Can Detective Jamie Whelan (Brent Antonello) handle the pressure of going undercover? That’s the question for the January 5 winter premiere of Law & Order: Organized Crime. In “Trap,” one of Detective Elliot Stabler’s (Christopher Meloni) informants turns to him when his wife is kidnapped by a rising gang based out of Miami. They want to take over New York and are running drugs, using street racing nights to recruit the best drivers. “Bell and Stabler read Jamie’s file and they find out that he was a stock car racer back in the day, and they use those skills that…
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Photography courtesy of Imaxtree ’Tis the season to treat yourself! By Jennifer Berry Date December 21, 2022 Holiday party season is in full swing, you’ve got all your gifts carefully selected, wrapped and ready to give, and you feel like you could use a big ol’ nap. You know what that means, right? Boxing Day 2022 (a.k.a. the day we shop for ourselves) is right around the corner! From clothing and accessories to beauty, we’re rounding up the best Boxing Day sales to shop in Canada this year. Get your credit cards ready — and be sure to check back…
Many governments, such as Iceland and the UK, are experimenting with three-day weekends. There’s a perception that all sides can benefit from such policies: Workers get more time off and superior mental health; companies get higher productivity and lower wage demands. In 2023, many of these scientific studies will indeed show indications that the three-day weekend is a good idea and, consequently, some governments will enact national policies. This transition, however, will fail—due to bad science.The idea of “evidence-based” policies has become mainstream in economics. Policy field experiments—scientifically designed trials run in the real environment where the policy under consideration will…
Explorers have scaled the planet’s highest peak and trawled its deepest ocean trench, yet Earth is still teeming with secrets waiting to be discovered. Every year, scientists chip away at the mystery hidden in the third rock from the sun, and this year was no exception. From a hidden network of under-ice rivers in Antarctica to disturbing new findings about the San Andreas Fault, here are some of the most surprising secrets we learned about our home planet in 2022.1. An under-ice Antarctic river 300 miles longA river system discovered beneath the Antarctic ice sheet drains into the Weddell Sea. (Image…
Bad Bunny has shared his new single, “Gato de Noche,” to cap off a massive year. Stream the Ñengo Flow-assisted track below. Over moody reggaeton production, the Puerto Rican superstar delivers seductive lyrics like, “Él te ama, te adora, lo da todo por ti/ Pero tú ere’ una diabla que estás loca por mí.” In English, this translates to: “He loves you, he adores you, and gives you everything/ But you’re the devil and you’re crazy for me.” Earlier this week, Bad Bunny teased “Gato de Noche” on TikTok with a caption that some fans have interpreted to mean even…
Composer Michael Giacchino will turn director with a remake of sci-fi classic Them! – Little White Lies 3 && args[2] === 2 && typeof args[3] === ‘boolean’ ) { gdprApplies = args[3]; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](‘set’, true); } } } else if (args[0] === ‘ping’) { var retr = { gdprApplies: gdprApplies, cmpLoaded: false, cmpStatus: ‘stub’ }; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](retr); } } else { if(args[0] === ‘init’ && typeof args[3] === ‘object’) { args[3] = { …args[3], tag_version: ‘V2’ }; } queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data ===…
What’s it About? “I remember the summer my best friend Angela met Danny.” The first sentence of My Best Friend is Angela Bennett (Inanna Publications) by Canadian author Suzanne Hillier might seem to hint this book is a light-hearted romance. It soon becomes clear it’s something much more: a historical fiction novel that chronicles one woman’s crusade for women’s rights and equality in a male-dominated society. It’s a vivid portrait of female friendship in an age and place where feminism was a far-off dream. In 1942 in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Angela and narrator Dorothy are enjoying the summer before their…
Wednesday may not have announced a second season quite yet, but rest assured, should the fan-favorite return for more kooky fun, it will likely remain in place on Netflix. Despite a report by The Independent, which suggested the Addams Family-inspired spinoff Wednesday could move to Prime Video for a yet-to-be-announced potential second season, IndieWire is seemingly refuting the claim. Per the initial report, it was insinuated that due to a recent deal with Amazon, Wednesday could be subject to a platform change because of its MGM ties. (Credit: Vlad Cioplea/Netflix But just because Amazon purchased MGM doesn’t mean the series…
The population of Union Island geckos plummeted due to growing demand from the illegal international pet trade, but conservationists working with locals in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have helped boost its numbers Life 30 November 2022 By Kismat Shrees The Union Island gecko (Gonatodes daudini) is small but beautifulJacob Bock/ Fauna and Flora International A species of critically endangered gecko, which is brightly coloured and the size of a paper clip, has nearly doubled in number since 2018, thanks to conservation efforts in collaboration with local residents. The Union Island gecko (Gonatodes daudini) is found in Chatham Bay forest…
Photography by Getty Images From burning shoes to ripping up sweaters, there’s a growing trend of destroying Balenciaga items amid the brand’s ad campaign scandal. But is that really the best solution? By Natalie Michie Date December 21, 2022 It’s been over a month since Balenciaga was first accused of sexualizing children in two controversial ad campaigns. The first, as part of a holiday gifting series, showed children holding handbags that looked like teddy bears dressed in bondage gear. The second was a spring 2023 advertisement, released five days later, showing a handbag perched on a pile of paper, which…
