Month: October 2026

Asexual people around the world face pathologization, discrimination, and violence, according to a new report from Outright International. The LGBTQ+ rights organization teamed with British asexual activist Yasmin Benoit and asexual advocates from Australia, Bangladesh, Botswana, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, and Vietnam to develop the report on global asexual human rights. Its goal,
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Kevin Crossley-Holland’s Red the River Rises is the suspenseful tale of star-crossed lovers Tor and Kata, who fall for one another during the 1066 Viking invasion of England.  When the 15-year-olds meet, 300 longships carrying 10,000 men led by Norwegian King Harald Hardrada are en route to invade the city of York and, Harald hopes,
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Tom Skerritt is being fondly remembered by his family and friends. The film and TV actor, known for his roles in hits like Top Gun and M*A*S*H, died Oct. 21 of natural causes, according to his family. He was 93. “We are heartbroken by his loss,” the family shared in a statement to People. “While
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The heritage style is defined by a knee-high silhouette, sleek leather uppers, and a (usually) flat heel. Typically seen in rich hues like chocolate brown, deep burgundy, distressed tan, and classic black, riding boots provide a quiet luxury feel that gives “IYKYK” energy, even if you’ve never ridden a horse yourself. A versatile style that
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These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Thursday. Kanye West Reportedly Eyes Runway Return Kanye West’s Yeezy is reportedly planning a runway show at the brand’s new Los Angeles “flagship,” according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation. Yeezy is currently in operation after West’s repeated antisemitic comments and its subsequent
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Raye has won the 2026 Mercury Prize for her second album This Music May Contain Hope. She clinched the award over competition including Sir Paul McCartney, Olivia Dean, Florence and the Machine, Jade, and Nia Archives. It’s Raye’s first time winning the prize: her 2023 album My 21st Century Blues also made the shortlist, but
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The Pursuit of Love The best sweets always have a pinch of salt, and this is why, I suspect, Nancy Mitford’s 1945 novel, The Pursuit of Love, has endured—despite being, at first glance, the literary equivalent of a bowl of whipped cream. British aristo Linda Radlett is on a madcap hunt for true love, but
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An experienced hiker who competes in distance running, swimming and triathlons, Zane Wach was nearly felled by altitude sickness while hiking with his dad Ryan Wach on California’s Mount Whitney in June 2025.  “He started to experience some hallucinations,” Ryan explained to to the SFGATE of the 14-year-old. “He knew he was hallucinating. He said
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Bravo is choosin’ Texas—and how can we tell? The network revealed a first look at its new reality series Small Town Trouble: Texas, which follows five Southern housewives making waves in the San Antonio suburb of Boerne (pronounced “Bur-nee”) on Oct. 22. As Hailey Head teased in the debut trailer, “It’s just the cute, sweet, quaint
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Italian luxury group Salvatore Ferragamo SpA has reported resilient direct-to-consumer (DTC) trading in the third quarter (Q3), supported by full-price sales at primary retail stores. Growth in North America and Europe partly offset softer demand in Asia as the company continued to refine its wholesale distribution. Consolidated revenue totalled €207 million (~$232.39 million, as per
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Interpol have been on tour throughout the fall, and they aren’t planning on stopping soon. The rock group have just announced a new North American leg, this time with Deafheaven joining them. Those new dates largely take place in Mexico and the southern U.S. in March, following their European run with Bloc Party. Find Interpol’s
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Members of a Washington state high school girls’ cross-country team are speaking out about what has become a national controversy surrounding their transgender teammate. Against the backdrop of a statewide anti-trans sports ban on the November ballot, the members of the Camas High School girls’ cross-country team have been thrust into the national spotlight thanks
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The Pokémon Trading Card Game is arguably more popular than ever. That can be a problem, particularly where scalping is involved, but The Pokémon Company has made several changes to ensure Pokémon cards wind up in the hands of actual fans. At the same time, the Pokémon TCG isn’t slowing down at all, with the
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Today’s Featured Book Deals $2.99 Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder by Salman Rushdie Get This Deal $2.99 Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Get This Deal $2.99 The News from Dublin: Stories by Colm Toibin Get This Deal $1.99 Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas Get This Deal $2.99 The Stars Too Fondly by Emily
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“Big things have small beginnings.” Sounds familiar? It was originally heard in Lawrence Of Arabia (and more recently in Prometheus). This quote is a fact of life… Especially when it comes to making mistakes. Think about it. Isn’t it a bummer when… A button comes off your favorite dress shirt? Some cracks form on your leather shoes?
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Talking Heads are getting the band back together—for a new book. David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Jerry Harrison, and Chris Frantz have announced Talking Heads: New Feeling, set to arrive on May 18. The release date also marks the 50th anniversary of the group’s debut album, Talking Heads: 77. “For this book, we pulled out handwritten
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Lawrence Wright is one of the most celebrated nonfiction writers working today. His books about Scientology (Going Clear) and al-Qaida (The Looming Tower) were adapted for television and helped launch him to the closest thing magazine journalists have to celebrity. Lately, he’s turned his eye to his home state, with God Save Texas and Mr.
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What is The Golden Life about? While Ramona and Sonja have already set up roots in South Florida, Dorinda, Luann and Kelly are ready for a change of scenery after leaving New York City behind. As Dorinda explained in the trailer, “You’ve done the wife thing, you’ve done the motherhood thing. But I’m really engaged,
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Chvrches are back with their first new album in six years. All The King’s Men arrives January 22 via Futures Music Group, and the band plans to tour extensively in support of it next year. Leading the LP is the single “Roses,” which Chvrches dropped last month. Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook, and Martin Doherty paused
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Gay Russian journalist Vadim Vaganov fled his home country in 2024, one year after its Supreme Court declared the so-called “international LGBT movement” an “extremist organization.” Russia’s government now considers him, the media outlet he works for, Parni+, and other LGBTQ+ journalists and activists as “foreign agents” on par with terrorist extremists. The Russian government
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