By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) ‘The Commuter’ is an early short story by Philip K. Dick (1928-82), which appeared in the science-fiction magazine Amazing in 1953. The short story is perhaps best categorised and analysed as an alternative history story, so it qualifies as ‘fantasy’ in the broad sense of the definition. Summary ‘The
Month: July 2023
We all can remember many sleepless nights during the long lockdown that accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, many of us still have residual insomnia at the very least. The worries, fears and tragedies humanity went through in those two years sometimes feel like a distant memory but we’re all still dealing with that collective
The legendary Danish actor knows in his bones how to play a memorable villain (see: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny). But his more recent status as a niche heartthrob? Why, that’s another story… By Lauren Larson Photography by Ashley Olah June 29, 2023 GQ Hype: It’s the big story of right now. “Would you
Photography courtesy of YittyPlus, a look at the world’s first net zero carbon shoe. By Sarah Mariotti Date June 30, 2023 Facebook Twitter Be a Barbie girl with Yitty Photography courtesy of Yitty Barbie this, Barbie that… it seems like none of us can get enough! And certainly not Lizzo’s shapewear brand Yitty which just
In this article JBLU UAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Planes are seen on the tarmac as people wait for their flight reschedule inside of the Newark International Airport on June 27, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. Kena Betancur | Getty Images News | Getty Images United Airlines‘ CEO Scott Kirby said that without
Play video content Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers Pete Davidson and Colin Jost seemingly bought a ferry together as a joke — but, now one of those new owners says turning a profit on the damn thing is of the utmost importance. The ‘SNL’ alum dished about the $280k Staten Island boat buy with
The phrase “stamp of approval” may take on a little more significance when you realize just how special you have to be to receive recognition on a stamp. Around the world, countries have saluted their greatest artists with recognition on a stamp, yet there are still legends who have not been recognized as of yet.
TODAY: In 1892, American crime writer James M. Cain is born. “To speak as Tibetans, to write as Tibetans, is to continually recreate the Tibetan nation.” Tenzin Dickie considers the Tibetan essay. | Lit Hub History On the art thieves who steal for love. | Lit Hub Art John Kaag and Jonathan van Belle consider the “deep sincerity” of
A temporary protective order against Ezra Miller in Massachusetts has been lifted, and the actor released a statement noting that they were “grateful” for the decision. Miller is grateful for the decision to let protective order expire Miller was previously accused by the mother of a 12-year-old nonbinary child of acting inappropriately to them. The
Amanda Bynes continues to battle her mental health problems, but there’s some good news … she’s now out of a psychiatric facility with a plan in place for her to stay healthy and safe. Sources with direct knowledge tell us … Amanda checked out of a mental health facility late Friday, nearly two weeks after
Toronto, Canada – In a thrilling fusion of melodic techno, tribal beats, and Afro house influences, Jordan John, a rising star in the music industry, has captivated audiences with his unique sound. Hailing from Toronto and boasting a Swiss-Caribbean background, John has quickly become one of the most exciting new artists to emerge on the
In a show known for yelling and chaos in Chicago, the European interlude stands out simply for being pleasant. By Esther Zuckerman June 30, 2023 Will Poulter, Lionel Boyce, Ramy Youssef and Coco Storer on set at Chicago’s After, the sister bar to Michelin-starred Ever, filming the “Honeydew” episode of The Bear season 2.Courtesy of
Plus, customizable haircare brand Prose makes it’s AI-powered skincare debut. By Melissa Fejtek Date June 30, 2023 Facebook Twitter The Body Shop opens a flagship store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto Photography via The Body Shop Thrilling news from another cruelty-free advocate: certified B Corp beauty brand The Body Shop has just unveiled their
Andrew Bret Wallis | DigitalVision | Getty Images A busy holiday weekend may be marred by flight delays and cancellations for thousands of travelers — and experts suggest that consumers understand their financial recourse ahead of time should their travel plans get interrupted. “It’s good for people to know they have rights,” said Teresa Murray,
The lawyer for Between the Buried and Me guitarist Dustie Waring has issued a new statement refuting allegations of rape that were made against the musician earlier this year. Things came to a head back in May, with the musician issuing his own statement of denial while revealing that he planned to sit out the
Alan Arkin, the Oscar and Tony-winning actor, most famous for playing Edwin the grandfather in “Little Miss Sunshine, has died. Alan’s sons confirmed the actor died Friday morning at his home, telling People, “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and
The Disney-owned cable network Freeform has pulled the plug on both Single Drunk Female and The Watchful Eye. As confirmed by Variety, the comedy series Single Drunk Female has been canceled after two seasons on Freeform. Meanwhile, mystery thriller The Watchful Eye has been shut after just one season. What is Single Drunk Female about?
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has said recent applications by asset managers to launch spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were not sufficiently clear and comprehensive, a source familiar with the matter said. The SEC has communicated its concerns to the exchanges Nasdaq and Cboe Global Markets which filed the applications on behalf of