The following article includes references to sexual assault.Prime Video's "The Boys" is packed with progressive political threads including hot takes on race, sex, power, and corruption. Series creator Eric Kripke isn't shy either, going on an expletive-filled rant to Yahoo! in 2022 calling both "gun culture" and the NRA "insane." "The Boys" also signals support for #MeToo and BLM-inspired themes; Starlight dealing with sexism and A-Train juggling his hero identity with his Black identity both come to mind. However, "The Boys" is also aggressively politically non-PC, too, and doesn't strictly pull punches along partisan lines. The progressive themes coexist alongside a scathing critique of its own milieu, savaging corporate wokeness, the media, Hollywood, and the public relations industry.The comedy of this superhero...
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SPY.com may receive an affiliate commission. Run any sizable distance and it’s fair to say you’re likely to feel it across your whole body. Puffed-up cheeks, sore arms and body-wide chafing are all things you might experience after putting in the miles. But in terms of which body part takes the biggest beating during a race, it has to be your feet. That’s why choosing the right running shoes is such an important decision. And also why a pair of the best recovery slides should be part of your running routine. Read More: The Best Men’s Workout Shorts for Every Fitness Activity What Are Recovery...
As you shop for the right pairs of sandals to last you through the summer and beyond, you may be keeping a close eye on popular styles. Or maybe you’re more so factoring in another important feature: comfort. Luckily, you can find orthopedic sandals that check both boxes (style and practicality). Even sandals that don’t always feature a high heel or awkwardly arranged arch can also make or break it when it comes to what feels right and doesn’t wind up causing you pain. This is where orthopedic sandals come in handy. These custom-designed shoes offer arch support, cushioning, and other various features that can help to align the foot and ankle in a more neutral position unlike their flat,...
Gravel bikes have been experiencing a renaissance over the past several years. It wasn’t that long ago that most serious riders would scoff at throwing chunky tires on a gravel frame to get more versatility, as a good hardtail mountain bike could likely do the same thing, only better. Naturally, a full-suspension gravel bike may seem like a stretch for some. But as gravel riding matures, so too have the rigs available for the weird in-between spaces. The Cannondale Topstone Carbon 2 Lefty is a full-suspension gravel bike built for comfort and capability across any terrain; (photo/Mark Wilson) Cannondale’s latest full-suspension Topstone Carbon Lefty gravel line marks a significant step into that sort of specialization, simultaneously striving to be a bike...
My first trip to an ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) conference was to San Diego a decade ago. I was still a classroom teacher at the time, hungry for digital tools and strategies; to put the trip in historical edtech context, iPads were only two years old when I went to that first ISTE! Unfortunately, I haven’t been to an ISTE conference since then…so I was extremely grateful for the opportunity to go (along with some SCPS teachers, and 14,000 others!) to this year’s ISTE conference in New Orleans. It did not disappoint! Briefly, here are some of my personal highlights.EEEASE into an “Explore Board”Holly Clark may promise a lot with a session name like “The Perfect Blended Lesson,”...
