This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Ah, the microhistory. Is there a better type of book than the one that, when you tell people what you’re currently reading, causes the asker’s eyebrows to raise into their hairline and/or eyeballs to pop out of their sockets? I didn’t think so. The most popular list of microhistories on Goodreads is titled “You Read a Book about WHAT?” and that really sums it up nicely. A microhistory is a fun little sub-genre of nonfiction where the microscope is pointed on a minor…
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Killer whale mothers are sacrificing their own reproductive prospects to guarantee the future success of their sons.While it’s no surprise that mothers make sacrifices for their young, researchers have found that orca (Orcinus orca) mothers are taking the mama’s boy notion to the extreme, continuing to care for their sons into adulthood, even if it affects their future chances of reproduction, according to a new study published Feb. 8 in the journal Current Biology (opens in new tab).Researchers have found that this doting mother-son relationship is true amongst the 73 resident orcas that currently make up the “southern resident” population,…
In the upcoming Hulu documentary Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields, Hollywood star Brooke Shields talks for the first time about being raped in her 20s. As the now 57-year-old recounts in the documentary — which screened at Sundance Film Festival on Friday, February 3 — she met an acquaintance for dinner when he broached the prospect of a movie role following her graduation from Princeton University in 1987. Brooke Shields in 1987 (Mario Casilli/TV Guide/Courtesy: Everett Collection) “I thought it was a work meeting,” she says, per USA Today. “I had met this person before, and he was always nice to…
Hailey Bieber’s latest outfit is simplicity at its finest. For a Tiffany & Co. event in Toronto on Jan. 26, the Rhode founder wore a sheer crop top and leather low-rise pants from Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. Bieber of course accessorized with jewelry from the evening’s brand of honor. The model’s sheer cropped shirt was layered over a tiny black triangle bikini top. (Bieber continues to impressively ignore winter’s existence.) She glammed up the look with several Tiffany & Co. diamond tennis necklaces, as well as earrings and a bangle from its Lock range. She completed the look with…
Elon Musk has notified co-investors who committed to help fund his $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3.6 lakh crore) acquisition of Twitter that he plans to close his buyout of the social media firm by Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter.Equity investors, including Sequoia Capital, Binance, Qatar Investment Authority, and others have received the requisite paperwork for the financing commitment from Musk’s lawyers, the source added.The move is the clearest sign yet that Musk plans to comply with a Delaware court judge’s deadline to complete the transaction by Friday.The banks that committed to fund Musk’s buyout of Twitter…
Australian Black Sabbath fan Helen Maidiotis has been trying to get Ozzy Osbourne knighted since at least 2013. Although she got additional support in 2014 – as well as tried again in 2019 – it’s yet to happen. Luckily, though, she has a new reason to believe it’s still possible.Last Thursday (Jan. 19), Maidiotis tweeted an image of a promising letter she received from the U.K. government regarding her quest. Specifically, it came from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Honours Team, and it reads:As you are aware Mr. Osbourne has been under consideration for an honour for a while. Unfortunately…
Every year, film buffs and casual viewers alike get excited when the Academy releases their annual list of nominations — especially when it comes to the Best Picture category. You see, unlike every other category, the Best Picture trophy carries a bit more weight to it. There are less quantifiable elements to it than a more specific category, such as Sound Editing or Costume Design. In those categories, you can pinpoint certain merits based on technique or attention to craft. As a concept, “Best Picture” implies that a film manages to score highly in several departments — but even beyond…
08 Feb 2023 February’s Must Read Contemporary Romance Books The beginning of February has brought with it countless new contemporary romance books to choose from. If you’re having trouble deciding which new releases to start with first, check out our picks for February’s must-read romances! Three Men One Love by Barbi Cox Release Date: February 7, 2023 This age-gap military mafia romance follows the journey of a young woman as she becomes entangled with three older men, including a CEO of a billion-dollar business, a former military doctor, and a single father physical therapist. Navigating the dangerous world, that unfolds…
These images from a new illustrated book chart the long human love affair with orchids, the incredible family of flowering plants that continue to captivate us today Life 23 November 2022 By Gege Li Courtesy Biodiversity Heritage Library THIS flamboyant selection of images celebrates one of nature’s most beautiful and inspirational flowers – the orchid. They are taken from the upcoming book Orchid Muse: A history of obsession in fifteen flowers by environmental historian Erica Hannickel, which is out in December. Orchids have left their stamp on culture and art over the course of human history, with terms including “orchidomania”…
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…
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