What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write My Best Break? Cynthia Anderson is a recurring character in the My Best Series who readers didn’t particularly like. I thought it was time to change that. My inspiration for this book came from a story about a father who discovered the daughter he raised from birth wasn’t biologically his. Cynthia’s story is a bit different, but it still touches on the fact that things aren’t always what they appear and it is up to each person to deal with life’s surprises. Cynthia is hungry for success but she…
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There will be some big changes whenever Bob Hearts Abishola returns for its fifth season on CBS. That much we’ve known for a few months, ever since it was revealed that only Billy Gardell and Folake Olowofoyeku will return as series regulars. While fans were left in shock hearing that much of that most of the show’s cast had been demoted, Bayo Akinfemi wasn’t that surprised. “It was a bit surprising, for all of 10 seconds,” Akinfemi, who plays Goodwin, explained to The New York Times. “We are disappointed, but we also understand at the end of the day [that]…
Bat activity falls as farms make the transition to organic agriculture, new research shows. Organic farming is better for biodiversity than conventional farming, which relies heavily on substances such as pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers. However, little is known about how wildlife is affected by the transition period when a farm goes organic. The new study, led by the universities of Bristol, Göttingen and Exeter, assessed the effects of organic farming by monitoring insect-eating bats at citrus orchards in Cyprus. Activity of three of the four species included in the study was significantly lower at farms in the transition period, compared…
GloRilla is ELLE’s digital cover star, and to get to know her better, she sat down to reveal some of her firsts. Since her single “F & F” went viral on TikTok, the rapper experienced numerous new accomplishments, like her first red carpet, first Grammy performance, and even her first big splurge. Join GloRilla as she reveals all this and more! Read The Full Article Here
When I contemplate the return of the crypto wars—attempts to block citizens’ use of encryption by officials who want unfettered spying powers—I look back with dread on the late Middle Ages. I wasn’t alive back then, but one feature of those times lingers in my consciousness. Starting around 1337 and all the way until 1453, England and France fought a series of bloody battles. The conflict went on so long it was immortalized by its centenarian length: We know it as the Hundred Years’ War.The crypto wars haven’t yet reached that mark. (In this column I will be reclaiming the…
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Benny Safdie has explained why he is not directing the upcoming Adam Sandler movie. Safdie has collaborated with his brother Josh on many films, co-directing and co-writing recent movies like Good Time and Uncut Gems together. Adam Sandler received critical praise for his dramatic role in Uncut Gems, and he is set to reunite with Josh Safdie on an upcoming movie surrounding sports memorabilia. However, Benny Safdie recently told GQ why he will not be co-directing this new movie. “It just felt like, okay, there’s things that I want to explore that don’t necessarily align right now with Josh,” Safdie…
This is a big week for Hollywood: amid a massive writers’ and actors’ strike, two potential blockbusters are opening on the same day: Christopher’s Nolan’s Oppenheimer and Greta Gerwig’s Barbie. The former portrays a man who reshaped the world through physics. The latter portrays a woman who lives in a world that defies the laws of physics altogether. Oppenheimer’s world is ours, dictated by physical laws we have studied for centuries. But, what might the physical laws of Barbie’s world look like? This is a natural question for me as a Ph.D. student studying the philosophy of science. But it…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Laura Sackton is a queer book nerd and freelance writer, known on the internet for loving winter, despising summer, and going overboard with extravagant baking projects. In addition to her work at Book Riot, she reviews for BookPage and AudioFile, and writes a weekly newsletter, Books & Bakes, celebrating queer lit and tasty treats. You can catch her on Instagram shouting about the queer books she loves and sharing photos of the walks she takes in the hills of Western Mass (while listening…
One of the most popular shows of the last ten years is getting a renaissance thanks to Netflix. While the USA Network legal drama delivered stellar ratings when it aired on the cable network, the show is still in demand four years after its conclusion. According to Deadline, the series picked up an incredible 3.1B viewing minutes during the week of June 26 to July 2. Those numbers include streaming on both Netflix and Peacock, and they’re very impressive. This is the biggest tally for an acquired series on the Nielsen streaming chart, and there’s a good chance the numbers…
Lee Billings: This is Cosmos, Quickly, and I’m Lee Billings. In this episode, we’re talking with a nuclear historian about the new Christopher Nolan blockbuster, Oppenheimer, a film about one of the most complex and tragic figures of the early atomic age. I’m very pleased to welcome Alex Wellerstein to Cosmos, Quickly. Alex is a nuclear historian and professor at the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, and the author of the 2021 book Restricted Data: The History of Nuclear Secrecy in the United States. And Alex, welcome to the program. Alex Wellerstein: I’m really glad to be…
