As Vox reports, the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade is a development of enormous political and social consequence, one that could could almost immediately trigger tectonic changes in health and well-being. We know this due to important research published in 2020 that compared the fates of women who were forced to carry pregnancies to term versus […]
Why was last year’s Record Northwest Heat Wave so Devastating?
As the Pacific Northwest braces for its first heat wave of 2022, many residents are remembering – and not fondly – the deadly wave of 2021, when a dome of heat that settled near the western edges of North America last summer produced an unrelenting and historic heat wave across the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, Canada. […]
Netflix confirms an Ad-Supported Tier is actually Happening by the End of the Year
It’s about time! Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos has confirmed that the company plans to introduce an ad-supported tier to its streaming service in an interview at the Cannes Lions advertising festival, reports The Hollywood Reporter. And The New York Times reported last month that the company is aiming to roll out the new tier by the end of 2022. “We’ve […]
Harry Styles and Gucci Team Up on a New Collection
It was just a matter of time before Harry Styles went full Gucci. The Italian fashion house has announced a special collection designed by Alessandro Michele in collaboration — or, in Gucci jargon, “creative complicity” — with Styles himself. Dubbed the “HA HA HA” collection (a combination of “Harry” and “Alessandro,” as well as the written version […]
Rare So Cal Lightning Storm Strikes and Kills Woman and Her Dogs – First Death by Lightning in 2022
As AccuWeather reports, a woman and two dogs were reportedly killed by lightning while out on a morning walk on Wednesday, June 22, in Southern California, authorities said. The woman’s death was the first known lightning fatality in the United States this year. The lightning strike was reported near the San Gabriel River in Pico […]
Are you working on one of Thumbtack’s Top Summer Outdoor Home Improvement Projects for 2022?
It goes without saying that summer is synonymous with outdoor living. And the past two summers’ limited travel and increased time at home has no doubt inspired homeowners’ continued, rising determination to transform their space into a summer sanctuary, ideal for soaking up the sun (or shade). Outdoor home additions, upgrades, and remodels are top […]
Food delivery service Daily Harvest recalls 28,000 Lentil Crumbles After 470 Illnesses Reported
The meal kit delivery service Daily Harvest sets itself apart from competitors like HelloFresh and Blue Apron by focusing on vegan foods prepared only with organic fruits and vegetables. But as Food and Wine reports, despite its healthy claims, the company is now dealing with a severe health scare, recalling their recently-released French Lentil + Leek Crumbles after customers complained of […]
Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae Young to Star in New HGTV Show ‘Flipping El Moussas’
HGTV has just announced that Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae El Moussa (née Young) are taking their love to the small screen! The home makeover duo will star in a new HGTV show, tentatively titled The Flipping El Moussas. “We are so excited to bring viewers into our world to see the ins and […]
Lightyear says its $263,000 Solar-Powered car will go into Production Later This Year
V startup Lightyear revealed its first solar-powered electric vehicle, dubbed Lightyear 0, at an event earlier this month in the Netherlands. The vehicle, which Lightyear describes as production-ready, has 388 miles of range, 44 miles of which are derived from solar power alone. The company was founded in 2016 by a team of engineers who […]
Is All Gluten Bad For You?
Gluten-free options might be offered on every menu now, but is gluten actually an enemy for all? It’s clear that many people with food intolerances, and especially those with celiac disease, benefit from following a gluten-free diet. Celiac disease is a chronic digestive and immune disorder that damages the small intestine. The disease is triggered […]