The deadly bomb cyclone that crashed into California last week will not be the end of dangerous storm conditions, with the state rushing to recover before another round of potentially damaging rain and winds make their presence felt. Governor Gavin Newsom has already declared a State of Emergency to help release crucial funding and resources to the […]
A viable plant-based alternative to fur is on the fashion horizon. San Francisco-based BioFluff has closed a pre-seed funding round, securing $500,000 for its plant-based fur made from plants. BioFluff uses organic renewable fibre plants combined with biotechnology to produce its innovative alternative material to animal fur. The product is also free from plastic, and chemics, […]
The American Cancer Society has announced a new research focus that will explore the link between plant-based meats and cancer prevention. With cancer the second leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States, the research will help advance the understanding of how plant-based meats contribute to healthy diet patterns and […]
Is your grout gunky with unsightly mildew? Is your sink hopelessly outdated? Are you over the pale green paint you put on the walls three years ago? Bathrooms and Kitchens make great winter projects because once they’re done, you can appreciate your handiwork every single day. And, there are plenty of ways to do it […]
Having provided Halloween inspiration for decades, Wednesday Addams is one of those rare characters that’s deserving of that often-overused label ‘iconic’. And now, the new Netflix show, “Wednesday,” dedicated to the Addams Family daughter, is giving everyone a newfound appreciation. This generation’s Wednesday, played flawlessly by Jenna Ortega, has captivated audiences, and the series quickly […]
This past year we saw a shift towards redefining “healthy,” which included a growing emphasis on body positive messages and the idea that health looks different on everyone. With COVID continuing to impact our lives in 2022, immune health continued to take center stage. Plant-based foods continue to soar in popularity. So what can we […]
Here’s something to look forward to in the new year: 2023 could give us a once-in-a-generation chance to see a brand new comet grace our skies. Stargazers can keep their eyes peeled for Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) throughout January and early February, although they’ll need a telescope or binoculars to spot it at first. As the comet […]
Tesla’s accused of violating national labor laws by allegedly telling employees at its Orlando, Florida location not to talk about pay and working conditions, as first reported by Bloomberg. In a complaint filed in September, the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) regional director in Tampa claims Telsa “told employees not to complain to higher level managers about their […]
When it comes to fashion and influence, it seems that 2022 belongs to Bella Hadid. From the supermodel’s viral catwalk moments to her eclectic street style – which is emulated by fashion fans the world over – her name has been the one on everyone’s lips. So, it should come as no surprise that the model has been […]
If you’ve ever lived in or even visited New England, you know that Dunkin’ iced and cold brew coffee is a year-round affair. No matter how low the temperatures go, people living from Connecticut to Maine simply cannot give up that icy beverage. Even the Boston Globe took note of the phenomenon in 2017, exclaiming in a headline, “‘Iced coffee […]