This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I requested to write this post because I have become a rabid fan of NBA basketball. My devotion to watching NBA games as an adult started during the second summer of the pandemic, when I watched the playoff finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns. There’s something so compelling about seeing people at the top of their craft perform. Not to mention all the feats of athleticism! That fall, I decided to watch every Celtics’ game — because home team —…
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A worker, at left, tends to a customer at a cosmetics shop on Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Los Angeles.A growing number of state legislatures are considering banning the sale of cosmetics and other consumer products that contain the toxic industrial compound PFAS over health concerns. Credit: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File A growing number of state legislatures are considering bans on cosmetics and other consumer products that contain a group of synthetic, potentially harmful chemicals known as PFAS. In Vermont, the state Senate gave final approval this week to legislation that would prohibit manufacturers and suppliers from selling or…
Welcome to Last Drop, where you can discover the newest and buzziest beauty launches hitting shelves near you._______________________________________________________________________________Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wand Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wand Credit: Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte Tilbury is celebrating 10 years of her iconic Pillow Talk collection and kicked off February announcing that Pose star Michaela Jaé Rodriguez is their new (and first American) beauty muse! And what’s an announcement without a new release? (We told you first). One Pillow Talk product sells every 6 seconds globally. Encouraged by the success of the Beauty Light…
ISRO plans to launch Chandrayaan-3, its third mission to the moon, in June next year with a more robust lunar rover onboard which is crucial for future inter-planetary explorations.The space agency has also lined up the first test flight of the ‘abort mission’ for Gaganyaan, the country’s first human spaceflight, early next year.”Chandrayaan-3 (C-3) launch will be in June next year onboard the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3),” said Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman S Somnath while interacting with media personnel on the sidelines during an event.He said ISRO plans to fly Indian astronauts into orbit by the end of…
The theme of the hour was along the lines of being vulnerable and being seen. And for some of the characters, they desperately needed that, and it was commendable that Good Trouble Season 5 Episode 6 opted to touch on some of those things, especially with newcomers Luca and Joaquin. It was also heartwarming to see Mariana get a win with Evan as everything around them falls apart. Some of the storylines of the hour meandered a bit and weren’t as interesting as others, and that can be the case in this series when it juggles so many characters they…
Godflesh have shared the first new song off their forthcoming album, Purge. Justin K. Broadrick and Ben Green’s new one is called “Nero.” They’ve also announced a North American tour, which includes dates in June, July, and September. Find those dates and check out the new song below.“Nero, as a symbol and reminder of irresponsible self destruction as being practiced always, now and forever,” Broadrick said in a statement. “In classic Godflesh tradition, three self-reinterpretations are presented, to display the many sides of the same coin.”Purge, the first new Godflesh album since 2017’s Post Self, is out June 9 via…
Director and DC Studios Co-CEO James Gunn has debunked another DC Universe rumor involving the Shazam DCU future. A Twitter user asked Gunn about a rumor that states that Zachary Levi has been “booted” from the role of Shazam. According to the rumor, Levi was being replaced by Alan Ritchson. The clarify the state of the Shazam DCU future, Gunn wasted no time in dispelling the rumor, replying with, “no lol jesus.” Ritchson has appeared in series like Blue Mountain State and Reacher, though he also has quite a history with DC. The actor portrayed Arthur Curry/Aquaman in the CW…
The bridge leading from Fort Myers to Pine Island, Fla., is seen heavily damaged in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian on Pine Island, Fla., Oct. 1, 2022. Changes in air patterns as the world warms will likely push more and nastier hurricanes up against the United States’ east and Gulf coasts, especially in Florida, a new study said. Credit: AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File Changes in air patterns as the world warms will likely push more and nastier hurricanes up against the United States’ east and Gulf coasts, especially in Florida, a new study said. While other studies have projected how…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Roald Dahl’s books are being edited to make them less offensive. Joke is, nothing has really changed. No matter how many tweaks are made to try and push classics like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory into more politically correct territory, Dahl’s books are still harmful. There are a number of things that make defending Roald Dahl a questionable move, but I’d like to address the way his books reinforce stereotypes about physical attractiveness. Dahl wasn’t creative enough to make his antagonists’ actions reveal…
