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Severe geomagnetic storm could stress power grid as recovery continues after 2 major hurricanes

A severe solar storm that reached Earth on Thursday could stress power grids even more as the U.S. reels from back-to-back major hurricanes, according to space weather forecasters. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said Thursday that a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) blasted from the Sun reached Earth at about 11 a.m. The Space […]

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Embellished Jeans Are In—Here's How To Wear the Trend Like the Fashion Crowd

There are simply not enough words to describe all the embellished jeans that stalked the sidewalks this fashion month. From crystal fringe in Paris and eyelets in Milan to patchwork in London and burnished gold finishes in New York, snazzy denim is undeniably back. We first started to notice the embellished jeans trend during the

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Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez Both Ditched ‘Toffee Nails’ for ‘Vanilla Chai’ Manicures

Bachik has been favoring “skin tone-matching” shades on multiple clients the past few weeks, using shades like Kokoist USA’s Apricot Satin and Mia Secret’s Gelux Gel Polish in Natural to achieve the look for Gomez, Après Gel Couleur in Forgotten Film for Jennifer Lopez, and Après Nail’s Quiet Table for Hailee Steinfeld. “I would describe

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Lisa Ann Walter: My Lifelong Fight to Pass the Equal Rights Act

However, recently there have been disturbing losses: In 2000, the US Supreme Court invalidated portions of the Violence Against Women Act (some of which have since been restored). Dozens of antichoice (“heartbeat”) laws have been enacted across the country since 2016, became “trigger laws” heralding the frightening prospect that Roe v. Wade would be overturned.

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‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 2: Everything We Know So Far

Actually, everybody wants a Nobody Wants This season 2. And we’ve got good news: It’s officially happening! Romantic comedy is so back thanks to Netflix’s latest, which climbed to the number one spot the week after it premiered. The first ten episodes followed the unlikely love story between sex and relationships podcaster Joanne (Kristen Bell)

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Are Stephen and Monica From ‘Love Is Blind’ Season 7 Still Together?

After that, these lovebirds’ bond just continued to grow. They cried together, they told each other they loved each other, and Stephen proposed. Once they met, the couple was ecstatic. “I’m engaged to a hot, sweet man,” gushed Monica. Stephen was similarly sprung: “That girl is everything, and I’m about to marry her.” Once in

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Here’s the shortlist for the 2024 Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction.

October 10, 2024, 2:45pm Today, at an event at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, Peter Hoskin announced the shortlist for the 2024 Baillie Gifford Prize for nonfiction, which recognizes the best books in the category published in English in the UK over the past year. “The six shortlisted books showcase a breathtaking range of subjects and

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Ask Our Chief Economist: What Is a Rent Concession? How to Ask, Negotiate, and Save on Your Next Apartment

Key takeaways Rent concessions are generally one-time incentives, like three months of free parking, six weeks of free rent, or a waived security deposit Concessions can be great for a renter’s budget by reducing short-term housing expenses, but can lead to surprisingly high costs when it comes time to renew Landlords are more likely to

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Philadelphia vs NYC: Which City is Right for You? A  Comparison of Real Estate, Cost of Living, Culture, and More

If you’re weighing the option between buying a home in Philadelphia or renting an apartment in New York City, you’re looking at two iconic cities with very different real estate markets. Philadelphia boasts historic charm and more affordable housing, while New York City offers unmatched energy and access to high-paying jobs but at a significantly

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