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The Idris Elba–led Apple TV+ show Hijack has quite literally hijacked all of our summers. And while all seven episodes have aired, there are still a few mysteries to be solved. 

Best Quote: “Guys, there are hundreds of people on this plane! Couldn’t you go ask one of the non-hijackers to help?”—Ben Lindbergh

29 burning Hijack questions

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After a move to Miami following his World Cup win, Lionel Messi is truly thriving in MLS. But can the world's best soccer player alter the way America feels about the sport? 

Best Quote: “In Miami, he wears jubilant pink, like a polo-sporting Southern lawyer eyeing the oyster bar at an outdoor wedding reception.” —Brian Phillips

Full story here

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What better way to honor the release of Meg 2 than with an official ranking of the greatest movie monsters to ever exist. Find out which alien, dinosaur, or nefarious goo topped our list. 

Full ranking here 

MLB

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Just how bleak are things for Mets fans? We assess the moves made by all 30 teams that participated in the MLB trade deadline. 

Best Quote: “One wonders whether any of their old/new teams kept any jerseys in the back of a closet somewhere, to recycle and return to use.” —Zach Kram

Full list of winners and losers

Pod Spot

In their premiere episode, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag speak with Instagram celebrity gossip curator DeuxMoi. 

Listen to Speidi's 16th Minute

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