20 Sep 2024 6 New Memoirs Packed with Life Lessons In a world where personal stories have the power to inspire and transform, memoirs often offer us a unique glimpse into the human experience. They capture struggles, triumphs, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether it’s navigating challenges, discovering resilience, or embracing change, these narratives resonate deeply, reminding us that we’re not alone in our journeys. In this post, we’ll explore six new memoirs that are not just captivating reads but are also brimming with life lessons that can enrich our own lives. HALF-ASSED by Francesca Flavia Release Date:…
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Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A historic brine bath is the site of a potential breakthrough in the prevention of antibiotic resistance in relation to MRSA, and other hospital pathogens. The brine in the English market town of Droitwich Spa in Worcestershire is known for its high salt content. Researchers discovered unique microbial life residing in the town’s brine and realized it presented an ideal environment for studying salt-adapted microbes with potential medical applications. The project, a collaboration between Dr. John Munnoch at the University of Strathclyde and Dr. Michael Macey of the Open University, has since yielded significant findings, including…
[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for the Matlock series premiere.] Matlock stunned viewers with its last-minute twist in the series premiere, but audiences are going to have a wait a few weeks to find out what happens next. The new Kathy Bates procedural doesn’t return with new episodes until October and at a new time on CBS. We break down the release schedule below. Matlock stars Bates as the titular character, Madeline “Matty” Matlock, which as it turns out isn’t her real name at all. The Matlock persona is a disguise Matty has adopted as part of an elaborate plan to…
After a near-endless casting and development process, it looks like DC’s Green Lantern series is finally almost ready to begin production.HBO and Max have spent years developing a show based on the classic DC Comics sci-fi property. Their version has always been described as a kind of police procedural set in outer space, but exactly which Lanterns are the focus (and who is doing the focusing behind the camera) has been in flux. The latest version of the show, called Lanterns, is from DC writer Tom King, Damon Lindelof, and Chris Munday, who is the showrunner on the series.According to The Hollywood…
Elle King is expecting her second child, another boy, with Dan Tooker, the singer-songwriter revealed on Monday (Sept. 23). The “Ex’s & Oh’s” singer offered up the surprise via an Instagram video that showed King and Tooker doing a gender reveal. They stood beside their three-year-old son, Lucky Levi Tooker, as a signed above them read, “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star How I Wonder What You Are?” Quickly, blue balloons and confetti fell from above, signaling that King and Tooker are expecting a baby boy. King captioned the video with the words “Doubling down,” accompanied by a blue heart emoji. King…
Jony Ive, the former Chief Design Officer at Apple, is reportedly working on a generative artificial intelligence (AI) device. As per a report, Ive is collaborating with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to build this new device which is rumoured to be inspired by the original iPhone. Notably, Ive was behind the design language of the first iPhone, which was launched in 2007. The design aesthetics of the new AI device are said to be handled by Ive’s company LoveFrom.Former Apple Executive Reportedly Building AI DeviceWith the rise of generative AI, multiple new devices have been launched in the market. From…
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What it is: Arp 107, a pair of interacting galaxiesWhere it is: 465 million light-years away, in the constellation Leo MinorWhen it was shared: Sept. 18, 2024Why it’s so special: A new James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) image has revealed the striking celestial sight of a large spiral galaxy — much like our own Milky Way — interacting with a small elliptical galaxy.The two galaxies are collectively named Arp 107 because they were first cataloged by American astronomer Halton Arp, whose 1966 “Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies” detailed interacting and merging galaxies in the night sky.Although it was imaged last year…
Critic’s Rating: 4.5 / 5.04.5It’s a new dawn and day, and betrayal is heavy in the air after Industry Season 3 Episode 7. The season’s penultimate installment threw everything at us, leaving fates hanging in the balance, significant changes on the horizon, and kept the foot on the gas. The financial game is purely savage, but so is the game of life. (Nick Strasburg/HBO) When the Future is Always Uncertain, it Ups the Stakes We’ve already rejoiced over the news that Industry will return with a fourth season. But with a series like this that always stays on the fringes…
Are Doc Ock and Spider-Man allies in Spider-Man: No Way Home? Thanks to the most recent Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer we now have a much better idea of the movie’s plot, with the footage offering several intriguing clues regarding the relationship between Alfred Molina’s returning villain, Doctor Octopus, and Tom Holland’s Peter Parker. While the new footage offers a further look at Doc Ock’s entrance into the MCU, something which we glimpsed in the first trailer, trailer #2 expands on this, even hinting that the iconic villain and the Marvel hero will join forces to take on a surprising…
