What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Movement (Time Corrector Series Book 2)? In 1994, I dreamed of speaking with a girl fluently in Japanese. Trains were flying over buildings, and I was bidding goodbye to her. I ignored it and dived into Calculus, Statistics, and Quantum Mechanics. The dream reappeared again in 2020, and I could see the sunset in her eyes this time. So I named her Akane and started fleshing out the story. I wrote the story so that I wouldn’t forget it. If you had to pick theme songs for the…
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Labelled pots found in a 2,500-year-old embalming workshop have revealed the plant and animal extracts used to prepare ancient Egyptian mummies — including ingredients originating hundreds and even thousands of kilometres away. Chemical analysis of the pots’ contents has identified complex mixtures of botanical resins and other substances, some of them from plants that grow as far away as southeast Asia. The discovery was reported in a 1 February paper in Nature. Previously, insights into the embalming process have come from two main sources: historical texts and chemical analyses of the mummies themselves. But linking these strands of information has proved…
We’ve long known there was an ancient language that gave rise to English, Bengali and dozens of other tongues – now we’re on the brink of working out where Proto-Indo-European was spoken Humans 23 November 2022 By Andrea Valentino Andy Smith MOTHER. There can scarcely be a more emotive word in the English language. We can imagine children howling it as they wake from nightmares, and centenarians whispering it on their death beds. A 2004 survey proclaimed it the most beautiful word in English, and artists have evoked it in countless poems and plays. Yet even though it can conjure…
The second Tuesday in February brought some long-gone shows back to the night with the debuts of their final seasons. The Flash Season 9 Episode 1 had 512,000 viewers and a 0.1 rating. The superhero drama was down vs. its prior premiere and average. Leading out of that, Kung Fu’s midseason premiere did 440,000 viewers and a 0.0 rating in the demo. The CW has yet to renew or cancel Kung Fu. From a creative standpoint, the series is strong and deserves another pickup. But with all of the changes at The CW, there’s no telling what might happen. Over…
On Christmas Day, the Prince and Princess of Wales walked around Sandringham church with their children, leading to an absolutely adorable moment between Prince Louis and his older sister, Princess Charlotte. In a viral clip on Twitter, four-year-old Louis can be seen running up to seven-year-old Charlotte with a bouquet of flowers.He calls her name excitedly and then hands her the lovely gift in front of onlookers. Prince William then leans down towards his son and gathers him in with the Charlotte and their eldest brother, Prince George, as they continue their walk through the crowd. The adorable and affectionate…
Microsoft is set to post its slowest quarterly revenue growth in over five years on Tuesday, with some analysts casting doubts whether the company can maintain its annual outlook in the face of a PC market slowdown and a strong dollar.A spike in inflation this year has fanned worries of a global economic slowdown and forced consumers and businesses to pull spending on computers and laptops, sapping sales of some of Microsoft’s key products including Windows and the Office suite.Adding to the squeeze, the dollar has climbed more than 17 percent, weighing on the earnings of companies with big global…
Shania Twain is the undisputed queen of the U.K. albums chart as her sixth studio album, Queen of Me (EMI), opens at No. 1. The Canadian country veteran bags her third Official U.K. No. 1, as Queen of Me sees off the challenge of Raye’s debut album My 21st Century Blues (Human Re Sources), less than 2,500 chart units behind for a second-place start, the Official Charts Company reports. Queen Of Me is Shania’s sixth U.K. 10 top album, which includes the leaders Come On Over (1998) and Now (2017), and it’s the week’s best-seller on vinyl. Explore See…
A brand new Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania TV spot for Marvel Studios‘ highly-anticipated sequel has been released. The film is scheduled to arrive in theaters on February 17. The video features new action-packed footage of the big showdown between Kang the Conqueror and Ant-Man and his allies. It also continues to highlight Kang’s ominous plans for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as he threatens to burn all life out of time. Check out the Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania TV spot below: In Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly once again share top billing as Scott…
From the author of the bestselling novel Float comes a slow-burn romance about doing the right thing. When Laurel Cates uncovers a shocking truth about her university’s football coach, it takes all of her courage to publish the story in the school’s paper. Bodie St James, the star quarterback whose own career now hangs in the balance, confronts Laurel time and time again about her choices. As they navigate their new realities, Laurel and Bodie must decide where their values lie, and reckon with the price of the truth. Read The Full Article Here
Childbirth is a vulnerable experience, both emotionally and physically. Giving birth, whether vaginally or through a cesarean section, creates opportunities for bacteria to infect both the parent and newborn, and sometimes these infections can cause the parent’s immune response to spiral out of control. That extreme response to infection, called sepsis, is the third most common global cause of death during or after childbirth. Millions of cases of maternal sepsis occur each year, mostly in low- and middle-income countries. It can be particularly difficult for doctors to detect and treat it in time because the usual symptoms of sepsis—such as…
