04 Aug 2022 Get Lost In These Literary Fiction Reads Spend your last days of summer getting lost in one of these magnificent reads! These literary fiction books from authors Vincent L. Howard, Adam Langer, Gillian McAllister, and more are sure to whisk you away on these hot summer days. Crossroads: The Long Way Home by Vincent L. Howard Release Date: July 7, 2022 On a fateful day in his young life, a Southeast San Diego teenager is presented with five different paths. Each choice leads to a completely different future… but how will he decide which path is the…
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The Justified revival paused production after the occupants of two cars, who were engaged in a gun fight, crashed through barricades on set. Justified: City Primeval was filming in Chicago near Douglass Park when the cars came hurtling through on the evening of Wednesday, July 20, Variety reports. None of the cast or crew members was injured in the incident, and production plans to commence on Monday, July 25. This is the second incident of unrelated gun violence occurring on a TV set this week. On Tuesday, July 19, parking enforcement worker Johnny Pizarro was shot and killed while inside…
A recent lawsuit has grabbed headlines and raised consumer concerns with its claim that Skittles, the popular many-colored candies, contain “a known toxin”: the chemical titanium dioxide. The suit, filed by a consumer in July against Skittles manufacturer Mars, notes that the European Union is banning titanium dioxide as a food additive. But in the U.S., Canada and many other countries, titanium dioxide is still deemed safe for consumption, within regulated amounts. So what does the science actually say about the chemical, which is also used in cosmetics and sunscreens? Scientific American reached out to several toxicologists who have studied…
Coat, $2,465, and belt, $285, Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini. Eyewear, $770, Gucci. Ring, $15,800, Bulgari. Tights, $100, Undercover. Photography by Royal Gilbert Thanks to “Stranger Things,” Sink spent most of her teen years in the spotlight. But underneath all the glitz and glam, she’s just your average 20-year-old who prefers baggy jeans to ball gowns. By Annika Lautens Date July 28, 2022 Don’t get Sadie Sink started on High School Musical. “You just say the word and I can sing all the lyrics of ‘I Want It All’ from the third movie,” she laughs, describing her love of the iconic…
Alan Tudyk is no stranger to the world of sci-fi. The actor made a name for himself in space-heavy projects like Firefly and Serenity before zooming into shows and movies like I, Robot and Transformers: Dark Of The Moon. He’s made a web series about fan conventions, and he’s even the voice of a Star Wars droid: K-2SO.In other words, Tudyk has sci-fi bonafides. He loves the genre wholeheartedly and is committed to its success—and not just because his currently airing Syfy fish-out-of water-comedy, Resident Alien, just got picked up for a third season. The dude’s got taste. WIRED asked…
Colombian pop singer Shakira has opted to go to trial instead of accepting a deal offered by Spanish prosecutors to settle allegations she defrauded Spain’s government of 14.5 million euros ($15 million) in taxes, her public relations team said Wednesday (July 27). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Shakira, 45, “trusts her innocence and chooses to leave the issue in the hands of the law,” the PR firm Llorente y Cuenca said in a statement. Spanish prosecutors charged the singer in 2018 with failing to pay 14.5 million euros in taxes on…
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav recently unveiled the 10-year plan for DC. It’s no secret that a lot of DC Comics properties have been underutilized, and even the films that have been released are notoriously hit-or-miss. The DCEU hasn’t really known what to do ever since Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy finished up. As a result, they’re taking things in a new direction.David Zaslav assured DC fans that the company understands the state of things and that they’re taking steps to move things in a positive new direction. He said the following during a recent earnings call:“You look at Batman, Superman, Wonder…
04 Aug 2022 Books to Read if You Like The Mortal Instruments Series The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare is well known to the readers of the fantasy genre. If you haven’t read this series, we highly recommend it, as there is plenty of action, adventure, and creatures of all shapes and origin throughout, to keep readers intrigued. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in a new world filled with action, adventure, and more, then these new fantasy and science fiction books are a must read! Sins of the Father (The Victorious Redemption Book 1) by Michael Anderle Release…
Big Sky is not slowing down. We’ve already had countless mysteries over the course of two seasons, and looking ahead to Season 3, we’re getting another new mystery. ABC dropped a chilling teaser this week for Big Sky Season 3, and the clip confirms the series will have a new subtitle. It is referred to as Big Sky: Deadly Trails, which may well be an attempt to entice new viewers or viewers who fled when some of the mysteries dragged on too long. There’s a lot to look forward to on Big Sky Season 3, and the official teaser is…