Photography by Dillon Sachs The designer turns to her Indigenous roots — and her daughter — for guidance and inspiration. By Annika Lautens Date April 2, 2023 Parachute bubble skirts, tie-dyed jumpsuits and colourfully collaged clothing are just a few examples of the whimsical wares you’ll find on 4Kinship’s website. Another common thread? The appearance of Indigenous founder Amy Denet Deal’s daughter, Lily, who models almost all of her mother’s masterpieces. “We have a very special relationship,” shares Denet Deal, revealing that Lily inspired her to give up her fast-fashion job and start her sustainable brand. “When she was still…
Nearly 400,000 years after the Big Bang, the primordial plasma of the infant universe cooled enough for the first atoms to coalesce, making space for the embedded radiation to soar free. That light—the cosmic microwave background (CMB)—continues to stream through the sky in all directions, broadcasting a snapshot of the early universe that’s picked up by dedicated telescopes and even revealed in the static on old cathode-ray televisions.After scientists discovered the CMB radiation in 1965, they meticulously mapped its tiny temperature variations, which displayed the exact state of the cosmos when it was a mere frothing plasma. Now they’re repurposing…
Saedís, an orca, with a long-finned pilot whale calf at her sideorcaguardians.org A long-finned pilot whale calf has been documented swimming behind the flipper of a female orca – in “echelon”, or the mother-and-calf position – for the first time. How the inter-species pair came together is unknown, leading researchers to wonder whether the calf was adopted or abducted. In August 2021, a whale-watching tour near Snaefellsnes peninsula in West Iceland spotted a pod of three orcas with a surprise guest. Marie-Thérèse Mrusczok at the West Iceland Nature Research … Read The Full Article Here
The Star Wars Celebration kicked off today, Friday, April 7, in London, England, and Disney+ and Lucasfilm marked the occasion by unveiling the teaser trailer for the much-anticipated spinoff series Ahsoka. Set after the fall of the Empire, Ahsoka follows the former Jedi knight Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy. You can view the trailer below, which features epic lightsaber battles, new droids, and plenty of intergalactic warfare. “I’m blown away,” Dawson said during the panel at the Star Wars Celebration event (per Variety). “We’ve got some great surprises for all of…
Rock and metal Twitter is going wild for Knocked Loose after the Kentucky metalcore band essentially turned Coachella 2023 into a hardcore show during their set in the California desert on Sunday (April 16). Pop star Billie Eilish also apparently enjoyed their show — she was seemingly captured watching Knocked Loose from the side of the stage.”SHES SO REAL FOR THIS,” Twitter user @hard222swallow enthused of the clip they shared on the social media site that shows Eilish watching the Knocked Loose concert.See the video toward the bottom of this post.READ MORE: 10 Most “Metal” Artists That Aren’t MetalWhile Eilish didn’t play Coachella herself this year,…
[] Albert Serra: ‘What am I trying to say, I don’t know. I just create images’ 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’;…
BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Writers, Ink podcast, a show about the business of writing. J.K. Rowling was nearly homeless when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. Stephen King penned Carrie on a small desk wedged between a washer and dryer. James Patterson worked in advertising and famously wrote the Toys “R” Us theme song long before becoming an author. Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript in to your editor and walking away are gone. If…
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed a landmark set of pollution regulations that could spark an electric-vehicle revolution and drive down greenhouse-gas emissions. Under the rules, electric vehicles could account for an estimated 67% of new US passenger-car sales by 2032 and additional gains for larger vehicles — a major feat for a country where transportation is the largest source of greenhouse-gas emissions. “These actions will accelerate the ongoing transition to a clean-vehicle future, tackle the climate crisis and improve our air quality for communities across the country,” EPA administrator Michael Regan said during a press conference. The rules, which…
Photography by Getty Images From design elements for the visually impaired to undergarment fasteners for wheelchair users, here are seven labels making fashion more inclusive. By Natalie Michie Date April 4, 2023 Fashion has long touted its efforts to be more inclusive. But one group that disproportionately gets left out of the conversation is those with disabilities. While nearly 22 per cent of the Canadian population is part of this community, clothing catered to access needs is still not an industry norm. Nevertheless, awareness and demand for accessible clothing are on the rise. Adaptive fashion — made for people with…
There’s joy in belting out a tune, even if you only do it alone in the car or shower. Strutting around the house in the guise of a favorite performer singing at the top of your lungs is a fast track to a better mood. And there is no such thing as a party without music. Back in the day, you had to rely on memory or a karaoke machine, but now you can sing along with lyrics onscreen. It has never been easier to have a DIY karaoke party.Some of the best music streaming services have modes that highlight the…
The aptly titled Gunpowder and Lead had so many things that make this series great, and it was an enthralling ride from beginning to end. They’ve found their niche this season, and installments like Grey’s Anatomy Season 19 Episode 16 showcase that well, The hour had the perfect blend of storylines for the interns and more familiar characters, cases you’re invested in through and through, and personal drama that stirs up an array of emotions. Grey’s has unapologetically come in hot with these topical issues, making their messages known about this Roe v. Wade decision, pro-choice, and gun violence. It…
