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Credit: CC0 Public Domain Irony has become a medium for the spread of toxic ideas online, a new analysis shows. The use of irony is growing in both contemporary politics and radical online communities because it helps people to make sense of and navigate major political and economic changes, researchers have said. Ideas, jokes, memes, images are emerging as an animating force for new social movements and are now inextricably intertwined with the rise of the alt-right. The study says examining irony can help understand how recent influential political coalitions, such as the Brexit campaign, are held together even though…

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As we approach The Blacklist series finale, many questions have lingered, especially about how the show will end and what will happen to its most interesting character, Raymond Reddington. Ending a show as iconic as The Blacklist or deciding the fate of an epic character like Red is difficult. In almost all cases, there can never be a satisfactory ending. Viewers who watch The Blacklist online have begun picking up on the subtle hint that Red’s death might be the only way to end the show. Will Raymond Reddington die? It all depends on how you look at some scenes…

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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Kelly is a former librarian and a long-time blogger at STACKED. She’s the editor/author of (DON’T) CALL ME CRAZY: 33 VOICES START THE CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH and the editor/author of HERE WE ARE: FEMINISM FOR THE REAL WORLD. Her next book, BODY TALK, will publish in Fall 2020. Follow her on Instagram @heykellyjensen. View All posts by Kelly Jensen Kelly is a former librarian and a long-time blogger at STACKED. She’s the editor/author of (DON’T) CALL ME CRAZY: 33 VOICES START THE…

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It’s a perfectly sunny day, with a clear blue sky. The pilot just announced that your flight has reached cruising altitude, so the seat belt sign has been turned off. Passengers are moving about the cabin. Suddenly the plane starts shaking. You instinctively grab the arm of your chair. Passengers who have stood up brace themselves. A baby starts crying. A minute later the alarm passes, your body relaxes, and you exhale deeply. Then the plane drops like a rock. Your stomach leaps into your throat. But there’s no storm outside, not even clouds. What’s going on? This clear-air turbulence,…

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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. With only a few weeks until the “Barbie” movie release, it’s time to equip yourself with outfits fit for the occasion. An Etsy shop aptly named Malibu Skate Wear re-created the same ’80s-inspired outfits Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling’s Barbie and Ken wore while rollerblading in first-look images from the film’s set. Decked out in their Barbie-fied outfits, Robbie and Gosling were first photographed…

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Apple has put on hold plans to use memory chips from China’s Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC) in its products, after Washington imposed tighter export controls against Chinese technology companies, the Nikkei reported on Monday. Apple had originally planned to start using state-funded YMTC’s NAND flash memory chips as early as this year, Nikkei said, citing people familiar with the matter. The chips were initially planned to be used only for iPhone models sold in the Chinese market.The US tech giant was considering eventually purchasing up to 40 percent of the chips needed for all iPhone models from YMTC, the newspaper saidThe…

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The use of artificial intelligence in Hollywood is a hot-button topic, whether it’s the WGA demanding a ban on the use of AI bots during the current writers strike or recent criticism over Marvel using it to create the opening credits for Secret Invasion. Director Guillermo del Toro recently dismissed fears about AI at an informal sitdown in Portland over the weekend, saying we should instead be more concerned with “natural stupidity.” The sound bite comes from a chat with curator Amy Dotson at the Portland Art Museum in Oregon, during which the Pan’s Labyrinth mastermind shared his thoughts (via IndieWire) about the…

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Kiersey Clemons recently appeared in The Flash as Iris West. While the actress had to wade through a litany of changes to the film, she also had to face questions regarding her co-star, Ezra Miller — something she often didn’t know how to handle. Clemons didn’t feel comfortable speaking on behalf of victims Speaking to Nylon, Clemons shared her experience doing promotion for the film, and having to answer questions about Miller’s personal issues. Clemons said she doesn’t feel comfortable answering questions about anything in regards to Miller unless it’s from people hurt by them — or if she has…

