American comedian and actress Ellen DeGeneres has revealed she’s been diagnosed with osteoporosis, obsessive compulsive disorder and ADHD. She revealed the news in her new stand-up Netflix special Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval, telling the audience that she took a “stupid bone density test” at the recommendation of her doctor. Later finding out that she … Read more
LOS ANGELES — On a hot summer evening, Miles Villalon lined up outside the New Beverly Cinema, hours before showtime. The 36-year-old already had tickets to the Watergate-themed double feature of 1976’s “All the President’s Men” and 1999’s “Dick.” But Villalon braved Los Angeles’ infamous rush-hour traffic to snag front-row seats at Quentin Tarantino’s historic … Read more
This article first appeared in The Conversation. It’s been 20 years since a paper in the journal Science showed the environmental accumulation of tiny plastic fragments and fibres. It named the particles “microplastics”. The paper opened an entire research field. Since then, more than 7,000 published studies have shown the prevalence of microplastics in the … Read more
UNITED NATIONS — Dr. Felipe Paullier is quick to say he doesn’t speak for the world’s roughly 2 billion tweens, teens and young adults. But as the United Nations’ first assistant secretary-general for youth affairs, he’s tasked with advocating for young people and their concerns to be incorporated into the organization’s work — a goal … Read more
Kate* always had long and painful periods, some of which made her think “I can’t live like this” — but, like many women, she never really questioned whether the severity of that menstrual pain was normal. “I don’t think that, when you’re young, you really ask other girls how bad it all is,” she told … Read more
French car brand Citroen will soon depart local showrooms, as the brand’s local distributor turns its attention to its more successful sibling, Peugeot. Inchcape Australia today announced it’ll close orders on new Citroen models by November 1, 2024. Once it fulfils all orders, it will transition to a service-only operation across its 35 existing service … Read more
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — WeightWatchers is shaking up its leadership. WW International announced Friday that CEO Sima Sistani would leave her role effective immediately. Tara Comonte, a WeightWatchers board member and former Shake Shack executive, was made interim chief executive. The New York-based weight loss company didn’t reveal the reasons behind the … Read more
PARIS — Loewe’s latest VIP-filled collection dazzled at the Paris Fashion Week runway Friday, presenting an explosion of flowers and form that captured designer Jonathan Anderson’s innovative spirit. The Northern Irish designer again showed his talent for infusing theatricality into his designs, showcasing whimsical creations like a surreal giant hoop skirt that lent the display … Read more
Myer is currently having its massive mid-season sale, with everything from kitchen appliances, to bedding, to beauty products and suitcases on sale. This mid-season sale ends Sunday so you’ll want to be quick so you don’t miss out, with some items up to 50 per cent off. To help you get a jumpstart on your … Read more
A morning cup of coffee may do more than just perk you up, according to new research. Moderate amounts of caffeine intake — defined as about three cups of coffee or tea a day — were associated with a lower risk of developing cardiometabolic multimorbidity, study’s lead author Dr Chaofu Ke, associate professor of epidemiology … Read more
