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The Political Power of the Wine Mom
But, most often, she is Wine Mom. A recent stroll through my social-media feeds turns up the “normie resist lib wine mom,” the “Occupy Democrats menopausal wine mom,” and the “MSNBC wine mom final boss.” Her electoral manifestation is, often, the “hot suburban wine mom,” whose composite is a former federal prosecutor who styles her…
Read MoreSevere cold snaps create conditions for increased domestic abuse, Wake Forest researcher says
(WGHP) — It’s the challenge you don’t see coming but maybe you should have. Wake Forest University Associate Professor Leah Lakdawala did her research in the heights of the Andes Mountains in Peru, but the principles are likely to hold everywhere, and it all starts from a basic premise. “There are a lot of these…
Read MoreDouglas Stuart on Great Novels of Gay Life
When the Booker Prize-winning novelist Douglas Stuart started out as a writer, he said recently, “anything that had gay content in it was on a certain shelf in the store—usually at the back.” Not long ago, Stuart—whose new book, “John of John,” is out now—joined us to recommend a few of the profusion of great…
Read MoreIsrael to supply Germany with jet fuel amid shortages caused by Iran war
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar informed Germany’s Economic Affairs and Energy Minister of the decision during his recent trip to Berlin. Israel will begin supplying jet fuel to Germany following a recent request received by the Energy Ministry, the Foreign Affairs Ministry (MFA) announced in a X/Twitter post on Wednesday. Energy Minister Eli Cohen instructed relevant…
Read MoreGerman top diplomat warns Lebanon must not become a theatre of war
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Tuesday warned Israel against resolving the conflict with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia at the expense of civilians in Lebanon. Lebanon must “not become a theatre of war,” Wadephul insisted during a joint press conference with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar in Berlin. It is unacceptable for the younger generation…
Read MoreThe 2026 Met Gala: Bezoses, Beyoncé, and Blood
This year’s event had controversial co-chairs, a softball theme, and at least one apt reference to an art-historical scandal. Source link
Read MoreBlast at fireworks factory in China’s Hunan kills 21, Xi calls for probe, state media says
HONG KONG, May 5 (Reuters) – A blast at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province has killed 21 people and injured 61, prompting a call from President Xi Jinping for a thorough investigation, state media reported on Tuesday. The explosion in Liuyang, under the administration of Hunan’s capital city of Changsha and a hub…
Read MoreA Century of Marilyn Monroe
In May of 2022, the actress, reality-TV star, and lingerie mogul Kim Kardashian arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual Met Gala, wearing another woman’s dress. It was sixty years old, made of delicate beige marquisette fabric embellished with more than six thousand hand-sewn rhinestones, and had been worn in public only…
Read MoreNew alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape
Two of Nigeria’s most prominent opposition figures have announced they have switched parties in a dramatic political realignment ahead of next year’s presidential election. Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who finished third and fourth respectively in the 2023 presidential race, have both joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), raising the prospect of a joint ticket…
Read MorePorsche Reveals Japan-Exclusive 911 GT3 Artisan Edition Inspired by Traditional Crafts
Porsche has introduced a highly exclusive version of its iconic 911, unveiling the GT3 Artisan Edition as part of its specialized Exclusive Manufaktur program. The limited-production model, restricted to just 30 units, will be available მხოლოდ in Japan and reflects design inspiration drawn from traditional Japanese craftsmanship. The Artisan Edition stands out visually with a…
Read MoreThe Norteño Burrito Takes New York
I wake up hungry, most days. Not peckish, not in need of a little boost—hungry, immediately and completely, hunger as urgent as any alarm clock. The morning appetite is a different animal from its midday and evening counterparts; there is no growing anticipation, no gradual negotiation, no consideration of snacks or other stopgaps. This is…
Read MoreSurvey: Most believe German coalition won’t last until next election
More than half of people in Germany do not expect the current coalition between the mainstream centre-left and centre-right parties to hold together until the 2029 elections, according to a survey published on Sunday. The survey, conducted by the INSA Institute for the Sunday tabloid Bild am Sonntag, found 58% of those polled believe that…
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