Ballet flats are making a comeback in the fashion world. It’s not just speculation—reputable sources like Vogue, the TikTok girlies, The New York Times, Instagram’s foremost fashion narcs, and many others are talking about it. Leading brands like Alaïa and Miu Miu are showcasing ballet flats on store shelves, while affordable alternatives flood the online …
When it comes to taste, we often think of the five basic tastes: sweet, sour, bitter, umami, and salty. However, the reality is that there is actually a sixth taste that is often overlooked. This mysterious taste is saltiness, but it is not just one, but two separate salt-taste systems that our tongues can detect. …
Ron DeSantis, the Republican governor of Florida and a presidential candidate, has made headlines by refusing millions of dollars in federal funding. This decision is in line with a growing trend of ideological purity within the Republican Party. Rather than accepting energy-efficiency incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act, a key policy of the Biden administration, …
Elite women’s gymnastics has faced considerable criticism for its treatment of athletes, particularly young girls and adolescents. The sport’s dark history was further exposed in 2017 when Larry Nassar, the official team doctor for USA Gymnastics, was convicted of molesting athletes under the guise of medical treatment. The release of the Netflix documentary “Athlete A” …
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Conservationists working to restore shark populations off the coast of Panama were faced with a challenge. They had no records of what the shark communities looked like before overfishing devastated the populations. Erin Dillon, a paleoecologist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, came up with a solution. By studying microfossils, specifically dermal denticles (the “little …
Editor’s Note: In an interview with Sara Freeman, she discusses her unique writing process. The content of the interview includes various experiences from Sara’s childhood in Berlin during a time of war. Sara, her mother, and brother Philip were stuck in a phone booth, while her father was on assignment in Bosnia. Sara reflects on …
During my recent week-long vacation, which involved two stubborn 2-year-olds who refused to sleep and limited access to French Netflix, I found myself engrossed in Designated Survivor, a rather nonsensical TV show. The plot revolves around a terrorist attack during the State of the Union, resulting in the death of the president, most of Congress, …
Editor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer take questions from readers about their kids’ education. Have one? Email them at [email protected]. Dear Abby and Brian, Parent-teacher-conference day is approaching, and I am filled with apprehension. Honestly, it’s a feeling I experience every year. It’s like an annual performance review, but for my son. …
The PGA Tour, once known for its moral stance against LIV Golf league, has made a stunning reversal and merged with the rival league, which gets its funding from Saudi Arabia. PGA Tour Commissioner, Jay Monahan, previously suspended 17 players who defected to LIV for prioritizing money over morality, only to join them later for …