Despite full coverage for some contraceptives, non-financial barriers still prevent women with modest incomes from accessing contraception, a report by INED and Inserm reveals. Access to contraception, even reimbursed, is not a given for everyone. This is the result of the report “Contraception: disparities in use among women by income level”, published this Wednesday 22 […]
Day: November 23, 2023
REVIEW: Shoot, loot and wear cool boots in WIZARD WITH A GUN
I like roguelites. I’ve reviewed many of these over the past few years and it’s usually fun to see the new spins on the infinite loop motif. Wizard with a Gun not only boasts fun gameplay and a wide range of customization in both weapons and character designs, but it cleverly disguises a roguelite game […]
50 Years of Thanksgiving Television: From Charlie Brown and “All In The Family” to “Succession” and “The Goldbergs” Photo Gallery
The television industry has a lot to be thankful for, if the number of Thanksgiving episodes produced over the years is any indication. One of the most memorable events for many people revolves around turkeys and their inability to fly. WCRP in CincinnatiThe 1978 episode “Turkeys Away” is about a misguided promotion in which live […]
Adding a bag of POPCORN to your daily diet can reduce the risk of dementia
Research shows that people who eat a bag of popcorn every day have a lower risk of dementia. Researchers at Rush University in Chicago made the discovery after observing 3,300 people for six years and testing their cognitive abilities. They found that those who ate three ounces or more of whole grains — such as […]
Jodie Whittaker reveals she was pregnant during her final Doctor Who episode and admits she “felt very ill” during filming but kept the news a secret
Jodie Whittaker has revealed she was pregnant while filming her final scenes for Doctor Who. The 41-year-old actress was the first female Doctor on the BBC sci-fi show and held the role for four years until her final scenes aired in October 2022. Jodie finished filming her final episode, which saw her return to David […]
My very first ride in a robo-taxi: JO KESSEL hails a driverless Jaguar taxi in San Francisco… and films an experience that leaves her heart in her mouth. So would YOU get into one?
Travel writer Jo Kessel straps herself into an empty driver’s seat for the ride of her life – in a robot taxi. Her video of the experience in San Francisco shows her hailing the taxi with a mobile app (similar to Uber) and the Jaguar arriving five minutes later… without a driver! The video shows […]
Which bags go perfectly with down jackets? We have collected 10 suitable models
Winter is coming! We think it’s absolutely impossible not to notice this. Subzero temperatures have suddenly descended upon us and are now setting their own rules, forcing us to wear the warmest, but not always stylish, things. Fortunately, nowadays fashion adapts to even the harshest weather conditions. Fur coats are back in fashion, and voluminous […]
Susan Sarandon (Thelma and Louise) no longer has an agent after her controversial remarks against Israel
“Keep Palestine in your hearts, pray for the Palestinian people, their love and resilience are incredible.” Present at various demonstrations in support of Palestine, the actress Susan Sarandon denounced the lack of knowledge of the country’s colonial history. Comments that caused the star to be ousted from her artistic agency. Winner of the Oscar in […]
10 beauty standards from different countries that will scare you
Terrible beauty! This is exactly the reaction we have caused by the barbaric practices resorted to by fashionistas in different countries. Today we may be surprised by beauty trends such as placenta or rib removal in cosmetics, but apparently women of the past were no less creative. We tell you what sacrifices girls are ready […]
Domestic violence in the police: a “further investigation” not to be missed
In an uplifting documentary broadcast on Thursday 23 November on “Complément d’investigation” on France 2, journalists Sophie Boutboul and Ilioné Schultz investigated the silence that reigns in the ranks of the police when one of their peers is accused of domestic violence. In May 2021, a terrible femicide shook France: that of Chahinez Daboud, a […]