This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Everyone who works with books – or who has a deep love for them – will tell you how difficult it can be to catalogue them into specific genres. Recommending books based on the genre only is sometimes impossible, since stories that fit into similar categories can be so wildly different. Often when I am reading, I struggle to label my books, and I often wish there were more genres to choose from. So I asked around and found out book genres that…
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As much as we love television, not everything makes the grade. It can be difficult when a show we love betrays its characters for the sake of drama or when certain aspects feel phoned-in. From awful characters, overly traumatic plotlines, terrible episodes, and more — sometimes we have to call it as we see it. The Orville: New Horizons Season 3 Episode 4 – “Gently Falling Rain” (Hulu) Of the numerous problematic plot lines The Orville introduced, the Planetary Union’s interactions with the Krill are the worst. Specifically, Captain Mercer commits mass murder aboard a Krill ship, then unknowingly becomes…
MONTH OF JanuaryHome is where the action—and the friction—will be for the first three weeks of January. The Sun is making the rounds through Capricorn and your domestic fourth house until January 20, inspiring you to cozy up at Chateau Libra or focus on personal matters. But with Mercury retrograde in Capricorn until January 18, things could be rough under your roof, with family feuds, rowdy roommates or uncomfortable changes in your emotional life. You may need to hash out some items and come to a new understanding with loved ones now. As much as Libras hate conflict, this is…
It’s difficult to reflect on the past year—or forecast the next—without a sense of wonder regarding the sheer magnitude of innovation taking place across the AI landscape. On a weekly basis, researchers across industry and academia have published work advancing the state-of-the-art in nearly every domain of AI, toppling benchmarking leaderboards and accomplishing feats beyond what we could have imagined even a few years ago. In large part, this progress is due to the rapid advancements we’ve seen in large AI models. Recent progress in supercomputing techniques and new applications of neural network architectures have allowed us to train massive, centralized…
This review was part of our coverage of the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. The Pitch: Famous Southern detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig), whom we first met in the 2019 flick Knives Out, is in a pandemic-induced funk when he receives an invitation from eccentric billionaire Miles Bron (Edward Norton) to his next big case in Greece. There, on a remote island, Bron’s closest friends and “disrupters” congregate for a murder mystery party at his Glass Onion house — a spot so lavish even the Mona Lisa is there, on loan from the Louvre. There’s former model-turned-fashion-designer Birdie Jay (Kate…
Rumors surrounding James Gunn’s future plans for the DC Universe are still flying around, one of which being that the director is planning on getting rid of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman. According to Gunn, though, no decision of the sort has been made. Responding to a recent fan comment on an Instagram post, Gunn said that he’s not sure where people have gotten the idea that Gadot had been removed from any films. The response comes after a fan posted that they were excited to see what Gunn had in store, but didn’t like that they had “booted” both…
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is squeezing global oil supplies and inflation is jacking up prices at the pumps. Although petrol prices have started to fall in recent months, the situation has delivered a powerful reminder of the world’s dependence on fossil fuels. It also means biofuels are having a moment. The corn-ethanol industry boasts that blending its product into petrol is saving consumers money and creating jobs in the farming communities that supply its distilleries. Refiners producing renewable diesel fuels for long-distance lorries are expanding as fast as they can. Some are building biorefineries designed to process palm, soya and…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Audiobooks are GREAT. Print and ebooks are also great, but they give a different experience than listening to a great story. Young Adult fantasy in particular lends itself to audiobooks because the storylines are (usually) straightforward, the characters are engaging, and the setting takes us to a world where magic exists in some form or another. Fantasy deals with the same problems as our reality, but through a different lens, which in turn allows us to process life’s challenges from more directions than…
More of Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ family members are opening up about their love for the late So You Think You Can Dance alum and Ellen DeGeneres Show deejay, who died on Tuesday, December 13, at age 40. Connie Boss Alexander, Boss’ mother, thanked her supporters in an Instagram Stories update on Thursday, December 15. “Family and friends, thank you for all the love, prayers, and encouragement,” Alexander wrote, per People. “Please know I see all the messages, texts, posts, and the phone calls. I can’t use words right now. Please know I will reach out when I can.” She ended…
Credit: University of Tübingen Humans have been using bear skins to protect themselves from cold weather for at least 300,000 years. This is suggested by cut marks on the metatarsal and phalanx of a cave bear discovered at the Lower Paleolithic site of Schöningen in Lower Saxony, Germany. This makes it one of the oldest examples of this type in the world. The research was conducted by an archaeological team from the University of Tübingen, the Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment (SHEP) in Tübingen, together with a colleague from Leiden University. This study was published in the Journal…
