At the risk of sounding like a sanctimonious teenager on Booktok, let me humblebrag for a second: I’ve read nearly 100 books so far this year. Turns out it wasn’t that hard and didn’t cost an arm and a leg. My goal for 2023 is to read 200 books. As a kid, I was obsessed with reading. I always had my nose between pages, much to the chagrin of my parents, teachers, and anyone trying to have a conversation with me over the dinner table. Like many of my peers, I stopped reading so voraciously as I got older, gradually letting…
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Widespread protests against China’s zero-covid policy have led the country to ease some restrictions, but its failure to vaccinate older people means this could lead to millions of deaths Health | Analysis 1 December 2022 By Michael Le Page There have been protests against China’s severe covid-19 restrictions in cities including Beijing and ShanghaiJEROME FAVRE/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock In response to protests in many parts of the country, China is easing some of the draconian measures it imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. But the government’s failure to vaccinate the most vulnerable people means that the relaxation of restrictions risks causing…
Still riding the high of their May full-length debut A Light for Attracting Attention, The Smile have announced a new live album. The Smile at Montreux Jazz Festival, July 2022 was recorded — wait for it — at the trio’s Montreux Jazz Festival set back in July, and it’ll be available to stream this Wednesday, December 14th. Update: Take a listen below. What’s more, you can also catch a full playback of the performance over at The Smile’s YouTube channel for 48 hours only, beginning tomorrow, December 13th at 3:00 p.m. ET. That performance not only marked one of the first…
During Comic-Con Experience 2022, Disney released the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 trailer. “In Marvel Studios Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 our beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days,” reads the synopsis. “Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.” Check out the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 trailer below: Bautista, Sean Gunn, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Bradley…
15 Dec 2022 Books to Read for Fans of the Divergent Series The Divergent books are some of the best-known dystopian books that have inspired a generation of readers (and writers!). If you love reading about societies on the edge of collapse with lots of twists and turns, tons of action, and maybe a little romance, you’ll love these new fantasy and science fiction releases! My Evil Eye (Furies) by A.L. Hawke Release Date: October 17, 2022 While shelving books at Sunland University’s library in Florida, a librarian named Medusa meets Ash. Ash takes her out to a nightclub by…
One of Hollywood’s biggest franchises is getting the television treatment, as National Treasure: Edge of History breezes into the universe this week. The series is a continuation of the movies, with a talented cast that brings the new adventure to life. The lively Lyndon Smith is one of the franchise’s new faces, and she brings a wonderful spirit to the role of Agent Ross. TV Fanatic had a spirited chat with Lyndon ahead of the premiere as we picked her brain about all things National Treasure. So, be sure to check it out and then dive into the fantastic new…
A single particle has no temperature. It has a certain energy or a certain speed — but it is not possible to translate that into a temperature. Only when dealing with random velocity distributions of many particles, a well-defined temperature emerges. How can the laws of thermodynamics arise from the laws of quantum physics? This is a topic that has attracted growing attention in recent years. At TU Wien (Vienna), this question has now been pursued with computer simulations, which showed that chaos plays a crucial role: Only where chaos prevails do the well-known rules of thermodynamics follow from quantum…
If there’s one thing every beauty editor can agree on, it’s that the Youth to the People Superfood Cleanser is a must-have. Whether you’re dealing with dry skin, acne-prone skin, or even extremely sensitive skin, this clean skincare brand nailed their cleanser formula, making it one of the most coveted, universally loved products on the market. And now, for Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale, you can buy this cleanser, along with other bestsellers from the brand, for a whopping 20 percent off.Youth To The People Kale + Green Tea Superfood CleanserYouth To The People Kale + Green Tea Superfood CleanserThis…
Programmers have, of course, always studied, learned from, and copied each other’s code. But not everyone is sure it is fair for AI to do the same, especially if AI can then churn out tons of valuable code itself, without respecting the source material’s license requirements. “As a technologist, I’m a huge fan of AI ,” Butterick says. “I’m looking forward to all the possibilities of these tools. But they have to be fair to everybody.”Thomas Dohmke, the CEO of GitHub, says that Copilot now comes with a feature designed to prevent copying from existing code. “When you enable this,…
Back in July, Loudwire reported that Limp Bizkit had to cancel their planned summer tour of Europe and the U.K. due to frontman Fred Durst’s “personal health concerns.” Since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting an announcement of rescheduled dates, and luckily, it’s finally been made.In an Instagram post shared this past Thursday (Dec. 8), the band presented a fresh poster for the new shows – which will continue their tour for 2021’s comeback LP, Still Sucks – alongside this caption: “You’re a pea in 2023.”Although Limp Bizkit were able to fulfill their April – May 2022 stints in the…
