By Grace Wade A 5-year-old child watches as her mother receives a covid-19 vaccineShutterstock/CJ GUNTHER/EPA-EFE Covid-19 vaccines for children under 5 may be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) next month and become available in the US soon after. The first covid-19 vaccines for people aged 16 and older were approved by authorities in the UK and US in early December 2020, and within days, shots were going into arms. This all took place less than a year after the virus was identified – the fastest vaccine development in history. FDA approvals for younger age groups then came…
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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Left-Hand Man? This story was written for three reasons: because I wanted to write a YA series where protagonists were led by credible but foible adults; to explore a what-if, if humans could encode memories into our DNA; and because writing really is cheaper than therapy. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? I write what I love to read. Science fiction and fantasy all the way! What books are on your TBR pile right now? I read several…
Welp, Pope and Thompson’s faceoff went about as well as you’d expect, which is to say not good at all. While much of Animal Kingdom Season 6 Episode 8 meandered with Deran, Tommy, and J’s side quest for “booty” and the coked-up misadventures of Craig and Renn, Pope’s revelation about Thompson is what served as any semblance of a plot throughline. The Thompson news and confession about Cath certainly put a damper on the mood. Back in 1992, Julia and Baz were going at it like the horny teenagers they were, and the only surprise was that it took Andrew…
Olivia DeJonge plays Priscilla Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 “Elvis” film, which stars Austin Butler as the King of Rock and Roll. The biopic documents Elvis Presley’s relationship with his former manager Colonel Tom Parker (portrayed by Tom Hanks) and Parker’s impact on the decline of Elvis’s career. Throughout, we see a glimpse into his life and, naturally, his relationship with Priscilla, whom he married on May 1, 1967, at the Aladdin hotel in Las Vegas. Luhrmann’s wife, costume designer Catherine Martin, of “Moulin Rouge” and “The Great Gatsby” fame, worked with her team to re-create a version of the…
Madison Marquer was playing a show in a converted garage in Denver when he met her. It was 2014 and Marquer was a junior at the University of Wyoming, a baby-faced Eagle Scout from Cheyenne who’d become a fixture in Laramie’s college-town punk scene. That night he was on guitar for a band called Medicine Bow, earning his reputation as a magnetic performer—a blur of flailing limbs and sweaty, close-cropped hair as he tore through songs about SpongeBob SquarePants and ecological collapse.In the crowd was Katherine Landvogt, a petite and pale-skinned 20-year-old who wore cat-eye glasses. After the set, she went…
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online sales of the year, but there are plenty of other alternative sales to shop as well. Although Prime Day starts July 12, several retailers are offering competing sales, some of which run throughout the summer. For bargain hunters who have been waiting all year to score deep discounts on essentials — and maybe even a few items…
The first official trailer for the upcoming Netflix film Look Both Ways has been released ahead of the film’s debut on August 17, 2022, showcasing the different paths of life that one action can take someone on.RELATED: Rob Zombie’s The Munsters Sets Streaming DebutThe film, which stars Lili Reinhart (Riverdale) revolves around Natalie, a woman whose life diverges into two parallel realities: one in which she becomes pregnant and remains in her hometown in Austin, Texas, and another in which she ventures off to Los Angeles to pursue a career. Both lives end up featuring their own twists and turns.Check out…
An analysis of fossilised faeces found near Stonehenge suggests the people who built the monument ate raw cattle organs and shared the leftovers with their dogs Humans 20 May 2022 By Corryn Wetzel Fossilised human faeces from Durrington Walls, EnglandLisa-Marie Shillito The people who built Stonehenge probably ate cattle organs and shared leftovers with dogs, according to an analysis of parasites trapped in ancient faeces. Fossilised excrement that is roughly 4500 years old was discovered several years ago at Durrington Walls, a Neolithic settlement in England thought to have housed the people who built Stonehenge. Previous research suggests the village…
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The battle of Good vs. Evil was fought on Riverdale Season 6 Episode 21. From dark rituals to mind-controlled Ghoulies, there were many more layers to this big fight than meets the eye. Percival didn’t make this battle easy for our heroes. Did the fight live up to the anticipation? Or was it just another mind game by Percival? “Chapter One Hundred and Sixteen: The Stand” was a jam-packed chapter. A lot happened to our heroes in their war against Percival, from one mini fight to the next and the surprise twists. It would’ve been easy for Riverdale to drag…
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Videos of shark attacks are popular—some of Discovery’s “Shark Week” videos of sharks attacking cages or people have attracted millions of views online. But according to a new study from North Carolina State University, positive videos of sharks could help change people’s attitudes in the predators’ favor. Published in Animal Conservation, the findings from the new study indicate more positive YouTube videos could be a useful tool for shark conservation. Ocean shark and ray populations have declined 71% since 1970, primarily due to overfishing, according to a recently published study in Nature. “We need to find…
