“In high-poverty schools that were remote for more than half of 2021, the loss was about half of a school year’s worth of typical achievement growth,” explained Thomas Kane, who heads up the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard. Credit: Rose Lincoln/Harvard file photo A new report on pandemic learning loss found that high-poverty schools both spent more weeks in remote instruction during 2020–21 and suffered large losses in achievement when they did so. Districts that remained largely in-person, however, lost relatively little ground. Experts predict the results will foreshadow a widening in measures of the nation’s racial and…
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Photography courtesy of Off-White Plus, Valentino taps local bookstores for a new campaign and Lululemon debuts footwear. By Sarah Mariotti Date March 26, 2022 Off-White c/o Church’s presents designs by Virgil Abloh Photography courtesy of Off-White When the world of fashion loses a great figure, any new discoveries of their ingenuity are as good as gold. And it seems that the late Virgil Abloh left a lot of special projects behind. This week, Abloh’s luxury streetwear brand Off-White announced the arrival of a footwear collection in care of Church’s, designed by Abloh himself. The genderless capsule collection made its debut…
The global crypto market faced a tough time over the past 24 hours after the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, as the plunge in value across popular crypto assets saw investors fearing a market crash. Fortunately, the market has managed a recovery. The world’s most valuable cryptocurrency witnessed a 7 percent dip in value within hours of the Russian invasion yesterday, but then managed a big swing, rising 10.18 percent in value over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin’s value currently stands at $40,709 (roughly Rs. 31 lakh) on Indian exchange CoinSwitch Kuber.Meanwhile, on global exchanges, the price of the most…
Lil Nas X is finally taking his smash debut album, Montero, on the road. Beginning in September, the “Industry Baby” rapper will embark on his first-ever tour. The “Long Live Montero Tour” begins with a 14-date North American leg, kicking off in Detroit on September 6th. Lil Nas X is also scheduled to make stops in Chicago, Toronto, Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Nashville, Miami, and Los Angeles, among other cities, before wrapping up the leg in San Francisco on October 23rd. A run of UK/European shows follows in November. Tickets to the North American leg of Lil Nas X’s…
The following post contains SPOILERS for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Generally that’s what you get in articles about post-credits scenes. They’re almost spoilers by definition. Basically the whole thing is one giant spoiler. Do you want to still read it? Great, let’s keep going.We seem to be entering a new phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and not just in the “Phase One,” “Phase Two,” “Phase Three” sense. The studio is suddenly introducing big new characters — and, more importantly, huge A-list actors — with zero fanfare, out of nowhere in post-credits scenes. First Eternals debuted Harry Styles as…
10 May 2022 Hold on to the edge of your seat as we hunt for clues and solve the case with these exciting new mystery and thriller books for the week! There are so many bestselling authors with new novels for you to dive into this week including Neil Turner, Natalya Anderson, Paty Jager, and many more. Enjoy your new mystery, thriller, and suspense novels. Happy reading! Related grant 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
Neil Patrick Harris is gearing up for his next leading Netflix role as the streamer unveils a first look at the new series Uncoupled. The show from co-creators Darren Star and Jeffrey Richman is officially set to premiere globally on the streamer Friday, July 29. The pair also executive produce the project alongside Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, and Neil Patrick Harris. (Credit: Courtesy of Netflix) Star is no stranger to the streamer as he currently helms the hit series Emily in Paris. His previous credits include Sex and the City. Meanwhile, Richman’s credits include Modern Family and Frasier. (Credit: Barbara…
While working to map every cell in the human body, scientists uncovered an elusive type of immune cell that first emerges in the womb. The existence of such cells in humans has been hotly debated — until now.These mysterious cells, known as B-1 cells, were first discovered in mice in the 1980s, according to a 2018 review in The Journal of Immunology. These cells arise early in mouse development, in the womb, and they produce various antibodies when activated. Some of these antibodies latch onto the mouse’s own cells and help to clear dying and dead cells from the body.…
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. Stemming from our collective love of period dramas like “Bridgerton” and “The Gilded Age,” many fashion staples from yesteryear are experiencing a resurgence. In particular, pearl-embellished accessories — otherwise known as pearlcore — are staging a comeback. Extremely popular during the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, pearls are getting a 2020s update. Adorning everything from hair clips to bridal gowns, pearls are…
