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For years, climate scientists have been saying that time is increasingly of the essence if the world is to stave off the worst effects of the climate crisis. But they have repeated it once again in the third and final installment of the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which was released on Monday. The technology to do so is on hand, they emphasized, if governments can commit to the needed changes in policy. The new installment—compiled by 278 scientists synthesizing more than 18,000 studies—highlighted some bright spots since the last assessment report was published…

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Rolling Loud is heading north. The beloved rap and hip-hop festival is crossing the border into Canada this September for the inaugural Rolling Loud Toronto, with Future, WizKid, and Dave headlining the three-day event. Going down this September 9th-11th, 2022 at Ontario Place, Rolling Loud Toronto will also welcome mainstays Lil Uzi Vert, Migos, Roddy Ricch, Trippie Redd, Lil Yachty, and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie. Rouding out the lineup are Canadian rap favorites NAV, Belly, and Pressa, as well as the UK’s Skepta, Central Cee, AJ Tracey, and Afrobeats mastermind Rema. Tickets for Rolling Loud Toronto go on sale…

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Disney is finally making a movie of one of its most famous Disneyland attractions: The Haunted Mansion. But wait; Disney already did make that movie way back in 2003. It starred Eddie Murphy and it was, frankly, not very good.That could be why, about 20 years later, they’re doing the whole thing over again. The new Haunted Mansion (no ‘the’ in the title, it’s cleaner that way) stars Rosario Dawson, Lakeith Stanfield, and Tiffany Haddish, with Justin Simien from Dear White People and Bad Hair as director.Exactly how this movie will differ from the previous Haunted Mansion was laid out today over at Disney Parks Blog, which…

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What happens when a prominent judge is shot and killed? And that prominent judge is an old friend of Hicks’? On S.W.A.T. Season 5 Episode 18, 20-Squad tries to get the bottom of why he was targeted and who is behind it all. Meanwhile, it’s another Sons of Anarchy reunion as Ryan Hurst returns as Luca’s brother, Terry. This time, Terry finds himself in trouble but his big bro may not provide the help he needs. Will Luca come around? I particularly love when S.W.A.T. storylines include Commander Hicks because we usually don’t get to see him as much, or…

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As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nears its 7th week, Western governments and independent observers continue to warn that Russia’s military could escalate from indiscriminately bombing cities to using non-conventional warfare, in particular chemical weapons. The Kremlin has denied any intention to use chemical weapons. But the Russian government has been linked over the past two decades with this type of attack. And concern over President Vladimir Putin’s intentions spiked on 28 March, when The Wall Street Journal reported that envoys and mediators in Russia–Ukraine peace talks earlier in the month had been poisoned—although at least one Ukrainian government source has…

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Jordyn Woods is setting the standard for courtside style. While attending boyfriend Karl-Anthony Towns’s basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on April 12, the model showed her support by wearing a Minnesota Timberwolves No. 32 jersey. It wasn’t just any ol’ jersey, though — it was completely decked out with silver and green crystals on the front and back. Hand-customized by Rachel Saunders Soule, the bedazzled jersey sparkled as Woods sat in the front row and cheered on Towns’s team to victory. Woods’s dedication to repping the Timberwolves’ colors didn’t stop there; she also rocked a pair of Balenciaga’s…

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Connects to Google Assistant or AlexaThe pint-sized Sonos Roam (9/10, WIRED Recommends) has become our new favorite portable speaker. I (Parker) have taken it on road trips, to outdoor weddings, and in the basket of my bike. The simple-to-use Sonos ecosystem works with Google Assistant and Alexa, and the speaker has Bluetooth for when you’re out of Wi-Fi range. It even includes wireless charging, which makes it the perfect speaker to set down at home between trips outdoors.You’ll get 10 hours of listening on a full charge at medium volume, and the thing is rugged; an IP67 rating means it…

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No, this is not a deleted scene from Jennifer’s Body: Megan Fox has doubled down on the claim that she does, in fact, drink the blood of her fiancé Machine Gun Kelly. The actress confirmed her gory habit in a recent interview with Glamour, clarifying that it’s “for ritual purposes only.” “I guess to drink each other’s blood might mislead people or people are imagining us with goblets and we’re like Game of Thrones, drinking each other’s blood,” Fox said. “It’s just a few drops, but yes, we do consume each other’s blood on occasion for ritual purposes only.” Fox, a noted…

