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3 days, 7 hours ago

Letters to the Editor: A love of travel shouldn’t ignore its environmental costs

LA Times

To the editor: In her op-ed about the glories of travel, writer Lisa Niver laments lost luggage, missed flights and LAX. Our fragile planet is so compromised by human-caused climate chaos that we can no longer afford to gallivant around the world on airplanes without further dire consequences. The kind of air travel Niver suggests is energy-intensive and dependent on …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Black Dog, from Chinese director Guan Hu, is a disarmingly funny addition to the man-meets-dog film canon

ABC

Black Dog begins, somewhat unusually, with an avalanche in the Gobi Desert. Fast facts about Black Dog What: In the lead-up to the 2008 Olympics, an ex-con tasked with rounding up stray dogs strikes an unlikely friendship with a black whippet Starring: Eddie Peng, Xin, Hu Xiaoguang Directed by: Guan Hu Where: In cinemas now Likely to make you feel: …

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1 month ago

From Timothée Chalamet to Glen Powell, we're experiencing celebrity lookalike contest overload

Salon

Celebrity lookalike contests are taking over. Here are all the lookalike contests so far... 1 Timothée Chalamet Timothée Chalamet attends the "Wonka" Photocall at Potter's Field Park on November 27, 2023 in London, England. Men from the ages 18-24 were dressed like Chalamet's most iconic roles, ranging from the savior Paul Atreides from the "Dune" movies or the flamboyant confectioner …

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1 month ago

It Was Once America’s Favorite Cake. Why Is It Now Impossible to Bake?

Slate

Read all the stories from Slate’s 25 Most Important American Recipes of the Past 100 Years. The recipe resembles the modern version but for one crucial difference: Where Pillsbury 2024 calls for cocoa powder, Ella Helfrich called for one package of Pillsbury Two Layer Size Double Dutch Fudge Buttercream Frosting Mix. Seasoned with soup mix.” All thanks to Pillsbury—“the Idea …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vale Tim Bowden

ABC

Robyn Williams: I mentioned at the beginning of this extraordinary idiosyncratic science show that we are mourning the death of Tim Bowden, the cheeky chappy from Hobart who combines so much news and current affairs broadcasting as well as science, and so a reminder of his flair. Ian Cumming: It's one of the last great journeys left in the world, …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Has Nintendo found a better way to wake up?

LA Times

No one has ever applauded me for getting out of bed before. This is life with Nintendo’s Alarmo, a new alarm clock that’s part nostalgic love letter to the worlds of “Super Mario Bros.” and “The Legend of Zelda,” and part modern sleep-tracking device. We can force ourselves to wake up, so if we’re having issues with insomnia or maintaining …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest: I attended. It was like a scene from Dune.

Slate

Before you ask: No, I did not meet the Timothée Chalamet. “I like him,” she said, but added that she’s “not, like, @ClubChalamet,” referencing the infamous and occasionally unhinged fan account run by a 57-year-old woman. Instead, the crowd was so big that the real Timothée Chalamet could show up and some of us wouldn’t even know. However, if you …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Is this the most divisive baby name ever?

The Independent

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4 months ago

‘It’s really not that deep’: Nara Smith defends her role as a mother after being labeled a ‘tradwife’

The Independent

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4 months, 1 week ago

A reunited Jane’s Addiction evokes the sound and spirit of ‘the eternal L.A.’ at YouTube Theater

LA Times

Swigging red wine out of a bottle and looking like a hipster Joshua Tree version of Indiana Jones, Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell surveyed the sold-out crowd Tuesday night at the YouTube Theater. Jane’s Addiction at YouTube Theater In 14 songs and 90 minutes, the lineup tore through a wide variety of mostly well-chosen material, including one new track, the …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Fun and fantastical with food theatrics

New Indian Express

Chef Sarfaraz Ahmed’s skilful food artistry splashes out in an informal yet jaw-dropping melee of flavours. Think food theatrics with a delicious global twist in the Mumbai edition of the Dubai Michelin-starred Carnival by Tresind. Pil pil pollichathu regales seafood lovers in the grilled sea bass stroked to perfection with Malabari masala; as does the winsome Carta farta—Malabar fish curry …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

9 sassy ways to style stripes in your home this summer

The Independent

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

At this new Turkish ice cream shop in Long Beach, the show stars rare dondurma

LA Times

Galata’s ice cream master, Erkan Gozal, specializes in the “ice cream show,” flipping and swapping cones, toying with the customers and adding a sense of whimsy to the Long Beach scoop shop. The “ice cream show” at Galata, Long Beach’s new Turkish scoops shop, is beloved by children, but it’s just as fun and whimsical for adults. You can’t compare …

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7 months ago

Red Nose Day 2024 fights child poverty with the ‘whimsy’ of a candy castle, monster truck and Legos

Associated Press

NEW YORK — An edible, life-sized cookie of the contest winner and a car-crushing monster truck ride are two of the new prizes up for grabs in the Red Nose Day 2024 campaign, which ramps up Thursday. It’s all an effort to “evoke the childhood dream of whimsy,” Comic Relief US CEO Alison Moore told The Associated Press. Through June …

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7 months ago

Full Flower Moon 2024: Here's why these four zodiac signs will be most affected

Hindustan Times

On Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 9:53 a.m. EST, the Flower Moon in Sagittarius will create a powerful moment for reflection and release. While this full moon is particularly fortunate for some zodiac signs, everyone can enjoy the whimsy and adventure of this emotionally curious lunar event. May's Full Flower Moon Predictions for each zodiac sign. 4 most affect zodiac …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Alia to Zendaya: Best celebrity ponytail styles for the summer

