This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Parenting can be a deeply fulfilling and exciting experience, but it can also be stressful or even scary — especially if you’re at the beginning of your parenting journey. Parenting and pregnancy books can help with navigating uncertainties but often, they don’t reflect the questions and experiences that are unique to queer families. Nothing compares to seeing yourself and your family’s needs addressed in the books you read. These eight LGBTQ parenting and pregnancy books are written for and in many cases by…
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[Warning: The below contains spoilers for American Idol.] Within 24 hours a field of 20 was narrowed down to a Top 12 on American Idol on Monday. The suspense was palpable during the live show as host Ryan Seacrest revealed the names of the 10 who made it through based on the nationwide vote of 28 million. The remaining slots were decided upon by judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan. This made for a dramatic show closer. Those lucky enough to make it now prepare for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame night to be mentored by alum…
The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects playlist, we’re sharing what our writers are playing obsessively and highlighting some of the Pitchfork staff’s favorite new music. The playlist is a grab-bag of tracks: Its only guiding principle is that these are the songs you’d gladly send to a friend.This week’s Pitchfork Selects playlist features Tyler, the Creator,…
HBO’s The Last of Us mostly kept to the game’s plot, but did make some changes here and there. This is most notably seen in the show’s third episode “Long, Long Time.” In talking about The Last of Us Season 2 and its multi-part approach to the second game, Craig Mazin, co-creator and writer on the series, noted that this mentality still applies. Esquire asked Mazin about The Last of Us Part II and what happens to Joel in the acclaimed but controversial sequel. While Bella Ramsey said she wouldn’t know if she’d be “emotionally ready for it,” Mazin said…
Thirty years ago, Blue Mountain Clinic Director Willa Craig stood in front of the sagging roof and broken windows of an abortion clinic that an arsonist had burned down early that morning in Missoula, Montana. “This morning, Missoula, Montana, learned that there is no place in America that is safe from hateful, misguided groups,” she told the crowd of reporters and onlookers. The 1993 fire at Blue Mountain Clinic was part of a particularly violent period of anti-abortion attacks in the U.S. that continued through the 1990s and 2000s, when clinics were bombed and abortion providers killed. Now, less than a year after…
Supermodel, style icon, mom, founder of clean, sustainable beauty brand Rose Inc—Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is about as busy as one can be. And while she could no doubt create a dramatic, runway-worthy makeup look in minutes, it makes sense that her regular aesthetic is more laid-back (but just as gorgeous).“I would describe my everyday eye-makeup look as effortless and effective,” says Huntington-Whiteley. “To achieve it, I use Rose Inc Satin & Shimmer Duet Eyeshadow, a pair of pigment-rich eyeshadows—one cream, one pressed—that visibly smooth the skin while delivering multidimensional looks.”And what’s an eye-makeup look without mascara? “Then I use the Rose…
This compression was also necessary for dealing with some of the larger forces that were working against Rogers and Pajitnov. As Pink explained, the machine of Soviet bureaucracy was complex, and many of the people Pajitnov dealt with were fused into the character of Valentin Trifonov. “He was an amalgamation of Soviet corruption. At that level, obviously, it was more than one person. And I chose to put him in, to put a face to the pressure that Alexey was feeling on all ends.”And as with any story this big, there are countless details that simply had to hit the…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. With human activities directly and indirectly leading to the decimation of the diversity of animals on the planet, scientific study of animals, in order to understand how best we can protect them, is more important than ever. At a time when human lives are becoming more and more isolated, both from nature and from meaningful human connections, reading about the fascinating science of the animal world, and marveling at the interconnectedness of our existence in it, can be a cathartic, reassuring experience. Other…
The RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 8 cast has been ru-vealed. The new season of the veteran reality series premieres on Paramount+ on Friday, May 12, with a two-episode premiere. New episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: Untucked will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ Check out the cast and bios below. It’s an excellent slate of returning stars! Alexis Michelle (RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9) Curtain up! Light the lights! New York City’s Alexis Michelle is ready to take the stage – again! This singing and dancing Broadway baby made it to the top five on…
A new machine learning model that estimates optimal treatment timing for sepsis could pave the way for support tools that help physicians personalize treatment decisions at the patient bedside, researchers say. In a paper published today (April 6, 2023) in Nature Machine Intelligence, scientists from The Ohio State University describe the new model, which uses artificial intelligence to take on the complex question of when to administer antibiotics to patients with a suspected case of sepsis. Time is of the essence because sepsis, the body’s overwhelming response to an infection, can rapidly lead to organ failure. And yet, its symptoms…
