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Journalist in PA. | Contributing writer, @UnHerd, Contributing editor: @Bungacast Also sometimes found at: @Jacobin @DamageMag @Washingtonpost @CompactMag_
Articles by Ryan Smith
Why We’re Disappointed by New Restrictions on the Amex Prepaid Hotel Credit
7 hours ago More than 1 million Airbnb properties are coming to Amex Travel, bringing new rewards opportunities and exclusive benefits for Platinum members. For years, American Express has offered cardholders the chance to book stays at some of the world’s most exclusive luxury hotels through American Express …
After Years of Delays, FAA Certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10
U.S. Government 9 hours ago FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing's long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service NPR - The Associated Press • 9h Nearly a decade after Boeing unveiled its largest 737 Max jet, the company has cleared a major hurdle in its effort to bring the plane to airlines. The Federal Aviation Administration approved the Max 10 for passenger service Tuesday, ending years of delays.
The U.S. Airlines With the Oldest and Newest Fleets [2026 Study]
6 Things to Never Pack in a Carry-On, According to a Flight Attendant—and 6 Things You Absolutely Must Pack Instead Starting at $7. I think of myself as a careful packer, especially when it comes to flights. I can spend hours strategizing how to pack without …
Sorry, But Peanuts Was Never Really a Children's Comic After All
Charlie Brown sulks during the night Image via Peanuts Holdings LLC Published Oct 18, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. Peanuts is one of the most legendary comic strips in history, having appealed to countless readers within a wide age range since it debuted in the 1950s.
10 Peanuts Comic Strips That Perfectly Capture Charlie Brown's Life
Published Oct 16, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. Charlie Brown's life is the main focus of Charles Schulz's Peanuts comics, so there are countless opportunities to get a look at what he did day-to-day.
United Simplifies How You Earn Elite Status in 2027, but Reaching the Top Gets Harder
11 hours ago Few things are more frustrating during a flight disruption than being rebooked hours later while earlier departures to the same destination continue taking off. United is trying to make that situation a little easier. The airline recently announced that travelers who are rebooked onto a later flight …
The Surprise Rental Car Fee That Doubled My Trip Cost in Latin America (and Why Credit Cards Don’t Help)
2:23 22 hours ago Eyewitness Video Captures Moments After Building Collapses From Panama Earthquake New York Post • 22h The earthquake struck about 9 miles southwest of Pitaloza Arriba, a remote community near Panama's southern tip, according to the US Geological Survey.
JetBlue introduces unbundled Mint fare, removing perks and lounges from 'Mint Base'
Tucked into JetBlue's announcement of its new BlueHouse lounge in Boston a few weeks ago was an update on access policies. Along with holding JetBlue's premium credit card, passengers traveling in the Mint cabin have access to JetBlue's lounges before departure. However, that's changed now that the Mint Base fares are live, as only people who book the right type of Mint fare have lounge access going forward.
How To Start the Year With up to 50 IHG Elite Night Credits by Holding the Right Credit Cards
6 hours ago It’s been well-documented that an affordability crisis has long been festering in the automotive business, but just-released data reveals just how serious it’s become. According to Edmunds.com, around a quarter of all new auto loans are now for 84 months or longer, with the average monthly payment …
We Tested 12 AI Travel Booking Tools: Most Airline Tools Got Prices Right, Most Hotel Plugins Didn’t
Shopping 10 hours ago Google is taking away free access to these Gemini models — try these 7 free alternatives instead Tom's Guide - Elton Jones • 10h If you’ve been using Gemini for free, some big changes are coming to the models you can access. Starting October 9, 2026, free Gemini users will lose … Jewish Community 3 hours ago How Soft Power Learns to Speak to AI timesofisrael.com - Esther Braun • 3h When the internet was still new, I once told my grandmother about people I had met online.
10 Times Snoopy Completely Stole the Peanuts Strip
Snoopy pretends to fly in front of a Sunday Peanuts strip Image via Peanuts Holdings LLC Published Oct 5, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. Peanuts is the story of Charlie Brown and his lovable gang of friends, but it would be nothing without his best friend, Snoopy.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s heavy lift in Ohio His online antics fail in real life
Identity politicsOhioOhio governor's raceSocial mediavivek ramaswamyWealth Prefer us on Google Vivek Ramaswamy wants to carry Ohio, but on Saturday he struggled to carry one young Ohioan. At Donald Trump’s rally in Vandalia, the Republican nominee for governor invited a 10-year-old boy onstage and attempted to lift him to the microphone. The boy lurched backward, and Ramaswamy scrambled to keep him from falling. “Whoa!” he said.
