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Research shows that people can distinguish up to 1 trillion different scents. The high-level ability is mainly attributable to the vomeronasal organ (VNO) inside our noses. That’s why fragrance has always been an essential part of human culture and tradition. However, selecting the ideal scent for yourself can be a daunting task. Bay Rum, in particular, is a classic masculine and alluring scent that has been around for centuries. The product has numerous distinct brands that offer varying levels of intensity and appeal. For instance, the Caribbean classic has notes of lime, rum, and warm spices, and the West Indian…

I’ll level with you. The idea of a facial peel is scary. You’re not an orange or a banana. You’re not a Starburst wrapper, and you certainly are not a scalp in a Hannibal Lecter movie. You are just a guy wondering how to make your skin look a little nicer. Fear not. They’re not nearly as perilous as they sound. Think of chemical peels as a step up from your daily exfoliation. They up the acid content to more effectively loosen the bonds that hold dead skin to our mug. Rather than a few times a week, you’ll use…

If you think you can dance, you have to make it past the judges and a new format in the upcoming 18th season of the Fox competition. TV Insider has an exclusive first look at the So You Think You Can Dance promo highlighting the new judging panel—JoJo Siwa, Allison Holker, and Maksim Chmerkovskiy—as well as the dances. The comments from the judges are positive so far, but not everyone can make it. Watch the video above. So You Think You Can Dance, hosted by Cat Deeley, returns on Monday, March 4, at 9/8c, with an all-new format. Comfort Fedoke joins…

At long last, Normani has announced the title of her debut solo studio album, Dopamine. The album does not yet have a release date. See the album cover below.Normani got her start with Fifth Harmony in 2012, and she featured on all three of the girl group’s LPs: 2015’s Reflection, 2016’s 7/27, and 2017’s Fifth Harmony. The pop singer released the Khalid collaboration “Love Lies”—her first single without her band—on Valentine’s Day in 2018, and, the next month, Fifth Harmony announced an indefinite hiatus.Normani released her first true solo single, “Motivation,” in August 2019, and she’s since shared songs including…

Foo Fighters will be performing an intimate show in Washington DC in aid of Power To The Patients, a non-profit organisation helping to make affordable healthcare more accessible. Chuck D and Fat Joe, the latter of whom has been particularly involved with the non-profit, will also be in attendance, as well as lawmakers, government officials and Power To The Patients staff. The gig will take place on March 5. “When we were asked by Power To The Patients to help raise awareness of the need for transparency in healthcare pricing, we immediately said yes,” the band said in a statement.…

Apple is introducing a new cryptographic protocol for iMessage that is designed to protect users from sophisticated attacks using quantum computers. The new encryption protocol could safeguard users from scenarios where encrypted data has been stored, only to be decrypted using a quantum computer at a later date. iMessage is the second messaging platform known to introduce support for quantum-security cryptography — Signal’s PQXDH protocol was introduced last year — while adding another layer of security to protect users if keys are compromised.The company detailed the development of the new PQ3 protocol for iMessage on Wednesday, ahead of its deployment…

Despite quickly amassing more than 100 million users, Meta’s Threads hasn’t exactly broken through to the zeitgeist the way its main rival, X/Twitter, did. It’s arguably still awaiting its plane-on-the-Hudson moment. Nevertheless, Meta is doing what it can to bring attention to and keep eyes on the text-based platform, including by displaying popular threads on Facebook and Instagram.Its latest test is out of a previous playbook too. The company is toying with letting users cross post from Facebook to Threads with ease. That could eventually make it easier for heavy Facebook users and/or content creators to share their thoughts, videos…

The Borderlands video game franchise has been a smash success since its debut back in 2009. And now, the saga of the magical Siren Lilith and her quest for galactic wealth is making its way to the big screen. The film, directed by Hostel and Cabin Fever auteur Eli Roth, won’t premiere until August 9, but we have a good sense of the vibe thanks to a trailer released by Lionsgate today. Fresh off her acclaimed performance in Tár, Cate Blanchett plays a very different kind of stoic badass in her first foray into the world…

