It’s the alpha and omega of the current American Horror Story universe, with viewers returning to it time and time again. The “Murder House” of 1120 Westchester Place was featured in the first season of AHS, its hotel-oriented fifth season, its apocalyptic eighth season, and now in its new anthology […]
Month: July 2021
Water polo is said to be the hardest sport at the Olympics
It is an inescapably burly sport, with nightmarish levels of physical contact. Umpires check players’ nails are appropriately filed, given the tendency for scratching. Yet on the surface at least the action is robust rather than violent. Yes there are tussles, ducking, busy elbows and even some splashing. But there […]
Dallas County team fights misinformation to sway unvaccinated to get COVID-19 shot
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The man behind the counter at the Lake Highlands auto parts store said he hasn’t gotten his COVID-19 vaccine, and Marisa Gonzales wanted to know why. Gonzales, a community outreach manager with Dallas County Health and Human Services, wants everyone to sign up for a vaccine. But she can’t force […]
Wine Ink: Wine and Wood
The collection of wooden creations from the artists at Alpine Wine Design includes tables and stools made from old wine barrels and boxes.Courtesy photo The collection of wooden creations from the artists at Alpine Wine Design includes coffee tables made from old wine barrels and boxes.Courtesy photo The collection of […]
Westminster is the only fitting place for the new Holocaust memorial
Every day this week, like much of the country, I have been glued to my TV watching the Tokyo Olympics. I have celebrated every time Team GB has won a medal and celebrated every athlete who participated and gave their best. It brings back fond memories of my time competing, […]
Bitcoin ATMs pop up across Santa Fe
Jul. 26—This is the year of the Bitcoin ATM in Santa Fe. Bitcoin ATM? Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency, is still a hazy concept for many. But all of a sudden Santa Fe has at least 18 Bitcoin ATMs, where you can buy and sell the online currency. Most were installed June […]
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Align Technology and Shopify
For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – July 23, 2021 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Align Technology, Inc. […]
Don’t post that! 5 surprising things you should never share on social media
Yahoo Life, part of the Verizon Media family of brands, is committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. Some of the products written about here are offered in affiliation with Verizon Media. We may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing […]
Pikesville office building shuttered due to structural concerns had a history of cosmetic complaints, was slated for redesign
For years, Baltimore County residents had complained about the appearance of the aging Pikesville Plaza office building that was shuttered recently due to structural concerns. Sometimes, they spotted trash and tall weeds on the property. Several times, residents reported that chunks of the building’s facade appeared to be detaching and […]
Terry Francona and the Cleveland Indians: A perfect match, but for how much longer?
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Terry Francona relaxed in Cleveland. You could see that from the start. The edge he had in Boston was gone. He knew the front office had his back. What’s more he knew he could manage. He’d found that out in Boston when the Red Sox won two […]
Economy Bounces Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels – What’s News
This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. ANNMARIE FERTOLI: The US economy grew rapidly in the latest quarter, but there could be threats on the horizon. Nell Henderson: This is an economic experience unlike any we’ve […]
Recall money wars: What do Newsom’s million-dollar donors want?
The Governor’s big financial backers are coming to his rescue in his hour of need for the California recall election including unions for teachers and prison guards. CALIFORNIA, USA — Gov. Gavin Newsom may be fighting for his political life amid a fourth wave of COVID, a drought without modern precedent, another horrific […]
Dev Patel Says Skins Fans Thought Anwar Was Ugly, Unfavorable
Photo: Ernesto Distefano (Getty Images) Back in 2007, I reveled in scouring YouTube, blogs, and sketchy upload websites every Thursday to watch the latest episode of Skins, the then-new British coming-of-age drama that was far raunchier and much funnier than its American counterparts. It quickly became a cult hit in […]
Dev Patel, Starry Knight – The New York Times
“Whether you’re an Instagram model or a YouTuber, there’s this thirst to be recognized, to have your legend spoken about, to get the likes,” Patel said. “And for me as a young actor in Hollywood, you’re dealing with issues of masculinity, ego, success and fame. That’s the same quest this […]
‘This Is Your Mind on Plants’ Review: Psychoactive Sensibilities
If the chief perils of a drug include its effects on the heart and mind, then in the view of many monarchs, coffee must have been the most dangerous drug humans ever produced. The sites of its consumption nurtured historical revolutions from Paris to Cairo. Charles II of England sought […]
Live Updates: GOP Senators Say Agreement Reached on Infrastructure Plan
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York, speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol. Oliver Contreras/Bloomberg Text size Here’s what you need to know to navigate the markets today. • Sen. Rob Portman (R., Ohio) said Wednesday that a bipartisan group of negotiators has reached […]
The Link Between Giving Birth and Getting Cavities
As a mom who had just escaped the two-under-2 phase, I felt like my long-overdue trip to the dentist was a vacation: I was child-free, my feet were up, and I almost fell blissfully asleep as I waited for the perfect report I had received from every dentist I had […]
Biden Administration Considering Mandatory Vaccines for Federal Workforce
President Biden replaces his mask after speaking at the White House in Washington, D.C., March 15, 2021. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) The Biden administration will reportedly impose a vaccine mandate for the federal workforce on Thursday. All federal employees and contractors will be required to be vaccinated against COVID, or be required […]
20 best-selling beauty products Reviewed readers can’t stop buying from Amazon
20 beauty things our readers can’t stop buying from Amazon — Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Amazon is the mecca for, well, everything. No matter what product you’re looking for, you can probably find it at the […]
Film Critic Harlan Jacobson: Cannes at the end of the Plague Year
Everything about Cannes over the years has become more tense: general labor strikes in France, the overheated political scene resulting in heavy security measures, the Covid pandemic shut down the Cannes Film Festival like everything else in 2020 and this year made the 74th running of it an impossibility in […]