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21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Romance Movies To Stream On Hulu
Marked Men: Rule + Shaw (2025) Synopsis: "After a wild night, Shaw confesses her love for Rule, a rebellious tattoo artist, testing their friendship—will love bring them together or tear them apart?"Trope(s): Bad boy / good girl, best friend's brother. Who's in it?: Chase Stokes, Sydney Taylor, Alexander Ludwig, and Evan MockWhy you should watch: The same studio that brought us After also brought us this book-to-screen adaptation. Also, a tatted-up Chase Stokes? Sign me up, please. Rye Lane (2023) Synopsis: "Yas and Dom, two 20-somethings both reeling from bad break-ups, connect over the course of an eventful day in South London — helping each other deal with their nightmare exes, and potentially restoring their faith in romance."Trope(s): Unexpected love. Who's in it?: Vivian Oparah and David JonssonWhy you should watch: If you only watch one movie on this list, let it be Rye Lane. Dirty Dancing (1987) Synopsis: "Spending the summer in a holiday camp with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle."Trope(s): Dancing (of the dirty variety), enemies to in it?: Jennifer Grey and Patrick SwayzeWhy you should watch: Simply watch this movie just to hear Patrick Swayze say "Nobody puts Baby in the corner." Ruby Sparks (2012) Synopsis: "A young author's most heartfelt character steps off the pages of his new book and into his life in this romantic fantasy." Trope(s): Manic-pixie-literal-dream girl, fish out of in it?: Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, and Antonio Banderas. Why you should watch: It's giving The Velveteen Rabbit, but less sad and more romantic. Friends With Benefits (2011) Synopsis: "Determined to avoid Hollywood cliches, a couple embarks on a relationship built on sex without the problems of romance, but, of course, things get a little complicated..." Trope(s): Friends to lovers <3 Who's in it?: Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, and Woody you should watch: Remember that movie No Strings Attached? This is the better version of that movie with funnier dialogue. Easy A (2010) Synopsis: "After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high school girl sees her reputation tarnished until she decides to use the rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing."Trope(s): Childhood sweethearts. Who's in it?: Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Amanda Bynes, and Stanley Tucci. Why you should watch: Penn Badgley has, and I cannot emphasize this enough, never looked hotter than he does in this movie. 27 Dresses (2008) Synopsis: "A perennial bridesmaid who's unhappy that her little sister is marrying the man of her dreams, falls in love with a cynical wedding journalist who's covering the event"Trope(s): Enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity. Who's in it?: Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Ed Burns, and Judy Greer. Why you should watch: The montage of Jane (Katherine Heigl) trying on all 27 of her bridesmaids' dresses is canonically one of the best fashion scenes in cinema. Maid in Manhattan (2002) Synopsis: "A senatorial candidate falls for a hotel maid whom he mistakes for a socialite in this glossy Cinderella story." Trope(s): Mistaken identity, millionaire MMC, mistaken identity. Who's in it?: Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes, and Tyler Posey Why you should watch: Jenny from the block falls in love with a pre-evil Voldemort — need I say more? (500) Days of Summer (2009) Synopsis: "A romance between two young office employees is charted across its roller-coaster duration in this tale of love and heartbreak."Trope(s): Manic-pixie-dream girl, he falls first (and harder). Who's in it?: Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Matthew Gray GublerWhy you should watch: Some of the best music to ever be featured in a film: The Smiths, Hall & Oats, and, let us not forget, The Temper Trap! Dandelion (2024) Synopsis: "Dandelion, a struggling but determined singer-songwriter in a downward spiral, reluctantly takes a last-ditch effort gig where she meets Casey, a guitarist