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These 4 Words Can Defuse Any Awkward Situation
When something so awkward happens that you can only stare at the ground, hoping it will open up and swallow you, saving you from the cringe, the best thing you can do is…call more attention to it. Yes, really. That means uttering these four words: “Well, that was awkward!” Or: “That was certainly honest!” In…
Read MoreThe 22-Year-Old Founder of Viral A.I. Startup Friend Embraces the Backlash
Many of Friend’s advertisements across New York City have been defaced. Courtesy Friend If you’ve taken a New York City subway recently, you’ve likely seen an advertisement for Friend, a San Francisco-based startup selling A.I. companionship in the form of a $129 wearable pendant. The campaign has sparked mixed reactions, to say the least. Many…
Read MoreAmal Clooney Chops Nearly 8 Inches of Her Hair in Stunning Transformation
Amal Clooney Makes Stylish Appearance at the U.N. Forget a trim, Amal Clooney is embracing a chop. Indeed, the human rights lawyer debuted her new stunning haircut for the fall season, courtesy of her go-to hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos. The stylist showed off the 47-year-old’s latte-inspired “bubble blowout” on Instagram Oct. 7. Amal’s ‘do is sleek…
Read MorePolice: 1 dead, 1 injured in Taylor stabbing
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Taylor Police Department said it was investigating a Tuesday night homicide. According to police, around 11:30 p.m., officers responded to Kings Canyon Drive related to an assault. Mugshot of Thomas Michael Flinders (Williamson County Jail photo) At the scene, police found a victim of a knife attack, who was later identified…
Read MoreWhy Baby Boxes Are Suddenly Everywhere
Read More: Why So Many Women Are Quitting the Workforce In Alabama, adoptive parents can get permanent custody of the child within six weeks, says Mancuso. That’s a rapid timeline in a country where most adoptions can take a year or longer. Still, for many, baby boxes are not a reminder of a tragedy for…
Read MoreBest Laniege Fall Prime Day Deals: Save 30% on Favorites by Sydney Sweeney, Alix Earle & More
Stop scrolling! October Prime Day is finally here, which is your chance to snag celebrity-loved beauty favorites for less. Yep, that includes cult-favorite products, including the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. Right now, you can get the beloved overnight mask, which has been recommended by Sydney Sweeney and Kyle Richards, for 30% off. So why not…
Read MoreBest October Prime Day Deals for People Who Can’t Sleep — Sheets, Pillows, Blackout Curtains & More
What is October Prime Day? October Prime Day, officially known as Prime Big Deal Days, is a second Prime Day Sale that typically occurs in October. This exclusive event for Amazon Prime Membership holders offers major discounts and Amazon deals just in time for the holiday season. Shoppers can expect lightning deal prices and the…
Read MoreScore the Best October Prime Day Beauty Deals: Virtue, Clinique, Too Faced & More Up to 50% Off
Now’s the time to score the biggest beauty deals before holiday shopping takes over your budget. That’s right! October Prime Day (aka Prime Big Deal Days) is here, and the discounts on makeup, skincare, and haircare are seriously too good to miss. From cult-favorite brands such as Virtue, Clinique, Too Faced, COSRX, and Laura Geller,…
Read MoreCelebration, Resilience and Creative Brilliance: Inside the Museum of the African Diaspora Afropolitan Ball
Corinne Dixon, Pandora Thomas and Nicole Dixon. Photo: Drew Altizer The crown jewel of this year’s Nexus: SF/Bay Area Black Art Week was the Museum of the African Diaspora’s Afropolitan Ball—a glittering, high-octane gala that raised more than $1 million for the institution’s programming. The black-tie fête once again drew a mix of power players…
Read MoreWhat the National Gallery’s Closure Says About the Politics of Culture in America
The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., is federally funded and has ceased operations and canceled all programs until the shutdown is resolved. Photo by Bill O’Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images At midnight on October 1, the U.S. government shut down after Congress failed to agree on a new public budget. With no…
Read MoreCurator Karen Comer Lowe’s Five Artists to Watch
Karen Comer Lowe has spent more than two decades shaping how audiences experience Black art in and from the American South, and her curatorial path has taken her from the Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery and the Whitney Museum of American Art to the Tubman African American Museum, before returning to her hometown of Atlanta.…
Read MoreLouis Tomlinson Slams Criticism of Liam Payne Before His Death
“I am absolutely devastated about the passing of my amazing friend, Liam,” Niall wrote in a lengthy Instagram statement. “It just doesn’t feel real. Liam had an energy for life and a passion for work that was infectious. He was the brightest in every room and always made everyone feel happy and secure.” The “Slow…
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