My Friend Is Trapped in a Nursing Home. What Can I Do?

Five years ago, I began volunteering as a bill payer for a legally blind, 95-year-old woman on public assistance. The job involved handling paperwork that clients could no longer handle themselves, thus helping enable them to remain at home. I came to learn that this woman had no family or friends left, and she came… Continue reading My Friend Is Trapped in a Nursing Home. What Can I Do?

Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino Is ‘Having the Time of His Life’ in Prison, Snooki Says

Almost three months into his eight-month sentence, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is making the most of his time in prison. According to his Jersey Shore costar Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Sorrentino is “having the time of his life.” “It’s like he’s in a senior home,” Polizzi, 31, told E! News in an interview at her store,… Continue reading Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino Is ‘Having the Time of His Life’ in Prison, Snooki Says

Lioness’ Recap, Season 1, Episode 3

Photo: Greg Lewis/Paramount+/Greg Lewis/Paramount+ Damn, this Lioness program is turning out to be a real drag for our girl Cruz, and we’re just now getting into a real episodey episode of these Special Ops — keeping the action and the plot and all the emotional beats a movin’. Cruz gets her first real round of spy games… Continue reading Lioness’ Recap, Season 1, Episode 3

AIDS Relief Program Under Threat as G.O.P. Insists on Abortion Restriction

Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic former House speaker, and George W. Bush, the Republican former president, do not agree on much. But earlier this year, they joined a high-powered gathering in Washington — with the Irish rock star Bono on video from Dublin — to mark the 20th anniversary of America’s biggest and, arguably, most successful… Continue reading AIDS Relief Program Under Threat as G.O.P. Insists on Abortion Restriction

Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys’s husband, says hip-hop industry lacks compassion

Produced by Gabriel Noble and Kate Murphy “Dear Men” is a weekly show hosted by Jason Rosario, creator of media lifestyle company The Lives of Men. “Dear Men” explores how men are navigating the evolution of manhood. You can watch the current week’s full episode every Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on Roku. Iconic hip-hop… Continue reading Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys’s husband, says hip-hop industry lacks compassion

Lizzo’s ‘Pink (Bad Day)’ Song from Barbie on Streaming

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