Amitav Ghoshs Smoke and Ashes is a riveting history of opium

 Posted on July 20, 2024  |  7 minutes  |  1386 words  |  Fernande Dalal

The problem began with a flower, a delicate blossom with a slender stalk. It was a fragile-looking plant, with petals as fine as tissue paper, yet it proved to be a formidable opponent. As the novelist Amitav Ghosh demonstrates in his new work of nonfiction, “Smoke and Ashes: Opium’s Hidden Histories,” the unassuming opium poppy is to blame for much of the devastation that swept through China and India in the 19th and early 20th centuries. [Read More]

Andy Serkis Net Worth

 Posted on July 20, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  248 words  |  Chauncey Koziol

Andy Serkis is a British actor born on April 20, 1964 in London, England. He is best known for his motion capture and acting work as Gollum in the Lord of the Rings films, as well as his portrayal of the ape Caesar in the Planet of the Apes trilogy. He also played the titular character in Peter Jackson's King Kong and appeared in Marvel's Black Panther. Andy Serkis is a member of Movie Actor Age, Biography and Wiki 💰 Net worth: $28 million About British actor known for his motion capture and acting work as Gollum in the Lord of the Rings films. [Read More]

Aubrey Plaza And Matthew Gray Gubler Relationship:

 Posted on July 20, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  603 words  |  Tobi Tarwater

Aubrey Plaza and Matthew Gray Gubler on-screen chemistry is excellent and they are adored by many but are they dating in real?  Aubrey Plaza is an Actress, comedian, and producer. Aubrey Plaza hails from the United States.  She started in the entertainment industry as a Saturday Night Live intern. Afterward, she performed at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City as an improv and sketched comic. On the other hand, Matthew Gray Gubler is an American Actor, director, and artist. [Read More]

Barbie with Down syndrome helps kids 'see themselves': Mattel

 Posted on July 20, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  751 words  |  Chauncey Koziol

Explore More Life in plastic is now even more fantastic. Barbie manufacturer Mattel announced their first-ever doll with Down syndrome on Tuesday as the brand seeks to expand the doll’s diversity and representation, reports the Mirror. The doll is part of the company’s Fashionistas line and costs $10.99. “As the most diverse doll line on the market, Barbie plays an important role in a child’s early experiences, and we are dedicated to doing our part to counter social stigma through play,” said Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and global head of Barbie & Dolls. [Read More]

Candace Owens and Kanye Wests relationship, explained

 Posted on July 20, 2024  |  8 minutes  |  1526 words  |  Valentine Belue

The story of Kanye West’s nearly two decades of fame is punctuated by news-making partnerships. Back in the old days there was Kanye and Jay-Z, Kanye and Cudi. For a time, there was Kanye and Virgil — as in Abloh, the fashion designer who was his fellow intern at Fendi and later became creative director of his agency, Donda. And of course, for nearly a decade, Americans were inundated with Kanye and Kim (and their brood of eccentrically named kids). [Read More]

James Dyson Net Worth

 Posted on July 20, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  874 words  |  Patria Henriques

James Dyson net worth is $5.3 BillionJames Dyson Wiki BiographySir James Dyson is an inventor and industrial designer, born on 2nd of May 1947 in Cromer, Norfolk, United Kingdom. He is best known as the founder of the Dyson company, and for inventing the Dual Cyclone bagless vacuum cleaner. Have you ever wondered how rich James Dyson is? According to sources it has been estimated that James Dyson’s overall net worth is $5. [Read More]

Jen Carfagno Bio, Age, Weather Channel, Husband, Salary, 2022, House, Net Worth

 Posted on July 20, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  619 words  |  Fernande Dalal

Jen Carfagno BiographyJen Carfagno is a popular American meterologist known for working as a weather anchor and reporter for The Weather Channel (TWC) based in Atlanta, Georgia. She mainly hosts the stations from 09 am to 12 Pm alongside Alex Wallace. Jen joined TWC back in 1998. Therefore, she has worked at the station for close to twenty-five years as of 2023. She first began her job at TWC as an intern. [Read More]

Mackenzie Lintz Net Worth

 Posted on July 20, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  214 words  |  Fernande Dalal

 Mackenzie Lintz net worth is $1 Million Mackenzie Lintz Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Mackenzie Lintz was born on November 22, 1996 as MacKenzie Jo Lintz. She is an actress, known for The Hunger Games (2012), Under the Dome (2013) and Love, Simon (2018). Full NameMackenzie LintzNet Worth$1 MillionDate Of BirthNovember 22, 1996Height1.73 mProfessionActorNationalityAmericanParentsKelly Lintz, Marc LintzSiblingsMadison Lintz, Matthew Lintz, Macsen LintzIMDBhttp://imdb.com/name/nm4435720TV ShowsUnder the DomeStar SignSagittarius#Fact1Her younger brother, Matthew, portrays David in the movie Piranha 3DD. [Read More]

Marriott and Hilton are pausing Russia projects, but they arent pulling out completely

 Posted on July 20, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1096 words  |  Tobi Tarwater

Several major U.S. companies, including Coca-Cola, Starbucks and McDonald’s, have announced in recent days that they are suspending business in Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. Big U.S. hotel chains have also made changes to their business, but shutting down isn’t so simple, experts say. Unlike some companies that have cut ties completely with Russia, U.S. hotel companies are primarily putting future developments on hold, rather than shutting down operations. [Read More]

Sean Payton Hints At Denver Broncos' Future At Quarterback After Being Criticized For How He Handled

 Posted on July 20, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  490 words  |  Tobi Tarwater

NFL Russell Wilson’s first year with Sean Payton as head football coach of the Denver Broncos was a total disaster. He had one of the worst statistical seasons of his career. He went 7-8 in 15 games. As the season began to wind down, Sean Payton made the decision to bench Wilson in favor of Jarrett … Published on February 9, 2024 Russell Wilson’s first year with Sean Payton as head football coach of the Denver Broncos was a total disaster. [Read More]