The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) launched a new program earlier this month called the Banned Book Club. The program gives users access to books that have been banned in their local libraries by using “GPS-based geo-targeting.” To use the service, readers can go to TheBannedBookClub.info and share their location to view the banned books in their area. The books can then be downloaded for free with the Palace e-reader app. Executive director of the DPLA John S. Bracken said, “At DPLA, our mission is to ensure access to knowledge for all and we believe in the power of technology…
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[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2, Episodes 1-3.] The Summer I Turned Pretty is back, which means fans are eager to break down more than just the love triangle at the center of it all, such as the catchy soundtrack accompanying the show including which Taylor Swift songs made the cut. As viewers who tuned in last season will recall, the singer’s music played a prominent role in various scenes, helping to highlight Belly (Lola Tung), Conrad (Christopher Briney), and Jeremiah’s (Gavin Casalegno) story. Among the tunes were “The Way I Loved…
[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2, Episodes 1-3.] The Summer I Turned Pretty is back, which means fans are eager to break down more than just the love triangle at the center of it all, such as the catchy soundtrack accompanying the show including which Taylor Swift songs made the cut. As viewers who tuned in last season will recall, the singer’s music played a prominent role in various scenes, helping to highlight Belly (Lola Tung), Conrad (Christopher Briney), and Jeremiah’s (Gavin Casalegno) story. Among the tunes were “The Way I Loved…
The edge of a nearby, young, star-forming region NGC 3324 in the Carina Nebula.NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Webb ERO A REVOLUTION in our understanding of the universe is coming. Like so many previous upheavals, it is currently unclear exactly what the trigger might be. But what is clear, almost a year on from the release of its first images, is that the James Webb Space Telescope’s observations of far distant galaxies are the most likely source of transformational insights. Yes, this is precisely what JWST was designed for. But it is worth remembering that before its … Read The Full…
WANDERING around an achingly cool San Francisco coffee shop a few years ago, I was fascinated to see huge, open-topped barrels filled with used coffee grounds and a sign saying they were free for customers to scoop into recycled bags and take home to perk up their plants. I realised that we had reached peak hipster. Indeed, the claim that coffee waste dramatically boosts plant growth has been a staple of organic gardening books since at least the 1970s, and seems to be seeing a modern renaissance. Proponents everywhere wax lyrical about how the spent grounds are not only rich…
On Friday, Beyoncé shared pics of herself with a very grown up looking Blue Ivy Carter on Instagram. Both mom and daughter were in their evening looks for the night out at Brooklyn Central Library, where Jay-Z was celebrating his Book of HOV exhibition.For the night, the Renaissance star was wearing a body-hugging bright orange outfit by designer LaQuan Smith. The two-piece was composed of a lace button up shirt over a pencil skirt covered in matching lace fabric. Her hair was up in a tall ponytail that fell in honey waves behind her, and she was carrying a small…
The war, unsurprisingly, has made conservation a lot harder. Oleg Dyakov, a rewilding officer from Rewilding Ukraine’s head office in Odesa and one of the organization’s cofounders, recounts the hazards his teams have faced with a casual frustration. Marine mines drifting in from the Black Sea stalled the release of fallow deer, and monitoring activities of Dalmatian Pelicans were limited to binoculars and telescopes because parts of the Delta were restricted by the Ukrainian government. (In peacetime, they’d have been able to carry out more accurate counts through the assistance of drones.)The Askania Nova reserve—Ukraine’s oldest and largest biosphere, located…
Taylor Swift surprised fans at her Eras Tour concert in Kansas City, Mo., on Friday (July 7) by premiering the music video for her song “I Can See You.” The action-packed visual for the Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) track finds Swift and actors Taylor Lautner, Joey King and Presley Cash pulling off a heist of her third album. “I Can See You” appears as one of the newly released re-recorded album’s “From the Vault” songs. During Friday’s show at Geha Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Swift invited the three actors onstage to help introduce the video. Lautner delighted the sold-out audience…
It’s been over 25 years since Tom Cruise first played secret agent Ethan Hunt in 1996’s Mission: Impossible. For a film based on a long-dead television show, the M:I franchise has shown remarkable staying power — and so has Cruise. To put it into perspective, consider this: In the 25 years after the first James Bond movie, Dr. No, four different men played James Bond. By the time a quarter century had passed, the first Bond, Sean Connery, had long since retired as the character; that was around the time he played Indiana Jones’ bumbling father in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. 25 years later, Tom Cruise is still playing…
House of Roots and Ruin by Erin A. Craig What’s it About? A classic Gothic thriller-fantasy from New York Times bestselling author, the sequel to “House of Salt and Sorrows” is about doomed love, menacing ambition, and the ghosts that haunt us forever. Verity can see ghosts. She just doesn’t realize it yet. When she receives a request to paint a portrait of the Duchess of Bloem’s son, the decades-old secret is revealed to her. She must make a choice to stay where she is safe and observed, or flee and chase her passions — and her heart. The sequel…
