Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Monday, August 28, 2023. NBC has dropped the official trailer for its upcoming procedural drama, The Irrational, starring The Flash’s Jesse L. Martin. The series follows world-renowned professor of behavioral science Alec Mercer (Martin) as he lends his unique expertise to an array of high-stakes cases involving governments, law enforcement, and corporations. His insight and unconventional approach to understanding human behavior led him and the team on a series of intense, unexpected journeys to solve illogical puzzles and perplexing mysteries. The Irrational is based on best-selling author…
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From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and those little, important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Maffio Covers a Rock n’ Roll Classic Maffio has teamed up with rising salsa newcomer (and a former Billboard On the Radar Latin artist) Christian Alicea for a new rendition of Elvis Presley’s “Blue Suede Shoes,” in collaboration with Maffio’s own musical band, El Revulú. Called “Bailame Con Actitud (Blue Suede Shoes),” the track fuses rock n’…
Alfred Hitchcock is one of the most respected directors ever. That’s why remakes of his material don’t usually do well. Robert Downey Jr. hopes to change that. While not all of Hitchcock’s films were the most received at their time, and some of his later works never really took off, he’s now considered one of the best. From Psycho to Rebecca, he’s responsible for some of the most iconic thrillers ever made. Psycho is especially notable because it makes the decision to kill off the top-billed star very quickly. That kind of thing simply wasn’t done at the time of the film’s release.One of Hithcock’s undisputed masterpieces…
U.S. Education Is in Trouble, Let’s Fix It! 22 Reform Proposals by Richard W. Garrett What’s it About? A book about educational reform based on the author’s ten-year expedition to research the U.S. K-12 system to find things in need of improvement. The book covers a wide range of topics such as the performance of American students, classroom discipline and parenting issues. “We need to regain that relentless focus on getting an education in the face of obstacles, that’s what we need to reclaim, as a community and as a nation … We need to start feeling that hunger again…
Margot Robbie took a little break from dressing up like Barbies of yesteryear after Barbie’s London premiere last night. The actress changed from Vivienne Westwood’s recreation of 1960 Enchanted Evening Barbie’s pink gown to a red Dilara Findikoglu corset minidress for the cast’s photo call in the city. Robbie’s hair remained up, and she kept her pearl earrings from the premiere on.Gareth Cattermole//Getty ImagesMEGA//Getty ImagesGareth Cattermole//Getty ImagesThe dress is lace-up from the back:MEGA//Getty ImagesAnd here’s her look from earlier in the night:David M. Benett//Getty ImagesThe majority of Robbie’s Barbie press looks lately have been designer recreations of iconic Barbie outfits.…
Scan through our Best Robot Vacuums guide and you’ll see Roborock’s name come up a few times. The company makes a wide range of vacs that navigate all the trickiest areas of your house and keep them clean. Right now the company is hosting a back-to-school sale, so we’ve highlighted three of the best deals below.Special offer for Gear readers: Get WIRED for just $5 ($25 off). This includes unlimited access to WIRED.com, full Gear coverage, and subscriber-only newsletters. Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day.If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a…
You might be surprised to learn that you can’t comb the hairs flat on a coconut without creating a cowlick. Perhaps even more surprising, this silly claim with an even sillier name, “the hairy ball theorem,” is a proud discovery from a branch of math called topology. Juvenile humor aside, the theorem has far-reaching consequences in meteorology, radio transmission and nuclear power.Here, “cowlick” can mean either a bald spot or a tuft of hair sticking straight up, like the one the character Alfalfa sports in “The Little Rascals.” Of course, mathematicians don’t refer to coconuts or cowlicks in their framing…
Business is slow in Hollywood right now with the writers and actors on strike, but that hasn’t slowed down Jonathan Bennett. Bennett has two programs airing on Food Network over the next couple of months, which allows the charismatic host to do on screen what relatively few get the opportunity to do — be himself. He’s having a great time, and viewers are reaping all the rewards. The first production he’s hosting is Battle of the Decades, a new series in which chefs of different decades partner up to create something edible (elevated!) with dishes and gadgets of the time.…
Last Friday the Food and Drug Administration approved the first oral pill specifically targeted to treat postpartum depression—the most common complication of childbirth. The new medication, known as zuranolone, works more quickly than existing antidepressant treatments for postpartum depression and is given once a day for just two weeks. One in seven people who have given birth experience postpartum depression, but roughly half of people with the condition do not receive treatment. As mental health struggles have become the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S., experts emphasize the importance of expanding the arsenal of treatments for postpartum depression.…
Billy Joel recently likened Taylor Swift’s current level of popularity as akin to “the phenomenon of Beatlemania,” and it’s hard to disagree — especially after seeing scenes like the one that unfolded in Long Beach Island, New Jersey on Friday. The singer, fresh off the first US leg of “The Eras Tour,” was reportedly in the area to attend producer Jack Antonoff and actress Margaret Qualley’s wedding. Once word got out of her presence, however, hordes of people congregated outside of the venue, hoping to get a glimpse of the singer. At one point, people chanted her name. Eventually, police…
