Though we have been deep in the current wave of book bans for over two years, new groups and organizations continue organizing campaigns to raise awareness of the situation. There are so many big and small groups doing good work on the issue, and they have done tremendous work in not only ensuring that people know about book bans but that they have access to resources, tools, and support to take action. Unfortunately, we’re well past the needs of more hashtag activism and online resources to bring attention to book bans. This is not what groups like Moms for Liberty…
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Understanding why certain materials work better than others when it comes to energy storage is a crucial step for developing the batteries that will power electronic devices, electric vehicles and renewable energy grids. Researchers at Drexel University have developed a new technique that can quickly identify the exact electrochemical mechanisms taking place in batteries and supercapacitors of various compositions — a breakthrough that could speed the design of higher performing energy storage devices. Reported in Nature Energy,the Drexel team’s method combines two well-established scientific research procedures, one used to determine the composition of chemical compounds by their ability to absorb…
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. Being comfortable never goes out of style, so investing in a top-tier sneaker collection is always a smart idea. When it comes to picking out cool and on-trend shoes that are worthy of purchase, we look for a few key elements: good design, quality materials, and the perfect fit — because who wants to be uncomfortable? Our editors test out hundreds of shoes to…
Samsung Galaxy A04e has appeared on the South Korean company’s official website as the latest entrant in its Galaxy A-series. The new phone sports a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop-style display notch to house the front camera. Samsung Galaxy A04e is powered by an octa-core SoC coupled with up to 4GB of RAM and carries dual rear cameras led by a 13-megapixel main sensor. Like the Galaxy A04 and Galaxy A04s, the new model is also backed by a 5,000mAh battery.Availability and pricing details for the Samsung Galaxy A04e are not listed on the company’s official website at the…
How did it all end for Maggie? On Grey’s Anatomy Season 19 Episode 14, she pondered the future as her marriage continued to be in doubt. Meanwhile, Amelia’s relationship with Kai was put to the test when she realized there was something she hadn’t told her love interest. Elsewhere, Jo processed a difficult diagnosis. Use the video above to watch Grey’s Anatomy 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…
Hot 97 has announced the lineup for its annual Summer Jam festival. Bronx native Cardi B is scheduled to headline with Glorilla, Ice Spice, Coi Leray, Fivio Foreign, and French Montana all performing their own sets. Lil Tjay and Lola Brooke will appear, too, with more artists to be revealed soon. Plus, a tribute to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop will also take place, courtesy of the Lox. Summer Jam is happening Sunday, June 4, at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Check out the poster below.Cardi B’s last album, Invasion of Privacy, came out in 2018. She spent…
Anticipation for Only Murders In The Building Season 3 is growing, and luckily for fans, Steve Martin may have posted some hints as to what goes down. The murder mystery comedy is approaching the release of its third season on Hulu, which will also feature the incredible Meryl Streep. That is, on top of the already killer cast of Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez.The show centers around the apartment building in which our trio lives. For whatever inexplicable reason, they always find themselves at the center of a mystery, usually involving one of the other tenants of their building. In the…
Top rated Samsung Galaxy Buds Live wireless headphones allow you to listen to artists or podcasts no matter what you’re doing with your day. Don’t miss this great deal — with the Galaxy buds now just $99.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab), saving you $50.With their smart ergonomic design, not only are they super comfortable, they also have Grammy Award-winning AKG technology and Active Noise Cancellation to drown out any background sound.The Galaxy Buds Live also have an impressive battery life, with a case that doubles as a wireless charger. So if you’re after a pair of the…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Obedience? I was at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota, Florida and I met a silk aerialist named Cassandra, who told me “you should write a book about a silk aerialist and name her after me.” If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Obedience: Book One in the Ties That Bind Series, what would they be? My narrators picked these actually! Chandler: “Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC Cassandra: “Rewrite the Stars” from Greatest Showman What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the…
Photography by Attitude From refillable versions of your favourite products to eco-friendly false lashes, celebrate Earth Month (and beyond!) with these new launches. By Souzan Michael Galway Date April 5, 2023 The last few years have been an exciting time in the world of sustainable beauty brands and environmentally friendly beauty. From major advancements in the use of recyclable and recycled materials, to a huge uptick in the popularity of refillable packaging, to waterless products and so much more, we love seeing our favourite brands stepping up their game when it comes to eco-friendly products and practices. RELATED: What Could…
