Barbie’s influence goes far beyond the Barbiecore fashion aesthetic — the doll has seemingly inspired a trend we’re dubbing “Barbie-foot heels.” As the nickname suggests, these are sandals or pumps with clear straps that give the illusion you’re not wearing shoes and instead have permanently arched soles like a Barbie doll. Some call them “naked heels,” as a parallel to the naked-dress resurgence, but to that we say: why not give Mattel and Greta Gerwig a little credit? Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie hits theaters on July 21, and the trailer offers a close-up look as Margot Robbie slips off her character’s…
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Her, Too by Bonnie Kistler What’s it About? Defending an accused rapist, a high-powered lawyer learns firsthand the terrible truth about her client … a discovery that propels her on a quest for justice and revenge in this addictively readable thriller. Her, Too (Harper) is the story of one woman’s relentless and dangerous quest for revenge. Success may get her disbarred or killed but Kelly McCann won’t falter. Former Philadelphia trial attorney and author Bonnie Kistler has written a wrenchingly realistic novel that may be emotionally jarring for some readers. This work of fiction eerily echoes recent headlines, with only…
This season of Nancy Drew is possibly the most fun and simultaneously the most painful the series has ever been. But after the laughter and tears of Nancy Drew Season 4 Episode 7, I’m not sure how much more I can take. Let’s face it, The Drew Crew couples are a mess, and it hurts to watch. We can’t really argue with Nick when he says the supernatural ruins the relationship in this Nancy Drew quote. So far, he’s right. From what I can see, the supernatural ruins every relationship it touches. Nick Perhaps Bess and Addy are doing well, but…
Editor’s Note (6/29/23): On June 29 the U.S. Supreme Court overturned universities’ ability to consider race in admissions. In this October 2022 opinion piece, two researchers reflect on scientists’ responsibility to combat racism and defend affirmative action. The U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear arguments in two cases related to affirmative action: Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College. At the heart of these cases is the question of whether race-conscious admissions in higher education are constitutional. In other words, can universities in the United States…
The first thing you need to do with a flip phone is what I call the flip check. Slide your thumb into the crevice and flip the top half of the phone out. Is it satisfying? Do you feel like you’re an action star in a movie taking a Very Important™ call? The new Motorola Razr+ gets close, though you do need some vigor when you flip, and the sound it makes is like cracking knuckles made of laminated paper. Yech.Still, this folding phone is a massive improvement over the original Razr—er, not that original Razr, but the folding smartphone…
Who really invented the power ballad?Love songs, heartbreak songs and other sentimental pieces of music have existed for centuries. But which rock band really crafted this type of song that has inspired so many others after it? Was it Queen or Journey? Or did the popularity of Motley Crue’s “Home Sweet Home” pave the way for a wave of bands to create their own hit ballads?First, we must define what a power ballad is, and then explore the rock ‘n’ roll artists that have been associated with it over the years to come up with a true conclusion.What Is a Power…
A brand new Good Omens Season 2 clip from the upcoming return of Amazon Studios’ fantasy comedy series has been released, featuring David Tennant as Crowley. The next installment will be available for streaming on July 28 on Prime Video. The video confirms Crowley’s current status in Hell as persona non grata, as the fan-favorite demon continues to question the point of Heaven and Hell. It also features Miranda Richardson’s newest character, who has now assumed the role of Hell’s representative in London after previously playing the role of Madame Tracy in Season 1. Check out the Good Omens Season…
Claire Stern is the Deputy Editor of ELLE.com. Previously, she served as Editor at Bergdorf Goodman. Her interests include fashion, food, travel, music, Peloton, and The Hills—not necessarily in that order. She used to have a Harriet the Spy notebook and isn’t ashamed to admit it. Read The Full Article Here
A time-lapse image of all the sunspots that appeared on the sun in June 2023. (Made using data from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory.) (Image credit: Şenol Şanlı)The sun is partying like it’s 2002. The number of observed sunspots on our home star last month was the highest for almost 21 years. It’s one of the clearest signs yet we are fast approaching the sun’s chaotic peak, known as solar maximum — and that it will be far more extreme than initially predicted.In June, 163 sunspots appeared on the solar surface, according to the Space Weather Prediction Center. The last time…
Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either new authors or unknown authors that many in the general public are unaware of. After a segment reviewing books or interviewing authors, Blaine ends each episode with a discussion of the movies and TV shows he is currently watching. This Week’s Episode Today we’re joined by Diane Bergner, a Florida-based…
