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The once strong-willed icon has become a proverbial punching bag on ‘And Just Like That…’. Can her style evolution save her? By Natalie Michie Date August 18, 2023 From the moment And Just Like That… entered the zeitgeist, fans have been mourning Miranda Hobbes. She didn’t pass away — but something about her felt lost. RELATED: What’s Up With Aidan and Carrie’s Outfits in And Just Like That…? Of all the Sex and the City women, Miranda — played by Cynthia Nixon — was once uniquely aspirational. Throughout the original show’s six-season run, she rejected expectations of femininity and looked…

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House of the Dragon will take four full seasons to depict the Targaryen saga. On his personal blog, author George R.R. Martin wrote about the latest episode in the Game of Thrones prequel series, “The Lord of the Tides,” commending actor Paddy Considine’s portrayal of King Viserys, alongside the crew. Further down, he addressed the time jumps, noting co-showrunner Ryan J. Condal has handled it “very well,” and that it would take four seasons of 10 episodes each to complete the tale.“If House of the Dragon had 13 episodes per season, maybe we could have shown all the things we…

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Credit: University of Tsukuba In the intense male–male competition for females, males often develop alternative reproductive tactics to achieve successful reproduction through unconventional means. These tactics often arise from their own condition and surroundings. However, if mothers can predict the situations their sons will encounter based on their own condition and the surrounding environment, maternal effects are likely to play a significant role in their sons’ reproductive tactics. These findings have been published in the journal Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology. In this study, researchers focused on the social environment, such as the sex ratio, as a predictor of the intensity…

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Travis Scott is back and he’s bringing his “Utopia Presents Circus Maximus Tour” across North America this fall and winter, including two dates at the Kaseya Center in Miami this November. Originally, Scott was only going to be in Miami for one night, but now that the first date is sold-out, he’s added a second one (something he did for a handful of cities on the tour). Tickets are going fast, but this guide will give you all the info you need to secure your seats, stress-free. Read all the details below, and grab your tickets here. How Can I…

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Pirates of the Caribbean is a massive film franchise, but it’s existed in a bit of a limbo for a while now. Hopefully a weird sequel is just what it needs.The last movie in the series, Dead Men Tell No Tales, was released in 2017. Amidst assorted tabloid scandals involving star Johnny Depp, another movie was not considered for a while. Back in 2022, when asked if Depp would appear in the next Pirates movie, producer Jerry Bruckheimer responded in the negative.For a while, the future of the series was unknown. Margot Robbie was brought on for a a while, and rumors…

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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Fractured Soul? The idea for the story came from thinking about shapeshifters. How they work. How a shapeshifter assassin could be effective by stealing other people’s identities. That turned into what happens when the shapeshifter who has stolen all these identities is suddenly free from the organization that employed him. What does he do? Try to get his life back before he was turned into a monster. But what if all the people he killed were still in him? A host of different souls that all want to have…

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Justin Long has had an excellent variety of roles throughout his career. He’s been in horrors, comedies, and everything in between. The actor plays Nathan Bratt on the Disney+/Hulu reboot of Goosebumps. In the first trailer, Nathan finds himself possessed by a spirit that may or may not be tied to the overarching mystery of the new series. We love a good mystery! “Plunging viewers into a world of mystery and suspense, the new Goosebumps series follows a group of five high schoolers as they embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier…

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PHYSICS PIONEER “A Hidden Variable behind Entanglement,” Michelle Frank’s article on physicist Chien-Shiung Wu’s early work on entanglement, was such an amazing story and so beautifully written. Wu’s contribution to science despite the challenges she faced for recognition and career progression is so inspirational. The photograph of her sitting in the front row at a particle physics conference really got me. Powerful stuff. JACQUI GILMOUR via e-mail Thank you for Frank’s revealing article on our society’s gender bias against Wu. The article states that she boarded a ship for California in 1936 and that “at the University of California, Berkeley,…

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Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.1Best Overall Mighty Patch The Original1Best Overall Mighty Patch The OriginalCredit: CourtesyProsWorks fast to pull out gunkConsNot transparent enough for darker skin tones Nobody has to know that there’s a giant zit dampening your mood. These patches from Mighty Patch are transparent enough (for lighter tones) to conceal your skin woes. Each patch is formulated with medical-grade hydrocolloid to suck the gunk out of your pimple and slow growth overnight. Amazon star rating: 4.5/5 starsAn Amazon reviewer…

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Chipmaker Intel is planning a major reduction in headcount, likely numbering in the thousands, in the face of a slowdown in the personal computer market, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the situation.The layoffs will be announced as early as this month and some of Intel’s divisions, including the sales and marketing group, could see cuts affecting about 20 percent of staff, according to the report.The company had 113,700 employees as of July, Bloomberg News said.Intel declined to comment on the job cuts.The company in July slashed its annual sales and profit forecasts after missing estimates…

