Day: April 14, 2022

The Linda Lindas Are Growing Up And Making A Statement

The Linda Lindas Are Growing Up And Making A Statement

By Joshua M. Miller Los Angeles-based The Linda Lindas are punk to the core. So when the Cypress Park branch of the Los Angeles Public Library asked the band if they wanted to perform there as part of their Asian American Pacific Islander heritage programming, it was an easy decision. They saw it as a […]

Your Friday Briefing: Russia’s Flagship Sinks

Your Friday Briefing: Russia’s Flagship Sinks

Good morning. We’re covering the sinking of a Russian warship, Elon Musk’s bid to buy Twitter and the U.K.’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Russia’s flagship sinks The flagship of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet sunk on Thursday after it suffered catastrophic damage. Ukraine said it was the result of a missile strike by […]

Why ‘Gap Girls’ movie spinoff of ‘SNL’ skit was killed

Why ‘Gap Girls’ movie spinoff of ‘SNL’ skit was killed

What happens on “Saturday Night Live” stays on “Saturday Night Live.” David Spade recently divulged that his popular, recurring “Gap Girls” sketches on the long-running comedy series were suggested to be made into a movie — though it never materialized. The 57-year-old comedian revealed on an episode of his “Fly on the Wall” podcast that “SNL” chief […]

Ask a Sex Therapist: Sexuality after Cancer

Ask a Sex Therapist: Sexuality after Cancer

Photo courtesy of Caydie McCumber/The Licensing Project Ask a Sex Therapist: Sexuality after Cancer Sex therapist Laurie Watson, PhD, LMFT, advises people on all aspects of sexuality and relationships, but she is uniquely qualified to help women regain sexual function and pleasure after treatment for breast cancer, the subject of her PhD thesis. Watson also […]

Worried about rising inflation? Nearly risk free I bonds may soon pay 9.62%

Worried about rising inflation? Nearly risk free I bonds may soon pay 9.62%

Eakgrunge | Istock | Getty Images Less risk often means lower returns. But that’s not the case with I bonds, an inflation-protected and government-backed asset, which may soon pay an estimated 9.62%. I bonds currently offer 7.12% annual returns through April, and the rate may reach 9.62% in May based on the latest consumer price index data. Annual […]

Jonathan Cohen Crowdsourced Flowers on Instagram for Fall 2022 Line – WWD

Jonathan Cohen Crowdsourced Flowers on Instagram for Fall 2022 Line – WWD

Hand sanitizer, a pet Betta fish named Selena and flowers crowdsourced through an Instagram Stories poll are just a few of the inspirations that went into Jonathan Cohen’s charming fall 2022 collection, which carries forward his sustainable brand messaging with inventive upcycling techniques and timeless feminine pieces. The New York designer has gone his own […]

How One Restaurant Feeds War Refugees in Lviv, Ukraine

How One Restaurant Feeds War Refugees in Lviv, Ukraine

Kafe Jerusalem has been a staple in Lviv, a city in western Ukraine, for the last 14 years. The cafe specializes in Jewish cuisines, encompassing dishes from Ashkenazi and Sephardic communities across Europe and the Middle East. Co-founder Lola Landa, who identifies as Galician Jewish, runs the business with her husband Serhii Koniuhov and her […]

Here’s how to take fantastic iPhone 13 Pro macro photos, according to award-winners

Here’s how to take fantastic iPhone 13 Pro macro photos, according to award-winners

After more than two years away, I was back at Apple’s showcase Fifth Avenue Store. The invite was to join Apple in feting a group of amateur photographers who’ve mastered macro photography using Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro. Apple finally added macro photography to its iPhone line last year, following in the footsteps of smartphone upstarts […]

Iconic Red Carpet Look Behind-The-Scenes Facts

Iconic Red Carpet Look Behind-The-Scenes Facts

“Of course it’s not fashion. It’s a crazy getup for attention.” 1. You might be aware that Jennifer Lopez’s 2000 Grammys Versace dress is the reason Google Images exists (it was the most popular search query Google had ever seen). However, J.Lo wasn’t the only celeb to have worn it. Scott Gries / Getty Images, […]

Ukraine Says It Damaged The Flagship Of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet

Ukraine Says It Damaged The Flagship Of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine said its forces struck and seriously damaged the flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet, dealing a potentially major setback to Moscow’s troops as they try to regroup for a renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine after retreating from much of the north, including the capital. Russia said Thursday the entire crew […]

‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ Cast: Where Are They Now?

‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ Cast: Where Are They Now?

To Bridget, who cannot cook! Bridget Jones’s Diary was a huge hit when it debuted in April 2001 — and its stars have only kept rising. Renée Zellweger, who played the titular diarist, had already turned in critically acclaimed performances in films including Jerry Maguire and Nurse Betty, but Bridget Jones’s Diary arguably made her […]