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Alice Nuttall (she/her) is a writer, pet-wrangler and D&D nerd. Her reading has got so out of control that she had to take a job at her local library to avoid bankrupting herself on books – unfortunately, this has just resulted in her TBR pile growing until it resembles Everest. Alice’s webcomic, writing and everything else can be found at https://linktr.ee/alicenuttallbooks View All posts by Alice Nuttall Alice Nuttall (she/her) is a writer, pet-wrangler and D&D nerd. Her reading has got so out…
Sources have given mixed intel about Kim Kardashian and Tom Brady’s relationship, with many saying that the two stars are not dating. But some have suggested that there could be something brewing, and there is certainly interest on Kardashian’s side. Then, yesterday, unverified celebrity gossip outlet DeuxMoi shared a follower-submitted photo of Kardashian and Brady together at Michael Rubin’s pre-Fourth of July party earlier this month. The user submitted it because there had been conflicting reports over whether Brady and Kardashian actually interacted at the party. Voilà, photo proof they did:Entertainment Tonight got more detail about their time at the…
Surface Pro 9 has been officially announced by Microsoft at the company’s Surface October event today. The latest offering from the Microsoft comes with various new features including upgraded processors as well as a few new colours. Moreover, the Surface Pro 9 gets both Intel and Arm-powered versions. Along with the 12th Gen Intel i5 and i7 options, Microsoft has also added a 5G variant which comes with Microsoft SQ 3 powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon.Surface Pro 9 price and availabilityMicrosoft unveiled the Surface Pro 9 today in two options. Both variants will be available for purchase starting this month. Meanwhile,…
Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is an infection spread to humans through the bite of blacklegged ticks carrying a type of bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi, or very rarely, B. mayonii. Common symptoms include a erythema migrans rash (often shaped like a distinctive “bullseye”), fever, fatigue and headaches. Without treatment, the infection can spread to the heart, joints and the nervous system, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the United States, approximately 476,000 people may get this condition each year, according to the CDC.Although Lyme disease can be caught all year round in the U.S., ticks…
We’ve waited a long time for The Gilded Age Season 2, and thankfully, we have a premiere date. HBO revealed this morning that the hit drama series from the creator of Downton Abbey will premiere on Sunday, October 29, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Episodes will also be available to stream on Max. “The American Gilded Age was a period of immense economic change, of great conflict between the old ways and brand new systems, and of huge fortunes made and lost,” the logline teases. HBO reveals that The Gilded Age Season 2 “begins on Easter morning 1883, with the news…
Here are 10 metal bands who followed up classic albums with a total dud.Following up greatness is never easy, especially when trying to continue a hot streak. The fate of all bands is that they will inevitably release some less-than-stellar material. It’s perfectly natural as creativity comes in waves and in different forms as musicians progress through life, gaining new experiences and perspectives while also trying to push boundaries or return to their roots.Every group listed here has put out a great deal of classic material, often issuing multiple classics in a row. But we’ve all been there — one…
The Nun may be the most successful movie in the entire Conjuring Universe to date, but its star attraction feels Warner Bros. has potentially short-changed her. Bonnie Aarons, who plays the titular demonic Nun known as Valak in the 2018 film and the upcoming sequel is suing Warner Bros. as she claims it has hidden the true amount of merchandise sold related to her character, thus depriving her of the correct share that her contract stated she would get. Overall, Aarons is suing for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and accounting. As…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The inimitable Nikki DeMarco is as well-traveled as she is well-read. Being an enneagram 3, Aries, high school librarian, makes her love for efficiency is unmatched. She lives in Richmond, Virginia, and is passionate about helping teens connect to books. Nikki has an MFA in creative writing, is a TBR bibliologist, and writes for Harlequin, Audible, Kobo, and MacMillan. Since that leaves her so much time, she’s currently working on writing a romance novel, too. Find her on all socials @iamnikkidemarco (Instagram, Twitter,…
Photography via Fisch The pool is calling! By Jillian Vieira Date July 12, 2023 The sun is blazing, the water’s warm and you’re set on soaking up every second of summer. Yup, we’re officially at the height of swimsuit season. Whether you’re looking for some skimpy or full-coverage, statement-making or subdued, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best swimsuit brands that are doing it right. Start searching for that pool access now — you’ll never want to take these sets off. RELATED: It’s a Jorts Summer Left on Friday If you’re the type who’d rather do laps than lay out…
