Magnesium-rich: an atomic-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy image of an enamel crystallite looking down the long axis of the crystal. The dark areas show magnesium ions forming two layers on either side of the core. (Courtesy: Northwestern University) The fundamental building blocks of human tooth enamel contain characteristic impurities that could contribute to their toughness,
by Jessica Pena, July 14, 2020 Showtime isn’t kidding around any longer. The cable channel cancelled the low-rated Kidding TV show so it won’t be back for a third season. A comedy drama series, Kidding follows a beloved children’s television host named Jeff Piccirillo aka Jeff Pickles (Jim Carrey). Following the death of one of
Imax shares shot higher Wednesday as Goldman Sachs initiated coverage of the large-format leader with a “buy” rating, saying it’s well positioned to take share in the current environment and has ample cash to navigate a potentially turbulent recovery. The stock was up more than 16% on a day of solid gains for exhibition that
For many, the Black Lives Matter protests occurring while NASA celebrated a historic achievement were reminiscent of the Apollo era. In July 1969, civil rights protesters marched outside the Kennedy Space Center the day before Apollo 11 launched to the moon. NASA’s historic achievement occurred against the backdrop of a nation struggling to address discrimination
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press in the Oval Office at the White House after receiving a briefing from top law enforcement officials on operations against the MS-13 gang in Washington, DC, on July 15, 2020. Nicholas Kamm | AFP | Getty Images WASHINGTON — There is one outlier amid all the gloom of
Breaking News Megan Thee Stallion was shot in the foot early Sunday morning … when she and Tory Lanez were pulled over, and he got arrested for gun charges. Megan says, “The narrative that is being reported about Sunday’s morning events are inaccurate and I’d like to set the record straight. On Sunday morning, I
A member of a ground crew walks past American Airlines planes parked at the gate during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, April 5, 2020. Joshua Roberts | Reuters American Airlines‘ top executives on Wednesday backed an effort to extend billions in federal aid to protect aviation jobs through March
Karla Welch is a force to be reckoned with. The veteran stylist is the mastermind behind looks for Tracee Ellis Ross, Megan Rapinoe, Anita Hill, and Justin Bieber and responsible for both outstanding red carpet moments as well as elevating the scumbro aesthetic. Her latest collaboration with Dockers, her second outing with the label, is
The Jamie Foxx-fronted Mike Tyson biopic has now been in active development for six years, but things are finally starting to come together, with the actor revealing a few more details about what the movie will entail. While speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Foxx divulged some details that may pertain to a large part of the
If you’re already adrift without another Hallmark Original Series to watch, you’re not alone. But we have good news today as Crown Media announced new original programming and some renewals we’ve been waiting for. Most importantly, there are two renewals to announce that join When Calls the Heart for (fingers crossed) a 2021 release. Good
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Tiffany Lowe speaking in favor of the Raise the Wage Act, on Capitol Hill in January 2019. Source: Fight for $15 and a Union Fast-food cashier Tiffany Lowe says a higher wage would allow her to save up for a home of her own. It would also give her greater peace of mind. The 34-year-old single
by Jessica Pena, July 9, 2020 Horrific news for fans of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Netflix just announced the final group of eight episodes (aka Part Four) of the TV show will premiere later this year. There won’t be a third season (Parts Five and Six). The updated, supernatural series centers on Sabrina Spellman (Kiernan
Series editor’s note: I’ve always thought of poetry as a sacred ground to think and write about things we wouldn’t normally do. And in the case of Safia Elhillo’s poem, “A Memory of Us,” poetry becomes a way of entering spaces we wouldn’t otherwise be welcomed in. With this piece, Elhillo engages in the radical
WASHINGTON — A spending bill approved by the House Appropriations Committee July 14 once again rejects an administration proposal to combine the Office of Space Commerce with another office and increase its budget to perform space traffic management work. The committee approved the commerce, justice and science appropriations bill on a 30–22 vote July 14.
Ghislaine Maxwell appears via video link during her arraignment hearing where she was denied bail for her role aiding Jeffrey Epstein to recruit and eventually abuse of minor girls, in Manhattan Federal Court, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S. July 14, 2020 in this courtroom sketch. Jane Rosenberg | Reuters
Bassist Mickey Madden is taking a “leave of absence” from Maroon 5 following his arrest last month on a charge of intimate partner violence, People reports. “I have some things that I need to deal with and address right now and so I have decided to take a leave of absence from Maroon 5 for
David Solomon, CEO, Goldman Sachs, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 23, 2020. Adam Galacia | CNBC Goldman Sachs is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings before the opening bell Wednesday. Here’s what Wall Street expects: Earnings: $3.78 per share, a 35% decline from a year earlier, according to Refinitiv. Revenue: $9.75