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Meghan stated that the aim of the podcast is to “dissect, explore, and subvert the labels that try to hold women back.” The archetype tackled in the seventh episode of the 12 episode series was that of the “angry Black woman.” As guests, Meghan invited author and academic Emily Bernard, actress and producer Issa Rae, and talk show host Ziwe Fumudoh, to discuss their various experiences with the racist label and how it manifests in day-to-day life....

Host Lorraine Kelly discussed Meghan’s suitability for office after the publication of a Vogue article in which the duchess had a frank discussion about the Supreme Court’s overturning of the Roe v. Wade decision with prominent feminist Gloria Steinem. In the article, which was published on Wednesday, Meghan made some of her strongest political commentary to date, backing the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and responding to Steinem’s point that pressure needed to be applied to the White House and Congress to get this done with the comment: “Well, Gloria, maybe it seems as though you and I will be taking a trip to [Washington] D....

Speaking to GB News anchor Dan Wooton, Kelly said that she puts Smith “in the same boat as Meghan Markle” following the Ali star’s recent outburst at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony, during which he slapped comedian Chris Rock before delivering an emotional speech accepting the award for best actor. Kelly expanded that she thought Smith’s outburst and speech, in which he complained about being disrespected and expected to accept it as a person in the public eye, was akin to Meghan’s “whining and crying about the alleged racists she wouldn’t name in the royal family and about how hard it is to be a princess and everything… no one cares, they have their own problems to deal with....

The Biden administration is set to extend the current freeze on monthly student loan payments from May 1 to August 31 after pressure from Democratic lawmakers. In a February interview with The New Yorker, New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized the Biden administration’s lack of student debt relief and pressed the White House to take action. During a discussion with guests on her SiriusXM podcast The Megyn Kelly Show, the host said that Ocasio-Cortez made the push “in response to these polling numbers and inflation....

On Thursday, Melania Trump released details for Friday’s state dinner being held Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his wife via a White House press release. “The china settings for the baseplate and dinner service will consist of alternating patterns from the administrations of Presidents William J. Clinton and George W. Bush,” the press release stated. It provided no further details on the china. Trump seemingly didn’t see a need for a change from the first state dinner she hosted at the White House in April 2018....

Several videos of the event have been posted to social media, showing homes shaking, rubble strewn across streets, and other impacts of the quake. The epicenter of the tremor was located in Mansfield, Victoria, which is located around 124 miles away from Melbourne. Geoscience Australia, the Australian government agency that reports on significant earthquakes, said the quake was detected at 9:15 a.m. local time, and occurred at a depth or around 10 kilometers (6....

The meme shows Gordon in the driver’s seat with several police cars in pursuit. In fairness, it was Simpson’s friend Al Cowlings behind the wheel during the 1994 chase that ended in Simpson’s arrest on murder charges. MORE: Why the Broncos waived veteran RB Melvin Gordon “Boy y’all fans was hell,” Gordon wrote on Instagram, adding, “Thank y’all too Broncos country. Let’s at least laugh on the way out.” Broncos fans might not be laughing after Gordon committed another costly fumble in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Raiders....

At least six men were allegedly involved in the conspiracy against the governor, according to the FBI, which helped thwart the plot in conjunction with Michigan law enforcement. The individuals allegedly planned to abduct Whitmer over frustration with her stringent executive orders on the coronavirus outbreak, take her to a “secure location” in Wisconsin and then hold a “trial” for treason. During a Thursday interview with MSNBC, Nessel, a Democrat, was asked if the protesters were connected to a Second Amendment protest held during the virus lockdown in Michigan’s capital city of Lansing in June....

Research published in the journal JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery involved 24 men. The patients had an average age of 49, and paid for their own cosmetic surgery. The procedures were performed by either one of study the authors: Dr. Michael J. Reilly, an associate professor of otolaryngology at Georgetown’s School of Medicine; and Dr. Steven P. Davison, professor of plastic surgery and otolaryngology at Georgetown University. The procedures featured in the study included upper eyelid lifts, lower eyelids reductions, face-lifts, brow-lifts, neck-lifts, nose reshaping, and chin implants....

