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George, JFK Jr.’s Real Magazine From Love Story, Ended in Failure. Its Photo Shoots Were Legendary.

George, JFK Jr.’s Real Magazine From Love Story, Ended in Failure. Its Photo Shoots Were Legendary.

Published by Sam Flores

The mid-’90s was a glossy magazine gold rush, just before the internet yanked the rug out from under legacy media. But despite all his fame and familial connections, Kennedy initially struggled to get funding for his magazine because back then, the idea of a political lifestyle magazine sounded crazy to publishers. That sounds even crazier from the vantage point of 2026, living in a country where the president is a former TV star, many of his Cabinet members were plucked from Fox News, and they all regularly rage about talk show hosts and NFL halftime performers. The culture we now live in was just revving up when George began. Rupert Murdoch was unleashing the Fox News channel; The Real World invented reality TV; Microsoft released Windows 95; and Amazon.com was born. Americans treated O.J. Simpson’s trial and Hillary Clinton’s Whitewater testimony like soap operas. In this gaudy new tabloid landscape, George made a place for itself. Its mantra was simple: serious topics, but make them fun. The debut issue, featuring supermodel Cindy Crawford on the …

Eugenio Viola Says Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá Ended His Contract Over Labor Issues

Eugenio Viola Says Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá Ended His Contract Over Labor Issues

Published by Jenni Sidey

Earlier this month, the Museo de Arte Moderno de Bogotá announced on Instagram that it had terminated its contract with longtime artistic director Eugenio Viola. Now, Viola is claiming that the board of directors did so after he raised concerns with working conditions at the museum. In a statement to the Art Newspaper, Viola, who began serving as artistic director in 2019, said, “The board of directors ended my contract early, not due to any artistic or leadership deficiencies. My departure followed my decision to raise concerns with the board in September 2025 regarding the progressive deterioration of working conditions—concerns shared by several team members. Instead of conducting an internal review, the board dismissed these issues and terminated my contract.” Related Articles The museum, in its official statement on February 6, said that the decision to move on from Viola came “as a result of a comprehensive and ongoing review of the different aspects that make up our museum.” MAMBO also said it had already begun the process of selecting a new artistic director. The …

How Heated Rivalry just ended years of gay TV trauma

How Heated Rivalry just ended years of gay TV trauma

Published by Daniella Wilson

If you grew up in the ’90s or ’00s and loved a gay character on TV, chances are they ended up dead. The list is pretty endless, from Tara in Buffy and Lexa in The 100, to Poussey in Orange Is the New Black and Maya in Pretty Little Liars, plus every single named gay character ever introduced in The Vampire Diaries (seriously). And, if you’ve experienced the heartbreak of any of these deaths, you’ll be aware of Bury your gays – the trope that has plagued TV for years, involving killing off of LGBTQ+ characters in media, particularly immediately after finding happiness. While it’s a trope that most often refers to lesbian characters, gay men and bisexual characters certainly haven’t escaped it either. A 2013 Guardian report examined Oscar-nominated performances of heterosexual characters compared to LGBTQ+ characters. It stated: “Of the heterosexual characters, 16.5% (59) die. Of the LGBT characters, 56.5% (13) die. Of the 10 LGBT characters who live, only four get happy endings. That’s four characters in 19 years.” In recent years …

Slotkin demands confirmation ‘illegal orders video’ investigation has ended

Slotkin demands confirmation ‘illegal orders video’ investigation has ended

Published by Sam Flores

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) is demanding confirmation from the Department of Justice (DOJ) that its investigation into her participation in the “illegal orders” video is over after a grand jury failed to indict her and several other lawmakers earlier this month. In a Thursday letter obtained by Punchbowl News, lawyer Preet Bharara asked Attorney General… Source link

Kelly Reilly says it’s a shame Yellowstone ended the way it did

Kelly Reilly says it’s a shame Yellowstone ended the way it did

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Kelly Reilly has opened up about the tumultuous conclusion to hit series Yellowstone, which was marred by reports of conflict between creator Taylor Sheridan and actor Kevin Costner. Reilly, 48, starred as Beth Dutton, the daughter of Costner’s character, John Dutton, in the contemporary western about a family fighting to preserve their sprawling Montana cattle ranch. The Paramount show was cancelled after its fifth season, amid rumours that Costner – who dramatically quit in 2023 – had clashed with Sheridan. The final season was controversial, with fan complaints over multiple character deaths that drew negative comparisons to HBO’s blockbuster fantasy series Game of Thrones. British actor Reilly, who received critical praise for her performance as Beth, told The Sunday Times that it was “a shame it ended that way, but it did”. “[If] we were just having a beer, I could …