And Just Like That… another Sex and the City love interest is back in play. John Corbett, who played Aidan Shaw on HBO’s SATC and its second film adaptation, is making a much-anticipated return to the franchise in Max’s AJLT, and a new promo hypes up his debut on the spinoff. “This feels great,” Aidan tells Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) as he stands in front of her apartment building in Max’s promo. “Back where we started.” Aidan kisses Carrie on that stoop, and soon, the two are reconnecting, ahem, more intimately. “Can we talk about Aidan?” Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) asks…
An artist’s interpretation of what a brown dwarf star may look like from an exoplanet that orbits one. (Image credit: GETTY/MARK GARLICK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY)Researchers have detected surprising radio signals coming from a tiny, “ultracool” star that should not be able to give off the radiation bursts. The peculiar celestial object, which blurs the line between a planet and a star, could help scientists learn more about how small stars evolve.The object, named T8 Dwarf WISE J062309.94−045624.6 (W0623), is a so-called brown dwarf. This kind of “protostar” has a composition similar to gas giants like Jupiter, but it can fuse hydrogen…
And while I hate for my foundation (when I opt for it) to be heavy-duty or full-coverage, I firmly believe that all good concealers should be exactly that. I want my concealer to hide whatever I want it to hide, but I also like it to have a skin-like finish, avoid creasing and be easy to apply. That’s not so much to ask, is it?Turns out it really is. In fact, I’ve tried every concealer that has ever come my way as a beauty editor (of which there have been hundreds), and I can safely say there are only 11 full-coverage concealer formulas that…
The Adventures of Strawberryhead and Gingerbread by KF Wheatie and KM Wheatie The book, written by two children, is a story about a brother and sister, Strawberryhead and Gingerbread, along with their black lab Solomon, who take a fun-filled adventure to the lake, where they go fishing, swim, make friends, and show off their special powers. But the book is more than just an adventure tale. It is designed to teach children about friendship and inclusivity, and that all challenges children face are stepping stones to joy and harmony. Differences in children are to be celebrated – an important lesson…
It’s been quite a year for ChatGPT, with the large language model (LLM) now taking exams, churning out content, searching the web, writing code, and more. The AI chatbot can produce its own stories, though whether they’re any good is another matter.If you’re in any way involved in the business of writing, then tools like ChatGPT have the potential to complete up-end the way you work—but at this stage, it’s not inevitable that journalists, authors, and copywriters will be replaced by generative AI bots.What we can say with certainty is that ChatGPT is a reliable writing assistant, provided you use…
Legendary US power metal band Cirith Ungol have announced three select US concerts, including their first Los Angeles show in 35 years. The cult metal act will descend upon The Gothic Theater in Denver on August 18th for the first of the three shows, with Night Demon, Castle Rat, and Chamber Mage set to support. An August 20th gig at Le Poisson Rouge in New York with Night Demon and Sanhedrin will follow, with the Los Angeles date falling on October 20th at The Roxy in West Hollywood. Tickets are on sale now via the individual venue’s ticket provider. For…
Disney has been hard at work on a restoration of 1950’s Cinderella. Starting on Aug. 25, you’ll be able to watch a 4K version on the streaming service.The film really needs no introduction, but for those who aren’t aware, here’s a short summary. The movie centers around Cinderella. She’s a poor girl who’s forced to work by her wicked family. Eventually, she encounters her fairy godmother. The fairy godmother sends Cinderella to a ball, where she and a prince fall in love.The origin of the story is ancient, and it’s gone through a number of iterations since then. The most commonly known…
It’s hard to imagine Thursday nights without Law & Order. Although the series that kicked off the franchise ceased production in 2010, it came back to life with all new episodes during the spring of 2022, and it’s been an NBC staple ever since. Fortunately, we don’t have to worry about it going off the air yet; NBC renewed it for a 23rd season in April 2023. Check out everything we know so far about Law & Order Season 23, and be sure to bookmark this page so that you’ll always have the most up-to-date info! Unlike the other two…
Dividing us all along generational lines is compelling, but trickyThomas Barwick/getty images GenerationsJean M. Twenge (Simon & Schuster) ZOOMERS are anxious and attuned to injustice. Millennials are self-obsessed and bad with money. Baby boomers broke the world. As for Generation X, who even remembers them? These labels are as familiar as an old pair of jeans – regardless of whether they fit. Even though we are continually cautioned against such thinking, reminded that it is reductive, divisive and often based on patchy evidence, generational traits seem too convenient a shorthand to give up. … Read The Full Article Here
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.We regard the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale as highly as the Super Bowl because it’s that good — and it’s nearly here. Hosted once a year, the retailer’s savings event features markdowns in every single category, from women’s fashion and footwear to beauty and home. Hundreds of skus make the cut, including even newly launched items, which is one part overwhelming and another part thrilling. To…