Here are 60 awful metal album covers.Whether it’s cheesy ’80s drawings or some very recent works by prominent bands, selecting album art always comes with inherent risk. Art is subjective, but consensus can also say a lot and, in this case, fans all seem to agree that these album covers are pretty dreadful.It’s a wonder how some of these ever managed to be in the conversation, much less adorn music that a band worked hard to write and record. While poor art is not always a reflection of this music, there is a magical quality to a winning combination of great…
Hello, everyone. I’m here to chat about one of my favorite shopping topics—outerwear. I’ve loved coats and jackets for as long as I can remember. I’m talking like back to my youth here. That perfect topper has that ability to instantly upgrade any look. You can wear a simple outfit of jeans and a tee and toss on a brilliant jacket, and voilà, you have an A+ outfit. Fall is my favorite season for fashion because it’s the season of the coat and jacket.For 2024 specifically, I’m declaring it a brown-coat fall. Outerwear silhouettes in dreamy shades of brown and…
The best running watch will probably always be a Garmin Forerunner. The line is one of Garmin’s oldest and goes all the way from the bare-bones Forerunner 55 ($170) to the spendy Forerunner 965 ($500). They all have different graduated specs and features; for example, the less expensive ones have cheaper displays and no blood oxygen sensors. However, all have access to multiple satellite systems for accurate positioning, as well as access to Garmin’s proprietary training algorithms. Garmin’s suggested workouts are flexible.The Forerunners also age pretty well, which means you’re getting a bargain if you can find last year’s watch…
The Burning Years by Felicity Harley The perfect blend of hard science and imaginative fiction. As the harsh realities of climate change become more apparent every year, readers are sure to be drawn to groundbreaking stories like Felicity Harley’s debut science fiction novel, The Burning Years. The first in a five-book series, The Burning Years provides the perfect blend of hard science and imaginative fiction in its portrayal of a not-so-distant future devastated by climate change — and the passionate individuals fighting to keep humanity alive. A Harsh Yet Realistic Future The world has changed drastically by the year 2060…
Hurricane Francine formed in the Gulf of Mexico in September 2024NASA Earth Observatory image by Wanmei Liang, using VIIRS data from NASA EOSDIS LANCE, GIBS/Worldview, and the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) On 10 September, a US Navy P-3 Orion aircraft chased down Hurricane Francine, then building strength in the Gulf of Mexico. As the plane flew low over the water, helmeted crewmembers known as “warlocks” heaved more than a dozen scientific buoys out of an open door. This was the latest mission in a program to improve hurricane forecasts by collecting real-time data at the tumultuous interface of… View…
Critic’s Rating: 4.15 / 5.04.15It’s actually funny watching everyone trip all over themselves in their attempts to deter Dwight Manfredi on Tulsa King Season 1 Episode 2. Dwight, the mobster with a heart of gold, goes about his business, being kind and friendly even when stabbing so-called friends in the back, and it seems to scare the bejesus out of the competition. Whether Cal Thresher enlists a US Attorney to handle Dwight’s court case personally or Chickie joins forces with Bill Bevilaqua, people are moving mountains to stop Dwight’s success. (Brian Douglas/Paramount+) And make no bones about it. Dwight Manfredi…
When Fall Is Coming – first-look review – Little White Lies 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
Perry Farrell’s wife, Etty Lau Farrell, updated fans on the singer’s mental and physical condition on Saturday (September 21st), following an onstage meltdown that led Jane’s Addiction to cancel their North American tour. As previously reported, Farrell shoved and punched guitarist Dave Navarro during the band’s show in Boston on September 13th. The onstage fracas ended the show abruptly, and eventually led to Jane’s Addiction canceling the remainder of the tour. Navarro, bassist Eric Avery, and drummer Stephen Perkins issued a statement citing Farrell’s “mental health difficulties,” while Farrell posted an apology to Navarro and the band’s fans. Etty previously…
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here.Flats reign supreme as the ultimate footwear choice for countless reasons, but our top pick is their versatility. Whether paired with straight-leg ankle-length jeans or a fall dress, flats complement any outfit. They’re not exclusive to just one season; with the right styling, flats are a great option for year-round wear. While we may be a little biased, there’s something extra special about slipping into them throughout…
Umar Shakir / The Verge: What to expect from Meta Connect 2024 keynote on September 25 at 1pm ET: new AI features powered by Llama 3.1, cheaper Quest 3S headset, and more — Meta is holding its annual Connect developers conference next week, and it’s going to showcase a bunch of expected and perhaps some surprise … View Original Source Here
20 Sep 2024 Thrilling New Literary Fiction Novels for Your TBR List Looking to elevate your TBR list? Dive into the world of thrilling new literary fiction that pushes boundaries and sparks intrigue. These captivating novels blend rich storytelling with unexpected twists, promising to keep you engaged from start to finish. Whether you’re after deep character exploration or gripping plots, this selection has something for every literary enthusiast. Song of a Stranger by Philip Bentall Release Date: July 29 2024 A former language tutor heads to Japan to help a troubled Japanese film-star prepare for a role in English. But…