@sarahhelisabethhh yes i need these in every color 🧸 #targetfinds #skims #skimsdupe #skimsdupes #targethaul #targetfashion #skimshaul #fashiondupe Rich Flex – Drake & 21 Savage My love for matching sets runs deep. Whether I’m sporting a fancy feathered look for a holiday party, a blazer and trousers for a put-together suited look, or just a plain old sweat set, an outfit that has two matching pieces is something I’m guaranteed to fall in love with. So it comes as no surprise that when scrolling through my TikTok FYP recently and seeing a super-cute fuzzy sweat set pop up over and over,…
Smartphone shipments in China fell 11 percent year-on-year in the third quarter as the country’s slowing economy took a toll on consumer demand, research firm Canalys reported on Thursday. Brands shipped a total of 70 million smartphones to sellers in the period, down from 78.9 million in same period last year.While Apple was the only brand to buck the trend, with shipments jumping 36 percent to 11.3 million, analysts say that the surge was due to demand for the iPhone 14 Pro model, and demand for the basic iPhone 14 model has been weak.The dip continues an ongoing trend for the sector, which…
Tory Lanez has been found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, the New York Times reports. The jury found him guilty on all three counts: assault with a semiautomatic handgun, carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence. Lanez, who was born in Canada, may face deportation and up to 23 years in prison. During their opening statements, prosecutors alleged Lanez shot Megan in the foot while shouting, “Dance, bitch, dance!” in the midst of an argument after a pool party they attended in the Hollywood Hills during the early morning hours of July 12th, 2020. Lanez…
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Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech In a recent study published in The Planetary Science Journal, a pair of researchers led by The Carl Sagan Center at the SETI Institute in California investigated the potential origin for the thick regolith deposits on Uranus’ moon, Miranda. The purpose of this study was to determine Miranda’s internal structure, most notably its interior heat, which could help determine if Miranda harbors—or ever harbored—an internal ocean. “It is unlikely that Miranda would be able to retain a subsurface ocean to the present day due to its small size,” said Dr. Chloe Beddingfield, who is a scientist at the…
29 Dec 2022 Books to Read for Fans of N. K. Jemisin Looking for a new science fiction or fantasy book to read this winter? Then look no further! We’ve curated a list of new releases that are perfect for fans of N. K. Jemisin. Enjoy! The Last Ranger (Ranger of the Titan Wilds Book 1) by J.D.L. Rosell Release Date: December 27, 2022 Betrayed. Hunted. Left for dead. But not even death itself can keep the last ranger from vengeance… Embark on a new epic fantasy tale full of magic, revenge, and rampaging titans, the latest series written by…
The Dutton family tree expands with every Yellowstone iteration, and the generations go further back yet again in 1923. Premiering Sunday, December 18 on Paramount+, Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford star as the Dutton family leaders in this rendition of the Taylor Sheridan-created TV family, marking Ford’s first-ever series regular role. The 1923 characters follow the familiar structure viewers have come to know from this franchise. There’s the Dutton family with their various spouses and children, plus workers on the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch who are as good as blood relatives. Then there are the capitalistic nemeses who are chomping at…
Ernst Haas We’re just here to pay tribute to leggings, the backbone of our wardrobes. We lounge in them, work out in them, and even dress them up with an oversized blazer and comfortable heels. But come winter, with its cutting breezes and chilly air, our legs need a little more protection against the harsher elements. A pair of fleece-lined leggings is the plush solution that will make you feel like you’re snuggled in a blanket without the bulk. To save you the hassle of researching the best options, we found the warmest leggings on the market. From the best…
God of War Ragnarök will not include a photo mode at launch. In a tweet, developer Santa Monica Studio confirmed that the in-game photo capture mode for the hotly-anticipated action sequel will be introduced as part of a post-release patch. Present-day PlayStation-exclusives — from Spider-Man: Miles Morales to The Last of Us Part I — are notorious for including an extensive photo mode, letting players mess around with several editing tools, and admire and examine details with added flair. But budding virtual photographers will have to wait longer with God of War Ragnarök.That said, the absence of a photo mode…
[] Skip to main content “We will miss her but always remember her with great fondness,” McCartney wrote. Paul McCartney, Jennifer Hudson, Barbra Streisand and Paris Hilton are among the numerous musicians and celebrities remembering Barbara Walters, who died on Friday (Dec. 30) at the age of 93. “A true trailblazer and icon!” Hudson tweeted alongside a photo of herself with Walters. “She lived a full life and leaves behind such a powerful legacy. Rest in peace, Barbara Walters.” During her iconic career, the trailblazing broadcast journalist became the first female co-host of the Today show, the first evening news…
