Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Personality Is Linked to Genes, New Study Finds
Many, many genes—more than were identified in this study—are probably involved, influencing a variety of pathways in the brain, Nivard says. “That must be the case, given how diffuse we find those genetic effects to be.” “It’s a wonderful paper,” says Tena Vukasović Hlupić, a psychologist at the University of Zagreb who was not an…
Read MoreKenan Thompson Reveals Which Role Made Him Almost Quit Acting
Chris Redd Breaks Silence on Relationship With Kenan Thompson’s Ex Christina Evangeline Kenan & Kel was almost just…Kel. Kenan Thompson revealed he nearly quit acting after struggling to nail the ins and outs of hockey for his debut role in 1994’s D2: The Mighty Ducks. “I put it on my resume under special skills that I could roller…
Read MoreThe Venice Biennale and Central Asia’s Rise in the Global Art World
The CCA Tashkent, the first permanent center for contemporary art in Uzbekistan, is set to open this September. © Studio KO. Courtesy of the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF) While Central Asia has historically been home to several notable cultural hubs, particularly during the Silk Road era, it’s only recently that its countries…
Read MoreE.U. Chief Says Alleged Russian Drone Plot Had ‘Hallmarks of State-Sponsored Terrorism’
Wadephul announced retaliatory measures, relaying that Germany intends to close the Russian consulate in Bonn from Sep. 18. The lease for the Russian House in Berlin, an institute showcasing Russian culture, will be terminated. There will also be tighter entry controls for Russian nationals and additional pressure will be placed on Moscow’s shadow fleet. Russia…
Read MoreGiada De Laurentiis Turned Down DWTS 10 Times: Here’s Who Finally Convinced Her
Giada De Laurentiis Turned Down ‘Dancing With the Stars’ 10 Times: Here’s Who Finally Convinced Her Giada De Laurentiis is finally trading in her kitchen for a ballroom floor. As the Food Network star laces up her shoes to join pro Alan Bersten on Dancing With the Stars‘ upcoming season 35, she revealed that her…
Read MoreThe Most Exciting Red Carpet Fashion Moments at the 2026 Venice Film Festival
Amal Clooney and George Clooney at the 2026 Venice Film Festival. Getty Images The Venice Film Festival has commenced, and it’s already shaping up to be an exceptionally fashionable and star-studded extravaganza. The 11-day event, which runs from September 2 to September 12, will host the world premieres of some of the year’s most anticipated…
Read MoreThe North American Beach Escapes That Shine in Fall Shoulder Season
Oahu, Hawaii Home to Hawaii’s largest city, Oahu is teeming with tourists seeking a mix of fast-paced Honolulu and restorative beach time in July and August. But even when the crowds thin out in September, the summer weather stays. Unlike California, the ocean temperatures in Hawaii remain pretty comfortable year-round, but peak warmth happens through…
Read MoreU.S. Mint Begins Selling Trump $1 Coins. Are They Legal?
The resulting question of legality centers on whether the Mint satisfied the statute by providing the CCAC an opportunity to review the designs—or whether the law required an actual committee deliberation and input. According to Michael J. Gerhardt, a professor of law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, says that the coin “violates…
Read MoreLiza Minnelli Is “Grateful to Be Alive” Amid Substance Use Disorder Journey
“I finally understand,” she wrote in the book’s prologue. “I’ve been waging a war my whole adult [life] with what we now call SUD, substance abuse disorder. It’s a disease, a condition caused by physical and mental wiring that can trigger abuse of drugs and alcohol. I got it from Mama.” Today, she hopes to…
Read MoreAs South Korea’s Creative Industries Converge, Fine Art Is Riding the Wave
Even as global platforms like Frieze draw international art lovers and collectors to the country, some argue that the Korean art scene’s real strength still lies in local engagement. Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto via Getty Images The cultural exports of South Korea have never held as much sway in the U.S. as they have in…
Read MoreWhere Burning Man Art Ends Up After the Burn
Attendees dance during the annual Burning Man Festival in the early morning of September 5, 2023. Photo by JULIE JAMMOT/AFP via Getty Images (Editor’s note: This article was originally published on August 23, 2023.) Each year, in late August, about 80,000 people flock to Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to take up temporary residency in what…
Read MoreColorado Fire sparked by truck flipping near Yosemite as heart-stopping dashcam emerges
This is the heart-stopping moment a cement truck flips over and nearly barrels into an oncoming tour bus before sparking a fast-moving wildfire. The video shows the vehicle flip on a narrow road before igniting into what has now become the Colorado Fire in Mariposa County, near Yosemite, on Tuesday. The footage, released by Extranomical…
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