Chase raising the annual fee on the legacy IHG Select card — what we know and what we don't
It's unfortunate, but it's not a surprise. Chase is raising the annual fee on the legacy IHG® Rewards Club Select Credit Card from $49 to $99. This card hasn't been open to new applicants since 2018, but a lot of longtime cardholders held onto it for the low annual fee and the perks that came with it. A change-in-terms notice now confirms the fee increase, so if you're still carrying this card, you have a decision coming. What other changes might come with it?
Southwest Airlines' largest summer ever: 20 new and returning routes for 2027
Southwest Airlines opened its Summer 2027 schedule for booking today, and the carrier is calling this its largest summer ever. Most of the momentum is going into 3 markets it has been building hard: Austin, Nashville, and San Diego. There's also seasonal flying stretched across the rest of the map included in this announcement. Add everything up, and there are 20 new and returning seasonal routes worth a look before you map out next summer.
Two Years After Their Debut, This Peanuts Character's Most Iconic Trait Was Introduced
Linus sits wth his iconic blue safety blanket Image va Peanuts Holdings LLC Published Oct 2, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. Peanuts is one of the greatest comic strips of all time, with its endless roster of memorable characters and its dry wit that filled every panel.
Priority Pass Names 2026 Pioneer of the Year Lounge Winners
6 hours ago Key Background Trump abruptly barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House grounds last month, citing what he described as “constant” reporting of “fake news.” All five TV pool networks refused to cover the president for almost a week, and the three banned outlets sued to block the move, …
Nintendo's New Fantasy Epic Is Already The Most Important Movie In Studio History
Published Sep 26, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. The Legend of Zelda is an iconic video game series that places the player in the boots of Link, a courageous young man who is often placed on a hero's journey by the series' namesake, Princess Zelda.
26 Years Later, Snoopy's Last Line Proves Why He's A Fan Favorite Peanuts Character
Charlie Brown gives Snoopy a big hug in front of a classic Peanuts strip Image via Peanuts Holding LLC Published Sep 23, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. Peanuts has been known for its trademark sense of whimsy within unexpectedly profound stories, delivered with ease by legendary artist Charles Schulz.
10 Hidden Gem Horror Sequels Every Fan Needs To See At Least Once, Ranked
Published Sep 23, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. With spooky season rapidly approaching, Halloween lovers far and wide are ready to get cozied up next to their carved pumpkins and throw on their favorite horror movies. From Halloween to Friday the 13th, there are some truly iconic movies to choose from.
Once upon a time in David Ellison’s Hollywood Wall Street is slowly strangling Tinseltown
David Ellison’s latest merger indicates the managed decline of Hollywood. Credit: Getty bari weissDaniel BessnerDavid EllisonHollywoodParamountParamount-Warner Bros. MergerSun ValleyWall Streetwarner bros Prefer us on Google Every July, a handful of the richest people in America fly private into Idaho, zip up their fleece vests, and decide the future of American media over breakfast.
Buy Finnair Avios with up to a 50% discount [until October 5]
If you're looking to buy Finnair Avios and save money along the way, there's good news. You can buy Finnair Avios with up to a 50% bonus r ight now. Given that Finnair uses Avios, this also provides a way to purchase Avios with British Airways, Iberia, Qatar Airways, and Aer Lingus. Should you buy? Let's check out the details. Buy Finnair Avios — Promotion Details Finnair offers sales on Avios with some regularity, switching between discounts and bonus Avios on these sales.
Say Goodbye To The Fantastic Four's Original Team Before Avengers: Doomsday
Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), and Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) line up in their super suits in The Fantastic Four: First Steps Image via Marvel Studios Published Sep 22, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him.
10 The Walking Dead Comics That Will Break Your Heart
Andrea Harrison and Rick Grimes holding each other in The Walking Dead comics Image via Image Comics Published Sep 21, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. Sign in to your CBR account The Walking Dead is full of heart-pounding action sequences that readers of the Image Comics book will never forget — but what about heart-breaking?
