Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Screening at TIFF: Akinola Davies Jr.’s ‘My Father’s Shadow’
[ad_1] Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Chibuike Marvelous Egbo and Godwin Egbo in My Father’s Shadow. Courtesy of Fatherland Productions A powerful work of memory and political fragility, Akinola Davies Jr.’s My Father’s Shadow is a stunning semi-autobiographical feature debut. Set during the 1993 Nigerian election—when military dictator Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida overturned unfavorable results—the story unfolds through the…
Read MoreWant to Live Longer? First Find Out How Old You Really Are
[ad_1] You get older every day. But how old are your cells and organs, really? Understanding that could help us live longer, healthier lives, many longevity experts believe. Dr. Douglas Vaughan is among them. He is the director of Northwestern University’s Potocsnak Longevity Institute and its Human Longevity Laboratory, where people can go to get…
Read MoreAmerica’s Got Talent Season 20 Winner Revealed
[ad_1] Warning: This story contains spoilers from the Sept. 24 episode of America’s Got Talent. America’s Got Talent has crowned a new champion. A very pregnant Jessica Sanchez won season 20 of the NBC reality competition series. The Southern California native’s victory—which included the coveted $1 million prize—was announced during the Sept. 24 finale. “I’m…
Read MorePhilanthropist John Kluge Jr. Turns Pandemic Epiphany Into Net-Zero Meadery With Global Mission
[ad_1] John Kluge Jr. pictured in Thistlerock’s net-zero production facility. Courtesy Thistlerock Mead Company John Kluge, a Virginia-based philanthropist and entrepreneur, came to a realization while holed up on his farm amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Over the past few years, he had become increasingly disengaged from nature—and he wasn’t alone. The connection between people and…
Read MoreThe New Patronage: A.I., Algorithms and the Economics of Creativity
[ad_1] Generative A.I. is cheapening media production while platforms recode payouts, power and provenance. Unsplash+ The cost of making high-quality media is collapsing. The cost of getting anyone to care about it is not. As generative A.I. turns production into a near-commodity, cultural power is shifting from studios and galleries to the platforms that allocate…
Read MoreJustin Bieber’s Mom Shares Prayer of “Healing” For Him
[ad_1] Justin Bieber Showcases Bond With Hailey Bieber and Son Jack in Adorable Family Photos Justin Bieber‘s mom is answering his call for prayers. After the “Sorry” singer—who shares son Jack Blues, 13 months, with wife Hailey Bieber—was announced as one of the 2026 Coachella headliners, he visited the Indio, Calif., spot donning a shirt with…
Read More7 Ways to Handle Your Rude Neighbor
[ad_1] Home is where the heart is, sure. It might also be where the volume-cranking, heavy-footed, parking spot-stealing neighbors are, seemingly just waiting to annoy you. But even the most inconsiderate neighbors deserve empathy. Though it might be hard to remember in the heat of the moment, the people who live around you want to…
Read MoreCan a Multivitamin Make Up for a Bad Diet?
[ad_1] You’re late, with no time to chop fruit or rinse lettuce before driving to work. In your race out the door, you pitstop at the pantry for a protein bar or toaster pastry. Not exactly textbook nutrition, but it’s okay, you remind yourself. Earlier, you took a multivitamin. That multivitamin may seem like armor…
Read MoreLonghorns’ SEC opponents and sites set for next four seasons
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — As expected, the SEC announced that Texas’ four permanent conference opponents going forward will be Oklahoma, Texas A&M, and Arkansas. The conference announced that the opponents will be reevaluated every four years, but it seems unlikely these matchups will change for the Longhorns. The conference also unveiled the teams opponents and…
Read MoreA Brief History of Trump’s False Health and Science Claims
[ad_1] President Donald Trump on Monday repeatedly urged pregnant women not to take acetaminophen, claiming that doing so is linked to a “very increased risk of autism.” His remarks—which immediately drew warnings and pushback from experts—contradicts leading medical advice that acetaminophen, when used properly, is safe during pregnancy. The President, who does not have a…
Read MoreTrump Is Breaking Americans’ Trust in Doctors
[ad_1] In a rambling press conference on Sept. 22, President Donald Trump claimed that acetaminophen use in pregnancy is driving the rise in autism—and then ad libbed his own guidance on childhood vaccines. Watching the President deliver what is widely considered by leading professional organizations as inaccurate and dangerous medical advice gave me painful flashbacks…
Read MoreGoogle Study Shows A.I. Writes Code, But Developers Still Don’t Fully Trust It
[ad_1] Despite 90% adoption, most developers still see A.I. as an assistant, not a partner. Unsplash For decades, software was built line by line by human hands. That process is changing fast because of A.I. According to Google’s latest annual DORA: State of A.I.-assisted Software Development report, released today (Sept. 23), 90 percent of technology…
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