After a few months of using the most moisture-rich creams I could find, I started breaking out—something I’d never had to deal with before. My skin looked greasy, congested and frankly, the most unhealthy it had ever been.After explaining the thought process behind my moisturiser switch-up to every skin expert who would listen, I was informed that things aren’t quite that simple (a tidbit of wisdom that, I have come to learn, rings true in just about every faction of skincare). While skin hydration is paramount, that’s not to say every skin type needs thick moisturiser every single day. Hydration,…
American tech giant Microsoft’s 365 Defender Team recently revealed the growing popularity of malware that can subscribe users to a premium service without their knowledge.In a blog post, the team explains that the attack from this form of malware is quite elaborate, while detailing the steps that the malware executes after infecting a device.The apps harbouring the malware are usually classified as “toll fraud” and use “dynamic code loading” to carry out the attack, according to Microsoft.The malware subscribes users to a premium service using their telecom provider’s monthly bill which they are then forced to pay. It works by…
Since Christmas in July is a thing, lets all remember the black metal Christmas photo that warmed the cockles of our coal-laden hearts last year. In December 2021, a photo of a 30 year-old woman and her small family, decked out in Norwegian Death Metal garb and Corpse paint next to a mall Santa, went viral. Daughter Charlie, 4-years-old, is in the smilin’ Ol’ Saint Nick’s lap.Newsweek (of all publications) picked up on the photo, seen on Instagram below. Lexis Baker said the pic was her boyfriend Rhett’s idea.Lexis Baker’s Black Metal Xmas”He said the only thing he wanted for Christmas was for us to…
The latest patch for Marvel’s Avengers is live as of today. The changes from developer Crystal Dynamics focus on refining how new character Jane Foster (also known as The Mighty Thor) interacts with the rest of the cast and throughout the game. There are also some stability fixes and improvements that dedicated players are sure to appreciate, as shown in the full patch notes.RELATED: Marvel’s Avengers Is Holding Weeklong Sale on MCU OutfitsUnlike in Thor: Love and Thunder, Mighty Thor does not wield the original Mjölnir but instead a variant of the mighty hammer. One of the most significant changes in today’s patch is ensuring…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Devil’s Farm? I’ve been writing seriously on and off for the past decade. One day Joey showed up in my head and I knew it was time to write his story! I am also a huge fan of zombie horror movies and tv shows. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? It depends on my mood entirely. Sometimes I like contemporary romance and other times straight out horror! What books are on your TBR pile right now? There are…
It’s not easy being a mother. That was the message that shined throughout P-Valley Season 2 Episode 7. Providing their perspectives on motherhood were Mercedes, Autumn, Keyshawn, and even Uncle Clifford, in her own way. It’s becoming more and more apparent that Clifford is coming to a crossroads as she anticipates two significant losses in her life. The first loss looks to be Grandmother Ernestine, whom Covid appears close to claiming. The opening scene showing Ernestine in her prime was great, as we saw young Clifford was a regular at Ernestine’s Juke Joint, the previous incarnation of The Pynk. At…
Antarctic krill form the biggest biomass swarms on Earth. “You can even see them from space,” says Alicia Burns, a behavioral biologist at Taronga Conservation Society Australia. Krill swarms play a vital role in the food chain and in cycling atmospheric carbon into the depths of the Southern Ocean. How these tiny, shrimplike creatures form and maintain massive clusters is poorly understood. But Burns and her colleagues describe in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B that unique and mathematically predictable social rules govern the seemingly chaotic crustacean crowds. To observe swarming behavior, the researchers teamed up with the Australian…
Netflix has no shortage of good TV shows. With drama hits like Bridgerton and The Crown to comedies like Sex Education and Never Have I Ever, your queue is bound to be filled with binge-worthy series for every genre. But the streamer has some gems in the film department as well, whether it’s a sweet YA romance like To All The Boys I Loved Before or award-worthy titles like The Power of the Dog and Dolemite is My Name. Here are the 40 best Netflix original films, unranked. Passing This Rebecca Hall-directed film is one of Netflix’s greatest, even though…
OnePlus TV 50 Y1S Pro was launched in India on Monday as the company’s latest 4K TV. The smart TV comes as an upgrade to the OnePlus TV 43 Y1S Pro that debuted in the country in April. In addition to delivering 4K output, the OnePlus TV 50 Y1S Pro includes 10-bit colour depth and has support for HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG format. The TV is also based on Android TV and comes along with features including an Auto Low Latency Mode and a Smart Manager feature. The OnePlus 50 Y1S Pro competes with Xiaomi’s Redmi X50 that was launched…