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Casablanca Beats review – Emblematic of a rebellious spirit 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) {} var…

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Don’t be alarmed when you tune into Season 2 of The Flight Attendant and you see Cassie Bowden (Kaley Cuoco) seems to have her life together. The flight attendant/part-time CIA asset who, in the first season of HBO Max‘s thrilling dramedy was often in over her head, is now sober, working her flights around the world, and also helping the CIA with whatever they need her to do. But it’s not too long before Cassie’s world starts imploding again and she (and the viewers) are in for another rollercoaster adventure. “I think I learned that I no longer need to…

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An international team, co-led by researchers at The University of Manchester’s National Graphene Institute (NGI) in the UK and the Penn State College of Engineering in the US, has developed a tunable graphene-based platform that allows for fine control over the interaction between light and matter in the terahertz (THz) spectrum to reveal rare phenomena known as exceptional points. The feat could contribute to the development of beyond-5G wireless technology for high-speed communication networks. Credit: Pietro Steiner, The University of Manchester An international team, co-led by researchers at The University of Manchester’s National Graphene Institute (NGI) in the UK and…

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Courtesy If you own an Apple Watch, you’re already living on another level. With high-tech features that allow you to touch pay at the grocery store, take calls while surfing, and even track your menstrual cycle, there’s very little it can’t do. But looking unique might be one of its weaker points. Thankfully, you can customize your watch to fit your personal style with designers who are adding a sartorial punch to Silicon Valley’s favorite accessory. From Hermes’ iconic double tour band to actual diamonds that cost more than the watch itself, strap in for our picks. Advertisement – Continue…

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Everyone needs a dedicated audio system to go with their TV—seriously, most built-in TV speakers are bad. But in a sea of look-alike black boxes, deciding which is right for you can require learning some terminology. That’s why I like Polk’s new Signa S4: It’s the Volvo station wagon of soundbars—simple and boring, and it does exactly what you need. It might not leap out as a great option at first, plus it’s a bit spendy at $399, but after a few weeks of listening to this soundbar and subwoofer combo, it’s now the system I recommend for anyone looking for…

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People have come up with some creative ways to conduct interviews in recent years, especially as a result of the global lockdown, but what about video chatting with astronauts in outer space? Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder had the opportunity to do so through NASA for Earth Day.The resident “Earthling” hopped on a video call and had a conversation with the crew on board the International Space Station, which according to NASA, orbits 250 miles above Earth. The crew consists of Kayla Barron, Raja Chari, Thomas Marshburn and Mark Vande Hei of the ISS, as well as European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer.Vedder…

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Downton Abbey: A New Era review – Nauseating pantomime of Britishness 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)…

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How our brains interpret signals from within the body has a surprisingly big influence on the mind, an insight that is leading to new ways to tackle conditions like depression, anxiety and eating disorders Health 2 February 2022 By Caroline Williams Brett Ryder LYING in the dark, my senses are straining for inputs and finding none. I am floating in warm, salty water that is so close to my body temperature, I can’t tell where my body ends and the water begins. After a while, my senses go quiet and my focus turns inwards. Now, all I am aware of…

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26 Apr 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 Maya Rodale, Don Winslow, Marc Cameron, 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

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How did the festival wind down? On When Calls the Heart Season 9 Episode 8, the residents of Hope Valley continued to have fun as some big changes were announced for the town. However, an unwelcome visitor left everyone pondering how much things would change, and more importantly, whether everyone would still have a home. Who managed to break the ice in the best possible way? Use the video above to watch When Calls the Heart online right here via TV Fanatic. Catch up on all your favorite shows and reviews and join in the conversations with other fanatics who…

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A team led by Maria Leptin has shown in the fruit fly Drosophila that autophagy, a mechanism of stress responses in cells, plays an important role in wound healing: When a wound heals, the process of autophagy is initiated and regulated by the protein complex TORC1. This is a newly discovered function of autophagy and the first evidence that autophagy controls the formation of syncytia (multinucleated cells). While syncytia are also formed during the development of muscles or the placenta, their role in wound healing and the involvement of autophagy are new discoveries. The article, ‘Autophagy-mediated plasma membrane removal promotes…