Marvel Studios has released a new featurette promoting Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania‘s release. Titled The Legacy of Ant-Man, this video goes over Scott Lang’s journey as the titular hero, from the first film up until Quantumania. RELATED: Ant-Man 3 Director: Kang the Conqueror Will Have ‘Profound Impact on the MCU’ The video begins with Scott Lang, played by Paul Rudd, leaving prison at the beginning of the first Ant-Man film. From there, it covers his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, showing his adventures in Ant-Man, Captain America: Civil War, Ant-Man and the Wasp, and Avengers: Endgame. The video ends with a short preview of Ant-Man and The Wasp:…
A week and a half before the midterm elections, a man broke into Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s house, screaming “Where’s Nancy?” and attacked her husband with a hammer. David DePape, charged in the attack, had posted a slew of rants that included references to a sprawling conspiracy theory known as QAnon, which claims that Democratic, Satan-worshipping pedophiles are trying to control the world’s politics and media. Several hours before, Fox News’s Tucker Carlson interviewed right-wing activist Christopher Rufo, who claimed drag queens participating in book readings were trying to “sexualize children.” The people who support these events, he said, want to…
Atom & Molly: The Wireframe Edition by Norman Katz Atom & Molly: The Wireframe Edition is the imagining of a relationship but between two perfectly paired particles: Atom, an atom, and Molly, a molecule. Across 95 panels, discover the humor, science, and culture involved in their personalities and careers, and meet the other sub-atomic characters in their microscopic world. As described by the tag line “The World’s First Sub-Atomic Comic”©, Atom & Molly is the first comic that uses sub‑atomic particles as anthropomorphic characters themselves and brings them to life. The comic’s creator provides commentary with each panel that develops…
Riley Keough is set to headline and executive produce Hulu’s upcoming series, Under The Bridge, according to Deadline. The show is based on Rebecca Godfrey’s best-selling true-crime novel of the same name. Godfrey had been in development on the project with the streamer before she passed away from lung cancer in October 2022. Keough will play Godfrey in the series — which looks at how the author gained the trust of the killers of 14-year-old Reena Virk, the Canadian teen who died of a brutal beating and drowning death after enduring years of relentless bullying. (Credit: Amazon) When the crime…
In my head, my party-season look is a cross between Liberace, Celine Dion and Diana Ross—iconic, entertainer, full-on extra ensembles that leave everyone else in the shade. In reality, that kind of vibe doesn’t work for the Christmas do in the canteen or down the pub with mates, so the outfits need to be dialled down accordingly. Yes, there will still be sparkle, but it might come in the slightly more understated form of a sequined skirt with a grey cashmere knit or a pair of decorative earrings set against a simple, minimalistic bustier and jeans combination. As much as I…
Fossil fuels are rapidly warming the planet, and the aerosols from their combustion kill millions of people each year. So we need to rapidly decarbonize. But in an ironic twist, those aerosols actually have one beneficial side effect: They cool the atmosphere. It creates an odd climate contradiction. If we burn less gas, oil, and coal, we’ll stop loading the sky with planet-warming carbon, but we’ll also load it with fewer planet-cooling aerosols. ContentThis content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.But exactly how much cooling we get from aerosols, and how strong that effect will be as…
Buried nuts would quickly rot in the tropical rainforests of Hainan Island, so flying squirrels have taught themselves carpentry instead Life 1 December 2022 By Michael Le Page A nut with a groove chewed in a band around the centre and wedged in the fork of a tree branch in a tropical rainforest on Hainan Island, ChinaQinWenHao Two species of flying squirrel living in the tropical rainforests of Hainan Island off China carve grooves around nuts so they can be wedged in the forks of twigs without falling out. Suqin Fang at Sun Yat-Sen University in Guangzhou, China, says one one…
[] Skip to main content “As a victim of sexual assault, I am endlessly triggered and mindblown,” the singer wrote on a since-deleted Instagram Story. Kehlani performs onstage at IN BLOOM, imagined by Kehlani presented by Grey Goose Essences at Pier 17 on July 10, 2022 in New York City. Bryan Bedder/GI for Grey Goose Essences Kehlani is speaking out after being sexually assaulted at one of her recent concerts. The star, who just wrapped up the European stretch of their Blue Water Road Trip tour, took to their Instagram Stories on Monday night (Dec. 12) to share frustration over the…
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16 Dec 2022 The Buzziest Books of December | 2022 The month of December was a great time for readers with a host of exciting new releases from bestselling authors. So many page-turning novels will captivate you from cover to cover. If you want to know what new books everyone has been talking about, here are our picks for December’s 10 most noteworthy releases. Happy reading! Uneven Futures: Strategies for Community Survival from Speculative Fiction by Ben Abraham and More Release Date: December 20, 2022 Essays on speculative/science fiction explore the futures that feed our most cherished fantasies and terrifying…
