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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
5 biggest Netflix movies and shows I can't wait to watch in summer 2025
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. It's not technically summer yet, but I feel like most of us are already in that sun-soaked mindset. And Netflix seems to agree, because the streamer's summer 2025 lineup is already rolling out, and there's a lot to get excited about. Unfortunately, a few of the most-anticipated titles didn't make the cut this season as we're still waiting on 'Stranger Things' season 5, 'Nobody Wants This' season 2, and the next Benoit Blanc mystery in 'Knives Out 3.' But honestly, the fresh releases taking their place might just make up for it. Netflix is still churning out content at lightning speed, so I'm trying not to get too hyped. Still, with the next (and final chapter) of 'Squid Game,' a new romantic drama starring Sofia Carson, and the return of Wednesday Addams, all dropping in the next few weeks, summer 2025 is already off to a strong start. So, here are the five biggest Netflix movies and shows I can't wait to watch this summer. 'Squid Game' season 3 is easily one of my most anticipated Netflix releases this year. After that intense season 2 finale, I've been counting the days, and now the end is in sight. Lee Jung-jae returns as Gi-hun, but this time, he's playing to destroy the game for good. The final season follows him as he spirals after the loss of his best friend and becomes obsessed with taking down the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), who manipulated everything from within. The latest trailer sets the tone fast: a crying baby, a hallway shaped like a knife, Gi-hun chained in a gift-wrapped box, and a gumball machine spitting out red and blue spheres for the next twisted round. With returning director Hwang Dong-hyuk stating he wanted to introduce games that could 'really show the lowest bottom of human beings,' this could be 'Squid Game' at its most brutal and brilliant. Stream season 3 on Netflix starting June 27 When Netflix first released its summer lineup there was one movie that caught my attention, which was the dark thriller 'Brick.' 'Brick' stars Matthias Schweighöfer and Ruby O. Fee as Tim and Olivia, a couple who awaken to find their apartment building encased by a mysterious, impenetrable brick wall that appeared overnight. As they realize that all the residents are similarly trapped, the group must collaborate to uncover the origin of the wall and find a way out before it's too late Reading the premise gave me instant 'The Platform' and '10 Cloverfield Lane' vibes, two of my favorite claustrophobic thrillers that are tense, eerie, and packed with psychological suspense. Naturally, this one shot straight to my watchlist. Stream it on Netflix starting July 10 Netflix has a knack for some pretty engaging mysteries. Over the years, they've built up an impressive collection of standout thriller shows, and 'Untamed' looks like it could be the next big hit. The story centers on Kyle Turner (Eric Bana), a special agent in a high-level unit of the National Parks Service. When a murder rocks Yosemite — a national park that draws millions of visitors annually — Kyle is pulled into the investigation. Alongside Lily Santiago's rookie park ranger, Naya Vasquez, and Sam Neill's Paul Souter, the show seems to dig into the hidden, darker secrets tied not only to the case but also to Kyle's own past. Set against a wild backdrop that fans of 'Yellowstone' will feel right at home with, 'Untamed looks' like it could have all the suspense and drama to keep us hooked. Fingers crossed it delivers everything it promises! Stream it on Netflix starting July 17 I'm a total sucker for romance movies, especially the ones loaded with tension and that perfect sprinkle of longing, so it's safe to say 'My Oxford Year' is already at the top of my comfort-watch list. Adapted from Julia Whelan's beloved novel, the story follows an ambitious American student whose dream year at Oxford gets complicated when she crosses paths with a charming local. With Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest leading the cast, even the first-look images have me totally hooked. I'm pretty easy to please when it comes to romance movies. If the characters are relatable, the chemistry feels real and the story stirs up those warm, fuzzy emotions, I'm all in. Based on the plot and the cast of 'My Oxford Year,' I'm optimistic it'll be a charming watch even if it doesn't quite reach high quality status. Stream it on Netflix starting August 1 'Wednesday' season 2 is almost here and I'm excited to delve in again. After that first season exploded into a full-blown cultural phenomenon (from TikTok dance trends to endless fan theories about what's next), I'm more than ready to head back to Nevermore