The Peripheral is sticking around at Prime Video. Amazon confirmed a renewal for The Peripheral Season 2 on Thursday. The drama from Westworld creators Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan stars Chloë Grace Moretz and is based on the novel of the same name by William Gibson. “We are thrilled to continue the journey into Season 2 and delve deeper into the incredible world that [author William] Gibson created,” creators Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan said in a statement. “On behalf of Scott Smith, Vincenzo Natali and the entire team, we’re grateful to our partners at Amazon and, most of all,…
Photography by Getty Images Bieber just debuted a short blunt bob. By Jennifer Berry Date January 23, 2023 Hailey Bieber really just said “let’s all get bob haircuts.” The model and beauty entrepreneur debuted a short blunt chop on TikTok on January 21 and it’s safe to say we’ll be seeing more of the Hailey Bieber haircut in the coming weeks. @haileybieberoops ️ original sound – sped up sounds Mrs. Bieber’s current style and beauty influence is unmatched. Whether it’s the uncomplicated delight of the glazed donut nails created by her manicurist Zola Ganzorigt or the subtle sexiness of sheer…
The United States Federal Aviation Administration today halted flights taking off across the country beginning early this morning and continuing until 9 am ET. The pause—the first of its kind in the US since the September 11, 2001 attacks—delayed thousands of flights and created a cascade of further delays and cancellations throughout the day. Those familiar with the FAA’s systems say the outage is unprecedented, but caps off years of frustration as the agency works to transition its complex processes to the cloud.The situation was caused by an outage in a critical system the FAA uses to distribute real-time data…
King of the Hill is officially getting a revival on Hulu. Series creator Mike Judge is producing the revived animated comedy with longtime associate Greg Daniels, along with Saladin Patterson. Hulu has not yet revealed when new episodes will appear on the platform.Following the lives of the nuclear Hill family and neighbors in suburban Texas, King of the Hill launched in 1997, following closely in the wake of Judge’s hit Beavis and Butt-Head. It ran for 13 seasons on Fox, ending in September 2009 and hitting Hulu in 2018. The show had a steady stream of musical guest stars over…
A first look video for the White Men Can’t Jump remake starring rapper Jack Harlow has been released alongside a Hulu release date for the upcoming comedy movie. This 30-second video comes ahead of its May 19 release date on Hulu. Alongside the “First Class” musician, the movie stars Sinqua Walls, Lance Reddick, Teyana Taylor, Laura Harrier, and Vince Staples. Check out the White Men Can’t Jump first look video below: The White Men Can’t Jump remake is directed by Calmatic, who came to fame when he directed the hit 2019 song “Old Town Road” for Lil Nas X and…
Some comics go down in history as masterful examples of the craft and are beloved by multiple generations. And others end up at the landfill. In this series, I’ll be looking back on some forgotten series to better understand what kind of comics our ancestral nerds were reading in the days of rotary phones and record players. Today’s subject: Stamps Comics! I picked this one for the WTH factor alone. Stamps Comics? Seriously? Who is going to read a comic book about stamps? Let’s find out. The Context Stamp collecting has been around since the 1860s. In 1951, when Stamps…
Steven Strauss was skeptical when he first heard about a poplar tree bioengineered to suck more carbon dioxide out of the air. The forest biotechnology expert knew that trees are difficult to genetically alter — and that the “tender loving care” of a laboratory is no substitute for the outside world. So when two entrepreneurs asked him to help test out the idea, Strauss was intrigued but hesitant. “If it works, it would be a wonderful thing,” he said he thought at the time. “But typically in research on agriculture or forestry, just because it works in the lab or…
It’s no hyperbole to say the 20th season of Top Chef, premiering March 9 at 9/8c, will be the most epic yet. For the first time, the Bravo reality competition is going abroad for the entire season, every episode will be supersized, and the 16 contestants include all-stars from international Top Chef adaptations. “This special All-Stars installment features winners and finalists, representing 11 different Top Chefversions around the world as they vie for the ultimate World All-Stars title,” Bravo explains. “This time the chefs return to the kitchen to battle it out throughout London before moving on to the grand…
Leggings have always been one of fashion’s most controversial dividers. Comfort has never been the point of contention here—we can all agree that they’re just about the most enjoyable garment to wear. However, as for their style credentials? They’re often brought into question.I blame this on the ’80s, where leggings were neon, cropped and usually accompanied by clashing leg warmers. However, over recent years, leggings have made what some would call a comeback—now forming the basis of many a chic minimalist outfit and looking a little different than their ’80s heyday.Now, classic black or neutral leggings are pretty much the only way forward if…
Hyundai will break ground on a $5.54 billion (roughly Rs. 45,500 crore) electric vehicle (EV) and battery plant in the US on Tuesday, as South Korea’s biggest automaker grapples with an uncertain outlook for its EV sales in its top market. Hyundai plans to begin commercial production in the first half of 2025 in the massive plant in Bryan County, west of Savannah, which will have an annual capacity of 300,000 units.Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, a Republican, and its two US senators, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, both Democrats, plan to attend the event. Kemp and Warnock are up for re-election next month.Hyundai’s…