Hindustan Times

The season is sweltering and that's putting it mildly. Go ahead, take a cue or two… Alia Bhatt wears a messy centre-parted ponytail, while Zendaya rocks a braided ponytail HOW THEY ROCKED THE PONYTAIL LOOK Alia Bhatt What: Messy-wave ponytail You can't help loving Alia Bhatt's ponytail that highlights her waves The star's wave ponytail accentuated her all-white outfit at …

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8 months ago

Breaking the mould

Hindustan Times

A bird with the face of a girl wears a crown; quirky sketches and portraits adorn mugs, goblets, and human and animal figurines. These porcelain and clay sculptures are part of ceramic artist Shirley Bhatnagar’s Not Exactly Human, which was on display at the Immersive Infinities show organised by Sunaina Anand’s Art Alive Gallery in New Delhi, earlier this year. …

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8 months ago

Influencer Nara Smith and husband Lucky Blue Smith welcome their third child

The Independent

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8 months, 1 week ago

TikTok star Nara Smith shares list of VERY 'unique' baby names she considered with husband Lucky Blue... before couple finally settled on Whimsy Lou for newborn daughter

Daily Mail

After welcoming baby number three, Nara Smith is offering some inspiration to other expecting mothers. The South African model, 22, shared a video Wednesday to TikTok with newborn daughter Whimsy Lou as she revealed the names she and husband Lucky Blue Smith nearly picked. Nara Smith shared a video Wednesday to TikTok with newborn daughter Whimsy Lou as she revealed …

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9 months ago

Yale beating SEC tournament champ Auburn is ‘what makes March Madness special’

New York Times

SPOKANE, Wash. — Once the guys for whom it means more finally ran out of chances, a guard named August from a town known for horse racing spun around, untucked his jersey and climbed atop a courtside table. “It shouldn’t be a surprise anymore,” said Chris Dudley, the aforementioned former pro and overjoyed alum sporting a Yale polo shirt, still …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Celebrities to shine in diamonds and precious gemstones at Oscars red carpet

Hindustan Times

Diamonds and precious gemstones will shine bright on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday, when celebrities dressed in luxury gowns and sparkling jewelry gather for the film industry's top honors. Diamonds and precious gemstones to dazzle at Oscars red carpet. Oscar nominee Emily Blunt wore its diamond and 18k gold leaves necklace and fan earrings, both designed by Jean Schlumberger, …

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10 months ago

Ameen Sayani who brought music to a million lives, dies at 91

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: Ameen Sayani, whose voice launched a radio revolution in India, died at a Mumbai hospital late on Tuesday night. Sayani, who had been trained in broadcasting and theatre by his elder brother, the equally illustrious Hamid, became a cult figure with India’s first countdown show, Binaca Geetmala. Business on Bombay’s streets would come to a standstill when the signature …

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10 months ago

Ameen Sayani, legendary radio broadcaster whose sonorous voice was music to India’s ears, dies at 91

Hindustan Times

Mumbai Ameen Sayani, whose voice launched a radio revolution in India, died at a Mumbai hospital late on Tuesday night. Sayani, who was trained in broadcasting and theatre by his elder brother, the equally illustrious Hamid, became a cult figure with India’s first countdown show, Binaca Geetmala. Business on Bombay’s streets would come to a standstill when the signature tune …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Treasure, Berlin Film Festival review: Stephen Fry and Lena Dunham make for a fun if unlikely double act

The Independent

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Treasure, a gentle character-based drama starring Stephen …

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Letters to the Editor: A love of travel shouldn’t ignore its environmental costs

Black Dog, from Chinese director Guan Hu, is a disarmingly funny addition to the man-meets-dog film canon

From Timothée Chalamet to Glen Powell, we're experiencing celebrity lookalike contest overload

It Was Once America’s Favorite Cake. Why Is It Now Impossible to Bake?

Vale Tim Bowden

Has Nintendo found a better way to wake up?

Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest: I attended. It was like a scene from Dune.

Is this the most divisive baby name ever?

‘It’s really not that deep’: Nara Smith defends her role as a mother after being labeled a ‘tradwife’

A reunited Jane’s Addiction evokes the sound and spirit of ‘the eternal L.A.’ at YouTube Theater

Fun and fantastical with food theatrics

9 sassy ways to style stripes in your home this summer

At this new Turkish ice cream shop in Long Beach, the show stars rare dondurma

Red Nose Day 2024 fights child poverty with the ‘whimsy’ of a candy castle, monster truck and Legos

Full Flower Moon 2024: Here's why these four zodiac signs will be most affected

Alia to Zendaya: Best celebrity ponytail styles for the summer

Breaking the mould

Influencer Nara Smith and husband Lucky Blue Smith welcome their third child

TikTok star Nara Smith shares list of VERY 'unique' baby names she considered with husband Lucky Blue... before couple finally settled on Whimsy Lou for newborn daughter

Yale beating SEC tournament champ Auburn is ‘what makes March Madness special’

Celebrities to shine in diamonds and precious gemstones at Oscars red carpet

Ameen Sayani who brought music to a million lives, dies at 91

Ameen Sayani, legendary radio broadcaster whose sonorous voice was music to India’s ears, dies at 91

Treasure, Berlin Film Festival review: Stephen Fry and Lena Dunham make for a fun if unlikely double act