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[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Good Bones: New Beginnings Episode 1, “Mina Take the Lake.”] Good Bones is back and getting down to business when it comes to renovations as the limited spinoff, Good Bones: New Beginnings saw Mina Starsiak Hawk tackle a new project, a lake house for herself, her husband, and children to enjoy over the years. But their attempt to make over the house is disrupted by some big and emotional changes for the family. While this may be the beginning of a new chapter, it also means the ending of another as Mina shuttered Two…

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Fans have recently expressed curiosity about Corinne Foxx and her fiance. The talented daughter of actor Jamie Foxx, she recently made headlines when she announced her engagement. The actress has been relatively private about her relationship, with only a few glimpses shared on social media over the years. As Corinne Foxx steps into this new chapter of her life, many are wondering about whom she is engaged to. If you’re searching for information on Corinne Foxx’s fiancé, his job, and their relationship history, you’re not alone. Here’s what you need to know about this intriguing couple. Who Is Corinne Foxx…

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Cash Cobain has announced the release date for his long-teased new album Play Cash Cobain. The New York rapper and producer’s follow-up to last year’s Pretty Girls Love Slizzy is out on Friday, August 23. The new album includes the singles “Dunk Contest,” “Fisherrr,” and “Rump Punch.” It also features a new song called “Problem,” which is a new posse cut remix of Laila!’s “Not My Problem” that has bars from Flo Milli, Big Sean, Fabolous, Luh Tyler, YN Jay, Anycia, 6lack, Don Q, Rob49, Chow Lee, and others. Listen to the new track below; scroll down for the Play…

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The skincare market may be oversaturated with information, but I’m noticing more and more that brands, creators and educators are often only addressing specific skin types. One area in particular that needs more attention in the beauty world is South Asian skin.As explained to me by award-winning makeup artist, beauty expert and founder of South Asian Beauty Collective Aarti P, South Asian skin has specific needs that often aren’t addressed enough by both product formulations and brand marketing. As a beauty editor, I was keen to learn more about how to care for South Asian skin and address common skincare…

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Thousands of electronic lockers found in gyms, offices, and schools could be vulnerable to attacks by criminals using cheap hacking tools to access administrator keys, according to new research.At the Defcon security conference on Sunday, security researchers Dennis Giese and “braelynn” demonstrated a proof-of-concept attack showing how digital management keys could be extracted from lockers, copied, and then used to open other lockers in the same location. The researchers focused on various models of electronic locks from two of the world’s biggest manufacturers, Digilock and Schulte-Schlagbaum.Over the past few years, the researchers, who both have backgrounds in lock picking, have…

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Book Riot Managing Editor Vanessa Diaz is a writer and former bookseller from San Diego, CA whose Spanish is even faster than her English. When not reading or writing, she enjoys dreaming up travel itineraries and drinking entirely too much tea. She is a regular co-host on the All the Books podcast who especially loves mysteries, gothic lit, mythology/folklore, and all things witchy. Vanessa can be found on Instagram at @BuenosDiazSD or taking pictures of pretty trees in Portland, OR, where she now resides. View All posts by Vanessa Diaz Earlier this year we got a teaser trailer for the…

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This time last year, Dean Grubbs and his colleagues were celebrating a conservation success story. The star was the smalltooth sawfish, a type of large ray with a saw-like snout trimmed with tiny teeth. A victim of coastal development and bycatch, in 2003 it became the first sea fish to get US federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. By 2023, Florida’s population of sawfish, the last in the US, was on the rise. “We were excited. We were seeing the population start to recover,” says Grubbs, a marine ecologist at Florida State University. Then disaster struck. In January, sawfish…

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After watching The Black Widower: The Six Wives of Thomas Randolph, the first thing that came to mind was: “What were these women thinking?” But then I remembered what my mother told me years after she divorced her second husband, a guy with similar traits to Thomas Randolph. I asked her what she saw in him. She said, “He was like a thrill ride.” (Investigation Discovery/Screenshot) That appears to be the same reason why six women were duped by the man at the center of this Investigation Discovery true crime docuseries. Lonely and desperate women sometimes make dumb choices. Addicted…

