More than one million people have fled Ukraine so far according to UN estimates, with a further three million expected to leave because of the Russian invasion. While countries across Europe have changed their immigration rules, making it easier for people to seek asylum and find safety, many have asked: what about pets? When we talk […]
Wildfires in Florida forced the evacuation of more than 1,000 homes on Sunday, including veterans in a nursing home. The Bertha Swamp Road fire engulfed 9,000 acres, while the Adkins Avenue fire covered just over 840 acres. Combined, the blazes have forced the evacuations of at least 1,100 homes in Florida’s Bay County, according to The Associated […]
After dealing with the worst pandemic in generations, many Americans are likely more wary of emerging outbreaks than they were in the past. So not that “bird flu” ever sounded amazing, but in 2022, you’re justified in wanting to know what exactly is happening. First, the bad news: Bird flu has recently been detected in the United States. […]
Video Game companies are halting their operations in Russia amid outcry over the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The video game world cutting ties with Russia could have a significant impact on the country’s economy. Russia is home to a vibrant gaming market, worth an estimated $2.3 billion in 2021, according to data firm Statista. With […]
On Thursday, March 3rd, Big Bear’s famed bald eagle pair Jackie and Shadow welcomed their first healthy chick in two years. “Shadow was on the nest for the hatching, he is a proud daddy!” read a Thursday post on the Facebook page of Friends of Big Bear Valley, which runs a popular web camera that monitors the bald […]
On March 1st, 1 Granary — the beloved fashion education platform founded by Ukrainian Central Saint Martins graduate Olya Kuryshchuk — published an open letter asking members of the fashion community to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as reported by Fashionista. Titled “Fashion Unites Against War,” it calls for the industry to use its capital and global […]
If the sight of the mercury creeping upward fills you with spring fever, we’re with you. We, too, are restless for the toastier and longer days that are just around the corner. But before you can kick back on a balmy evening with a crisp glass of rosé or a cool IPA, you’ve got to get […]
Sure, there are a ton of generic Easter candy options to fill your basket with, but do any of them feel like you? Apparently, the people at Peeps have decided that their iconic marshmallow chicks should be a bit more personal. Just Born Quality Confections, the Pennsylvania-based candy company behind Peeps, Hot Tamales, and Mike and Ike, has […]
AT&T today announced it’s field testing new 5G small cell radios that can hide on top of street lamp posts. The new radios were born out of a partnership between AT&T, mobile technology manufacturer Ericsson, and urban solutions provider Ubicquia. “It is virtually unseen from street level,” wrote Gordon Mansfield, AT&T’s VP of mobility access […]
One thing that’s hard to grasp about the climate crisis is that big changes can happen fast. Sometimes, in a matter of 48 hours or so, a mélange of ice about 21 miles wide and 15 miles deep can crack up and scattered into the sea. As a matter of fact, it already has – […]