Kate Bush, Missy Elliott, Cyndi Lauper, Rage Against the Machine, Sheryl Crow, and the White Stripes have been nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2023. George Michael, Soundgarden, Warren Zevon, A Tribe Called Quest, Willie Nelson, Iron Maiden, and the Philadelphia R&B outfit the Spinners are also up for potential induction later this year. In addition, Joy Division and New Order are packaged together for first-time Rock Hall consideration.Kate Bush is being nominated for the fourth time, having gotten nods in 2018, 2021, and 2022. While Bush has not…
With all the changes behind the scenes of DC Studios lately, there is a lot of curiosity about Shazam! Fury of the Gods, the first movie from the company since James Gunn and Peter Safran took over as co-CEOs. Obviously, the movie was made greenlit and then produced before they took charge, but how the movie looks when it finally arrives in theaters could give us some clues to the future of DC. Will it feature appearances from Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam, who is traditionally Shazam’s main opponent in DC Comics? (Unlikely.) What about cameos for members of the Justice League? (Maybe?) Is it…
Supermassive black holes that beam powerful jets of matter towards Earth, known as blazars, accelerate particles to extraordinarily high energies – and astronomers have finally figured out how Space 23 November 2022 By Leah Crane An artist’s depiction of a black hole spewing jets of matterStocktrek Images, Inc. / Alamy Stock Photo Astronomers may have solved a major mystery about the supermassive black holes at the centres of some galaxies. A subset of these black holes called blazars blast out colossal jets of matter towards Earth, and we may now know how the particles in those jets reach such high…
River and the Amazing Yellow Wellie Adventure by Emily Dreeling Batten down the hatches! The Yellow Wellie Gang is going on an adventure! River and the Amazing Yellow Wellie Adventure (Rising River Press LLC), written by Emily Dreeling and illustrated by Misha Javanovic, take us on a moonlight trek where four pairs of boots will have to take a significant risk, venturing out into the unknown to ask life’s most valuable questions! On the surface, this book looks like a super adorable tale about a gal and her rainboots splashing and squelching along (which it is), but there is a…
In the fictional world of The Last of Us, a fungus has destroyed the world. The new hit TV show highlights Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, an actual “zombie ant” fungus, which compels an infected insect to climb onto a leaf, lay down and wait for spores to sprout from its head and into the wind. The show takes place in the wreckage of a pandemic, when a mutant strain of the zombifying fungus makes the leap to humans. That jump is no small feat because most species of fungi cannot survive the high temperatures of a warm-blooded body. “It’s far-fetched,” says Tom…
Harlem Season 2 is proof that if streamers let their comedies grow, things only get better. The Prime Video comedy released its first two episodes of the second season on Friday, February 3, bringing Meagan Good (Camille), Jerrie Johnson (Tye), Grace Byers (Quinn), and Shoniqua Shandai (Angie) back in a collection of episodes that has a stronger grip on its already witty comedy. From Girls Trip writer Tracy Oliver and executive producers Amy Poehler and Pharrell Williams, Harlem Season 2 continues the journey with four stylish and ambitious best girlfriends in Harlem NYC, the mecca of Black culture in America.…
Actor Zac Efron celebrated his half-sister Olivia’s third birthday this week, which happens to fall on Christmas Day. He shared some adorable photos of the birthday girl sitting on his lap and giving her uncle a hug. Olivia is wearing a crocheted flower crown and a patterned shirt, and she smiles up at her big bro adoringly.Efron is looking ruggedly handsome as usual, and rocking a mustache and teal button up shirt. He smiles at Olivia in one pic, and embraces her in the other, kissing her head.“Happy bday lil sis,” he captioned the rare family pics. In the comments…
In 2021, Meier and his colleagues conducted a randomized trial to see if financial incentives increased vaccine uptake. In their study, published in the journal Science in October 2021, Meier and his coauthors recruited over 8,000 people in Sweden and offered a portion of them $24 to get vaccinated within the next 30 days, while the others were offered nothing. The researchers found that the cash incentive boosted the proportion of people who got vaccinated by about 4 percent. That number didn’t change significantly when factoring in age, race, ethnicity, education, or income. Other research during the pandemic also found that financial…
Did anyone catch that Rihanna show when a football game broke out on either side of it? Wild stuff. But while the eyes of the world were on the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show, and the Eagles-Chiefs game that also happened alongside it, Billboard was backstage, on the field, on the concourses and under the stadium itself catching as much of the behind-the-scenes action as possible. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news 3:15: Jordin Sparks — who is from Arizona, and whose father, Phillippi, played nine years in the NFL for the…
Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special is premiering on HBO Max as part of the streaming service’s schedule for February 6-12. On February 9, the streaming service will add the Harley Quinn special focusing on DC couples spending Valentine’s Day together to its available content. The cast of the Harley Quinn special includes Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, Alan Tudyk, Matt Oberg, James Wolk, Natalie Morales, Chris Diamantopoulos, James Adomian, Jim Rash, Vanessa Marshall, Janet Varney, Rachel Dratch, Leila Birch, Tyler James Williams, Josh Helman, Casey Wilson, Michael Ironside, and more. “As Harley goes to obsessive lengths to ensure that her…