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was total Manhattan Mom. The Mets cap? Tick! Power leggings? You bet! New Balance trainers…hold up. The actor swerved the uptown take on normcore kicks for a much more offbeat shoe. Get ready for this: J-Law styled her park get-up with a pair of minimalist black ballet pumps that were more sports sock than ladylike flat.

HIIT as the exercise regime du jour. Is it a fancy fitness craze or should we all be doing it? “Functional training” is a slightly baffling term. Surely all types of exercise are functional? Even a star-jump will get you fitter, help with sideways movement and lubricate your joints, right? Yes and no.

Halo franchise, and it even fires rockets and plays the iconic theme.Apparently, a world first from YouTuber Jairus For All, a video from June 3 shows off the rocket launcher in action, which fires actual rockets at a target. That said, the project wasn’t so easy to get working properly (via PC Gamer).After a misfire, the SPNKR fired a rocket straight into the ground, missing its target, with the laser sight also not working properly.

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Take a leak in the most metal way possible.

Dozens of Hollywood’s most prominent cinematographers banded together today to put a thoughtful argument behind a simple plea: “ban all functional firearms on set.”

A little more than a week ago, it was revealed that cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed during an accidental firearm discharge on the set of “Rust.” Since that news came out, we’ve seen Hollywood figures react in horror, with some asking for immediate change to happen to ensure this sort of situation doesn’t happen again. Well, it appears a number of cinematographers have decided to take matters into their own hands and write an open letter (via Variety) calling for the complete ban of functional firearms on the sets of TV shows and films.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorRachel Morrison (“Mudbound”), Ed Lachman (“Carol”), Alice Brooks (“In the Heights”) and Stephen Lighthill, president of the American Society of Cinematographers, are among the cinematographer calling for a ban of functional firearms on set.The open letter for support to ban guns on film sets comes following the death of “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins after actor and producer Alec Baldwin discharged a prop gun on set. They described Hutchins’ death as “senseless, negligent and avoidable.”The letter called for immediate support and action, not just from union leadership, but from producers and lawmakers “to affect unified change on our behalf ban all functional firearms on set.

ABC executives have banned the use of 'live' weapons on the set of the police procedural series The Rookie.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the project's showrunner, Alexei Hawley, mandated that the cast and crew would no longer utilize functional arms of any kind while working on the Nathan Fillion-led program.The executive also wrote a memo to the staff of the series that addressed the need for increased firearm safety on set following Thursday's tragic and fatal accident that occurred during the production of Rust.

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anything always looks 10x easier on Instagram, we tapped designers and home bloggers for their practical advice. Whether you're plotting a full-scale office reno or just want to add a to your desk, there's a takeaway for everyone.

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services.Has anyone else noticed how all over the place handbag trends have been lately? First, oversized bags were all the rage — then it was all about miniature micro purses that can’t even hold a smartphone. Yes, the trends are totally fun — don’t get Us wrong.

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services.We love to wear skirts all year long, but it’s essential to adjust the style to fit the season. In the fall, it’s all about the midi-length skirt — which is exactly what we’re shopping for right now.There’s a lot out there, but we may have just come across the chicest autumn-appropriate skirt yet.

ruining your look. The result: an array of sleek backpack, messenger bag, tote bag and other diaper bag options that transition easily wherever you go. Some are outfitted with so many inventive pockets and storage solutions that no one will ever guess you’re packing Cheddar Bunnies, sippy cups and wet wipes — among a zillion other mom must-haves.

ruining your look. The result: an array of sleek backpack, messenger bag, tote bag and other diaper bag options that transition easily wherever you go. Some are outfitted with so many inventive pockets and storage solutions that no one will ever guess you’re packing Cheddar Bunnies, sippy cups and wet wipes — among a zillion other mom must-haves.

Lady GaGa is getting real!

(Swim)suit up! With many of Us working from home this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic, getting outside for a little vitamin D while scrolling through emails has been a nice treat. And what better way to do it in attire that can take you from the beach to the boardroom? Meet MAI MIA, a multi-functional swimwear brand made with eco-friendly fabrics, loved by Olivia Culpo and more fashionistas.The reason the line’s bikinis are so versatile all comes down to how they double as layering staples that mix in perfectly with classic wardrobe pieces.“You can wear our suits by your pool, on your balcony, in your backyard, peeking out of your button-down on Zoom calls or sunbathing on your lunch break,” founder Soozie Heo exclusively

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The best new diaper bags on the market look...well, nothing like diaper bags. 

The best new diaper bags on the market look...well, nothing like diaper bags. 

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