Well, that’s one way to set up the series finale. On Mayans M.C. Season 5 Episode 9, E.Z. Reyes was served up a nice dose of food for thought as he tried to come to terms with the pressure of being the person leading a gang. Obviously, someone familiar to fans would show up on the road to help him out of this pickle, but my jaw hit the floor when Sons of Anarchy’s Drea de Matteo returned as Wendy Case. After nine years, de Matteo slipped back into the role like a glove as Wendy helped E.Z. understand that…
Stunning first videos from a new space-borne instrument designed to improve the monitoring of thunderstorms show the crackle of lightning over Europe, Africa and the Atlantic Ocean.The images were taken by the Meteosat-12 satellite operated by the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) from geostationary orbit, some 22,000 miles (36,000 kilometers) above Earth. This altitude is extremely important for weather forecasters, as the speed of satellites circling the planet in this region matches Earth’s rotation. As a result, the satellites in this orbit have a constant view of a part of the globe, allowing meteorologists to observe…
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022 sale is currently live in India with a new ‘Extra Happiness Days’ phase. The yearly sale ahead of Diwali brings discounts and offers on a wide variety of smartphones, home appliances, and electronic items from brands like OnePlus, iQoo, Boat, Xiaomi and more. The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale started on September 23 and the e-commerce platform has joined hands with selected banks to offer additional instant discounts on purchases made using their credit and debit cards. Amazon Pay-based offers, exchange discounts, and coupon discounts are also available.Amazon Great Indian Festival Extra Happiness Days Sale:…
The upcoming Barbie movie is one of the most buzz-worthy subjects in pop culture right now, and it’s even crept its way into our world. The film’s soundtrack features surprise contributions from a couple of rock stars, and now we can’t wait to hear it.It was revealed over the weekend that legendary Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash is one of the musicians who plays on the soundtrack, specifically on a song called “I’m Just Ken.” Actor Ryan Gosling, who also portrays Ken in the movie, sings on the track, making it one of the most unexpected Slash collaborations in music history. The appearance was coordinated…
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Photography by LaunchMetrics.com/spotlight Prepare for a serious (and literal) summer glow-up. By Souzan Michael Galway Date June 20, 2023 Love the nourishing feeling and hydrated sheen you get after using a body lotion or butter, but can’t bring yourself to dip your sweaty mitts into a tub of thick glop in the middle of a hot, humid summer day? (Apologies for the visual.) We feel ya. Enter: body oils. RELATED: The Products You Need for the Ultimate “Everything Shower” As the lighter, more breathable, less sticky cousin of body lotion, it’s no wonder why body oils are having a moment…
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Talk about an awkward family dinner! Sophie (Hilary Duff) sits down for a meal with her parents, Lori (Paget Brewster) and Nick (Clark Gregg), in the July 4 episode of How I Met Your Father, and TV Insider has an exclusive sneak peek. (Francia Raisa‘s Valentina has a front row seat to… all of it.) In this next episode, Sophie tries to Parent Trap her parents … only, as the clip shows, that’s not exactly necessary. When Lori joins Sophie and Valentina in a restaurant, she “casually” asks if Nick is there yet because she’s “excited to meet him.” Not…
President Joe Biden is using a machine to keep his airways clear while sleeping because he has a condition known as sleep apnea, White House officials say. Sleep apnea likely affects about 30 million people in the U.S., according to the American Medical Association. Some people with sleep apnea use what’s called a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, which includes a mask that a user straps onto their face at night to breathe better while they sleep. Officials revealed Biden has been using a CPAP machine after reporters recognized indentations on his face from the strap holding the device…
Tether, the company responsible for issuing the largest stablecoin by market capitalisation, has announced that it has eliminated commercial paper from its reserves, a long-sought goal in the first efforts to shore up its treasury reserves. “This announcement comes as part of Tether’s ongoing efforts to increase transparency, with investor protection at the core of the management of Tethers’ reserves,” the announcement from Tether read. Tether’s CTO Paolo Ardoino was quoted earlier in the year as saying that the company intended to cut its exposure to commercial paper by the end of 2022.Accomplishing this goal required the elimination of more…
Coolio‘s posthumous album includes guest appearances from Naughty By Nature‘s Treach, Da Lench Mob’s J-Dee, and Ras Kass on a project that was not intended to be the rapper’s last. Titled Long Live Coolio, the forthcoming LP is a celebration of the Grammy award-winning MC, best known for his ’90s classics “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage.” His representatives on Friday (July 7) exclusively shared with The Associated Press the 11-song track list and who will be heard on the album when it is released later this year. “A Star Is Born”, the latest track from the release — a collaboration…
