How to Tell a Friend You Don’t Like Their Partner

How to Tell a Friend You Don’t Like Their Partner

When your friend is in love—and you’re writhing in horror at the object of their affection—the first question to ask yourself isn’t how to raise the subject. It’s whether you should. The decision “requires a lot of introspection,” says Jordana Abraham, co-founder of the women-focused website Betches and co-host of the dating and relationships podcast…

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Figures, Fantasies and Frontiers: The Art Books Shaping Summer 2025

Figures, Fantasies and Frontiers: The Art Books Shaping Summer 2025

From overlooked artists to overlooked eras, these books bring fresh context to familiar names, and introduce unforgettable new ones. Courtesy the publishers Not every art book is meant to be tossed into a beach bag or a carry-on, but summer offers something better than vacation: time. When temperatures rise and routines ease, we often find…

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Advocates for transgender Texans hold rally against private spaces ban bill

Advocates for transgender Texans hold rally against private spaces ban bill

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Representatives of several activist groups will hold a press conference Wednesday to oppose a special session bill, which they say would create an “unenforceable” ban on transgender women’s use of restrooms and shelters. “Women and survivors of violence have been repeatedly used as justification to exclude trans women from public restrooms. Now,…

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The Least Embarrassing Sandals a Man Can Wear This Summer

The Least Embarrassing Sandals a Man Can Wear This Summer

Men’s summer footwear walks a fine line between breathable and deeply regrettable. Warm weather all but demands open toes, but too often, that translates to orthopedic trail sandals, budget flip-flops with divorce energy, or leathery thongs that haven’t aged well since their last pool party in 2004. The mission isn’t just keeping cool—it’s surviving July…

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From Hops to Orbit: A Fiery History of SpaceX’s Starship Program

From Hops to Orbit: A Fiery History of SpaceX’s Starship Program

Starship takes off for its eighth flight on March 6 at its test site in Boca Chica, Texas. Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images On June 19, a Starship prototype exploded on the launch pad at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Texas during preparations for what would be its tenth test flight. After three consecutive failed orbital…

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‘The Buccaneers’ Season 2 Episode 6 Ending Explained: Why does Lord Seadown kill [Spoiler]?!?

‘The Buccaneers’ Season 2 Episode 6 Ending Explained: Why does Lord Seadown kill [Spoiler]?!?

The Buccaneers Season 2 Episode 6 “Every Single Piece of My Heart” marks, hands down, the bleakest chapter of the Apple TV+ show to date. The episode opens with Jinny (Imogen Waterhouse) discovering that, duh, Lord James Seadown (Barney Fishwick) hasn’t changed at all. He’s still playing the same emotionally-manipulative game he’s always played. The…

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Pedro Pascal’s Sister Lux Pascal Details Their Powerful Bond

Pedro Pascal’s Sister Lux Pascal Details Their Powerful Bond

Pedro Pascal and Lux Pascal have a fantastic relationship. The Last of Us actor brought his sister with him to the Los Angeles premiere of The Fantastic Four: The First Steps, and she took the opportunity to gush about their special dynamic as siblings. “We protect each other very much,” Lux told People at the July 21 premiere.…

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LIVE BLOG: Texas lawmakers hold hearing on disaster preparedness

LIVE BLOG: Texas lawmakers hold hearing on disaster preparedness

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas lawmakers will convene Wednesday morning for the first hearing of the Joint Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding. The 18 senators and representatives will hear invited testimony about the state’s response and preparedness for the devastating Independence Day floods in Central Texas, which killed over 130 people. The committees, chaired by…

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From Speedbump to Quesadillo: Armadillo racing is keeping Austin weird

From Speedbump to Quesadillo: Armadillo racing is keeping Austin weird

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Fans line the track, the racers step out into the light, and the announcer, Swift Sparks, pumps up the crowd. “We’ve got high-performance athletes,” exclaims Sparks. “We’ve got vicious competition. It’s the fastest five minutes in racing!” Five minutes is generous. The sprint between Speedbump and Quesadillo only lasts about five seconds.…

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The Most Exciting New Spots to Eat and Drink in Singapore

The Most Exciting New Spots to Eat and Drink in Singapore

The buzziest new restaurants and bars in Singapore understand the assignment. It’s about creating fresh energy while celebrating classic flavors. It’s about top-tier experiences that are welcoming and aren’t fussy. It’s about favoring fun over rigidity. Singapore has long been known for both its street food and its ultra-fine dining, but it turns out that…

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