Chris Hemsworth’s next foray into the world of blockbusters is in the sequel to the Netflix film Extraction, a movie that Hemsworth said features some stunts that felt even more satisfying than his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly recently, Hemsworth spoke about the upcoming film’s massive action scenes, and praised the work that he and director Sam Hargrave — who worked as a stunt coordinator in the past — came up with. According to Hemsworth, the stunts were incredibly satisfying — even more so than work he’s done on Marvel films, due to how real…
[]The son and grandson of men who had forged the Achaemenid Empire, Xerxes I was born to rule in Ancient Persia, but his path to the throne was not as simple as it might have appeared. Overcoming usurpers and uprisings in major cities, he had to fight for his right to rule.[]Not only that, but thanks to his greatest adversary, the Ancient Greeks, history has not remembered Xerxes kindly. In the latest issue of All About History (opens in new tab), on sale now, you can read about the man behind the legends and whether he was the monster the…
My favorite part of any new year is taking the time to set up my new reading log to track my reading for each year. It’s always a joy to craft and refine this Sheets-based log for better reading tracking, and it seems like no matter how happy I am with the log at the beginning of the year, I always have a few tweaks for it at the end of the year! The changes for 2023 are pretty minimal, but I hope they’ll provide even more clarifying and tracking power. And as always, you can tweak it to suit…
What’s the most common question that runs through the mind of a TV viewer? One would certainly be, “How is that still on the air?” It’s certainly understandable that a viewer might be confused, what with the TV and streaming landscapes awash with revivals and reboots. It’s equally understandable why TV executives would opt for the fading ratings of shows that are shadows of their former selves rather than take a chance on an unknown new series that may not strike a spark for viewers. Everybody is aggrieved by one such show. Here are those shows considered the worst that…
Cat king, Germany, circa 1450. Credit: Scheibler’sches Wappenbuch – BSB Cod.icon. 312c Cats had a bad reputation in the middle ages. Their presumed links with paganism and witchcraft meant they were often treated with suspicion. But despite their association with the supernatural, medieval manuscripts showcase surprisingly playful images of our furry friends. From these (often very funny) portrayals, we can learn a lot about medieval attitudes towards cats—not least that they were a central fixture of daily medieval life. In the middle ages, men and women were often identified by the animals they kept. Pet monkeys, for example, were considered…
Photography Courtesy of Keys Soulcare Including a new Maison Margiela Replica fragrance that just hit shelves. By Lauren Knowles Date December 23, 2022 A brand-new serum from Alicia Keys’ skincare line, Keys Soulcare, is now available Photography Courtesy of Keys Soulcare Step into 2023 with a new addition to your skincare ritual — this Truly Becoming Multi-Benefit Peptide Serum offering from Keys Soulcare. Clinically proven to provide hydration all-day long and reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, this serum is formulated with skin-nourishing polypeptide complex, marine bamboo and multi-weight hyaluronic acid ingredients. “This is my skin’s soulmate —…
TikTok won dismissal of a lawsuit accusing it of causing the death of a 10-year-old girl by promoting a deadly “blackout challenge” that encouraged people to choke themselves on its video-based social media platform. US District Judge Paul Diamond in Philadelphia ruled Tuesday that the company was immune from the lawsuit under a part of the federal Communications Decency Act that shields publishers of others’ work.”The wisdom of conferring such immunity is something properly taken up with Congress, not the courts,” Diamond wrote.Jeffrey Goodman, a lawyer for the girl’s mother, Tawainna Anderson, said in a statement that the family would “continue…
[] Skip to main content The superstar’s new single “Flowers” will arrive on Jan. 13. Miley Cyrus Vijat Mohindra/NBC Halfway through the second annual Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party — which Cyrus co-hosted this year with Dolly Parton and aired live on NBC — the superstar announced her new single “Flowers.” The song will arrive on Jan. 13. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The announcement came on the heels of posters plastered across various cities that read: New Year New Miley. The NYE tease was first accompanied online by a 17-second…
Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan) graces the big screen again with The Whale, his newest psychological drama based on Samuel D. Hunter’s stage play. This film follows a 600-pound English teacher trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter. The star of the film? An unlikely actor who you may not have seen on the big screen in a while. The muscle-bound action hero of the 1990s and 2000s, Brendan Fraser, plays an obese recluse in a flawed but heartfelt drama that captures a sober look at a broken family and a journey to fix it. The film establishes a…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. You’ve likely heard of the dystopian novel 1984 and maybe even Animal Farm. Sure, you might have known the author was British writer George Orwell, but maybe you’ve asked: Who was George Orwell, actually? In this article, we’ll explore George Orwell’s life and work so you have all the facts about this important and influential author. When Was George Orwell Born? Orwell was born with the name Eric Arthur Blar on June 25, 1903 in Motihari, Bengal, in British India. Orwell considered his…