The Hubble Space Telescope captured images of a mysterious show playing out on Saturn’s rings — ghostly, fleeting “spokes” that appear to move along the planet’s rings. And scientists can’t yet explain why the phenomena happen. As Accuweather reports, the return of the spokes is one of the earliest signs that Saturn is entering a […]
Ford Announces New 3.5 Billion EV Factory in Michigan for Stronger, Faster, and More Affordable High Tech Batteries
Ford has announced a $3.5 billion electric vehicle factory in its home state of Michigan, where it will produce EV batteries with a lithium iron phosphate chemistry that it says are more durable, faster charging, and more affordable than its current lineup of EVs. As The Verge reports, Ford will develop the LFP batteries alongside China’s Contemporary […]
It’s National Donor Day – Donate Life!
Observed every year on February 14th, National Donor Day is an observance dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ, eye and tissue donation. National Donor Day was started in 1998 by the Saturn Corporation and its partner, the United Auto Workers, and is supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. By educating and sharing […]
Burberry Starts a New Chapter
Anticipation is high for Daniel Lee’s debut collection as the new creative director of Burberry. According to Fashionista, ahead of the February 20 show, the brand wiped its social media clean, before rolling out a new campaign — the first of the Lee era — and dropping some exciting news. Back in December, Lee told Vogue Runway that “Burberry flies the flag for […]
Celebrated Photographer Annie Leibovitz is Ikea’s new Artist in Residence for 2023
Ikea appointed renowned American photographer Annie Leibovitz as the brand’s artist in residence in 2023. The decision to partner with Leibovitz came after the January release of Ikea’s 9th annual “Life at Home Report.” This year the furniture retail company is taking a different approach at showcasing the report’s findings with the help of Leibovitz. […]
Lake Champlain’s Popular Ice Fishing Tournament is Canceled due to Deadly Thin Ice
An annual ice fishing tournament on Vermont’s Lake Champlain has been forced to cancel after the deaths of three fisherman due to the lake’s historically thin ice this winter. The derby raises money for conservation on Lake Champlain, and the community looks forward to February for the ice fishing competition, but the organizers felt they […]
T-Mobile’s Widespread Outage forces Users into SOS Mode
T-Mobile is suffering what appears to be an increasingly widespread outage in the United States. The carrier has somewhat acknowledged the issues via its support account on Twitter, but there’s no timetable on when services will be restored for users. According to 9to5Mac, Downdector, a website that aggregates complaints of outages including user reports, indicates […]
More Than 400 Foods Have Been Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
Fresh Ideation Food Group, a Baltimore-based company, is recalling more than 400 of its products, including breakfast sandwiches, pre-made wraps, salads, sliced fruit, and yogurt, due to potential Listeria contamination. “During routine monitoring of our facility, we determined that listeria may be present in the facility,” the company said in a statement. “In an abundance of caution, we have […]
Marie Kondo has Given Up on Tidying Up – Here’s Why
Marie Kondo has given up on tidying up – at least for now. Posting on her website shortly after the birth of her third child in 2021, the Japanese organization expert reflected on motherhood, saying she had “eased up on herself” when it comes to tidying, and that it’s no longer at the top of her to-do […]
Spain’s Congress excludes Hunting Dogs from new Animal Rights Law, Sparking Controversy
Last week, Spain’s parliament passed a new animal rights bill that has stirred controversy as it excludes hunting dogs and other animals used in traditional rural activities, and which critics say panders to the country’s powerful hunting lobby. The law will overhaul the treatment of domesticated and wild animals in captivity, ban the sale of […]