The DOJ alleges that a high-ranking member of the Yakuza, Takeshi Ebisawa, was the central figure in a plot to funnel American weapons to ethnic militias in Myanmar in exchange for heroin and meth. Ebisawa is charged with narcotics importation, money laundering and conspiracy to acquire surface to air missiles.NBC NewsFederal prosecutors in New York on Wednesday said they charged a Japanese Yakuza leader with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials from Burma to other countries in the belief that they would be used by Iran to make a nuclear weapon.The accused gangster, Takeshi Ebisawa, “and his confederates showed samples of…

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Dec. 13, 2023.Liu Jie | Xinhua News Agency | Getty ImagesWASHINGTON – Federal Reserve officials indicated at their last meeting that they were in no hurry to cut interest rates and expressed both optimism and caution on inflation, according to minutes from the session released Wednesday.The discussion came as policymakers not only decided to leave their key overnight borrowing rate unchanged but also altered the post-meeting statement to indicate that no cuts would be coming until the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee held…

An American Airlines plane sits at the gate at Cancun International Airport on May 26, 2023.Daniel Slim | AFP | Getty ImagesAmerican Airlines has raised the price to check a bag for the first time in more than five years and said it would limit which travel agency bookings are eligible to earn frequent flyer miles.Passengers will pay $35 to check a first bag for domestic flights if the service is booked online in advance, or $40 if they purchase the option at the airport, the carrier said Tuesday. Both options previously cost $30. A second checked bag will cost…

Sports streaming platform FuboTV is suing Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery over their recently announced joint venture, citing what the company calls “extreme suppression of competition in the U.S. sports-focused streaming market,” according to a copy of the lawsuit obtained by CNBC.The joint venture, announced earlier this month, aims to offer viewers a new way to access marquee live sports. It’s slated to roll out this fall, but several questions remain around its pricing and structure.”These horizontal competitors are colluding to create a JV that will cause substantial harm to competition and consumers,” the complaint says.The lawsuit also names…

Apple’s Vision Pro headsets are displayed in an Apple store on the day they go on sale for the first time in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 2, 2024. Mike Blake | ReutersWASHINGTON — Just one week after Russia launched its full-scale assault on Ukraine in 2022, Apple announced that it was stopping exports of its products into the country. “We are deeply concerned about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and stand with all of the people who are suffering as a result of the violence,” the company said in a statement on March 1.But now, days ahead of the two-year anniversary…

South Asian stories are often tales rich in culture and folklore, encapsulating the nuances and intricacies of a long, rich, and complex history. Historical details peppered in with social commentary is often a common thread in many South Asian stories, and this list is no different. We see the impacts of colonialism, social hierarchy, and gender roles sweep through many of these books. When gods and demons and religious customs still have a place in the everyday life of many South Asians, it’s only natural that it would be a part of our writing as well.  My novel Island Witch…

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When it comes to finding the perfect present, a thoughtful small gift often packs the biggest punch. In a world where the modern man juggles multiple roles—businessman by day, grill master by weekend, and style icon 24/7—finding a gift that fits his multifaceted life can be challenging. But fear not: we’ve curated a list of the best small gifts for men, perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re shopping on a budget or looking to splurge a little just to make them feel special, our guide has you covered. We’ll also explore the top buying considerations and answer all your questions…

Jeans are a staple in so many wardrobes, but TBH, finding a pair that fits just right can be notoriously tricky. I always struggle to find jeans that fit both my thighs and my waist. Thankfully, Madewell is making this problem a thing of the past. You probably already know through word of mouth (or from reading Who What Wear) that the brand’s jeans are top-tier, but now, it even offers an atelier service to help you find the perfect fit. And get excited—Madewell also just released the first installment of its spring collection, a style refresh of more than…

[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for The Good Doctor Season 7 Episode 1, “Baby, Baby, Baby.”] The Good Doctor Season 7 kicked off on Tuesday, February 20, on ABC, laying the groundwork for the final season of the medical drama depicting the home and work life of Freddie Highmore‘s Dr. Shaun Murphy, a brilliant surgeon with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Babies were top of mind for everyone in the episode. Shaun returned to work two weeks after the birth of his and Lea’s (Paige Spara) son, Steve, named after his late brother. Shaun and Lea struggled to compromise on whether…