Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Gas Prices Could Take Months to Return to Pre-War Levels Even After U.S.-Iran Deal
Rasmussen says shipping may return to pre-war levels within a couple of months, but a recovery in cargo volumes of oil, gas, and LNG will likely take longer, because of damage to facilities during the war. There are other potential complications that could impact the flow of naval traffic, experts note. Tankers that diverted while…
Read MoreDo Love Island USA Producers Tell Islanders Who to Talk to? Past Contestants Tell All
Who Is That Witty Scottish Announcer on Love Island? Iain Stirling pulls a double shift as the narrator of both Love Island UK and Love Island USA—and during filming, he’s also on a tight schedule. “At 12 in the afternoon U.K. time, I’d log on to Love Island UK,” the Scottish comedian detailed to TODAY…
Read MoreIs Your Towel Sabotaging Your Skin? An Aesthetician Explains It All
If you’ve done any amount of scrolling through #SkincareTok, you’ve probably seen skincare routine (no matter how elaborate) videos that include using a perfectly folded single-use skincare towel being used after cleansing. But are those really a good alternative to a using your regular towel? Kacie Jones, an aesthetician at SkinSpirit‘s West Village Dallas, Texas…
Read MoreObama Gives Pointed Remarks on ‘American Values,’ Without Naming Trump
But, he added, “I do not believe that is the story of America that prevails in the end … and I remain convinced that the overwhelming majority of Americans feel the same way.” Former First Lady Michelle Obama spoke before her husband, praising his “stubborn optimism and unflinching courage” throughout his presidential terms. “You were…
Read MoreElf Star Faizon Love Arrested for Contempt of Court in Child Support Case
Faizon Love is facing a new legal issue. The Elf actor was arrested in Florida June 16 and charged with two counts of contempt of court, according to records viewed by E! News. Though he is currently being held without bond, Love’s lawyer Glen Lansky told E! in a June 18 statement, “The underlying case…
Read More‘Leviticus’ Is Queer Horror with Heart and Soul
But first, a shocker: Leviticus opens with a scene in the shower area of a public indoor pool. A young woman is taking pleasure in a hot shower; she may be alone, or maybe not. Then she screams, grasping at a tiled ledge with bloodied hands. Next, we get a sense of the landscape in…
Read MoreBreaking Down the Twist Ending of Harlan Coben’s Mystery Series ‘I Will Find You’
Britt Lower as Rachel Mills —Amanda Matlovich—Netflix Warning: This post contains spoilers for I Will Find YouThe Netflix thriller series I Will Find You, based on Harlan Coben’s 2023 novel, opens with a case that appears to be closed: David Burroughs (Sam Worthington) is serving a life sentence for the murder of his son, Matthew…
Read MoreTrisha Paytas Details 26-Lb. Weight Loss in 6 Weeks on a GLP-1 Medication
Ozempic is no laughing matter for the comedian. Handler revealed her “anti-aging doctor” prescribed the medication without her realizing what the drug was. “I didn’t even know I was on it,” she said during the Jan. 25, 2023 episode of Call Her Daddy. “She said, ‘If you ever want to drop five pounds, this is good.’” But…
Read MoreAt Basel Social Club, the Office Becomes a Playground of Anti-Productivity
Silvio Larusso’s provocative text installation sets the tone. Courtesy of the artist and Basel Social Club. Photo: Silke Briel As the art world has grown accustomed to the boutique fair format, an increasing number of satellite events are, ironically, trying to counter fair fatigue with more contained, context-specific models. There’s also the experiential factor: unique…
Read MoreSpaceX’s First Post-IPO Deal Mints Four Young A.I. Multibillionaires
Space President Gwynne Shotwell (C) rings the opening bell at the Nasdaq Marketsite at the launch of the company’s IPO on June 12, 2026 in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Days after SpaceX hit the public market, Elon Musk’s mega-company announced plans to acquire Anysphere, the parent company of A.I. coding agent Cursor, for $60…
Read MoreThe Most Comfortable Walking Sandals That Still Look Stylish, According to a Podiatrist
What to Look for When Shopping for Walking Sandals The key issue with sandals is that they aren’t built for walking long distances, says Dr.Laurino. Often, your feet have to work overtime in order to keep the sandal on and in place. “This recruits muscles you don’t normally use, shortens your stride into a shuffle…
Read MoreFrom Fingerprints to Passports: Trust After A.I. Detection
The first response to generative A.I. was to hunt for fingerprints. But as detection tools struggle with false positives and false negatives, societies are returning to an older solution: building trust through authorship, institutions and accountability. Unsplash+ The first major social response to generative A.I. unfolded like a detective story. Schools hunted for software that…
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