Electric Lit relies on contributions from our readers to help make literature more exciting, relevant, and inclusive. Please support our work by becoming a member today, or making a one-time donation here. . To imagine an island is to picture water; the land not defined unto itself, but in relation to what surrounds it. It’s
There may be more juice left in the fourth quarter. Ally Invest’s Lindsey Bell said she believes the backdrop supports December gains. “We’re positive that it will be a good end to 2020,” the firm’s chief investment strategist told CNBC’s “Trading Nation” on Wednesday. Bell sees optimism surrounding another coronavirus aid package providing a near-term
After recently extending a partial coronavirus lockdown until at least December 20, German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced today that restrictions will remain in place for a further three weeks, to January 10. That means cinemas will be closed until that date — thus kiboshing the planed local release of Warner Bros’ Wonder Woman 1984. The
Former President Barack Obama speaks in support of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden during a drive-in rally at the Florida International University on November 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Former President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he will take a coronavirus vaccine once one is available and may film it
Gen. John Raymond said the Space Systems Command will include a mix of legacy and nontraditional procurement offices. WASHINGTON — Gen. John “Jay” Raymond said the Space Force is close to finalizing the layout of its future acquisitions command, a large organization that will consolidate multiple agencies that currently operate independently. “Our next big step
iPhone 12 series users are reportedly facing network issues on their phones. Many users have posted complaints on social networks about losing connection, specially when on the move. Most of the signal drop complaints have come from users on Verizon and AT&T networks, but users of T-Mobile also cited the issue. According to user reports,
Ghislaine Maxwell speaks at the Arctic Circle Forum in Reykjavik, Iceland October 2013. The Arctic Circle via Reuters Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite accused of procuring young girls to be abused by sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein, will again seek bail in her criminal case and wants related court hearings conducted out of sight of reporters,
Breaking News G Herbo and his associates perpetrated a massive fraud to go on fancy vacations, fly on private jets and even buy “designer puppies” … so claim the feds. According to a new federal complaint, G Herbo — along with his music promoter and other members of his crew — allegedly conspired to defraud
Medical staff members prepare to perform a percutaneous tracheostomy procedure on a patient in the COVID-19 intensive care unit (ICU) during Thanksgiving at the United Memorial Medical Center on November 26, 2020 in Houston, Texas. Go Nakamura | Getty Images More than 100,000 people are currently in hospitals across the U.S. sick with Covid-19, as
Major spoilers for season 1 of The Morning Show below. After a splashy season 1 debut on AppleTV+, The Morning Show is coming back for a second installment. The series garnered awards attention for stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, with Aniston winning a Screen Actors Guild award; the show also received eight Emmy nominations
Despite still being a new addition to the online streaming landscape, Disney+ already has a massive hit on its hands in the shape of space western series The Mandalorian. Pedro Pascal stars in the show as Din Djarin, a bounty hunter known as the titular Mandalorian. Created along the lines of the iconic character of
Now we know what gives Massimo his single-minded drive. Massimo reluctantly went home to his Italian hometown, which he wished never to have seen again on Devils Season 1 Episode 8. He even dragged along Sofia, likely so that he would see one friendly face during his return to the fishing town of Cetara. That opening
Researchers from MIT have come up with a new way to fabricate nanoscale structures using an innovative “shrinking” technique. The new method uses equipment many laboratories already have and is relatively straightforward, so it could make nanoscale fabrication more accessible. Image Credit: Illustration by Abigail Malate, American Institute of Physics Conventional nanostructure manufacturing techniques—ones that
Electric Lit relies on contributions from our readers to help make literature more exciting, relevant, and inclusive. Please support our work by becoming a member today, or making a one-time donation here. . At the heart of all sports dramas is a tacitly accepted proposition: in the game lies the key to self-improvement. The lessons
Lilliam Rivera is an award-winning author of children’s books who currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Rivera’s work has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and elsewhere. Rivera’s latest novel, Never Look Back (Bloomsbury, 2020), retells the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, set in New York and influenced by
Lilliam Rivera is an award-winning author of children’s books who currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Rivera’s work has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and elsewhere. Rivera’s latest novel, Never Look Back (Bloomsbury, 2020), retells the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, set in New York and influenced by
Setting up seasonal décor, earlier than usual, is a no-brainer this year. With the holidays quickly approaching, this unexpected Gift-Buying Guide selection will take some of the guesswork out of unique presents to satisfy all ages, spouse, family, and friends. Tap in to these top recommendations for 2020. 1. Just Jan’s Baker’s Delight Just Jan’s is
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Palantir — The tech company slid more than 10% after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock to underweight. The firm said Palantir now trades at a “significant premium” to its peers following shares’ more than 100% jump since the company went public on Sept. 30. Tesla —