Fortunately, there are some awesome resources and tools that can help you manage climate anxiety, increase your personal resilience, and take the guesswork out of meaningful climate action. There are high-tech and low-tech ways to take care of our hearts and our world. It doesn’t matter which or how many you choose, only that you find something that works for you.Updated April 2022 to include information from the IPCC’s most recent report.Apps and Tools to Make a DifferencePublic pressure can be an impactful way to drive change. We Don’t Have Time (iOS, Android) is a social network “for everyone who…
And now for something a little different. Polyphia have been tearing it up in the world of instrumental rock music in recent years and the group is back with their latest song “Playing God” and their first North American headline tour coming this summer.”Playing God” is the band’s first new release since 2019 and it finds the band filling the song with Spanish flavor, utilizing complex arrangements with nuevo flamenco guitars, a bit a bossa nova flair and some trap-styled rhythms to deliver something intriguing. This also marks the band’s first time utilizing nylon stringed guitars as well. Take a…
Plug your ponytail into the first trailer for Avatar: The Way of Water – 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 { queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var json = {}; try { if (msgIsString) { json = JSON.parse(event.data); } else { json…
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write House Edge? This is book two in the Spotted Pony Casino mystery series. I had originally written a short story with Dela as the main character but at a casino in a different state to fit the criteria of the short story contest. Afterward, I decided I wanted to write a mystery series with her as the main character. I moved her to my home state of Oregon and put her working at a fictional casino on a reservation near me. Making her a disabled veteran was my way…
Like Dracula or a horde of zombies from a cheesy B movie, Mystery Science Theater 3000 has proven impossible to keep down. The Peabody Award-winning cult favorite — which mines laughs by showing and making fun of eye-poppingly awful movies and educational shorts — is going it alone for Season 13, launching its own streaming service after raising $6.5 million though a Kickstarter campaign. Cast member and writer Felicia Day was disappointed when Netflix canceled MST3K in 2019, but had a feeling that creator Joel Hodgson would find a way to resurrect it. “Joel has a lot of pluck, a…
Recovering from an injury is somewhat of an art, as professional sportspeople and their teams will attest. It takes a combination of rest, rehabilitation, good nutrition and appropriate medical care to get back on top form as quickly as possible.Recovery can also feel overwhelming at times, so it’s essential to approach the process gently, accompanied by medical professionals where necessary. To help demystify the recovery process, we’ll explore the crucial aspects of it, starting with how to figure out if you should rest or push through an injury. We’ll look into how to adapt your diet to help you recover,…
It all began late one night in June 2004, with a small dot swimming into view through the optics of the Kitt Peak National Observatory in the mountains of Arizona. Astronomer Fabrizio Bernardi and two of his colleagues flagged the dot as a possible newly discovered asteroid and confirmed its space-rock status in short order. Initially designated 2004 MN4, the asteroid was intriguing but unremarkable—an object with a width of a few hundred meters (now estimated at 340 meters) about 170 million kilometers from Earth. “It was not particularly interesting at that point,” says Bernardi, now at the Italian space software…
Zendaya has proven once again why she’s one of today’s biggest stars with HBO’s Euphoria. Ever since the show’s premiere in 2019, the fashion icon and her equally talented cast have brought the drama every week, making us gasp, cry, and scream way too loudly at Nate Jacobs through our screens. While we patiently wait for season 3, check out this roundup of behind-the-scenes facts. WATCH IT NOW ON HBO MAX Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 1 Hunter Schafer was new to acting before the show. Not like you’d ever know! Her portrayal of Jules has us amazed every episode.…
Motorola launched the Edge 20 series in India last year, consisting of three smartphones aimed at different price points. The top-of-the-line model was the Motorola Edge 20 Pro powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC. The company has now launched a successor to this phone called the Motorola Edge 30 Pro, and it uses the new flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC which is amongst the most powerful SoCs currently available for Android smartphones. Has Motorola managed to make a really good flagship smartphone? I got to spend some time with the new Edge 30 Pro and here are my first…
Guitarist and former Megadeth member Marty Friedman has a theory for why streaming music subscribers are reportedly skipping past guitar solos when they listen to songs.It’s unclear where he saw the stat, but in a Facebook post last week, the musician said recent data shows many Japanese listeners who use streaming services move to the next track when they hear a guitar solo. So the rocker, who lives in Japan, jotted down his best guess as to why.Friedman wrote, “It has been reported (true or not, who knows) that [in this country] many people are skipping to the next song when the guitar solo comes on.”He theorized…
