Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Elon Musk Launched His Tesla Roadster Into Space 7 Years Ago—It Was Just Seen Again
[ad_1] A photo of “Starman” and Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster shared by SpaceX in 2018. SpaceX via Getty Images On this day seven years ago, SpaceX launched the maiden flight of Falcon Heavy, a rocket used for heavy-lift and deep space missions, with a special payload on board: a cherry red 2008 Tesla Roadster owned…
Read MoreHauser & Wirth in Paris Examines Francis Picabia’s Late Period
[ad_1] An installation view of “Éternel Recommencement” at Hauser & Wirth in Paris. Courtesy Hauser & Wirth Francis Picabia’s creative life was implicated in plural art movements, from Impressionism to Cubism to Dada to Orphism. The exhibition “Éternel Recommencement” (“Eternal Beginning”), on view at Hauser & Wirth’s two-story Paris space before it moves to the…
Read MoreThe Best Snow Boots for Braving the Winter Elements in Style
[ad_1] Winter fashion is all fun and games when you’re shopping for plush cashmere sweaters, sleek wool coats and elegant leather Chelsea boots, but perusing for the more practical cold-weather items can be a bit of a slog—especially when it comes to gear for less temperate and snowy conditions. Whether you’re expecting snow at home…
Read MoreElaine Welteroth’s Birth Experience Changed Her Career Path
[ad_1] When Elaine Welteroth was pregnant with her first child, she assumed she would give birth in a hospital, like her mother and grandmother had. But she struggled to find a doctor who made her feel safe and comfortable, often leaving appointments in tears. After going through eight, she found an alternative: Kindred Space LA,…
Read MoreEugenia Millender Wants High-Quality Health Care for All
[ad_1] Becoming a nurse was practically a given for Eugenia Millender, who began her years of health service by helping her grandmother, who didn’t like needles, with her insulin injections. Born in Panama, Millender grew up in a racially diverse family and community. “My mom is Afro-Latina Panamanian, and my father was indigenous Guna Panamanian,”…
Read MoreCNN’s Sara Sidner Is Demystifying Breast Cancer Treatment
[ad_1] Sara Sidner, an anchor and correspondent for CNN, has reported live from war zones, political uprisings, and natural disasters. But putting herself in the headlines was far more nerve-wracking. Staring straight into the camera, Sidner announced during a January 2024 broadcast that she had been diagnosed with stage III breast cancer. She urged women—and…
Read MoreSocial Security terminates ‘Gender X’ marker, saving taxpayers over $1M: DOGE
[ad_1] The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced Wednesday that the Social Security Administration’s move to terminate a contract dealing with the “Gender X” marker on public-facing applications will save over $1 million in taxpayer funds. “The Social Security Administration has terminated its contract for the “Gender X initiative marker” and removed all references to gender ideology…
Read MoreMadison LeCroy Reveals Her Secret to Make Sure Your Hair Grows to Its Full Potential – E! Online
[ad_1] We Included these products from Madison LeCroy because we think you’ll like her picks. Madison is a paid spokesperson for the Amazon Influencer Program. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Southern Charm star Madison LeCroy is…
Read MoreSwedish police say mass shooter was connected to school where he opened fire, had weapon licenses
[ad_1] Swedish police said on Thursday that a shooter who killed 10 people in the country’s worst mass shooting was connected to the adult education center where he opened fire with a rifle-like weapon. Authorities said the gunman, who has not yet been officially identified, may have attended school there. He was later found dead with a…
Read MoreSharon Osbourne says husband Ozzy struggling to walk as Parkinson’s worsens
[ad_1] Ozzy Osbourne is struggling to walk amid his battle with Parkinson’s disease — but his singing voice is “as good as ever,” according to his wife Sharon Osbourne. The “Crazy Train” rocker, 76, who has been living with the brain disorder since 2019, announced his final farewell show with Black Sabbath this week before he fully…
Read MoreWhy Auroras Are Suddenly Everywhere All at Once
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[ad_1] Illustration by Emily Lankiewicz / Images via public domain For millennia, auroras have both enchanted and haunted human beings. Ancient lore is filled with myths attempting to explain what caused the celestial phenomenon. More recent historic documentation of auroras may even help us predict damaging solar storms in the future. As we head into…
Read MoreTeenager’s plea to see the world before she goes blind
[ad_1] A teenager diagnosed with a rare genetic eye disease which means she will lose her eyesight is desperate to see the world before she goes blind. Tilly Hayward, 17, has Stargardt disease – an inherited genetic condition that affects one in 10K people. Stargardt disease happens when fatty material builds up on the macula…
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