What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write State of Play: A Virgil Jones Mystery Thriller – Book 16? My mortgage company. They are always a great source of inspiration. They send me these lovely little notes every single month asking for thousands of dollars. Apparently they plan on continuing this practice for the next twenty years or so, which means I still have quite a few books left to write. If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of State of Play: A Virgil Jones Mystery Thriller – Book 16, what would they…
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It’s almost time for a new Time Lord, and the BBC has released Doctor Who fans’ first look at Ncuti Gatwa in character as the show’s 15th Doctor and costar Millie Gibson as companion Ruby Sunday. In the new images — released on the official Doctor Who Twitter page on Saturday, December 17 — Gatwa’s Doctor wears an orange sweater, a patterned brown coat, and matching slacks. Gibson’s Ruby, meanwhile, has donned a fleece-lined denim jacket, navy-blue shorts, dark hose, and chunky black boots. Introducing the Doctor and Ruby Sunday, played by Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson ️️🟦 #DoctorWho pic.twitter.com/x1pUBGAPPN…
A rare lunar occultation of Mars will be visible from parts of the world this month. Abigail Beall explains how to spot it Space 30 November 2022 By Abigail Beall Tacio Philip Sansonovski/Alamy EARLIER this year, I wrote about how to watch the faint planet Uranus disappear behind the moon, in a rare event known as a lunar occultation. Now, it is time for another lunar occultation, but this time of Mars (pictured, to the left of the moon). Uranus, which is 2.6 billion kilometres away from Earth at the closest point in its orbit, is difficult to see with…
Anna Webber Grab your wallet, on your marks, go! The day is finally here. Gather around my beauty-loving, skincare fanatics for Amazon Prime Day 2022—but better. In case you missed it, there’s a new shopping event in town, Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale. The shopping event is set for today, October 11 and October 12, meaning major savings are just a couple of scrolls and clicks away. This year’s deals include a plethora of must-have makeup, skincare, and much for purchase at unbelievable prices. Think of everything from TikTok favorites like Revlon’s One-Step Hair Dryer and Styler to everyday lifesavers…
The problem with Amazon’s own-brand mince pies is that they’re delicious. For years, the ecommerce giant has stuck its fingers into every pie going—Amazon wind farms and an Amazon airline are no longer something to Amazon Blink at. Yet now Jeff Bezos has stuck his finger in the pie pie: For £2.04 ($2.50), British Amazon customers can get six deep-filled “by Amazon” mince pies delivered to their door. (For those unfamiliar, a mince pie is an individual spiced fruit Christmas treat with absolutely no meat in it, no matter what that one American food blog said in 2019.)And yes, the trouble is that Amazon’s taste great;…
Wizkid was the musical guest on the latest episode ofThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The Nigerian vocalist performed his song “Money & Love” from his latest album, More Love, Less Ego. Watch his performance below.More Love, Less Ego is the fifth studio album from Wizkid. It’s the follow-up to his 2020 full-length Made in Lagos and includes the single “Bad to Me.” He recently announced a 2023 North American tour in support of the album.Read about Wizkid’s song “Essence” on Pitchfork’s list of “The Best Progressive Pop Music of 2021.”ContentThis content can also be viewed on the site it…
Esteemed director Mike Hodges has passed away at the age of 90. Mike Kaplan, a close longtime friend of Hodges and producer of I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead, announced the director’s passing on December 20, 2022. Hodges was best known for his acclaimed crime dramas, such as Get Carter, Pulp, Croupier, and the previously mentioned I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead. Hodges also directed 1980’s Flash Gordon film, which featured music done by Queen. In addition to directing, Hodges wrote and produced various projects over the years. Hodges is survived by his wife, two sons, and five grandchildren. ComingSoon sends condolences…
From the globally recognized personal finance educator and the TikTok star behind Her First $100K, an inclusive guide to all things money — from managing debt to investing and voting with your dollars — for the financial feminist in you. Tori Dunlap was always good with money. As a kid, she watched her prudent parents balance their checkbook every month and learned to save for musical tickets by gathering pennies in an Altoids tin. At the age of 9, she started a vending machine business, and sold it at the end of high school before going off to college —…
The death of Mills Lane this month ended a storied career that had the Nevadan passing judgment in both the TV courtroom and the boxing ring. And this famed referee wasn’t the only television judge with a long résumé. Below, we’re listing the credentials of notable arbitrators of the small screen, including some who were record-setters in their line of work. In the words of Lane, let’s get it on! Read The Full Article Here