Credit: Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels Around 1,750 prisoners in England and Wales were recently released early, the first part of the government’s plan to solve the prison overcrowding crisis. Politicians, legal professionals and academics all agree that prisons are drastically overcrowded, leading to dangerous and poor conditions. But there has been surprisingly little discussion of the role that sentencing has played in causing this crisis. In a recent report, the four surviving former lords chief justice of England and Wales have laid out how changes in sentence lengths and aggressive sentencing legislation have increased the prison population. As they write:…
Magpie Murders is back with the latest installment, Moonflower Murders. Like the first series, it follows Susan Ryeland (Lesley Manville), an editor, solving a real murder mirrored by a mystery in a client’s novel. Pippa Bennett-Warner plays Madeline, a character in the story within a story. “I tried not to think about the play-within-the-plays type thing because what was happening to her was absolutely happening to her,” says Bennett-Warner of playing a fictional character, even within the world of the show. While the real mystery is happening in the present, Bennett-Warner’s character exists in the 1950s. Says Anthony Horowitz, the author of the Magpie…
Peacock‘s new TV and movie releases for September 23-29 2024 include Brilliant Minds Season 1, America’s Got Talent Season 19, and Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. On September 24, The Voice Season 26 will come out on Peacock. The 26th season of The Voice will be out and Carson Daly is back to host for the 26th time! This season’s coaching lineup features Reba McEntire, making her third appearance, along with Gwen Stefani, who’s back for her eighth season after taking a break last year. Plus, we’ve got newcomers Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg joining the fun. Then on…
Bad Bunny has released “Una Velita,” a polemic addressing the fallout from Hurricane Maria, which devastated Puerto Rico and other parts of the Caribbean in 2017. It is his first solo song since last year’s Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana. Listen below.The release comes as Puerto Rico prepares to vote in a gubernatorial election on November 5. Bad Bunny, who has been helping get out the vote, uses the recent seventh anniversary of Hurricane Maria to address the political response to the disaster. As Remezcla notes, the song includes the lyric, in Spanish, “The palm tree on…
Someone at an event recently told me that September is the new January, and I couldn’t agree more. Maybe it’s the back-to-school energy buzzing in the air, but September is rife with new beginnings. Similar to how I might switch up my habits in the New Year (at least for a few weeks…), the start of fall is a perfect time to freshen up my routine. And my makeup regimen is the first to receive an overhaul.After a summer filled with bright hues and mattifying textures (and sweat… lots of sweat), I’m itching to dive into the cool, moodier shades…
WhatsApp has begun rolling out an update to beta testers along with a new feature designed to keep users safe from unwanted messages sent from unknown accounts. A feature tracker spotted a new feature that automatically protects users from unidentified senders, by filtering out messages under specific circumstances. The feature is already available to some testers and must be manually enabled. It will eventually join two other ‘advanced’ safety features aimed at protecting user privacy while using the messaging app.After updating to WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.20.16, users will have access to a new setting that blocks messages from some unidentified…
Book Riot Managing Editor Vanessa Diaz is a writer and former bookseller from San Diego, CA whose Spanish is even faster than her English. When not reading or writing, she enjoys dreaming up travel itineraries and drinking entirely too much tea. She is a regular co-host on the All the Books podcast who especially loves mysteries, gothic lit, mythology/folklore, and all things witchy. Vanessa can be found on Instagram at @BuenosDiazSD or taking pictures of pretty trees in Portland, OR, where she now resides. View All posts by Vanessa Diaz Here are the posts that readers read the most this…
A mysterious animal painted on a cave wall in South Africa’s Free State Province has long baffled scientists. Is it a walrus? It looks like one, but there are no such animals in Africa. Some cryptozoologists — people who look for legendary animals like the Loch Ness Monster – have suggested the painting might depict a sabre-toothed cat.What is known is that the painting was made by the San, the indigenous hunter-gatherers of South Africa’s Karoo region. The San had a profound knowledge of their environment, which they masterfully depicted in their rock art.What’s often overlooked, though, is that their…
It’s not looking good for Fiona. Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 9-23-24 suggest she’s the next to go down. It’s about time, if true. Fiona’s been keeping this horrible secret for far too long about the night Sarah was run over — and Xander’s about to try again to make Brady pay. (Peacock/Screenshot) In many ways, this Fiona story has been yet another rerun of tired TV tropes involving the wrong person being accused of a heinous crime. As is par for the course on the soap, Sarah thinks Fiona is her guardian angel, but her…