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Former child stars came forward with allegations of harassment and assault before and after the ‘Quiet on Set’ docuseries was released. Image Credit: Getty Images After Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV aired on Investigation Discovery in March 2024, Nickelodeon fans who grew up watching Teen Nick shows were shocked to hear about alleged workplace harassment, sexual assault and more disturbing claims from their favorite stars. One of the most shocking names to come forward was Drake Bell, who revealed that he was sexually assaulted multiple times by a former dialogue coach. In light of Bell’s revelations,…
Just a few hours after he won a third Tour of Flanders with a spectacular solo breakaway, Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) was already on a flight to Spain en route to half a week’s worth of warm-weather training as the initial part of his final build-up for Paris-Roubaix.Van der Poel caught the plane late on Sunday evening and his initial plan is to remain in Spain until Thursday evening, when he’ll head back north for the Queen of the Classics and a defence of his 2023 title.The Dutchman will apparently be training in the Calpe region in SE Spain,…
Between performers and winners, the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Monday night (April 1) at Dolby Theater in Los Angeles was a star-studded affair. Justin Timberlake kicked things off for the show’s performers, starting the show with “Selfish” and “No Angels,” both from his just-released sixth album, Everything I Thought It Was. Other performers included Ludacris — who also served as the night’s host — as well as Green Day, Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson, Tate McRae and TLC, who enlisted Latto to fill in for the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes on her “Waterfalls” rap verse. Cher also hit…
Insects and terrestrial arthropods have inhabited the Earth since before the time of the dinosaurs, growing much larger to their contemporary equivalents during the Carboniferous period, due in part to a surplus of oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere. This growth was supported by higher planetary temperatures that increased metabolism, with some theories also suggesting that the evolutionary growth spur was to avoid oxygen poisoning. It is also possible that both groups grew to compete in an evolutionary arms race to take down large prey or to ward off predation, as the absence of key predators such as birds in the…
Archaeologists have revealed new insights into the techniques used in the production of Roman wine, including how it looked, smelled and tasted. During the Roman period, there were notable technological advancements and a growing awareness of winemaking, a knowledge that disseminated throughout the entire empire. The writings of classical Roman authors, including Cato, Columella, Horace, Palladius, Pliny, Varro, and Virgil, provide insights into the significance of wine in Roman culture, offering a glimpse into both contemporary winemaking techniques and viticultural practices. The study, published in the journal Antiquity, compared Roman clay jars called dolia, which were used during wine manufacturing,…
The wooden furniture unearthed from the ruins of Herculaneum, preserved by the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius, provides an extraordinary window into the daily existence of ancient Romans. The meticulous craftsmanship evident in these artifacts reflects the skill and artistry of the carpenters, whose work has stood the test of time. Among the remarkable finds are intricately designed boats, bed frames, tables, and shrines, each bearing witness to the ingenuity and creativity of its makers. One particularly poignant discovery is a crib found amidst the remains of a family, a haunting reminder of the human tragedy that befell the city. The Only…
Beautiful sea view windowgetty The tide is turning among Europe’s golden visa programs. A wave of more restrictive policies, more expensive minimum thresholds, and outright eliminations of programs has swept across the Continent in recent months. Ireland eliminated its Immigrant Investor Programme in 2023. Portugal made the real estate investment option of its golden visa program—previously Europe’s most popular—more restrictive and expensive before eventually abolishing it (also last year). Greece is one of the latest countries to follow suit. After weeks of vague statements and speculation about changes to its highly coveted golden visa program, the Ministry of Finance confirmed…
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A new generation of the Porsche Panamera hatchback starts sales this spring as a 2024 model, though only the base grade will be available initially. More options will arrive shortly after as 2025 models, including the Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid that Porsche this week confirmed will carry a starting price of $192,995, including a $1,995 destination charge. Other options available starting with the 2025 model year include the 4 E-Hybrid and 4S E-Hybrid, which were shown in February and are priced from $117,495 and $128,795, respectively. The base grade that will arrive first in showrooms is confirmed to start at $101,550.…
The Infiniti QX60 mid-size crossover SUV is finally about to receive a long-overdue redesign, and the designers look to be seriously sexing things up. Infiniti late on Thursday unveiled the QX60 Monograph concept at its new headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, ahead of the formal debut on Saturday at Auto China 2020 in Beijing. The striking show car previews the design of the next-generation QX60 due on sale in 2021. The QX60’s corporate cousin, the Nissan Pathfinder, is also about to be redesigned. Prototypes for the new Pathfinder have already been spotted, so it’s no surprise Infiniti is planning a redesign…