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Andrea Gibson, a celebrated poet and performance artist who through their verse explored gender identity, politics and their 4-year battle with terminal ovarian cancer, died Monday at age 49. Gibson’s death was announced on social media by their wife, Megan Falley. Gibson and Falley are the main subjects of the documentary “Come See Me in the Good Light,” winner of …

Bring out the world’s smallest violins, because Fortnite ne’er-do-wells are having a tough time out there. The last couple of years have seen Epic Games ramp up efforts against players who break their rules, often in extremely public ways. This time, both a cheater and a hacker have both issued public statements as a part of their punishment in larger …

Microsoft has started testing a new feature in Windows 11 that will improve laptop battery life. A new adaptive energy saver mode will soon automatically enable or disable the main energy saver mode, based on your laptop’s workload rather than just its amount of battery life left. The energy saver mode in Windows 11 typically dims a display brightness by …

By Gary Martin Thank goodness for air conditioning. Gary B. Martin is an illustrator and animator who has lived on the Upper West Side for more than 30 years. His illustrations appear in the Rag on Sundays, chronicling life in the neighborhood, New York City, and the Universe. See them all here. For a broader range of Gary’s work, including animations and …

Camp Mystic’s leader got a ‘life threatening’ flood alert. They evacuated an hour later.  The Washington Post How the Tragedy at Camp Mystic Unfolded, Cabin by Cabin  The Wall Street Journal Texas camp buildings were removed from map showing flood risks, US media reports  BBC Missing Camp Mystic Counselor Katherine Ferruzzo’s Remains Found 7 Days After Texas Floods  Yahoo Evacuations and Lost Cabins: A …

While menstrual symptoms get a bad rap (and rightfully so), some argue that they’re no match for the onset of side effects women experience during menopause. From stubborn belly fat to relentless hot flashes to aging skin, the list of menopause symptoms goes on and on. However, not taking care of your body during this life transition can wreak serious …

Life expectancy for Californians still lower than before COVID — here’s why  San Francisco Chronicle California’s declining life expectancy driven by a public health crisis  World Socialist Web Site Life Expectancy in California Has Not Rebounded After Covid  The New York Times Life expectancy in California still hasn’t rebounded since the pandemic  Los Angeles Times US life expectancy plummeted during pandemic and still hasn’t …

We can all agree that nightmares aren’t pleasant. They disrupt our sleep, leave us feeling off in the morning, and, in the case of night terrors, can even impact our mental health. Even scarier, researchers recently found evidence that adults who have nightmares every week are almost three times more likely to die before age 75 than those who rarely …

Man who beheaded father and displayed head on YouTube sentenced to life  The Washington Post Man Who Decapitated Father and Displayed Head on YouTube Gets Life in Prison  The New York Times Beheading trial: Bucks County man found guilty of killing his father in Levittown, Pennsylvania  6abc Philadelphia Pa. man found guilty of shooting, then beheading his father  WGAL Bucks County man found guilty …

At 95 years old, Sally Froelich embodies a lifetime of stories, achievements, and wisdom. Her journey began in 1950 when she started working at Macy’s Department Store in New York City. Her charisma and ability to connect with people eventually led her to Bloomingdale’s, where she was hired to interview patrons during breakfast events; a unique role that catapulted her …