If, like me, you find yourself struggling for inspiration ahead of your pedicure appointments, you’ve come to the right place. “Manicurists and pedicurists are always the first people to know what colours are set to trend for the year ahead,” says nail technician and trend expert Ashleigh Bamber. “Once we’ve noticed a couple of people asking for a particular shade, we can pretty much guarantee that it’s going to be popular that season,” she adds.You can always count on an expert to fill you in on not only what colours will suit your skin tone, but what’s trending and in demand in salons…
Sony smartphones have such a niche focus on photo and video features that they lose a lot of mainstream appeal. They cost a good deal more than even the top-end iPhone, too. The new Xperia 1 V doesn’t change any of this—it’s $1,399, which is $200 less than its absurdly expensive predecessor, but still pricey. (In the UK and Europe, there’s no price drop and you’ll pay £1,299 and €1,399, respectively.)There’s a lot to like about the Xperia 1 V, and it has a few features that are rare on high-end phones these days, but it’s not for everyone.Hanging OnThe…
[] × Skip to main content The producer is currently working with Timberlake on his sixth studio album. Timbaland and Justin Timberlake pose backstage during the Songwriters Hall Of Fame 50th Annual Induction And Awards Dinner at The New York Marriott Marquis on June 13, 2019 in New York City. Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame Justin Timberlake and Timbaland are officially hard at work creating new music — and Nelly Furtado could be involved too. On Tuesday (July 25), Timbaland took to Instagram and shared two new posts to his feed. The first, a photo of him…
The following post contains SPOILERS for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.When it was announced that Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny would be the final Indiana Jones film, a lot of folks took that to mean Indy was going to kick the bucket in the film. It probably didn’t hurt that the film was directed by James Mangold, who previously made Logan, which didn’t end too happily for old Wolverine. (Maybe that’s why the film has underperformed at the box office? People don’t want to see Indiana Jones die?)But no, Indy survives Dial of Destiny. And in a new interview…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Connie Pan is a writer and editor from Maui, Hawai‘i. She earned an MFA in fiction from West Virginia University and a BA in creative writing from Grand Valley State University. Her writing has appeared in Bamboo Ridge, Carve, HelloGiggles, PRISM International, The Billfold, and elsewhere. An excerpt from her novel-in-progress was nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Instagram: @csnpan Twitter: @panlikepeter View All posts by Connie Pan Connie Pan is a writer and editor from Maui, Hawai‘i. She earned an MFA in fiction from…
American Ninja Warrior is making way for a comeback story in its upcoming episode featuring 18-year-old competitor Vance Walker. The teen from Tampa, Florida is proving no obstacle is too big in TV Insider’s exclusive sneak peek clip, above. Born with cerebral palsy, Walker previously wore leg braces and was told he may never compete in sports. But over the years, he’s continued to prove these estimations wrong and has trained hard to run his latest course after previously competing on American Ninja Warrior Junior. (Credit: NBC) In order to manage the pain that comes along with his diagnosis, Walker…
CLIMATEWIRE | Broiling Phoenix is waiting to cool down. The desert metropolis has sweltered through 21 days of temperatures that reached at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit, blowing by an 18-day record set in 1974. Downtown streets are nearly deserted. No one stops in a tree grove planted on a hot plaza. A woman washes her hair in the pfft-pfft-pfft of a park’s sprinkler system. As millions of people huddle indoors amid the region’s dangerous heat wave, the intensity and persistence of the hot streak raises questions about what can be done to protect people as climate change promises to make Phoenix…
Spoilers below. The last time we saw Belly Conklin (Lola Tung), she and Conrad Fisher (Christopher Briney), her longtime crush, were finally taking a leap out of the friend zone and into a full-on romance. And as season 2 of The Summer I Turned Pretty begins, we jump right into that honeymoon phase with them. It’s a pretty picture: Conrad is playfully shaking his hair onto Belly as she lies out in the sun, his mother Susannah (Rachel Blanchard) looks on lovingly, his brother Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) laughs along with them. It’s a beautiful summer day. Tyler, the Creator is…
More than five billion of the estimated 16 billion mobile phones possessed worldwide will likely be discarded or stashed away in 2022, experts said Thursday, calling for more recycling of the often hazardous materials they contain. Stacked flat on top of each other, that many disused phones would rise 50,000 kilometres, more than a hundred times higher than the International Space Station, the WEEE research consortium found.Despite containing valuable gold, copper, silver, palladium and other recyclable components, almost all these unwanted devices will be hoarded, dumped or incinerated, causing significant health and environmental harm. “Smartphones are one of the electronic products of…
The 2023 Billboard Fan Army Face-Off is at a fever pitch. Billboard’s annual Fan Army showdown sees 64 artists’ fan armies enter the battle fray to find out – whose fanbase is strongest? Those fan armies made their voices heard throughout the week, and when all was said and done, an Elite Eight — made up of the fan armies for Cardi B, EXO, Selena Gomez, Nicki Minaj, SB19, SEVENTEEN, Shakira and TWICE — emerged victorious to compete in the Quarterfinals, which began July 26 at noon ET. Tetris Kelly:Y’all have been voting and we’ve been counting them. Now, Billboard’s…
