Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Here's what the movie 'Conclave' got right – and wrong – about process to elect a pope
[ad_1] Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the ranks of armchair Vatican experts have swelled thanks to Hollywood. “Conclave” the film, a moody 2024 political thriller, introduced many laypeople to the ancient selection process with its arcane rules and grand ceremony, albeit with a…
Read MoreGM and Ford CEOs Say New Auto Tariffs Won’t Raise Prices—Yet
[ad_1] General Motors CEO Mary Barra says consumers won’t eat tariff costs. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images General Motors (GM) and Ford (F) say consumers shouldn’t expect immediate price hikes on cars, even as the companies brace for the financial hit from President Trump’s newly clarified tariffs on imported autos and parts. GM CEO Mary Barra and…
Read MoreToday’s Disney Store Star Wars May the 4th Drop: Get Your Own G1T4-M1N1 Droid!
[ad_1] Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Disney Store’s daily drops leading up to Star Wars Day on May the 4th has arrived, and today, it’s all about the G1T4-M1N1 Droid! This helper droid, inspired by the galaxy’s…
Read MorePrince Harry Loses Appeal to Dismiss Decision in U.K. Security Protection Case
[ad_1] Prince Harry and King Charles III Are Not Speaking Harry told the BBC May 2 that his father King Charles III won’t speak to him “because of this security stuff,” but added that “it would be nice to reconcile.” The Duke of Sussex, who shares kids Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet with Meghan, said…
Read MoreAPD looking for suspect in I-35 road rage incident
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying a suspect who was allegedly involved in a road rage incident on Interstate 35 in April. According to APD, the suspect is wanted in a “criminal mischief case” that stemmed from a road rage incident on April 21 around 5:36 p.m. The…
Read MoreFlash Deal: Get 50% Off Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Cleansing Balm for Glowing, Radiant Skin
[ad_1] Wondering if this cleansing balm lives up to the buzz? Read these customer reviews before you buy. Peter Thomas Roth 24K Gold Pure Luxury Cleansing Butter Reviews “This product gave me the smoothest, glowy skin! It got rid of my hormonal acne and cleanses my skin like nothing else. Literally my favorite skin care…
Read MoreAlzheimer's affects 7.2M in US, up by 300,000 cases: Report
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new report from the Alzheimer’s Association shows an increase of 300,000 cases nationally over the last year. “So the high is now 7.2 million Americans, and right alongside them now are 12 million friends and family members acting as caregivers,” said Alzheimer’s Association Executive Director Dr. Elizabeth Edgerly. The “2025…
Read MoreSixth Street to get new barriers ahead of summer crowds
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — The city of Austin will replace the temporary barriers along Sixth Street with a “more durable” alternative until the city can install permanent barriers, according to a Thursday press release from the city. April: Austin approves resolution for new safety tools on 6th Street Fences currently separate vehicular and pedestrian traffic…
Read MoreBear McCreary: The Composer Shaping the Sound of Entertainment
[ad_1] Composer Bear McCreary: “I’m just a fan of all these things that I’m working on.” Ted Sun In the interconnected worlds of sci-fi, fantasy and horror, composer Bear McCreary is everywhere. He and his studio have produced the original soundtracks to blockbusters like Godzilla: King of the Monsters, the popular God of War video…
Read MoreThe Coolest Cocktail Bars in Downtown Los Angeles
[ad_1] 515 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014 Step into the world of Mexico City mixology when you visit Bar CDMX. This earthy underground lounge, located beneath the historic Brock and Co. Building, features a red back-lit bar, Victorian accents, lush greenery and retro arcade games, creating an eclectic, subterranean space where guests can…
Read MoreOne Fine Show: “In Creative Harmony, Three Artistic Partnerships” at the Blanton Museum of Art
[ad_1] Works by Eliza Naranjo Morse and Nora Naranjo Morse in “In Creative Harmony: Three Artistic Partnerships.” Courtesy the Blanton Museum of Art Welcome to One Fine Show, where Observer highlights a recently opened exhibition at a museum not in New York City, a place we know and love that already receives plenty of attention.…
Read MorePrince Harry loses final bid for taxpayer-funded UK security
[ad_1] Prince Harry has sensationally lost his appeal against the UK government over taxpayer-funded security. During a two-day hearing at a London court last month, the Duke of Sussex, 40, claimed he had been singled out for “unjustified and inferior treatment” when he and his family were stripped of publicly funded security detail. Britain’s Prince…
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