This article was originally published by Knowable Magazine . Soon after the devastating Glass Fire sparked in California’s Napa Valley in September 2020, wine chemist Anita Oberholster’s inbox was brimming with hundreds of emails from panicked viticulturists. They wanted to know if they could harvest their grapes without a dreaded effect on their wine: the odious ashtray flavor known as smoke taint. Oberholster, of the University of California, Davis, could only tell them, “Maybe.” Industry laboratories were slammed with grape samples to test, with wait times of up to six weeks. Growers didn’t know whether it was worth harvesting their crops. About 8 percent of California wine grapes in 2020 were left to rot. Winemakers are no strangers to the vicissitudes wrought by climate change . Warmer temperatures have been a boon to some in traditionally cooler regions who are rejoicing over riper berries—but devastating to others. Scorching heat waves, wildfires , and other … [Read more...] about Full-Bodied With Notes of Band-Aid and Medicine
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Kim Kardashian never forced Pete Davidson to appear on ‘The Kardashians’?
The Kardashians ' showrunner Danielle King revealed that Kim Kardashian 'never' tried to persuade Pete Davidson to appear on the show. The first season of The Kardashians recently wrapped up and while Pete didn't make an appearance on the show, his voiceover was a part of the post-credits scene in the finale episode. Recently, The Kardashians showrunner, Danielle King spoke about the same in interaction with Deadline and noted how it wasn't Kim's idea to have him on the show. In an interview alongside Kris Jenner for Deadline 's Crew Call podcast, King spoke maintained that Davidson's future on the series depends on him and Kardashian who have the final call. Speaking about the comedian's absence from the first season, she added, "Kim never tried to persuade Pete. It's always up to the significant other, or the peripheral person that they're dealing with. If they wanna join in on the fun, more power to them, we're happy to cover that." The couple who began dating … [Read more...] about Kim Kardashian never forced Pete Davidson to appear on ‘The Kardashians’?
Democrats can save national abortion right on Monday: Robert Reich
Democrat lawmakers outraged by the Supreme Court striking down Roe v. Wade could pass a law on Monday that save the right to abortion across the U.S., Robert Reich has said. The high court used its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization on Friday to overturn the 1973 decision that had guaranteed abortion rights nationwide, sparking protests and criticism from Democrats and other abortion rights supporters. "I don't know about you, but I'm tired of lawmakers trying to cover their backsides when the Supreme Court justices they voted to confirm turn out as bad as the rest of us thought," wrote Reich, a former secretary of labor under President Bill Clinton , in a Substack post on Saturday. "If Susan Collins and Joe Manchin feel betrayed, and others feel outraged, all have an easy fix: They can carve out a reproductive rights exemption to the filibuster, then enact national abortion rights," wrote Reich, a professor of public policy at University of … [Read more...] about Democrats can save national abortion right on Monday: Robert Reich
Thousands gather for pro-abortion rights protests across U.S.
Supporters of abortion rights took to the streets across America on Saturday to voice their anger over a leaked majority draft opinion by the Supreme Court that could overturn Roe v. Wade. Cries of "My body, my choice" rang out as activists committed to fighting for what they called reproductive freedom. In the nation's capital, thousands gathered at the Washington Monument before marching to the Supreme Court, which is now surrounded by two layers of security fences. Members of Congress, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, were expected to attend "to call for increased access to abortion and a rejection of the overturn of Roe v. Wade." Caitlin Loehr, 34, of Washington, wore a black T-shirt with an image of late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's "dissent" collar on it, and a necklace that spelled out "vote." "I think that women should have the right to choose what to do with their bodies and their lives. And I don't think banning abortion will stop abortion. It just … [Read more...] about Thousands gather for pro-abortion rights protests across U.S.
Megan Thee Stallion unveils expletive-laden reaction on anti-abortion ruling
Megan The Stallion sent an expletive-laden message to the US Supreme Court after it overturned the Roe V Wade ruling to make abortion illegal. During her performance at the 2022 Glastonbury Festival in England, the rapper added, “You know I wouldn't be me if I didn't say something about these stupid-(expletive) men.” “Texas really embarrassing me right now, y'all. The hot girls and hot boys do not support this (expletive),” she added. “My body, my (expletive) choice!” the rapper added. Meanwhile, other stars have also condemned the court’s ruling including Olivia Rodrigo during her performance at the mega event on June 25. Dedicating the song by Lily Allen F--- You to the five SC justices, Rodrigo said, “I want to dedicate this next song to the five members of the Supreme Court who showed us that at the end of the day, they truly don't give a (expletive) about freedom.” She also expressed being "devastated and terrified" by the ruling. "So many women and so many girls are … [Read more...] about Megan Thee Stallion unveils expletive-laden reaction on anti-abortion ruling