It can’t be that simple, can it? The team drew ever closer to exposing the mastermind behind the murders of electroshock patients on CSI: Vegas Season 2 Episode 13. With another eight episodes this season, doesn’t it feel a little early to be wrapping up this storyline? In a case that illustrates how rampant guns are in this country, a mentally-distressed woman shoots and kills a man who had come to her house to murder her. What’s that pro-Second Amendment mantra? The only way to stop a bad man with a gun is a good, mentally-distressed woman with a gun? What…
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The incredible true story of Mars rover Opportunity turns into a moving, inspirational and downright personal tale of a little machine millions of kilometres from home Space 23 November 2022 By Gregory Wakeman Oppy’s every move across the Red Planet was perilous: a tiny mistake could have terminated its missionAmazon Good Night Oppy Ryan White Amazon Prime IT IS hard not to fall in love with Good Night Oppy, Ryan White’s stirring documentary about the interplanetary rover Opportunity. The vehicle launched into space on 7 July 2003, a few weeks after its sister machine, Spirit, and the pair landed on…
Photography by Getty Images Including Céline Dion’s backwards suit and Cher in Bob Mackie, of course. By Jennifer Berry Date January 24, 2023 This article was originally published on April 21, 2021 and has been updated. The 2023 Oscar nominations were released on January 24 and there were, reliably, some lovely surprises (like Everything Everywhere All at Once snagging 11 nods) and bummer disappointments (like Viola Davis being shut out of the Best Actress category for her The Woman King performance). But we’d be remiss if we didn’t admit that the mere mention of the Academy Awards got us excited…
“It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this,” says the famous quote from the iconic game The Legend of Zelda. In life, it is dangerous to go it alone—and having a supportive community is critical, particularly for people experiencing mental health challenges.This memorable line of dialog inspired the name of the nonprofit Take This, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in November. The organization has been promoting mental health by combating toxicity in the gaming space for the past decade, and its reach and impact continue to grow and create positive change. Take This was founded upon three key needs and goals: support, community,…
Avatar: The Way of the Water has now taken in $2.05 billion at the worldwide box office, Variety reports, passing Avengers: Infinity Wars for the fifth spot on the list of highest-grossing movies of all time and giving director James Cameron three of the top five slots. Update: Avatar: The Way of the Water has now also passed Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, taking the fourth spot overall. Read the original article below. The top earning film continues to be Cameron’s own franchise-launching opus, 2009’s Avatar ($2.92 billion), followed by Avengers: Endgame ($2.79 billion), then Cameron again with Titanic ($2.19 billion), that other space opera, Star Wars Episode…
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08 Feb 2023 Books to Read for Fans of Dystopian Worlds If you love the tense, action-packed stories of the dystopian genre, you will love these new fantasy and science fiction releases from bestselling authors Avi Datta, Kevin Nichols, Kevin Mclaughlin, Michael Anderle, Jeffrey L. Kohanek, Noah Chinn, and James Rollins. The Movement (Time Corrector Series Book 2) by Avi Datta Release Date: February 1, 2023 A new enemy Vandal is hellbent on destroying everything and everyone in Vincent’s life. Things take a dramatic turn when he comes after Akane. There is only one way to save her-remove Vincent from…
China’s population shrank last year for the first time in more than six decades. The world’s population may have shot up beyond eight billion for the first time recently, but some countries including the most populous, China, are seeing their populations shrink. And the decline is set to continue as factors including rising living costs, more women entering the workforce and having children later mean people in some countries are having fewer babies. China’s population shrank last year for the first time in more than six decades, official data showed Tuesday, and it is expected to be overtaken by India…
Armie Hammer has spoken out in his first interview in the two years since allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct derailed the actor’s career. In a new interview published in the digital newsletter Air Mail, Hammer denied criminal wrongdoing but did address the accusations against him. Starting in January 2021, several women accused Hammer of misconduct and cannibalistic fetishism, and a woman named Efrosina Angelova alleged that the Call Me by Your Name actor had sexually assaulted her, though no charges were filed, as The Hollywood Reporter recaps. But Hammer told Air Mail (via THR) that he and Angelova had…
Despite Robert Pattinson’s big screen career and Suki Waterhouse’s supermodel status, we don’t know much about their relationship. Both of these Brits prefer to keep their private life out of the public sphere. As their romance continues past the three-year mark, here’s a rundown of their secretive story.July 2018Pattinson and Waterhouse are first linked on July 30 when E!obtains photos of the pair kissing in the streets of London. Per the outlet’s report, the two saw a 9 p.m. showing of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again at Electric Cinema in Notting Hill. They then walked across the street for…
