Michael Calore: It’s complicated.Lauren Goode: OK. What about Walmart?Michael Calore: Ooh, I think I’ve been inside like one Walmart in my life.Lauren Goode: Are you American? Like, what? How have you only been inside one Walmart?Michael Calore: I don’t know. It’s just the way that I’ve rolled, I think.Lauren Goode: I guess they don’t have enough vegan food. OK. Do you know the names of their big bosses? Not necessarily the current CEOs, but the people associated with founding these companies?Michael Calore: Oh yeah, sure.Lauren Goode: OK.Michael Calore: Sam and Bud Walton, Jeff Bezos, Andy Jassy, Doug McMillon.Lauren Goode: What…
Author: Admin
A handwritten document found in Aretha Franklin’s couch following her 2018 death counts as a valid will, a Michigan jury ruled (via The Associated Press). The decision ends a years-long debate between the iconic singer’s sons, who disagreed over how Franklin’s assets should be divided. According to the AP, the jury deliberated for under an hour before deciding that the document — written by Franklin in 2014 and featuring crossed out, sometimes illegible passages — was legally valid, despite not being notarized or signed in the presence of witnesses. The ruling also lays to rest a debate over which will found in Franklin’s…
The 2023 sci-fi movie 65 is finally heading to Netflix as part of the schedule for July 3-9. Starting Saturday, July 8, Netflix subscribers can watch 65 on their favorite streamer thanks to the pay-one-window deal Sony Pictures has with Netflix. Written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (A Quiet Place, Haunt), the film stars Adam Driver as Mills, a pilot stranded on a planet full of dangerous prehistoric creatures after a catastrophic clash. Produced by Sam Raimi, 65 hit theaters on March 10, 2023, grossing over $60 million during its theatrical run. The cast includes Ariana Greenblatt…
Photography by Getty Images Here’s everything to know about the two-day mega-sale event, including when it is and what kinds of deals to expect. By Stephanie Davoli Date June 20, 2023 You know that famous line from Sex and the City when Carrie says “I like my money right where I can see it — hanging in my closet”? We like to inject that OG fashionista energy with a healthy helping of 2023 inflation realism, which is why we’re always on the lookout for a great sale. If you also have a penchant for shopping and live for the thrill…
Radical Business by David Gaines Do you have, work for, or dream of starting a business or organization that positively impacts the world while also turning a profit? Here’s a blueprint for business owners and businesses to usher in a newer, practical form of doing business — learning more about what a social enterprise is and how it can apply to any business, employee, activist, consumer, or citizen. Gaines provides real-life business insight with case studies of successful companies that have taken action to grow their profitability and positive impact. He provides actionable steps toward making a positive impact with…
The nominations for the 2023 Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning. In the aftermath, the talent that landed coveted nods for their hard work are speaking out. Brett Goldstein, who scored a nod for Outstanding Actor In a Comedy Series for Ted Lasso, said: “Ahhhhhhhh fxxx yeah! This is amazing! To be nominated once is insanity, twice is nuts but for this to be a hat trick feels silly and proof that we live in a simulation.” “It makes me feel incredibly lucky, especially when it’s in the company of genuine acting legends.” “What an incredible list to be on…
Species known as marine habitat-forming species — gorgonians, corals, algae, seaweeds, marine phanerogams, etc. — are organisms that help generate and structure the underwater landscapes. These are natural refuges for other species, and provide biomass and complexity to the seabeds. But these key species in marine ecosystems are currently threatened by climate change and other perturbations derived from human activity. Now, a study published in the journal Global Ecology and Biogeography warns that even in the marine protected areas (MPAs) the genetic diversity of structural species is not protected, although it is essential for the response and adaptation of populations…
Twitter is reportedly developing a feature that would allow users to control public mentions of their accounts on the platform. The social media platform allows users to tag and address public accounts by typing “@” followed by the unique username the user wishes to mention in their tweets, replies, or quote tweets on the platform. Security researcher and reverse engineering expert Jane Manchun Wong (Twitter: @wongmjane), tweeted that the social media company is working on a way to allow users to block these mentions through controls that either block mentions entirely, or limit them to pre-approved followers. Users may also…
Singer-songwriter Kath Bloom’s compilation Finally is receiving its inaugural vinyl release. It’s out September 8 via Chapter Music. The album cover matches the artwork wielded by Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke’s characters in Richard Linklater’s Before Sunrise. (Bloom’s song “Come Here” appears prominently in the film.) It includes five bonus tracks, via download, rescued from a 1987 demo. One of the bonus songs is a previously unreleased demo of “Come Here.” Listen to it below.Read about Kath Bloom and more in “5 Movie Soundtracks That Rescued Great Musicians From Obscurity” on the Pitch.Finally (2023 Edition):01 Come Here02 It’s Just a…
Jonathan Majors‘ alleged abuse extends far beyond his recent ongoing legal issues, according to a new report from Rolling Stone. In a lengthy investigation into Majors, Rolling Stone reports that Majors has been abusive in at least two past relationship, including being physically abusive in one relationship. The report cites stories from more than two dozen different sources, with friends of one of Majors’ ex-girlfriends claiming that his abuse had escalated to strangling his girlfriend at one point. Other sources called the relationship Majors had with one ex-girlfriend “emotional torture.” Majors’ attorney, Dustin A. Pusch, denied these claims on behalf…
Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are important immature blood cells in bone marrow that can be triggered to develop into any blood cell type. HSC transplants can be used to treat conditions where bone marrow is damaged and no longer able to produce healthy blood cells, but the widespread and safe use of HSCs is limited by barriers to cell growth and expansion in the lab (i.e. ex vivo). Now, a team led by researchers at the University of Tsukuba has established a novel culture system that supports long term ex vivo expansion of HSCs. Human HSCs are frequently and easily…
Alyssa Bailey is the senior news and strategy editor at ELLE.com, where she oversees coverage of celebrities and royals (particularly Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton). She previously held positions at InStyle and Cosmopolitan. When she’s not working, she loves running around Central Park, making people take #ootd pics of her, and exploring New York City. Read The Full Article Here
The Language of Kin by Lynne Hugo What’s it About? An orphaned chimpanzee used for experiments in a medical lab can finally lead a new life in a zoo. Her keepers must overcome professional differences to care for her and find the language to communicate with her. In western Uganda, a young chimpanzee cowers in fear as she witnesses poachers shoot and kill every mother in a group of chimps nursing their young — including her own mother. Eve, the terrified chimp, along with several other baby chimps, is carried away. While her companions are sent to domestic life and…
The CW is getting prepared for the fall season. The network on Wednesday unveiled its fall premiere dates, and there are some changes vs. the schedule the network revealed earlier this year. All American, which was set to remain on Mondays in the fall, has been pushed to midseason. The scheduling shift isn’t surprising: The WGA strike is ongoing, and there’s a good chance a SAG-AFTRA strike will go ahead later this evening. Moving the show off the fall schedule is a good move because there’s no telling when new episodes will be ready for air. The decision means all…
Digital reconstruction of the ancient club moss Asteroxylon mackieiMatt Humpage, Northern Rogue Studios A 400-million-year-old fossil reveals that, unlike most modern plants, some of the earliest land plants didn’t have leaves radiating out at angles that follow the Fibonacci sequence. The discovery could force a re-think of a century-old theory of leafy plant evolution. Most modern land plants grow leaves in a spiralling pattern where their angles in relation to one another settle on the “golden ratio” derived from the famous Fibonacci sequence – a set of numbers where each is the sum of the two preceding ones, as in…
Redmi Pad is the company’s entry level tablet that was launched in India last week. This entry-level tablet is competitive when it comes to specifications and pricing. According to the company, the tablet is aimed at entertainment, e-learning, browsing, and gaming. On this week’s episode of the Orbital podcast, we note that not many manufacturers position their tablet offerings in this price segment as gaming tablets. While there are a few options from Oppo, Realme, Samsung, and other brands in this price segment, the Redmi Pad is the latest entrant and is packed with a few notable features.Is the Redmi…
Madonna is postponing the start of her Celebration Tour, her longtime manager, Guy Oseary, announced today on Instagram. “On Saturday June 24, Madonna developed a serious bacterial infection which lead [sic] to a several day stay in the ICU,” Oseary wrote. “At this time we will need to pause all commitments, which includes the tour.” Find Oseary’s full statement below.Madonna’s Celebration Tour was scheduled to begin on Saturday, July 15, in Vancouver. The tour, which stretches into January of next year, had been sent to have additional stops in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Europe, and the United Kingdom.As Guy…
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness have a surprising amount in common. It’s not just that they’re Marvel movies involving a multiverse; it’s way more specific than that. Both movies begin with a prologue where a young female hero is betrayed by an older mentor figure. Both follow their central characters as they grapple with the fallout of their previous movie and a previous crossover event in their cinematic universe. Their respective heroes — who recently prevented a multiversal crisis involving Spider-Man variants — are conflicted over their personal and private lives, and they wind up in an even deeper…
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. Ashley Park is having a hell of a year — as evidenced by our interview with the star, when mere seconds into the phone call she jokingly tells POPSUGAR: “I’m in Utah in the middle of a mountain.” She’s working on a new project, of course. But contrary to her remote location at the time of our chat, Park is seemingly everywhere these days.…
When it comes to a keen sense of smell, dogs get all the glory. But cats have a pretty well-developed sniffer, too—and a new study may explain how it works. Researchers created a computational model of a cat’s nose based on computed tomography scans and tissue slices from a deceased house cat whose body was donated for research. When a cat takes a sniff, airflow is diverted into two different streams for breathing and smelling. The model showed that the animal’s nasal passages then direct the smelling stream through an extensive network of tightly coiled, sensor-studded channels called turbinates. The…
