In December 2021, megawatt American entertainer Ariana Grande posted a photo of herself wearing dark winged eyeliner, a foundation lighter than her skin tone, and a bright red lip often associated with Korean makeup. Online commenters dragged her so fast for “Asian-fishing,” appropriating Asian features, that she quickly deleted the post. But some defenders who identified as Asian weighed in to say that associating Grande’s look as “Asian” in the first place only confirmed biases about what Asians looked like: pale skin; smaller, slanted eyes. Earlier in the same year, Oli London, a white British K-pop fanboy, underwent several cosmetic…
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Patients with MS show structural abnormalities in their white matter even before MS inflammation develops. This is the conclusion of a new study by the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN) in Amsterdam and the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences in Göttingen (MPI). Could this finding be a target for a new treatment to prevent MS inflammation? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. In early, as well as advanced progressive MS, lesions arise along with substantial inflammatory activity. Lesions are the inflammatory sites where the myelin is broken down and taken up by…
The soundtrack for Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie has been announced: Tame Impala, Haim, Charli XCX, and Ice Spice will all feature, as will Dua Lipa, who stars among the film’s supporting cast. Mark Ronson executive produced the soundtrack, and Lizzo, Nicki Minaj, Pink Pantheress, and Khalid are on there, too. Ryan Gosling, the Ken to Margot Robbie’s Barbie, also features on the soundtrack on a cut called “I’m Just Ken.” Gosling will sing in character on the song, according to a press release. Barbie the Album is out via Atlantic the same day as the movie, July 21. Check out…
The first The Witcher Season 3 Part 1 trailer is officially here, previewing an even bigger adventure for Geralt and his friends. Debuted during Summer Game Fest 2023, the new look at the trailer, the first long look at The Witcher Season 3 Part 1 showed off a brief look at some of the action set to arrive, including Geralt once again fighting some terrifying monsters. Check out The Witcher Season 3 Part 1 trailer below: What do we know about The Witcher Season 3? The Witcher Season 3 Volume 1, which will contain episodes one to five, is set to…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. It’s Pride Month, y’all!! While Pride has been important since its inception in 1970, one year after the infamous Stonewall Riots, it seems especially essential after events of the last few years. There have been multiple hateful and narrow-minded legislative attempts to essentially eradicate members of the LGBTQ+ community and push others back into the closet. But there has been just as much pushback at these close-minded attempts, and it will continue to happen until it is no longer an issue. Everyone has…
Outlander is just days away from returning and Starz has released several images from the upcoming Season 7 premiere episode, “A Life Well Lost.” But whose life is about to be lost, you might ask? Could it be Claire (Caitriona Balfe) who is wearing a noose? Only time will tell for certain, but if her heroic husband Jamie (Sam Heughan) has any say in the matter, not a single hair on her head will be harmed. According to the premiere episode’s logline, “Jamie races towards Wilmington to rescue Claire from the gallows, only to discover that the American Revolution has…
To overcome global energy challenges and fight the looming environmental crisis, researchers around the world investigate new materials for converting sunlight into electricity. Some of the most promising candidates for high-efficiency low-cost solar cell applications are based on lead halide perovskite (LHP) semiconductors. Despite record-breaking solar cell prototypes, the microscopic origin of the surprisingly excellent optoelectronic performance of this material class is still not completely understood. Now, an international team of physicists and chemists from Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, École Polytechnique in Paris, Columbia University in New York, and the Free University in Berlin demonstrated laser-driven…
PHOTOGRAPHY BY J.F. GALIPEAU Fun fact: busy bee Angelina Jolie hosted a similar session in Paris earlier this year By Souzan Michael Galway Date May 18, 2023 If you were offered the opportunity to relive an elementary school class, would you take it? What if that class was taught by Angelina Jole? The actress, filmmaker and humanitarian taught a Guerlain Bee School session at Ecole Henri Barbusse, an elementary school in Clichy-sous-Bois (a suburb of Paris) earlier this year, as part of the brand’s ongoing mission to teach children about bees and how they positively affect our environment. In fact,…
Most bicycle brakes are activated by a set of cables attached to the brake levers, and most issues with your brakes can be solved by adjusting the tension of those cables. They will also need periodic adjustments to keep them working properly.To test the tension of your brake cables, give your brake levers a squeeze. If they touch the handlebar grips or get close enough to crush a finger slipped underneath, you need to increase your cable tension. On the flip side, if only the slightest pressure on the levers causes your brakes to clamp down—or if your brake pads…
