Disagreement has paralyzed our politics and our collective ability to get things done. But where do these conflicts come from? A split between liberals and conservatives, many might say. But underlying that division is an even more fundamental fissure in the ways that people view the world. In politics, researchers usually define conservativism as a general tendency to resist change and tolerate social inequality. Liberalism is a tendency to embrace change and reject inequality. Political parties evolve with time—Democrats were the conservative party 150 years ago—but the liberal-conservative split is typically recognizable in a country’s politics. It’s the fault line…
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Why does it always happen like this? Nicole always finds a new man after she and Eric implode, only to go running back to him as soon as he’s available. Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 3-06-23 say that Sloan and Eric reconcile, and Sloan purposely annoys Nicole about it. Please tell us this doesn’t mean Nicole and EJ’s new relationship is doomed! Not only has Nicole made the mature decision this time by realizing she and Eric are terrible for each other, but she’s promised EJ that she doesn’t want Eric anymore. She promised Rafe that…
Listen up, everyone. I’ve found the perfect bag. Not only is it ideal for daily life—it fits your wallet, a mask, hand sanitiser and even a bit of makeup—but it’s also great for evenings out. Don’t believe me? Well, the good news is I’ve collected the evidence to prove how versatile and chic this bag actually is. But first, let me give you the details. It’s a leather crescent-shaped handbag with a thick strap. It’s smooth and pretty featureless, other than a couple of silver belt studs and a well-hidden zip. There’s no denying that it bears more than a…
A new Star Wars film is reportedly in development, with scribe Damon Lindelof co-writing the script. As per Deadline, Lucasfilm has a fresh Star Wars project in the pipeline and has set Ms. Marvel’s Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy as director. The project is still in its early stages, and currently does not share any information on who Lindelof is partnering with on the screenplay. This movie is separate from other upcoming Star Wars feature films, helmed by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige and Taika Waititi.As stated before, Obaid-Chinoy is already associated with Disney, directing two episodes of the Ms. Marvel series, set…
You’re probably wondering how I got here, writing an article attempting to convince you that Nickelback are actually pretty heavy. The answer is simple: I’m tired of everyone acting like they don’t listen to Nickelback.Since forming in 1995, Nickelback have become one of the most commercially successful Canadian rock bands. They’ve sold more than 50 million records worldwide —so obviously someone is listening to their music. I’m not asking you to start shouting your love for Nickelback on the rooftops, but I am asking you to hear me out: some of Nickelback’s songs are seriously heavy.”San Quentin”The internet was confused,…
The perverse suburban joys of Welcome to the Dollhouse 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…
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The Danish creeks, Odense Å and Lindved Å, have surprised researchers and students at SDU by containing previously unknown virus species. “We have found five new species that we believe are unknown to science,” said associate professor Clare Kirkpatrick, who studies bacterial stress-response at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at University of Southern Denmark. The somewhat surprising discovery was made during the coronavirus pandemic, when some of Kirkpatrick’s students could not carry out their normal microbe studies in the laboratory and therefore went on field trips to local creeks to see if they had…
Illustrator, children’s author, and theatrical set designer Ian Falconer died Tuesday in Connecticut. The author is best known for his children’s book series Olivia, which is about a clever young pig. The award-winning series, with its stylish color scheme, debuted in 2000 and went on to include seven more books that altogether sold more than 10 million copies. Falconer was born in Ridgefield, Connecticut, studied art history at New York University and painting at Parsons School of Design and the Otis Art Institute. He later designed theater sets and costumes for David Hockney, the Théâtre du Châtelet, the New York…
If you’re looking for a new post-apocalyptic drama with an all-star cast, Apple TV+ might have the perfect show for you. The streaming service announced Monday that Silo, the new 10-episode drama series based on Hugh Howey’s New York Times bestselling trilogy of dystopian novels, is set to make its global premiere on Friday, May 5, 2023, on Apple TV+. Silo is created by Emmy-nominated screenwriter Graham Yost (Band of Brothers, Justified), who also serves as showrunner. Academy Award-nominee Morten Tyldum (Defending Jacob, The Imitation Game) directs the first three episodes and the world-building drama stars an ensemble cast led…
A mysterious object that has been slowly drifting toward the center of the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole could be the exploded remnants of two colliding stars, a new study suggests. The strange blob, named X7, has a mass of around 50 Earths and is moving at speeds of up to 700 miles per second (1,127km/s) as it spirals into our galaxy’s central black hole, getting yanked and stretched by powerful tidal forces as it falls. Now, by analyzing 20 years of observational data, astrophysicists finally have a theory for what the blob is: a cloud of ejected debris from a head-on…