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse played in U.S. theaters in 2019 and early 2020 for a little less than three months. It grossed $190 million domestically, and another $194 internationally for a total of $384.2 million worldwide.Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has only been playing in theaters for 11 days, and it has already surpassed that total. The film is up to $226 million in the U.S. and $390 million worldwide — again in less than two weeks of release.In other words, the movie is a pretty substantial hit.READ MORE: The Scene That Reveals Across the Spider-Verse’s True MeaningSony took a pretty substantial…
My makeup artist Nikki Wolff and I drew inspiration from ’90s-era supermodels like Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, and Yasmeen Ghauri. We leaned into classic smoked-out eyeliner, dewy skin, and a brown lip and lip liner—all Dior Beauty, of course. Read The Full Article Here
A schematic of a molten salt electrochemical system towards carbon deposition. Credit: Ying Zheng, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada; and Yimin Zeng, Natural Resources Canada–CanmetMaterials, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Carbon dioxide capture, storage, and utilization have been widely researched to achieve CO2 zero emission and resolve climate change issues. Molten salt electrolysis is one promising method to simultaneously capture and convert CO2 into valuable carbon materials and oxygen with high current efficiencies, to provide a promisingly positive cash flow. However, this method still requires investigation for future scale-up applications. A team of scientists has reviewed the molten salt CO2 electrolysis’s process…
The Last Professional by Ed Davis Reviews really matter. Sometimes they even put undue pressure on other reviewers — like me. Before I read The Last Professional by Ed Davis (Artemesia Publishing, LLC), I saw this testimonial about the book from Jerry Cimino, Founder of the Beat Museum in San Francisco: “Davis has done for American railroads what Kerouac did for American highways and Steinbeck did for American nomads.” Sucked in by that comment, I was more interested to learn how Davis does it, rather than whether in fact he does it at all. Because the truth is, at least…
As far as genre-play goes, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 Episode 4 is the first foray into horror this season. Rather than being preyed upon by the Gorn or confounded by a shocking alien cultural practice, Pike is confronted by a past mission that has haunted him, only to lose his memory and identity in a terrifying spiral into cognitive oblivion. Meanwhile, the ship’s survival relies on Ortegas knowing who she is despite forgetting everything about herself. It’s a true dilemma — can you still have a sense of self without any recall of the details? Our favorite…
The Caribbean reef shark is threatened by fishingAndy Mann The number of rays is growing in coral reef ecosystems around the world as overfishing obliterates shark populations. The findings come from a global study using thousands of underwater cameras to survey shark and ray prevalence at 391 coral reefs in 67 nations. It found far fewer sharks than would be expected, with populations of species including blacktip reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, nurse sharks and grey reef sharks having completely disappeared from reefs in some places.Advertisement The populations of five of the most common reef shark species were 60 to…
Microsoft renamed its Office 365 service to Microsoft 365 in April 2020, in a bid to actualise the service’s usage as more than just a work application. Now, Microsoft will be removing the remaining Office branding from its Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications, according to the company’s FAQs page. Microsoft’s Office applications are currently accessible to users at Office.com. However, with Microsoft’s latest announcement, this is set to be switched to Microsoft365.com. As part of the rebranding, Microsoft is also introducing a six-sided logo replacing the current square one.According to the company’s FAQs page, the changes will come to…
Melle Mel, the hip-hop pioneer who was a member of Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five and who performed at this year’s Grammys, was arrested in Los Angeles on Monday, Rolling Stone reports and Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department records confirm. He was charged with felony domestic violence and released after posting a $50,000 bond. A court date is set for Monday, July 17.Jori Jordon, the woman accusing Melle Mel of striking her in the eye unprovoked, detailed her allegations in a public Facebook video viewed by Pitchfork. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Melle Mel said he and Jordon…
It’s been three years since Charlie Kaufman’s last film, I’m Thinking of Ending Things, which also marked the Adaptation and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind writer’s first movie for Netflix. His next project is also headed to streaming, and it marks his first venture into digital animation. (He previously co-directed and wrote the stop-motion animated romance Anomalisa.)The film, just officially unveiled by Netflix, and is titled Orion and the Dark. Kaufman wrote the screenplay; Sean Charmatz, an animator whose credits include work on SpongeBob SquarePants, Trolls, The LEGO Movie 2, and The Angry Birds Movie 2, serves as director. There’s no trailer for the film yet — it’s not due out…