UPDATE: David Draiman has checked in with fans to reveal that the tumor removed from his arm was benign. “THANK GOD,” said the singer, adding, “I may be performing with a sling for a while…but we’re coming for you Europe, USA, and the rest of the world. Time to remind everyone why we are who we are… We are… @Disturbed.”Disturbed frontman David Draiman recently underwent a procedure to remove a tumor from his right arm, according to a post he made on Twitter earlier today (May 30).The frontman uploaded a selfie on Twitter showing his right arm all bandaged up.…
Lotte Reiniger and the hidden women of animation 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 { if (msgIsString)…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. You’ve probably heard by now that The Flash, DC’s latest big-budget superhero flick, will hit U.S. theaters on June 16. You should also know that the film’s star, Ezra Miller, has been accused of multiple crimes, including felony burglary, harassment and disorderly conduct, and, worst of all, abusing and grooming minors, to include isolating an Indigenous teen from their family. And yet, despite this laundry list of heinous accusations, at no point did DC even consider pulling the plug on this movie. Instead,…
It’s go big or go home for Todd Hoffman as he returns to Alaska’s Mammoth Valley Mine for season 2 of Hoffman Family Gold on Discovery Channel. Fans watched the multi-generational fam and crew battle through Mother Nature and failing equipment. This time they’re bringing in the big guns in the form of ultimate machinery including the top-tier wash plant in the Holy Roller. For the Gold Rush series favorite, it’s all or nothing this time with tons of money poured into hopes the fortunes turn around. The ultimate goal is uncovering 1,000 ounces of gold, which translates to about…
How do people fall asleep? I’m afraid I’ve lost the knack,” muses the unnamed protagonist in Dorothy Parker’s 1933 short story The Little Hours. “Early to bed, and you’ll wish you were dead. Bed before eleven, nuts before seven.” You will almost certainly relate to this frustration if you have ever found it difficult to nod off. The more you try to create the right conditions for sleep, the more elusive it appears; the very desire makes it impossible to achieve. Parker’s character experienced such angst from her unwanted wakefulness that she considered “busting [myself] over the temple with a night-light”. That may be a familiar…
Top, $2,800, pants, $10,950, and shoes, $1,570, Ferragamo. Earrings, $295, Shaun Leane. Cartilage earring (worn throughout), Klementieff’s own. Photography by Royal Gilbert Fight or flight? ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ star Pom Klementieff says, “Why choose when you can do both?” By Annika Lautens Date May 18, 2023 Three minutes into my interview with Pom Klementieff, I’m apologizing — but not for myself. “On behalf of Canada, I am so sorry,” I say, unsure about how to respond to her tale of rejection. The Guardians of the Galaxy star laughs, clearly not harbouring any grudges. RELATED: Aurora James Is FASHION’s April…
The Pentagon is considering paying for Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network in war-torn Ukraine, Politico reported on Monday, citing two US officials involved in the discussions.The most likely source of funding would be the US Department of Defense Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, designed to support the country as it fights Russia, the report added.Musk had said on Friday that SpaceX could not indefinitely fund Starlink in Ukraine, but backtracked over the weekend to assert the rocket company would continue to fund the service in the country.He said in a tweet on Monday that SpaceX had already withdrawn its request for…
MY FAMILY holidays in France are synonymous with one thing: bread. But this year, as everyone else sits down to their croissants and baguettes, my plate is bare. Before even my first sip of coffee, I have to take a long, slow inhalation through a handheld device resembling a sleek electronic cigarette, hold my breath for 10 seconds, then exhale through the mouthpiece. Instantly, an app on my phone delivers the verdict as a score from 1 to 5. Today, it is a 1, and I am elated. For the first time in weeks, I have woken up in “fat-burn…
Lul G has been sentenced to 21 years in state prison after pleading no contest to voluntary manslaughter, East Bay Times reports and Lul G’s legal representatives confirmed. The plea deal prevented a potential sentence of 50 years to life, had he been convicted of first-degree murder, co-counsel Max Fuentes said in a statement. The former SOB X RBE rapper had been charged with fatally shooting a 26-year-old man in 2019. Read The Full Article Here
Nimona is a movie that has been years in the making, and it’s finally making its way over to Netflix. The property was created by ND Stevenson, who’s also responsible for the recent Netflix reboot of She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. Stevenson also works on comics like Lumberjanes and The Fire Never Goes Out.Nimona follows the title character as she partners with the villainous Ballister Blackheart, with the aim of destroying the tyrannical Institute that holds the power in their land. They find themselves at odds to a degree since Nimona is incredibly impulsive and just kinda does whatever she feels is best at the moment. On…
