For Barbie, as we learn very early into the film Barbie, every day is a perfect day: She wakes up after a perfect night’s sleep, says hi to all her friends with a perfect wave, takes a perfectly temperate (and waterless) shower, picks a perfect outfit, and has a perfectly toasted waffle. And it’s all… Continue reading Lizzo’s ‘Pink (Bad Day)’ Song from Barbie on Streaming
I thought this was a girls weekend. She’s bringing her husband.
Dear Amy: My friend “Annie” and I are both in our mid-20′s and love musicals. We decided to travel to New York in October to see a few shows. The tickets were fairly pricey, so I was planning on saving money by staying with a friend who lives in the city. I thought my friend… Continue reading I thought this was a girls weekend. She’s bringing her husband.
What Is an E-Bike, and How Safe Are They?
E-bikes are increasingly visible on roads and bicycle paths, with a growing number of teenagers among the riders. But the recent deaths of several teenage riders have raised concerns about the safety of some types of vehicles, and about whether they legally qualify as e-bikes. Here’s what’s known about e-bikes and their risks. What Is… Continue reading What Is an E-Bike, and How Safe Are They?
Viola Davis’s message to white women: ‘Get to know me’
“Through Her Eyes” is a weekly show hosted by human rights activist Zainab Salbi that explores contemporary news issues from a female perspective. You can watch the full episode of “Through Her Eyes” every Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET on Roku. Award-winning actress Viola Davis has a piece of advice for white women: “Get to… Continue reading Viola Davis’s message to white women: ‘Get to know me’
‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Recap, Season 15 Episode 12
I told y’all an international trip would spice up this season; it took a minute, but the tail end of the Portugal vacation climaxed with plentiful disagreements, accusations, receipts, and “colluding.” It wasn’t as explosive as past vacations, but it’s impossible to enjoy RHOA with continuous comparisons to its golden era, so let’s take this nugget of… Continue reading ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Recap, Season 15 Episode 12
Collecting roadside blooms can sprout chaos in your garden
Oh, what pretty flowers growing by the roadside! Maybe I should stop and get some of those for my garden! “Don’t do it,” said Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle. “There’s a good risk that you will bring home a big problem.” Although some of the flowers growing along the… Continue reading Collecting roadside blooms can sprout chaos in your garden
An Evolutionary Debate on the Risks of Childbirth
It’s a question on every new parent’s exhausted mind: Why are babies born so helpless? In 1960, an American anthropologist laid out an influential explanation rooted in human evolution. As our early ancestors began walking upright, Sherwood Washburn argued in 1960, they evolved a narrower pelvis to make walking long distances more efficient. At the… Continue reading An Evolutionary Debate on the Risks of Childbirth
Oscars diversity rules: Progress or patronizing?
“The 360” shows you diverse perspectives on the day’s top stories and debates. What’s happening The Oscars will require films seeking to qualify for Best Picture to meet new diversity standards in order to be considered, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday. The new rules are aimed at increasing representation for… Continue reading Oscars diversity rules: Progress or patronizing?
Cardi B Will Not Tolerate Getting Hit at Her Concerts
Photo: Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for Fendi Cardi B is the latest to fall victim to the weird trend of audience members throwing things at performers, but she responded by sending a clear message about concert etiquette to her fans. During a set at Drai’s Beachclub in Las Vegas on Saturday night, Cardi was performing “Bodak… Continue reading Cardi B Will Not Tolerate Getting Hit at Her Concerts
A fresh divorce brings on new questions
Dear Amy: My husband’s brother and his wife announced about a year ago that they had irreconcilable differences; they divorced after a long and loveless marriage. To be honest we have no idea why they stayed together as long as they did. About a month later, my brother-in-law introduced us to his new girlfriend. I… Continue reading A fresh divorce brings on new questions