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The already entertaining Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is about to get even more fun with an upcoming crossover with the animated series Lower Decks. As has been glimpsed in the Season 2 trailer, Tawny Newsome and Jack Quaid guest star as Beckett Mariner and Brad Boimler in live-action form aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise. The episode will also feature animation and was directed by Star Trek: The Next Generation and Picard actor and director Jonathan Frakes. “For La’an, it’s the most annoying thing in the world,” Strange New Worlds‘ Christina Chong tells TV Insider of her character. “She’s like, ‘you…

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The ancient city of Rome became the heart of a sprawling empire that lasted for hundreds of years, and we’re still unearthing ship-loads of Roman artifacts, mystifying treasures and even forts around 2,000 years later.At Live Science, our expert writers and editors follow the work of historians and archeologists to bring you the most compelling discoveries and facts about the Romans. From their unusual superstitions to the rise and fall of the once-mighty empire, check out the latest news, features and articles about the Romans.     Read The Full Article Here

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Crazy Bao You by Lyn Liao What’s it About? Can an Etsy shop owner in Oklahoma and a FDNY firefighter make things work when he doesn’t know what she really looks like? Everyone knows someone who always has bad luck following them at every turn. It’s like watching Lindsey Lohan constantly trip and spill and get rained on in the movie Just My Luck. Kimmie Park is that unlucky soul in Crazy Bao You by Lyn Liao. While Kimmie’s happy making tote bags and wristlets for her Etsy customers, working her day job at craft boutique Let Her Rip is…

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Photography courtesy of Lauchmetrics.COM/SPOTLIGHT Hair where? By Lauren Knowles Date June 23, 2023 It’s been two days since the summer solstice marked the official start of the season, and that warrants an upgrade of our hair removal tools in preparation for a summer of showing a little more skin. When it comes to an act as intimate as shaving, extra caution must be taken, and there’s much to be considered. Will I develop razor burn? Skin irritation? Does this device work for my skin type? Which razor can I use on my bikini line? Does this thing remove peach fuzz?…

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This story originally appeared in Hakai Magazine and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.In the Fram Strait off Greenland’s west coast, Véronique Merten encountered the foot soldiers of an invasion.Merten was studying the region’s biodiversity using environmental DNA, a method that allows scientists to figure out which species are living nearby by sampling the tiny pieces of genetic material they shed, like scales, skin, and poop. And here, in a stretch of the Arctic Ocean 400 kilometers north of where they’d ever been seen before: capelin.And they were everywhere.The small baitfish found in the northern Atlantic and Pacific Oceans…

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Madonna Hospitalized in ICU, Postpones Tour Madonna, photo by Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images June 28, 2023 | 4:12pm ET Madonna has postponed her “The Celebration Tour” indefinitely due to a “serious bacterial infection” that put her in the ICU, her longtime manager Guy Oseary announced Wednesday. “On Saturday June 24, Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection which [led] to a several day stay in the ICU,” Oseary wrote in a statement posted to Instagram. “Her health is improving, however she is still under medical care. A full recovery is expected. At this time we will need to…

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Here’s what it’s like to pitch your film idea at a festival 3 && args[2] === 2 && typeof args[3] === ‘boolean’ ) { gdprApplies = args[3]; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](‘set’, true); } } } else if (args[0] === ‘ping’) { var retr = { gdprApplies: gdprApplies, cmpLoaded: false, cmpStatus: ‘stub’ }; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](retr); } } else { if(args[0] === ‘init’ && typeof args[3] === ‘object’) { args[3] = { …args[3], tag_version: ‘V2’ }; } queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var json = {};…

