Vintage photos show the iconic beauty salon experience of the 1950s and '60s

Advertisements in the 1950s depicted women as delicate, feminine homemakers.Salons could help women look the part, while also providing a place to socialize, relax, and try out the latest trends.Vintage photos show just how different salons were in the '50s and '60s compared to today.Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. In the postwar years, many working women returned to a homemaking role. Fueled in part by the media, they were expected to always look the part of a glamorous housewife. [Read More]

15 astounding facts about Monaco, the tiny French Riviera city-state where 32% of the population is

Monaco, a sovereign city-state on the French Riviera, is known for its lavish wealth.Each year, it hosts glamorous events such as the Monaco Yacht Show and the Monaco Grand Prix, earning it the nickname "Billionaires' Playground."With an area of just 0.78 square miles and a population of 38,300, Monaco is one of the densest countries in the world.Here are 15 mind-blowing facts about Monaco, from the number of millionaires who live there to the wildly high GDP per capita. [Read More]

60 years after Hitchock's 'The Birds,' fans flock to filming locations

Fans continue to visit two coastal California towns, where director Alfred Hitchcock filmed the 1963 horror classic: The Birds.

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Allegheny Countys last coal-fired power plant is closing

Site could be redeveloped for renewable energy, industrial use, new owners say Reid Frazier The coal-fired Cheswick Generating Station produces electricity northeast of Pittsburgh. April 8, 2022 | 5:38 PM The last coal-fired power plant in Allegheny County is closing. Cheswick Generating Station’s last day of power generation was March 31.  Cheswick’s parent company, GenOn, announced it was closing the Springdale, Pa. plant last year, citing market conditions, environmental rules and an inability to compete with other types of generation. [Read More]

Everything We Know About Miranda Lambert's Husband Brendan McLoughlin

Country singer Miranda Lambert has been married to her husband Brendan McLoughlin since 2019. The two married after only knowing each other for a few months and primarily reside on Lambert’s farm in Nashville. Here’s what we know about McLoughlin and his relationship with Lambert. Miranda Lambert’s husband Brendan McLoughlin is a former NYPD officer Lambert and her husband have very different careers. While Lambert is a well-known country star, McLoughlin is a former officer with the New York Police Department. [Read More]

Jackass Forever Is Finally Streaming: Heres Where You Can Watch the Stunt Comedy Onli

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. “Jackass Forever” — the fourth film from the world’s most famous stuntmen — saw more on-set injuries and broken bones than any of the franchise’s previous films, including the MTV series that started it all. [Read More]

Scottish SPCA

The Scottish SPCA are Scotland’s animal welfare charity and they have been on-hand to protect animals and prevent cruelty for 180 years. They are a national charity that celebrates the strength of the human-animal bond and enriches the lives of animals and people. They champion animal welfare and encourage respect and kindness for animals across all communities They educate people of all ages about the welfare of animals in their mission to eradicate animal cruelty and create a better future for all of us They promote the importance of the human/animal bond, and the myriad medical, social and psychological advantages gained from animal companionship They bring those who abuse animals to justice They care for, rescue, rehabilitate, release and rehome They are Scotland’s animal champions Find out more and visit their website Contact them today [Read More]

To try or not to try remotely. As jury trials move online, courts see pros and cons

Credit: Tracy J. Lee for NPR Cindee Crosby got a summons in the mail calling her for jury duty. So one day, in October 2020, she logged on to Alameda County's jury selection video call. It would be the longest Zoom call of her life: 2 1/2 weeks. That's how long it took to pick a jury. Crosby watched as one person after another showed up in a small square on screen, answering the same set of questions from attorneys. [Read More]

Burna Boy and Wizkid to Headline First Afro Nation Miami Festival

Afro Nation is heading to Miami for the first U.S. edition of the Afrobeats-focused music festival. The two-day event, dubbed “the world’s biggest Afrobeats festival,” will be headlined by Burna Boy and Wizkid at LoanDepot Park on May 27 and 28. [Read More]

David Krumholtz Shows Off Newborn Baby Girl: See the Pic

Two-plus-one equals a very happy three! David Krumholtz and wife Vanessa Britting welcomed a daughter, their first child together, a few days ago—most likely on Saturday, when the Numb3rs star tweeted, "I am a parent." But it was last night when he introduced his baby girl to the world, revealing her name and showing off a photo of her adorable face. "Pemma Mae Krumholtz. The girl of my dreams," the proud papa wrote alongside a pic of the swaddled sleeping infant, still in her tiny hospital crib. [Read More]