By Staff
Monday, May 13, 2024 2:09 PM
This weekend, a solar storm caused the
Northern Lights to be visible in places where they usually are harder to see, including the U.S. and the U.K. Head over to
TIME to learn more about this solar storm and to see some images from the phenomenon.
By Staff
Thursday, May 9, 2024 1:51 PM
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and
new research from the United Hospital Fund reports that the U.S. is experiencing a crisis when it comes to the mental health of teens. Head over to
WebMD for more on what's going on.
By Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 12:03 PM
After President Biden signed a law that could ban video-sharing app TikTok from use in the United States unless it is sold to another company, the app and its parent company, ByteDance, have
filed suit against the U.S. Head to
TIME for more about this ongoing story.
By Staff
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 2:46 PM
On Monday, 18 books were announced as either winners of or finalists for the
Pulitzer Prize. Head over to
The New York Times to see the full list alongside blurbs for each book.
By Staff
Monday, May 6, 2024 1:30 PM
Did you watch last night's
Met Gala arrivals and wonder to yourself: how does one even get invited to the biggest night in fashion? Well, if you want in on next year's event you might have to start building your connections now. Head over to
TIME for a look at the different ways people find themselves at the Met Gala.
By Staff
Friday, May 3, 2024 10:40 AM
It's the first Monday in May, which means one thing:
The Met Gala. Tonight, some of the biggest names in fashion and culture will gather on Fifth Avenue for the exclusive event. Head over to
The New York Times for a rundown on who is hosting this year's Gala, why they were chosen and more.
By Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024 11:39 AM
The DEA is close to
reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug, recognizing some of its medical uses. What would this reclassification mean in practice? Head over to
TIME for more.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 9:34 AM
The list of nominees for the
2024 Tony Awards was announced yesterday, with 36 shows competing against each other for awards. Head over to
The New York Times for a list of nominees, as well as reviews of the nominated shows.
By Staff
Monday, April 29, 2024 12:16 PM
The flu season in the United States appears to be over, as medical visits for
flu-like illnesses "dipped below the threshold for what's counted as an active flu season" for three weeks in a row,
ABC News reports. Head over to
ABC for a roundup of this year's flu season, and how it shaped up in comparison to years past.
By Staff
Friday, April 26, 2024 10:47 AM
This week, the CDC issued a health advisory regarding
fake Botox, which has made over 20 people sick since November 2023. But what is fake Botox, and how is it affecting people? Head over to
HuffPost for the rundown.
By Staff
Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:59 PM
A ban of the social media app
TikTok seems to be looming in the United States. Head over to
The New York Times for more on why the app is being banned, what's next and what lawmakers and app users have to say about it.
By Staff
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 11:27 AM
The National Weather Service is debuting a new system called
HeatRisk, which will help users to anticipate extreme heat and plan their weeks around it. Head over to
WebMD for more on this new system and how to access it.
By Staff
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 2:35 PM
This Monday, billions of people worldwide celebrated
Earth Day. But Earth Month, which stretches for all of April, is still going. Head over to
TIME for some surprising facts about Earth Day that you can lean on for the rest of the month.
By Staff
Monday, April 22, 2024 10:58 AM
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its newest
inductees this weekend, including Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, Peter Frampton, Mary J. Blige, Dave Matthews Band, Kool & the Gang, Foreigner and A Tribe Called Quest. Head over to
The New York Times for more.