The End Times are nigh — again Leftist doom prophecies distract from the real problems
Naomi Klein's latest book exploits the fears of doom-scrollers. Credit: Getty ApocalypseArmageddonAstra TaylorEnd Times FascismNaomi KleinThe Shock Doctrine Prefer us on Google Don’t hate Canadian author Naomi Klein and Canadian-American filmmaker-activist Astra Taylor for their overheated declaration that we are living in the age of something called End Times Fascism: And the Fight for the Living World — the title of the duo’s new book.
How I’m Getting $1,000+ in Value From the Refreshed Amex Platinum Card
1 hour ago Two significant caddie changes headline the latest moves this week for the caddie carousel on the PGA Tour. The first will have more immediate ramifications on the DP World Tour. Justin Rose’s veteran caddie Mark Fulcher is sidelined with an injury and unable to work this week’s BMW PGA Championship …
X-Men Finally Fix a Major 5-Year Problem With Their New Status Quo
A lineup of some of the most prominent X-Men Image via Marvel Published Sep 15, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. Marvel Comics' most popular mutant heroes, the X-Men, have gone through many ups and downs in their long history.
Priority Pass Expands Beyond Lounges With Fast Track, a New App, and Luxury Airport Experiences
2 hours ago More fast-track security access, additional lounges, and personalized AI recommendations are among the changes coming to the travel program. Priority Pass is preparing for a major expansion that could make the airport lounge program useful for a lot more than getting into a lounge before your flight. …
Avengers: Doomsday's Twist Could Be Hidden In One Iconic Comic
First look at Doctor Doom from new Avengers Doomsday poster Image via Marvel Published Sep 14, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him.
10 Greatest X-Men One-Shots of All Time, Ranked
The X-Men are a single unit as they break into action Image via Marvel Published Sep 12, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. X-Men is one of Marvel Comics' most popular comics, delivering decades of great, ongoing stories for readers to enjoy.
Delta SkyMiles Changes Earning Rates for 3 Partners, and It’s Good News
Flying 1 hour ago Deal Alert: Madrid Round Trip for 36k Points Daily Drop - April Wilson • 1h We ran a Madrid deal about a month ago; Orlando to Madrid, lie-flat business class, 51k points. It was a great deal.
Avianca Just Announced Big Business Class Upgrades, Including Suites With Doors
5 hours ago MIAMI, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Avianca, an Abra Group member and one of the airlines providing the greatest connectivity in Latin America for more than 106 years, is continuing to elevate the travel experience for customers across its network, unveiling a series of enhancements designed to …
A New Flight Search Engine Says It Can Save You Money by Finding Pricing Loopholes
These are the car parts you really need to replace once you hit 100,000 miles A car hitting 100,000 miles used to be a major milestone that made owners wonder whether it was time to trade it in, but now you might only need to …
The Global Entry App Is Being Replaced Next Week. Here’s What You’ll Use Instead.
5 hours ago London — London suburb Richmond-upon-Thames, on the western outskirts of the UK capital, has long been famous for its deer-filled park and historic royal buildings, including Tudor residence Richmond Palace. But an influx of tourists have been taking to its cobblestone lanes in recent years thanks to …
10 DC Characters Who Could Completely Change the DCU, Ranked
Published Sep 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. With the releases of Superman, Supergirl, and Lanterns, it's clear that the DC Universe is firing on all cylinders at the moment.
The Walking Dead Officially Returns With New Exclusive Content
Rick and Daryl about to break out of Terminus in The Walking Dead Image via AMC Published Aug 30, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. Fear the Walking Dead again as the iconic comic book returns in stunning full-color glory. The Walking Dead Deluxe #148 is on sale this November, reimagining the story No Turning Back with stunning full color.
Hell is other Leftists Progressives waste energy destroying each other
Taylor Lorenz, quick to accuse others of “genocide” for refusing to mask, now finds herself facing purity tests from those to her Left. Credit: Getty boots rileyDemocratsDSALaura LoomerMilo Yiannopoulosstephen millertaylor lorenzThe leftzohran mamdani Prefer us on Google To most people on the Right, “the Left” forms a coherent, unified bloc that out there to revive wokeness, only now with socialist characteristics.
Top 10 Peanuts Comic Strips That Explore Human Anxiety, Ranked
Charlie Brown says his classic catchphrase in front of an old Peanuts comic strup Image via Peanuts Holdings LLC Published Aug 30, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. Sign in to your CBR account Peanuts is one of the most popular comic strips of all time, with Charlie Brown and his gang of schoolmates becoming pop culture icons over the years.