Twitter shares will be suspended from trading on Friday, the New York Stock Exchange’s website showed, as billionaire Elon Musk faces a court-ordered October 28 deadline to close his $44 billion (roughly Rs. 3,62,100 crore) deal for the social media platform. Musk, the world’s richest person, visited Twitter’s headquarters in San Francisco on Wednesday and hinted he was the company’s top boss after updating his profile bio to “Chief Twit”. The deal’s completion would mark an end to a lawsuit by Twitter, which, along with investors, now expects the deal to be completed on its original terms of $54.20 (roughly Rs. 4,500) per share.Reuters reported on Tuesday that equity…
Queen guitarist Brian May and record producer Robin Millar top the list of music industry professionals recognized in the 2023 New Year Honours List, an annual tradition celebrating the achievements and service of exceptional individuals from across the United Kingdom. Brian May, who co-founded British rock band Queen in 1970 and continues to tour and record with the group, receives a knighthood for services to music and his charity work. May was previously made Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2005. Becoming a knight or a dame is one of the highest-ranking awards in the British…
How Bleeder was a landmark for Nicolas Winding Refn’s distinctive style 3 && args[2] === 2 && typeof args[3] === ‘boolean’ ) { gdprApplies = args[3]; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](‘set’, true); } } } else if (args[0] === ‘ping’) { var retr = { gdprApplies: gdprApplies, cmpLoaded: false, cmpStatus: ‘stub’ }; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](retr); } } else { if(args[0] === ‘init’ && typeof args[3] === ‘object’) { args[3] = { …args[3], tag_version: ‘V2’ }; } queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var json = {}; try…
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It looks like The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is getting a long-overdue shake-up. Lisa Rinna announced Thursday she would not be returning to the Bravo hit for its upcoming Season 13. “This is the longest job I have held in my 35 year career and I am grateful to everyone at Bravo and all those involved in the series,” Rinna, 59, shared in a statement to People Magazine. “It has been a fun eight-year run and I am excited for what is to come!” Rinna joined the series with its fifth season back in 2014 and has been at…
While the National Science Foundation’s Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) frequently reveal important new facts about objects far beyond our own Milky Way Galaxy — at distances of many millions or billions of light-years — they also are vital tools for unraveling much closer mysteries, right here in our own Solar System. A pair of recent scientific papers illustrate how these telescopes are helping planetary scientists understand the workings of the Solar System’s largest planet, Jupiter, and its innermost moon Io. Jupiter’s atmosphere is complex and dynamic, and changes rapidly. To…
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Deck the halls; the festive season is officially here! From decorating our homes into a winter wonderland to getting cozy and binge-watching all our favorite holiday movies, it’s truly the most wonderful time of the year. However, there’s no better way to embrace the holiday season than with the cutest and coziest pajamas. Target’s matching holiday pajamas are bestsellers year after year, so we…
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a human catastrophe on a scale not witnessed in Europe since the Second World War. Civilians have been targeted by the Russian military, which has been purposely destroying Ukrainian cities, displacing large numbers of people. At the time of writing, it’s not clear how long the fighting will continue, but what is certain is that the Ukrainian national government and city mayors are already planning to rebuild their cities in 2023. The key to these reconstruction projects will be in prioritizing the restoration and preservation of cultural heritage. Successful examples of cities around the world…
Credit: Shutterstock/Sheryl Watson Each year, New Zealand imports about 2 million tons of palm kernel expeller (PKE), a by-product of palm-oil processing in Indonesia and Malaysia, to feed dairy cows, at a cost of NZ$800 million. But our research shows PKE contains concentrations of some elements that may be harmful to cows. We analyzed the chemical composition of several batches of PKE imported into New Zealand over two years. We found it contained concentrations of iron, magnesium and phosphorus that exceeded safe levels for dairy cattle health. Some batches contained concentrations of aluminum, copper, sulfur and potassium within 90% of…
It’s the holiday season, and that means Unknown Mortal Orchestra are back with another installment of their annual “SB” series. Today (December 25), the Ruban Nielson–helmed group have shared a piece called “SB-10.” The nearly 45-minute song features contributions from Ruban’s brother, Kody, on drums, as well as Jake Portrait on bass. Check it out below.Unknown Mortal Orchestra have been releasing their yearly ambient or instrumental track since 2013, always sharing the new music around Christmastime. Since dropping “SB-09” last year, UMO have announced a 2023 tour in support of a forthcoming double album. They also released the first taste…