The cast of HBO Max‘s Dune spinoff series, Dune: The Sisterhood, continues to grow as Mark Strong, Jade Anouka, and Chris Mason join the ensemble as production begins in Budapest. Unlike the blockbuster Denis Villeneuve film based on Frank Herbert’s novel, which is currently filming the sequel, Dune: Part Two — the series is set 10,000 years before Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) ascends to power. Instead, it follows the Harkonnen Sisters as they combine powers to take down humankind, establishing the mythical cult known as Bene Gesserit. (Credit: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for BFI; Emma McIntyre/Getty Images) Strong, Anouka, and Mason…
An analysis of a fossil has revealed a new species of dinosaur named Natovenator polydontus. It was semi-aquatic, looked a bit like a duck and ate meat Life 1 December 2022 By Corryn Wetzel An artist’s impression of Natovenator polydontusYusik Choi A new species of dinosaur is the first found to have a streamlined body like diving birds but not belong to the feathered class of dinosaurs that modern-day birds evolved from. This suggests that streamlined bodies evolved independently in different lineages of theropods, a group of hollow-boned dinosaurs that walked on two legs and mainly ate meat, including Tyrannosaurus…
Finding lingerie that fits so well you barely know you’re wearing it is what we all wish for. But much like finding the perfect-fit jeans, the search for a great bra can be a tricky task. With so many gorgeous styles out there now, though, we no longer have to just rely on basic (but very comfy) T-shirt bras and styles that become ugly as soon as they reach cup sizes DD and upwards. Instead, there are so many amazing brands creating comfy and pretty bras for every body. And we wanted to tell you about the ones we go to for certain styles. …
The government plans to set up appellate committees to redress grievances that users may have against the way social media platforms initially addressed their complaints regarding content and other issues, officials said.While tech giant Meta (which owns Facebook and WhatsApp) and microblogging site Twitter have been pushing for a self-regulated grievance appellate framework, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) wants adjudications to be done by three-member grievance appellate committees.The panels will be constituted by tweaks in the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.Amendments may provide for social media platforms to acknowledge within 24…
Last month, HBO canceled Westworld after four seasons, and now, WarnerMedia plans to pull the series from its streaming library altogether. According to Variety, HBO Max also plans to remove The Nevers from its catalog. Joss Whedon created the latter show, which premiered in 2021 and was supposed to premiere the second half of Season 1 next year. Sources told the trade those remaining episodes may air on another platform. HBO Max’s decision to pull Westworld and The Nevers also follows one announced on the same day, to rescind its Season 2 renewal of the Jake Johnson and Ophelia Lovibond-starring Minx and instead cancel the comedy instead. Season…
Samuel L. Jackson is identified with Quentin Tarantino’s movies more than any other actor. To date, he has appeared in five of Tarantino’s films: Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Kill Bill: Vol. 2, Django Unchained, and The Hateful Eight, half of the director’s entire filmography. (Jackson also narrates Inglorious Basterds if you want to count that too.)But as simpatico as Jackson and Tarantino are as collaborators, they don’t see eye to eye on everything. As super-spy Nick Fury, Jackson has been one of the cornerstones of the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2008’s Iron Man, and Tarantino recently criticized the “Marvel-ization” of Hollywood, and claimed the actors who play their signature superheroes are “not movie…
The first match of the men’s football World Cup kicked off in Qatar on 20 November, when the temperature was expected to be around 30 °C and humidity approaching 60%. When Qatar first won the bid to host the tournament 12 years ago, extreme heat was one of several concerns; since then, the average annual temperature in the country has risen by around 1°C. The 2022 tournament is the first to be held in November, to avoid Qatar’s hot summer. But how will the footballers fare? And does the tournament hold lessons for how sport more generally can adapt to a warming world? The most telling measure when it…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write A Nice Place Full of Good People? In February of 2018, I attempted suicide and was illegally held in a psych ward for seventeen days. I had always wanted to be an author but had never finished any manuscripts. Upon being discharged I decided to turn the experience into something productive and chronicle the time I spent there. I spent the next month in a hurried panic, desperately trying to get my time there on to the page before it faded from memory. If you had to pick theme…
the long-awaited return of the hit comedy series Party Down has a premiere date! Starz revealed Wednesday that the new season will premiere on Friday, February 24 at midnight on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms and internationally on the LIONSGATE+ premium streaming platform in the UK, Brazil and Latin America. On linear, it will debut on STARZ at 9:00 PM ET/PT in the U.S. and Canada. The third season will consist of six new episodes. Here’s the official logline: Ten years later, most of the Party Down catering team have moved on, including actor/bartender Henry Pollard (Adam Scott, “Severance,” “Parks…
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