Alphabet’s Google should not restrict app developers from using third-party billing or payment processing services in India, the country’s antitrust body said on Tuesday, as it fined the US giant $113 (roughly Rs. 932 crore) million for anti-competitive practices.The Competition Commission of India (CCI) said Google used its “dominant position” to force app developers to use its in-app payment system, noting the sale of in-app digital goods is a key means for developers to monetize their work.The CCI’s move is the latest setback for Google in one of its priority markets, where it was fined another $162 million (roughly Rs.…
Ozzy Osbourne has canceled upcoming European tour dates, suggesting that he’s done touring for good. In a lengthy statement, he explained that his spine injury from four years ago makes the necessary travel for touring too painful.“My one and only purpose during this time has been to get back on stage. My singing voice is fine. However, after three operations three operations, stem cell treatments, endless physical therapy sessions, and most recently groundbreaking Cybernics (HAL) Treatment, my body is still physically weak,” Osbourne wrote. “I have now come to the realization that I’m not physically capable of doing my upcoming…
National Treasure: Edge of History is ending its first run at Disney+ as part of the schedule for February 6-12. On Wednesday, February 8, the streaming service (sign-up for Disney+ here) will release the tenth and last installment in National Treasure: Edge of History Season 1. Mira Nair (Queen of Katwe) directed the 10-episode series premiere from a screenplay written by original film writers Marianne and Cormac Wibberley. Disney+’s series stars Lisette Alexis as Jess, Catherine Zeta-Jones (Prodigal Son) as Billie, Zuri Reed (Flatbush Misdemeanors) as Tasha, Lyndon Smith (Parenthood) as FBI Agent Ross, Jake Austin Walker (DC’s Stargirl) as Liam, Antonio Cipriano (Jagged…
31 Jan 2023 Looking for some new biography and memoir books for your library? There are so many new releases this week that you’re bound to find a new favorite. You can pick up new books from Yvonne Kason M.D., Jinger Vuolo, Susannah Constantine, and many more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading! Related selena scrolls_pure; if (shouldBeFixed && !isFixed) { header.addClass(“sticky”); isFixed = true; } else if (!shouldBeFixed && isFixed) { header.removeClass(“sticky”); isFixed = false; } e.preventDefault(); }); }); }); ]]> Read The Full Article Here
You won’t need to make a flour roux for your macaroni cheese if you cook your pasta in milk rather than water, says Sam Wong Humans 23 November 2022 By Sam Wong Shutterstock/foodstck CHEESE sauce is one of the first things I remember learning to cook as a child. You melt butter in a pan, whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Then, gradually add the milk, whisking vigorously to avoid lumps. Simmer until it thickens, then mix in the cheese. I must have made macaroni cheese this way dozens of times, but I might never do so…
The first three episodes of 1923 served as a prologue to Spencer Dutton’s (Brandon Sklenar) return to Montana after six years away. He learns of the death of his brother, John Dutton Sr. (James Badge Dale) when fiancée Alexandra (Julia Schlaepfer) reads his long-avoided letters from home aloud. Jolted to action, the couple will take the perilous journey from Africa to Montana in 1923 Episode 5 (the midseason premiere drops Sunday, February 5, on Paramount+). Now that we’re in the main plot of 1923 (and now that we know there will be a Season 2), Schlaepfer breaks down what to…
Photography courtesy of Bottega Veneta The viral trend begs the question: do we *need* pants? I set out to find an answer. By Natalie Michie Date January 25, 2023 You may be wondering how I ended up here. Well, thanks to a series of life choices and an unreasonable amount of time spent on TikTok, I have been called on by forces greater than myself (celebrities; my For You Page) to investigate a pressing issue: Do tights qualify as pants? The thought first crossed my mind in November, when Kendall Jenner stepped out in Los Angeles wearing a Bottega Veneta…
Spotify on Tuesday said third-quarter profit margins were squeezed by slow advertising growth, fanning concerns about the weak global economy’s effect on digital advertising. Spotify shares slid 4 percent in after-hours trading, stung by sector-wide weakness after Google parent Alphabet missed market estimates for quarterly revenue as advertisers cut spending.Spotify, whose stock has fallen 58.5 perent this year, said third-quarter margins were less than it had expected, blaming “some softness in advertising,” currency fluctuations and retroactive royalty payments to songwriters and music publishers.”This is an early indicator of the concerns businesses are having about the economy,” Spotify CEO Daniel Ek told Reuters.…
Boldy James has shared a new video for his song “Another Bando.” The Jai Imani–featuring track landed on Indiana Jones, James’ new collaborative release with producer RichGains, one half of the production duo Blended Babies, which was released in January. Check out the video below.Days before the release of Indiana Jones, James was involved in a serious car wreck in his hometown of Detroit. He was sent to the hospital in critical condition with a broken vertebrae in his neck and orthopedic injuries, according to a statement from his representative. After surgery, he was released from the intensive care unit…
A new Tekken 8 trailer has been released highlighting the return of its iconic assassin, Nina Williams. Nina, whose popularity led to the character starring in the spin-off title Death by Degrees, has been a mainstay of the fighting game series. First introduced in the original Tekken, her assassination background has led her to the Iron Fist tournament several times and she often clashes with her sister, Anna Williams. Check out the Tekken 8 Nina Williams trailer below: “This latest saga begins where the previous title left off, with a world mired deep in the devastating war between Kazuya Mishima…
