This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Many years ago as a teen, I heard a quote that really resonated with me: “The reason grandparents and grandchildren get along so well is that they have a common enemy.” Sam Levenson, an American humorist, said it, and I instantly understood it. My grandmother was so fun, but my mom was a drag. But as I got older, I realized, my mother’s relationship with her own mother was the same as mine: they had a complicated relationship, too. Complicated family dynamics make…
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Chet! Chet! This was one, if there ever was, a befitting, emotional, and poetic series finale. See Season 3 Episode 8 concludes one of the most well-thought out and ingenious premises to ever grace television. We have enjoyed, cried, angered, and laughed while watching this saga that has unfolded on our screens for three years. This series finale was one for the books. Many decisions were made, some we might disagree with, but it is what it is. Strap in as we explore all this. Most of us wanted to see a great battle and were not disappointed. Anders Engstrom directed all…
Over the past year, as people stopped making appointments with health care providers to check for COVID and shifted to taking home tests instead, health officials lost their tight grip on case tallies. And in turn, it became tougher to spot a new viral variant or wave of the pandemic. Thankfully epidemiologists had a solution—in poop, or rather sewage. In September 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention established the National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) with the goal of collecting and testing local levels of the virus that causes COVID at treatment plants across the country. While the idea…
Hailey Bieber continued her reign as one of Los Angeles’ best dressed street style stars, stepping out in a green mini skirt, white top, and black leather jacket yesterday with hoop earrings and New Balance sneakers. The early fall ensemble was one of Bieber’s best casual looks of the season so far. Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin//Getty ImagesThis isn’t Bieber’s only headline-making outfit this week. She also was photographed out at a Pilates class with Kendall Jenner. Bieber showed off her fall workout style then, pairing a Worn Vintage leather jacket with a gray sports bra and matching leggings. Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin//Getty ImagesA day later, she…
There’s nothing wrong with my SodaStream, but it’s been looking a bit long in the tooth lately. It’s a Jet model that’s gotta be around 10 years old and is scuffed up enough that I moved it from my countertop to a cupboard in a fit of appliance shame.Perhaps this was why at a recent trade show I paused longer than I otherwise might have in front of a Swedish steel-and-glass number called the Aarke Carbonator Pro. With a riveted-on name tag, the whole thing would be right at home in a grad-school science lab. When I called one in…
Queens of the Stone Age are reissuing their self-titled debut album in two editions, on black or orange vinyl, on October 21. It will be restored to its original track listing, omitting the tracks added on the 2011 reissue, and will feature the original Frank Kozik artwork and an obi-strip designed by the band’s longtime collaborator Boneface. Reissues of the band’s two latest albums, 2013’s Like Clockwork and 2017’s Villains, will follow on December 9, also with new obi-strips and on colored vinyl.A digital reissue of the debut, out today, precedes the vinyl. Back in 2019, Queens of the Stone…
Who says video game movies never live up to the hype? It’s not a hard rule. Will Speck and Josh Gordon are stepping up to the plate to adapt The Oregon Trail. Somehow, it seems like video game adaptations are treated as sacred. You have to really care about the source material, otherwise, rabid fans aren’t going to be happy. The Oregon Trail does hold a special place in the hearts of many kids of the ’80s and ’90s. But it’s a weird game overall.The Oregon Trail wasn’t really something many people went out of their way to play because it was…
The Tampa Bay area has all the hallmarks of hurricane vulnerability: a large urban population, extensive coastal development and a network of easily flooded rivers. The only thing missing has been a hurricane. But with Hurricane Ian bringing Category 4 winds, 10 feet of storm surge and up to 25 inches of rain, experts are warning about massive and lasting damage to Florida’s second-most populous metro area. “There will be catastrophic flooding and life-threatening storm surge,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Tuesday. Disaster modeler Enki Research said Ian would cause at least $54 billion in damage—roughly the same cost of…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Celtic mythology has been a source of inspiration for writers, artists, and historians for centuries. The tales of King Arthur and his knights are perhaps the most famous from the broad collection of stories that fall under the ‘Celtic mythology’ umbrella, but there are many other tales and characters that are just as fascinating, including legendary figures like Cú Chulainn and figures like selkies, giants, and the Fair Folk. These stories have sparked the imaginations of many different writers, both in fiction and…
It’s easy to forget that in 2008, basketball fans wondered if LeBron James — years away from the first of his four NBA titles — was clutch enough to win the big one. Kobe Bryant was considered a selfish player who’d influenced the departure of star center Shaquille O’Neal from the Lakers. And the USA Basketball team, made up of top pros, languished as an also-ran that hadn’t made the 2006 world finals. As the stirring doc, The Redeem Team, shows, that changed when Bryant joined fellow stars training for a chance to win in the 2008 Beijing Games. His…