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Ryan Reynolds will suit up again as Deadpool if it will help get Channing Tatum’s Gambit movie get off the ground.The 44-year-old actor has been attached to the character since 2014, and was due to star as the mutant superhero in his own film before the project was shelved five years later.However, since Tatum’s surprise appearance as the X-Men team member in Deadpool & Wolverine, both the actor and audiences have pleaded for the Gambit flick to get the greenlight, and Reynolds, 47, has now insisted he’ll do “anything” to make sure this becomes a reality.In a post on his Instagram Stories,…

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Doechii is ringing in her 26th birthday Wednesday (Aug. 14) with a special gift for her fans: a new mixtape titled Alligator Bites Never Heal. The Florida rapper/singer revealed the cover art for the new project, which features her holding an albino alligator on her lap while she’s sitting in an antique wooden chair. “Happy Birthday to me,” she wrote in her Instagram caption. Alligator Bites Never Heal drops on Aug. 30 via Top Dawg Entertainment and Capitol Records. The mixtape will arrive two years after her last project (and first major label release), the She / Her / Black…

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GettyPS Photography | Jessica AndrewsGettyPS Photography | Jessica AndrewsOn many a frantic morning in my teenage years, my mother would yell upstairs from the kitchen for me to get dressed faster. “School isn’t a fashion show,” she’d say. Little did she know, the hallowed halls of my high school were indeed a runway — and my getting-ready process simply could not be rushed. Each day had a sartorial theme that I had painstakingly planned for weeks or even months. One week, I embraced my newfound love of purple and wore a lavender-hued outfit each day. Another time, I discovered Baby…

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Ivan Mehta / TechCrunch: xAI launches Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini in beta with improved reasoning capabilities, available to X Premium and Premium+ users; the API will debut later in August — Elon Musk-owned launched Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini in beta today with improved reasoning. The new Grok AI model can now generate images … View Original Source Here

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Vermillion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh by Reenita M. Hora …a gripping and dark historical romance fraught with edge-of-your-seat tension. “If our personal freedom is politically suppressed, then how can we ever be free to love each other?” Vermillion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh by Reenita M. Hora is a politically charged historical romance that highlights one of India’s darkest moments as it details the story of two star-crossed lovers determined to defy the odds. Finding Love Against the Odds In January 1919 in the city of Amritsar, 18-year-old Aruna Duggal steps into a local eatery and catches eyes with…

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Freshwater crocodile taking doctored cane toad bait. Credit: Georgia Ward-Fear Scientists from Macquarie University working with Bunuba Indigenous rangers and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) in Western Australia have trialed a new way to protect freshwater crocodiles from deadly invasive cane toads spreading across northern Australia. Freshwater crocodiles (Crocodylus johnstoni) are a culturally significant animal and part of traditional owners’ Dreamtime stories in the region. The loss of these predators also upsets the delicate balance of local ecosystems. The group’s research, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B on August 14, shows a method to significantly…

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Agnes van Rhijn has a humorous uphill battle in The Gilded Age Season 3, set to premiere in 2025. So says Christine Baranski, who gave a sneak preview into the upcoming season in a new interview. The Season 2 finale of the HBO period drama saw the van Rhijn household’s rotten luck turn around, but it didn’t make the seismic shift in power less shocking for the inhabitants. Cynthia Nixon‘s Ada is now the woman of the house after inheriting late husband Luke’s (Robert Sean Leonard) fortune and Oscar (Blake Ritson) losing Agnes’ in a dirty investment scheme. Agnes will…