Pitchfork and White Claw Vodka + Soda are happy to announce the return of Pitchfork Live: a curated event and livestreaming series featuring interviews and performances, with guests specially selected by our editorial team.The broadcast takes place from April 14-16 in Palm Springs. It will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific each day, with Features Editor Jill Mapes, Senior Editor Anna Gaca, and Staff Writer Allison Hussey as the hosts. The broadcast will also feature A-Trak, Big Boss Vette, Grace Ives, Jessy Lanza, Melanie C, and more. Please stop by to watch it all go down and enjoy the…
It’s morphin’ time again.Next month on Netflix features the debut of the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers reunion film, Once & Always. Apparently the return of Rita Repulsa prompts several classic Power Rangers stars — including original Rangers David Yost and Walter Jones — to reunite to stop her. The film debuts on Netflix on April 19.If you don’t pine for the ’90s like we do, there’s also an intriguing new series called Beef starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, a new comedy special from John Mulaney, and Edgar Ramirez starring in a series called Florida Man. (Can you even imagine what that will be about?) Plus, classic titles coming to the service…
An AI can generate more natural-sounding synthetic speech by including pausesShutterstock/PrinceOfLove Generating speech with different rhythms and pauses makes it sound more human-like, according to an assessment of an artificial intelligence trained on speech taken from YouTube and podcasts. Most artificial intelligence text-to-speech systems are trained on data sets of acted speech, which can lead to the output sounding stilted and one-dimensional. More natural speech often displays a wide range of rhythms and patterns to convey different meanings and emotions. Now, Alexander Rudnicky at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, … Read The Full Article Here
Episcopalism began in the years following the American Revolution, following its separation from the Church of England. Despite their newfound independence, they retained some of their Anglican routes—mainly The Book of Common Prayer, the center of Episcopal worship. Whether you’re new to the religion or have an interest in learning more about your faith, Christopher Webber’s book is an accessible introduction to its past, present, and future—from the church’s beliefs and practices to its origins in the 18th century. Read The Full Article Here
Photography courtesy of HBO Money talks and wealth whispers, as they say. By Jennifer Berry Date April 4, 2023 What’s the opposite of a ludicrously capacious bag? A stunningly exorbitant chapeau like the ones Kendall Roy routinely wears, of course. On the HBO darling Succession, now in its fourth and final season, both the dialogue and the wardrobe have a blink-and-you-miss-it quality that means if you get up for a glass of water, you might not catch zingers like Tom Wambsgan’s decimation of cousin Greg’s date’s “gargantuan” Burberry tote — and the obscenely expensive yet seemingly anonymous luxury items worn…
It’s not exactly easy for a gaming monitor to stand out. Once you hit a few key specs—at least 1440p, 120 Hz, 0.1-ms response time, and a few others—just about any display will do. Some companies combat this by improving their color reproduction or cranking those specs even higher. Then there’s BenQ, which decided to make this ludicrously large 48-inch model I’ve spent a few weeks testing.As a display, the BenQ Mobiuz OLED gaming monitor—specifically model EX480UZ—is impressive. On a spec sheet, it ticks all the boxes you’d want while playing games. It has a 4K OLED panel, a 120-Hz…
Scientists recently boosted the resolution of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to 64 million times higher than normal. They used the technique to take captivating, high-definition images of a mouse brain, showing the organ like never before. While the swirly, psychedelic images are that of a rodent’s brain, the research team thinks humans could be next to undergo one of these newly enhanced brain scans. The technology could help doctors detect changes to the human brain that occur due to neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, as well as changes linked to healthy aging. The mouse scan was shared as part of a…
Did Leo’s leadership style prove to be too much for the team? On Station 19 Season 6 Episode 14, the myriad of changes left everyone wondering what would come next. Meanwhile, Carina enlisted Ben and Maya to help her with a patient in an uncomfortable position. Elsewhere, Natasha and Sullivan’s relationship hit a roadblock. Use the video above to watch Station 19 online right here via TV Fanatic. Catch up on all your favorite shows and reviews and join in the conversations with other fanatics who love TV as much as you. TV Fanatic is your destination for the latest…
SZA’s “Kill Bill” achieves one of the biggest honors ever on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, as the track breaks the record for the most weeks at No. 1 by a lead female artist in the list’s nearly 65-year history. The single cements the feat with its 16th week on top, passing Mary J. Blige’s “Be Without You,” which captured 15 weeks at the summit in 2006. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The “Kill Bill” coronation comes on the April 15-dated Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, which factors streaming, radio airplay and…
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