94 Years Later, Dick Tracy Returns For A Thrilling Holiday Special
Published Aug 29, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. Legendary noir icon Dick Tracy returns to bookshelves with a Veterans Day Special — a story that will reveal the gruff detective's own service in World War II.
It's Officially the End Of An Era For Batman
Published Aug 29, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. 1996 saw the release of Batman: The Long Halloween — one of the most iconic Batman stories in the history of the character, delivered by two industry icons, Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale.
It’s Official: Batman’s Iconic Era Has Come to an End
entertainment news 1 day ago 10 new movies to watch this weekend on Netflix, HBO Max, and Hulu (August 28-30) Polygon - Maria Loreto • 1d It’s the weekend! And while there are plenty of movies to see in theaters, we’ve compiled a list of titles you can watch from home, whether you’re renting or streaming. Here are some of our favorite picks. The Whisper Man is out on Netflix.
Marvel's Midnight Promises Even Darker Futures For Fan-Favorite Heroes
Peter Parker is held up by a horrifying spider's grotesque web Image via Marvel Published Aug 28, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. Marvel Comics' Midnight line promises to bring the scares to some of Marvel's most popular heroes just in time for Halloween season.
Marvel Officially Confirms Wolverine's New Replacement
Hugh Jackman returns as Logan in Deadpool & Wolverine. Image via Disney Published Aug 25, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. Wolverine has not only been an icon in the various X-Men titles, but he is easily one of Marvel's most popular characters in general. So what will happen when four new characters appear with plans to replace him?
Marvel Just Confirmed Wolverine's New Replacement
6 hours ago While games like God of War and The Last of Us may grab the majority of headlines when it comes to PlayStation exclusives, many may not realize that for two generations now, PS4 and PS5, there’s one series that tops both. That would be Insomniac’s Spider-Man games, climbing to the top spot in the PS4 …
Creepshow Unleashes Alien Horrors On Humanity In Terrifying New Tale
The Creep emerges from a wall of skulls Image via Image Comics Published Aug 23, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. Sign in to your CBR account Skybound and Image Comics have officially shared interior art and variant covers for Creepshow Vol.
Refreshed AAdvantage Executive Card Now Live, Offering 125K Bonus Miles
Balearic Islands Now Hotel review: Alua Calvia, Mallorca (Hyatt all-inclusive) frequentmiler.com - Stephen Pepper • 38m My wife and I recently spent a week in Mallorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean.
DC's Best Comic Almost Had A Completely Different Title That Was Too Vulgar To Use
John Jones with The Martian that lives in his head looming over him Image via DC Comics Published Aug 22, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. DC Comics' Absolute Martian Manhunter recently came to its planned conclusion with issue #12, officially ending one of the strangest, most fascinating stories from DC Comics in recent memory.
Marvel Officially Confirms Avengers and X-Men Are Now One Team
Storm leads the X-Men as they transition to the X-Vengers Image via Marvel Published Aug 22, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. The heroes of Marvel Comics have found themselves firmly in the middle of a battle that threatens to throw the world into one of its darkest eras.
The Avengers and X-Men Are Officially One Team in Marvel Comics
Human Interest 7 hours ago Woman Who Spends Over $300 a Month on Blowouts Says True ‘Luxury’ Is ‘Convenience’ (Exclusive) People - Meredith Wilshere • 7h One major change to 30-year-old Maddie Johnson’s routine altered how she thinks about convenience, luxury and time management. Johnson tells PEOPLE it all started after she was gifted a Drybar blowout for her birthday.
Every Emma Frost Comic Samara Weaving Is Reading, Explained
Emma Frost leads the Hellfire Club. Image via Marvel Published Aug 20, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. The official cast for the Marvel Cinematic Universe's upcoming X-Men movie was announced at the recent D23 event in California, confirming a few rumors that had been making the rounds.
10 Best Original X-Men Comic Issues, Ranked
Cyclops leads the original X-Men Image via Marvel Published Aug 17, 2026, 6:01 PM EDT Ryan Smith is located just south of Boston and is a lifelong fan of movies, comics, music and all things pop culture... and pro wrestling, but don't hold that against him. Sign in to your CBR account Over the years, the X-Men have gone through many sizable changes and have changed the status quo several times.
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