Earlier this month, I wrote about the censorship of pride displays in libraries across the U.S., including the “Hide the Pride” campaign that encourages people to check out all the LGBTQ books on display to remove them from view and keep other patrons from accessing them. In the weeks since, even more stories have come out. For one, Catholic Vote, the group that started the “Hide the Pride” campaign, has put out a self-congratulatory update with photos of Pride displays (before) and empty shelves (after). One of the people who wrote in checked out 52 books. Multiple librarians, both in…
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Tom Swift is not long for this world. The CW is pulling the plug on the Nancy Drew spinoff a month into its run. Deadline broke the news Thursday, confirming that the network will air the entirety of the season. The series got off to a mediocre start in the ratings in May, and is averaging around 500,000 viewers with a week of DVR factored in. In any other season, those numbers might have been enough for The CW to keep the show around. However, these are difficult times for the network. Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount are exploring a…
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover took this selfie at a location nicknamed “Mary Anning” after a 19th century English paleontologist. Curiosity snagged three samples of drilled rock at this site on its way out of the Glen Torridon region, which scientists believe was a site where ancient conditions would have been favorable to supporting life, if it ever was present. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS According to a new NASA laboratory experiment, rovers may have to dig about 6.6 feet (two meters) or more under the Martian surface to find signs of ancient life because ionizing radiation from space degrades small molecules such as…
For the 2022 BET Awards in Los Angeles, celebrities went big and bold with their red carpet looks. Despite the scorching summer temperatures, many of Black entertainment’s biggest stars — from Billy Porter to Lizzo — stepped out in lavish, long-sleeved ensembles that featured show-stopping design elements. Others, however, opted for more minimalist pieces, like host Taraji P. Henson, who wore a sparkly gunmetal one-shoulder gown accented with a large chain-link necklace that draped along her back. Lizzo — who is set to perform at the show tonight and won the BET Award for best female R&B/pop artist back in…
Climbing has never been more popular. Whether you’re discovering nearby outdoor climbs on Mountain Project or Googling local indoor climbing gyms, you’ve likely got a climbing spot near your home no matter where you live. Most climbers get acquainted with the safety routines, lingo, and gear when climbing indoors. But it’s fine to start outdoors if you fall in with the right climbers or enroll in an American Mountain Guides Association-accredited course. Whether you’re indoors or outdoors, you’re going to need some essential gear. I’m keeping it simple (and affordable) in this guide, as it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all…
Rage Against the Machine, “disgusted” by the current turn of events, showed their fierce support for reproductive rights on Friday (June 24). That day, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Americans’ constitutional right to abortion, maintained for the last half-century.The right had been in place since the Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, nearly two decades before the Zack de la Rocha and Tom Morello-led rap-rockers formed in Los Angeles in 1991. The band released its classic debut, Rage Against the Machine, the following year.On Friday, many rock and metal artists responded to the news of the controversial decision that represents the Supreme Court’s current supermajority of conservative justices.Rage put their money where their mouths are. They’re donating…
Disney+ has revealed an official trailer for the upcoming third season of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, which is scheduled to make its return on July 27.The video features the Wildcats after they signed up for summer camp, where they’ll be staging the musical adaptation of the blockbuster animated film Frozen. It also teases the guest appearances of Corbin Bleu, Jason Earles, Meg Donnelly, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Jojo Siwa.RELATED: Hocus Pocus 2 Teaser Trailer: Some Legends Never Die in Disney+ SequelCheck out the High School Musical: The Musical: The Series season three trailer below along with the poster:High School Musical:…
The Quick Recap and Section-by-Section Summary for Book Lovers by Emily Henry are below. Spoiler warning: these summaries contains spoilers. For a non-spoiler version of the plot synopsis, see The Bibliofile’s review of Book Lovers by Emily Henry. Quick(-ish) Recap Nora Stephens is a cutthroat literary agent in New York whose younger sister, Libby, convinces her to spend the entirety of August on a vacation to Sunshine Falls, North Carolina. Nora and Libby were raised by a single mother, who passed away when Libby was in high school. Nora has spent her whole adulthood making sacrifices for Libby’s sake to…
Did the ladies believe Angelina? On Jersey Shore: Family Vacation Season 5 Episode 14, things took a turn when Angelina vowed to tell her side the story. Meanwhile, Pauly planned a good, old-fashioned OG vacation that caused a lot of drama when everyone learned the destination. Elsewhere, Mike and Lauren had a difficult decision to make about Mosey. How did it all play out? Use the video above to watch Jersey Shore online right here via TV Fanatic. Catch up on all your favorite shows and reviews and join in the conversations with other fanatics who love TV as much…
