Sophia Lewis, Author at Hounia

16

Dec

Science and Technology

TikTok’s Bow Trend Gets Absurd

Want to go viral on TikTok right now? Grab some pink ribbon and a random object. A roll of toilet paper, a houseplant, or a kosher dill spear will do. Tie it up in a bow and film it. Post the video online, and voilà.In recent weeks, bows in all the wrong places have become all the rage on the social media platform. Popular TikTok videos have featured ribbons wrapped around a bowl of macaroni and cheese, a knife and a Chick-fil-A order. Another video showed what appeared to be a bowl of cereal at first glance — but instead…

How a Rare Myocarditis Death Caught the Attention of the Anti-Vaccine Movement

14

Dec

By Sophia Lewis

Science and Technology

How a Rare Myocarditis Death Caught the Attention of the Anti-Vaccine Movement

Before he received his second shot of a Covid-19 vaccine, there was little reason to think that George Watts Jr. was about to die.He was 24 and showed no obvious health problems. His family said he lived cautiously. He spent most of his time playing video games in his room at his parents’ house in Elmira, a city in south-central New York.That is where he was when he collapsed on Oct. 27, 2021.George Jr.’s mother, Kathy, called 911 and started C.P.R. Paramedics rushed him to the emergency room, where doctors pronounced him dead.What happened?To the family, the answer was instantly…

Bank of England Keeps Interest Rates at 5.25%, a 15-Year High

14

Dec

By Sophia Lewis

Investments and Business

Bank of England Keeps Interest Rates at 5.25%, a 15-Year High

The Bank of England held interest rates at a 15-year high on Thursday, as policymakers sought to squeeze out inflationary pressures even amid signs of economic slowdown.The bank’s key rate remained at 5.25 percent, following a faster-than-expected retreat in inflation, which dropped below 5 percent in October. Still, the inflation rate was more than double the central bank’s 2 percent target.Troubling to some policymakers and analysts, the rate is also high compared to European neighbors, and workers on average are experiencing relatively fast wage growth, pushing up prices in the services sector. Indications that domestic price pressures remain quite strong…

There’s a new obstacle to landing a job after college

20

Jan

By Sophia Lewis

Investments and Business

There’s a new obstacle to landing a job after college

Here are lives at the intersection of fun and scary. One of my companions summed the whole experience up perfectly. He leaned back in his chair at dinner that night, shrimp taco in hand, “These are the kinds of experiences that give something back to you. They show you who you are in a whole new way.” These eight shots crystallize the hard work moms put into keeping their kids alive, happy, and healthy. They might give you the inspiration you need for filling out that card—or stand-alone for your mom’s interpretation.Bob Dyalon At the bottom of the mountain, my legs shaky,…

Astrophysicist explains one concept in 5 Levels of difficulty

11

Jan

By Sophia Lewis

Culture and EntertainmentEngland, Golf, Hotels, Immortal

Astrophysicist explains one concept in 5 Levels of difficulty

With their feet dangling, and amusing themselves–until I stopped them–by throwing stones at the giant mass. After I had spoken to them about it, they began playing at “touch” in and out of the group of bystanders. Among these were a couple of cyclists, a jobbing gardener I employed sometimes, a girl carrying a baby, Gregg the butcher and his little boy, and two or three loafers and golf caddies who were accustomed to hang about the railway station. There was very little talking. Few of the common people in England had anything but the vaguest astronomical ideas in those…

Best Drones for photography and the thrill of flying

01

Jan

By Sophia Lewis

Culture and Entertainment

Best Drones for photography and the thrill of flying

Fun, as you might imagine, was not how I would describe this adventure. Awesome? Yes. Fun? No. N.O. No way. But would I do it again? If I could rewind to that moment when the alarm went off at 4:30 a.m. to throw on clothes, grab our packs and trek up that mountain, would I? You bet your buttons I would. Here’s lives at the intersection of fun and scary. One of my companions summed the whole experience up perfectly. He leaned back in his chair at dinner that night, shrimp taco in hand, “These are the kinds of experiences…