Are you a fan of science fiction and fantasy audiobooks? AudioFile’s newly-crowned Golden Voice narrators have done phenomenal work in these genres. Kevin R. Free narrates the charming YA romance So This is Ever After, perfectly aligning his tone and style with the shenanigans of the plot. Arek is crowned king after completing his prophesied destiny, having saved the kingdom from its evil ruler. But there’s a magical catch: Arek must marry by his eighteenth birthday or lose his life. Desperate and low on time, Arek’s antics are earnest as he attempts to woo his friends, and Free’s depictions of the…
It doesn’t get as American as apples, and like everything else in this country, the noblest of fruits presented our chefs with more than a few problems. The mystery box challenge was back on MasterChef Season 13 Episode 6, and things got kicked up a notch when the regions had to present the judges with sweet or savory dishes featuring whatever variety of apples tickled their fancies. And King Kyle showed his strategic and lowkey evil streak by assigning regions to dish styles perfectly, with mixed but overall effective results. Also, when is the last time we’ve seen Joe this…
Ram Setu just got an official mobile game. In a partnership between nCore Games and Amazon Prime Video, the Akshay Kumar-led action-adventure movie has received an endless runner game. Ram Setu: The Run comes from Mumbai-based developer Dot9 Games, boasting local split-screen multiplayer, cinematic elements, and cinematic visuals inspired by the upcoming movie — releasing October 25, in theatres. Ram Setu: The Run is now available to download for free on Android and iOS devices.nCore’s latest mobile game features traditional endless runner elements, featuring obstacles that one needs to jump or roll through. Ram Setu: The Run draws inspiration from the…
Selena Gomez is feeling re-energized after spending Independence Day with some close friends. The Only Murders in the Building star took to Instagram on Saturday (July 8) to reflect on her uplifting 4th of July holiday weekend alongside longtime bestie Taylor Swift, the Haim sisters, and other pals. “Sometimes you need to be around empowering, kind and kick a– gals. I needed that,” Gomez captioned the post, which included party pics with her A-list friends. On Friday, Swift shared the same set of Polaroids from her annual patriotic celebration. In one of the pics, Tay hugs a smiling Gomez from…
Love it or hate it, the DC Extended Universe was a unique creation in the history of Hollywood: An ongoing series of interconnected franchises overseen, at least at its inception, not by an executive but a filmmaker: Zack Snyder, who launched the DCEU with his Man of Steel in 2013, and wound up directing three films in the franchise — four if you count his Zack Snyder’s Justice League director’s cut separately.Snyder left the DC Extended Universe after that, and now that the franchise has given way to a new DC movie and TV universe overseen by James Gunn and Peter Safran, it’s fair to say that…
Megan Hall: When you release a carrier pigeon into the air, how does it know its way home? How do we navigate city streets without getting lost? John O’Keefe has found the very cells in the brain that help animals and humans know where they are in space. In 2014, he shared The Kavli Prize in Neuroscience with Brenda Milner and Marcus Raichle for their work uncovering the special networks in our brains that deal with memory and learning. That same year, he also won the Nobel Prize. Scientific American Custom Media, in partnership with The Kavli Prize, spoke with…
Photography courtesy of Cheekbone Beauty Meet four brands that have made it their mission to support the well-being of communities around the globe. By Lauren Knowles Date June 20, 2023 The beauty industry’s sustainability issues are complex, layered and constantly evolving, but while its gaze is often set on creating a future that is more environmentally responsible (with major strides being made when it comes to things like reusable, recyclable and refillable packaging), brands’ social efforts can be overlooked. Social sustainability involves examining the impact that businesses have on people and communities and consistently working toward improving that impact. This…
The Four Swords by Paul Tozour What’s it About? As a “leadership fable,” The Four Swords illustrates valuable lessons and perspectives on leadership, management, culture, values, and team-building through an entertaining fictional narrative. “Game design is not rocket science.” At least not to one fictional video game developer in Paul Tozour’s The Four Swords: A Parable of Leadership, Video Games and Dead Dragons. Yet anyone reading this most unusual study into the world of game building and the lessons garnered from the process might beg to differ. The market for video games is slated to hit about $217 billion in…
Beloved NBA analyst Jeff Van Gundy has been laid off by ESPN just before the long July 4 holiday weekend as a cost-cutting measure, confirmed by multiple sources. The 61-year-old analyst has been part of ESPN since 2007 and, for 16 years, has called the longtime NBA Finals broadcast alongside co-analyst Mark Jackson and play-by-player Mike Breen. The network’s cost-cutting is expected to have around 20 on-air layoffs, according to the New York Post. And even though Van Gundy’s exact salary is unknown, he made millions. Although he has declined to comment, his team has confirmed that he was part…
Weed killers of the future could soon be based on failed antibiotics. A molecule which was initially developed to treat tuberculosis but failed to progress out of the lab as an antibiotic is now showing promise as a powerful foe for weeds that invade our gardens and cost farmers billions of dollars each year. While the failed antibiotic wasn’t fit for its original purpose, scientists at the University of Adelaide discovered that by tweaking its structure, the molecule became effective at killing two of the most problematic weeds in Australia, annual ryegrass and wild radish, without harming bacterial and human…