Gravitas For those of us who lived in Wichita, then eventually returned to our native Southern California, we came to know the combined cultural differences and similarities of diverse midwestern and southern California cultures. Wichita, Kansas was for years, home to Learjet, Cessna, and Beechcraft, and others in the industrial plane space.  But, of equal
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Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. 15 Stress-Free Reads When you want the literary equivalent of a weighted blanket, reach for one of these. Celebs: They’re Just Like Us Paparazzi is a net negative in the world, but it does occasionally
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The best Christmas gifts and Hanukkah presents are cute, thoughtful, and will have your bestie raving about them for years to come. For the self-care enthusiast, discover an editor-loved scented candle. We’ve picked one from Emme NYC that smells like cherry blossom. If they’re deep into TikTok gua sha videos, shop a facial massage kit—it’s
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A star-studded event that combined luxury art and Hollywood’s finest set the tone for the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles. Co-chaired by Leonardo Di Caprio and LACMA trustee Eva Chow, the event brought out a slew of celebrities that put their best fashion foot forward. There was a surplus of celebs who arrived
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The long-promised, highly-anticipated album, Songs of a Lost World by legendary Gothic rockers the Cure, has finally arrived, their first studio album since 2008’s 4:13 Dream. It took 16 years for them to release new studio material, but what’s a decade-and-a-half between friends? A few weeks ago, the Cure unleashed a new single, “Alone”, and
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NBC’s Brilliant Minds offers the best neurodivergent representation I’ve ever seen. As an autistic person, I’m hyper-aware of the stereotypes and negative tropes that plague most characters who have any type of neurodivergence. Even The Good Doctor, despite making huge strides in this area, created more problems than it solved., though Brilliant Minds owes it
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2 hours ago Barack Obama urges patience over vote counts. Here’s when results will come in. Former President Barack Obama Photo: screenshot Former President Barack Obama has urged voters to be patient while awaiting poll results, stating via X ,”It takes time to count every ballot.” “It took several days to count every ballot in
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Oasis have announced the South American leg of their 2025 reunion tour. After shows in the United Kingdom, Ireland, North America, and Australia, the band will perform in Argentina, Chile, and Brazil in November. See all of Oasis’ upcoming tour dates below. Demand for Oasis tickets has been unsurprisingly high, and it’s resulted in ticketing
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The helpful folks at Rotten Tomatoes have revolutionized the way we watch movies. Instead of scouring reviews from numerous publications to get an idea of how critics felt about a particular picture, the site aggregates a critical consensus, providing a streamlined experience for movie lovers. Heck yes to convenient innovations. In addition to forever changing
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Visit Greater Palm Springs Started in 2006 to parallel an annual design expo exploring mid-century architecture and design, Modernism Week in Palm Springs has grown into a landmark bi-annual event that provides a unique glimpse into the postwar architectural glamour and innovation epitomized by the cinematic California city. Its eagerly anticipated poolside parties and talks
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Imagine a worst-case scenario in the aftermath. Vice President Kamala Harris wins the popular vote overwhelmingly, but Donald Trump prevails again in the Electoral College. Emboldened MAGA followers take to the streets to commemorate Trump’s victory. They’re met by a broad coalition of angry Harris supporters fighting for “fundamental freedoms” and protesting the will of
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Avid younger readers who grew up in the late 80s and 90s were spoiled with spooky stories. R. L Stine’s Goosebumps was the most famous series of books, providing easy-to-read scary tales for young kids. For those children who were slightly older or more advanced readers, there was the Point Horror collection, a series of
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Erica Ezeifedi, Associate Editor, is a transplant from Nashville, TN that has settled in the North East. In addition to being a writer, she has worked as a victim advocate and in public libraries, where she has focused
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Kishi Bashi‘s new album, Kantos, is a thought-provoking examination of philosophy, identity, and the human condition. Where his previous records offered specific historical and social commentary, Kantos is more meditative and philosophical. The opener, “Violin Akai“, is dynamic, emblematic of Kishi Bashi’s virtuosity. Yet the minimalist lyrics highlight the artist’s shift from external to internal
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