Emmerdale reveals where Bear ended up after huge Ray shock

Emmerdale reveals where Bear ended up after huge Ray shock

Published by Sam Flores

Emmerdale has revealed where Bear Wolf ended up after the shocking discovery that he was behind the murder of Ray Walters. At the start of the month, Bear killed Ray and it was later shared that Bear’s son Paddy Dingle had been helping him to cover it up. The soap has since been airing special flashback scenes aiming to shed a spotlight on what went on with Ray and between Paddy and his father. Earlier this week, the soap confirmed that Paddy has known about Bear’s harrowing modern slavery experience since the beginning of January, after Dylan Penders tipped him off in secret. When Ray turned violent and threatened Paddy and Dylan, Bear stepped in and brutally killed the villain. Paddy and Dylan have been keeping the secret from those around them. While viewers already know that Ray’s body has been found in present scenes, tonight’s flashback episode focused on how Ray’s murder was covered up after Bear killed him. In the immediate aftermath of the killing, Bear begged Paddy to perform CPR on Ray. …

Federal EV incentives ended, California’s ZEV sales grew anyway

Federal EV incentives ended, California’s ZEV sales grew anyway

Published by skeptic

The California Energy Commission (CEC) reported this week that the state passed 2.5 million cumulative new zero‑emission vehicle (ZEV) sales in 2025. In CEC‑speak, that “ZEV” tally includes battery‑electric vehicles, fuel‑cell electric vehicles, and plug‑in hybrids (even though plug‑in hybrids aren’t exactly “zero‑emission”). Still, the headline number underscores how quickly California’s plug‑in market has grown. Since the end of 2019, cumulative ZEV sales in the state have jumped more than 300%, driven by a mix of state clean‑transportation policies, incentives, and consumer demand. “No state in the union can match California’s five‑year growth in ZEV sales,” California Energy commissioner Nancy Skinner said. “Each quarter, even in the face of increasing federal headwinds, tens of thousands of consumers are purchasing a ZEV in the Golden State, enjoying a great driving experience, and knowing they never have to go to a gas station again.” Advertisement – scroll for more content California Air Resources Board chair Lauren Sanchez struck a similar tone, pointing to a global EV market that continued to grow even as US policy support weakened. “Governor …

“I hate how it ended”: Allen cries following Bills’ overtime loss

“I hate how it ended”: Allen cries following Bills’ overtime loss

Published by Sam Flores

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was overcome with emotion while speaking to reporters after a heartbreaking loss to the Denver Broncos on Saturday. Allen has been a perennial MVP candidate throughout his career, but he’s never made it to the Super Bowl. He has the most playoff starts in without a trip to the championship game (15) of any quarterback in NFL history. Following an off season for the typically dominant Kansas City Chiefs, Allen’s path to the big game looked clearer than ever. Allen threw three touchdowns against the Broncos, but couldn’t hold on to the ball. Two costly fumbles and two interceptions led to a nail-biter of a playoff game. Allen’s final interception, in overtime, led to the Bronco’s game-winning field goal. At the podium after the game, a visibly shaken Allen cried while answering questions. “It’s been a long season, I hate how it ended. And it’s going stick with me for a long time,” he said. #Bills QB Josh Allen shows up to his postgame press conference with tears in his …

How a uranium supply coveted by Russia ended up in limbo in Niger

How a uranium supply coveted by Russia ended up in limbo in Niger

Published by Sam Flores

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A Man Bought Meta’s AI Glasses, and Ended Up Wandering the Desert in Search of Aliens

A Man Bought Meta’s AI Glasses, and Ended Up Wandering the Desert in Search of Aliens

Published by José Betancourt

Content warning: this story includes discussion of self-harm and suicide. If you are in crisis, please call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. At age 50, Daniel was “on top of the world.” “I turned 50, and it was the best year of my life,” he told Futurism in an interview. “It was like I finally figured out so many things: my career, my marriage, my kids, everything.” It was early 2023, and Daniel — who asked to be identified by only his first name to protect his family’s privacy — and his wife of over three decades were empty nesters, looking ahead to the next chapter of their lives. They were living in an affluent Midwestern suburb, where they’d raised their four children. Daniel was an experienced software architect who held a leadership role at a large financial services company, where he’d worked for more than 20 years. In 2022, he leveraged his family’s finances to realize a passion project: …