Despite rising sea surface temperatures across the globe, the emergence of an Atlantic Niña has brought cooler waters to portions of the Atlantic. However, as The Cool Down (TCD) reports, experts believe that its potential effects may be short-lived. What is Atlantic Niña, and What Does it Do? An Atlantic Niña, characterized by persistent cool […]
Fashion Labels are Lining Up to Get the Bratz Treatment
Before Pinterest moodboards and Instagram baddies became a trend, Bratz dolls set the blueprint. Wearing sky-high platforms, the sharpest cat eye and endless animal print, they were the ultimate Y2K. But instead of fading away, the dolls have only gotten stronger and dare we say it, cooler, even sparking a highly anticipated live-action movie, that will feature living Bratz doll herself, Kim Kardashian. […]
Starbucks Secret Menu isn’t so Secret Anymore
Starbucks secret menu is a secret no more. As Food & Wine reports, the coffee giant is making it official, by finally adding its long-kept secret menu to their app. Launched in the Starbucks app on Monday, the menu will appear under the “offers” tab, starting with four new drink options: Cold Brew that tastes like […]
Zuckerberg Eyes More Mega Data Centers to Develop “AI Superintelligence”
In his pursuit to create “AI superintelligence,” Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg is teasing plans to build not one, but several energy-hungry data centers dedicated to AI training. As PCMag reports, back in January, Zuckerberg mentioned creating a data center so large it would cover large parts of Manhattan island if placed in New York City. On Monday, […]
Shark Week? Try Shark Summer.
On July 4, a shark attack occurred off the coast of Long Island, already marking the third unprovoked U.S. attack for 2025. Luckily, the incident only resulted in minor injuries to the 20-year-old victim. She was wading in waist deep waters at Jones Beach State Park just after 4pm when something bit her lower leg. […]
New Research Says These 5 Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Greatly Reduce Your Cancer Risk
Can cancer be avoided? Not always, but according to recent research published by the American Cancer Society, about 4 in 10 cases and approximately 50% of cancer deaths in the United States can be attributed predominantly to lifestyle factors you can change, including smoking, diet, exercise habits and even simply getting the recommended doses of a […]
Justin Bieber’s Brand New Fashion Brand SKYLRK Launches, and Sells Out Instantly
After over a year of teasing, Justin Bieber‘s launched his brand new label SKYLRK with his first collection on Friday. Featuring footwear, clothing and accessories, the brand’s debut launch pretty much sold out immediately. This isn’t Bieber’s first foray into the world of fashion. He launched his Drew House brand back in 2018 with Ryan Good, but had […]
Influencers Are the New Home Tastemakers
Design inspiration can come from anywhere, but pop culture references and social media influencers seem to be playing more and more of a leading role in home and interior design trends these days. According to Thumbtack’s Top Home and Interior Design Trends for 2025, social media influencers and celebrity homes are having the strongest influence on […]
US Government Announces Contract for Elon Musk’s xAI to Modernize the Defense Department
A week after Elon Musk’s Grok dubbed itself “MechaHitler” and spewed antisemitic stereotypes, the US government has announced a new contract granting the chatbot’s creator, xAI, up to $200 million to modernize the Defense Department. As The Verge reports, xAI is one of several leading AI companies to receive the award, alongside Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI. But the […]
Weather Whiplash: What it Does, and Why it Matters
If you feel like you’ve been getting more and more weather whiplash from sudden and drastic temperature changes, you aren’t alone. Weather whiplash has been plaguing much of the world recently, and now there’s scientific proof. A study found that sudden, drastic temperature changes are becoming faster, more frequent and more intense. A changing climate […]