Photography courtesy of Tower 28 Plus, Make Up For Ever reformulates a fan favourite foundation. By Lauren Knowles Date February 17, 2023 Radford Studio and Toronto’s Kimpton Saint George Hotel partner for an exclusive in-room skincare experience Photography Courtesy of Radford Studio Guests at the Kimpton Saint George Hotel in Toronto now have access to luxury in-room skincare experiences courtesy of Radford Studio. Hotel guests can choose from a variety of beauty and skincare services, including three Kimpton exclusive facials, and eyelash, brow, makeup and hairstyling options. “Our goal at Radford is to provide elevated experiences from start to finish…
Using these criteria, I narrowed the field to the most popular, reputable VPN providers and began testing them over a variety of networks (4G, cable, FiOS, and plenty of painfully slow coffee shop networks) over the past nine months. I tested network speed and ease of use (how you connect), and I also considered available payment methods, how often connections dropped, and any slowdowns I encountered.Why You Might Not Need a VPNIt’s important to understand not just what a VPN can do, but also what it can’t do. As noted above, VPNs act like a protective tunnel. A VPN shields…
This week, KISS rocker Paul Stanley had some not-so-kind words for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame when KISS appeared on The Howard Stern Show.Stanley, the enduring 71-year-old singer and guitarist, also threw shade at ex-KISS members who were inducted alongside him and fellow founding member Gene Simmons when KISS received the honor from the Cleveland rock museum in 2014.The four performers inducted as KISS were Stanley, Simmons, original lead guitarist Ace Frehley and original drummer Peter Criss. The Rock Hall did not include the ex-members’ contemporary KISS replacements, guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer.Paul Stanley Digs Into the Rock HallSo,…
A new Netflix documentary is tackling a divisive and delicate subject… porn.Specifically, Pornhub. The new trailer for Money Shot: The Pornhub Story raises interesting questions. While some people are adamantly opposed to the medium, others are fiercely supportive of sex workers. Still, others don’t give the subject a second thought. The trailer shows interviews with tons of people in the industry, from lawyers to performers, directors, and producers.In the less-than-two-minute trailer, we hear a number of perspectives. The consensus, however, seems to be that Pornhub is nearly omnipresent as a brand, with recognition on the level of someone like Kellogg’s. The…
02 Mar 2023 Books to Read for Fans of the Throne of Glass Series As a #1 New York Times bestselling series, the Throne of Glass series has captivated fantasy readers worldwide. If you’ve read books one through eight and are looking for more fantasy books to get lost in, check out our picks for must-read books for fans of the Throne of Glass series. Unpyre Revelation (Unpyre Chronicles Book 1) by Sophia Stone Release Date: February 15, 2023 Unpyre Tia has spent her life on the run from the wrath of the Pyre Gods with just her mother for…
[Warning: The below contains spoilers for American Idol.] American Idol auditions roared on as Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Luke Bryan continued the business of finding the next singing superstar. But not before they were gifted a parade on Bourbon Street. Along with New Orleans, more hopefuls took their shots at realizing their dreams in Nashville and Las Vegas. Taking center stage for week 3 were diamonds (and rubies) in the rough, unique personalities and a set of proud momma’s boys. Who received the coveted golden tickets this time around? Read on to find out. Sara Beth This colorful 25-year-old…
Three divers looking at a Giant Pacific Octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) in the Sea of Japan. (Image credit: Alexander Semenov via Getty)Octopuses are iconic for their eight arms. But how many hearts does an octopus have?It turns out that an octopus has three hearts, Kirt Onthank (opens in new tab), an octopus biologist at Walla Walla University in Washington, told Live Science. The same holds true for their closest relatives, squid and cuttlefish.The octopuses’ largest heart, the systemic heart, is located in the middle of the mollusk’s body. It pumps oxygenated blood around the body, but not to the gills. “It…
Photography by Getty Images Everything’s coming up roses with this gender neutral trend — literally. By Natalie Michie Date February 17, 2023 How much nostalgia is too much? If the 2023 return of rosettes is any indication, the limit does not exist. Associated with excessive ’80s styling and Carrie Bradshaw maximalism, in recent years the smushed flower motif has come to mostly serve as a silly souvenir of the past. But like other trends of that ilk — peplum tops; popcorn dresses — rosettes are now being revived. And not only are they back, they’re bigger, bolder, and more versatile…
Australia on Saturday proposed tougher penalties for companies that fail to protect customers’ personal data after two major cybersecurity breaches left millions vulnerable to criminals.The penalties for serious breaches of the Privacy Act would increase from AUD 2.2 million (nearly Rs. 11 crore) now to AUD 50 million (nearly Rs. 260 crore) under amendments to be introduced to Parliament next week, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said.A company could also be fined the value of 30 percent of its revenues over a defined period if that amount exceeded AUD 50 million.Dreyfus said “big companies could face penalties up to hundreds of millions of dollars” under the new law.“It is a very, very substantial increase in the penalties,” Dreyfus told reporters.“It’s designed to…