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The very long wait is almost over, and we are so ready to get back into the ring! Heels Season 1 set things up beautifully for the story to continue, and today, Starz released the trailer and key art for Heels Season 2. Let me tell you, this season does not disappoint! Premiering on Friday, July 28 at midnight (ET) on the STARZ app, Heels Season 2 makes its linear debut on Stars at 10/9c on the same day. Starring Stephen Amell (Arrow) and Alexander Ludwig (Vikings), the small-town sports drama series is based on a wrestling league in rural…

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Scandium is the high-temperature record holder for a pure element superconductingPhil Degginger / Alamy Stock Photo The silvery metal scandium can be made into a superconductor without having to be mixed with other substances, and this occurs at higher temperatures than for any other element. The process still requires extreme cold and pressure, but the discovery could help us engineer more practical materials with zero electrical resistance. Superconductors – materials that conduct electricity without the electrical resistance that leads to wasted energy – have been studied intensively for over a century because of their promise … Read The Full Article…

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Kelly is a former librarian and a long-time blogger at STACKED. She’s the editor/author of (DON’T) CALL ME CRAZY: 33 VOICES START THE CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH and the editor/author of HERE WE ARE: FEMINISM FOR THE REAL WORLD. Her next book, BODY TALK, will publish in Fall 2020. Follow her on Instagram @heykellyjensen. View All posts by Kelly Jensen Kelly is a former librarian and a long-time blogger at STACKED. She’s the editor/author of (DON’T) CALL ME CRAZY: 33 VOICES START THE CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH and the editor/author of HERE WE ARE: FEMINISM FOR THE REAL WORLD. Her…

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Water temperatures off the UK and Ireland are as much as 4°C above normal (in black)NOAA Ocean waters around the UK and Ireland are in the grip of one of the most severe marine heatwaves on Earth at the moment, with meteorologists warning temperatures are up to 4°C above normal for the time of year in some places. The North Atlantic ocean has experienced record-breaking temperatures for the past three months, with average surface temperatures peaking on 17 June at 23°C (73.4°F), 0.2°C above the previous high set in 2010. Much of the heat is currently concentrated on waters surrounding…

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Kourtney Kardashian is enjoying her pregnant girl summer — and the fashion moments that come with it. On June 23, the Poosh founder showed off her growing baby bump in a collection of poolside photos she shared on Instagram. Kardashian kicked off her carousel with a snap that showcased the top piece of her green string bikini, as well as her short, wavy brown hair. In the photo, the 44-year-old was rocking a pair of dark, oversize shades, pulled down slightly so she could peer over the top at the camera. She followed up her first photo with a tour…

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Trail running has been growing in popularity for years, with a boom during the pandemic seen on trails all over the world. Trail running shoes are also a lighter, more affordable, and more versatile alternative to traditional hiking boots. Everyone’s feet and running practices are different, so it’s hard to recommend one shoe that works for all. But you can find something great among our favorites.Don’t see anything you like? Check out our other guides, including the Best Running Gear, the Best Rain Jackets and Hiking Gear 101.Updated June 2023: We’ve overhauled this trail running shoe guide, removing older picks…

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Welcome to Fan Chant, a weekly column for K-pop fans, stans, and newbies alike. Each week, I’ll be rolling out interviews, lists, and all kinds of content to keep you in the loop on the latest and greatest from our friends in Seoul and beyond. Also, make sure to subscribe to my companion newsletter! Pop singer-songwriter Jamie Miller hails from Wales and is now settled in Los Angles. When it came time to consider a revamped version of his song “Maybe Next Time,” he reached out to Young K of Korean band Day6, making it a truly globe-spanning collaboration. A…

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Hard to believe another Indiana Jones movie is in theaters. After Indy and his pop rode away into the sunset in Last Crusade, going on another adventure seemed doubtful.  Alas, here we are on the opening of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, which, ah, well … more on that later! But with the new film in theaters, we felt compelled to sort through Steven Spielberg‘s action franchise and offer a proper ranking. Put on your hat, grab your whip, and read at your own risk — here’s Indiana Jones, ranked from worst to best. 5. Indiana Jones and…