Monet, Picasso, Rodin. These names have gone down in history as essential and influential visionaries who have shaped our idea of art and culture. But what about those who supported these artists? All these men had women behind the scenes who helped them in their careers and modeled for their art pieces. Many of these unsung women were also artists in their own right, though their work rarely reached the notoriety of their male peers. While these women’s names may not hold the same weight as the artists who rendered their appearances, they still have a place in the annals…
Hallmark’s new family drama finished its first season run, and it was a season full of ups and downs. Ride Season 1 delivered dramatic television due to emotional storylines, character arcs, and dynamic relationships. While the series quickly became a favorite, it still had some flaws, and in our report card, we examine some of its strengths and how it can improve if it gets a Season 2. Best Episode: Ride Season 1 Episode 9, “Truths Laid Bare” While several episodes showcased the theme of family and unconditional love, none featured it better than “Truths Laid Bare.” After her mom…
THE year is 2032 and you are at the cutting edge of a revolution. You have just received a blueprint for your personal digital diet. It prescribes a menu of tweaks to your online behaviour that will keep “Zoom fatigue” at bay, curb mindless scrolling and fill your social media interactions with meaning. There is even a regular dose of gaming to boost working memory and attention. Welcome to a new life of digital contentment. Such a future may seem far-fetched, but hand-tailored digital prescriptions could be a reality within a decade, according to those working to understand how the…
Photography by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images The actress is in her eye makeup era. By Souzan Michael Galway Date May 18, 2023 “I’ve always loved a red carpet moment,” says Elle Fanning over a video call from Cannes. “Since I was little!” The 25-year-old actress, producer and L’Oréal Paris spokesperson has indeed been a fixture in Hollywood since she was a toddler. She kicked off her already two-decades-long acting career by playing the younger version of her sister Dakota’s characters in the miniseries Taken and the film I Am Sam, and at age four landed her first independent role, in the…
Eight years ago, the Pentagon’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency organized a painful-to-watch contest that involved robots slowly struggling (and often failing) to perform a series of human tasks, including opening doors, operating power tools, and driving golf carts. Clips of them fumbling and stumbling through the Darpa Robotics Challenge soon went viral.DARPA via Will KnightToday the descendants of those hapless robots are a lot more capable and graceful. Several startups are developing humanoids that they claim could, in just a few years, find employment in warehouses and factories. Jerry Pratt, a senior research scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine…
In February, Avenged Sevenfold sounded the alarm, informing fans they had been victims of a hacker who had appeared to use AI deep fake technology to announce a pair of festival cancelations. Now, singer M. Shadows reveals that it was an intentional inside job the whole time and that the band’s account were not genuinely hacked.What we now know, thanks to Shadows’ recent interview with Rock Feed, is that this was actually the beginning of the band’s promotional campaign for their new album, Life Is But a Dream…, which is set to arrive tomorrow (June 2).Get Avenged Sevenfold TicketsDespite the hack…
Sydney Sweeney: ‘I’ve always felt that my duty is to my characters, and to my work’ 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’;…
Why Stand Up? by Gwendolyn G. Smith What’s it About? The life of community leader, pastor and teacher, Frank Smith, who faced many hardships for his activities during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. He looked to his ancestors for inspiration and guidance in deciding whether to stand. The school board has branded me a criminal, a bad guy, unfit to live among decent people … It seems the school board would rather have liars, thieves, murderers, drunkards and gamblers than have a man of my qualification in the county, particularly if the man is Black … I shall…
Fox News has stated the network’s controversial chyron this week, referring to President Joe Biden as a “wannabe dictator” which aired as part of its primetime broadcast on Tuesday, June 13. “The chyron was taken down immediately and was addressed,” a spokesperson for Fox News said in a statement to CNN. The network has also reportedly “taken steps to address the situation internally,” according to the rep. No further details have been given. On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump was arrested and pleaded not guilty to 37 felony counts related to the handling of classified documents. Fox News then aired…
High-performing. Durable. Comfortable. These are just some of the adjectives used to describe the Schwinn IC4 Indoor Cycling Bike when we recently reviewed it in detail. And now, you’re in luck because it’s on offer at Amazon with a massive $400 off for a limited time only.Our guide to the best exercise bikefeatures the Schwinn’s IC4 bike, and for good reason. You can easily clip in a water bottle and a tablet for an easy and comfortable ride. The race-style seat is height adjustable and there are 100 different resistant levels. We love that it can be used with cycling apps…
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