Flaws revealed by the challenge should help the companies involved make improvements to their internal testing. They will also inform the Biden administration’s guidelines for the safe deployment of AI. Last month, executives from major AI companies, including most participants in the challenge, met with President Biden and agreed to a voluntary pledge to test AI with external partners before deployment.Large language models like those powering ChatGPT and other recent chatbots have broad and impressive capabilities because they are trained with massive amounts of text. Michael Sellitto, head of geopolitics and security at Anthropic, says this also gives the systems…
Ocean scientist William Johns has been studying the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation system for nearly 20 years. Credit: William Johns/University of Miami Like the 60,000 miles of arteries and veins that course throughout the human body, ocean currents are the lifeblood of our planet—some flowing short distances, others circling the globe, but all playing a critical role in regulating climate. One of the most complex system of currents, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC, is a global conveyor belt, distributing heat throughout the Atlantic by carrying warmer waters north and cooler waters south. “For the Earth’s climate to remain…
If you thought Euphoria was dark, wait until you see Euphoria Season 3 — whenever that may be. In an interview with Elle, series creator Sam Levinson said that fans should expect the upcoming season to be like a “film noir.” Zendaya’s Rue will, once again, be front and center. We’ll follow Rue as she “explores what it means to be an individual with principles in a corrupt world.” Zendaya spoke as part of the same interview, which was conducted before the SAG-AFTRA strike. The actress said she’s attracted to challenging roles but feels she can’t play Rue’s high school…
After releasing their new single “Perhaps” earlier this week, Guns N’ Roses performed the song live for the first time on Friday night (August 18th) at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Axl Rose and company broke out “Perhaps” as the 12th tune of their 27-song setlist. Fan-filmed video footage shows Slash playing the song’s bouncy guitar riff as Axl sings its wide-ranging vocals. “Perhaps” leaked via bar jukeboxes last weekend, then was given its radio debut on Thursday via Audacy stations before officially premiering as a music video and on streaming services on Friday. A 7-inch vinyl version of “Perhaps”…
At last, you will no longer have to just watch Marvel’s Loki. You will now be able to eat a small part of it.That’s what you’ve always wanted right?Yesterday, McDonald’s began teasing some sort of promotional tie-in with the upcoming second season of Marvel’s Disney+ series Loki. They posted the video below, which included clips from Seinfeld and Coming to America that themselves featured McDonald’s food, with the caption “no spoilers.” If you watch very closely, you’ll see a very brief glimpse of Loki (played by Tom Hiddelston) at a McDonald’s, where he’s ordering from Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino):Well, the “no spoilers” thing was apt. The video (and a…
In a world increasingly concerned about the environmental and geopolitical implications of fossil fuel usage, nuclear energy has resurfaced as a subject of great interest. Its ability to generate electricity at scale without greenhouse gas emissions holds promise as a sustainable clean energy source that could bridge society’s transition away from fossil fuels to a net-zero future. However, nuclear power generation does produce radioactive waste. The safe management of nuclear waste remains a crucial challenge that must be addressed to gain public confidence in this transformative power solution. Now, a team of University of Houston researchers has come up with…
Foxglove by Adalyn Grace Adalyn Grace’s Foxglove (Little, Brown and Company) is the lush gothic fantasy sequel that you’ve been waiting for. Belladonna was a standout from the start, and Grace’s highly anticipated second installment does not disappoint. A delicate dance of haunting romance, high stakes and fiery emotion, Foxglove draws you in from the first page and entangles you once more in the eerily enchanting world of Signa Farrow. Signa is a woman unable to die. She can see spirits and is coming into her powers as a reaper — a being with the ability to take life with…
Photography courtesy of Lauchmetrics.COM/SPOTLIGHT From smudge-proofing sunglasses to hacking hat hair, try these TikTok-approved beauty tips and tricks. By Lauren Knowles Date July 13, 2023 We’ve been told time and time again that in life, we should never stop learning. And with the help of our monthly deep dive into the wild world of TikTok beauty hacks, it feels like we never will. Since it’s officially mid-July, that means we’re due for another round of #beauty-tok approved tips and tricks! RELATED: 10 #PerfumeTok-Approved Scents to Shop Now Last month, we were all about learning how to underpaint our makeup, Mary…
“My own solution for the problem of Venice is to let her sink,” wrote British author and onetime Venice resident Jan Morris with casual mercilessness in a 1971 essay for The Architectural Review . She reiterated the point in The New York Times four years later, hammering home her point with conviction and relish: “Let her sink.”And yet Morris predicted that this would never be Venice’s fate, because “the world would not allow it.” That may be true. What she wasn’t right about was the time frame of the impending tragedy. She thought it would be a long time coming—“One…
Louis and Lestat are back in the first photos from Interview With the Vampire Season 2. Premiering in 2024 on AMC, the second season will see Jacob Anderson and Sam Reid reprise their roles as Louis de Point du Lac and Lestat de Lioncourt, who let’s just say didn’t end things on the greatest of terms in Season 1’s cutthroat finale. Eric Bogosian returns as journalist Daniel Molloy, Assad Zaman returns as Armand, whose true identity was revealed in the final moments of the finale, and Ben Daniels joins as Santiago. Bailey Bass, however, will not be coming back. Replacing…