Academy. Jenna Ortega returns as Wednesday Addams, and this time, she's reportedly leaning even harder into the horror elements. The creators have teased a darker, bloodier season that shifts away from romance and dives deeper into the mysteries and monsters that made the first outing so fun. The new cast includes big names like Steve Buscemi and Billie Piper, and Ortega herself is now a producer, which suggests she's had real influence over the character's evolution. Add in a fresh mystery, old adversaries, and some seriously creepy glimpses from the teaser trailer, and it's safe to say season 2 might outdo the first. Stream part 1 on Netflix starting August 6, with part 2 arriving on September 3 Netflix's newest No. 1 show is a twisty dark comedy 5 overlooked Netflix miniseries to binge in one weekend 7 new Netflix shows and movies I'd stream this week
RTÉ News
4 days ago
- Health
- RTÉ News
More inpatient beds needed by 2040 to meet demand
The number of inpatient beds in acute public hospitals will need to increase by at least 4,400 by 2040, if the State is to keep up with the demands of an aging population, according to new research. New projections from the Economic and Social Research Institute have revealed that the number of required additional beds for inpatient services could reach 6,800 at the higher end of the scale. That would represent an increase on the current bed capacity of between 40% and 60%. It is forecast the population could increase from 5.3 million people to anywhere between 5.9 million - 6.3 million by 2040, while the number of people over the age of 65 will go from one in seven to one in five. The ESRI's Health Service Capacity Review report said an additional 650 to 950 day patient beds by 2040 are needed to meet projected growth requirements, which would represent an increase of between 25% and 37%. It has also noted the occupancy rates across all beds in the public system are at 92.6%. Dr Aoife Brick, Senior Research Officer at the ESRI and lead author of the report, said the findings "highlight significant future growth in demand for public acute hospital services, driven primarily by population growth and ageing". "The report offers policymakers evidence on the scale of service expansion needed to meet future demand," Dr Brick added. In the Programme for Government, there is a pledge to "increase capacity by between 4,000 and 4,500 new and refurbished inpatient hospital beds across the country". Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said the report "allows us to better anticipate future healthcare demand and capacity". This, she said, will ensure "our health system evolves to meet the needs of our changing population". "I look forward to ongoing engagement with the ESRI and our colleagues in the HSE as we continue to develop and strengthen our future capacity plans," the minister added. Reacting to the report, Sinn Féin said it lays bare the failure by Government to get ahead of increasing capacity in acute hospitals, which the party claims has led to overcrowding and extremely dangerous situations in emergency departments. Sinn Féin's health spokesperson David Cullinane said he has been "calling on the Government in each and every budget to provide the capital funding to increase bed capacity". "They have failed to do this over the last five years," he said. "The Government have to make the investments over the next number of years. They are playing catch up," he added. Meanwhile, a separate report has found just one third of admissions from emergency departments or wards into intensive care happened within one hour of the decision being made to admit, while 87% were admitted within four hours. The Irish National ICU Audit annual report, published by The National Office of Clinical Audit (NOCA), highlights pressures on capacity within ICUs across the public hospital system. It found the national average occupancy rate for ICU beds is 95% - well above the recommended rate of 85%. Despite the pressures, NOCA said the ICU network maintained "high quality outcomes" compared to international standards. It said 80% of ICU patients survived to the point of being discharged, adding this is "satisfactory" considering the severity of illness of patients who were admitted to ICU. Commenting on the findings, Professor Rory Dwyer, Clinical Lead for the Irish National ICU Audit, said the study "highlights the resilience and quality of care delivered across Irish ICUs, despite significant resource challenges". "While our overall outcomes are encouraging, the data underlines persistent issues, particularly in terms of bed capacity and timely admission to ICU," he said. The report recommends continued investment to expand ICU capacity, maintaining a focus on timely access to critical care and further development of ICU outreach services to support deteriorating patients outside of ICU settings.
