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For someone who has experimented with beauty products for as long as I have, mornings are more like a treasure hunt than the neat, polished videos that flood TikTok’s “For You” page; that is, a makeup fanatic digging through an overstuffed bathroom cupboard for yet another misplaced product. The other day, my foundation was flawless, my eyes were lined with my favorite dark kohl eyeliner, and my lashes fanned with a rediscovered mascara tucked between a pile of hot tools under my vanity. That morning, I had a sudden thought: step out of my comfort zone and forgo my usual…
LGBTQ+ rights groups are praising Vice President Kamala Harris’ “historic” presidential campaign and what it means for the queer community.Democrats and civil rights groups celebrated Harris’ campaign launch over the weekend after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the race, highlighting her unparalleled record on LGBTQ+ issues, with several groups since voicing their support for the candidate who will become the first female president of the United States and the most queer-friendly president in U.S. history. The LGBTQ+ Victory Institute told The Advocate that it is “excited that Vice President Harris could potentially become the first Black…
Each 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.With so many weddings coming up this coming summer, I now consider myself a bridesmaid guru. But as many of you know, being a bridesmaid can be expensive. I’d do anything for a friend, but I don’t want to go into debt. That’s why I’ve been wisely saving money, especially when it comes to wedding shoes. I will be wearing the Dream Pairs Chunky Low Heel Pump…
Three more Gen Z slang words have been added to the dictionary, and reading them will make you feel so old.Adding internet trending phrases to the dictionary is not a new phenomenon; phrases like “bae” and “rizz” have been added to the dictionary in recent years, reminding us that English is a language that is constantly evolving.However, with the introduction of social media, language and communication have evolved more rapidly than ever before, meaning phrases like “YOLO,” “game,” and “on point” have long since been relegated to the slang graveyard.To celebrate the constant change in language, here are three new…
As rental prices continue to rise across the U.S., California’s biggest cities are seeing a unique trend that sets them apart from the national trend: According to Zumper’s latest National Rental Report, the national rental index for one- and two-bedroom rental properties increased 1.2% in May 2024, but rents are falling in some of California’s major cities. Rents fall in major California citiesAccording to the report, which analyzed data from nearly one million active listings in 100 cities, seven of California’s 11 largest metros saw negative annual rents for one-bedroom apartments. These declining markets are in the top 20% in…
Hip-hop icon KRS-One will be spearheading a powerful peace movement on the 51st birthday of hip-hop culture, August 11. Dubbed the HIP-HOP 51 “Walk This Way” march for urban health and nonviolent conflict resolution, the event is expected to be historic with KRS-One at the forefront. The march will begin at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, the birthplace of hip hop, where KRS-One and other leaders will hold a closed press conference and give opening remarks. After the press conference, he and other leaders will gather in Cedar Park to begin the march at 10 a.m. ET. Participants will…
WASHINGTON — As the legislative battle over access to reproductive health care continues, LGBTQ+ dating app Grindr is entering the world of Washington lobbying. According to federal disclosures filed last week, the Global Gayborhood has hired the Daschle Group, founded by former Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle, to lobby on “LGBTQ family-building issues, including HIV prevention and surrogacy and IVF.” Following the Alabama court’s erroneous ruling banning IVF, a flurry of bills have been introduced in the Senate to protect IVF. Democrats forced a vote on an IVF rights bill in June, but only two Republicans, Senators Susan Collins (Maine)…
Miss SVG 2023 takes 4-week beauty industry course with Taiwan’s Alina Hui Miss SVG 2023 Alina Foy is currently taking a four-week beauty industry course in Taipei, Taiwan, courtesy of the Taiwan International Cooperation Development Fund (Taiwan ICDF). The historic visit, and a testament to the relationship between the Beauty Show Committee and the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), sees Ms. Foy as the first reigning queen to visit Taiwan to take part in a program of this kind. As the reigning Queen, Ms. Foy will have the opportunity to hone her skills in entrepreneurship, personal beauty, styling…
When stock prices fall, buyer’s remorse dominates the market. Traders and investors buy stocks, only to suffer losses when the price falls. Naturally, they regret their buying decision. As stocks eventually hit bottom, buyer’s remorse will slowly fade and eventually disappear. This important market movement may be about to show up on the charts of McDonald’s Corporation (MCD), which reports earnings on Monday morning. This is why McDonald’s is today’s stock. When prices fall, some traders and investors who bought into the stock will have regrets, and some of them will decide to exit their holdings, but most will only…
Gen Z women are starting to look forward to going to the office. Most Americans experienced changes in their libido after returning to the office in person, with roughly half experiencing an increase in libido and the other half experiencing a decrease in libido, with Gen Z women experiencing the highest increase in libido. Overall, about 46% of Americans surveyed said their sex drive has increased since returning to the office, while 40% said it has decreased, according to a new survey published by DatingNews.com. The majority of Americans experience a change in their libido when they return to the…