Posts by Sophie Clearwater
Talc Is Suddenly in the Spotlight. Is it Bad for You?
[ad_1] Federal health officials are scrutinizing a mineral—added to some makeup, medications, and foods—that many people have never thought twice about: talc. In a recent viewpoint article called “Priorities for a New FDA,” published in the medical journal JAMA, Dr. Martin Makary, commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Dr. Vinay Prasad,…
Read MoreHow to Tell a Friend You Don’t Like Their Partner
[ad_1] When your friend is in love—and you’re writhing in horror at the object of their affection—the first question to ask yourself isn’t how to raise the subject. It’s whether you should. The decision “requires a lot of introspection,” says Jordana Abraham, co-founder of the women-focused website Betches and co-host of the dating and relationships…
Read MoreFigures, Fantasies and Frontiers: The Art Books Shaping Summer 2025
[ad_1] From overlooked artists to overlooked eras, these books bring fresh context to familiar names, and introduce unforgettable new ones. Courtesy the publishers Not every art book is meant to be tossed into a beach bag or a carry-on, but summer offers something better than vacation: time. When temperatures rise and routines ease, we often…
Read MoreWhy Amy Duggar King Felt Like Her Cousins Wearing Pants Was a “Slap in the Face”
[ad_1] Amy Duggar King is well aware she was once considered the "crazy cousin" on reality TV. After all, her decision to wear jeans, cut her hair and have a boyfriend made her an outlier in her extended… [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreAdvocates for transgender Texans hold rally against private spaces ban bill
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Representatives of several activist groups will hold a press conference Wednesday to oppose a special session bill, which they say would create an “unenforceable” ban on transgender women’s use of restrooms and shelters. “Women and survivors of violence have been repeatedly used as justification to exclude trans women from public restrooms.…
Read MoreSNL’s Marcello Hernández and Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral Seemingly Make Red Carpet Debut
[ad_1] Live from New York, it’s Marcello Hernández—and his new love interest. The Saturday Night Live star seemingly debuted his romance with Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral as they stepped out for the premiere… [ad_2] Source link
Read MoreThe Least Embarrassing Sandals a Man Can Wear This Summer
[ad_1] Men’s summer footwear walks a fine line between breathable and deeply regrettable. Warm weather all but demands open toes, but too often, that translates to orthopedic trail sandals, budget flip-flops with divorce energy, or leathery thongs that haven’t aged well since their last pool party in 2004. The mission isn’t just keeping cool—it’s surviving…
Read MoreFrom Hops to Orbit: A Fiery History of SpaceX’s Starship Program
[ad_1] Starship takes off for its eighth flight on March 6 at its test site in Boca Chica, Texas. Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images On June 19, a Starship prototype exploded on the launch pad at SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Texas during preparations for what would be its tenth test flight. After three consecutive failed…
Read MoreExclusive | Meghan Markle’s exclusive $100M Netflix deal is done — but ‘more TV projects are coming soon’ from her and Prince Harry
[ad_1] Meghan Markle’s $100M Netflix deal is done. JAKE ROSENBERG/NETFLIX Meghan Markle has halted her “Confessions of a Female Founder” podcast — as her multi-million dollar Netflix deal with Prince Harry comes to its end, multiple sources tell Page Six. As Page Six exclusively revealed earlier this month, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are…
Read MoreLove Is Blind’s AD Smith Shares and Ollie Sutherland Share Insight Into Pregnancy, Wedding Planning
[ad_1] Clay Gravesande and AD Smith: Not Together While Clay expressed his hesitation to getting married due to his own outlook on his father’s infidelity, AD reassured him that they would prevail as a couple and all seemed to be well between the two. But once faced with the task of saying I do to forever at the…
Read MoreLIVE BLOG: Texas lawmakers hold hearing on disaster preparedness
[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas lawmakers will convene Wednesday morning for the first hearing of the Joint Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding. The 18 senators and representatives will hear invited testimony about the state’s response and preparedness for the devastating Independence Day floods in Central Texas, which killed over 130 people. The committees, chaired…
Read MoreFrom Speedbump to Quesadillo: Armadillo racing is keeping Austin weird
[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN) — Fans line the track, the racers step out into the light, and the announcer, Swift Sparks, pumps up the crowd. “We’ve got high-performance athletes,” exclaims Sparks. “We’ve got vicious competition. It’s the fastest five minutes in racing!” Five minutes is generous. The sprint between Speedbump and Quesadillo only lasts about five…
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