Tom's Guide
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
5 biggest Netflix movies and shows I can't wait to watch in summer 2025
It's not technically summer yet, but I feel like most of us are already in that sun-soaked mindset. And Netflix seems to agree, because the streamer's summer 2025 lineup is already rolling out, and there's a lot to get excited about. Unfortunately, a few of the most-anticipated titles didn't make the cut this season as we're still waiting on 'Stranger Things' season 5, 'Nobody Wants This' season 2, and the next Benoit Blanc mystery in 'Knives Out 3.' But honestly, the fresh releases taking their place might just make up for it. Netflix is still churning out content at lightning speed, so I'm trying not to get too hyped. Still, with the next (and final chapter) of 'Squid Game,' a new romantic drama starring Sofia Carson, and the return of Wednesday Addams, all dropping in the next few weeks, summer 2025 is already off to a strong start. So, here are the five biggest Netflix movies and shows I can't wait to watch this summer. 'Squid Game' season 3 is easily one of my most anticipated Netflix releases this year. After that intense season 2 finale, I've been counting the days, and now the end is in sight. Lee Jung-jae returns as Gi-hun, but this time, he's playing to destroy the game for good. The final season follows him as he spirals after the loss of his best friend and becomes obsessed with taking down the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), who manipulated everything from within. The latest trailer sets the tone fast: a crying baby, a hallway shaped like a knife, Gi-hun chained in a gift-wrapped box, and a gumball machine spitting out red and blue spheres for the next twisted round. With returning director Hwang Dong-hyuk stating he wanted to introduce games that could 'really show the lowest bottom of human beings,' this could be 'Squid Game' at its most brutal and brilliant. Stream season 3 on Netflix starting June 27 When Netflix first released its summer lineup there was one movie that caught my attention, which was the dark thriller 'Brick.' 'Brick' stars Matthias Schweighöfer and Ruby O. Fee as Tim and Olivia, a couple who awaken to find their apartment building encased by a mysterious, impenetrable brick wall that appeared overnight. As they realize that all the residents are similarly trapped, the group must collaborate to uncover the origin of the wall and find a way out before it's too late Reading the premise gave me instant 'The Platform' and '10 Cloverfield Lane' vibes, two of my favorite claustrophobic thrillers that are tense, eerie, and packed with psychological suspense. Naturally, this one shot straight to my watchlist. Stream it on Netflix starting July 10 Netflix has a knack for some pretty engaging mysteries. Over the years, they've built up an impressive collection of standout thriller shows, and 'Untamed' looks like it could be the next big hit. The story centers on Kyle Turner (Eric Bana), a special agent in a high-level unit of the National Parks Service. When a murder rocks Yosemite — a national park that draws millions of visitors annually — Kyle is pulled into the investigation. Alongside Lily Santiago's rookie park ranger, Naya Vasquez, and Sam Neill's Paul Souter, the show seems to dig into the hidden, darker secrets tied not only to the case but also to Kyle's own past. Set against a wild backdrop that fans of 'Yellowstone' will feel right at home with, 'Untamed looks' like it could have all the suspense and drama to keep us hooked. Fingers crossed it delivers everything it promises! Stream it on Netflix starting July 17 I'm a total sucker for romance movies, especially the ones loaded with tension and that perfect sprinkle of longing, so it's safe to say 'My Oxford Year' is already at the top of my comfort-watch list. Adapted from Julia Whelan's beloved novel, the story follows an ambitious American student whose dream year at Oxford gets complicated when she crosses paths with a charming local. With Sofia Carson and Corey Mylchreest leading the cast, even the first-look images have me totally hooked. I'm pretty easy to please when it comes to romance movies. If the characters are relatable, the chemistry feels real and the story stirs up those warm, fuzzy emotions, I'm all in. Based on the plot and the cast of 'My Oxford Year,' I'm optimistic it'll be a charming watch even if it doesn't quite reach high quality status. Stream it on Netflix starting August 1 'Wednesday' season 2 is almost here and I'm excited to delve in again. After that first season exploded into a full-blown cultural phenomenon (from TikTok dance trends to endless fan theories about what's next), I'm more than ready to head back to Nevermore Academy. Jenna Ortega returns as Wednesday Addams, and this time, she's reportedly leaning even harder into the horror elements. The creators have teased a darker, bloodier season that shifts away from romance and dives deeper into the mysteries and monsters that made the first outing so fun. The new cast includes big names like Steve Buscemi and Billie Piper, and Ortega herself is now a producer, which suggests she's had real influence over the character's evolution. Add in a fresh mystery, old adversaries, and some seriously creepy glimpses from the teaser trailer, and it's safe to say season 2 might outdo the first. Stream part 1 on Netflix starting August 6, with part 2 arriving on September 3
Washington Post
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Shyanne Sellers is stuck on the outside of the WNBA looking in
Faith Masonius couldn't figure out why Shyanne Sellers didn't want to go hang out with her family before dinner. The Sellers crew had gotten an Airbnb in Brick, New Jersey, days before last month's WNBA draft, and the plan was to go out to dinner and celebrate the lead-up to Shyanne realizing her dream of becoming a professional basketball player.
