Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Lauren Bennett, “Party Rock Anthem” Singer, Dead at 37
G.R.L. is mourning one of its own. Lauren Bennett, also known for her appearance on LMFAO‘s “Party Rock Anthem,” has died, the former girl group shared on July 6. She was 37. “It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren,” G.R.L. wrote on Instagram. “Our hearts are broken and…
Read MoreAmazon’s Viral $30 Shell Handbag Is Fit for a Mermaid
Summer style should feel light and whimsical, and this season’s breakout trend is exactly that. Shell-maxxing has emerged as summer 2026’s leading jewelry and accessory trend, translating to shell shapes covering everything from handbags to earlobes. The mermaid-core trend is giving Eurosummer vibes and highlights natural materials – seashells, pearls, abalone – making playful shell…
Read MoreTrump Reignites Tensions With Meloni Ahead of NATO Summit
He went on to criticize Meloni in a Truth Social post, saying, “She is doing poorly in Italy with her level of popularity, possibly because she turned down the United States of America, a Country that truly loves and protects Italy, when it came to denying Iran from obtaining or developing a Nuclear Weapon.” “She…
Read MoreLincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Repairs Awarded to Same No-Bid Contractor
Aside from the peeling of the waterproof coating, the reflecting pool has been plagued by an algae bloom, a persistent problem due to Washington’s high heat during the summer and the pool’s shallow depth, which creates an ideal biological incubator. Previously, the Obama administration spent approximately $34 million trying to solve those problems, but failed…
Read MoreSix Rare Rolexes That Explain the Top of the Brand’s Vintage Market
Rolex Submariner Reference 6538 “Big Crown” Sold at Sotheby’s, December 2025. Result: $431,800 This last one breaks the pattern of the rest of the list. Whereas every other watch here is rare because so few were made or because one specific example carries an unrepeatable story, the Reference 6538 is rare because of what has…
Read MoreSuits’ Rick Hoffman Is Unrecognizable With Hair, Weight Loss Transformation
Lizzo simply wanted to feel better from head to toe. “Once I started working out for mental health, to have balanced mental health or endorphins, so that I don’t look at myself in the mirror and feel ashamed of myself, and feel disgusted with myself,” the “Good as Hell” singer explained in a May 2023 TikTok,…
Read MoreSerena Williams’ Venture Firm Is Building Its Own Grand Slam Portfolio
Serena Williams during her Ladies’ Singles match against Maya Joint of Australia on day two of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships on June 30, 2026. Andrew Matthews/PA Images via Getty Images Nearly four years after stepping away from professional tennis, Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon this year before withdrawing on July 4 due to a knee…
Read MoreWhoopi Goldberg Misses The View After Erupting Volcano Leaves Her Stranded in Italy
Whoopi Goldberg experienced a very different kind of fireworks light up the sky this Fourth of July. The View cohost’s Independence Day holiday in Italy took an unexpected turn after Sicily’s active volcano Mount Etna erupted with activity over the weekend, leaving her and other tourists stranded on the Mediterranean Island. Of course, Whoopi’s travel…
Read MoreWhy Heavier Weights Aren’t Always Better for Strength Training
Then there’s muscular endurance. “Performing one-repetition maximums doesn’t translate to better performance particularly well for marathon runners or triathletes,” McKendry says. Thanks to that principle of specificity, a better bet for these folks, he says, is to aim for lots of reps with lighter weights to train the muscles to keep contracting repeatedly over time.…
Read MoreCognitive Rehabilitation May Help Treat Long Covid, Study Says
“We usually tell them, ‘Talk to yourself, describe to yourself what you’re doing,’” Vanova says. “If, for example, if they are cooking, we say, ‘Pretend that you are in a cooking show, and talk yourself through the instructions, so you stay in touch with what you’re actually doing.’” It’s also important to learn how to…
Read MoreWhat to Expect at the NATO Summit as the Alliance Faces New Tests
Here’s what to know about the 36th NATO Summit. Who will be attending? NATO members usually meet at least once a year to coordinate defensive strategy, and this year is no different. The leaders of all 32 participating countries, based in Western Europe and North America, are expected to attend. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, South…
Read MoreTrump’s FIFA Intervention Draws Global Backlash
The European Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef criticized both the suspension and the political interference, calling it “the wrong decision.” “Decisions on sporting rules and sporting matters belong to sporting bodies, not politicians,” Micallef wrote in a post on X. “Influencing sporting decisions would undermine the autonomy of sport.” Even United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir…
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