The US ban on foreign-made advanced robotic devices targets more than just futuristic humanoid machines. It also reaches into people’s homes by covering robot vacuums, too. As PCMag reports, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has confirmed that the newly announced ban, which stems from a White House order, covers both robot vacuums and robot lawn mowers. In announcing the […]
When it comes to fleece, Nike believes it has built a better mousetrap. As WWD reports, although the fabric in its countless iterations saturates the market, the Oregon-based sports brand is introducing Studio Fleece, a line it is billing as: “The Ultimate Uniform for the Everyday Athlete.” “Anyone can make fleece,” said Jill Gonzalez, senior manager of […]
Wildfire smoke is responsible for tens of thousands of deaths each year, and according to scientists, will do more harm to U.S. residents by midcentury than any other threat driven by climate change, including extreme heat. The Growing Health Toll of Wildfire Smoke on Public Health in the U.S. As NBC News reports, that’s the […]
When social media influencer Adelaide Saywell posted on TikTok that SSRIs, a commonly prescribed antidepressant medication, could make people more vulnerable to heat, it went viral and sparked a deluge of comments. “Wait seriously??? I just started taking it a month ago and am so hot all the time,” said one commenter. “I have been on sertraline for […]
The dog days of summer are barking and Labor Day is just around the bend, signaling the end of yet another epic season in the sun. But before you give your flamingo pool float one last hurrah, take a break with some home maintenance prep for the changing season ahead. Why worry now about what you can […]
Ooh, la, la, oyster fans, your day is here, because August 5th is National Oyster Day! In honor of the aphrodisiac mollusk (and there have been studies, so yeah, the rumor’s true!), here are fun facts, history, and serving/eating tips to honor the special foodie delight. (And by the way, it’s also National IPA Day, […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again at the center of baseball’s biggest debate, but team leadership says the criticism is aimed at the wrong target. After completing a blockbuster trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman and manager Dave Roberts rejected the growing claim that the franchise […]
Los Dodgers de Los Ángeles vuelven a estar en el centro del mayor debate del béisbol, pero la directiva del equipo asegura que las críticas están dirigidas al objetivo equivocado. Tras concretar un impactante canje por el as de los Tigres de Detroit, Tarik Skubal, el presidente de Operaciones de Béisbol de los Dodgers, Andrew […]
Zoe Saldaña está reconociendo el trabajo de escritura detrás de Lioness por ayudar a crear personajes femeninos que se sienten auténticos, multidimensionales y libres de los estereotipos tradicionales. Durante la premiere en Nueva York de la tercera temporada de la serie, Saldaña elogió al creador Taylor Sheridan por desarrollar personajes cuya identidad está definida por […]
Zoe Saldaña is giving credit to the writing behind Lioness for helping create female characters that feel authentic, multidimensional, and free from traditional stereotypes. During the New York premiere for the series’ third season, Saldaña praised creator Taylor Sheridan for developing characters whose identities are driven by personality, conviction, and experience instead of gender. She […]