A life-changing visit to a research project in Uganda on banded mongooses has shown me how international collaboration, and travel, is vital for conservation where biodiversity still exists, says Graham Lawton Life | Columnist 30 November 2022 By Graham Lawton Banded mongooses in Queen Elizabeth National Park, UgandaMark MacEwen/Nature Picture Library/Alamy I AM writing this in Uganda, during a visit to a research project on banded mongooses in Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is a privilege to be here – the wildlife is astonishing, the people I’ve met wonderful and the scenery incredible. You may know that my wife Clare…
From The Row’s minimalist Zipped Boot 1 to Birkenstock’s ultra-comfy clogs, the shoes I see time and again on my commute to the Who What Wear office got me thinking about which brands in particular are British best sellers, so I took to Instagram to find the shoes that social media’s most stylish are investing in now, and the results might surprise you.As we head further into the depths of winter, top-performing categories are without a doubt flat shoes (loafers, trainers and ballet pumps score highly) and, of course, boots (namely ankle and knee-high). So which brands are best at nailing these trending styles? I’ve put…
While 2021 was largely defined by its proximity to the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, when worldwide lockdowns and cinema closings forced moviegoers to establish new viewing habits, 2022 seemed to be about getting back to “business as usual.” Which, itself, is a constantly evolving concept. But the past 12 months have provided all the benchmarks people have come to expect from any single year of moviedom: massive blockbusters (hello, Maverick), surprising flops (sorry, Lightyear), unexpected hits (Sonic the Hedgehog 2?!), and a parade of superheroes. It all added up to a really solid year of entertainment, with fantastic films being made…
Maxi Jazz, singer of the influential UK dance group Faithless, has died at the age of 65. “We are heartbroken to say Maxi Jazz died last night (December 23rd),” the group announced in a Facebook post. “He was a man who changed our lives in so many ways. He gave proper meaning and message to our music. ” “He was also a lovely human being with time for everyone and a wisdom that was both profound and accessible. It was an honour and, of course, a true pleasure to work with him,” the statement added. “He was a brilliant lyricist,…
Vicky Krieps: ‘I would close my eyes and hold Sissi on my right hand and Romy Schneider on my left’ 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 =…
Reconnecting current sheets and magnetic flux ropes in MHD turbulence. (A) Volume rendering of the current density ∣J∣ in the entire domain at a stage when turbulence is fully developed. Myriad of current sheets is evident in the plane perpendicular to the mean magnetic field Bz0. (B) and (C) depict one reconnecting current sheet and the embedded flux ropes in a small subdomain [within the boundaries ( − 0.45, − 0.4) × (0.45, 0.5) × (0.95, 1.05)]. (B) shows the volume rendering of ∣J∣, while (C) displays magnetic field lines (colored by ∣B∣) associated with the featured current sheet (including…
As 2022 comes to a close, we certainly can’t forget about all of the ups and downs in the publishing industry. We’ve experienced it all: from reading great new books to seeing more book bans than ever; from beloved authors who passed to the new ones we discovered. BookTrib has even gotten a head start on a fresh look for the new year with our re-designed website. But before we turn the page, let’s take a look at some of our most popular posts of 2022! Six Historical Mysteries to Keep Your Mind Sharp as the Weather Cools | Article…
Several new series bowled TV critics over in 2022, including Pachinko, Heartstopper, and Severance, to name a few. Meanwhile, others likely had TV critics wishing they were doing something more productive with their time, like cleaning their fridges or getting a jump start on their taxes. The review aggregator Metacritic has tracked critics’ opinions of hundreds of TV seasons this year, and the freshman shows below are at the bottom of the barrel. Including a sordid serial-killer saga and a less-than gangbuster Blockbuster comedy, these are the worst-reviewed new shows of the year, according to Metacritic’s ranking. Read The Full…
These photographs are of JETT3 and D-RATS, two Earth-based missions designed to replicate aspects of future moon landings and help NASA engineers enable astronauts to do science on the lunar surface Space 30 November 2022 By David Stock BILL STAFFORD / NASA – Johnson Space Center DEEP in the Arizona desert, astronauts are learning how to walk on the moon. BILL STAFFORD / NASA – Johnson Space Center On 16 November, an uncrewed SLS rocket launched to lunar orbit, the first of many missions in NASA’s Artemis programme. Also undertaken were two Earth-based operations, the Joint EVA Test Team (JETT3)…
Amazon Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale is here, which means it’s time to shop. The multi-day sales event—which takes place on October 11 and October 12 this year—is chock-full of deals to be had. From the best Prime Early Access fashion deals to technology like top-rated Apple products, everything category you can think of will be subject to slashed prices, including home goods. Like the smart shoppers we are, we’re inclined to make the most of the featured deals and discounts. If you’re anything like us, perhaps you’ve taken inventory of what you need. Look around! Is your vacuum busted?…
The Switch is one of Nintendo’s most successful and influential systems ever. There’s something unique about carrying a home console-quality gaming device everywhere you go. Figuring out what to play, though—that’s getting harder every year, as the roster of first-party and indie games grows deeper and deeper.Thankfully, WIRED has plenty of opinionated Nintendo fans on staff, and we’ve put our heads together to compile a list of the best Switch games. We’ve listed the digital version for most of them here, so make sure you get a spacious microSD card to store all your game files. (We recommend this one.)…