Blondie rang in Coachella 2023 with a set of greatest hits, and to up the ante, they brought out legendary guitarist Nile Rodgers to round out a couple songs. Rather than saving the best for last, the new wave legends came in swinging by opening with “One Way or Another” and going straight into “Hanging on the Telephone,” “Call Me,” “Maria,” and “The Tide Is High.” Rodgers then hit the stage for “Rapture,” Blondie’s 1980 song infamous for Debbie Harry’s “rap” bridge. After that, Rodgers stayed on to perform “Backfired,” Harry’s debut solo song. The 1981 track appears on the…
According to Film Ratings, the Fast X MPA rating is now available as Universal Pictures’ highly-anticipated Fast & Furious movie has officially been given a PG-13 rating. The Fast X MPA rating is for “Intense sequences of violence and action, language and some suggestive material.” The tenth and penultimate installment to the Fast & Furious franchise’s rating doesn’t come as a surprise, as previous installments were also granted the same rating. The film is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 19. It will also be debuting in the same month as other high-profile films, including Guardians of the…
From the often velvet-covered chairs to the glass bottles of beautiful colour lined neatly on marble-effect shelves, there are many things that make a visit to the salon a magical experience. And in 2023 we intend to take full advantage of our appointment with our nail technicians. How, you ask? By opting for some stunning nail art. Remember when nail art consisted of water-painted flowers and glittery dragons? Those were the days. However, after its short-lived moment in the early noughties, nail art really dropped off the grid for a little while. In stark contrast to the grandeur and excess of embellished talons…
If you aren’t expecting a rabbit to drop off a basket full of goodies this weekend, you can still spoil yourself. Some of our favorite Amazon devices, like Kindle e-readers and Fire HD tablets, are on sale right now. (Target even discounted some Easter candy early, if you’re craving a Peep.) Check out our deals roundup from earlier this week too, as some favorite outdoor and fitness gear are still on sale.Special offer for Gear readers: Get a 1-year subscription to WIRED for $5 ($25 off). This includes unlimited access to WIRED.com and our print magazine (if you’d like). Subscriptions…
Tanya Lewis: Hi, and welcome to Your Health, Quickly, a Scientific American podcast series! Josh Fischman: On this show, we highlight the latest vital health news, discoveries that affect your body and your mind. Every episode, we dive into one topic. We discuss diseases, treatments, and some controversies. Lewis: And we demystify the medical research in ways you can use to stay healthy. I’m Tanya Lewis. Fischman: I’m Josh Fischman. Lewis: We’re Scientific American’s senior health editors. Today we’re talking about coffee. We hear a lot of conflicting findings about whether our favorite beverage is good or bad for our…
“A life without fame can be a good life, but fame without a life is no life at all.”– Clive James Fame is as elusive as it is prized. Many of us strive to elevate ourselves in the eyes of others, all for a chance to be seen, appreciated or understood. But nothing is perfect, and that includes notoriety. From the world of reality TV to shows and movies, many stars have expressed the drawbacks of becoming a public figure. It can be daunting to have so many eyes on you, especially when there are difficult circumstances behind camera. And…
Netflix is staying in business with the creators of Stranger Things. The streaming service on Thursday announced a series order for The Boroughs, a supernatural mystery from executive producers The Duffer Brothers and created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance). Addiss and Matthews will also serve as showrunners. “In a seemingly picturesque retirement community in the New Mexico desert, a group of unlikely heroes must band together to stop an otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don’t have… time,” the logline reads for the eight-episode series. “We’ve been fans of Jeff and…
Mudvayne are indeed working on new music — what will be their first studio release in 14 years.That’s what Mudvayne vocalist Chad Gray confirmed of the in-progress effort on Instagram last week. The rocker first teased the prospect from the reunited nu-metal outfit earlier in the month.On April 10, Gray shared a photo of him recording vocals. He included a hashtag for Mudvayne, hinting heavily at renewed studio activity — though he didn’t specify the project he was working on. Now, Gray has come out and said it’s for upcoming Mudvayne music.GET MUDVAYNE CONCERT TICKETSSee the posts toward the bottom of…
FX has dropped the official Class of ’09 trailer for the upcoming thriller starring Kate Mara and Brian Tyree Henry. The limited drama begins streaming on May 10 on Hulu with the first two episodes. The video introduces a group of FBI agents who have graduated from the same class. It highlights different timelines and showcases their experiences and friendships at the academy. It also shows the events following their graduation. Check out the Class of ’09 trailer below (watch more trailers): Class of ’09 was written and created by Tom Rob Smith. The miniseries stars Brian Tyree Henry as…
