Nicko McBrain is about to play his last show with Iron Maiden.The band’s longtime drummer, who suffered a stroke in January 2023 but returned to the road four months later, announced the news on the band’s official website: “After much consideration, it is with both sorrow and joy, I announce my decision to take a step back from the grind of the extensive touring lifestyle. Today, Sat, Dec 7th, Sao Paulo will be my final gig with Iron Maiden. I wish the band much success moving forward.”McBrain joined Iron Maiden in 1982, first appearing on their 1983 album Piece of…
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In today’s fast-paced world world, it feels like everything is moving at lightning speed. The social media trends that were buzzing last week seem to disappear from my algorithm the next, while the It items everyone was trying (and failing) to get their hands on just a few months ago seem to become more available as new styles usher in. Overwhelmed by the constant noise and attempting to keep up, it can be easy to feel a little lost in it all.That said, while I firmly believe that a wardrobe should be built on timeless, feel-good pieces that you’ll love…
Alexander Cornwell / Reuters: A White House official says that the US believes China-linked Salt Typhoon hackers targeted and recorded the phone calls of “very senior” US political figures — The U.S. believes that an alleged sweeping Chinese cyber espionage campaign known as Salt Typhoon targeted … View Original Source Here
06 Dec 2024 6 New Memoirs About Triumph of the Human Spirit Life is full of challenges, but it is in overcoming them that the human spirit shines its brightest. Memoirs offer a unique lens into these moments of resilience, hope, and transformation, giving us stories that inspire and connect us on a deeply personal level. In this collection of six new memoirs, authors open up about their journeys through adversity, their victories over the odds, and the profound lessons they’ve learned along the way. Like A Redwood Seed – Stronger Than The Flames by Fia Sylvan Release Date: October…
by Michael Wheeler, David Dunstan, Lauren Arundell, Mats Hallgren and Paddy Dempsey, The Conversation Credit: Micah Eleazar from Pexels In many households, screens are part of daily life—from work to entertainment. But for parents, setting boundaries around screens isn’t just about kids; it’s also about modeling a balanced approach to screen use. Our research shows parents who spend excessive time on screens may unconsciously encourage similar habits in their children. Excessive screen time in young children is linked to developmental delays in communication and problem-solving. One explanation is that screen time displaces parent–child interactions that are crucial for development. This…
Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2’s tagline is, “generations of blood have led to this.” Indeed, Yellowstone and its two spinoff prequels, 1883 and 1923, have shown the Dutton family’s lives on the ranch dating back to when the family home was first built. 1883 shows how they came to Montana from Tennessee, 1923 shows them protecting the property through the difficulties of the Great Depression, and Yellowstone is the modern-day display of the slowly dying ranching way of life. 1923 Season 1 will have its network debut on Sunday, December 8 after the penultimate episode of Yellowstone Season 5. Ahead of its Paramount Network debut and the 1923…
Paramount Plus’ new TV and movie releases for December 9-15 2024 include The Fabulous Four and An Evening with Dua Lipa. Starting December 9, The Fabulous Four will be available on Paramount Plus. Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse, it is an American comedy-drama. The film chronicles the adventures of a group of friends who studied at the same college. Their lives end up taking an interesting turn when they receive an invitation to be the bridesmaids at a college friend’s dream wedding. As the trip commences, things do not go as smoothly as they expected. While friendships are rekindled, the past…
Even while spending the last five years preparing to play Bob Dylan—including learning 30 of his songs for the biopic A Complete Unknown—Timothée Chalamet has apparently not missed a single major college football game. Or even the mid-majors. The actor (sporting a puffy pink jacket, natch) appeared on ESPN’s College GameDay in Atlanta on Saturday, where he impressed hosts Pat McAfee and Kirk Herbstreit with his wealth of knowledge and interesting tidbits while predicting six weekend winners. And his picks are already paying off, as he was the only one on set to choose Ohio to defeat Miami (Ohio). Of…
A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday upheld a law requiring Chinese-based ByteDance to divest its popular short video app TikTok in the United States by early next year or face a ban.The decision is a major win for the Justice Department and opponents of the Chinese-owned app and a devastating blow to TikTok parent ByteDance. It significantly raises the prospects of an unprecedented ban in just six weeks on a social media app used by 170 million Americans.TikTok plans to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.In detailing their support of the law, the appeals court noted it was…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more.The Lists Keep Coming and They Don’t Stop Coming Gone are the days when a publication could release one best-of-the-year list to rule them all. Algorithms and the increasingly fragmented media landscape they’ve wrought mean that bookish media outlets, including this one, need to try multiple avenues to reach readers. In best-of season, this results in not just The Best Books of the Year,…
