Swedish climate activist, Greta Thunberg, has refused to accept an environmental award, saying the climate movement needed people in power to start to “listen” to “science” and not awards. The young climate activist, who has rallied millions to her “Fridays for Future” movement, was honored at a Stockholm ceremony held by the Nordic Council, a […]
WWD broke the news that LeBron James‘ Miami boutique and brand UNKNWN has confirmed an upcoming collaboration with American fashion designer Thom Browne and his eponymous label. The basketball superstar is a known fan of Browne, having been spotted numerous times wearing a Thom Browne suit on the NBA catwalk. LeBron even purchased and suited […]
Facebook will no longer use the harmful language “undesirable” in the rejection messages it sends to potential advertisers. The change comes after reporting from The Verge in September and continued pressure from Facebook and Instagram’s body and skin positivity communities regarding the issue. Facebook used the word when rejecting ads that featured people who […]
The answer, unfortunately, is YES. The families of four dead from Legionnaires’ disease and 141 infected people can blame a hot tub display at the Mountain State Fair in North Carolina, according to state health officials. Legionella pneumophilia, the bacteria that lives in pooled water and infects those who inhale water droplets containing the bacteria, […]
Game 6 in Houston was nothing short of epic. It was captivating because the National’s blasts from Anthony Rendon, Juan Soto and Adam Eaton and the premier pitching of Strasburg on the biggest stage of his career — won it, 7-2, the game that had a little bit of everything has given the baseball universe the greatest gift of all. […]
Tomorrow’s Halloween, so you probably already have your costume ready, but how about your playlist? These 10 should absolutely be queued up and ready to go. “Monster Mash” — Bobby (Boris) Pickett “I Put a Spell On You” — Bette Midler “Thriller” — Michael Jackson “Ghostbusters” Theme — Ray Parker Jr. “This Is Halloween” — […]
Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, a notable figure in the “Friday” franchise and voice actor in the animated series “The Boondocks,” died at his home Los Angeles Tuesday at the age of 77, his family said. “It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the […]
Whether you just bought a house or you have lived there for a while, the fastest way to increase your home’s value is by making a plan. You will fare better if upgrades are made intentionally and not on impulse. Home improvement projects cost about 20 to 25 cents on the dollar. The other 75 […]
There are so many pumpkin beers on the shelves these days that it’s difficult to figure out what’s a trick and what’s a treat. The editors at Thrillist have done the tough work of drinking the best pumpkin beers in America to ensure your next six-pack is full of pumpkin spice and everything nice. Two […]
Community organizations and municipalities in Atlanta; Decatur, Ga.; Detroit; Oakland and Toledo, Ohio will receive grants totaling $256,500 to help transform vacant lots into sports, recreation and play spaces. The 13 awards, announced today, are part of ESPN’s RePlay initiative, a collaboration with Under Armour and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), one of the nation’s […]