TIME Debuts First-Ever ‘Kid Of The Year’ Gitanjali Rao

Bella Breakdown TIME magazine announces the first-ever ‘Kid of the Year’ honoring a 15-year-old scientist named Gitanjali Rao. The young Indian-American scientist is being honored for her efforts to combat social issues including cyberbullying, contaminated water, and opioid addiction. TIME selected Rao from a field of over 5,000 candidates (ages 8 to 16) to feature on the cover along with an interview with actress and activist Angelina Jolie. Rao is working to tackle social issues through her mission to create a global community of young innovators. Time Magazine introduces 'Kid Of The Year', Gitanjali Rao@gitanjaliarao @TIME #KidOfTheYear pic.twitter.com/zPrgQOVlpF —...

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Greta Thunberg: TIME’s Person Of The Year

Bella Breakdown She beat out President Donald Trump, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, the whistleblower in the Ukraine scandal and the collective group of Hong Kong protesters for the coveted and powerful title of Time’s person of the year for 2019. Up against established, career-driven adults and large bodies of people, it was 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg that was deemed most deserving of the influential title. Standing alongside Greta is the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team (athlete of the year), Lizzo (entertainer of the year). CEO of Disney Bob Iger (businessperson of the year) and the Public Servants...

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Beyoncé Applauds Michelle Obama’s Strength In Essay For TIME’s Most Influential

Bella Breakdown Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama is one of the many public figures named in TIME’s 100 most influential people list and if you ask Beyoncé the title is well-deserved. In an essay written in the former FLOTUS’ honor, the singer called her “powerful.” It is said that behind every successful man is a strong woman and Beyoncé made sure to applaud Obama’s strength throughout her eight years as First Lady. “She was strong and ambitious and spoke her mind without sacrificing honesty or empathy. That takes a lot of courage and discipline,” the...

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Summertime Sickness

Bella Breakdown As we make our way to the end of the summer months, we can’t help but savor our last few days of hot weather and weekend parties that go late into the night. You still might be participating in barbecues every weekend, and who could blame you? Barbecues have some of the best food! Summer, especially this particularly hot one, can be a breeding ground for foodborne illnesses. There are a number of foods you might be preparing for your summer meal that should be prepped with a lot of caution. 1. Poultry It’s super important that...

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Protect Your Skin This Summer

Bella Breakdown Since I was a young child, all I’ve ever wanted was an all over summer tan. Instead, my typically pasty self would burn like a boiling lobster, and then freckle. I was convinced that anytime I did get tan, it was because all of my freckles were connecting. I was completely irresponsible in the sun. I thought it was okay to let myself burn to the point of peeling, simply so I could obtain a fleeting tan. Now just a few years later, I find myself worried about new moles. I even notice wrinkles starting to form...

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