When you think of electric fields, you likely think of electricity — the stuff that makes modern life possible by powering everything from household appliances to cellphones. Researchers have been studying the principles of electricity since the 1600s. Benjamin Franklin, famous for his kite experiment, demonstrated that lightning was indeed electrical.Electricity has also enabled major advances in biology. A technique called electrophoresis allows scientists to analyze the molecules of life — DNA and proteins — by separating them by their electrical charge. Electrophoresis is not only commonly taught in high school biology, but it’s also a workhorse of many clinical…
Critic’s Rating: 4.5 / 5.04.5Blue Bloods did it again, delivering another amazing episode. It was hard to focus, knowing that at this time next week, I will be trying to see through my tears well enough to put my thoughts together about the series finale. But Blue Bloods Season 14 Episode 17 didn’t give off a single sign that it was the penultimate episode. It just delivered the strong stories and family moments that make this show so special. (Courtesy of CBS) Danny Got Teased At Sunday Dinner While Dealing With A Heartbreaking Case The Rest Of The Week Danny…
Showbiz is a tough industry, and making television shows is particularly hard. They’re much longer than movies, and, if successful, have the potential to become years- and even decades-long commitments for everyone involved, from stars to writers to directors. It’s great to be gainfully employed, especially when you have a rabid fanbase clamoring for more as soon as a season of a show is finished, and if your show is popular enough you know you’ll always have a group of people ready to wait for new installments, no matter how long it takes.For some shows, those gaps of waiting between…
Thursday are closing out 2024 with another new song. Following the April comeback track “Application for Release From the Dream,” they’ve now released “White Bikes,” along with a black-and-white video created by Duran Levinson and Nick Scholey. Watch the video for the new song below.Thursday recorded “White Bikes” in June at Hansa Tonstudio, the Berlin, Germany, studio where David Bowie made “Heroes” and Iggy Pop made Lust for Life. “This is our gift to you this holiday season. We hope you love it as much as we do,” the band shared. “White Bikes started with an idea from [guitarist] Norman…
If there’s anyone out there that can make Uggs and leggings look chic, it has to be Kendall Jenner. With years spent at the epicentre of the fashion industry, the model’s well-honed styling skills give her daily outfits an advantage—luckily for us, we can look to her for inspiration.Wearing the trending sheepskin boots that top Christmas wish lists around the world, Jenner stepped out in a simple and cosy outfit composed of short Uggs and black leggings. While this style formula is nothing unique—I’m sure many of us have spent countless Sundays in the exact combination—her elegant knit entirely elevated…
Following up her latest release “Where I Begin”, Gina Zollman is releasing her highly anticipated new single “Heartstrings” on December 15th, 2024 via Tribeca Records. Gina Zollman, hailing from Palm Springs, is a singer/songwriter making a vibrant comeback on West Coast stages. A native of California, she discovered her passion for singing at age six, performing throughout her school years. She pursued higher education at UCSD Revelle College, earning a BA in Linguistics and a minor in Music. Post-graduation, Gina thrived as a stockbroker and later as Vice President and COO of Flame Gard, a pioneer in kitchen safety innovations.…
Keenan “Special” Bristol, CEO and Founder of “Music Brings Life”, proudly presents a heartwarming film dedicated to bringing awareness of the shortage of blood donations for victims facing sickle cell disease by African-American, Latino and Caribbean donors. The movie is entitled “Students Are Heroes: A Sickle Cell Warrior’s Story.” All proceeds support Music Brings Life’s High School “Heroes Donate Blood Program” with an inspiring goal to collect 10,000 pints of Blood. Your support can make a life-saving difference to those who need blood. Watch the film and please spread the word. Students Are Heroes Film Synopsis: The narrative centers on…
Guess who hasn’t even started their holiday shopping yet? Yours truly. But I know, statistically speaking, surely I can’t be alone. Luckily I’ve hunted down some Walmart deals on gear that the WIRED team has hand-tested and would recommend to a friend. Today those friends are you and me. May the odds be ever in our favor.WIRED Featured DealsPower up with unlimited access to WIRED. Get best-in-class reporting that’s too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year. Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content. Subscribe Today.Tech DealsPhotograph: Ryan WaniataThis discount comes close to what…
The Acadians by Samuel Andre Aucoin The sweeping tale of the French Acadians in America and one family’s trials over hundreds of years of persecution is revealed in The Acadians by Samuel Andre Aucoin. Aucoin mixes history and light fiction to tell the often heartbreaking story of the Acadian experience in America. Beginning with a trip to the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. with his granddaughter, Aucoin reveals to her that his fallen friend and comrade-in-arms, Roger Robichaud, was also an Acadian. When she asks what an Acadian is, Aucoin unspools the sprawling tale of the French who immigrated…
AI found a new way to entangle particles of lightluchschenF/Shutterstock Quantum entanglement just got easier, thanks to artificial intelligence. Researchers discovered a new procedure for creating quantum links between particles, and it could be used for building quantum communication networks in the future. This new method came as a surprise. Mario Krenn at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light in Germany originally wanted to use a physics discovery algorithm called PyTheus, which he and his colleagues developed, to reinvent an experimental procedure… View Original Source Here