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Remember when Josh Dallas told TV Insider that there was more to the Manifest series finale? Well, now we know exactly what it entailed, thanks to Tudum posting it. The Manifest series finale saw the passengers, on their Death Date, re-board Flight 828, face their judgment, then find themselves disembarking in New York on April 7, 2013, as they would have if their plane hadn’t disappeared. But Vance (Daryl Edwards) still had a mystery to solve: What happened to the 11 passengers who vanished from the flight? After raving that he’d love to work with Edwards again and therefore hopes…

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Telescopes gather and focus light using precisely-shaped mirrors and lenses (or a combination of both). The larger the telescope’s main mirror or lens, the more light is gathered and the more detail you’ll be able to see — this is important in the realm of astronomy, since many celestial objects are rather small and faint. Eyepieces are used to magnify the image focused by the main mirror or lens. There are three basic types of telescope: reflectors, refractors and catadioptric, but how do you which type is the best telescope for you?The answer depends on how much you’re willing to…

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27 Jun 2023 Looking to fall in love with some new romance reads? You’ll adore these exciting new novels! This week you can get your hands on books by bestselling authors Aleatha Romig, Art Saborio, Ida Brady, and more. Enjoy your new romance books and happy reading! Related selena scrolls_pure; if (shouldBeFixed && !isFixed) { header.addClass(“sticky”); isFixed = true; } else if (!shouldBeFixed && isFixed) { header.removeClass(“sticky”); isFixed = false; } e.preventDefault(); }); }); }); ]]> 0||rocketlazy_count>0){lazyLoadInstance.update()}});var b=document.getElementsByTagName(“body”)[0];var config={childList:!0,subtree:!0};observer.observe(b,config)}},!1)]]> Read The Full Article Here

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Queen Latifah stars in the biopic of Harlem blues singer Bessie Smith, a bisexual performer known as the Empress of the Blues during the Jazz Age. The movie is directed and written by filmmaker Dee Rees, who also directed Pariah, another film on this list. Smith had a dramatic life, facing racism, stigma around her sexuality, and the ups and downs of a career in show business. The film won four Emmy awards, including one for outstanding television movie.Watch Now on HBO MaxWatch Now on Prime Video Read The Full Article Here

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Infinix Note 12 (2023) was launched in global markets last week. This smartphone features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop-style notch for the selfie camera. There is also a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup. Under the hood, it is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC. It features 8GB of physical RAM, which can be extended to up to 13GB by utilising unused internal storage. Infinix has not launched this smartphone in India, but it is expected to arrive later this year.Infinix Note 12 (2023) price, availabilityThe Infinix Note 12 (2023)’s pricing starts at $199 (roughly Rs. 16,500) for…

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Last month, Kieran Hebden (aka Four Tet) and William Tyler released the single “Darkness, Darkness.” The musicians have now shared its B-side, “No Services.” Tyler recorded his guitar parts for the new song at the Tank in Rangely, Colorado. Listen to the new track below.“Darkness, Darkness” and “No Services” arrive as part of Psychic Hotline’s singles series. The label is responsible for recent songs from Joe Rainey (“Once the Reaper”), Bon Iver (“So Unimportant”), Bartees Strange (“Province”), Blake Mills (“Neon Blue”), and more.Hebden’s label, Text Records, recently released a collaborative album from Fred Again.. and Brian Eno, Secret Life. Tyler…

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Darren Drozdov, the former WWE superstar known as Droz, passed away today at the age of 54. Prior to his life in the wrestling ring, Drozdov was a professional football player, having played for two years in the NFL for the Denver Broncos before playing in the Canadian Football League for the Montreal Alouettes. Drozdov would go on to sign with WWE in the late 1990s, and made his debut with the company in 1998. For some time, Drozdov’s claim to fame was his ability to make himself vomit on command. Tragically, Drodzov’s in-ring career was cut short. In 1999,…

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