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Iran launches missile attacks on US bases in Qatar, Iraq
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region. People in Doha, Qatar’s capital, stopped and looked up as missiles flew and interceptors fired and struck at least…
Read MoreAnderson Cooper Forced to Evacuate During Missile Attack While Live on Air
Anderson Cooper faced a scary scenario live on air. The CNN correspondent was broadcasting from Tel Aviv, Israel, alongside reporters Clarissa Ward and Jeremy Diamond around 3 a.m. local time on June 23 when an alarm went off indicating a possible incoming missile attack. As Ward told cameras, “I should just say that we’re…
Read MoreJeffrey Gibson On Making Space for Joy and Justice
From “Jeffrey Gibson: When Fire Is Applied to a Stone It Cracks” at the Brooklyn Museum in 2020/2021. Photo: Jonathan Dorado Sometimes a punching bag is more than just a punching bag. Sometimes it’s a vehicle for catharsis, a sturdy, heavy object to hit as often and as hard as you like until your troubles…
Read MoreThe Okura Tokyo Balances Modern Luxury With Japanese Tradition
When the Okura Tokyo first opened its doors in 1962, it was lauded as a modern icon and soon became known as the city’s foremost luxury hotel. Designed by architect Yoshirō Taniguchi, the Okura debuted ahead of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and over the years, welcomed everyone from Princess Diana and Ronald Reagan to Margaret…
Read MoreThe Worst Thing to Say When Someone Says They’re Bisexual
More people identify as bisexual than as lesbian or gay. Yet bisexuality tends to be largely misunderstood, and people who are bi are exposed to “so many negative messages, both from heterosexual people and from lesbian and gay people,” says Tania Israel, a professor emerit of counseling psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara,…
Read MoreScreening at Tribeca: Robert Petit’s ‘Underland’
The Darren Aronofsky-produced documentary explores the emotional and symbolic weight of descending into the Earth. Courtesy Tribeca Film Festival Despite its scant 79-minute runtime, Robert Petit’s thrilling, unnerving documentary Underland plays like a sprawling epic about the scope of human existence. Set between several underground realms across the world—old and new, natural and manmade and…
Read MoreBeauty and the Geek Alum Charged With Murdering Her Partner
Travis Decker Manhunt: Police “Closing In” on Dad Accused of Killing 3 Daughters A former reality star is facing legal trouble. A woman in Australia—who 7News reports featured on the reality show Beauty and the Geek—has been accused of killing her partner, police confirmed. The 34-year-old—whose identity has remained sealed due to a suppression order—was arrested…
Read MoreThe 7 Executives Running Reddit’s $26B Online Community
Steve Huffman, CEO of Reddit, co-founded the company in 2005. Photo by Greg Doherty/Variety via Getty Images Twenty years ago, Reddit, the platform now known for its vast and often niche online forums, nearly launched as a food delivery app. Co-founders and college roommates Steve Huffman and Alexis Ohanian initially pitched a startup called “My…
Read MoreUS stocks rise and oil prices flip flop as Wall Street remains calm after US strikes on Iran
NEW YORK (AP) — The United States’ bunker-busting entry into Israel’s war with Iran is not upsetting the price of oil and stock markets on Monday, at least for now. The hope is that Iran won’t retaliate in a way that disrupts the global flow of crude, which would hurt economies worldwide but also its…
Read MoreSean “Diddy” Combs Trial: Live Updates Week 7: Prosecution Expected to Rest Its Case
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Ex Says She Fainted After Reading Cassie Ventura’s Lawsuit Jane said during her testimony that parts of Ventura’s November 2023 lawsuit—which was ultimately settled—mirrored her own experience with Combs. “I almost fainted, in fact, I think I did,” she told jurors as she cried. “There was three specific pages that was just…
Read MoreTexas universities help build 'giant' telescope as it enters final design phase
AUSTIN (KXAN) — One of the largest telescopes ever built is one step closer to completion. On June 12, the National Science Foundation announced that the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) is entering the final design phase. Concept image of the Giant Magellan Telescope, which is slated to be built atop Cerro Las Campanas in northern…
Read MoreThe Best Mineral Face Sunscreens for Every Skin Type and Routine
It doesn’t matter how many serums, toners and moisturizers are in your skincare routine—the most important step is always sunscreen, which you should be applying every single day. SPF isn’t just for ridiculously hot summer months, but it is particularly crucial during the sunniest time of year. Sunscreen is your best defense against sun damage,…
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