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Sasha Gordon Finds Beauty and Empathy in the Shadows of the Human Mind
A work in “Sasha Gordon: Haze” at David Zwirner in New York. Photo: Chase Barnes | Courtesy David Zwirner Sasha Gordon is one of the most compelling young talents to emerge from New York’s art scene—an artist who rose to fame during the pandemic boom yet managed to solidify her position with substantial institutional recognition…
Read MoreHalle Bailey, DDG Drop Domestic Violence Restraining Orders and Reach Custody Plan Over Son Halo
Halle Bailey and DDG are moving forward. The former couple, who share son Halo, 22 months, agreed to dismiss the domestic violence restraining orders they sought against one another, according to court documents obtained by E! News. In the filing, Bailey and DDG (real name Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.) also agreed to have the temporary…
Read MoreDietitians and Dentists Love These Halloween Treats
Halloween doesn’t scare dentists or dietitians. They’re not monsters, after all—which means they wouldn’t begrudge kids their candy haul. But they do use a few tricks to make treats less troublesome, starting with limiting the festivities to one night. “Kids are going to get candy,” says Liel Grinbaum, a pediatric dentist at smiles+grins in New…
Read MoreTexas Sues Tylenol Makers Over Claims of Links to Autism
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the pharmaceutical companies behind Tylenol for “deceptively marketing” the medication as a safe option for pregnant mothers. The lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, which Paxton filed on Tuesday, claimed that the companies knew that being exposed to acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, before birth or…
Read MoreExercise May Benefit Women’s Hearts More Than Men’s
Do some people benefit from exercise more than others? A study published Oct. 27 in Nature Cardiovascular Research finds that women may have an edge over men when it comes to heart health. Researchers in China analyzed data from 85,000 people without heart disease who were registered in the UK Biobank, a dataset that tracked…
Read MoreIn the 2025 Art Basel & UBS Collecting Survey, Women Lead, Boundaries Blur and Collectors Get Personal
The latest Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting was released during Paris Art Week, pointing to new market confidence. Courtesy of Art Basel Released during the whirlwind weeks of market activity between Frieze London and Art Basel Paris, the latest Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting revealed—and in many ways confirmed—key…
Read MoreBeyoncé and Jay-Z’s Daughter Blue Ivy Carter Is Pretty in Pink for Angel Ball 2025
Blue Ivy Carter channeled her inner diva for her latest appearance. Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s 13-year-old daughter joined her grandmother Tina Knowles at the 2025 Angel Ball in New York City on Oct. 27. While Blue opted out of the red carpet, she dazzled for the cameras in a pink ensemble as she made her way inside the venue. For…
Read MoreWhat Your Pee Says About Your Health
A handful of years ago, scientists raised the flag about a troubling potential source of water pollution: American urine. Although trendy diets push protein, Americans already eat around 40% more than the daily recommended amount. One side effect of excess protein is extra nitrogen in urine. And when that potent cocktail makes it into the…
Read MoreReimagining Nail Care: Turning Self-Care Into an Engine for Equity
With an equity-sharing workforce and medical-grade hygiene, MiniLuxe aims to set new standards for the beauty industry. Photo by Josh Campbell, Courtesy MiniLuxe This Q&A is part of Observer’s Expert Insights series, where industry leaders, innovators and strategists distill years of experience into direct, practical takeaways and deliver clarity on the issues shaping their industries. In an industry…
Read MoreAustin Police seek help identifying suspect involved in baseball bat assault
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is seeking public help to identify a man accused of assaulting a person with a baseball bat in June. Austin Police said the incident occurred on June 1 around 3 a.m. in the 300 block of Colorado Street. The department said the victim picked up a crown from…
Read MoreJustin Bieber Looks So Different Without Beard During World Series 2025 Date With Hailey Bieber
Does Hailey Bieber Want More Kids With Justin Bieber? She Says… Fans of Justin Bieber‘s facial hair will have to settle for the ghost of that look. Two days after revealing he shaved off his beard while attending a Dijon concert in San Diego, the “Daisies” singer provided a closer look at his new clean-shaven…
Read MoreGlen Powell’s Ex Gigi Paris Debuts Romance With Cooper Helfet
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper The unexpected pairing’s chemistry in 2019’s A Star Is Born and its ensuing press tour made fans blind to the fact that the actor and director was dating Irina Shayk and the pop star was engaged to Christian Carano at the time. Still, it was clear that the costars had a…
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