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Great songs have a life of their own. Consider “I Will Always Love You.” Dolly Parton’s original is the stuff of legend. Whitney Houston’s cover for the all-conquering The Bodyguard soundtrack, iconic. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Now, there’s the Roland Abante’s heart-wrenching rendition for America’s Got Talent. Abante, a fisherman from the Philippines, left nothing to chance as he belted out the classic ballad, hitting an array of high notes, with force, control and enough feel to touch everyone in the room. A standing ovation awaited. “Look at everyone here.…

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge was one of 2022’s best video games, and now the Dimension Shellshock DLC makes it even better. While there sadly aren’t any new story levels, it features a bit of everything else as it features a replayable survival mode, new music, some additional skins, and two playable characters. The two new characters will be familiar to TMNT fans: Usagi Yojimbo protagonist Miyamoto Usagi and Foot Clan member Karai. Both are great additions with stylish move sets. Usagi uses his sword and measured fighting style to slash through enemies, while Karai can dart in and…

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Happiness Falls by Angie Kim What’s it About? An extraordinary novel about a biracial Korean-American family in Virginia whose lives are upended when their beloved father and husband goes missing. Angie Kim’s Happiness Falls (Hogarth) expertly balances a page-turning plot, beautiful writing, and memorable characters to tell a story of love, family, and the importance of communication as the Parkson family tries to figure out what happened to their missing father. Kim captures our attention immediately with her choice of Mia as our narrator. Mia is — by her own admission — more analytical than emotional and more prone to…

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A paper published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society hints at the existence of several black holes in the Hyades cluster — the closest open cluster to our solar system — which would make them the closest black holes to Earth ever detected. The study results from a collaboration between a group of scientists led by Stefano Torniamenti, from the University of Padua (Italy), with the significant participation of with Mark Gieles, ICREA professor at the Faculty of Physics, the Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) and the Institute of Space Studies…

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Prepare to take flight as Hallmark Media introduces a one-of-a-kind sky-high romance. Hallmark has a history of showcasing the military in their movies, and Come Fly with Me takes the tradition to new heights. We’re used to seeing the military representing the heart of America, the pride in our accomplishments, and, most importantly, how we all care for the community at large. Most of these movies, such as Holiday for Heroes, My Grown-Up Christmas List, or Welcome Home Warrior, use a holiday backdrop to explore family and charity. Come Fly With Me, premiering Friday, September 15 on Hallmark Movies &…

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As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.There’s nothing cozier than being wrapped up in a warm sweater when it’s chilly outside — and that reality is nearly upon us. Sweaters are one of the most versatile pieces to have in your wardrobe since they can be layered underneath winter coats or over dresses and blouses. We love having a handful of different styles on hand — from stylish cardigans to crewneck…

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Twitter is reviewing its policies around permanently banning users, possibly bringing its content moderation in line with Elon Musk’s vision for the social media platform, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.Twitter has been exploring if there are other content moderation tools that could replace a ban, its harshest penalty for violating rules, the newspaper said, citing multiple people familiar with the situation.Back in May, shortly after inking a $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,37,465 crore) deal to buy Twitter, Musk had pledged changes to the social media platform’s content moderation practices.Musk, who calls himself a free speech absolutist, had also said…

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Around 9:30 ET on Tuesday night (Sept. 12), you might have been ready to declare that the Video Music Awards were back. The awards thus far had been elevated by show-stopping performances from Olivia Rodrigo (cleverly pivoting from a dramatic “Vampire” to a captivatingly choreographed and thrillingly energetic “Get Him Back!”) and Doja Cat (executing at the highest level on a three-song run through her upcoming Scarlet era). Further star power was provided by winners Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez, performers Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion and nominal “emcee” Nicki Minaj. By the time Shakira blazed her way through…

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Apple TV+ is a solid streaming service with a couple of very good shows and even an Academy Award winner for Best Picture. With no new Ted Lasso episodes in the immediate future, though, they could definitely use a new signature program, something big and splashy. So how about a massive TV series starring Godzilla?That’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, which brings the big fire-breathing lizard to the small screen, along with an impressive cast that includes Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, and Kiersey Clemons. The first trailer for the show is below, and it very strongly connects Monarch to the recent Godzilla (and Kong) films, and the…

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Toxic Relationship Recovery by Jaime Mahler What’s it About? Let go of your toxic partner, heal your emotional wounds, and set healthy boundaries for future relationships with this step-by-step guide to overcoming toxic relationships. For those wondering how to detect if they are in a toxic relationship, psychotherapist, mental health educator and TikTok sensation @recollectedself also known as Jaime Mahler role-plays relationship scenarios that show exactly how toxic relationship conversations evolve. These conversations have gone viral over and over again The road to love is never smooth, and many of us get stalled — or even damaged — along the…

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Credit: Seth Moore Minnesota saw a 58% decline of the moose population in the northeastern part of the state between 2006 and 2017. A primary driver of the decline is brainworm, a parasite that affects the animal’s nervous system ultimately leading to paralysis and death. Researchers from the University of Minnesota and the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa recently discovered evidence that moose in Minnesota consume species of gastropods—slugs and snails—which are known hosts for the brainworm parasite (Parelaphostrongylus tenuis). Although consumption of gastropods has long been considered the mode by which moose become infected with brainworm, this…

