Posts by Sophie Clearwater
‘Dying for Sex’ Review: Cancer Sucks, But Sex Doesn’t Have To
[ad_1] Jenny Slate and Michelle Williams in Dying for Sex. Sarah Shatz/FX Death is not a particularly sexy or beautiful ordeal, especially when brought on by a terminal illness. Sterile hospital rooms, shapeless gowns and reams of paperwork tend to put a damper on things, not to mention bodily pain. But of course, even in…
Read MoreDepartment of Health and Human Services Will Cut 10,000 Jobs
[ad_1] WASHINGTON — In a major overhaul, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will lay off 10,000 workers and shut down entire agencies, including ones that oversee billions of dollars in funds for addiction services and community health centers across the country. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized the department he oversees…
Read MoreWhy Cutting U.S. Vaccine Aid Would Be a Grave Threat
[ad_1] What are the biggest threats to the health security of the American people? There are some strong candidates. Avian influenza is spreading in birds, cattle, and 50 mammalian species. Measles cases are surging at home and abroad. COVID-19 is still spreading and could mutate into a more deadly strain. Farther afield, Uganda continues to…
Read MoreObserver’s April Art Fair Calendar
[ad_1] You’re definitely going to want to put Dallas on your art fair calendar this year. Photo: Mei-Chun Jau, courtesy Dallas Art Fair Spring has long been one of the art world’s busiest seasons, packed with a carousel of prestigious fairs, highbrow auctions and closely watched cultural events unfolding across the globe. The March art…
Read MoreInside Les Lumières Versailles, the First Hotel With Brad Pitt’s Skincare Line
[ad_1] Hôtel Les Lumières. Hôtel Les Lumières Steps away from the tourists clambering for selfies outside the golden gates of Château de Versailles, there’s an unlikely respite. Across the street from the grand entrance, discerning travelers will discover Hôtel Les Lumières Versailles. The hotel is far less crowded and busy than the former royal residence,…
Read MoreHow Airports Became the New Stage for Cultural Storytelling
[ad_1] In today’s airports, the journey begins long before takeoff—travelers are now stepping into branded experiences designed to fly just as high. Unsplash+ Between novelty restaurants, themed decor and souvenir shops, marketing aimed at the traveling public can get tacky. It’s usually in service of making a buck, and it makes a lot of people’s…
Read MoreArt Basel Hong Kong’s Slow Start Reflects Regional Collectors’ Shifting Tastes
[ad_1] Collectors and dealers gather at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 as the fair opens amid a shifting market and geopolitical uncertainty. Courtesy of Art Basel Art Basel Hong Kong opened today (March 26) for its VIP Preview in a week already teeming with openings and art events. With a total lineup of 240 galleries…
Read MoreFrito-Lay Recalls Tostitos Chips in 13 States
[ad_1] Frito-Lay is recalling a limited number of Tostitos tortilla chips because they may contain undeclared milk. The company said Wednesday that the recall includes less than 1,300 13-ounce bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips. The bags could contain nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips, which are made with milk. Frito-Lay said there have…
Read MoreScientists Transplant a Gene-Edited Pig Liver Into a Person
[ad_1] In the past year, doctors have performed history-making transplants, placing genetically modified pig kidneys and pig hearts into patients. Now, a group of doctors and scientists in China report they have done the same with a pig liver. In a study published in Nature, the group describes transplanting a gene-edited pig liver into a…
Read MoreWhy We’re Obsessed with Other People’s Morning Routines
[ad_1] Everyone has a morning routine. But yours probably doesn’t start before 4 a.m. or involve spending hours guzzling bottles of fancy water (and dunking your face into an icy bowl of it), scrubbing your skin with a banana peel, or diving into a rooftop pool. Still, you may be one of the hundreds of…
Read MoreCurator Emerson Bowyer On the Importance of the Horvitz Collection Donation
[ad_1] Curator Emerson Bowyer says the gift will help the museum reframe its presentation of early modern French art. Courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago Last month, the Art Institute of Chicago announced that it had received a “transformative gift” of French Old Master art from Jeffrey and Carol Horvitz. The works in the…
Read MoreThe Best Bars in Santa Monica for an Elevated Cocktail
[ad_1] Picture this: a gentle ocean breeze, sweeping views and a craft cocktail in hand—that’s what you get when grabbing a drink in Santa Monica. This beachside community in Los Angeles seamlessly blends quiet coastal living with upbeat nightlife, offering the best of both worlds for locals and visitors alike. The Bungalow, for example, has…
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