The Verge's in review: books, movies and more

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As  comes to a close, it's time to remember the year that was. It was a great year for entertainment and a not-so-great year for the people who actually created that entertainment. It was the year Twitter died and the year Matter failed to launch. Gadgets became gimmickier, photos became more photographic, and generative AI was suddenly everywhere.From now until the end of the year, we'll recap the ups and downs in devices, social media, and entertainment, and see howis shaping up (spoiler: even more AI). We'll talk about our favorite movies and TV shows of the year, including the best of Max, Apple TV Plus, Prime and Disney Plus, and our favorite games across all platforms, from PlayStation, Xbox and Switch to PC and Apple Arcade.

Czech police reported that 10 people were killed Panama Phone Number List and several injured in a shooting that occurred near the University of Charles in central Prague, when an individual opened fire to death. "The shooter has been eliminated," Czech police said on social media. "The entire building is currently being evacuated and there are several dead and dozens of injured," he added. Police did not provide details about the victims or the circumstances of Thursday's shooting in the capital of the Czech Republic. Czech Interior Minister Vit Rakusan confirmed to Czech public television that the person who opened fire was dead.



The incident occurred at the Faculty of Philosophy, located on Jan Palach Square. Authorities said the entire plaza and surrounding areas were closed. Citing “tragic events at the Faculty of Philosophy,” Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala canceled his plans and returned to the capital. Police initially added that the incident was ongoing and urged citizens to stay away from the scene and stay in their homes. "An unknown person opened fire shortly after 3:00 p.m. (11:00 a.m. in Argentina) at the Faculty of Philosophy of the Charles University of Prague, in Jan Palach Square," in the heart of the capital, Radio Prague International reported.