If pimples are caused by oily skin, why doesn’t a good washing prevent all breakouts? A recent study offers an answer— and maybe a new line of defense. Pimples contain tiny and discrete bacterial infections. The most commonly involved bacteria are Cutibacterium acnes, which live innocuously on skin cells but can grow out of control when the skin’s oily sebum increases and boosts bacterial food supply. What we think of as acne—the pustules, redness and swelling—is a battle between our immune system and these rapidly multiplying bacteria, says dermatologist Richard Gallo of the University of California, San Diego, who led…
Halle Bailey played with all the latest trends for her latest appearance. The singer made her red carpet debut with boyfriend DDG at Sunday night’s BET Awards in a gorgeous all-black outfit that deserves our attention. Featuring a plunging corset top and floor-length maxi skirt with dramatic hip cutouts, Bailey’s Monot outfit appeared effortless yet striking. Bailey kept the rest of her ensemble simple, with just a gold necklace and a few colorful bracelets. DDG matched the musician with a head-to-toe black outfit of his own, wearing a vest layered over a long-sleeve turtleneck, fitted trousers, and Prada loafers. The…
The iQoo 7 Legend is still a good premium smartphone that offers a high-quality camera experience and great performance, as pointed out in my review. Its only drawback is its below-average battery life, even though charging is quite fast. Now, iQoo has just announced three new smartphones as a part of its premium 9 series. There’s the new iQoo 9 SE, the iQoo 9, and the iQoo 9 Pro. The 9 SE is the successor to the iQoo 7, while the iQoo 9 succeeds the iQoo 7 Legend.The iQoo 9 Pro is the new flagship in the series and it…
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Radio Public | Pocket Casts | RSS Just prior to putting their future on hiatus, BTS’ music video for “Yet to Come,” made plenty of allusions to the group’s past. The clip for the PROOF anthology single was chock-full of references to BTS’ career, and even gave us some hope for the future. (Which, frankly, we still have!) On this episode of Stanning BTS, hosts Kayla and Bethany unravel the significance of the songs represented in the “Yet to Come” MV, share their perspective on BTS’ journey, and wrap up their feelings about what this anthology represents. (Editor’s Note: This episode was recorded…
As Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” becomes a chart-topping hit thanks to its placement in the popular Netflix series Stranger Things, one thing becomes perfectly clear — music and film (or in this case, highly cinematic television) are undeniably linked. A great song has the power to elevate a movie scene, while a well-executed scene can breathe new life into a track. But there are some song uses in films that just stand out. There’s something magical about them. It’s hard to put a finger on what makes a needle drop special, but you know it when you hear…
Since ancient times, our gut microbiome, home to a vast number of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms, has been thought to influence many aspects of human health. Most recently, sequencing technology has shown that it may also play a role in the treatment of cancer. A review paper published in JAMA Oncology by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital captures the current understanding of the connection between the gut microbiome and therapeutic response to immunotherapy, chemotherapy, cancer surgery and more, pointing to ways that the microbiome could be targeted to improve treatment. “We know that a healthy gut is…
30 Jun 2022 5 New Stephen King Works Releasing in 2022 Stephen King is one of the most recognizable names in literature today. He’s written dozens of novels and short stories that have left readers horrified and speechless — sometimes even unable to finish his books! While his books are often classified as horror, there’s much more to them than that. Each of King’s novels is a hidden gem filled with symbolism, metaphors, and meaning as well. Though Stephen King is known to be one of the most prolific and successful writers of the last century, his movies, based on…
Magnum P.I. is staging a comeback. The reboot, which CBS canceled in May, has been revived by NBC. But, here’s the excellent news… The renewal/revival is for two seasons. Deadline first reported the news, revealing that the fifth and sixth seasons will come in at 10 episodes apiece, keeping the show on the air through 2023. The exciting announcement comes after reports that Peacock, NBC, or USA Network could be working on a plan to save the highly-rated drama series. Magnum P.I. Season 4 averaged 7.3 million viewers and a 0.7 rating among adults 18-49 with a week of DVR…
Forestry PhD candidate Melanie Sifton examines soil recovered from the Port Lands construction site. Credit: Geoffrey Vendeville, University of Toronto At a Toronto Port Lands construction site on the city’s waterfront, keen-eyed workers recently spotted plants that had sprouted from soil recently exposed by the removal of tons of earth. The plants were hard stem bulrush and cattails, which are commonly found in freshwater marshes. Because the plants grew from a patch of ground that had been seven meters below the surface for a century, conservationists concluded that they had grown from seeds buried when Ashbridges Bay Marsh at the…
While Chlöe is remaining relatively mum about when her highly anticipated debut album is dropping, she’s continuing to refine her personal style on the red carpet. For the 2022 BET Awards on June 26, the “Have Mercy” singer wore a black gown by Nicolas Jebran that featured cutouts along the chest and sequin embellishments throughout. Accessory-wise, she went with silver-and-diamond stacked hoop earrings and a matching bracelet on her right wrist. On Instagram, Chlöe opened up about how she was feeling ahead of the big event, especially as one of the show’s headliners: “can you tell i’m nervous to perform…