American Idol Season 21 winner Iam Tongi shared some happy news this December. This time, it’s actually not about new music, although that is for sure in the Hawaii native’s future. The “Why Kiki?” singer has played several shows all over the country in 2024 and has no plans of stopping in 2025. From December 27 to December 31, he has a residency in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the Blue Note, where he’ll play two gigs a day. View Original Source Here
Favoriten review – a moving exploration into the artistic potential of children About Little White Lies Little White Lies was established in 2005 as a bi-monthly print magazine committed to championing great movies and the talented people who make them. Combining cutting-edge design, illustration and journalism, we’ve been described as being “at the vanguard of the independent publishing movement.” Our reviews feature a unique tripartite ranking system that captures the different aspects of the movie-going experience. We believe in Truth & Movies. Editorial Design View Original Source Here
Through the Honda Stage platform, which is dedicated to uncovering the stories of determined and resilient artists, Mustard’s journey shines as a prime example of both grit and boundless talent. Honda Stage celebrates the individuals who shape music through a blend of vision and hard work, bringing fans closer to the heart of what drives an artist’s unique sound and journey. With a deft hand that melds infectious grooves with nuanced melodies, Mustard—formerly known as DJ Mustard—has cemented his status as a vital force in shaping the soundscape of hip-hop, R&B, and pop. Behind the shimmering façade of chart-topping hits…
Rebecca Bellan / TechCrunch: Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide launch a commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, marking Uber’s first international AV offering — Ride-hail giant Uber and Chinese autonomous vehicle technology company WeRide have launched a commercial robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi. View Original Source Here
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Broken Heart (The Hearts of Sawyers Bend Book 7)? Sterling and Forrest have been a part of the Hearts of Sawyers Bend series since the beginning. They’ve had a rought start and I had so much fun bringing them back together! What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? Romantic Suspense!! What books are on your TBR pile right now? Right now I’m re-listening to the Codex Alera series by Jim Butcher. It’s an amazing mix of fantast, action, intrigue and…
The Lynetteholmen artificial island is being built to save Copenhagen from rising water levels. In low-lying Copenhagen where rising sea levels, groundwater and rainfall pose a risk to infrastructure, the Danish capital is trying to adapt and protect urban areas from climate change. And Karens Minde park is one of the more than 300 projects underway to stop the city being submerged. A former marsh once shunned by people living nearby, it has been redesigned with attractive meandering paths and grassy areas that double up to collect rain and floodwater. Built on the shores of the Oresund strait, Copenhagen is…
Critic’s Rating: 5 / 5.05What in the ho, ho, ho holidays did we just watch on what can only be described as the most chaotic and campy of Christmases for Elsbeth? I have two words for you: snow globes and loved ones’ ashes. This episode had its stocking stuffed with holiday cheer and merry murder mayhem. From beginning to end, it was a laugh riot with some of the best running jokes of the season and so many shoutouts to previous episodes. Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 6 was somehow a “howcatchem” and a murder mystery in one. Now, that is…
Nick Newman, portrayed by Joshua Morrow, has made The Young and the Restless fans furious with his latest actions. The ongoing plotline centers around a heated argument between Nick and Adam, following Sharon Newman’s arrest. They both support her in their own way but Nick’s behavior wasn’t well-received by the audience. But, what happened? Here are the details on what happened in the recent storyline that made fans furious about Nick. Why are fans angry with Nick on The Young and The Restless? Fans are angry with Nick as his intense altercation with Adam over Sharon’s arrest didn’t sit well…
You can add former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson to those siding with the idea that rock is dead in America.The musician not only said as much in a recent interview with Border City Rock Talk, but he also revealed that his belief in that statement is why he’s toured more overseas than in the U.S. in recent years.Why David Ellefson Feels Rock Is Dead In AmericaYes, the “rock is dead” argument has been shared by Gene Simmons and reiterated by the musician frequently over the last decade, but he’s not alone in making the argument. Ellefson even addressed Simmons in…
I spend a significant amount of time on TikTok—perhaps more than I’d like to admit. However, I can confidently say that it’s time well spent, as I continually discover a wealth of exciting tips and tricks, especially in the realm of style. For example, recently, I came across a TikTok by creator Sal Rodzen that showcased the smart and chic technique of wearing a blazer as a top to make any outfit look expensive. This idea stuck with me, and then, as if the fashion universe conspired to reinforce it, I saw my ultimate fashion muse, Hailey Bieber, rocking this…