Discarded electronics are piling up fast, pushing researchers to explore creative ways to reduce the resulting trash, known as e-waste. Now one team has crafted a water-activated disposable battery made of paper and other sustainable materials. The wires, screens and batteries that make up our devices—not to mention the plastic, metal and other materials that encase them—are filling up landfills with hazardous debris. Some e-waste is relatively large: old flip phones, air conditioners and radios, to name just a few common items. Other e-waste is more insidious, such as electronic single-use medical diagnostic kits, environmental sensors and smart labels that…
Photography courtesy of Artizans 4/22. Graphic by Leo Tapel This is Texture Talk, a column that deep dives into the dynamic world of curly hair, from crowns of curls that are free flowing to strands that are tucked away in a protective style. By Lauren Knowles Date July 28, 2022 The world of curls is vast; kinks, coils, cuts and braids barely scratch the surface of natural hair possibilities. Mindful of the lack of natural hair education and styling capabilities in the beauty industry, curl-informed stylists across Canada have been filling the gap with specialized salons catered to textured haircare…
Whenever a term from the world of video games enters broader society, it’s a safe bet that it’s not for a good reason. Loot boxes—like Hot Coffee or Gamergate—don’t buck this trend. For at least the past five years, driven by a mix of grassroots Reddit organizing and parental horror stories—“my teen spent £6,000 on FIFA cards”—these randomized prize draws have attracted the world’s ire; in several countries, they’re now illegal. Last week, after a 22-month consultation, the UK government decided that loot boxes will not be regulated under betting laws. Despite finding a link between these systems and problem…
How dare you meddle with rock and metal perfection!There are some songs that should never be covered, be it because they were done perfectly the first time or because that initial version is irrefutably synonymous with its creator.Well, that’s what many music fans believe, anyway. As usual, rules were meant to be broken, and that applies here, too.Yes, many attempts to reimagine ostensibly untouchable compositions fail (just listen to Kayne West’s butchering of “Bohemian Rhapsody” or Scissor Sisters’ blasphemous revision of “Comfortably Numb”).That said, the following 10 tracks prove how feasible it is to do it well. We aren’t saying…
The Venice Film Festival unveils a jam-packed lineup for 2022 – 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 === ‘string’; var json…
Vegetation in the Caatinga (Morro do Chapeu, Bahia State, Brazil). Credit: Toby Pennington A new “resilience sensing system” can identify ecosystems that are in danger of collapse, research shows. The system uses satellites to spot areas of concern—including those at risk of “tipping points”—and can also measure the success of conservation and restoration efforts. Resilient ecosystems have a greater ability to recover shocks such as droughts, fires and floods—so a decline in resilience makes an ecosystem more vulnerable. The research team, led by the Global Systems Institute (GSI) at the University if Exeter, have developed a prototype sensing system. Its…
I’ve been going through the incredible responses to a survey on what tools and information would be helpful for fighting back against book bans. One thing that popped up was having quick templates and guides to action for folks who want to do something but don’t know where to begin. Today, let’s look at how to talk at school board and library board meetings. There is a downloadable template included, as well as a shareable graphic for social media. Why Talk at a School or Library Board Meeting Every public school and library board meeting provides time for citizens to…
Zach Galligan is back with the Gremlins. As part of the San Diego Comic-Con panel, Galligan announced he’ll be returning to the franchise and recurring in the upcoming HBO Max animated series, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai. Galligan played Billy Peltzer in the movies. At the panel, it was also announced that Sandra Oh, Randall Park, George Takei, and Bowen Yang will guest star, joining the previously announced all-star lineup of Asian American actors voicing characters in the series, including Ming-Na Wen, James Hong, BD Wong, and Izaac Wang. Watch a video message from Park below. We’ll have to wait…
By Josh Bell Amazon Prime Video Night Sky Holden Miller, Daniel C. Connolly Amazon Prime Video, 20 MayAdvertisement GETTING older is never easy, but ageing couple Franklin and Irene York are able to take refuge from their ailments and frustrations by going out to “see the stars“. Played by J. K. Simmons and Sissy Spacek, the main characters of Amazon Prime Video’s Night Sky don’t just use a telescope to gaze at the heavens. Instead, they descend into a cellar hidden under the floorboards of a shed in their backyard, walk down a dank tunnel and open a bizarre,…
Edward Berthelot If you’re not browsing the new arrivals at your favorite online stores between meetings, then you’re working too hard. Full stop. Shopping is just plain fun—or at least it should be—and whether you hate malls or simply love the convenience of clicking “Buy Now” on your phone, online shopping offers access to a global bazaar of consumer goodies with just the clack clack clack of your keyboard. If we weren’t in a committed relationship with e-retail therapy prior to #pandemiclife, we definitely are now. As we continue the gradual (!) return to “normal” lives filled with social outings,…
The Supreme Court’s latest climate change ruling could dampen efforts by federal agencies to rein in the tech industry, which went largely unregulated for decades as the government tried to catch up to changes wrought by the internet.In the 6-3 decision that was narrowly tailored to the Environmental Protection Agency, the court ruled Thursday that the EPA does not have broad authority to reduce power plant emissions that contribute to global warming. The precedent is widely expected to invite challenges of other rules set by government agencies.“Every agency is going to face new hurdles in the wake of this confusing…
