Mar. 15, 2025
Beandri Booysen.Photo:BEANDRI, OUR INSPIRATION/Facebook
BEANDRI, OUR INSPIRATION/Facebook
TikTok star Beandri Booysen, known for her inspirational social media videos, has died. She was 19.
On Wednesday, Dec. 18, Beandri’s mom, Bea Booysen, confirmed onFacebookthat the teenager had died. She suffered from Progeria — also known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome — a rare genetic condition that causes children to age prematurely.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Beandri Booysen, one of South Africa’s most beloved and inspirational young women,” Bea wrote.
Mar. 15, 2025
International Delight Love Is Blind Creamers.Photo:International Delight
International Delight
International Delight is givingLove is Blindfans something to fill their mugs (orgolden goblets).
Hitting shelves ahead of the new season’s Valentine’s Day release date, the products include two creamer flavors — wedding cake and chocolate covered strawberry — as well as a wedding cake-flavored iced coffee.
International Delight New Creamers.International Delight
The company has also been known to treat fans to crossover releases withFriendsandBridgertonin the past.
Mar. 15, 2025
Laila Lalami and the cover of ‘The Dream Hotel’.Photo:Beowulf Sheehan; Pantheon Books
Beowulf Sheehan; Pantheon Books
Laila Lalami got the idea for her new novel,The Dream Hotel, from a Google alert.
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“When I look at AI, I see it as kind of a new version of that same impulse that says, ‘We, the people who invented this technology, have greater rights than everybody else, and we will assert them,’” Lalami says.
Mar. 15, 2025
The deaths ofGene Hackmanand his wifeBetsy Arakawaare now part of an active police investigation.Hackman and Arakawa wereboth found deadin their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home alongside their dog, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s office confirmed early on Thursday, Feb. 27.The sheriff’s office shared withNBC Newsthat there is “an active and ongoing investigation” into the couple’s deaths.Police were first called to the residence on Old Sunset Trail in Santa Fe around 1:45 p.
Mar. 15, 2025
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Le Creuset (1)
Le Creuset’s new cookware collection can elevate even the most hastily preparedmeal for oneinto something special.
TheGourmand Collectionis the French brand’s first line designed especially for single-serve cooking. It includes a host of timeless pieces made from Le Creuset’s dishwasher-safe enameled cast iron. The skillets, cocottes, braisers, and baking dishes are all oven-safe and come in a uniform matte black finish.
Each piece is sold in a set of four, with dishware prices starting at $70 apiece.