Harlequin’ Arrives: Lady Gaga Announces Her Companion Album to ‘Joker’ Sequel

By Nikki Reese | September 26, 2024
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Resilience & Mindset Mastery
The ‘Ownership’ Mindset: A Growing Trend Among Golf’s Elite

Several top golfers are embracing the concept of "ownership" when it comes to their game. One example is a player saying that working without a swing coach helped him take control of his game: “I didn't own it before, but now I do.” Justin Thomas echoed this, admitting he lost accountability by relying too much on coaches. Max Homa also emphasized the importance of knowing his own swing better than anyone, despite his coach’s expertise. The trend of taking "ownership" is becoming more common among pros, especially when they step away from relying on a coach.

Health
Smart Policy, Tough Sell: The Politics of JD Vance’s Health-Care Proposal

JD Vance advocates for "more choice in our health-care system," but progressives warn that his approach could make health insurance pricier and less accessible for low-income and sick individuals. However, his idea has potential if implemented correctly. Vance suggests allowing young, healthy individuals to purchase policies tailored to their risk profiles, which could lower premiums and increase coverage. Critics argue that this could lead to a situation where low-risk individuals abandon comprehensive plans for cheaper options, leaving the latter with a sicker population and higher premiums, potentially causing a market collapse. Yet, historical fears regarding similar deregulations, like those seen with the Affordable Care Act and short-term insurance plans under the Trump administration, did not materialize; in fact, coverage increased. Deregulation doesn’t have to revert to pre-ACA conditions, as the goal is to encourage healthy individuals to buy insurance early and maintain coverage without facing penalties if they later develop health issues.

Entertainment
Harlequin’ Arrives: Lady Gaga Announces Her Companion Album to ‘Joker’ Sequel

Lady Gaga announced on Tuesday that she's releasing a new album titled "Harlequin" on September 27, serving as a companion to the upcoming film "Joker: Folie à Deux," in which she stars alongside Joaquin Phoenix. The 13-track album includes songs like "Good Morning," "World on a String," and "The Joker." Over the past week, Gaga teased the release through cryptic Instagram posts, some featuring audio clips of the new music, with captions like “I’m ready for my interview” and “Moondust gets everywhere.”