After a dystopian "mandemic," the wacky "Creamerie" pokes at the remaining "inequities among women"

Perlina Lau discusses the Kiwi comedy that dares to imagine a world with few men and where wellness is weaponized
Read more: https://www.salon.com/2023/07/29/creamerie-perlina-lau-dystopia-mandemic/?source=Snapzu

Fox set to postpone Emmy Awards until January amid actors' and writers' strikes

The telecast for the Emmys is set to be delayed for the first time since 2001, when they were pushed to November due to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Read more: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2023-07-27/emmys-delayed-sag-aftra-strike-wga-fox?source=Snapzu

Braves turn first 8-3-5 triple play since 1884 … and lose to Red Sox

The Atlanta Braves achieved a piece of history on Tuesday night, turning an 8-3-5 triple play for only the second time ever in the major leagues
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jul/26/braves-turn-first-8-3-5-triple-play-since-1884-and-lose-to-red-sox?source=Snapzu

Sinéad O’Connor, acclaimed Dublin singer, dies aged 56

The Dublin performer found worldwide fame with hit single Nothing Compares 2 U in 1990
Read more: https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/2023/07/26/sinead-oconnor-acclaimed-dublin-singer-dies-aged-56/?source=Snapzu

The streaming model is cratering — here's how that's hurting actors, writers and fans

Streamers have been removing content from their platforms lately — and they're canceling series after just one season. "It's soul-crushing," says one creator. "There is nothing we can do."
Read more: https://www.npr.org/2023/07/24/1189240124/the-streaming-model-is-cratering-heres-how-thats-hurting-actors-writers-and-fans?source=Snapzu

How the Angels wasted the primes of Trout and Ohtani, two all-time greats

The Angels have had two brilliant players at their disposal over the last few years. And they haven’t reached the postseason in almost a decade
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jul/25/shohei-ohtani-trade-mike-trout-la-angels-mlb-baseball?source=Snapzu

The Psychology of Reading

Why a book can be good for mental well-being.
Read more: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychology-yesterday/202307/the-psychology-of-reading?source=Snapzu