To usher in the new year, PEN America invited writers last week to raise a glass to their favorite books of 2018. It’s was a classic writers’ party, full of insecurity and awkward moments, but on a grander scale. Rather than drawing people to a cramped East Village walk-up, it was held at Sean Kelly,…
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As a jewelry store owner, Marisa Perry spends most of her days trying on engagement rings and wedding bands, and so she is hyperaware of how her hands look. She first tried fillers in 2016 to give her hands a more youthful look. “My hands were much less attractive because of all the wrinkles,” said…
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Clothing trends usually have well-defined shelf life. What may be the It-Sneaker of the season could be all over your feed one day, but six months later the hype is sure to die down. Jewelry trends, on the other hand, can be a bit are harder to spot. So in the Marie Kondo spirit, we…
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A nurse at a Phoenix nursing home who was assigned to care for a woman in a vegetative state who was raped and later gave birth to a child was charged on Wednesday with sexual assault, the police said. Detectives at the Phoenix Police Department took the nurse, Nathan Sutherland, 36, in for questioning in…
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PARIS — Tassels have held some serious sway at couture this season. Take the Armani Privé runway show, where — beyond a blue- and red-fringed evening midi skirt and a bustier gown with matching gloves that trailed long shimmering threads — cloche caps with beaded tassels were on top of most models’ heads. Or at…
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MatchesFashion.com If you’ve found yourself in a winter style rut, good news: MatchesFashion is here with a truly epic sale to save the day. From Proenza to Balenciaga, Chloé, and beyond, some of the season’s hottest designer buys are currently up to 70% off on the fashion retailer’s site. On top of that, select sale…
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PARIS — So the Oscar nominations are in and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has finally (sort of) hoiked itself into the 21st century, opening its ranks for Netflix and comic book heroes, trying to diversify, getting with the times. What will the new crop of nominees wear to the event next…
DetailsIn a world in which our brains are almost constantly overstimulated, many of us may find it challenging to stay focused for extended periods. Researchers from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom have now developed an app that trains the mind to maintain concentration. Research suggests that a newly developed brain training app…
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Stereotypical gender roles have evolved over the years: their traditional essence has practically disappeared. Many things have changed since the 1600s: today’s gentlemen do not have to open a door before you or stand up when you leave the table. Today it is important that he considers you equal. He is not afraid that he…
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New research finds that oolong tea can damage breast cancer cells and that people who consume large amounts of this tea have a lower risk of developing breast cancer. Oolong tea may have secret cancer-fighting properties, a new study suggests. Despite recent advances in screening procedures and treatment, breast cancer remains both the most common…
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