By Staff
Monday, October 3, 2022 11:27 AM
If you've been affected by Hurricane Ian, you might have some
clearing up to do at home. Head over to
The New York Times for a refresher on how to make sure you clean up everything safely, including what foods you should toss, what protection you should wear and more.
By Staff
Friday, September 30, 2022 12:30 PM
Last week, the Queen of Denmark stripped 4 of her grandchildren of their
royal titles, and the kids and their parents are reportedly not happy about it. Head over to
Fortune to learn more about this interesting royal drama.
By Staff
Thursday, September 29, 2022 11:48 AM
This week, musician Lizzo had the chance to play a crystal
flute that was originally made for President James Madison. Lizzo, a classically trained flautist, visited the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. to practice, and then played the flute on stage at her D.C. concert. Head over to the
Library of Congress' blog to learn more about this historical intstrument, its life up until now and how the Library conserves it.
By Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 2:08 PM
This week,
Burberry announced its newest chief creative officer, Daniel Lee. Lee will take over from Riccardo Tisci, who has been at the helm of Burberry for five years. Head over to the
New York Times to learn more about Lee, his years at Bottega Veneta and what change he might bring to the iconic British fashion brand.
By Staff
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 12:56 PM
This week, NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) made impact with an
asteroid, after 10 months in space. NASA
says this is the "world’s first planetary defense technology demonstration," showcasing that NASA can deflect an asteroid if need be. Head over to the
NASA website to learn more about this mission, or to
NASA's Twitter account to watch a video of the impact.
By Staff
Monday, September 26, 2022 12:58 PM
Hurricane Ian is expected to hit
Florida later this week. Head over to the
CDC for a detailed list of ways to prepare for hurricanes and other major storms.
By Staff
Friday, September 23, 2022 9:00 AM
Last week, President Biden told 60 Minutes that the COVID-19
pandemic is "over," a statement that has caused confusion and ignited debate among many. As
WebMD reports, "the U.S. alone is averaging more than 71,000 new cases and more than 400 deaths a day, and there are 500,000 cases and nearly 2,000 deaths each day around the world," so can a pandemic really be declared "over" under these circumstances? Head over to
WebMD for an in-depth look on the state of COVID-19 today, experts' opinions on if the pandemic is "over" or not and more.
By Staff
Thursday, September 22, 2022 11:40 AM
This week, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured the clearest view of
Neptune's rings in more than 30 years. Head over to the
NASA website to see the images and learn more about this amazing technology.
By Staff
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 12:06 PM
The World Health Organization this week
announced that Malawi has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, making it the first country in southern Africa and the fifth in all of Africa to achieve this. Head over to the
WHO website for more on this amazing achievement.
By Staff
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 11:40 AM
Hurricane Fiona grew to a Category 3
storm yesterday, and
The New York Times reports that it will strengthen further as it moves through the Atlantic. The storm has already caused serious damage in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Head over to
The New York Times for more on this storm.
By Staff
Monday, September 19, 2022 12:46 PM
Yesterday, Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest at Westminster Abbey in
London. Her Majesty's funeral was attended by thousands of people, including many world leaders, and was broadcast live all around the world. Head over to
British Vogue for a look at some of the most touching images from this historic moment.
By Staff
Friday, September 16, 2022 6:38 PM
What better place than
Vision Expo West to celebrate an anniversary? Yesterday, show attendees joined
Safilo Group’s CEO Angelo Trocchia and the new president & CCO of North America, Francesco Rinaldi Ceroni, for a
celebratory toast to commemorate Safilo Group’s 60th anniversary of commercial presence in North America.
By Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2022 4:11 PM
Yesterday, Vision Expo West attendees learned why the time for the optical industry to embrace the Metaverse is now. In a panel called
“The Optical Metaverse,” speakers covered what exactly the metaverse is and how to access it. Visit the
Vision Expo website to find out more about the panels and events they have planned.
By Staff
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 2:09 PM
After the passing of Queen Elizabeth II last week, one tradition seemed to baffle many: the beekeeper at Buckingham Palace
informing the Queen’s bees of her death. Head over to
The New York Times to learn more about this centuries old practice of “telling the bees.”
By Staff
Monday, September 12, 2022 12:03 PM
As the United Kingdom prepares for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, the country and the world is
reflecting on her life and legacy. Head over to
British Vogue for a look back at her life in pictures.