In the age of anti-police sentiment, why do we still love detective stories so much? 3 && args[2] === 2 && typeof args[3] === ‘boolean’ ) { gdprApplies = args[3]; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](‘set’, true); } } } else if (args[0] === ‘ping’) { var retr = { gdprApplies: gdprApplies, cmpLoaded: false, cmpStatus: ‘stub’ }; if (typeof args[2] === ‘function’) { args[2](retr); } } else { if(args[0] === ‘init’ && typeof args[3] === ‘object’) { args[3] = { …args[3], tag_version: ‘V2’ }; } queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var…
What’s it About? Explore grief and healing on a mother’s journey to find her son What an emotional whirlwind! Anyone who has been through loss, grief, finding your way through the tough times and leaning on family and friends, will fully embrace Wonders in the Waves by Jennifer Collins and find healing in the process. Continuing the story of Larissa Whitcomb from Collins’ first novel, Comfort in the Wings, the author has, again, written a truly inspiring novel. While I would now like to go back and read the first book, this one definitely stands on its own. Larissa is…
The final season of The Flash is coming next month, and fans are having fun speculating about the ending now that the poster has been released. On The Flash’s official Twitter account, the series dropped the new poster, which shows the Flash’s empty boots lit up by a lightning-like force. Balance will need to be restored. The final season of #TheFlash begins Wednesday, February 8 on The CW! #TheFinalRun pic.twitter.com/6Ywz6um2qo — The Flash (@CW_TheFlash) January 3, 2023 Fans were happy to see the key art and began speculating about a long-running theory that has held strong since the series began.…
The combination of global atmospheric warming and westerly winds shifting toward the poles will likely speed up the recession of mountain glaciers in both hemispheres, according to a UMaine study. Mountain glaciers freeze and gain mass when the climate cools, and melt and lose mass when the climate warms. The extent to which the fluctuations in mountain glaciers are reflective of local, regional and even hemispheric climate variations, however, is less clear, which has made it more difficult for scientists to use glacial data to interpret past climate dynamics and make predictions for the future. A team of researchers from…
MONTH OF JanuaryOff you go! Your sign emcees the cosmic show in the first half of 2023, so you’re off to a running start. Well…kinda! Although the Sun’s in Capricorn and your ambitious tenth house until January 20, your success path could be something of an obstacle course. You’ll be navigating two retrograde planets—communicator Mercury (in your career house until January 18) and your ruler, motivational Mars (in your communication zone until January 12). The best-laid plans may need to be tweaked or deferred for a couple weeks. Patience, which is not your strong suit, will be needed.Despite these counterforces,…
In June, a vast new vertical farm opened on the outskirts of the English town Bedford. At a swanky opening event, members of the UK Parliament heard that the gleaming facility would one day produce 20 million plants annually. It was the latest opening for Infarm, a European vertical farming company that had raised over $600 million in venture capital funding, promising a future where vegetables are grown in high-tech warehouses stacked with LED lights rather than in open fields or greenhouses.But now the future of the Bedford farm looks less than gleaming. On November 29, Infarm’s founders emailed its workforce to announce…
This week, Metallica couldn’t quite get over Godsmack for the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. Godsmack’s “Surrender,” released Sept. 28 and still at the top of that chart in its fifth week at No. 1, kept Metallica’s latest from overtaking the top spot.Indeed, just behind Godsmack, Metallica’s “Lux Æterna,” released Nov. 28, debuted at No. 2 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart for the week of Dec. 10.Is that what it’s like to be Godsmacked?Regardless, as reported by Blabbermouth, Metallica still boasts a history of 25 Billboard Top 10 singles, going back to their first (“Enter Sandman”) in 1991. Also…
Ahead of the film’s upcoming trailer premiere, Vin Diesel has shared yet another photograph from the highly anticipated Fast X. On Instagram, Diesel showed off a picture that features the latest look at his character, Dominic Toretto. The new image sees the character in his now iconic mechanic shirt, complete with the Toretto name on it. In the caption for the photo, Diesel reiterates that the film’s trailer will debut sometime next month, but didn’t specify exactly when. With the Super Bowl coming up in just under two months and it being known as the biggest day of advertising for…
The Piano Tuner by Chiang-Sheng Kuo What’s it About? This bestseller and winner of every major literary award in Taiwan is a poignant novel about love and loss, broken dreams and desolate hearts — and music. “Anyone with enough experience can make up stories, but only those who truly understand the world have something meaningful to say.” That quote, from a Nobel literature laureate, is used by a nameless piano tuner to describe what defines for him a widower grieving for his young wife in The Piano Tuner (Arcade), a novel by Taiwanese author Chiang-Sheng Kuo and his first published…
The Witcher debuted to great fanfare on Netflix in 2019, but then the pandemic hit and took its toll on every show in production at that time. This left fans waiting until the end of 2021 for the second season, and while restrictions have loosened recently, that hasn’t made the wait for Season 3 much shorter. Due to the large amount of CGI special effects the series requires, it is not a show that can be quickly pulled together. Speaking to Collider, showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich was asked about the possibility of the series airing in two parts in order…