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One Piece will take to the high seas again at Netflix, so don your straw hats and pack your seabags! The streaming service officially renewed the hit adaptation on Thursday afternoon. The exciting renewal news comes just two weeks on from its series premiere. Eiichiro Oda, One Piece Creator, Illustrator, and Executive Producer, said in a transcript from Oda-Sensei’s video message, aka a Transponder Snail: To the Straw Hat Grand Fleet: What did you think of Season 1 of the live-action ONE PIECE? I spent a long time working on it with Netflix and Tomorrow Studios. It seems people around…

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Earth just had its hottest summer in recorded history, data released Wednesday (Sept. 6) by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reveals.June to August 2023 were the hottest months ever and are yet another sign that climate change is happening.Global sea surface temperatures broke new records each consecutive month, while Antarctic sea ice extent remained at a record low for the current time of year.”Our planet has just endured a season of simmering — the hottest summer on record,” U.N. secretary-general António Guterres said in a statement. “Climate breakdown has begun.”The summer was characterized by relentless heat waves around the world.…

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Photography courtesy of Dior “Reverse aging, from my perspective, means closing the gap between how we feel and how we look.” By Souzan Michael Galway Date August 21, 2023 “Aging can be frustrating and intimidating,” says Dr. Patricia Ogilvie, scientist, dermatologist and founder of Munich’s Skin Concept. “It also happens to be fascinating from a scientific standpoint.” Ogilvie was one of a handful of globally renowned skincare and scientific research experts in attendance at a conference hosted by Dior in the south of France to present the brand’s newest launch, Dior Prestige Le Nectar Premier. RELATED: Dior Debuts a Dreamy…

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That’s a particular challenge for health care and criminal justice agencies.Loter says Seattle employees have considered using generative AI to summarize lengthy investigative reports from the city’s Office of Police Accountability. Those reports can contain information that’s public but still sensitive.Staff at the Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizona use generative AI tools to write internal code and generate document templates. They haven’t yet used it for public-facing communications but believe it has potential to make legal documents more readable for non-lawyers, says Aaron Judy, the court’s chief of innovation and AI. Staff could theoretically input public information about a…

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Tensions were high in the bathroom line during Morgan Wallen’s concert at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park on Wednesday night, where an all-out brawl broke out and spilled into a porta-potty. Based on the footage that surfaced online, it appears that the fight was set off after one woman accused another of cutting in line to use the toilet. After some shoving back and forth, one woman got the upper hand and pushed her opponent into a porta-potty that was just being vacated by an innocent bystander. Reinforcements quickly showed up, with one woman in a blue romper and white cowboy boots coming…

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The horror genre plays on tropes, remixing and reimagining familiar story beats and archetypes for new audiences with each film. There’s always a killer hiding in the basement or the shed, a supernatural force that requires a blood sacrifice, a jump scare coming as soon as the main character rounds a corner. One of the most popular and recognizable horror tropes is the Final Girl, a character archetype that shows up over and over, particularly in slasher films, as the last survivor of the movie’s bloody climax.The Final Girl is typically the least likely survivor: She’s nonviolent (until she has to be),…

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Eltanin: Worldmaker of Yand Series by Andri E. Elia What’s it About? In the aftermath of war, Worldmaker Yanara brought her family to a faraway moon, where they licked their wounds and eked a peaceful existence. Until a stranger arrives seeking aid, dropped from the very fabric of space and time, saying that her world is in great peril, galaxies and centuries away. Who is she? Will anyone come to her aid in time? Worldmaker of Yand-Eltanin by Andri Elia is the third in the sprawling galactic saga, Worldmaker of Yand. This epic adventure blends science fiction with fantasy to…

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R.L. Stine’s iconic ’90s horror books for kids are getting a tune-up in the 10-episode Goosebumps on Disney+ and Hulu, which follows a group of five teens as they uncover maddening mysteries in their small Pacific Northwest town. In the first hour, based in part on Stine’s 1992 novel Say Cheese and Die!, football star Isaiah (EastEnders’ Zack Morris) unearths a haunted Polaroid camera during a Halloween party, and “bad things start happening,” warns executive producer Conor Welch. “The final photo is of him hurt at the end of a game, so he spends the episode trying to make sure…

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Research veterinarian Ashley Reeves had a rough week in mid-August. She had hoped to artificially inseminate ocelots at three zoos as part of a project to save these small, elegant spotted cats in the wild. But one female failed to ovulate, another had complications with her egg, and sperm for the third had lost much of its motility—its ability to travel into the oviduct and fertilize an egg—during shipment to the zoo, all of which made pregnancy less likely. Although Reeves finished the procedures, she won’t know for sure if they worked until another month passes. “What we are trying…

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