It didn’t look like much. Just a fuzzy gray dot on the ultrasound. But the speck was an early sign that one of Ashley Brandt’s twins had acrania, a rare neurological disorder that is 100 percent lethal. Brandt needed to abort the unviable fetus in order to increase the other twin’s chance of survival. Because
In this article ABI-BE TGT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Illustration by Gene Kim Attacks against businesses for their inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community have forced companies to try to strike a balance between expressing values or risking backlash — and even violence — from a small but vocal part of their customer bases.
News The Warehouse, Birthplace of House Music in Chicago, Is Now a Historic Landmark From 1977 to 1982, Frankie Knuckles was the resident DJ at the 206 S. Jefferson St. loft-turned-dance club By Nina Corcoran June 22, 2023 Facebook Twitter Frankie Knuckles, photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives Facebook Twitter The Warehouse, a West Loop
Austria’s Vienna has come up top again as the best city to live in globally, according to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The Global Liveability Index 2023 attributed Vienna’s success to its “winning combination” of stability, good culture and entertainment, reliable infrastructure, exemplary education and health services. “It has occupied this position
Disney was the final studio to present here at CineEurope in Barcelona, highlighting 17 upcoming films and bringing A Haunting in Venice star/director Kenneth Branagh to town, as well as a live performance of “This Wish” from animated adventure Wish which releases in November. Head of Global Theatrical Distribution, Tony Chambers, started off the show,
Fifty days into a strike with no end in sight, about 1,000 Hollywood writers and their supporters marched and rallied in Los Angeles for a new contract with studios that includes payment guarantees and job security. Speakers at the Writers Guild of America’s WGA Strong March and Rally for a Fair Contract on Wednesday emphasized the broad support for
The £158m-a-year conservation charity the RSPB has named its new director for England. Michael Copleston has landed the role after 20 years at the organisation, during which he has worked from the tip of Cornwall to the Hebridean Islands. Copleston will lead the RSPB England team of more than 750 staff and 8,000 volunteers across
D3sign | Moment | Getty Images The recent tax season was relatively smooth compared with last year’s. But national taxpayer advocate Erin Collins still sees room for improvement as the IRS rolls out funding plan changes. “Overall, the difference between the 2022 filing season and the 2023 filing season was like night and day,” Collins
Nestled along the mesmerizing shores of the Aegean and Mediterranean seas, the Turkish Riviera, affectionately known as the Turquoise Coast, beckons with its stunning beauty and captivating history. This picturesque stretch of southwest Turkey’s coastline is ideal for those seeking an enchanting blend of warm turquoise waters, rugged mountains, sun-kissed beaches, and a treasure trove
Kevin Costner‘s estranged wife wants him to fork over nearly a quarter of million dollars a month to care for their kids … but Kevin makes it clear from his legal docs, he thinks his estranged wife’s ask is highway robbery. Christine Baumgartner filed new legal docs in which she asks a judge to force
When you’re searching for that perfect pair of Doc Martens boots, one tool becomes your best friend: the Dr Martens size chart. Considering, Doc Martens aren’t made in half sizes, it can be very difficult to know exactly what your size is, especially if it’s your first time buying Doc Martens. Finding the perfect fit
Kate Bush’s 1985 classic “Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)” has reached 1 billion streams on Spotify. To celebration the occasion, the reclusive artist thanked her fans for listening in a new message posted to her website. “A billion streams! I have an image of a river that suddenly floods and becomes many,
Donald Trump has been in steady litigation for the greater part of his career, and it’s fairly clear he’s the consummate nightmare client: stiffing lawyers, apparently pressuring them to break legal and ethical rules, and gleefully ignoring their advice. There was that time his lawyers told him to refrain from tweeting about the then ongoing
There are three things that will always remind me of March 2020: Zoom quizzes, banana bread and digital service delivery. That same month charities had to pivot rapidly, shifting many of their services online as the Covid-19 pandemic struck. Three years on, few of us want to do a Zoom quiz or eat more banana