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If you have fine hair, you’ve probably gone through your fair share of dry shampoo, fringes sticking to your face, and curls that fall out within minutes. Styling fine hair and experimenting with cuts in the search for volume can often be tricky to master. Going for the crop or styling your already-short hair might be all you need to do to work with the texture that you’ve got. Short hair means volume, and that’s always what we’re going for, right? Thanks to some expert advice from Michael Lendon, creative director of Aveda, and Christel Lundqvist, founder of Stil Salon, we’ve got some pro tips for you…

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The computer servers of the Polish government and the national system for payment clearing have experienced more cyberattacks in recent days, a government official in charge of cybersecurity said on Friday.Janusz Cieszynski, speaking on Polish public radio, said authorities had not yet identified the source of the attacks, which come as Russia presses a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Poland’s eastern neighbour.Ukraine has also suffered a series of cyberattacks in recent weeks that Kyiv has blamed on Russia. Moscow has repeatedly denied any involvement in the attacks.”The website of the (Polish) national clearing system and servers dedicated to the government email…

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Megan Thee Stallion is sitting down for her first television interview about allegedly being shot by rapper Tory Lanez. In a preview clip of her emotional interview with CBS Mornings, which airs Monday (April 25), the Houston rapper recounts the July 2020 incident in which she claims Lanez shot her in the foot following a party in the Hollywood Hills. “It was an argument, because I was ready to go and everybody else wasn’t ready to go. But that’s, like, normal friend stuff,” Megan tells co-host Gayle King. “We fuss about silly stuff all the time. But I never put…

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Liz Sheridan has passed away at the age of 93. According to Sheridan’s rep, the actress passed away this morning in her sleep from natural causes just five days after celebrating her birthday.While Sheridan began her career in entertainment as a Broadway dancer, she’d become best-known thanks to her roles in several comedies. She played the memorable neighbor Mrs. Ochmonek on ALF and then became a staple on Seinfeld as she played Jerry’s mother. Sheridan would appear on 24 episodes of ALF and 21 episodes of Seinfeld, making her a television staple.In her later career, Sheridan starred in the 2010…

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What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Dragon Fires Rising: Books 1-3: The Complete Box Set? Two things: One, I wanted to do a more lighthearted humorous fantasy tale than my usual epic fantasy stories because Covid has been so hard for everyone. Two, I wanted to play with the dominant racial power dynamic and so have a black female protagonist who is, by definition, the most beautiful woman in the world, and all these white knights would swoon at her feet. So while it is a funny tale, a turn-around of the “Dragon kidnaps princess”…

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Sir David Attenborough will examine dinosaurs like never before in the new Apple TV+ history series Prehistoric Planet, from executive producers Jon Favreau (The Book of Boba Fett) and Mike Gunton. The streamer has released a trailer (watch above) for the series, which is set to debut globally from Monday, May 23 through Friday, May 27. The five-episode history event will transport viewers back 66 million years to shed light on our world in the age of the dinosaurs, providing stunning detail and an original score by multi-time Oscar winner Hans Zimmer. Described as a one-of-a-kind immersive experience, Prehistoric Planet…

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Russia has deployed military-trained dolphins to protect its Black Sea naval base in Crimea from underwater attack, new satellite images reveal.The images, taken by the U.S. satellite company Maxar and analyzed by the nonprofit professional military association U.S. Naval Institute, show that two dolphin pens were placed at the entrance to Sevastopol harbor around the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February. The harbor, which sits at the southern tip of Crimea, is a major port and of vital military importance to Russia. While many of the Russian ships anchored there are safely out of missile range from Ukraine,…

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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. There are some trends that we can’t wait to see come back around, and one of those is fringe. Some could argue that fringe is timeless, it just reappears in new, inventive ways each season. Whatever way you see it, there’s no doubt that right now, fringe is very much in. We love the look, and have found so many fun ways to wear…

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A mosquito watches you through a lattice of microscopic lenses. You stare back, fly swatter in hand, closely tracking the bloodsucker with your humble single-lens eyes. But it turns out that the way you see each other—and the world—may have more in common than you might think.A study published last month in Science Advances found that inside mammalian eyes, mitochondria, the organelles that power cells, may serve a second role as microscopic lenses, helping to focus light on the photoreceptor pigments that convert the light into neural signals for the brain to interpret. The findings, which draw a striking parallel…

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