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Not a big gym guy? No worries. When it comes to a simple workout, your best option is the humble pushup. They were good enough for your dad, even your grandfather, and for good reason. A barometer of personal fitness, pushups test your body’s core strength, engaging muscle groups in your abs, hips, legs and of course, chest and arms. The goal should be about 40, but those (especially in the beginning, can be broken into four sets of ten). Now drop and give us 20.   Lower your body until your upper arms are parallel to the floor, then…

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The Good Doctor didn’t want to end with Season 7, co-showrunner and executive producer Liz Friedman tells TV Insider. The medical drama starring Freddie Highmore is ending with Season 7 because, as Friedman says, “ABC told us it was time to end it.” The Good Doctor stars Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, a brilliant surgeon with Autism Spectrum Disorder whose neurodivergent thinking helps him create unexpected solutions to medical conundrums. “Why end it now? Well, ABC told us it was time to end it,” Friedman tells TV Insider. While it’s not ending on their timeline, Friedman is happy the series…

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Tomorrow (February 16), Jennifer Lopez releases This Is Me…Now, her first new album since 2014’s A.K.A. and the spiritual sequel to 2002’s This Is Me…Then. Today, she’s announced This Is Me…Now the Tour, which begins in Florida in June. See Lopez’s 2024 tour dates below.In other Jennifer Lopez news, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced today that she is among the co-chairs of the 2024 Met Gala. The other co-chairs are Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Zendaya, and Vogue’s editor in chief, Anna Wintour. The 2024 Met Gala celebrates the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, and the dress…

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The boss of Pryzm in Kingston has said one of the reasons for the widespread closure of UK nightclubs is “young people drinking less”. Last month, the future of Kingston Pryzm was placed into doubt after its owner Rekom UK, which owns the Pryzm and Atik brands, went into administration. The company cited challenges within the nighttime industry over the past year, blaming increased energy prices and students cutting back because of the current cost of living for its issues. However, last week, Banquet Records confirmed that Kingston Pryzm, the venue where it frequently hosts ‘outstore’ gigs, will remain open despite its owners calling in administrators. Pryzm nightclub.…

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Apple plans to equip the iPhone 16 series of smartphones with upgraded hardware that could improve their AI performance, according to a report. The successors to the company’s 2023 iPhone 15 lineup could be equipped with an enhanced processor, in time for iOS 18. Previous reports have suggested that Apple is working on several new AI features that could be included with its next operating system update. Rival Samsung recently released the Galaxy S24 series of smartphones that are also equipped with AI features.An Economic Daily News report (in Chinese) states that Apple will upgrade its purported A18 chips —…

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The first Activision Blizzard game to join Xbox Game Pass will be Diablo IV, and it’s due to land on March 28. The move means Diablo IV will be playable on Xbox and PC at no extra charge to Game Pass members — of which there are 34 million, Xbox announced today.This is just the first step in Xbox’s broader plan to offer Activision Blizzard titles in its monthly subscription service, now that Microsoft fully owns the studio.”There will be even more to play as we begin to fulfill our commitment to offer Activision and Blizzard games with Game Pass,…

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Big news for fans of All American and Walker! The CW announced its spring slate of shows today, and both series will be returning to our screens sooner than expected. All American is the CW’s most-watched show, so it was no surprise that the announcement began with an update on the network’s popular football drama. The saga of star wide receiver Spencer James is set to return for its sixth season on April 1. Today’s announcement did not provide any details about the new season’s plot, but it did confirm All American’s status as the…

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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks at a press conference next to prosecutor Nathan Wade after a grand jury brought back indictments against former President Donald Trump and his allies in their attempt to overturn the state’s 2020 election results, in Atlanta on Aug. 14, 2023.Elijah Nouvelage | ReutersFulton County District Attorney Fani Willis began a romantic relationship with attorney Nathan Wade years before he became a top prosecutor in her election interference case against Donald Trump, a witness alleged Thursday.Willis and Wade have denied that their relationship began prior to November 2021, when Wade became special prosecutor in…

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Vasily Pindyurin | fStop | Getty ImagesConsumers lost a record $10 billion to fraud in 2023, and imposter scams were the most prevalent swindle, according to the Federal Trade Commission.Nearly 854,000 people filed complaints to the FTC about imposter scams last year, representing 33% of the total consumer fraud reports filed to the agency.Consumers lost $2.7 billion to such scams in 2023, according to FTC data. The average loss was $800.More from Personal Finance:FBI: ‘Financial sextortion’ of teens is ‘rapidly escalating threat’How this 77-year-old widow lost $661,000 in a common tech scamWhy this popular service is like ‘payday lending on…