Rage Against the Machine makes another large donation to a charitable cause, this time to a number of Indigenous Peoples charities in Canada. They announced the donation on Twitter yesterday (July 21.)“Charity tickets purchased by our fans at Tuesday’s Hamilton, Ontario show raised $75,000,” the band tweeted. “These funds will be distributed by WhyHunger and Polaris Institute to support the Roots of Justice and Indigenous Climate Action organizations in Hamilton.” According to their respective websites, Roots of Justice holds anti-racism workshops and other training for people of all colors, while Indigenous Climate Action focuses on “uplifting Indigenous voices, sovereignty, and stewardship of the lands and waters for future generations.”This is…
If you’re feeling like there’s been a lot of stuff from Marvel lately, you ain’t seen nothing yet.At Comic-Con 2022, the company revealed a massive slew of new movies and television shows, enough for three phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This era of the MCU — the current Phase Four, and the upcoming Phase Five and Phase Six — have officially been dubbed “The Multiverse Saga.” The first three Phases of the MCU were known as “The Infinity Saga.”Phase Four of the MCU is everything that has been released since the start of the pandemic, both in theaters and on Disney+. Movie-wise…
A vegan diet is typically free from any animal-derived foods and that includes eggs, honey and dairy. Strict vegans may also choose to avoid animal products, such as wool, silk, beeswax, leather and fur.If you’re one of the 9.6 million Americans who consider themselves vegan, you will most likely follow a plant-based plan of legumes, vegetables, wholegrains, nuts and fruits. Veganism has grown in popularity in recent years and may have many potential health benefits.A meta-analysis published in the Journal of Internal Medicine (opens in new tab) revealed that going meat-free could lower the risk of heart disease, obesity and…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Public Opinion? I tried to write a screenplay version of this story in 2009, and always wanted to revisit it. What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write? Thrillers What scene in your book was your favorite to write? There is a murder scene that was difficult to write, but I enjoyed the process of figuring it out. Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.) Not sure if it was purposeful, but I did write…
See is coming to an end at Apple TV+, and it’s ushering in its final season with an action-packed trailer. Showrunner Jonathan Tropped debuted the trailer during the “Storytellers of Apple TV+” panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2022 on Saturday, July 23. And in it, Jason Momoa fights for the fate of his family and the world. “See is set in a brutal and primitive future, hundreds of years after humankind has lost the ability to see,” the Season 3 synopsis describes. “In Season 3, almost a year has passed since Baba Voss (Momoa) defeated his nemesis brother Edo [Dave…
14 You should know… K-beauty prioritizes sunscreen.What is the essential step in the K-beauty skincare regimen? The application of sunscreen. “In Asia, the concept of daily usage of sunscreen dates way back,” Shieh explains. “Daily sunscreen wear has been a prevalent practice that has been passed down for many generations already. It’s been considered to be more as a part of the skincare routine to prevent sun damage rather than an extra step for outdoor occasions to prevent sunburn.”Korean sunscreens are comparable to skincare.Thanks to advanced technology and ingredients, Korean sunscreen has a similar texture and feel to regular skincare…
Last year, like many new parents, I was walking the extreme tightrope of keeping my young child healthy and happy. When my daughter left the stages of infancy into becoming a much more aware toddler, I decided that it was high time to put her in preschool. It was better than her staring at the same four walls of the living room while I contemplated the health risks over and over. After a few internet searches and some phone calls, I chose one that was close and had spots open (which was pretty hard to obtain). When I started the…
Craig McCracken has returned to Hanna-Barbera Studios to reboot The Powerpuff Girls and Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends. McCracken created both series and worked on shows like Dexter’s Laboratory while working at Hanna-Barbera before leaving to work on projects for Disney Channel and Netflix. The new reboot of Powerpuff Girls is described as revisiting the world of the original “as Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup face off against a gallery of villains comprised of familiar foes and new threats.” The original series debuted on Cartoon Network in 1998 and ran for 78 episodes before coming to a close in 2005. It’s worth noting…
A cavalcade of big names have been tipped for a stuffed Venice Film Festival – 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…
At sunrise on a summer day in Australia, about an hour’s drive from Sydney, we clambered northward along the base of a cliff on a mission. We were searching for rocks that we hoped would contain clues to the darkest chapter in our planet’s history. Life on Earth has experienced some terrifyingly close calls in the past four billion years—cataclysmic events in which the species driven to extinction outnumbered the survivors. The worst crisis occurred 252 million years ago, at the end of the Permian Period. Conditions back then were the bleakest that animals ever faced. Wildfires and drought scoured…