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Stories of the “Gen Z is aging like milk” variety have been circulating online for over six months, with a flurry of claims that Gen Z looks much older than their actual age.Although it may seem contradictory, modern beauty trends are all the rage among Gen Z, including not only heavy makeup but also fillers, Botox, and even plastic surgery. But if these procedures can help people look younger, what’s really going on? Have Gen Z undergone some kind of generational or genetic shift? Or are fillers and Botox having the opposite effect and making Gen Z women actually look…
Get Urban Milwaukee’s top stories delivered to you every day The Waukesha School District Administration Building in Waukesha, Wisconsin, June 23, 2022. Coburn Dukehart/Wisconsin Watch Since moving to the Waukesha School District in 2021, Erica Kochanski has been keeping a close eye on the district’s school board. That same year, the district drew national attention when it decided not to participate in a federal program that provides free school meals to families, and has since been in the spotlight for its response to LGBTQ+ issues. But what has angered Kochanski is the district’s recent decision to attend a school board…
For a while, it felt like we’d made great strides when it came to accepting and feeling positive about our bodies, but the recent surge in popularity of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic has reignited the desire to lose weight. Weight-loss drugs can have huge, life-changing health benefits for people struggling with obesity, but Ozempic’s use in Hollywood has generally been recreational and superficial, with actress Bella Thorne commenting on it. Bella Thorne talks about using Ozempic in Hollywood It feels like every celebrity is taking Ozempic these days, even if they have no real reason to lose weight. This…
Courtesy of David Acosta The Rev. Brian Henderson (left), executive director of the Welcoming and Affirming Baptist Association, is shown with John and Lois Dinsmore of Moorestown, recipients of the 2024 Barbra McNair Award for Christian Witness, the Rev. Jennifer Bradley (back) of Moorestown First Baptist Church, and the Rev. Linda Pepe, pastor of the same church. John and Lois Dinsmore, Moorestown residents and members of Moorestown First Baptist Church, were presented with the 2024 Barbra McNair Award for Christian Witness on July 14 by the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists (AWAB). “I meet new people on Sundays, and…
Kinzil Mathur, chief marketing officer at American software services company Squarespace, said that jobs are hard to come by right now and Gen Z graduates will know who is at risk of losing their jobs, Fortune magazine reported on July 20. Kinzil Mathur is based in New York and has worked in the fashion and technology sectors, and reportedly had to take a creative approach when she started out in the business 20 years ago. Get cash in minutes! Apply instantly for the best personal loan with lowest interest rate Software services provider Squarespace is now valued at $6 billion,…
Fashionistas Lauren Sanchez and Natasha Poonawalla were recently spotted wearing striking red nail polish dresses from Schiaparelli’s Spring 2024 collection. The bold, avant-garde piece was originally modeled on the runway by Kendall Jenner and became an instant sensation among the fashion elite. Kendall Jenner backstage after the Schiaparelli fashion show at the Italian Ambassador’s Residence during Paris Fashion Week on September 28, 2023 in Paris. The dress: a masterpiece of modern coutureThis stunning strapless, body-conscious dress is crafted from red stretch tulle. It is accentuated with intricate embroidery featuring sequins and matching shimmering faux nails. The result is a mesmerizing…
Get Urban Milwaukee’s top stories delivered to you every day Members of the Florida delegation sing and dance to live music during the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, July 15, 2024. Angela Major/WPR The Republican National Convention in Milwaukee has been described as Disneyland for conservatives — and tickets aren’t cheap. About 2,500 Republican delegates from around the country attended the Republican National Convention, some of whom paid thousands of dollars to attend, but they said it was a small price to pay to be part of the American political system. Luke Dretske of Berlin…
Miami, the wait is over.If you’re a fan of Charlotte Tilbury’s popular beauty brand, you’ll want to head straight to Aventura Mall.The 51-year-old British makeup guru opened her first flagship store in South Florida called “Beauty Wonderland.”This isn’t Ulta: The lounge-like space is decked out in Art Deco décor, with plush chairs, palm-tree chandeliers, and a selfie wall that reads “Miami” and is topped off with martini glasses.Charlotte Tilbury’s Beauty Wonderland store at Aventura Mall has a selfie wallShop popular products like the “flattering” Pillow Talk Lipstick, which has recently gained a cult following among TikTok users. If you’re over…
The Torah forbids the wearing of a garment made of a wool and linen blend, known as a shatnez, but it does not explain why Jews should follow this rule. And most Jews do not. We choose which ancient values and traditions to uphold. Perhaps we will never eat pork (it feels wrong), but we will enjoy shrimp fried rice from time to time. We probably don’t think about whether our clothes are kosher or not. When I learned about shatnez, I was intrigued by the fiber-focused decree. The top search results show Orthodox Jews (“shatnez inspectors”) examining fabrics…
Sign up for the Gay City News email newsletter to get news, updates and local information delivered straight to your inbox. Many LGBTQ Democrats have joined the chorus of voices of support for President Joe Biden and focused on Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid for the White House after the president announced he would not seek reelection. Hours after Biden’s announcement on July 21, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s most prominent LGBTQ political organization, endorsed Harris’ campaign, praising her “more than 50 years of public service and longstanding support for the LGBTQ+ community.” HRC President Kelly Robinson, who…