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Jocelyn Wildenstein, famed for catlike cosmetic surgery, dead at 79 or maybe 84
Boing Boing,
Jocelyn Wildenstein, the Swiss socialite who became famous later in life for extreme cosmetic surgery that gave her a catlike appearance, died Wednesday. She was 79 or 84 years old, depending on the source, and suffered a pulmonary embolism. "Her most enduring project," writes Scottie Andrew for CNN, "was her face." — Read the rest The post Jocelyn Wildenstein, famed for catlike cosmetic surgery, dead at 79 or maybe 84 appeared first on Boing Boing.
Why Is It So Hard to Build a Holocaust Memorial in London?
The New Yorker,
Plans for a striking national monument next to the Palace of Westminster have been mired in disagreement for years.
The Mini Crossword: Thursday, January 2, 2025
Today’s theme: Turnaround time.
Jeremy Renner is "blessed to take my next step" on second anniversary of snowplow accident
AV Club,
The actor also apologized to medical staff and his neighbors for "all the haunting images I imprinted on you all."
The Boxing Puzzle
Vulture,
9-Across, Three Letters: Avatar in some Nintendo games
Your Daily Horoscope by Madame Clairevoyant: January 2, 2025
The Cut,
Venus moves into Pisces in the evening, where it will stay for the next month. For now, everyone may be a bit more gracious to each other.
Skeleton Crew gives Star Wars its most poignant disability representation yet
Skeleton Crew gives Star Wars its best, most poignant disability representation yet in season 1's sixth episode
Cinematrix No. 282: January 2, 2025
Can you name a Sarah Jessica Parker rom-com?