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15 Underrated TV Shows From 2023

If there’s one thing you can count on in the streaming era, it’s that there will always be more worthwhile shows made than anyone could conceivably watch. That was even the case in a year when platforms scaled back on development in hopes of finally turning a profit and creatives went on strike. So, before we look ahead to 2024, here are some of the best TV series—many of them imported from the UK, Australia, or Canada but plenty homegrown in Hollywood as well—that failed to get the attention they deserved in 2023.

6 Facts About Sex During Your Period

We talked with Tara Ford, a physician assistant at the Medical Center for Female Sexuality in Purchase, New York, to learn everything you should know about having sex during menstruation — the good, the bad, and the slightly messy. Doctors say go for it“If the patient is comfortable with it, then it’s great to continue having sex throughout the month and not have to take a break,” says Ford. “It’s perfectly natural and safe for both partners.

A Catfish That Oinks . . .

. . . and other tales of how Congress wastes money on pork-barrel projects ncG1vNJzZmibn6PBprrTZ6uipZVjsLC5jq2gpp1foq6ordmipZ5nYGGGc4KSZW5vaGFufnGAkWtjaWhencGuuA%3D%3D

APC leader sued over Funsho Williams murder

A man who was initially detained for the murder, Bashir Junaid, has petitioned the Federal High Court in Lagos to re-open the suit and has been granted an order to serve Tinubu the legal papers by substituted means, ThisDay reports. Junaid is seeking to compel the Inspector-General of Police (IG), Suleiman Abba to re-open investigations into Williams’ murder. The plaintiff, a former cemetery attendant, was detained for about one year in connection with the killing, but later released.

Aron Ralston survived under a rock for 127 hours

The climber was pinned to the canyon wall by a 360-kilogramme boulder. No one knew about his stay, so he couldn't count on help. If he wanted to think about survival, he had to amputate his arm. In April 2003, Ralston set out on a solo expedition to Bluejohn Canyon in Utah. He was to spend several days exploring the picturesque place. He didn't expect any problems. He was an experienced climber, and the expedition seemed like an innocent trip compared to his goal of climbing every one of the 59 that were at least 14,000 metres high.

Asake is set to headline the O2 Arena for the second time

Asake's second headline concert at the O2 Arena is scheduled for September 21 and it will be one of the stops for his upcoming "Lungu Boy" tour set to kick off in August 2024. ADVERTISEMENT Ahead of the tour, Asake has announced the release of a new LP 'Lungu Boy' which will be his third album in 3 years and fourth project since January 2022. So far in 2024, Asake has only released one song which is 'Only Me,' a surprise release on his birthday, he had been on a breathtaking run of guest features collaborating with several stars including Zlatan, Ayra Starr, Victony, Tems, and Central Cee.

Batman: The Killing Joke: Why People Are Upset About Batgirl

The Killing Joke was already one of the most controversial stories created in comics. In the graphic novel, the Joker paralyzes Barbara Gordon, a.k.a. Batgirl, and shows nude pictures of the crippled woman to her father, Commissioner Gordon. Now, an animated movie based on that iconic storyline, which screened at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday night, has sparked another debate by altering the relationship between Batman and Batgirl. In the 1988 graphic novel written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Brian Bolland and John Higgins, the Joker breaks out of Arkham Asylum and kidnaps and tortures Commissioner Gordon to prove even the most noble people can be pushed to madness.

Battle of Gate P (Famous Painting)

Historical Context One of the biggest battles of the New Zealand wars fought between the indigenous Māori and British forces. The British, led by General Cameron, attacked Gate Pā (Pukehinahina), unaware of extensive trench fortifications around it engineered by Pene Taka Tuaia. The British attack was repulsed and the result was a famous Māori victory. Painting InfoLocation painted: Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Source: New Zealand History Related Events 1864-04-29 Battle of Gate Pā (Pukehinahina): 1,700 British troops suffer their worst defeat of the New Zealand Wars at the hands of 230 entrenched Māori warriors in Tauranga Historical Paintings ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sLrToaCsnJGue6S7zGinoaekpMBwrsCtq6WdXaSzbrPArZxmqJE%3D

Best Fleece Jackets for Women: 10 Fashionably Warm Options

Now that the cooler weather is in full effect, it’s difficult to go wrong adding a fleece jacket to a woman’s wardrobe, as a lighter-weight alternative to warm winter jackets (or to layer underneath one). Although there are multiple varieties of fleece to choose from, nearly all high-quality fleece jackets for women have one thing in common: they are so comfortably soft. The best fleece jackets for women “are very versatile, can be dressed up or down, and are relatively inexpensive and easy to care for,” says personal stylist and fashion consultant Leena Alsulaiman.

Best Presidents Day Sales of 2024: From Appliances to Furniture Deals

Presidents Day is a time-honored tradition of celebrating the birthdays of George Washington and President Lincoln. Its roots began in the late 1800s as a federal holiday to recognize our nation’s founding father’s birthday. In 1971, the Uniform Monday Holiday Law was passed, and the observance of Lincoln’s birthday (which had been previously celebrated in his home state of Illinois on his birthday, Feb. 12) and Washington’s birthday (Feb. 22) became one of the nation’s federal holiday-driven three-day weekends.