The festive cheer has failed to penetrate the crypto market as majority cryptocurrencies opened with losses on Friday, October 21. Less than three days before Diwali, Bitcoin opened with a loss of 1.01 percent in India. As per Gadgets 360’s crypto price tracker, BTC values currently stands at the price point of $19,063 (roughly Rs. 15.77 lakh) in India. Even on international exchanges, BTC could not manage to bring in profits. As reflected by Binance and CoinMarketCap, BTC values are hovering around the mark of $19,076 (roughly Rs. 15.78 lakh) with a loss of 0.30 percent.Ether values also slipped by…
Heart disease is one of the commonest causes of deathSEBASTIAN KAULITZKI/Science Photo Library/Getty Images Doctors are in the middle of a major rethink about the causes of heart attacks and strokes – among the commonest causes of death worldwide. For decades, much of the focus has been on cholesterol: statin drugs, used to lower cholesterol, are the most commonly prescribed medication for preventing cardiovascular disease in the UK. But a growing number of researchers say that overlooks another key contributor: inflammation, which is linked to the background activity of the immune system. This week, research showed that in people taking…
The Late Late Show with James Corden is coming to an end on Thursday, April 27, and we now know the star-studded guest line-up for the last weeks of the long-running late-night talk show. Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Garner, Josh Gad, Brett Goldstein, Billy Porter, the Kardashian family, Mila Kunis, Seth Meyers, and Sharon Stone are among the big names who will be on hand as the show leads up to its grand finale on April 27, which will be preceded by a final Carpool Karaoke special. Speaking of Carpool Karaoke, the popular K-Pop girl group Blackpink…
Motley Crue are one of America’s most beloved hard rock bands, and with the next leg of their World Tour with Def Leppard approaching, we wanted to look back on their legacy.The band has been through a lot during their 40-year career, and they’ve released a total of nine studio albums since they formed in the early ’80s. But which is the best? That’s what we want to hear from you in this week’s Loudwire Nights Album of the Week poll!You’ll have until Friday at 12N ET to cast your votes. We’ll then play the three tracks from the album with the most votes during…
[] Martin Scorsese, Jonathan Glazer, and Wes Anderson lead the 2023 Cannes Film Festival lineup – Little White Lies 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…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Tournament (Interstellar Trials Book 1)? Until we can find a way to defy physics and push spaceships faster than lightspeed (hint: it’s not actually possible), humans hoping to explore distant star systems will need to get creative. A lot of stories about interstellar travel handle those kinds of distances with cryo sleep or embryo transportation. The idea that fascinates me the most, though, is the one that involves generation ships. When I say it fascinates me, I mean I’m mildly obsessed with it. This is not the first…
In a cosmological matchup of “Are they or aren’t they?” the contest is firmly in the former’s favor—10 to one, at last count. The question is one of profound importance: Are the galaxies the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is seeing in the early universe really as astonishingly remote as we think they are? So far, the answer is a resounding yes. “The vast majority of these galaxies are being confirmed,” says Steven Finkelstein, an astronomer at the University of Texas at Austin. “It means that everything we saw last summer, that maybe the universe was very proficient at forming…
Jennifer Garner continued on her style streak when she attended the premiere for “The Last Thing He Told Me” at the Bruin Regency Theatre in LA on Thursday, April 13. The 50-year-old star, who is styled by Jordan Johnson Chung, chose a white strapless midi dress from Gabriela Hearst with metal plates stitched vertically onto the bodice, giving off the illusion of cutouts with the light’s reflection. The actress played up the hardware decals with gold pointed sandals from Giuseppe Zanotti, which have a 4-inch stiletto heel and retail on the site for $950. She also wore architectural rings and…
Twitter’s workforce is likely to be hit with massive cuts in the coming months, no matter who owns the company, interviews and documents obtained by The Washington Post show, a change likely to have major impact on its ability to control harmful content and prevent data security crises.Musk told prospective investors in his deal to buy the company that he planned to get rid of nearly 75 percent of Twitter’s 7,500 workers, whittling the company down to a skeleton staff of just over 2,000.Even if Musk’s Twitter deal falls through — and there’s little indication now that it will —…
In some ways, the drugged biscuit story wasn’t as bad as it seemed from the spoilers. In others, it was worse. On Days of Our Lives during the week of 4-10-23, Talia spiked the biscuit dough with some powdery substance that causes hallucinations, leading to inappropriate sexual behavior all over Salem. Luckily, most of the people involved stopped before it became full-on rape — but Rafe’s behavior was another story! These scenes would never have been appropriate, especially not during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Rafe will probably try to say he was under the influence and didn’t know what he…
