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Finding a solid puffy for less than 200 bucks is like finding a needle in a haystack. But, Decathlon has made this somewhat daunting task actually quite easy. At less than $99 (sometimes on sale for $40), the Forclaz Women’s MT100 Hooded Puffer is a well-made down jacket for women needing something budget-friendly and warm. I wore this jacket while ski touring, walking my dog, and hiking in the snow in the western slope of Colorado this past winter. Despite the low price, it proved to be a down jacket well-suited for mildly cold environments. And while I wouldn’t necessarily…

PS Photography | Anvita ReddyPS Photography | Anvita ReddyEach product featured is independently selected by our editors and may contain paid promotions. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our product review guidelines here.While I love tinted lip balms and oils, I miss a bolder, more pigmented lip that I don’t need to reapply too often. Lack of color makes my lips look dull and unflattering. I’m the kind of person who has to stop taking selfies to apply lip product before taking a photo, and I always carry at least three…

For Mike Dillon MPH ’23, there has never been a more important moment to address the public health crisis facing the LGBTQ community. LGBTQ people face significant challenges in receiving equitable and inclusive health care. They face discrimination, stigma, limited access to health care, including gender-affirming and reproductive health care, and frequent violence and misinformation against them and their health care providers. LGBTQ people experience staggering health disparities, including higher rates of mental illness, substance use disorders, homelessness, sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV/AIDS. They are less likely to have health insurance, often delay health care, and many experience a lack…

As the sun shines brightly and the days get longer, summer fashion comes to life, with trends coming and going. It’s an exciting time of year, with styles coming and going just like the summer days. Unlike the slow evolution of winter fashion, summer trends show how fast the fashion world is moving.This summer’s fashion is a vibrant mix of styles that reflect the current fashion mood. Leading the way is the cottagecore trend, which feels like a dreamy escape to the countryside. Think flowy dresses with floral prints, puff sleeves and lace details that evoke a nostalgic feeling. This…

The concerns surrounding the adoption of electric vehicles in the U.S. are often the same — charging, range, cost — but Gen Z, those born between 1997 and the early 2010s, have different concerns than older generations of buyers, according to new Autolist research released this week.The 2024 Electric Vehicle Survey presents results for the entire survey group as well as results by age group. Overall concerns about range and price have decreased since last year’s survey.The average list price of a new electric vehicle fell 2.4% from a year ago to $62,450 in June, according to CarGurus data, which…

Billy Butcher’s “satanic” vibe and dry humor are the highlights of Amazon Prime Video’s “The Boys.” The self-proclaimed government-sponsored vigilante, who brings his own twisted sense of justice to Superman and co., has entertained audiences with his colorful language and straightforward storylines. However, it’s William Butcher, the founder and leader of “The Boys,” who has been in the spotlight since the first episode. Whether it’s his devilish references to pop culture or making light of a predicament, viewers can always count on Billy to liven up the mood and have the last laugh. Though most of his relentless plots to…

After Lil Yachty made some controversial comments about New York fashion, Juelz Santana and Fivio Foreign spoke out against him.The Atlanta rapper faced backlash after criticizing New York fashion on a recent episode of his podcast, “A Safe Place.””Everybody used to copy Atlanta. You said that too,” Yachty told guest Cash Cobain. “You said Atlanta was a huge influence. … As far as style goes, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with New York fashion.”On Tuesday, Juelz and Fivio responded to Yachty’s comments on their social media pages, with Juelz saying she was incredulous that Yachty claimed trendsetters come from…

Jordan Chiles knows what a successful beauty routine is. After all, her skincare and makeup will be put to the ultimate test – whether they can withstand all the impressive flips and spins she performs while competing. The gold medal-winning gymnast is currently competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris as part of Team USA, where she just won gold with her teammates in the women’s team final, and she shared all her beauty tips and tricks with Vogue in a Beauty Secrets tutorial, including how to keep your makeup on during competitions. The breakdown is as follows: Chiles,…

A new survey has found that one in three Gen Z kids feel they have to be “perfect”, amid growing concerns about the impact of social media on their mental health.The survey of 1,600 young people between the ages of 10 and 18 found that girls are about 14 percentage points more likely to seek perfection than boys, and teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 were more likely to do so than younger kids.”In the pre-teen years, it’s all about play, exploration, and development. As teens, they’re establishing their identity and social roles, and suddenly approval becomes important,”…

Many employers are still figuring out how to achieve LGBTQ inclusivity in the workplace, and for Zappos, this starts with health care benefits.Zappos, the online shoe and clothing retailer, uses the Human Rights Campaign’s Healthcare Equality Index as a guide when crafting inclusive benefits and policies. While the index is specifically intended to help health care facilities promote equality among employees and patients, Zappos uses the standard to ensure it isn’t unintentionally discriminating against members of the LGBTQ community. For Zappos, this means fully covered health insurance premiums, six weeks of parental leave for all parents regardless of their history…