Samsung Galaxy A03 price in India has been leaked ahead of the phone’s launch in the country. The Galaxy A-series phone, which was first unveiled in Vietnam in November last year, is tipped to come as a mid-range offering in India. It is expected to be offered in two RAM and storage configurations. Samsung Galaxy A03 is powered by an Unisoc T606 chipset. A dual rear camera setup led by a 48-megapixel main sensor, 5-megapixel selfie shooter, and 5,000mAh battery are the major highlights of the smartphone.Samsung Galaxy A03 price in India (expected)Tipster Mukul Sharma, in collaboration with MySmartPrice, has…
The Pitch: 1978, suburban Colorado — a small town is plagued by gas crises, bell-bottom jeans, and a mysterious kidnapper (colloquially known as The Grabber, played by Ethan Hawke) who’s been making kids disappear, leaving only a couple of black party balloons in his wake. That’s the least of young Finney Shaw’s (Mason Thames) problems, though; he’s bullied relentlessly at school and brutalized at home by his alcoholic father (Jeremy Davies). His only comfort, apart from horror movies, is his brainy sister Gwen (Madeleine McGraw), whom it’s implied picked up some clairvoyant abilities from their long-dead mother. Believe it or not,…
In the summer of 2020, Disney announced that it would permanently close its popular Splash Mountain attractions at Disneyland and Walt Disney World and replace them with a new ride based on the animated movie The Princess and the Frog. Two years later, they’ve unveiled new details about the ride — and the rough timetable of when it will be coming to both Disney parks.The ride is called “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.” Disney isn’t tearing down Splash Mountain; instead the basic layout and ride mechanism will remain, with the current theming and animatronics removed in favor of ones that reflect the characters of The…
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Locked down in cold and dreary London for the pandemic, writer Matt Baker (Professor T) says he was inspired to lift people’s spirits and create “an escapist TV drama in a sunny and glamorous place.” The result: Hotel Portofino, set in 1926 on the Italian Riviera, a location with stunning vistas of flowering cliffs overlooking crystal-clear water. (Though many exteriors were shot in Italy, the bulk of the six episodes was filmed in Opatija, a Croatian resort town.) The series revolves around the newly opened luxurious hostelry of the title, run by expat Bella Ainsworth (Natascha McElhone). The wife and…
Editor’s Note (6/14/22): The current hearings on the January 6, 2021, insurrection, held by a U.S. House of Representatives committee, have highlighted ties between mainstream supporters of former president Donald Trump and extremist groups in the mob that invaded the Capitol. A week after the January 2021 attack, extremism expert Amy Cooter explained why these connections are growing more dangerous and common. Growing concerns about violence from some people and groups supporting Donald Trump proved terrifyingly accurate last week as an armed mob bearing Trump banners stormed into the United States Capitol. Its aim was to stop Congress from certifying…
The future of fashion is the community closet; multi-brand clothing rental websites and apps at every price point. It’s no secret that the fashion and textiles industry is a major player in our global waste problem, alongside the dangers of oil and agriculture. We still have quite a way to go if we want to close the loop on circular fashion, but the growing fashion rental economy is helping to push our consumption in a more sustainable direction. In the past few years, the fashion rental economy has grown at an exceptional rate. American company Rent the Runway was one…
Spend any time in the backcountry or even the campground at your local state park and you’ll quickly realize the importance of a good meal in the outdoors. Not only do you need the calories for hiking, but a good meal can also help soothe the pain of the long day and turn that rained-out trip into an at-least-we-ate-well trip.Bringing the kitchen to the outdoors isn’t always as simple as it sounds. I’ve been a professional chef and have also guided quite a few groups through the wilderness, and in that time I discovered what every professional guide knows: Food…
The Libertines will release a souped-up version of their landmark debut, Up the Bracket, on October 21, via Rough Trade. The deluxe edition corrals 65 rarities including demos, radio sessions, and live recordings, including one from the 100 Club in 2002. It comes with a 60-page book featuring a foreword by Matt Wilkinson, new interviews with the band, and photos and memorabilia. The band will play London’s Wembley Arena, backed by the Cribs and others, on July 23.With the release of Up the Bracket in 2002, the Libertines instantly established a UK counter-current to rival the international sensation of the…
Moon, 66 Questions review – Delicate cinematic minimalism 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 { if (msgIsString)…
Seven hours is the ideal amount of sleep for people in their middle age and upwards, with too little or too much little sleep associated with poorer cognitive performance and mental health, say researchers from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University. Sleep plays an important role in enabling cognitive function and maintaining good psychological health. It also helps keep the brain healthy by removing waste products. As we get older, we often see alterations in our sleep patterns, including difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep, and decreased quantity and quality of sleep. It is thought that these sleep disturbances…