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23andMe Has Found a Buyer—Here’s What Might Happen to Your Genetic Data
23andMe has been sold for less than 95 percent of what it was worth at its peak. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images It’s been a turbulent stretch for 23andMe, the consumer DNA testing company once famous for its saliva-based ancestry kits. After grappling with financial losses, data breaches, lawsuits and a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, the company—and…
Read MoreReview: A Steady, Not-Too Bumpy Ride to William Inge’s Bus Stop
David Lee Hyunh, Midori Francis, Delphi Borich, Cindy Cheung and Rajesh Bose in Bus Stop at Classic Stage Company. Carol Rosegg William Inge’s Bus Stop may be 70 years old, but its lovelorn and lusting characters invite present-day descriptors: gathered at a Kansas diner during a blizzard we encounter a sex pest and stalker, fuck…
Read MoreHold On… Kevin Jonas’ Name Isn’t Actually Kevin Jonas
This is an S.O.S. Kevin Jonas just shocked the internet with his latest reveal. While he’s spent two decades in the spotlight, the oldest member of the Jonas Brothers admitted the name fans know him by isn’t actually his real name, sharing the news while participating in the viral TikTok trend where users share a…
Read MoreCassie Ventura’s Mom Paid Sean “Diddy” Combs $20K After He Threatened to Release Sex Tapes
Male Escort Says He Could Hear Sean “Diddy” Combs Assaulting Cassie When Ventura didn’t join Combs right when he called for her on one occasion, Phillip testified May 12 that Combs threw a liquor bottle in her direction, then grabbed her by her hair and dragged her into the bedroom. “She was screaming,” Phillip said, and,…
Read More7 Questions That Can Instantly Boost Your Work Relationships
A company can offer all the free snacks and on-site massages in the world—but if the people don’t make you feel supported, you’re probably still not happy at your job. To an increasing extent, “the corporate world is understanding that relationships and the culture of relationships at work is the new competitive edge,” says Esther…
Read MoreSean “Diddy” Combs Carried Pills With Barack Obama’s Face On Them, Former Assistant Says
Male Escort Says He Could Hear Sean “Diddy” Combs Assaulting Cassie When Ventura didn’t join Combs right when he called for her on one occasion, Phillip testified May 12 that Combs threw a liquor bottle in her direction, then grabbed her by her hair and dragged her into the bedroom. “She was screaming,” Phillip said, and,…
Read MorePhillips Installs Robert Manley and Miety Heiden in Top Posts Amid Market Shifts
The appointments of Heiden and Manley follow the departure of Cheyenne Westphal and Jean-Paul Engelen, marking a new chapter for Phillips’ leadership. Phillips Fresh off its $51.9 million Modern and Contemporary Evening Sale, which reaffirmed the auction house’s strength in the contemporary segment, Phillips has announced the appointment of Robert Manley as chairman of modern…
Read MoreFDA Plans to Limit COVID-19 Vaccines to High-Risk Groups
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will no longer recommend yearly COVID-19 vaccines for kids and most adults. In an editorial article published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Vinay Prasad, the newly appointed head of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and research at the FDA, and Dr. Martin Makary, FDA commissioner,…
Read MoreHugh Jackman and Sutton Foster’s Romantic Outing Strikes a Chord
The Music Man‘s final curtain call was in January 2023. But it wasn’t the only thing to come to an end. In September of that year, Jackman and his wife of 27 years Deborra-Lee Furness announced their split. “We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving…
Read MoreIn Beverly Hills, Paul McCartney’s Photographs Offer a Raw Look at Beatlemania’s Beginnings
Paul McCartney’s “Rearview Mirror” exhibition at Gagosian in Beverly Hills offers a rare, personal look at the earliest days of Beatlemania. Artwork © Paul McCartney, Photo: Jeff McLane, Courtesy Gagosian Late last month, Paul McCartney stopped by Gagosian in Beverly Hills to check out the install of his new show, “Rearview Mirror,” which showcases thirty-seven…
Read MoreElon Musk says he's committed to still be Tesla's CEO in 5 years' time
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Billionaire Elon Musk said Tuesday he’s committed to being CEO of Tesla in five years’ time as the automaker faced intense consumer and stock-price pressure over his work with U.S. President Donald Trump’s government. The question came as Musk made a video appearance at the Qatar Economic Forum hosted…
Read MoreThe Best Hotels in Downtown Los Angeles for a Stylish Urban Escape
Though neighborhoods like Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and West Hollywood tend to get all of the attention from out-of-towners, Downtown Los Angeles has undergone a creative comeback that makes it worth exploring. In addition to its diverse and culturally-driven food scene, DTLA is also home to cool, underground cocktail bars, Michelin-starred restaurants, premier shopping centers…
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