who walked away from his dream long ago. As Dandelion joins Casey's eclectic and nomadic group of struggling musicians, the two kindred spirits make music together and strike up an intoxicating whirlwind romance that leads Dandelion to a deeper appreciation of her artistic journey and the discovery of a voice that is authentically her own."Trope(s): Opposites in it?: KiKi Layne and Thomas DohertyWhy you should watch: OK, I lied. If you can only watch TWO movies on this list, let it be Rye Lane and Dandelion. The Hating Game (2021) Synopsis: "Resolving to achieve professional success without compromising her ethics, Lucy embarks on a ruthless game of one-upmanship against cold and efficient nemesis Joshua, a rivalry that is complicated by her growing attraction to him." Trope(s): Office romance, in it?: Lucy Hale and Austin you should watch: A romance between two rivals who work at a publishing house? A booktoker's dream come true. Crush (2022) Synopsis: "When an aspiring young artist is forced to join her high school track team, she uses it as an opportunity to pursue the girl she's been harboring a long-time crush on. But she soon finds herself falling for an unexpected teammate." Trope(s): WLW, secret in it?: Rowan Blanchard, Auli'i Cravalho, and Megan MullallyWhy you should watch: The perfect high school romance to watch if you wanna kick up your feet and giggle at the screen. Fire Island (2022) Synopsis: "A group of queer best friends gather in Fire Island Pines for their annual week of love and laughter, but a sudden change of events might make this their last summer in gay paradise."Trope(s): MLM, in it?: Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers, and Margaret ChoWhy you should watch: This is one of my fave Pride & Prejudice adaptations (second only to the 2005 film directed by Joe Wright). The Broken Hearts Gallery (2020) Synopsis: "A brokenhearted New York museum curator begins a collection of things connected to break-ups and writes about it on her blog." Trope(s): Strangers-to-friends-to-lovers, grumpy / sunshine. Who's in it?: Geraldine Viswanathan, Dacre Montgomery, and Molly GordonWhy you should watch: I wish that Broken Heart Galleries actually existed, but, since they don't, this is the next best thing! Love Again (2023) Synopsis: "A romantic comedy about finding love where you least expect it featuring new songs by Celine Dion." Trope(s): Second-chance romance, love after loss. Who's in it?: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan, and Celine DionWhy you should watch: For fans of Celine Dion AND Jamie from Outlander. Romeo + / & Juliet (1996 and 2013) Synopsis: Like you don't already know. Trope(s): Forbidden love, love at first sight. Who's in it?: 1996: Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes / 2013: Douglass Booth and Hailee Steinfeld Why you should watch: The most iconic love story of all two different variations! The Last Song (2010) Synopsis: "A rebellious teen and her brother are shipped off to spend the summer with their recently-divorced dad — but just when she is ready to sulk away the season, love arrives."Trope(s): Grumpy / sunshine, second chance in it?: Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth, and Greg KinnearWhy you should watch: In case you're in the mood to swoon AND cry! One True Loves (2023) Synopsis: "Emma and Jesse are living the perfect life together, until Jesse disappears in a tragic helicopter crash on their first wedding anniversary. Four years later, Emma finds happiness again as she's about to marry her best friend. However, when Jesse miraculously resurfaces, Emma soon finds herself torn between two great loves."Trope(s): Best friends to lovers, love triangle. Who's in it?: Phillipa Soo, Simu Liu, and Luke BraceyWhy you should watch: To live vicariously through Phillipa Soo, who gets to kiss both Simu AND Luke. Say Anything...(1989) Synopsis: "John Cusack stars as an aimless high-school graduate who tries to win the hand of the class brain in this teen Opposites attract. Who's in it?: John Cusack and Ione SkyeWhy you should watch: This film is required viewing for everyone who considers themselves a fan of romantic cinema. Stream these romance hits on Hulu.