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Dive into the rhythmic world of evander, a triple threat—singer, songwriter, and guitarist—whose inspiration springs from the tumultuous ride of young adulthood. His music, a reflection of heartache, addiction, anxiety, and depression, delivers a unique blend of vulnerability and driving rhythms, enhanced by the pulsating beats of thick 808s. With an infusion of pop, hip-hop, and R&B, evander crafts a captivating musical mosaic supported by Bungalo Music and Film / Universal Music Group UCLA Groove: Crafting Sound at Herb Alpert School After immersing himself in the soundscape of young adulthood, evander polished his musical prowess over four dynamic years at…

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Elon Musk, owner of Tesla and the X (formerly Twitter) platform, attends a symposium on fighting antisemitism titled ‘Never Again : Lip Service or Deep Conversation’ in Krakow, Poland on January 22nd, 2024.Beata Zawrzel | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesIt remains to be seen what Tesla will do about Elon Musk’s pay just a few weeks after a Delaware judge voided his $56 billion compensation package, the largest CEO pay package in public corporate history. But Musk has already made some big decisions, including a declaration of a war on the state of Delaware as the place for companies to be in business.”Never incorporate your…

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Democratic U.S. House candidate Tom Suozzi celebrates his victory in the special election to replace Republican Rep. George Santos on February 13, 2024 in Woodbury, New York. Stephanie Keith | Getty ImagesDemocrats aren’t just breathing a sigh of relief after flipping a red seat blue in New York’s special election — they’re taking notes.Tom Suozzi soundly defeated Republican challenger Mazi Pilip on Tuesday night in the high-profile race to replace scandal-plagued former Rep. George Santos, who was expelled in December.Suozzi’s victory narrows the House Republican majority, making life even more difficult for Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., who has already struggled to…

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Ah yes. Literature. The vehicle through which we may explore faraway lives we would have otherwise never imagined. From my little, rugged armchair, I can witness forbidden love in the 18th century. Peek into a bustling kitchen in New York City. Discover the dramatic betrayal that fractured the hottest band of the ’70s. But sometimes, I just want to read about someone going through the same shit as me. Nothing cures a pain quite like finding yourself reflected in a piece of literature. Doesn’t matter if you’re falling into a relationship or out of one. Below is a book for…

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Stepping into the world of cigar smoking is a foray into a realm of sophistication and tradition, and mastering how to smoke a cigar is a quintessential part of this journey. This guide is an invitation to immerse yourself in a ritual that symbolizes refinement and discernment. Whether you’re lighting your first cigar or seeking to deepen your appreciation, our expert insights are tailored to elevate your experience. Keep reading to navigate the rich, aromatic path of how to smoke cigars, where each draw is a blend of style, tradition, and pleasure. thecigarguys / Instagram 1. Understanding the Cigar Before…

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Daffodils are in the supermarket, the evenings are getting longer and March is just on the horizon, which means spring is just around the corner. As a beauty editor, I look forward to this time of the year when it comes to hair trends. Spring marks a sartorial reset for our wardrobes and with fashion month and awards season underway, we’re starting to see plenty of hair inspiration from the runways and red carpet alike—plenty of great fodder for spring hair trends in 2024 that we’re all likely to want to copy, stat.To find out exactly what spring hair trends…

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Varda’s first manufacturing satellite and reentry vehicle attached to a Rocket Lab Photon bus.Rocket LabSpace startup Varda received long-awaited approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to bring its first spacecraft back to earth after a stint manufacturing drugs in space.Varda’s small W-Series 1 capsule, or W-1, has been stuck in orbit since it launched eight months ago. The company has awaited regulatory authorization to make a landing attempt in Utah, at the Air Force’s Utah Test and Training Range. The FAA confirmed on Wednesday it had issued the license to Varda.The FAA’s approval means Varda will try to land the…

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The 2024 Television Critics Association is bustling, and TV Insider is here to seize exclusive snapshots of the leading figures in the industry. One of the standout casts to grace TV Insider’s official portrait studio was the ensemble from ABC‘s The Rookie. Mekia Cox, Richard T. Jones, Alyssa Diaz, Melissa O’Neil, Eric Winter, Shawn Ashmore, and Lisseth Chavez all stopped by in very fashionable business casual attire as if we caught their police officer characters off duty. Season 5 ended with a cliffhanger, with the cops dealing with masked men and Thorsen (Tru Valentino) in the hospital after getting shot…

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