Sparks have shared the title track to their upcoming album, The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte, and the accompanying music video stars none other than Cate Blanchett. In the clip, the Tár actor sports a bright yellow suit and gigantic red headphones, alternating between standing still and breaking out some arm-flailing and knee-knocking dance moves. In the background, Sparks lead singer Russell Mael chills on a stool while his elder brother Ron cleans up a spilled latte (get it?). Watch Sparks’ video for “The Girl Is Crying in Her Latte” below. Talking to Variety, the Mael brothers said they shot…
[] Why Harris Dickinson deserves the Best Actor Oscar 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…
NASA’s Artemis I mission has made a close approach to the moon, flying within 130 kilometres above the farside of the lunar surface on 21 November. The Orion capsule blasted off on top of the enormous Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, the most powerful ever launched, on 16 November. After years of delays and several missed launch opportunities this year thwarted by hydrogen leaks, technical issues and, most recently, a hurricane that SLS weathered on the launchpad at Cape Canaveral in Florida, the lift-off went astonishingly smoothly. “It was surprising to me that it went without a hitch,” says space…
03 Mar 2023 New Romance Books to Escape Into Everyone loves a good love story – whether it’s action-packed and thrilling, sweet and slow, or fast-paced and steamy, romance provides us with an escape like no other genre. Check out these new releases from bestselling authors Kally Ash, Kirsten Pursell, Lilliana Rose, Camille Pagán, Adriana Locke, Minerva Spencer, and S.M. LaViolette. Happy reading! The Reaper (Mac Tíre Mafia Book 2) by Kally Ash Release Date: February 24, 2023 They call me the Reaper. The hitman for my clan. I have one rule – no strings. No attachments. Nobody who can…
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden look set to be a formidable force on the small screen. Prime Video on Monday unveiled the action-packed trailer for the upcoming epic spy-thriller series Citadel. The first season of the groundbreaking global series consists of six episodes, with two episodes premiering on April 28 on Prime Video and one episode rolling out weekly through May 26. The drama is executive produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO and showrunner David Weil. The series will be available in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Madden stars as Mason Kane, alongside Chopra Jonas as Nadia…
In 2020, the U.S. Navy released multiple videos of unidentified aerial phenomena, sparking interest in the public and government. Credit: U.S. Navy On the heels of the Feb. 4, 2023, shooting down of a Chinese balloon suspected of spying on the U.S., American fighter jets have shot down three additional objects in or near U.S. airspace. When the media asked Glen VanHerck, the Air Force general responsible for overseeing North American airspace, about these events, he refused to rule out extraterrestrial forces at play. Other military officials later clarified that otherworldly origins aren’t a serious consideration, but the comment highlighted…
It would, however, be remiss of me not to mention that this is the first red carpet appearance the couple have made since the trailer of their new Netflix documentary, Harry & Meghan, was released, and with that comes the understanding that all eyes would be on them even more so than usual. We all know that Meghan Markle dresses with purpose; that every item she chooses to wear tells a unique story, so why would this night be any different? While white features regularly in Markle’s wardrobe—she’s a classicist at heart—choosing to wear it now could be symbolic. We all know…
Xiaomi recently teased that its Redmi Note 12 series will be launching in October, and now a new leaked image showing a silhouette of five phones allegedly hints that the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ could have a curved AMOLED display. As far as we are aware, this should be Xiaomi’s first smartphone in the Redmi Note series to sport such a premium display design, which so far has been reserved for its Mi series of phones. This new image coincides with leaked images from a TENAA listing from before, pointing to the fact that one of the phones in the…
Fennesz has collaborated with the Turin duo Ozmotic on a new album, Senzatempo. It follows their joint 2015 LP, AirEffect, and is Fennesz’s first full studio release since his 2019 album, Agora. (He self-released a live album the following year.) Listen to the first song from the record, “Floating Time,” below.Since releasing Agora, Fennesz has contributed to the Paradise in Love soundtrack and a tribute compilation to his sometime collaborator Ryuichi Sakamoto.Read about Fennesz in Pitchfork’s rundown of the most important artists of the site’s first 25 years. He also contributed to “33 Musicians on Their Favorite Albums of the…
If you count the Rocky movies, the Creed franchise has been going on in one form or another for nearly 50 years now. The third Creed is due out in theaters this weekend, and it’s already gotten very solid reviews from critics. Nothing is guaranteed in the world of movies, but one expects the film to perform well in theaters.So what’s next for Creed? You’d assume a Creed IV at some point, although they’ll have to come up with a totally new story for this one because the obvious plotline for a Creed IV — with Adonis Creed confronting the guy who killed his dad, Ivan Drago — was actually…
Royal Coconut Beach Lunch Club by Diane Bergner What’s it About? Julia and her friends dish about their lives and dissect the wealth-fueled dynamics of the rich and powerful over lunch and cocktails. What happens when gossip becomes reality? In her debut novel, Royal Coconut Beach Lunch Club (Meridian Editions), author Diane Bergner shares the trials and tribulations of ladies who lunch. Julia Wild is sure the transition from attorney to fundraiser for an affluent performing arts center will be everything she wanted, and more. But that was before she caught her boss, Chrissy, in bed with one of the…