The Rise and Fall of George Santos Is a Lesson for America
Among the truest words to be written about George Santos came in an August filing from his federal prosecutors, who observed that since December, 2022, “when a New York Times article was published detailing apparent misrepresentations in Santos’s biography, Santos has effectively gone on a speaking tour.”
The final moments of that tour came on Monday, August 19, when Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
There will still be some encores, and a reunion or two.
TIME Magazine Cover: Rise of the Drones - Feb. 11, 2013 - Drones - U.S. - War - Terrorism
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Toy Story at 20: How the Pixar Film Changed Movie History
When the lights went down for the first screenings of Toy Story across America on Nov. 22, 1995, audiences were merely eager to see how the first fully computer-animated movie had turned out. But the stakes were a bit higher for one particular team of people.
The movie was a joint venture between Disney and Pixar, a young company—then chaired by Steve Jobs—that had been recruited by the animation giant for its video capabilities.
Usher Quietly Got Married And Honeymooned in Cuba
September 24, 2015 4:17 AM EDT
R&B star Usher has married his girlfriend Grace Miguel — an affair so quiet that the world didn’t catch wind of it until Miguel posted a picture to Instagram of the two on what appears to be a Cuban honeymoon.
The lovebirds had reportedly been engaged since February, but plans for a larger wedding in Usher’s hometown of Atlanta apparently gave way to the decision to elope in relative secrecy.
Watergen GENNY: Best Inventions 2019
Whether you’re in a developing country or on the scene of a natural disaster, water is usually the No. 1 need in times of crisis. Watergen, an Israeli company, thinks GENNY could be the answer. The machine, which looks like an office water cooler, pulls moisture from ambient air to create drinkable water through a patented filtration process, much like a fancier dehumidifier. One GENNY unit can produce up to 7 gal.
Woman presumed 'Dead' found alive in Internet caf after 10 years
Missing for a decade, it's alleged she has been living and playing games in the cafes since 2005. She was finally found by police officers on Nov 20 after a routine check on an internet cafe, reports The Strait Times. The woman, who was carrying a fake ID card, was taken to a local police station where she revealed that she had been living in Internet cafés for the past decade.
Yoruba tribal marks, what they signified and why the practice has declined
In the olden days, these facial marks held a lot of cultural, social, and aesthetic value and were used to connect people to their cultural heritage and identity. The different patterns of the tribal marks denoted various clans, families, or social groups. It was also believed that the marks enhanced a person's appearance and made them more attractive. Here's more information about Yoruba tribal marks, why they are given and why the practice has been discontinued today: ADVERTISEMENT
You Really Are Better Now Than You Were Four Years Ago
Last December, at a rally in New Hampshire, Donald Trump asked the crowd a surprising and revealing question: “Were you better off five years ago or are you better off today?”
It’s surprising because it deviated from what generations of presidential candidates trying to beat a first-term incumbent had asked at similar moments: Were you better off four years ago? That age-old question would be especially apt in this year’s election, since four years ago, Trump himself was in the White House, with the fate of the nation in his hands.
16 ways to make a rich, classy chic fall in love with you
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2 men spend one year of their lives sculpting 126 gods inside massive Hindu temple
The new temple at Paschima Kasi Sri Viswanatha Temple in Michigan's Flint Township includes 126 gods sculpted out of concrete by two craftsmen from India in a process that took more than a year, MLive reports. According to Daily Mail, the men lived at the temple while they worked on the sculptures. According to MLive, the temple, which sits outside of the main worship area, was completed in January, but the vision for the massive property spanned years, Hanuman Marur, the temple's president, said.