When a movie geared toward children is particularly successful — think Frozen, The Little Mermaid, or Encanto — there will without a doubt be a line of toys to follow. Somewhere along the way, the link between kids’ movies and merchandise became intertwined — it’s nearly impossible for a movie to come out without an accompanying toy line. But sometimes, this process is reversed. The toy itself is so iconic, it inspires a movie (or several movies). Over the past few decades, we’ve seen just how enduring a popular franchise can be at the box office. Why dream up a brand new…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. R. Nassor is interested in myth, performance, and pop culture. After embarking on a double major in English and Psychology and a Dance minor at GWU, she graduated with a BA in 2019. She soon began to work in Washington D.C. experiencing the life of a DMV young professional. She has many side projects, some of which include ceramics, dance, and the hunt for the perfect tea. View All posts by R. Nassor R. Nassor is interested in myth, performance, and pop culture.…
Despite the fact Geralt is the accepted protagonist of the franchise, The Witcher Season 3 Episode 7 shifts the focus nearly entirely to Cirilla, the Lion Cub of Cintra. Ciri’s power is understood to be the key to multiple schemes and power plays, but as she struggles to control it, she faces opposition from both kings and mages and her own subconscious. Her Elder Blood takes those standard fears of abandonment and insecurities and turns them into real nightmares. Of course, the poisonous desert lizard she snacks on probably doesn’t help. Falka’s presence is an exciting twist. She appears to…
Like us, cells communicate. Well, in their own special way. Using waves as their common language, cells tell one another where and when to move. They talk, they share information, and they work together — much like the interdisciplinary team of researchers from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) and the National University of Singapore (NUS). They conducted research on how cells communicate — and how that matters to future projects, e.g. application to wound healing. What comes to your mind when you think of biology? Animals, plants, theoretical computer models? The last one, you might not associate…
Photography Courtesy of Fenty Beauty Plus, Rhode launches a peptide lip set full of all your faves. By Lauren Knowles Date July 28, 2023 Fenty Beauty just dropped limited-edition makeup kits in collaboration with Jazzelle Photography Courtesy of Fenty Beauty Whether your glam style brings the heat or keeps it cool, Fenty Beauty’s icy-hot collaboration with longtime brand muse and model Jazzelle can match your energy. With a unified vision of creating “beauty for all” that pushes the envelope, Rihanna and her muse have come together to create a curated collection of makeup that celebrates the duality of Jazzelle’s personality…
The US Federal Communications Commission is set to ban approvals of new telecommunications equipment from China’s Huawei Technologies and ZTE in the United States on national security grounds, according to a document posted by the agency.The FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel last week circulated the proposed ban to the other three commissioners for final approval. The companies would not be able to sell new equipment in the United States without equipment authorisations.In June 2021, the FCC voted to advance the plan to ban approvals for equipment in the US telecommunications networks from Chinese companies deemed national security threats, including Huawei and ZTE.That came after…
Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has written the introduction to a new edition of Hunter S. Thompson’s Screwjack, a collection of short stories originally printed in 1991. “Beyond psyched to have had the opportunity to write an introduction for the latest edition of Hunter S. Thompson’s ’91 collection of short stories, Screwjack,” wrote Ulrich on Instagram. “Reading these stories remind me what a treasure — and mindfuck — Hunter S. Thompson’s immortal words continue to be.” The metal legend added, “Thanx to @simonandschuster for encouraging me to put pen to paper for this. Check it out if you like things wild,…
Prior to the start of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, actor Tom Cruise reportedly lobbied Hollywood studios on a litany of issues. Cruise tried to lobby the AMPTP on various issues According to a recent report from THR, Cruise joined in on a Zoom call during negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP (the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers). In a rare appearance for a star of Cruise’s caliber, the actor reportedly tried to lobby the AMPTP on a variety of issues, including urging them to listen to the acting guild’s concerns about things like A.I. and stunt performers. The…
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When researchers set out to study 401(k) retirement savings accumulation, they found that thousands of studies of retirement savings accumulation ignored the surprisingly high rate of departing employees who cash out retirement savings at job separation. This is concerning, because statistically, everyone will likely change jobs multiple times before retirement. The study, “Cashing Out Retirement Savings at Job Separation,” is authored by Yanwen Wang of the University of British Columbia, Muxin Zhai of Texas State University and John Lynch, Jr., of the University of Colorado Boulder, and is published in Marketing Science. “Our findings are eye-opening…