Herald Sun
14-05-2025
- Herald Sun
Could 'bricking' be the solution to our phone obsession?
Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. We're all striving for less screen time, but actually stepping away from the phone is harder than it looks. Enter Brick, a new device that might just help us finally curb our screen addiction. It's kind of become a fact of life (in 2025) that we all harbour an addiction to our phones. Anyone who's received a notification of their weekly screen time on a Sunday ought to relate to the feeling of shame and surprise when you realise you spent over five hours of the day on your phone doing, well, who knows really. It's true that some phone addictions are more severe than others, sure, but for the vast majority of us, the prospect of leaving the house without our device on our person is virtually as concerning as leaving the house without pants on. Whether we're looking at it constantly or not, our phones have become something of a safety blanket as we move through the big bad world — they're our time keepers, our maps, our diaries, doctors, sources of entertainment (and anxiety) and for better or for worse, they're not going anywhere. But what happens when we want to switch off? Or, at the very least, keep our phone from distracting us when we're on a deadline or prevent us from falling down a hyper-niche rabbit hole as we're trying to fall asleep. Well, you could try Bricking it. What is Brick? Brick is a nifty new device that physically inhibits you from being able to access distracting apps. Basically, you attach the Brick (a little plastic square no bigger than a Post-It note) to any magnetic surface, like a fridge or a white board, open the Brick app on your phone and select the apps you want to leave unblocked, like calls and alarms, then touch your phone to the Brick to lock everything else. When you want to unlock the rest of your apps, you touch your phone to the Brick again. When your phone is Bricked, it'll prevent you from accessing the apps you've chosen to lock, popping up with a message that says 'This is a distraction!' when you try to open, say, Instagram or TikTok. Image: Brick How does it work? Essentially, Brick makes it easier to curb our screen addiction by physically removing the option of distraction. When your phone is Bricked, it'll prevent you from accessing the apps you've chosen to lock, popping up with a message that says 'This is a distraction!' when you try to open, say, Instagram or TikTok. Of course, you can unBrick your phone at any time by just tapping it to the device, but leaving it in another room you don't work from or sleep in, like the kitchen or laundry, means you're less likely to do so when you're deep in work mode or going to bed. The screentime situation Given how much of our lives occur virtually these days, from meetings to doctors appointments to sometimes even dates (which is a problem in and of itself), it's no surprise some of us spend the majority of our day with a screen in front of us. Unsurprisingly, younger demographics spend more time on their screens than older age groups. Image: Pexels SBS Newsreported that Australians spend on average more than six hours a day consuming digital entertainment, which included everything from streaming music and TV shows to scrolling on social media. When you think about it, that's almost an entire day's work. Unsurprisingly, younger demographics spend more time on their screens than older age groups, with a report by USwitchfinding Gen Z spends on average nine hours a day on a screen. Increasingly, people are craving a detox from the relentless pace of social media and the internet in general — see the rise of 'dumb phones' as an antidote to our smartphone obsession — and if there's a device that might be able to nudge us in the right direction, it might be worth a shot, no? Maybe you've spent one too many nights reading up on the materials used in the set design for Moulin Rouge! or investigating the history of the clothes horse until 2am and are investing in a Brick to help you establish a better nighttime routine. Image: Pexels Can you Brick it? Yes you can. You can buy a Brick online to the tune of just under $100. Though it might seem a little ridiculous spending money on a device to stop you from visiting distracting apps when you could, in theory, just lock your phone in a cupboard for a few hours, Brick is less about deprivation and more about creating healthier habits when it comes to screen time. Maybe you've spent one too many nights reading up on the materials used in the set design for Moulin Rouge! or investigating the history of the clothes horse until 2am and are investing in a Brick to help you establish a better nighttime routine. Perhaps your 3pm slump is mitigated not by a sweet treat but instead by a 20 minute mindless scroll on Instagram and you'd rather put those 20 minutes towards a quick stroll around the block. Or you might just be into gadgets and this sleek little device has piqued your interest. Whatever your intentions behind investing in a Brick may be, anything that helps us step away from our phone for more than half an hour at a time has our attention. We'll take two. Originally published as Could 'bricking' be the solution to our phone obsession?