Men review – Folk female trouble withers on the vine 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 { queue.push(args); } } function postMessageEventHandler(event) { var msgIsString = typeof event.data === ‘string’; var json = {}; try { if (msgIsString) { json = JSON.parse(event.data); } else { json = event.data; } } catch (ignore) {}…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Netflix has low-key been killing it with the YA adaptations lately. Heartstopper is one of the latest additions to the list and possibly the most adorable. If you’re unfamiliar, it follows an out year 10 student named Charlie and year 11 rugby player Nick at a British all-boys grammar school. On paper, Charlie and Nick seem to be polar opposites. That is until the one semester when they’re assigned seats next to each other. Nick knows that Charlie was outed a while back…
Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer, premiering today, May 13 on Netflix, had a long road to the screen. TV Fanatic got the chance to speak with Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, and Angus Sampson ahead of the highly-anticipated premiere. The cast was immediately drawn to the project by the big names behind-the-scenes. Garcia-Rulfo commends novel writer Michael Connelly for crafting such a multi-layered world in the novel the series that inspired the series. “What he created and the details on the character and the atmosphere, it’s a pleasure to be a part of that world,” the star, who plays Mickey…
Imagine you are an expectant parent. Just a couple of months into your pregnancy, you opt for an easy genetic screen. A result comes back: the fetus is likely missing a chunk of DNA at site 11.2 on the long arm of the 22nd chromosome—a variant associated with serious medical and developmental issues. You go online and learn that at least 1 in 4,000 people have this “22q11.2” microdeletion, but the true figure may be much higher. You read about 22q11.2 deletion syndrome’s 180-plus symptoms, including heart malformations, hypocalcemia, intellectual disability, autism and schizophrenia. You discover the bewildering treatment guidelines,…
Photography courtesy of Nudestix Including a new menopause-focused formula by Vichy and an easier way to recycle empty product containers. By Sarah Mariotti Date March 26, 2022 Nudestix launches sunscreen Photography courtesy of Nudestix This week, Nudestix unveiled its moisturizing, oil-free Nudescreen Daily Mineral Veil SPF 30. As the brand’s first sunscreen offering, the lightweight formula is rich in vegan-powered extracts — green algae, passionflower and purple tea — that naturally protect against the sun’s broad spectrum UVA and UVB rays, as well as artificial blue light. Available in three different skin-adapting shades, you can count on this reef-safe sunscreen…
The messages, videos and photos flying across Twitter, Facebook and Telegram far outnumber the airstrikes raining down on Ukraine. They claim to show Russian fighter jets being shot down or Ukrainians dodging for cover in their own homes. Some are real, horrifying images of this war. Others had been lurking on the Internet for years before Russia launched the largest attack on a European country since World War II.The invasion of Ukraine is shaping up to be Europe’s first major armed conflict of the social media age, when the small screen of the smartphone is the dominant tool of communication,…
Mikey Erg has a new album on the way. The punk veteran’s latest solo record, Love at Leeds, arrives June 24th via Don Giovanni Records, and first single “Almost Like Judee Sill” is out now. From his time as drummer and principal songwriter in The Ergs! to his current solo venture, Erg (born Mike Yannich) has been invested in DIY culture for two decades. Still, only recently was the musician able to work with a staple of the genre, producer (nay, recorder) Steve Albini (Nirvana, Pixies, The Breeders, PJ Harvey). Fulfilling a lifelong dream of his, Erg traveled up to Albini’s…
The following post contains SPOILERS for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. If you complain about us spoiling the movie after this point, we’ll put a hex on you.Every Marvel movie is nerdy, but Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness might take the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s dorkiness to a whole new level of geekitude. Thanks to a premise that sends Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) traveling through the multiverse, they are able to encounter all kinds of delightfully unexpected Marvel characters, and the movie is littered with all kinds of Easter eggs from comic books, previous Marvel…
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The CW’s decision to cancel several fan-favorite series earned the ire of many fans this week. The network was “willing to renew” shows like Legacies, Legends of Tomorrow, and In the Dark, according to Deadline. The outlet states that the studios behind the shows (Warner Bros. Discovery & Paramount) were the hurdle that paved the way for the shows to get canceled. The reason the studios were not on board with renewals? “The studios behind them were not for business reasons as they try keep their slates profitable,” Deadline notes. The sale of the network (possibly to Nexstar) complicated things…
AI company DeepMind has built a tool that can create working code to solve complex software challenges Technology 2 February 2022 By Matthew Sparkes Artist’s impression of dataAndriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images DeepMind, a UK-based AI company, has taught some of its machines to write computer software – and it performs almost as well as an average human programmer when judged in competition. The new AlphaCode system is claimed by DeepMind to be able to solve software problems that require a combination of logic, critical thinking and the ability to understand natural language. The tool was entered into 10 rounds on the…