WILLOW has announced her forthcoming album and released a new single called “hover like a GODDESS.” The Hollywood progeny’s fifth studio will be released September 23rd as a follow-up to 2021’s lately I feel EVERYTHING. She initially previewed the album by sharing “ it’s my fault” as the lead sinle. In the Jaxon Whittington-helmed video for “hover like a GODDESS,” WILLOW is bathed in neon-tinged light as she sings, “When I walk, you fuckin’ hover like a goddess/ Just meet me under the covers, baby, I wish/ I’ve gotta be free, my army intends to please you/ Touches the vinyl,…
Obsidian Entertainment and Xbox have announced that they’re currently developing an animated series adaptation of the survival video game Grounded. The project hails from Star Wars: Clone Wars writer Brent Friedman.“Grounded has caught the imagination of millions of people and we’ve learned that the biggest fans want even more of that world,” game director Adam Brennecke said in a statement. “This partnership will allow us to give fans more Grounded while expanding the world that so many have come to love.”RELATED: The Last of Us HBO Show Gets New Image, Troy Baker & Ashley Johnson Join CastInspired by the Disney films A…
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Sophie seems to be closer to her memories, but at what cost? Surface Season 1 Episode 4 was a bit of a transitional hour as we got deeper into the James scandal, and Sophie accessed more memories that will only increase her desire to learn more. There were no earth-shattering revelations here, but it feels like we’re on the brink of piecing things together. Or are we? A show like Surface is so intriguing because it’s hard to trust what you see. When you know that things aren’t what they seem, it causes you to doubt first and believe later.…
Sheltered underneath nearly a mile of rock in Abruzzo, Italy, scientists are hard at work unraveling the secrets of the universe’s smallest bits of matter. When a radioactive process called beta decay occurs, it typically emits two particles: a negatively charged electron and a version of a tiny, neutrally charged neutrino. The Large Enriched Germanium Experiment for Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay (LEGEND-200) at the Gran Sasso National Laboratory is designed to figure out whether this process can occur without resulting in a neutrino at the end. The answer could shape our understanding of how matter came to be. The process…
Selena Gomez has been enjoying the beginning of her new decade in Capri, Italy, yachting and lounging with friends following her 30th birthday celebration. And like fellow Capri vacationer Jennifer Lopez, Gomez’s vacation wardrobe is impeccably on point. The singer was photographed shopping at the Prada store and around town yesterday, wearing a tangerine sequin top and shorts. She styled her hair up in a bun and accessorized with dangle earrings.XPOS//BACKGRIDGomez’s shopping trip comes around the same time a new interview featuring her and her friends Ashley Cook and Raquelle Stevens came out on Stevens’ TaTaTu show Giving Back Generation.…
Xiaomi 12S Pro will come with 120W wired fast charging technology that is claimed to fully charge the smartphone in 19 minutes. Alongside the 120W wired fast charging, the smartphone will also come with 50W wireless and 10W reverse wireless charging, the company CEO Lei Jun has confirmed. The news comes when Xiaomi is preparing to launch the Xiaomi 12S series in China. It will also launch the Mi Band 7 Pro as well as Xiaomi Book Pro 2022 that is teased to pack a 4K OLED display.As per a post by Jun on Weibo, the Xiaomi 12S Pro will…
It’s 7/27, and Harmonizers know that July 27, 2012, was the day Fifth Harmony was officially formed on The X Factor. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the girl group that changed their lives, Lauren Jauregui, Normani and Ally Brooke took to Twitter to thank the fans that have stayed devoted to 5H both as a group, and as all five members have pursued solo careers. “Today is such a special day! First & foremost it’s the official 10 year anniversary of Fifth Harmony and the gratitude that I have for each one of these women and the experience of being…
David Zaslav recently spoke about the future of DC movies still caught in the pipeline during the Warner Bros. merger with Discovery. Upon learning about the cancellation of Batgirl and the subsequent $90 million tax write-off that comes with it, fans began to speculate, especially given the rather rocky production history The Flash (and the frequent controversies generated by its star) it’s faced.The Flash star, Ezra Miller, if you haven’t been paying much attention to celebrity news lately, has found themself in some pretty hot water. Their first major incident involved a violent incident at a bar in Reykjavik called Prikið Kaffihús. A video of Miller surfaced…
Isodontia harmandi wasps make nests and leave food for their young in bamboo canes. When that food runs out, the larvae turn to cannibalism Life 18 May 2022 By Corryn Wetzel Isodontia harmandi wasp larva feeds on its nest mateImasaki, Endo Some wasp larvae take sibling rivalry to a new level by routinely cannibalising their nestmates. Most wasp and bee larvae grow in individual brood cells within a hive. But solitary wasps like Isodontia harmandi are different. Females tuck fertilised eggs and food for their young into tunnel-like chambers such as bamboo cane – so that up to a dozen…