Hardship experienced by mothers during their own childhood or during pregnancy is reflected in the composition of their 2-year-old children’s gut microbiomes, reports an international team of scientists led by UCLA psychologists. The researchers found small to medium changes in the children’s microbiomes. The research is the first to document the transgenerational effects of adversity on the human gut microbiome. A growing body of evidence links the gut microbiome to brain and immune functioning, and according to the researchers, changes to that community of microorganisms is likely among the ways that hardship affects children’s socioemotional development. The study, which is…
The Girl in the White Cape by Barbara Sapienza What’s it About? Fifteen-year-old Elena lives in a church attic in San Francisco, where a Russian priest cares for her. When a woman appears claiming to be Elena’s mother, Elena must dig into the truth of her family history and the magic in her everyday life. In present-day San Francisco, a young cabbie named Frank sees a flash of white as a girl darts past his taxi window. Elena, in her white cape, is on her way to Baba Vera’s house to cook, clean, garden and learn the basics she’ll need…
With a historic double-whammy of two concurrent Hollywood walkouts — now actors and writers are striking against studios, networks, and streamers — viewers likely won’t see much scripted content on network TV this fall. But what about unscripted content, including reality shows like Dancing With the Stars and The Masked Singer? According to Deadline, the unscripted TV lineup won’t take as much of a hit from the newly-launched actors strike: Reality shows, variety shows, and game shows are covered by the SAG-AFTRA National Code of Fair Practice for Network Television Broadcasting, which is different from the film and TV collective…
Redmi A1+ was launched in India on Friday as the latest affordable model by Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi. The new smartphone comes with a water-drop style notch display and is equipped with a MediaTek Helio A22 SoC. The Redmi A1+ is offered in three distinct colour options with a leather texture finish and has an AI-backed 8-megapixel dual camera setup at the back. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging. The Redmi A1+ comes in two RAM and storage configurations with a maximum inbuilt storage of 32GB.Redmi A1+ price in India, availabilityPrice of Redmi A1+ starts at Rs. 6,999…
Back in November of 2022, Slipknot percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan alluded to the band potentially giving up on albums in favor of singles moving forward (with frontman Corey Taylor partially fueling the fire days later). Ever since, fans have been eager for more clarification on the subject, and fortunately, bassist/keyboardist Alessandro “V-Man” Venturella has now given devotees hope that future LPs may be possible.Speaking to Hellfest TV on June 18, 2023 (the same day Slipknot played the festival), V-Man was asked to comment on his bandmates’ remarks and the resulting speculation.He clarified:I mean, it’s not a set-in-stone thing. I think it’s…
You Hurt My Feelings review – slight but charming marital comedy 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 = {}; try…
Think of a psychopath and any number of Hollywood villains might come to mind, from charming killers like Hannibal Lecter to Anton Chigurh, portrayed with chilling menace by Javier Bardem in the film No Country for Old Men. But the traits and symptoms of psychopathy run along scales that range from weak to strong. So, someone may be mildly psychopathic or severely so. There could be a psychopath sitting next to you right now. Some psychologists argue that the focus on violent and criminal psychopathic behavior has marginalized the study of what they call “successful psychopaths” — people who have psychopathic…
In fact, just a few days ago I paid a visit to the high-street hero, and let’s just say I was forced to exercise some serious restraint. Unsurprisingly, Mango’s summer collection is filled with beautiful clothing and attention-grabbing accessories; everything from breezy linen separates to wow-factor wedding guest looks. But one category of clothing in particular stood out as I perused the rails: dresses. We’re in July now, aka the height of dress season, so there’s no better time to take advantage of Mango’s knack for creating versatile summer styles. Whether you’re seeking a polished midi for everyday wear, an impactful mini for your next night out, or a floor-grazing crochet…
Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garcia What’s it About? From the New York Times bestselling author of “The Daughter of Doctor Moreau” and “Mexican Gothic” comes a fabulous meld of Mexican horror movies and Nazi occultism: a dark thriller about the curse that haunts a legendary lost film — and awakens one woman’s hidden powers. Horror fans have cause for celebration; Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s latest endeavor, Silver Nitrate (Del Rey), offers plenty of supernatural fun. Echoing classic B films, in just a little over 300 pages Garcia has skillfully imagined a world of real movie magic. Once upon a time, B horror…
One of the biggest film franchises will expand on Peacock later this year. We’ve heard plenty of details about The Continental, the forthcoming John Wick spinoff series, and we finally have a confirmed premiere date. During the show’s San Diego Comic-Con panel on Friday, the streaming service announced The Continental: From the World of John Wick will premiere Friday, September 22, followed by Night 2, airing September 29, and Night 3, airing October 6. While many SDCC panels have had to pivot to having no talent present due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, the show’s creative team was present…