USA Today
10-07-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Here's where to find Dubai chocolate-inspired shakes, lattes and cookies
The original Dubai chocolate bar went viral in 2023, when content creator Maria Vehera posted a TikTok video of her trying the luxury dessert. Dubai chocolate bars, known for their hard-shell chocolate exterior and creamy, nutty green center, have taken over social media for months. In addition to countless "dupes," or replicas, of the viral chocolate, some brands have released their own products that pull inspiration from the dessert. Shake Shack released a Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake, Costco stocked After's Dubai Chocolate Ice Cream Bars and Starbucks has promoted a make-it-your own Dubai chocolate beverage. Notable brands that have released their own Dubai chocolate bars include Trader Joe's and Lindt, the latter of which launched its Dubai Style Chocolate Bar in major retailers, including Walmart, Target, Walgreens and Kroger, on Monday, July 7. Here's a look at some of the products floating around the Dubai chocolate flavor atmosphere. Shake Shack In June, Shake Shack released its Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake across the U.S. The shake is made with pistachio frozen custard, toasted kataifi (shredded phyllo), a dark chocolate shell and topped with chopped pistachios and kataifi. The shakes start at $9.49. A Shake Shack spokesperson told USA TODAY that the shakes will be available at participating locations through August, though due to availability and ingredients, each location will sell a limited amount of shakes per day. Costco After Hours Ice Cream, based in California, released a Dubai chocolate ice cream bar earlier this summer. However, as of July 10, the ice cream bars did not appear on the Costco website. Neither Costco nor After Hours immediately responded when contacted by USA TODAY on July 10. Crave Cookies Crave Cookies has released two Dubai chocolate-inspired items, a cookie and strawberry cup. According to the Crave Cookies website, the cookie is made with chocolate dough and stuffed with kunafa pistachio filling and layered with milk and white chocolate icing and crispy, toasted kataifi. The cookie is available at participating locations through Thursday, July 10. The Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup is made with house-made pistachio cream, milk chocolate ganache, crushed pistachios, strawberries and topped with shredded kataifi and crushed chocolate chip cookies, per the Crave Cookies website. Starbucks Starbucks hasn't officially released a Dubai chocolate drink, but the chain crafted up a "secret" menu item it feels fits the taste and aesthetic. Starbucks recommends the following order to sip on a Dubai chocolate-inspired drink: What is the viral Dubai chocolate bar? The original Dubai chocolate bar is made by FIX Dessert Chocolatier in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is called "Can't Get Knafeh Of It." A six-pack of bars costs $120 on the FIX Dessert Chocolatier website, making one bar $20. The chocolate bar was released in 2022 when FIX Dessert Chocolatier Founder Sarah Hamouda wished to satisfy her pregnancy cravings for knafeh (a Middle Eastern dessert made with pastry dough, sweet cheese and syrup) and pistachio, BBC reported. "Can't Get Knafeh Of It" first went viral in 2023, when content creator Maria Vehera posted a TikTok of her trying the luxury chocolate bar. As of July 10, the video has more than 131 million views. Countless brands have made their own versions, or "dupes" of the viral chocolate bar, including Florida-based Bolci ($19 for one bar) and New York City-based The Nuts Factory ($50 for two bars) and countless homemade recipes on Etsy. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
Scotsman
27-06-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Give your cosmetics bag a make over - avoid a painful eye infection by discarding out-of-date products
A leading eye hospital group is encouraging us all to give our make-up bag a makeover as we head into the summer holidays, in an effort to reduce the number of eye infections people face. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Optegra Eye Clinic has revealed that many of us are wearing eye make-up much older than the recommended use by date, unaware that each item has a 'best before' date from when it is opened. Out-of-date eye shadow, eye liner and especially mascara which is a dark, wet product, can be breeding grounds for bacteria and, as we apply them so close to the surface of the eye, they may cause painful infections. Generally, each product should be discarded after: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Check the Period After Opening symbol on each product Mascara - 4 months Powder eye shadow - 12 months Creamy eye shadow - 6 months Liquid eye liner - 3-6 months Foundation - 6 months Nihal Elghryany, Optegra ophthalmologist, says: 'Harmful germs can build-up in your make-up and cause eye infections, just in the same way that food can make you poorly if you eat it past the best before date. When you first open your make-up, you should write the opening date in marker pen at the bottom of the container to remind you about when to replace it. 