“I’m so big back!” “We’re being such biggies right now!” Welcome to the latest teen-girl parlance—a TikTok-trend spinoff that’s become the new language of casual, constant joking used to poke fun at each other, and one’s self, for eating. And while many teens say the jargon is simply meant to be playful, others admit they find it hurtful, or at least jarring. Experts find the explosion of this kind of slang alarming. “This is a problem for everybody,” says Zöe Bisbing, a body-image and eating-disorders psychotherapist. “It has a lot to do with this really, really entrenched anti-fat bias in…
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This story originally appeared on Inside Climate News and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.Minnesota’s century-old Rapidan Dam captured the national spotlight last week when its partial failure destroyed a home and prompted county officials to demolish an adjacent store. Yet it’s just one of hundreds of dams across the Upper Midwest in similar or worse condition, according to an analysis of federal data by Inside Climate News.The incident, which occurred amid days of historic flooding across the Midwest that left two people dead and broke records in at least 10 places, highlights the growing threat climate change poses…
Jul 12, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (4) beats a throw to Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (14) to score a run during the sixth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Geraldo Perdomo hit a sacrifice fly to score Corbin Carroll with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night at Phoenix. Alek Thomas delivered a tying two-run single in the eighth for the Diamondbacks, who won for the ninth time in 13…
6 hours agoBy Holly Honderich, in WashingtonGetty ImagesTrump has stayed mostly off screen as Democrats spiralAs Joe Biden attempted to calm the storm engulfing his presidential re-election campaign, he hit an early snag: referring to “Vice-President Trump” during a Thursday press conference when he meant Kamala Harris.Within minutes, Donald Trump mocked the gaffe on his social media platform, Truth Social, with an accompanying clip. “Great job, Joe!” he wrote.It was the kind of reaction voters have come to expect from Trump, who has spent years insulting the president, 81.And yet, for the past two weeks, as Mr Biden was fighting for his…
Christian Angermayer is a billionaire film producer, psychedelics mogul, and, perhaps soon, the brainchild of the latest crazy athletic competition to hit the mainstream: a literal Olympics on steroids. From his London office, the Enhanced Games co-founder Angermayer is plotting to disrupt the world of Athletics, with the help of fellow billionaire Peter Thiel. The Enhanced Games The Enhanced Games is setting itself up as a rival to the Olympics with a twist. Athletes will be permitted to use select performance-enhancing drugs, including steroids, with the chance to earn a $1 million payday if they break “significant” world records. Angermayer…
Whether it’s on hotels, airline tickets or travel gear, there are few things we love more than saving money — which is why we are particularly excited about the next few days.Tuesday marks the start of Amazon Prime Day. Amazon Prime members can access limited-time sales starting July 16 and running through July 17. Think of it as the summertime version of Black Friday, with exclusive savings only available to Prime members.Related: Save up to 50% on Amazon purchases using just 1 Amex pointBut there’s no need to fret if you are not a Prime member; there are other ways…
Benghazi, Libya – It happened in the middle of the night, as most destructive operations carried out without the consent of the local population are. In March 2023, an area of Benghazi’s historical centre including several buildings of Italian colonial heritage, was razed to the ground. So unexpected was the operation conducted by the Libyan military, that even Benghazi’s mayor was taken by surprise. The raid on the historic city centre was carried out to clear the debris left behind by past and ongoing conflicts, and to clear the way for a new, modern centre. The reconstruction has not been…
Jul 9, 2024; London,United Kingdom; Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates winning his match against Tommy Paul of the United States (not shown) on day nine of The Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports Third-seeded Carlos Alcaraz of Spain fought off nerves and a slow start to defeat Daniil Medvedev 6-7 (1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and advance to his second straight Wimbledon final on Friday in London. Alcaraz, the defending champion, also beat the Russian in 2023 in the semifinal round before topping Novak Djokovic for his first Wimbledon title. Alcaraz has…
Meta announced former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts will no longer be subject to heightened suspension penalties, according to an updated blog post on Friday. The company says it made the decision to ensure all Presidential nominees were on equal footing on their platform ahead of the 2024 Presidential election. When Meta reinstated Trump’s social media profiles in January 2023, the company subjected him to stricter penalties than other users. Under the heightened penalties, the former President could have been banned for up to two years for violating Meta’s community standards. Now, the company says Trump will be…
Saudi Arabia boosted imports of the dirtiest type of oil to the highest in more than three years to help meet power demand during the scorching summer. Shipments of fuel oil rose in June to the most since at least the end of 2020, and are expected to remain elevated this month, according to data from market researchers Kpler and Vortexa. Purchases, which typically jump during the hottest months as air conditioners crank up, have risen as much as fourfold since March to about 350,000 barrels a day, according to Vortexa. Saudi Arabia is the region’s biggest buyer of fuel…
ReutersAnant Ambani and his long-time girlfriend Radhika Merchant got engaged in Mumbai in January 2023Celebrities from across the globe are arriving in Mumbai for the wedding of the youngest son of Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani. Anant Ambani is expected to tie the knot with Radhika Merchant, daughter of Indian pharma tycoons Viren and Shaila Merchant, in a traditional Hindu ceremony in Mumbai city on Friday.The wedding events began with parties and celebrations in March. The months-long festivities have been attended by top Bollywood stars, musicians and business tycoons like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg.On Friday, reality TV star Kim…
Jun 30, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) catches a fly ball for the second out against the New York Yankees during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports The Toronto Blue Jays have placed four-time Gold Glove outfielder Kevin Kiermaier on irrevocable waivers. The team took the action Thursday, giving other MLB teams two days to claim him. If the 34-year-old clears waivers, the team has seven days to outright him. A player can remain active with his team until he is claimed or waivers expire. He will…