as Frasier Crane, who is returning to Boston, where the character originated on "Cheers." Grammar is the only original cast member returning. However, Bebe Neuwirth will guest star in one episode, returning as Dr. Lilith Sternin. The orginal "Frasier" series ran from 1993 to 2004.

https://www.today.com/popculture/tv/frasier-reboot-first-look-release-date-cast-explainer-rcna101214

Loch Ness Monster hunters are gathering in Scotland to find the creature. The Loch Ness Centre is expecting hundreds of people to participate in the Quest Weekend hunt. Officials say it was 90-years ago when a hotel manager witnessed a "water beast" in the Loch Ness. The center says the voluntary research team Loch Ness Exploration will be using drones with infrared cameras to detect anything beneath the surface. Volunteers from around the world will be participating in person and online this weekend to see if they can catch the mythical beast.

https://people.com/loch-ness-monster-hunters-biggest-search-in-years-7724769

A new survey indicates one-in-three Americans have a tattoo. Those doing the artwork say the growing popularity of tattoos is driven, in part, by social media. Artist Laraine Hendricks has been doing tattoos for two decades and she said it's no longer just young men who want the artwork. They're working with more women. This survey, done by Pew Research, found the most common reason to get a tattoo was to remember someone or something. One-in-three people say they got their ink to improve their appearance.

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/08/15/32-of-americans-have-a-tattoo-including-22-who-have-more-than-one/


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