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The term “Brat Summer” has become a trending online phenomenon, helping to boost Vice President Kamala Harris’ popularity among young voters.Since British pop star Charli XCX released her album Brat on June 7, Gen Z and LGBTQ people have started using the term “Brat Summer” to describe the hedonistic months in the sun.The term took an unexpected turn in mid-July, when people started seeing “fancams” of Harris playing songs from the album. After President Joe Biden endorsed Harris for president, her campaign’s X (formerly Twitter) account, @KamalaHQ, changed its banner to the same lime green color as Brat’s album cover.Suddenly,…
Online misinformation about SPF is getting out of hand, so we asked the experts for the truth Wearing sunscreen is important. It protects us from the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays that wreak havoc on skin cells in terms of both health (cancer!) and beauty (wrinkles, age spots, etc.). Over the past few years, thanks to a lot of vital education about sun damage and the importance of SPF, sunscreen has skyrocketed in popularity, leading to more products, sunscreen influencers, and even SPF makeup trends. But at the same time, a growing number of sunscreen skeptics have been…
INNISFIL, ON , July 24, 2024 /CNW/ — Friday Harbour Resort is pleased to announce the highly anticipated return of its Fashion Collective Series, taking place August 16-18 and August 23-25. Developed in partnership with the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA), the Fashion Collective Series celebrates Canada’s top fashion and design talent on the beautiful shores of Lake Simcoe. The summer’s signature event is now in its fourth year and was named a finalist in the Events category at the 2023 Canadian Tourism Awards.Every Saturday, Friday Harbour’s iconic CIBC Pier will be transformed into a glamorous outdoor runway with…
As the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, GLAAD is gearing up for the highest-watched sporting event to put LGBTQ athletes on the world stage, promising that the Games will be the most innovative, most sustainable and most inclusive ever. This year’s Olympics are scheduled to run from July 26 to August 11, and the Paralympics from August 28 to September 8. Most of the competition will take place in Paris, France, but some sports, such as sailing and surfing, will take place beyond Paris’ borders in Marseille and Teaaupo, Tahiti, respectively. Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the…
Vegetable production using grafted seedlings began in Japan and Korea as a way to avoid serious crop losses due to soil-borne diseases that are exacerbated by continuous cropping. What crops should be grafted under CEA and why? Grapes, of course, are well known as grafted crops, as are apples and other stone fruits. They have been grafted for centuries to avoid similar problems caused by soil-borne diseases. It’s taken us a while to catch up, but with every area of CEA being scrutinized for greater efficiency, it’s no wonder grafting is becoming the industry standard. Tomatoes are the latest crop…
There are tons of trends on the internet showcasing how to get the “best” skin, hair, and makeup, but they can all end up costing a lot more than you think.If you’ve been on TikTok lately, you’ll know that lemon juice hair “hacks” have been going viral.Users say it’s effective at lightening hair color and costs just the price of one lemon.Those taking part in the trend are typically seen during the summer months when the weather is warmer, squeezing the juice into their hair to lighten it before stepping out into the sun.However, experts have revealed that it can…
Life jackets save lives on the waterA boating accident off the southwest coast of Florida in June highlighted the importance of wearing life jackets.Seven adults and one child were found clinging to a cooler after a 28-foot boat capsized near Boca Grande. Luckily, all were wearing life jackets and were rescued by the Coast Guard, but that’s not always the case. According to the most recent USCG boating statistics, three out of four boaters killed in boating accidents drown, and 87% of those boaters were not wearing a life jacket.Many of these people considered themselves experienced boaters who knew how…
What do you call a sex toy? Hot Toys’ latest Deadpool & Wolverine figures feature a realistic silicone torso and arms, realistically sculpted to look like Hugh Jackman after months of rigorous movie training. Ironically, the collector’s company calls the figure “Wolverine (Jacket Version)” and while it does come with a jacket, it’s unlikely anyone will be displaying it in one. Studio-mandated shirtlessness Spoiler alert: this comes from a scene in the film where Logan loses his shirt and is handed a jacket that belongs to another character. The jacket is a boring blue and orange color, and Logan’s torso…
summary Brendan Fraser could be in line for another Oscar win with his role as Dwight D. Eisenhower in the upcoming D-Day movie, Pressure. The film focuses on Eisenhower’s relationship with weather expert James Stagg in the lead up to the Normandy landings. Pressure could be Fraser’s next chance to win an Oscar after his recent hits. Brendan Fraser has been cast as Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers, Dwight D. Eisenhower, in the upcoming Normandy Invasion film Pressure, which could be the actor’s next Academy Award-winning film. The film depicts the tense days leading up to the Normandy Invasion.…
A recent report from the Nigerian Ministry of Agriculture predicts that at least 31.5 million Nigerians could face a food and nutrition crisis between June and August of this year. This sobering statistic highlights the severity of a food crisis that has been gradually worsening for the past few years. High prices for fruits and vegetables and reduced supplies in local markets are already evident as major staple foods disappear from the table. With most people struggling to make ends meet even in the best of times, this bodes bleak for the future of Nigeria. The Federal Government is frantically…