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There are few movies that have caused as many heated discussions over the years as Star Wars movies have. With the way certain scenes were filmed, arguments have happened about just what happened during those scenes. And for the most part, many of those “did he or didn’t he?” moments remain unanswered. But now, a new Star Wars novel coming out next year will answer one of those questions. The story will shed light on one of the burning questions regarding a specific scene in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, and, in doing so, provides confirmation…

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Avenged Sevenfold drummer Brooks Wackerman has revealed on social media that he’s finally learned a Nickelback lyric after years of thinking (and perhaps singing) something else.We’ve all likely had rock lyrics that we’ve misheard throughout the years, and Wackerman’s status as a musician in a popular band has not left him exempt. In a somewhat humbling and hilarious moment, the musician shared with his followers on the X platform the Nickelback lyric that has tripped him up all these years.What Nickelback Lyric Did Brooks Wackerman Mishear?The song in question that Wackerman has been misquoting for years is the band’s biggest…

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Hair is such a personal thing, and if I’m being honest, I get quite scared to change my hair colour after some pretty bad experiences over the years. I’m definitely not the only one either. I’ve spoken to countless friends and family members who are all hesitant to switch things up. That being said, these days it seems that we are all embracing more natural-looking, anti-trend hair shades, which definitely makes the whole idea of a new look seem a lot less daunting.From honey blonde to deep brunette, there are so many stunning hair shades to choose from, but which…

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Pixel Watch 3 — the company’s third-generation smartwatch — was launched in India on Tuesday. The wearable promises up to 36 hours of battery life and is now available in two display sizes. It was launched along the sidelines of the search giant’s latest Pixel 9 series of smartphones, that it unveiled during the Made by Google hardware event. Google also launched the Pixel Buds Pro 2, its first pair of truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones to be equipped with a Tensor chip designed by the company.Pixel Watch 3, Pixel Buds Pro 2 Price in India and AvailabilityPixel Watch 3…

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The Full Book Recap and Chapter-by-Chapter Summary for The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley are below. Quick(-ish) Recap The four-paragraph version: The book takes place during the opening weekend of The Manor, a luxury resort hotel on the coast of Dorset, owned by Francesca Meadows, a former local resident who has been gone a long time but has inherited the land. Francesca is from the wealthy Meadows family, though the rest of the locals are largely poor. Among the locals there are superstitions about The Birds, a group of hooded figures that are said to exact their own brand of…

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A man rambling through the wilds of Mississippi recently stumbled upon a stunningly preserved mammoth tusk sticking out of a steep cliff along a stream. The tusk is the first known mammoth fossil unearthed in the area, scientists say.Amateur fossil collector Eddie Templeton was walking in rural Madison County in early August when he encountered the tusk partially submerged in water and stuck into the silt and clay of the streambed. He contacted the Mississippi State Geological Survey, which excavated the fossil, Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) representatives said in a statement.Survey scientists studied the 7-foot-long (2 meters), 600-pound…

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Entertainment prophesied the future more often than you might believe. We expect that from science fiction shows, but more often than not, comedy predicts events that come to pass. TV has often gotten there first, whether it’s political events, global catastrophes, or which couples might split for drama. It creates a fictional future that later turns out to be uncannily accurate. (]CBS/Screenshot], [Disney+/Screenshot[, [BBC/Screenshot], [NBC/Screenshot], [FOX/Screenshot]) Shows Like The Twilight Zone Warn Of Dangerous Futures Unsurprisingly, both The Twilight Zone and Doctor Who were ahead of their time, predicting current events fifty or more years ago. The Twilight Zone ran…

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Tuesday review – a magical realist allegory About Little White Lies Little White Lies was established in 2005 as a bi-monthly print magazine committed to championing great movies and the talented people who make them. Combining cutting-edge design, illustration and journalism, we’ve been described as being “at the vanguard of the independent publishing movement.” Our reviews feature a unique tripartite ranking system that captures the different aspects of the movie-going experience. We believe in Truth & Movies. Editorial Design View Original Source Here

