Posts by Cosmopolitan Canada
What The New Yorker Was Watching in 1925
Film criticism at The New Yorker started with a bang: the first movie reviewed in the first issue, dated February 21, 1925, was the German director F. W. Murnau’s “The Last Laugh,” a remarkable drama of working life which I consider one of the ten greatest films in the history of cinema. The magazine’s reviewer…
Read MoreThe Celebrity Picture Book Boom
There are no guilty pleasures in childhood. It is only as an adult that I feel a certain sheepishness when recalling one of my favorite picture books, “Ann Likes Red,” by Dorothy Z. Seymour, which was originally published in 1965. Wedged between the vaunted volumes of Gorey and Scarry, “Ann Likes Red” stuck out both…
Read MoreThe Strategic Expansion of Raquel Riley Thomas’s Brand: Merging Data-Driven Creative Campaigns with Purposeful Community Advocacy
Former U.S. Army Captain Raquel Riley Thomas saw a distinct gap in how media and brand development firms supported women, veterans, and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. In response, she launched An Officer and Gentlewoman, LLC (AOAGWLLC) in 2011, blending the discipline of military leadership with creative innovation in entertainment and fashion. Her mission: promote, protect,…
Read MoreShamar Sinahi’s Strategic Expansion into Fitness and Lifestyle Ventures
Shamar Sinahi’s journey is a testament to resilience, cultural pride, and a pursuit of excellence across diverse industries. Born in Venezuela to Lebanese heritage, she proudly carries the torch of her multicultural background, fueling her approach to business, family, and personal achievement. As a God-fearing woman, Shamar attributes her success first and foremost to her…
Read MoreVideo of armed Chinese robots is AI-generated
Ahead of a military parade in Beijing on September 3, a video of armed robots marching in unison was shared in social media posts falsely claiming it showed a rehearsal for the event marking 80 years since the end of World War II. While China plans to unveil new domestically produced military hardware at the…
Read MoreFormer Supreme Court pres. Hayut joins Rhodes Scholarship committee in Israel
Rhodes is the oldest scholarship program in the world. Established at Oxford University in 1903, next year’s edition will mark a decade since the program arrived in Israel. The $300,000 Rhodes Scholarship program announced this week that former Israeli Supreme Court President Esther Hayut will join the selection committee in Israel, helping select the next…
Read MoreInside Donetsk as residents flee attacks on Ukrainian region Putin wants to control
The Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine has long been in Moscow’s sights. Vladimir Putin reportedly says he’ll freeze the war in return for full control of it. Russia already controls 70% of Donetsk and nearly all of neighbouring Luhansk – and is making slow but steady advances. I’m heading to the front-line Donetsk town of…
Read MoreAs Netanyahu decides between war and a deal, IDF prepares for Gaza City invasion
It is still far from clear when and if Netanyahu will finally give the order to move the operation forward on a large scale. It seems as if for weeks now, the world has been waiting for an imminent hostage exchange and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas or an imminent invasion by the IDF…
Read MoreIsrael strikes in Yemen’s capital, targets area of presidential complex, missile bases
A security source confirmed to the ‘Post’ that Israel is carrying out airstrikes in Sanaa in response to Friday’s missile launch by the Houthis toward Israeli territory. The Israeli air force on Sunday afternoon struck the Yemeni Houthi capital of Sanaa, as a response to Friday’s ballistic missile strike by the Houthis on Israel, the…
Read MoreIran readying for ‘second round,’ as Hezbollah braces for war, ex-IDF intel officer warns
Ex-Military Intelligence officer warns of looming confrontation as Syria pushes for 1974 deal with Israel. IDF Col. (res.) Dr. Jacques Neriah, a former senior officer in Military Intelligence, warned on Sunday of an impending “second round” against Iran, saying Hezbollah operatives had been instructed to distance themselves from their phones in recent days. “There is…
Read MorePop Artist CARA Releases Official “TEARS” Music Video
When the first notes of CARA’s new single “TEARS” hit streaming platforms, it was clear that this was not just another pop song vying for industry attention. Instead, it is a work born of grief and creative vision, combined into a sound that is both vulnerable and powerful. Released earlier this summer, “TEARS” represents the…
Read MoreThe Creator of “Subway Takes” One Hundred Per Cent Disagrees
“Subway Takes” is the TikTok version of the “Tonight Show”: wholesome, relatable comedy, even if some episodes do acknowledge the existence of opioids and dick pics. The premise is exactly what it sounds like. The host, Kareem Rahma, sits on a New York subway and asks, “So, what’s your take?” The guest slings a take—“The…
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