Hugo x Imaginary Ones World Mental Health Day NFT Considering a new boot style for the fall? Acne Studios’ latest collab just might be a fit. By Sarah Mariotti Date October 15, 2022 Hugo launches an NFT collection titled “Embrace Your Emotions” Hugo x Imaginary Ones ‘Embrace Your Emotions’ NFT Collection Hugo has recently joined the list of fashion brands that use NFTs. With the help of the metaverse experts at Imaginary Ones, the label has created a 360-degree digital experience with an overarching theme of emotions. Its aim? To encourage everyone to connect with how they’re feeling, whether positive…
As the midterm election season kicks into high gear, platforms across the web will begin rolling out enhanced protections to guard against digital threats to the democratic process. While every platform has different policies and approaches—from warnings and educational reminders at the top of news feeds to limitations on replies and reposts—a common strategy lies at the heart of many of the features being rolled out across the web: they’re all prompting users to slow down a bit. These efforts are reversing a long-held course, and they reflect a wider reconsideration of what was once the industry’s enemy number one:…
Chris Cornell’s death in May of 2017 came as a shock to everyone, but especially to his family. During an appearance last night (Sept. 15) on SiriusXM’s Gayle King in the House, Vicky Cornell opened up about her husband’s death, and why she thinks suicide needs to be discussed more.It’s been over five years since the musician died by suicide while on tour with Soundgarden in Detroit, Mich. His widow assured that she and her two children still talk about him every day as a way of keeping his memory alive, but noted that his death was entirely unexpected.“Chris did not suffer suicidal ideation,…
AMC released the first The Walking Dead: Dead City images for its upcoming spin-off series.RELATED: The Walking Dead Universe Trailer Teases Upcoming 2023 Spin-offsFormerly titled Isle of the Dead, the Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan-centered spin-off has now been titled The Walking Dead: Dead City, which will find the unlikely pair of Maggie and Negan navigating “a post-apocalyptic Manhattan long ago cut off from the mainland. The crumbling city is filled with the dead and denizens who have made New York City their own world full of anarchy, danger, beauty, and terror.”Check out The Walking Dead: Dead City images below: RELATED: Melissa McBride Exits The…
Researchers recently unearthed ancient DNA buried underneath the seafloor in the Scotia Sea north of mainland Antarctica. (Image credit: Shutterstock) (opens in new tab)DNA from ancient microorganisms, some of which dates back to roughly 1 million years ago, has been discovered beneath the seafloor in Antarctica. The DNA is the oldest ever discovered from seafloor sediments, a new study shows. Scientists accidentally collected the unusual genetic samples, known as sedimentary ancient DNA or sedaDNA, up to 584 feet (178 meters) beneath the seafloor as part of a 2019 survey led by the International Ocean Discovery Program in the Scotia Sea north…
13 Oct 2022 New Literary Fiction Books to Feed Your Soul Looking for good books that examine life’s obstacles, the complexities of love, or overcoming tragedy? Look no further than our curated list of new literary fiction books! Kissproof World by William West Release Date: August 30, 2022 Kissproof World tells the story of Neva Bell, a young therapist, who grapples with her past as she tries to help six troubled teens living at a halfway house on the Texas coast. Despite her efforts to help them, life at Morning House begins to unravel with deception, revenge and murder. Buy…
1. The Green Council Convenes – House of the Dragon There’s a lot to unpack, but these three look like they’re ready to cause an uprising. 2. Aemond in the Town – House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 9 Aemond looks to be beyond the walls of the castle on House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 9. 3. Ser Harrold at the Green Council – House of the Dragon Season 1 Episode 9 Ser Harrold is trying to make sense of what has transpired. Who will help him? 4. Alicent Prepares – House of the Dragon Season 1…
[]Want to know how to get fit? When it comes to exercise, the actual starting part often isn’t the problem – it’s finding a fitness regime that you enjoy and make part of your lifestyle.[]US guidelines state that we should all be doing 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise every week, as well as muscle-strengthening workouts twice a week. But only 23 percent of Americans are reaching this target, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (opens in new tab) (NCHS). []We all know that exercise…
If you do want to try the topical route, Aguilar says almost everyone can benefit from using vitamin E topically. “Vitamin E works well to assist with wound healing and scar maturation,” Parcells says. “It’s also helpful as an antioxidant and can be used alongside vitamin C to assist in repairing skin damage. It’s a great moisturiser and can be therapeutic in improving skin tone and elasticity.”Specific skin types that might benefit the most from vitamin E are those with chronically dry and inflamed skin, atopic dermatitis, and eczema, Rodney says. But check with your dermatologist first before using it…
