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I fly 16-hour long-haul flights regularly. Here are my tips and product recs for fighting airsickness and the general ick of flying.

It used to be that POC characters or LGBTQ+ characters were relegated to comic relief at best, or victims and villains at worst. It’s incredibly important to move away from those stereotypes and make positive representation mainstream—if it still needs to be said, positive representation can teach children to have self-confidence, pursue relationships that make them feel loved, and feel accepted in society. What we tell stories about is what we become. It is very difficult to

The elements of a really good story are highly subjective. Some people like action. Some people like horror. And some people just want to forget about their country’s potential descent into fascism. I’d argue that, whatever your preferences, a “really good story” boils down to immersion. When you feel so sucked into a plot that you burn the one-pan pasta recipe you had on the stove, you know it’s a winner. You will, however, resort to takeout for dinner in financial defeat. B

I fully cleared my acne-riddled skin in four months after four years of frustration. It was a tumultuous time for me because of how frustrating it was to switch between treatments, an experience that’s often glossed over by influencers.  Clear skin is a point of insecurity and uncertainty for thousands of us. There’s a multi-million dollar industry built on fixing that through serums, pills, and wellness strategies. Today, I’ll share what worked for me regarding clearing my a

Looking to stock up on your favorite brands before tariff prices hit? Take a look at the best the East and West have to offer in terms of cool-toned lip glosses, tints, and balms— Etude House and Maybelline tout impressive staying power, while the subtle shine of Rom&nd and E.L.F. deliver soft color. Juliet Schor: American economist credited with first usage of the phrase "Lipstick Index." The Lipstick Index as an Economic Benchmark The Lipstick Index theorizes that an increa

The Acolyte showed us Manny Jacinto thirst traps, Star Wars' diversity problem, and why showrunners shouldn't let fans call the shots.