Jubilee Media wants to build political empathy through YouTube debates
Jubilee founder Jason Y. Lee wants to solve the problem of media echo chambers. Lee’s idea is relatively simple: Present professionally filmed, two-sided debates on YouTube, and give the exchanges...
View ArticleAmid a water crisis in Colombia and Ecuador, vital wetlands need saving
Rural communities in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador are fighting to protect fragile high-altitude wetlands that regulate the area’s water cycles, as sharp water and energy rationing hit both...
View ArticleWalgreens plans to close 1,200 stores, with 500 locations shuttering in the...
Walgreens is targeting to close approximately 1,200 stores over the next three years, with 500 of those closures happening in the 2025 fiscal year, the drugstore company told Fast Company. In June,...
View ArticleNew England’s fall foliage is back and drawing leaf-peepers from around the...
New England leaf-watching season is in full swing, as people from as far as Florida and Berlin flock to the region for scenic drives, train rides and bus tours to soak in the splendid hues of red,...
View ArticleNASA launches Europa Clipper to Jupiter’s ocean moon. Here’s why
A NASA spacecraft rocketed away Monday on a quest to explore Jupiter’s tantalizing moon Europa and reveal whether its vast hidden ocean might hold the keys to life. It will take Europa Clipper 5 1/2...
View Article‘She was trying to warn us’: Why an old conspiracy theory about Beyoncé and...
Following the highly publicized arrest and indictment of rapper Diddy, chronically online internet sleuths and tinfoil hat–wearing conspiracy theorists have been doing what they do best: spreading...
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Delta is redesigning its aircraft cabins for a ‘premium’ feel
For months, Delta has been ramping up its play to become a more luxurious, premium-first airline. Today, the company announced it will be redesigning its aircraft interiors “from nose to tail” to...
View ArticleIndigenous groups in Brazil weren’t consulted in major carbon credits deal
Indigenous organizations in the Brazilian state of Para said they were not consulted by the government before it signed a deal with multinational companies to sell carbon offset credits to support...
View ArticleWhy Washington State’s landmark climate law may be repealed soon
A groundbreaking law that forces companies in Washington State to reduce their carbon emissions while raising billions of dollars for climate programs could be repealed by voters this fall, less than...
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Housing data reveals how swing states could flip red or blue in the 2024...
The height of the pandemic years saw millions of Americans moving across the country. And those population shifts in the housing market could have a dramatic impact on the political leanings of...
View ArticleSpotify is adding new markets to its music video test
Spotify is expanding its beta test of adding music videos to the platform by several dozen regions, though it still is unavailable in the U.S. Spotify introduced music videos to its platform earlier...
View ArticleASML stock price plunges after accidental earnings release, taking Nvidia and...
Chip stocks are tumbling. But why? Shares of Dutch chipmaker ASML Holding plunged more than 17% Tuesday after the semiconductor equipment maker missed third-quarter earnings estimates and forecast...
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How Tom Holland’s struggle with ‘Dry January’ inspired this new non-alcoholic...
After a particularly boozy holiday season nearly three years ago, Tom Holland opted to take a short break from alcohol. The Spider-Man actor participated in “Dry January,” a health...
View ArticleWhat are VTubers? The controversial class of streamers, explained
VTubers, the internet creators who use digital avatars while live-streaming, blew up on YouTube in the late 2010s. Since then, the streamers have expanded across other platforms. Twitch’s most popular...
View ArticleExperts weigh in on U.S. retail sales for the holidays
The largest retail trade group in the United States said Tuesday that it expects consumers to spend more during the upcoming holiday shopping season but the growth in sales to be slower than last year...
View ArticleThe world’s second Sphere is coming to the Middle East
The world’s second Sphere is planned to be built in the capital of the United Arab Emirates after the opening of the first giant dome entertainment complex in Las Vegas.Abu Dhabi’s Department of...
View ArticleHow pop hit ‘OMG’ became the perfect anthem for the Mets
It’s a pop hit like many others: An ascending chorus, an addictive hook, a warm rhythm. But “OMG,” performed by New York Mets infielder Jose Iglesias, has become the perfect anthem for the team’s...
View ArticleThe U.S. gender wage gap is growing. Here’s why
Just how much of a setback was the COVID-19 pandemic for U.S. working women?Although women who lost or left their jobs at the height of the crisis have largely returned to the workforce, a recent...
View ArticleParis announces a $55 million plan to revamp Notre Dame area into a green oasis
As Notre Dame gears up to reopen its doors in December, Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revival, bringing nature back to the forefront of the City of Light.Beyond restoring the cathedral’s...
View ArticlePayment apps are popular, but here’s why you shouldn’t store money in them
Connor Tomasko grew up wary of credit cards. As she taught herself more about managing money, she realized that many people also have bad habits when it comes to payment apps. Tomasko, 31, a freelance...
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