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Olympians make it to the big games by dedicating their lives to their sport. When they step onto the world stage, they give it their all. And some go the extra mile not just to showcase their athletic proficiency, but to do so with eye-catching beauty. Amid a sea of highly regulated uniforms, athletes can express their individuality and style through their hair, makeup and nails — think bright braids, chic chignons and bold nail polish. Below are nine of the most beautiful moments from the Olympic Games. Florence Griffith Joyner Getty Images Florence Griffith-Joyner is known for two things:…
LGBTQ+ advocates, HBCU students and supporters came together virtually Thursday night to raise funds in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. The Human Rights Campaign, along with Equality California, the National LGBTQ Task Force and other major advocacy groups, organized the “Kamala Harris Calls for LGBTQ+ Unity” virtual rally, which showcased the broad coalition that supports Harris.Get the latest LGBTQ+ news and politics: Sign up for The Advocate’s email newsletter.The evening began with an introduction from HRC President Kelly Robinson, who set the tone for the evening. “Tonight is a night to show the strength of our community…
The Olympics are about to begin! On Saturday, the Olympics will get into full swing with the first medal events scheduled. More than 20 sports will begin competition at Paris 2024, following archery, rugby sevens, handball and football, which got underway before the Opening Ceremony on Friday. Both the women’s handball and soccer tournaments will feature Team LGBTQ players, but now there will also be an opportunity for players chasing individual glory. Outsports is tracking the fortunes of at least 175 openly LGBTQ athletes at this year’s games. Get off the sidelines and get in the game Our weekly newsletter…
Heather Spohn used words like “idyllic” and “magical” to describe the hiking trails around Jersey City’s Reservoir 3 in the Heights, an urban oasis hidden behind 20-foot-tall walls.No more.Spohn and other officials with the Jersey City Reservoir Preservation Alliance (JCRPA), stewards of the property for the past 21 years, were shocked to see the trails that had snaked through the 14-acre site transformed into rundown paths at least 12 to 15 feet wide and stripped of the trees and vegetation that surrounded them.The road, which JCRPA President Cynthia Hadjiyannis calls a “paved road,” is part of a $6 million project…
Nearly half (44%) of 18-24 year olds believe remote work doesn’t necessarily mean working in their home country. With Gen Z expected to make up a quarter of the workforce by 2025, global hiring is now a key workforce trend. The good news for companies? They can capitalize on international expansion opportunities by tapping into diverse global expertise. According to findings from Remote’s Workforce Report, more than half (55%) of business decision makers say they want to hire the best person for the job, regardless of location. But to make the transition from a local employer to a global employer,…
Summer may still be here, but I’m already looking forward to fall fashion. But dressing for the transitional season can be a challenge. The cold mornings and warmer afternoons often leave me (and my wardrobe) in disarray. And when fall trends change, I have to refresh my lineup of sweaters and boots on a budget.Luckily, sales are booming across the internet as retailers gear up for the new season. I scrolled through and found everything on my checklist on sale. From lightweight, easy-to-wear fall jackets to cozy loungewear to fall-ready dresses, these are the pieces I want to snag in…
More than 50 years after its initial release, 2001: A Space Odyssey continues to amaze, laugh, and leave audiences at their local cinema wanting more. During the film’s short breaks, audience members roared with excitement. Some were confused, others thrilled. I felt both, in awe of filmmaker Stanley Kubrick’s technical prowess and his ability to craft a future that’s close to home. In an age of rising artificial intelligence, it’s both chilling and exciting to see Kubrick’s vision of AI, which predated 21st-century models of language learning. 2001: A Space Odyssey is a timeless sci-fi epic filled with unanswered questions,…
LeBron James is returning to the Summer Olympics.And the four-time NBA MVP will be ready for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday, when he will lead the U.S. team in the nations parade alongside tennis star Coco Gauff.On Friday, the United States Basketball Association tweeted a video on X (formerly Twitter) of the two-time Olympic gold medalist getting fitted ahead of Friday night’s opening ceremony in Paris.Paris 2024: Meet the members of the U.S. Summer Olympic teamJames, who was informed earlier this week by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry that he would be the flag…
Dog walker Anita Rose, 57, is in critical condition in hospital after being found with head injuries on a country lane in Suffolk. Detectives are treating the incident as an attempted murder and are actively searching for her missing pink jacket. Anita Rose (Courtesy of Police) A woman is facing a life-threatening condition after she was apparently attacked while walking her dog, and detectives say the disappearance of her distinctive pink jacket is key to their investigation. Anita Rose, 57, was found collapsed on a country lane off Rectory Lane, Bransham, Suffolk, at 6.25am last Wednesday with serious head injuries,…
LGBTQ people are coming out at a younger age, and many say society has become more accepting of the queer community over the past decade, according to a new Gallup poll.Among gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender adults, and other non-heterosexual or cisgender respondents, more than two-thirds (71%) said they had shared their identity with someone by age 30. More than half (57%) said they had done so by age 22.The youngest respondents, aged 18 to 29, came out even earlier, at an average age of 17.A minority of respondents said they came out until they were 50 or older, and 18%…