Travel

Where I’ve been and of course the “Bucket List”

Whatever You Do, Don’t Try Dry Scooping, TikTok’s Latest “Wellness” Trend

Whatever You Do, Don’t Try Dry Scooping, TikTok’s Latest “Wellness” Trend

Briatney Portillo, 20, said she had a heart attack after trying a TikTok trend called “dry scooping,” which is reminiscent of the 2013 cinnamon challenge. Dry scooping involves eating a scoop of dry, caffeinated pre-workout formula without first diluting it in water.  In April, Portillo posted videos on her TikTok […]

The Cosmetic Surgery “Zoom Boom” Is Real — But There’s More To The Story

The Cosmetic Surgery “Zoom Boom” Is Real — But There’s More To The Story

While loss has been an inescapable theme of COVID-19 — loss of life, jobs, community, security, even our senses and hair — some have seen surprising gains during the pandemic. For video-chat giant Zoom, lockdown delivered an opportunity — and, within no time, a windfall — which had a curious […]

We Have A Lot Of Questions About Grimes’ A.I. Communism Theory

We Have A Lot Of Questions About Grimes’ A.I. Communism Theory

LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 09: Grimes attends 2019 Roc Nation THE BRUNCH on February 9, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Roc Nation ) Sure, we are already perpetually confused by Canadian musician Grimes. Like when she and Elon Musk named their child using […]

Naomi Osaka And The Necessity Of Refusal

Naomi Osaka And The Necessity Of Refusal

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rob Prange/Shutterstock (11896919c) Naomi Osaka of Japan in action during their second round match at the 2021 Internazionali BNL d’Italia WTA 1000 tournament Italian Open, Tennis, Foro Italico, Rome, Italy – 12 May 2021 On Monday, tennis champion Naomi Osaka announced that she was withdrawing from […]

Naomi Osaka Is Here To Remind Us: Work Won’t Love You Back

Naomi Osaka Is Here To Remind Us: Work Won’t Love You Back

One might say that tennis champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open under duress. It started last Wednesday, when Osaka notified her fans — in a now-deleted Instagram post — that she would not be attending post-game press conferences during the tournament. She cited concerns for her own mental health […]

Everything To Know About The Bizarre Drama Surrounding TikTok’s Texas Bee Lady

Everything To Know About The Bizarre Drama Surrounding TikTok’s Texas Bee Lady

Shot in Mendocino, CA on an organic bee farm Every corner of the internet has its own drama. And while the beekeepers of TikTok (yes, it’s a thing) aren’t exactly facing the kind of controversy that comes out of the Hype House, for example, the community is seeing possibly its […]

H&M’s Sustainable Summer Collection Has Swimwear For All Bodies & Budgets

H&M’s Sustainable Summer Collection Has Swimwear For All Bodies & Budgets

Summer in the UK always feels like a long time coming but the arrival of this one will be especially sweet. Now it’s finally just around the corner, you’ll want a warm-weather wardrobe that’s as exciting as your plans, whether you’re heading to the beach or hanging out in a […]

This Texas Valedictorian Ditched Her Approved Speech To Talk About Abortion Access

This Texas Valedictorian Ditched Her Approved Speech To Talk About Abortion Access

graduates standing after receiving their diplomas More than ever, it’s obvious that high school students are more attuned to what’s happening in the world than some of (many of, actually) our elected leaders. Case in point: Paxton Smith, a graduating senior from Dallas, Texas, who decided to ditch her pre-approved […]

Sophia Bush Calls One Tree Hill Dialogue A “Gross Older Man’s Fantasy”

Sophia Bush Calls One Tree Hill Dialogue A “Gross Older Man’s Fantasy”

Teen drama One Tree Hill may have been one of the most successful series of the early 2000s, but in the past few years many of the show’s stars and staff have revealed the toxicity that pervaded behind-the-scenes. Sophia Bush, who played Brooke Davis during the show’s 2003 to 2012 […]

Apparently, A Lot Of People Want To Buy Your Designer Trash

Apparently, A Lot Of People Want To Buy Your Designer Trash

PARIS, FRANCE – MAY 11: A passerby wears a gray jacket and holds a white Chanel shopping bag, in the streets of Paris, on May 11, 2020 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images) While luxury spending plummeted when the pandemic first took hold, the desire for designer goods […]