At just under 3.75 inches in length, the Vallarta mud turtle, endemic to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is thought to be the smallest turtle species in the world. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most endangered, as rapid urbanization in the bustling tourist city threatens its only natural habitat. The species was first described just five years […]
A California judge is allowing Microsoft to close its acquisition of Activision Blizzard after five days of grueling testimony. As The Verge reports, Microsoft still faces an ongoing antitrust case by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), but Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley has listened to arguments from both the FTC and Microsoft and decided to deny […]
In a major blow to stargazers across the country, the the latest meteorological data indicates that the US probably won’t see the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, this week despite prior forecasts. As The Independent reports, early forecasts published by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geological Institute first predicted that the northern lights could be visible […]
Blumarine and Heaven by Marc Jacobs are delivering the collaboration of the summer as the It girl-approved brands are coming together to present a special capsule. According to Hypebae, the collection, which is naturally inspired by an unabashedly girl Y2K aesthetic, is captured by none other than Petra Collins and styled by Lotta Volkova, using a high school as the backdrop, evoking an […]
The weather’s warm, the sun is out, and summer is in full swing. But between backyard barbecues and summer vacations, you should take some time to tick off some items on your home maintenance checklist. One vital mid summer to-do, especially during the extreme heat so much of the country is seeing, is checking to […]
Just in time for the Women’s World Cup, Calvin Klein has recruited its own team of world-class athletes for their latest “Calvins or Nothing” campaign, announcing their new muses featuring the likes of Alex Morgan, Chloe Kelly, Kenza Dali, Mana Iwabuchi, and Mary Fowler. Captured expertly by photographer Brianna Capozzii, the intimate photo series displays a visual […]
A New Jersey pickle company has gotten itself in, well, a legal pickle after being accused of stealing proprietary secrets from another pickle-maker. Grillo’s Pickles has filed a complaint against Patriot Pickle alleging that Patriot had access to Grillo’s recipe while it worked as a co-packer for Grillo’s pickles, and it’s now using both Grillo’s process and recipe to make […]
Anyone who drinks coffee knows it boost your energy levels and your mood, and even boost your workouts, but many are afraid to grab a cup to avoid dehydration. However, multiple studies have now found that while caffeine is a diuretic, it is not dehydrating — as long as you don’t drink too much. It all […]
What is Prime Day? Prime Day is a global annual savings event that falls over a two-day period and is exclusive to Amazon Prime members. During this sale, shoppers can expect steep discounts across categories including beauty, tech, home, fashion, kitchen and more. According to NBC’s Today Show, last year, Prime Day was available in multiple countries, reaching Amazon Prime members […]
A growing El Niño in the Pacific Ocean would normally foreshadow a slower-than-normal Atlantic hurricane season. This year, however, may be different. As The Weather Network reports, temperatures across the Atlantic Ocean are running much higher than normal, to the point that experts are astounded by the temperature anomalies we’ve seen in the past couple of months. […]