If there was ever a cause to celebrate the end of summer, it would be because of Labor Day sales. And this year, our all-time favorite retailers and brands — from Reformation and Abercrombie & Fitch to Nordstrom Rack and Net-A-Porter — are showing up to the big shopping blowout early. Cash in on deals […]
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. On July 18, federal wildfire managers placed the nation under a designation known as Preparedness Level 5 — bureaucratic code for all hands on deck or, as one veteran wildland firefighter called it, […]
In the past few years, the price-per-watt for solar panels has dropped dramatically. This has led to a number of downstream effects beyond simple cost savings. For example, many commercial solar farms have found that it’s now cheaper to install a larger number of panels in fixed positions, rather than accepting the extra cost, maintenance, […]
Katy Perry will be the recipient of the Video Vanguard Award at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards next month. The pop star will also perform a career-spanning medley of her biggest hits during the September 11 ceremony, which will be broadcast live from UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Last year, Shakira accepted the […]
Some footage has surfaced that was shot for an unproduced reboot of the family horror series Are You Afraid of the Dark? This version of the series was being developed by director Jared Pelletier, who says that “this was shot years ago when the IP was being rebooted.” While he was working on this, the […]
Leave a Comment This seaweed salad is colorful, delicious, and boldly flavored with sesame dressing. If you enjoy seaweed salads at Japanese restaurants, try this fun twist on the concept. Many prepared seaweed salads are colored with food dyes, but this one obtains its lively color from veggies. If you’re relatively new to seaweed, like […]
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Is there anything more pathetic than a used plastic bag? They rip and tear. They float away in the slightest breeze. Left in the wild, their mangled remains entangle birds and choke sea […]
Canadian consumer goods testing site RTINGS has been subjecting 100 TVs to an accelerated TV longevity test, subjecting them so far to over 10,000 hours of on-time, equaling about six years of regular use in a US household. This test has shown a range of interesting issues and defects already, including for the OLED-based TVs. […]
Dean Roberts, the experimental composer and multi-instrumentalist who performed in the New Zealand noise trio Thela before embarking on a series of solo projects and records with Autistic Daughters, died this week, his labels Erstwhile and Kranky announced yesterday (August 14). Roberts died in his sleep, Erstwhile’s Jon Abbey wrote, citing the musician’s sister. Roberts […]
LAPD officials expect multiple arrests as they bring one suspect linked to Matthew Perry’s death into custody. Update: Five defendants have been charged concerning the ketamine-related death of Matthew Perry. The five individuals include a live-in assistant, two doctors, and a woman known as the “Ketamine Queen.” According to U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada, the five […]