Mild brain damage may affect memory more than severe injuriesIn a small study, memory recall was better in people with more severe damage to a brain region involved with memory, compared with those with milder damage. With severe damage, other parts of the brain may take on the damaged region’s function Read The Full Article Here
31 Jan 2023 Are you an avid reader of Young Adult books? This week you are in luck! With all of these new novels, you’re bound to find a new favorite book to add to your reading list. This week includes new novels from bestselling authors P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast, Krystal Marquis, and many more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading! Related selena scrolls_pure; if (shouldBeFixed && !isFixed) { header.addClass(“sticky”); isFixed = true; } else if (!shouldBeFixed && isFixed) { header.removeClass(“sticky”); isFixed = false; } e.preventDefault(); }); }); }); ]]> Read The Full Article Here
One of TV’s most iconic daytime series is coming to an end. Dr. Phil McGraw announced Tuesday evening that his show would wrap up this spring following the conclusion of the 2022-23 season. According to Variety, the hope is to keep the show’s legacy continuing with repeats. Much like Judge Judy, these shows tend to still pack a punch even in encores, meaning that the markets will be interested in keeping it around in some capacity. “I have been blessed with over 25 wonderful years in daytime television,” McGraw said in a statement. “With this show, we have helped thousands…
Graphical abstract. Credit: Science of The Total Environment (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161512 Exposure to high doses of micro-sized polyethylene has adverse effects on cells, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland finds. The researchers investigated the toxicity of micro-sized polyethylene in two different human colorectal cancer cell lines. Being one of our most common plastics, polyethylene is used for a variety of purposes, for example as packaging material. Exposure to high doses of polyethylene was found to decrease cell viability and increase the production of reactive oxygen species in cell mitochondria, which are vital energy-producing organelles. The findings were…
Photography Courtesy of Launchmetrics Did we mention this manicure trend is J.Lo-approved? By Lauren Knowles Date January 26, 2023 If you’re a manicure minimalist who has attempted to expand your polish palette with vibrant shades and elaborate designs, you likely know the feeling of nail regret all too well. Two steps out of the salon door and you’re already plotting your return, wishing you’d gone with one of your beloved nude shades. Feeling seen by this sentiment? We think Jennifer Lopez’s lipgloss nails were made for you. Now, don’t be fooled by the rocks that she’s got, J.Lo loves a…
In fact, the federal government has required that states applying for public charger money submit plans detailing how they’ll support a new workforce to service them. “One of the biggest things we’re really excited about is the continued emphasis on reliability,” says Walter Thorn, head of product at ChargerHelp, which provides operations and maintenance services to charging companies and governments. The company is working with the Society of Automotive Engineers, an international standards body, to define what skills are needed to service chargers, and create certifications for them. It’s a first step in training up more electric-vehicle charger repairers. Construction CrunchIn…
Actors, pop stars, athletes, royalty… heavy metal touches everyone. In this list, you’ll see celebrities you know are metalheads, and others you never could have imagined get down to the Devil’s music.Pretty much every metal fan on earth celebrates Jim Carrey inviting Cannibal Corpse to perform in Ace Ventura, but did you know Cameron Diaz would only date metalheads growing up? Lady Gaga wears her metal fandom proudly all the time, but fellow pop superstar Demi Lovato moshed at deathcore and metalcore shows during her formative years.Can you name a country with a metalhead president? We can, and he’s not…
HBO Max’s The Last of Us is proving to be incredibly popular. That’ll only be helped by the fact that they’ve made the first episode free on their platform. If you’re in the U.S., you can access the first episode without a subscription using the HBO Max app. If you’re in the U.K., you can access the episode on SkyTV, or even on YouTube.Reviews for the show have been resoundingly positive everywhere, which is kind of huge. It’s not often that TV and movies that use video games as source material come out to much fanfare, but The Last of Us has managed…
From A Quiet Place to HBO’s new release of The Last of Us, the American public is morbidly fascinated by disaster stories. There’s an intimate, almost too-close-to-home sense of horror that comes from seeing the cities, states and country we know on the precipice of collapse. But what if it isn’t some sort of extraterrestrial attack or fungal zombie outbreak that threatens to do the United States in? What if in these stories, it’s the evils of humanity? These five tales construct terrifying stories of what could be a parallel — or future — reality of the United States. From…
Since the Large Hadron Collider turned up nothing in its search for supersymmetry, physicists have turned their attention to the axion, says Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, a self-described superfan of this hypothetical particle Physics | Columnist 23 November 2022 By Chanda Prescod-Weinstein Shutterstock/NASA images REGULAR readers of this column know that when it comes to dark matter candidates, I am something of an axion superfan. This hypothetical particle was theorised in the 1970s as part of a solution to a problem in the standard model of particle physics that is still outstanding. For the past eight years, the axion has been the…