With Tuesday’s global business factored in, Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has swung past the half-a-century mark worldwide, grossing $506.3M through yesterday. Domestically, the Joaquim Dos Santos/Kemp Powers/Justin K Thompson-directed sequel has so far made $290.4M. The international box office has contributed $215.9M to date. Across the Spider-Verse just opened today
The New York art scene is witnessing a significant transformation with the launch of Level & Co., a new art gallery subsidiary of Masterworks located in the heart of the Upper East Side. While much of the physical art world has emphasised going digital in recent years, this new initiative is a prime example of
Ever since The Walking Dead wrapped its 11-season run on AMC, the franchise has promised to expand some more thanks to countless spinoffs. The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 1 launched on June 18, and the early numbers are encouraging. According to The Hollywood Reporter, “Old Acquaintances” managed 683,000 viewers in its linear airing on
Unless you’re one of the lucky few that are born naturally smooth, managing body hair is something that you have to deal with on a daily basis and finding the best men’s back shaver is essential to keep you looking smooth and sexy. Hard to reach and difficult to see, back shavers help you clean
In this article CARR BLDR PH HRI TFII-CA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on June 14, 2023 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images The increase in economic activity in the industrial, residential and commercial spaces over the past decade
There’s something special that happens when hip hop, soul, and house all come together in a track that can’t help but make us want to move. Artists like Kaytranada have set the bar, encouraging a plethora of other artists to create in this fashion. One track we’re vibing too that’s in this field is the
View gallery Image Credit: Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock The June 21 episode of The Family Stallone was all about Sylvester Stallone‘s daughters, Sophia and Sistine, pursuing writing careers. Sophia is currently writing a novel and Sistine is finding success with a horror movie script, but one is further along than the other, and that led to some
We know that LGBTQ+ books are under fire across the country and they have been specifically targeted by right-wing conspiracy theorists in a very organized fashion now for several years. In addition, we have seen public education and teachers come under fire by these same conspiracists who believe that by having LGBTQ+ books in the
The cyclist who died during the British Heart Foundation’s London to Brighton Bike Ride was taking part in the event for the 24th time, his family said. David Cooper, 69, said on his JustGiving page that BHF research probably saved his life when he had major heart surgery in 1998. He had ridden in the
In-theater advertising firm National CineMedia announced a special shareholders meeting to vote on a reverse stock split — a move that boosts the price of a company’s shares — as it risks being delisted by the Nasdaq market and works through a voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization. The company, which was founded and is largely owned
Erin M. Collins, National Taxpayer Advocate Source: IRS After a flood of business returns with a pandemic-era tax credit, the IRS is weighing guidance for those who wrongly claimed the tax break. The employee retention credit, or ERC, was created to support small businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic. There’s still time to amend returns and
In the realm of luxury travel, few experiences can rival the opulence and rejuvenation offered by the world’s most exclusive spas. As a connoisseur and lover of spas, I have had the privilege of immersing myself in these havens of bliss across the globe. Yet, my recent sojourn to the Spa at Bulgari Hotel London
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The search for actor Julian Sands continued this weekend — after he disappeared on a hiking trip back in January — and the results were tragically familiar, with no signs. The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Dept. says they went out once again Saturday with a rescue team of about 80 volunteers — including civilians and workers
A 30-year-old Indian woman named Eshita Kabra-Davies is speaking before a rapt audience at the United Nations. She has long amber hair and is wearing an olive green maxi dress, and leans into the microphone with forward-forcing energy, like it’s the top frame of a Peloton. Speaking with steely calm, Kabra-Davies touches on the impact
Play video content Pharrell Williams is getting tons of love from Hollywood — even across the pond — as the new men’s creative director for Louis Vuitton … his debut show was packed with some huge stars, from A to Z. Ya gotta see who all showed up for Pharrell’s Tuesday night show at the