Things move pretty quickly on the internet — just a few short months ago, for example, everything was made of cake, and now all anyone can talk about is Four Seasons Total Landscaping. And still, there are some online controversies that never die: Yanny or Laurel, black-and-blue or white-and-gold, washing […]
Welcome to Taking Stock, a space where we can take a deep breath and try to figure out what the COVID-19 economy really means for our finances. Every month, personal finance expert Paco de Leon will answer your most difficult, emotionally-charged questions about money. This year has forced many of […]
Because Monday’s are the worst, Refinery29 will be gathering the best new music out each week, and breaking down why each track deserves a spot on your playlist. Remember how we were all weighed down by the fate of the world as we anxiously awaited the results of the 2020 […]
Despite having lost the 2020 US presidential election, President Donald Trump is seemingly doing everything in his power to maintain control of the White House. Surrounded by Republican political leaders who are bolstering his lies about widespread voter fraud, the president has refused to concede to President-elect Joe Biden, and […]
Have you seen Is This Coercive Control? If not, why not? It’s the jawdropping BBC Three social experiment asking people if they know what constitutes coercive control. Journalist, filmmaker and presenter, Ellie Flynn, writes for the first time about making the show and what lessons we can learn about this […]
And it’s giving us serious relationship goals When Barack Obama took to the stage in 2008 to make his speech after securing the Democratic nomination, he and wife Michelle affectionately bumped fists in front of the crowds. It was a small gesture, but as far as political displays of affection […]
The Crown S4. Picture shows: Margaret Thatcher (GILLIAN ANDERSON). Filming Location: Wrotham Park Warning: Spoilers ahead for season 4 of Netflix’s The Crown. “That’s the last thing this country needs — two women running the show.” Prince Philip’s (Tobias Menzies) cranky comment in the season 4 premiere of The Crown […]
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 06: Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn are seen at Zuma restaurant on October 6, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Robert Kamau/GC Images) Taylor Swift finally confirmed our suspicion that she’s a celestial being and not a real person. Just kidding. But she did […]
The Crown S4. Picture shows: Princess Diana (EMMA CORRIN). The following article contains spoilers for the fourth season of Netflix’s The Crown. The Crown’s fourth season is no less riveting than prior iterations. But some (and not just those in the royal family) might argue that it’s more problematic, too. […]
The average Brit is planning to spend £289.11 on Black Friday this year, according to new research. Nearly four in ten Brits (37%) said they’re more inclined to shop on Black Friday this year because of Covid-19. This isn’t too surprising given that Black Friday will take place on 27th […]