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Earlier this month, The Simpsons voice actor Hank Azaria debuted his new Bruce Springsteen tribute band, Hank Azaria & the EZ Street Band, during a tribute concert in New York City. Now, Azaria and the the EZ Street Band have announced several more concerts, including a date at Springsteen’s old stomping grounds, the Stone Pony, in Asbury Park, New Jersey. In the coming weeks, Azaria and the EZ Street Band will also take the stage for shows in Amagansett, NY; Philadelphia, PA; and Brooklyn, NY. Get Hank Azaria Tickets Here At their public debut in New York earlier this month,…

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Coach Women’s Quilted Tabby Shoulder Bag 20 With Chain ($395) Nope, you don’t have to hit the mall to snag a designer piece from Coach. While the famed American fashion house’s bags are its most iconic, the brand is also hugely popular for its shoes, luggage, and clothes. One of our editors is obsessed with this yellow shoulder bag for brightening up her wardrobe. Although that exact color sadly isn’t offered on the brand’s Amazon storefront, you can score it there in off-white (aka “chalk”) and black. Read more about why our editor loves this specific Coach design in her…

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In a rambling, over two-hour conversation in an X Space, Elon Musk caved to former president Donald Trump on policy issues that directly affect the billionaire’s businesses, like energy policy and climate change.Trump dominated the conversation, appearing to speak with a pronounced lisp and at times leaving little room for Musk to speak. After starting the call discussing the July assassination attempt against Trump, Musk and Trump bemoaned millions of criminals from all over the world flooding into the US, which is not happening. The former president voiced views and support for policies at odds with Musk’s business interests, like…

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08 Aug 2024 6 Magical & Futuristic Young Adult Novels From spellbinding realms to high-tech adventures, these books offer captivating escapes and thrilling narratives. Whether you’re a fan of mystical powers or advanced technologies, these reads promise to transport you to imaginative new worlds. Buckle up for your next great YA adventure! Resurrecting My Magic (The Magicals Alliance Book 2) by Timoteo Tong Release Date: July 23 2024 In the enchanting sequel to “Magic, Monsters and Me,” Elijah faces thrilling new challenges. With the Áuqala’s help, he narrowly escapes the dark Zid’dra and returns to Earth to embrace his magic.…

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Newly hatched Maugean skatesJayson Semmens/University of Tasmania One of the world’s most endangered species of marine fish has been saved from extinction, thanks to researchers who captured wild specimens and helped them reproduce in captivity. The Maugean skate (Zearaja maugeana) is only found in Macquarie harbour on the extremely isolated and rugged south-west coast of Tasmania, Australia. The area is already a naturally low-oxygen environment, making it difficult for fish to thrive, but human impacts, especially salmon farming and river flow changes as a result of hydroelectric dams, have made the situation worse. Jayson Semmens at the University of Tasmania…

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Say hello to your next Bachelor! Jenn Tran’s season of The Bachelorette is far from over, but ABC is already announcing the star of The Bachelor Season 29. Following the August 12 episode, the network named the contestant who will look for love on the flagship series. Grant Ellis will be the next star of The Bachelor, the show’s second-ever Black lead after Matt James. The 30-year-old is a day trader who lives in Houston, Texas. Before The Bachelorette, Grant played pro basketball overseas. As the next Bachelor, Grant is “eager to embark on a journey filled with romance, adventure, and…

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The Thai GL series The Secret of Us, starring Lingling Sirilak Kwong and Orm Kornnaphat Sethratanapong, aired its final episode on Monday, August 12, 2024. The drama’s plot follows former flames Fahlada (Ling) and Earn (Orm), who reunite many years after their sudden breakup.  Episode 8 of The Secret of Us sees Lada think about the fight with her mother, Russamee. Earn checks up on the former, but she says she’s okay. Earn asks Lada, “You want to reconcile with your mother, don’t you?” The latter replies she has already done a lot for her mother and now it’s time…

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