“Most people are used to seeing a traditional companion animal,” Walter says, “but seeing a polar bear-sized animal on a love seat in the living room eating cereal changes that view. It’s what we call the Esther Effect.” Sheryl Greenspan, a volunteer on the Esther the Wonder Pig social media team, agrees. “She put a … Read more
Although shipping makes about 3% of global emissions, international shipping, like aviation, isn’t covered by countries’ climate pledges under the Paris Agreement, leaving it outside the main deal for tackling climate change globally. In 2023, countries in the IMO unanimously agreed that the international shipping sector would cut its planet-heating emissions to net zero by … Read more
Breakups are hard, even if you’re guaranteed to walk away a billionaire. Philanthropist Melinda French Gates’ divorce from Bill Gates was years in the making — and presaged by nightmares and bouts of panic that made her face her feelings, she told People in an interview. Gates and French Gates announced their split in a … Read more
Unbreakable is the foundation of Shyamalan’s best franchise, a meticulously crafted deconstruction of superhero mythology disguised as a psychological thriller. With haunting precision, it follows David Dunn (Bruce Willis), the lone survivor of a catastrophic train crash, as he gradually uncovers his extraordinary abilities under the guidance of the enigmatic Elijah Price (Samuel L. Jackson). … Read more