Movies
January 25, 2024

People Are Praising Will Ferrell for Celebrating His Close Friend’s Transition in Road Trip Documentary

Comedian Will Ferrell and his friend of 30 years, Harper Steele, are getting high praise for their road trip documentary Will & Harper. Currently, the film is at the Sundance Film Festival seeking distribution, and the duo has been chatting with journalists about their friendship journey, which started back on Saturday Night Live and was only strengthened several years ago when Steele revealed that she was transitioning.

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Photo Contest
January 25, 2024

Gorgeous Nature Photography From the 2023 Canadian Photos of the Year Contest

One of Canada's oldest and most beloved magazines, Canadian Geographic, is celebrating the country's talented photographers with its Canadian Photos of the Year competition. The 2023 contest saw over 8,000 entries, with 12 being singled out for their originality, technical skill, and visual impact. In addition, Brandon Broderick has been named Canadian Photographer of the Year for his strong portfolio of work.

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Design
January 24, 2024

NASA and USPS Release Commemorative Stamps Featuring James Webb Space Telescope Photos

Since NASA's James Webb Space Telescope began its mission in 2022, we have seen stunning images of astronomic sights like the Pillars of Creation and the Ring Nebula. To commemorate this powerful telescope, NASA and the U.S. Postal Service have released two commemorative Priority Mail stamps featuring the JWST's most recognizable images. The first is a Priority Mail Express stamp that includes Webb's NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) image of the “Cosmic Cliffs” in the Carina Nebula.

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Good News
January 24, 2024

Lottery Winner Vows To Donate Portion of $4M Winnings to Animal Welfare

What would you do if you won the lottery? Many would opt for a new house, or maybe a nice vacation. For one recent winner, however, it's his four-legged friends that come first. Massachusetts resident Paul Riley recently won the $4 million prize from the “100X Cash” instant ticket game and promises to donate a portion to animal welfare. Riley purchased his winning ticket at Summit Variety in Peabody.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.