Albert Hammond Jr, co-founder and lead guitarist of the Strokes, is back with another new solo album: Melodies on Hiatus, the follow-up to 2018’s Francis Trouble, is out June 23 via Red Bull. Hammond has also shared the lead single, “100-99,” featuring GoldLink. It comes with a music video directed by Angela Ricciardi and Silken Weinberg; find it below.“I grew up listening to ’90s hip-hop, and I would always gravitate towards the melodic hooks in the songs I heard on the radio, specifically anything Dr. Dre was producing or rapping on,” Hammond said of his new single in a press…
Following the casting of Normal People star Daisy Edgar-Jones, Variety brings word that Top Gun: Maverick star Glen Powell has entered negotiations to join the cast of Universal Pictures and Amblin’s Twister sequel. Described as a “new chapter,” the project, titled Twisters, is reportedly not being developed as a direct sequel to the 1996 film. Twisters is being directed by Minari filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung, who recently helmed an episode of The Mandalorian Season 3. Edgar-Jones is portraying the role of “a former storm chaser who works a desk job after surviving a terrifying tornado. However, she will be forced…
The period of total coverage during the solar eclipse is seen near Hopkinsville, Ky. Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. The location, which is in the path of totality, is also at the point of greatest intensity. It’s only a year until a total solar eclipse sweeps across North America. On April 8, 2024, the moon will cast its shadow across a stretch of the U.S., Mexico and Canada, plunging millions of people into midday darkness. Credit: AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File Dust off your eclipse glasses: It’s only a year until a total solar eclipse sweeps across North America. On April 8,…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write A Royal Pain? I’ve always been fascinated by the way the media can influence how we feel about people and events. Once they determine someone is a hero, we expect them to be nothing but heroic, but that sometimes is not the case. I wanted to create this serious undertone as part of something light-hearted and funny, and suddenly my main character Chloe Burke was born! If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of A Royal Pain, what would they be? I think for Chloe…
When it comes to style, London is one of the most dialled-in cities in the world. A cross between the polish of Paris, the edginess of New York, and the playfulness of Milan, London is perhaps the most eclectic of all the major fashion locales; you never quite know what outfits you’ll see or which trends you’ll spot. This is true of the runway as well as the street, the latter of which, I’d argue, is where you’ll find the most inspiration.I now work and live remotely (in the countryside, no less), so I rely on the outfits I see coming…
Twitter on Thursday clarified to staff that there are no plans for company-wide layoffs since it signed a deal to be acquired by billionaire Elon Musk, after a media outlet reported that Musk is considering layoffs at the company.Twitter General Counsel Sean Edgett emailed employees on Thursday saying the company does not plan layoffs, according to a source who viewed the email.The Washington Post reported earlier on Thursday that Elon Musk told prospective investors in his deal to buy Twitter that he planned to get rid of nearly 75 percent of the company’s 7,500 workers, citing interviews and documents.The job…
A weird cosmic explosion that stunned scientists in 2018 just got even stranger. A new analysis of the polarized light from the first recorded fast blue optical transient (FBOT) explosion — officially known as AT2018cow and nicknamed “the Cow” — revealed that the blast is the most asymmetrical explosion ever seen by astronomers, bursting into space in a flattened, pancake-like shape rather than a typical sphere. The shape of the blast, which is around the size of the solar system and occurred 180 million light-years from Earth, may challenge scientists’ perceptions of how explosive events like FBOTs occur.”This discovery tells us…
Erin Krakow is a real-life Hallmark princess who has been integral to bringing romance and drama to the network with When Calls the Heart and many movies fans adore. Tonight, she stars in The Wedding Cottage about a woman who makes a promise about a wedding venue without realizing it was no longer available and her efforts to convince its owner (Brendan Penny) that reopening the venue would be in everyone’s best interests, including his own. Gracious as always, Erin spoke with TV Fanatic about The Wedding Cottage and what’s ahead for When Calls the Heart Season 10 (and 11!).…
[] Skip to main content The BTS members discusses the road to his solo debut, goes shopping, and practices choreo before his appearance on ‘Fallon’ in a new Vogue video. When Jimin touched down in New York City to promote his solo debut album FACE, Vogue caught it all on video. The fashion magazine released a day-in-the-life video with the BTS singer in which he gets ready to appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The video kicks off with the K-pop star taking a look through his wardrobe for his upcoming television performance. “I’ll be performing at the…
It always sounded like a great idea to cast Nicolas Cage as a crazy Count Dracula, and based on the trailer for Renfield, it seems like that idea might have paid off.Cage’s Dracula isn’t the focal point of the film; as the title suggests, that would be Renfield himself, Dracula’s loyal assistant played by Nicholas Hoult. After decades of service, it seems that Renfield is getting tired of helping Dracula attend his his business of drinking people’s blood. And when Drac acts like Cage does in the trailer below, can you even blame him? I mean, it must suck working for this…