Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Cuteness Is Political
We found, in general, that study participants who valued purity preferred cuter versions of a product (e.g., a mug with giant, imploring eyes) to more standard versions. People differ in how much weight they give purity in moral judgments, and conservatives tend to give it more weight than average. Thus, we predicted that conservatives would…
Read MoreBuilding collapse in Istanbul traps at least 7 people, including child
A seven-story building in Istanbul partially collapsed on Thursday, trapping at least seven people inside, including a 6-year-old, officials said. The reason for the collapse was not immediately known and an investigation was underway. Rescue teams were working to reach those trapped even as there were warnings of a further collapse of the building. An…
Read MoreIllinois restaurant worker Alyssa Smith missing after vanishing on Chicago trip with boyfriend
An Illinois woman is missing after she vanished while on a trip to Chicago with her boyfriend, who then returned home alone, according to her family. Alyssa Smith, 24, was reported missing on Sept. 30, Palatine cops said on Monday – three days after she last had contact with her mom, Rebecca Smith. Smith, a…
Read MoreDriver opens fire on strangers along major US interstate, tells cops he ‘had to kill people today’
An Iowa man accused of opening fire on passing vehicles along an interstate and wounding a woman allegedly made a chilling admission to police after his arrest, according to court documents. Andrew Darrick Tanaka, 27, of West Des Moines, faces four counts of attempted murder in Monday afternoon’s shootings along Interstate 35 in Warren County,…
Read MoreTexas executes Jamaal Howard despite same lethal injection drug used in failed Christa Pike execution
A Texas man convicted of killing a convenience store clerk during a robbery was executed Wednesday evening after the Supreme Court declined to halt the execution, despite his attorneys raising concerns about the lethal injection drug used in a failed execution attempt in Tennessee last week. Jamaal Howard, 46, was pronounced dead at 8:03 p.m.…
Read MoreNJ teen driver plows SUV into group of students on sidewalk, leaving six injured
A New Jersey teen driver allegedly plowed an SUV into a group of minors walking on a sidewalk, trapping one of them under the hulking vehicle. The group of high school students, ages 14 to 16, was walking on the side of E Gibbsboro Road — down the street from Lindenwold High School and in…
Read MoreKourtney Kardashian Reacts to Jennifer Lawrence Calling Her “More Annoying Than Ever”
While the reality star was able to shake off Jennifer’s comments, they did come at a time when Kourtney—who is mom to Mason, 16, Penelope, 14, and Reign, 11, with ex Scott Disick as well as Rocky, 2, with husband Travis Barker—felt like she faced scrutiny after making comments about not wanting to dress up anymore, as compared to her sisters. “It was also a sensitive…
Read MoreTrump says FBI may investigate Nolan Wells’ death: ‘We’re looking at that’
President Trump said he may ask the FBI to look into the death of Nolan Wells during a press conference at the White House on Wednesday. Trump said “we’re looking at that” when asked by reporters whether or not the feds would carry out their own investigation into the death of the 18-year-old Mississippi football…
Read MoreAustin leaders propose 'responsible' changes to city's bond spending
New numbers from the City of Austin show half-a-billion dollars in unspent bond programs. Source link
Read More60K Amazon shoppers love this DeWalt tool combo — 38% off before Prime Day ends
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. I’m going to level with you — I’m a tool when it comes to home building. Blame my dad; he’s the first person to tell you that he doesn’t mess with…
Read MoreAt San Antonio Rally, Trump Warns He’ll ‘Never Forgive’ Texas if Talarico Wins
“For decades, Texas has been the state where people flee to escape the economic oppression and social collapse of Democrat-run California, New York, Illinois, and other failing blue states. But if Talafreako and the Democrats get their way, all of that squalor, misery, poverty, homelessness,” Trump said, adding that he doesn’t even know Talarico’s real…
Read MoreBritney Spears Joins Sons Jayden James and Sean Preston Federline for Rare Family Photo at Dollywood
Britney Spears, Kevin Federline’s Son Jayden James Details Pressure to Prove Himself in Rare Interview Britney Spears is having some Dolly Parton-themed fun. The “Lucky” singer recently enjoyed a day out at Dollywood—the Tennessee amusement park founded by the late country music icon in 1986—with sons Sean Preston Federline, 21, and Jayden James Federline, 20. “Wow…
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