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In the latest edition of our American Accents series, we’re heading to Florida to bask in the speech and slang of the Sunshine State. But first, a disclaimer: there is no single Florida accent. The state can roughly be split across the middle, with different accents in the north and the south. And then there’s Miami, which has its own distinctive accent and slang owing to its large Latino population. So, what do Floridians sound like? [Read More]

Jamaican officials are pushing back against the U.S. Department of State’s travel advisory for the island, which was re-issued in January due to “crime and medical services.” The country remains at Level 3 (which encourages people to “reconsider travel”— just one level away from the most severe warning.) “In recent years, the Government has more than doubled its investments to strengthen our capacity to tackle crime and health-related challenges across the island for the benefit of our citizens and indeed everyone who wishes to visit Jamaica,” said Jamaican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Johnson Smith in a press release. [Read More]

When Botox and fillers were unknown to us, and plastic surgery was not as widespread as it is now, everyone was aging at the behest of nature. However, wrinkles and gray hair can never spoil natural beauty, since attractiveness has nothing to do with the age indicated on your passport. We compared photos of iconic movie stars of the 20th century at different ages to confirm once again that beauty knows no limits, and it only grows over time. Lauren Bacall (ages 21 and 71) East News, Etienne George/Collection Christophel/East News [Read More]

Where Are Phil and Mariah From 'Summer House: Martha's Vineyard' Now? Season 2 UpdateFormer housemates Phil and Mariah returned to make amends with the group after being asked to leave in Season 1. By Elizabeth RandolphApr. 30 2024, Updated 11:26 a.m. ET Source: BravoSeason 1 of Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard made a splash when it premiered on Bravo in May 2023. Bravoholics became enamored by the young, gifted, and Black roommates as they made Martha’s their own during the eight-week season. [Read More]