In a long-awaited victory for Animal Rights organizations, the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act was signed into law by President Biden on December 23. The news comes shortly after the bill was passed by both the House and then the U.S. Senate by a vote of 83-11 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7776). But of course the big winner […]
The death toll continues to rise in western New York, where Winter Storm Elliott dumped feet of snow on the area that left emergency services stalled and residents trapped in homes and cars. In Buffalo, winds gusted around 70 mph at the height of the storm and as much as 49 inches of snow fell. […]
The world’s largest whales are more than just astonishing creatures. As CNN reports, much like the ocean, soil and forests, new research shows that whales can help save humanity from the accelerating climate crisis by sequestering and storing planet-heating carbon emissions. In a paper published earlier this month in the journal Trends in Ecology & Evolution, climate […]
When writer Jason Chen coined the term “gorpcore” in The Cut back in 2017, he wasn’t discovering a new trend — he simply put a label on an aesthetic we were already familiar with: fashion that leans towards an outdoorsy fitness motif, like something you might see on a hiker or a camper (if they were trend-conscious), with […]
Wendy’s is really taking the Season of Giving to heart by supporting both the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and our collective love for the Frosty. Now through January 29, 2023, fans of the icy dessert treat can purchase a Frosty Key Tag for $2, which entitles them to one free Jr. Frosty (yes, including the limited-time […]
One of the new features of iOS 16.2, which was officially released to all users this month, is the new Home app architecture. According to Apple, this new architecture makes the experience of using HomeKit accessories more efficient and reliable. However, the company has now pulled the option to upgrade to the new architecture as […]
Real estate investor and TV personality and home renovation guru Christina Hall blames her mercury and lead poisoning on all of the “gross houses” she’s been in. The former host of Flip or Flop on HGTV, and current host of Christina on the Coast, sees Hall explore a number of properties as she aims to renovate and sell […]
After Justin Bieber slammed H&M on social media for releasing a collection allegedly “without [his] permission and approval,” the retailer announced it was pulling the products from its website and in stores. Earlier this week, the pop star posted on his Instagram (now expired) Stories: “I didn’t approve any of the merch collection that they put up at H&M… all […]
Google’s plans for its Pixel phone lineup from 2023 to 2025 have been leaked, according to Android Authority. Last week, they published a timeline full of information from a source it called “anonymous but trustworthy,” saying that it’s vetted the plans and warning that some outcomes were more likely than others. Here’s the rundown: Android Authority says that there’s […]
The U.S. life expectancy has dipped to the lowest it’s been since 1996, according to final mortality data published last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC’s final report for overall death across the nation in 2021 stated that over 3.4 million Americans died that year, an increase of more than 80,000 […]