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Human activities emit many kinds of pollutants into the air, and without hydroxyl radicals (OH), many of these pollutants would keep aggregating in the atmosphere. How OH itself forms in the atmosphere was viewed as a complete story, but in new research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a research team that includes Sergey Nizkorodov, a University of California, Irvine professor of chemistry, report that a strong electric field that exists at the surface between airborne water droplets and the surrounding air can create OH by a previously unknown mechanism. It’s a finding…
Remember that survey of literary agents put together a month ago to see what the reality is in publishing right now related to book bans? It was widely shared across social media, as well as through several other online literary outlets. Today, let’s look at what was said. . . . . . . . . Six agents responded to the survey. Of the six, one was an agent representing conservative books who said any “fair” reporting would report on how hard it is to get conservative voices published (when you can point me to the conservative books being banned,…
I have something of a photographic memory when it comes to celebrity sightings, and upon scrolling Zara’s new-in section, when I happened to stumble across the most perfect pair of boots, I had a feeling I had seen them before. Casting my mind back through my mental archives, I landed on an outfit that Emily Ratajkowski wore around this time last year which featured the very same Zara boots. Hers are the 2021 iteration, which feature a slightly glossier finish. Aside from that, her Zara boots are identical to the pair that have just landed on-site. A year later, they look just…
This story originally appeared in The Guardian and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.Scientist Melissa Miller was seeing something in California sea otters that she had not seen before: an unusually severe form of toxoplasmosis, which officials have confirmed has killed at least four of the animals.“We wanted to get the word out. We’re seeing something we haven’t seen before, we want people to know about it and we want people working on marine mammals to be aware of these weird findings,” said Miller, a wildlife veterinarian specialist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW). “Take extra…
It wouldn’t be Titans without an exposition-heavy hour that took us away from the central conflicts. Titans Season 4 Episode 9 will go down as one of the show’s most polarizing hours because much of the developments should have happened sooner. Gar’s abilities have been the topic of much debate since the beginning of the series, and one of the biggest complaints about Titans has been how the abilities of our key players are handled. What are the chances the series will end with a big battle involving everyone using their powers to their full potential? The series has relied…
New and hotly debated genetic evidence from a curious doglike animal is adding some crucial pieces in the puzzle of how and where the virus that causes COVID first infected humans. The pieces don’t solve the puzzle—and haven’t entirely quelled the controversy over speculations about a “lab leak”—but they do help clarify the bigger picture. In mid-March an international team of researchers released a report based on genetic material from positive COVID samples at a food market in Wuhan, China, where many of the earliest cases of the disease were reported. Scientists from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and…
When Metro Boomin closed out the first day of Coachella 2023, The Weeknd showed up at the Sahara Tent to lend a hand on several songs. The Weeknd first performed his solo songs “Faith,” “Escape from LA,” and “Heartless” before Future joined the artists for “Low Life.” From there, Abel Tesfaye debuted “Double Fantasy,” a song from his upcoming HBO series The Idol. The artists closed the set with “Creepin,” which also featured 21 Savage and Diddy. Check out the star-studded show below. Apart from a new remix of “Die for You” featuring Ariana Grande, as of late The Weeknd has turned…
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Liberal Democracy in Peril by Todd A. Olson and Gjalt R. Smit What’s it About? A treatise on the current state of America’s Liberal Democracy and what we need to do to correct our course. The Liberal Democracy we adhere to in this country has been the defining aspect of our nation and a beacon and example for others to follow since its inception. Because we uphold this system, we present ourselves as a paragon of freedom, transparency and choice, and strive to impress our ideals on foreign nations around the world. In theory this is a noble goal, however…
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. Cue the nostalgia, because Kristin Cavallari’s newest jewelry collection is giving us all the “Laguna Beach” flashbacks. On April 13, the designer and television personality announced the launch of her “Back to Laguna” jewelry line through her brand, Uncommon James. Cavallari shared the news with a commercial featuring several of her former costars, including Talan Torriero, Alex Murrel, Jason Wahler, Alex Hooser, and Jessica…
Silvergate Capital, a crypto bank holding company, has decided to delay the launch of its long-awaited stablecoin, CEO Alan Lane said during the company’s third-quarter earnings call on Tuesday. California-based Silvergate Capital, the parent of Silvergate Bank, announced it was working on its own payments-focused stablecoin in January after acquiring related intellectual property, infrastructure and tools from blockchain payment network developer Diem Group. The delay is not due to technical issues, Lane said during the call, underscoring that the technology was ready when Silvergate acquired it from Diem.”Unfortunately, we no longer expect that to happen this year,” Lane said. The…