'Some people believe that it's only cheaper eye make-up that is more likely to lead to infection - this is not true. All eye make-up has a shelf life, no matter what it costs, the risks are the same! 'You can check the best before date or the Period After Opening (PAO) symbol on each product. It looks like an open jar of cream and has the number of months next to it that a product is safe to use after opening. It can vary hugely from item to item. Mascara can be a breeding ground for germs 'If you do succumb to an eye infection – with pain, redness, itching, watery eyes – keep your eyes clean, avoid wearing make-up and place a warm, damp cloth on closed eyes. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'If symptoms continue please go straight to your local optician or pharmacy for medication to ease the symptoms.' Optegra recommends following these top tips for keeping your eyes infection-free: Keep it cool: Cosmetics normally contain preservatives to help prevent bacteria growth but storing them in a hot place will make it easy for bacteria to thrive. Keep them away from direct sunlight and even in the fridge in the warmer summer months. Keep it clean: Get into good make-up hygiene habits by sharpening eye pencils between applications, washing brushes regularly and turning out old make-up. Also wash your hands before applying make-up or changing contact lenses. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Keep it to yourself: It's not always good to share, particularly when it comes to make-up as this can lead to eye infections such as conjunctivitis. Germs thrive in dark environments, such as mascara tubes, and can also be transferred via make-up brushes and towels. Take it off: Remember to thoroughly remove make-up in the evening as leftover cosmetics may cause chronic eye irritation. For more information about taking care of your eyes visit: Optegra Eye Health Care is a specialist provider of ophthalmic services. Established in 2007, with its first hospital opening in 2008, it has completed over one million eye procedures from its 78 eye hospitals across the UK, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Holland. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As well as providing private vision correction treatments – from lens replacement and laser eye surgery to implantable contact lenses – Optegra treats cataract surgery both privately and through its partnership with the NHS. Optegra also treats medical conditions AMD and glaucoma; and has launched the first ever treatment for people with the Dry form of AMD. Optegra brings together leading-edge research, medical expertise and state-of-the-art surgical equipment. It performs more than 140,000 treatments annually, both private and publicly funded. Its top ophthalmic surgeons are renowned for their areas of expertise, offering excellent clinical outcomes and great patient service.
Scotsman
27-06-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Give your cosmetics bag a make over - avoid a painful eye infection by discarding out-of-date products
A leading eye hospital group is encouraging us all to give our make-up bag a makeover as we head into the summer holidays, in an effort to reduce the number of eye infections people face. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Optegra Eye Clinic has revealed that many of us are wearing eye make-up much older than the recommended use by date, unaware that each item has a 'best before' date from when it is opened. Out-of-date eye shadow, eye liner and especially mascara which is a dark, wet product, can be breeding grounds for bacteria and, as we apply them so close to the surface of the eye, they may cause painful infections. Generally, each product should be discarded after: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Check the Period After Opening symbol on each product Mascara - 4 months Powder eye shadow - 12 months Creamy eye shadow - 6 months Liquid eye liner - 3-6 months Foundation - 6 months Nihal Elghryany, Optegra ophthalmologist, says: 'Harmful germs can build-up in your make-up and cause eye infections, just in the same way that food can make you poorly if you eat it past the best before date. When you first open your make-up, you should write the opening date in marker pen at the bottom of the container to remind you about when to replace it. 'Some people believe that it's only cheaper eye make-up that is more likely to lead to infection - this is not true. All eye make-up has a shelf life, no matter what it costs, the risks are the same! 'You can check the best before date or the Period After Opening (PAO) symbol on each product. It looks like an open jar of cream and has the number of months next to it that a product is safe to use after opening. It can vary hugely from item to item. Mascara can be a breeding ground for germs 'If you do succumb to an eye infection – with pain, redness, itching, watery eyes – keep your eyes clean, avoid wearing make-up and place a warm, damp cloth on closed eyes. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'If symptoms continue please go straight to your local optician or pharmacy for medication to ease the symptoms.' Optegra recommends following these top tips for keeping your eyes infection-free: Keep it cool: Cosmetics normally contain preservatives to help prevent bacteria growth but storing them in a hot place will make it easy for bacteria to thrive. Keep them away from direct sunlight and even in the fridge in the warmer summer months. Keep it clean: Get into good make-up hygiene habits by sharpening eye pencils between applications, washing brushes regularly and turning out old make-up. Also wash your hands before applying make-up or changing contact lenses. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Keep it to yourself: It's not always good to share, particularly when it comes to make-up as this can lead to eye infections such as conjunctivitis. Germs thrive in dark environments, such as mascara tubes, and can also be transferred via make-up brushes and towels. Take it off: Remember to thoroughly remove make-up in the evening as leftover cosmetics may cause chronic eye irritation. For more information about taking care of your eyes visit: Optegra Eye Health Care is a specialist provider of ophthalmic services. Established in 2007, with its first hospital opening in 2008, it has completed over one million eye procedures from its 78 eye hospitals across the UK, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Holland. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As well as providing private vision correction treatments – from lens replacement and laser eye surgery to implantable contact lenses – Optegra treats cataract surgery both privately and through its partnership with the NHS. Optegra also treats medical conditions AMD and glaucoma; and has launched the first ever treatment for people with the Dry form of AMD.
Malaysian Reserve
11-06-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Seraphim Awarded 'Top Performer' in Kiwa PVEL's 2025 PV Module Reliability Scorecard for Sixth Time
SHANGHAI, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, Kiwa PV Evolution Labs (Kiwa PVEL), a globally recognized independent testing laboratory, released its 2025 PV Module Reliability Scorecard. Seraphim has again secured the 'Top Performer' title in Kiwa PVEL's 2025 PV Module Reliability Scorecard, marking the sixth time of achieving this prestigious industry accolade. Through its rigorous Product Qualification Program (PQP), Kiwa PVEL subjects PV modules to a series of demanding tests, including Thermal Cycling (TC600), Damp Heat (DH2000), Potential Induced Degradation (PID), Light Induced Degradation (LID) combined with Light and Elevated Temperature Induced Degradation (LETID), and PAN (Performance After Normalization) analysis. These comprehensive assessments evaluate the modules' reliability and performance across multiple dimensions. In this year's evaluation, Seraphim's Sable series TOPCon modules excelled across all testing parameters, once again demonstrating Seraphim's exceptional product quality and strong brand reputation. This recognition serves as a trusted benchmark for financiers, developers, and system operators, providing authoritative guidance for decision-making. Seraphim's demonstrated reliability ensures consistent power output and lower operational costs while enhancing project investment returns, thereby strengthening commercial viability and competitive edge in the global market. Tristan Erion-Lorico, Vice President of Kiwa PVEL, commented: 'Seraphim modules' exceptional resilience under rigorous testing conditions sets a new benchmark for the industry. We are delighted to see Seraphim once again achieve 'Top Performer' status. Their relentless commitment to quality and reliability is helping to push the boundaries of PV technology across the industry.' Mr. Polaris Li, Chairman of Seraphim, expressed his gratitude: 'We are honored to receive the 'Top Performer' from Kiwa PVEL. This achievement is the common result of all team's dedication and the professional recognition from Kiwa PVEL. As a pioneer in the industry, we remain committed to advancing technological innovation and delivering high-quality solutions that drive sustainable value for our global clients. This award not only acknowledges our past efforts but also motivates us to keep moving forward. Seraphim will continue to advance our technology and enhance our product performance, delivering even more efficient and reliable PV modules for our customers worldwide.' With 14 years of expertise in PV module manufacturing, Seraphim has remained committed to delivering superior quality. Moving forward, Seraphim will continue to build reliable module products for diverse applications through technological innovation, iterative R&D, and rigorous production processes—creating greater value for global customers and contributing to the global carbon neutrality goals.
