Local Fury and Health Concerns as Japan Plans to Dump a Million Tons of Radioactive Fukushima Water Into Ocean
In a move that has sparked outrage from local residents and dire health warnings from environmentalists, the Japanese government is reportedly planning to release 1.09 million tons of water from the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean despite evidence that it contains “radioactive material well above legally permitted levels.” While both the Japanese…
Cara Delevingne Defied N.Y.C.’s Balmy Temperatures in a Velvet Suit
The Big Apple is literally baking right now! A string of 90-degree days has the entire city sweltering, but that has no bearings on the fashion choices of a supermodel, as Cara Delevingne stepped out in N.Y.C. in a blue velvet suit that literally made us wonder if she’s human. Ray Tamarra/GC Images The buzz cut-sporting beauty…
We Can’t Fight Climate Change if We Keep Lying to Ourselves
We must embrace a despair that unflinchingly acknowledges the bleak future that will be created by climate change. We must see in any act of resistance, even if it appears futile, a moral victory. African-Americans understand, in a way perhaps only the oppressed can grasp, that our character and dignity will be measured by our…
Demi Lovato Sizzles in Sexy “Echame la Culpa” Music Video
Things are getting muy caliente in Demi Lovato’s highly-anticipated new music video, “Echame la Cupla.” On Thursday night, the “Sorry Not Sorry” hitmaker officially turned up the heat as she dropped the visuals to the track, a Spanglish collaboration with “Despacito” star Luis Fonsi, and we’re obsessed. The steamy clip takes viewers on an adventure to an abandoned warehouse,…
US Outrage Grows at Risk of Honduran Election Theft, 50 Groups Join Call
Outraged at the possibility of the theft of Honduras’ election by the discredited current administration, 50 US rights groups have joined call to urge the US to press Honduras for electoral transparency. Elise Roberts, National Coordinator of Witness for Peace, stated: “As we return from two weeks observing and documenting in Honduras, our concerns about…
Zayn Malik Just Supported Gigi Hadid’s Runway Strut in the Sweetest Way
Aw, Zayn Malik is so cute! Yes, he looks exceptionally sexy since buzzing his head and stepping out in three-piece Tom Ford suits with rounded optical glasses. But we’re not talking about his outer charm, guys. It’s what’s inside that counts, right? On Tuesday, the former One Direction singer took to Twitter not to talk about,…
Vanessa Hudgens Puts a Modern Twist on the Retro Pin-Up Look with Furry Heels
Vanessa Hudgens has reached peak retro babe. On Tuesday, the brunette actress ensured to keep cool in the California heat with trendy gingham coordinates, which included an ab-flaunting bra top and matching high-waisted shorts. And while red oversized sunglasses and a flirty bob gave the chic vintage-inspired look a modern update, we couldn’t peel our eyes away from the So You Think You Can…
My So-Called Life Star A.J. Langer Is Now a Countess Who Lives in a Castle
A.J. Langer became a fan favorite as rebellious best friend Rayanne to angsty teen Angela (People.com/tag/claire-danes/” target=”_blank”>Claire Danes) on the ’90s cult hit My So-Called Life. Today, she’s living a world away from her Hollywood roots. In 2005 she married Charles Courtenay, who is the 19th Earl of Devon, and the couple are raising their…
White House aide Stephen Miller pushed racist immigration coverage in leaked emails
White House advisor Stephen Miller sent emails that “promoted white nationalist literature and racist propaganda” to conservative news site Breitbart, the Southern Poverty Law Center said Tuesday after releasing excerpts. The nonprofit’s Hatewatch blog published portions of emails that Miller sent to Breitbart editors in 2015 and 2016, the majority from when he was working…
Who are the impeachment witnesses this week and what will they say?
WASHINGTON — Three State Department employees will appear before the House Intelligence Committee this week, the first public hearings as the House weighs whether to bring articles of impeachment against President Trump. The witnesses, two on Wednesday and one of Friday, are expected to paint a damaging portrait of Trump and his attorney Rudolph W. Giuliani…