It’s a little frightening how much this solar-powered device can do. It’s an upgrade from the $600 Garmin 1040, using mostly the same design but adding solar power along with some other improvements. The upper and lower panels above and below the 3.5-inch touchscreen capture 100 percent of the sun’s rays, while the screen itself also captures solar power but at a less efficient rate. The extended battery life is impressive: While the battery-powered Garmin 1040 averages 35 hours and is capable of 70 hours in battery-saver mode, this solar version of the 1040 increases that average to 45 hours…
[] { e.preventDefault(); }); ]]> Skip to main content Cardi celebrated her birthday with a burlesque-themed function hosted at Poppy Nightclub in Los Angeles and was showered with roses and a rare watch by husband Offset. Offset and Cardi B attend Cardi B Hosts Fashion Night Out on September 17, 2022 in New York City. Shareif Ziyadat/GI Rapper Offset did not disappoint when it came to his wife Cardi B’s birthday on Tuesday (Oct. 11). The “Tomorrow 2” rapper, who turned 30, was gifted larger-than-life bouquets made up of red roses all over her house, in addition massive candles. Explore…
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13 Oct 2022 Fantasy and Science Fiction Books to Read if You Like Shadow and Bone Have you been looking for some new books to read while you await the next Shadow and Bone season? Look no further than these amazing releases from bestselling authors Martha Carr, Michael Anderle, C.N. Crawford, Eliza Raine, Dante King, Dakota Krout, and Alexey Osadchuk. Enjoy your new adventures! Sophie Briggs and the Spike of Death by Martha Carr & Michael Anderle Release Date: August 29, 2022 “A great inspirational story!” -Amazon Reviewer. Sophia Briggs has passed the entrance exam and is a freshman at…
Grey’s Anatomy’s creative comeback looks set to continue on Grey’s Anatomy Season 19 Episode 3, which brings back the legendary Addison Montgomery. That’s right, folks: Kate Walsh is back in the building, and we could not be more excited. “Bailey recruits the interns to create a series of social media videos informing teens about sexual health,” the official logline teases. “The videos, filmed at Grey Sloan in front of a group of high schoolers, hit home as a student has medical complications during her visit.” The official teaser for the episode shows Bailey returning to the hospital and taking the…
October has been a month of marshalling alliances. And in the ally gathering game, Joe Biden and NATO have come out on top. With the exception of one important Putin victory. There was a vote in the general assembly of the United Nations on October 12th to condemn Russian annexation of Ukrainian territories. The West won the vote 143 to 5. In other words, 143 nations voted to condemn the Russian invasion. Only five sided with Russia. Putin’s rain of up to 185 rocket attacks a day on civilian structures in Ukrainian cities was so appalling that states in Russia’s stealth…
The massive asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs also triggered mega-earthquakes that lasted months. Around 66 million years ago, an asteroid approximately 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) across smashed into Earth near the Yucatan Peninsula, plunging the planet into darkness and causing a mass extinction that wiped out 80% of animal life — including all the non-avian dinosaurs.The tremendous mega-quake caused by the collision left its mark in rocks around the Gulf of Mexico, according to new research presented Sunday (Oct. 9) at the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America (GSA).Hermann Bermúdez, a geology doctoral student at Montclair State University…
Chances are, you’re highly familiar with Lululemon’s Everywhere Belt Bag ($38). The versatile wardrobe essential is quite literally famous on social media, particularly TikTok and Instagram. It’s become so popular that it’s nearly impossible for the brand to keep it in stock. What’s more, countless brands have come out with lesser-price dupes to keep up with the crossbody hype. That’s all to say, though, that the Everywhere Belt Bag is still highly sought-after, and I completely understand why. Although it sells out often, be sure to check for restocks. If you can’t wait that long, the Everywhere Fleece Belt Bag…
There’s a uniquely bitter rage that comes from being asked to click every box that contains a parking meter only to then be told that you missed one because of a tiny sliver of gray that barely floated into the periphery of an otherwise empty, adjacent square. It’s a familiar fury, and one that captchas have been provoking across the web for years, but these maddening tools are important for blocking bots from conducting fraud and other abuse. Google’s reCaptcha, the dominant tool around the world for implementing these checks, came out with a version in 2018 that uses machine…
Everyone has to start somewhere, and before Trivium’s Matt Heafy delivered some of the most killer gutturals in metal, he actually was a pop-punk kid. Heafy shared his past while highlighting a new collaboration he did with Ten Second Songs mastermind Anthony Vincent, with the pair teaming up to cover Blink-182’s “dammit” in 20 different styles.Teasing the collaboration via social media, Heafy wrote, “Did you know that the first band I ever tried out for – at the age of 11/12 – was a pop punk band? My tryout song was ‘dammit.'”He adds, “When I didn’t make it in the…
There’s really never been a film franchise quite like what’s about to happen with Avatar. Some studios have taken on a chance on making two sequels back-to-back; the last two Back to the Futures were shot that way, as were the first two Matrix sequels. But James Cameron isn’t making two Avatar sequels back to back; he’s making four back to back to back to back. And while the first of these movies, Avatar: The Way of Water, doesn’t even debut until December, Cameron has already shot a significant portion of the fourth film — which isn’t even scheduled to open in theaters under the best circumstances…