The who’s who of football descended on Rosario last week as Messi tied the knot with long-term partner Antonella Roccuzzo in their home town. How Real rage drove Man Utd to Lukaku Barcelona team-mates Neymar, Luis Suarez and Gerard Pique, and Dani Alves, Sergio Aguero, Cesc Fabregas, Angel Di Maria, Xavi and Carles Puyol were among the stars to celebrate the marriage – dubbed the “Wedding of the Century” by local media – long into the night in Argentina on Friday....

The band was performing a cover of Rage Against the Machine’s Wake Up, when Urista reportedly told the crowd she needed to urinate. “Get my man with the can on his head ready, ‘cause we’re going to bring him onstage and I’ma ps in this motherfker’s mouth,” she said according to The Independent. “I gotta pee,” she continued. “And I can’t make it to the bathroom. So we might as well make a show out of it....

Usually, methemoglobinemia results from certain toxins or overexposure to certain drugs, like some anesthetics (drugs used to reduce pain and sensation). A smaller number of people also have methemoglobinemia due to genetic problems present from birth. This article will discuss some of the causes and symptoms of methemoglobinemia, as well as its diagnosis, treatment, and related issues. Methemoglobinemia Causes Your red blood cells contain an important protein called hemoglobin. In its normal state, this protein transports life-giving oxygen to all the cells of your body....

He struck out the first eight Marlins hitters he faced Monday night, tying a mark set by the Astros’ Jim Deshaies in 1986. No. 8 came against Miami shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria. The K streak ended when the next batter, pitcher Jarred Cosart, singled. Deshaies, now a Cubs broadcaster, noted the occasion on Twitter: “Congratulations to Jacob Degrom for tying one of the most hallowed records in all of sport.”...

The 24-year-old first baseman began the Mets’ matchup against the Diamondbacks with a mustache but shaved it off by the time his team completed an 11-1 victory. Alonso explained his decision to get rid of the mustache mid-game during a press conference following the win. “I had very terrible at-bats before so I was like, ‘The mustache needs to go,’ as simple as that,” Alonso said, via the New York Post....

They entered the 2022 MLB postseason as a No. 4 seed and were hosting the Padres on Friday night in Game 1 of a National League Wild Card Series with Max Scherzer on the mound. They lost the NL East title to the Braves following a three-game series sweep by Atlanta on the last weekend of the season. MORE: Playoff bracket, schedule, scores While the situation was manageable in theory, it was a nightmare in practice....

The New York Mets owner blasted his team’s hitting approach Wednesday after the Mets dropped their fifth straight game, 3-2 to the San Francisco Giants, on Tuesday. Cohen, who took majority ownership from the notoriously frugal Wilpon family for more than $2 billion in September 2020, infused more money into New York’s roster to bolster its sagging offense — which has long lagged behind the Mets’ dominant pitching. He also hasn’t been shy about sharing his thoughts on social media, providing transparency to his more than 214,000 followers on Twitter....

The catcher felt uncomfortable while dealing with Cincinnati’s five stolen bases. He was in noticeable pain during a sixth-inning at-bat, then left the game for good in the eighth. MORE: Best active MLB players, by age | Mattingly says was trying to make Puig better “He’s got a bad shoulder from throwing,” Mets manager Terry Collins said. “That’s what we’re concerned about. Anytime you talk about a shoulder problem with a catcher, that’s a problem....

Matz had a historic day at the plate in a 7-2 victory over the Reds, becoming the first Mets pitcher in history with four RBIs in his debut. His 3 for 3 day in turn helped him earn the first win of his career as he surrendered only five hits and two runs in 7 2/3 innings. MORE: Most memorable Mets moments | Matz: the scoop from scouts | Breaking down Bartolo at bat...

Their reward for finishing second in the NL West and making the playoffs for the first time since the expanded 2020 postseason is a first-round matchup in Flushing, N.Y., against the 101-61 Mets, who boast perhaps MLB’s best one-two rotation punch in Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom. MORE: TSN’s baseball experts pick winners for every postseason series But don’t count out the Padres. They have a more than formidable one-two punch in Yu Darvish and Blake Snell, two of the best strikeout artists in baseball, and with Juan Soto and Manny Machado in the lineup, San Diego has plenty of firepower to challenge that dominant New York rotation....