Black Veil Brides singer Andy Biersack tweeted his New Year’s resolution yesterday (Dec. 8,) and it’s a message that everyone can incorporate into their lives. Biersack says he’s going to care less about what people are gossiping about him and focus on the things that bring him joy.In a 3-part post on Thursday, Biersack talked about his need to step away from the “online drama.” While not addressing any specific “drama,” he seems to be referencing the generally ugly things that sometimes get said about himself or Black Veil Brides on social media. And he says while he’s had an intense reaction to “shit talking” ever since his…
The sequel to the hit 1996 disaster epic Twister, aptly titled Twisters, has had its release date announced by Universal. Variety is reporting that Universal has slated Twisters for a July 19, 2024, release date, putting it up against Transformers: A New Generation that day and Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts a week later. Lee Isaac Chung is reportedly being eyed to direct Twisters, while Mark L. Smith is set to write the screenplay. Directed by Jan de Bont, the first installment followed storm chasers Bill Harding and Dr. Joanne Harding, who are in the midst of finalizing their divorce. The pair…
Despite all the candles, tinsel, gifts, and pie, Americans consistently rate the holidays as the most stressful time of the year. That holiday stress may be compounded by family relationships — depending on what kind of family you have. With that in mind, I’ve pulled together a list of the best and worst fictional families to spend the holidays with, so we can all have a laugh before your least-favorite uncle begins his annual political tirade. Hate the holidays? You’re not alone. This season has a way of magnifying family dysfunctions. Everyone’s trying to make the season magical, but let’s…
The cast of the WandaVision spinoff continues to impress. Deadline reported Wednesday that Patti LuPone had conjured up a role on Agatha: Coven of Chaos. While details are scarce, the outlet teases, “she may be playing a witch.” Yes, you read that right. LuPone is a veteran actress and someone who could pull off the role of a witch very well. LuPone most recently appeared on American Horror Story, Pose, Penny Dreadful, Girls, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. The star is most well-known for her impressive work in musical theater. Agatha: Coven of Chaos is set to pick up following the events…
After an intermittent fasting diet intervention, patients achieved complete diabetes remission, defined as an HbA1c (average blood sugar) level of less than 6.5% at least one year after stopping diabetes medication, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Intermittent fasting diets have become popular in recent years as an effective weight loss method. With intermittent fasting, you only eat during a specific window of time. Fasting for a certain number of hours each day or eating just one meal a couple of days a week can help your body burn fat.…
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. It likely comes as no surprise that our team of shopping experts spends quite a bit of time, well, shopping. On any given day, you can find at least one of our editors scouring the internet for the best deals, reviewing trendy new products, and dedicating so much time on the web pages of our favorite retailers that we frankly can’t help buy a…
This story originally appeared in The Guardian and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.Scientists have discovered a record number of dead fir trees in Oregon, a foreboding sign of how drought and the climate crisis are ravaging the American West.A recent aerial survey found that more than a million acres of forest contain trees that have succumbed to stressors exacerbated by a multiyear drought. Images released by the US Forest Service show Oregon’s lush green expanses dotted with ominous swathes of red.“It is stunning,” said Daniel DePinte, an aerial survey program manager with the Forest Service who led the…
The estate of Tom Petty has issued a cease and desist to Republican Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, who recently lost the race to Democrat Katie Hobbs. In a letter obtained by Pitchfork, Petty’s publisher Wixen Music Publishing condemned Lake’s use of the song “I Won’t Back Down” in a video the politician posted to her social media accounts earlier this week, as reported by Rolling Stone and Billboard. (It now appears that Lake’s post has been deleted). Lake is currently refusing to concede the governor’s race despite Hobbs’ victory.“It has come to Wixen’s and the Claimants’ attention that you…
LWLies’ favourite line readings of 2022 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) { json…
EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Joel Bervell: You have the freedom to choose another doctor if you feel like you’re not being heard. Here are five tips about what you should do if you don’t feel heard when you go to the doctor’s office. When I look back on why I started my TikTok, COVID had a hit about two years ago when I was in my second year in medical school, and I had a lot of time to think for myself about the things that were happening in the world. Black Lives Matter. The George Floyd protests that were going on.…