AOC-endorsed district attorney candidate Tiffany Cabán wants to humanize NYC's prison system
Back in 2018, three Latina women — Jessica Ramos, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Julia Salazar — all won tight races in New York against more established opponents. Meanwhile, across the country, a total of 42 women of color, including…
By Opheli Garcia Lawler
A comprehensive guide to skiplagging — a travel hack that isn't for the faint of heart
By Rajul Punjabi
One afternoon a few summers back, I sat on a friend’s couch in New Orleans feverishly searching Kayak for flights back home to New York. I was on vacation but had landed an important job interview and had to return sooner than anticipated — in two…
Staying sober at parties is rough. Here's how to make it easier.
By Aly Semigran
The arrival of summer not only brings higher temperatures, but the onslaught of invites to seasonal outings like graduation parties, wedding receptions, backyard BBQs, and office happy hours. While these oft-boozy events may not be an issue for…
What to know if you're thinking about investing in the weed industry
By Mike Bruno
As more states legalize marijuana and products containing CBD (a compound in cannabis that doesn't get you high) come onto the market, the financial impacts of the drug's popularity are becoming increasingly clear. A handful of cannabis companies…
43 Fascinating Health Products Going Viral On Amazon
By Maria Cassano
Seemingly everywhere you turn, there's another health-related product that promises to change your life. Some of them can and do have an impact on your well-being, but up until now, it was especially difficult to separate the gimmicks from the…
The 11 most anticipated games of the rest of 2019
By Brittany Vincent
We’re nearly halfway through 2019, and there’s already a veritable treasure trove of excellent new video games to play through, from Resident Evil 2 to the upcoming Super Mario Maker 2. But as jam-packed as the first half of the year was, the second…
A new bill wants Facebook and Google to let you know exactly how much your data is worth
By AJ Dellinger
At the center of many discussions about tech privacy is the fact that companies are making a serious profit off of selling your personal info. But just how much is your data worth to the tech companies who collect it? You may soon find out.…
AOC-endorsed district attorney candidate Tiffany Cabán wants to humanize NYC's prison system
By Opheli Garcia Lawler
Back in 2018, three Latina women — Jessica Ramos, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Julia Salazar — all won tight races in New York against more established opponents. Meanwhile, across the country, a total of 42 women of color, including…
Two Italian cities will co-host the 2026 Winter Olympics
By Rachel Simon
The next Olympic games may still be over a year away, but if you're hungering for some competition-related news, you're in luck: it was announced on Monday, June 24 that Italy will host the 2026 Winter Olympics. As reported by People, Italy's games…
New research says unmarried women without kids are happier — but is that actually the case?
By Suzannah Weiss
If you’re a single woman, chances are you’ve been asked at some point when you plan to “settle down,” get married, or have kids. The people making these comments often presume that the surefire formula to a happy life, especially for women, is made…
Don't mistake Gmail's Confidential Mode for real privacy
By AJ Dellinger
It's odd that emails are still a primary means of conversation despite really not changing much over the years. At a time where privacy and security are increasingly in demand, companies have made attempts to make email more appealing to people…
These meal prep tips from chef Kevin Curry will change your relationship with food
By Marissa Miller
There’s no shortage of food and health influencers populating our Instagram Explore pages. But for meal prep novices and experts alike, Kevin Curry’s @fitmencook account manages to stand out. The chef, fitness expert, and author of Fit Men Cook…
6 questions to ask yourself before getting a dog
By Emma Sarran Webster
As many pet owners will tell you, getting a dog can be one of the best experiences of your life. And if you wanted to, you could probably head to a shelter on a whim and adopt one today. But that doesn’t mean you should — at least not without…
Cheetos and KFC's new chicken sandwich is the ungodly, possibly delicious collab of the summer
By Melissa Kravitz
Colonel Sanders and Chester Cheetah have teamed up for the junk food collaboration of the summer. A KFC Cheetos chicken sandwich is hitting KFC's menus this July, and it's being promoted as the "sandwich of your dreams" (or nightmares, depending on…
Here’s everything you need to brew your own beer at home
By Jen Fiegel
The hardest thing about making your own delicious beer at home might just be getting all the right equipment. There are plenty of supplies that are small, easy to forget, but very, very necessary (think: bottle caps and a gadget that will seal them…
Oregon’s Republicans won’t vote on a clean energy bill — so the governor called the police
By Morgan Forde
This week, Oregon was set to vote on the Clean Energy Jobs Bill (HB2020) which would have represented a historic commitment to reducing carbon emissions across the state’s energy, transportation, and industrial sectors — introducing a state-wide…
The U.K. will get half its energy from renewable sources by end of year
By Morgan Forde
Ten years ago, the U.K. derived almost 30% of its energy from coal alone (not counting other fossil fuels). Today, that number has shrunk to only 3% as the country is already on track to generate roughly half of its power from renewable energy…
Your old MacBook Pro's battery could catch fire — here's how to check if it's OK
By AJ Dellinger
Apple announced this week that it is issuing a voluntary recall on its 2015 MacBook Pro with Retina Display. According to the company, some units of the laptop contain a battery that can overheat. While we've all had our laptops run hot at some…
'Queer Eye' star Tan France will make over Tina Fey, Pete Davidson and more on his new show
By Melissa Kravitz
Fans may still be celebrating Netflix's recent renewal of Queer Eye for two more seasons, but followers of stylist Tan France now have another reason to rejoice. Buzzfeed reports that the Utah-based fashionista will star in his own makeover series,…
How to bring your dog into work without pissing everyone off
By Emma Sarran Webster
These days, it seems like companies are constantly trying to one-up each other by offering employees work perks, from piles of free snacks to in-office happy hours. Arguably one of the best benefits touted by some places is the ability for people to…
More and more 2020 candidates want to break up big tech — but is it actually possible?
By AJ Dellinger
Bernie Sanders told Politico this week that he wants to break up big tech companies. Elizabeth Warren is also adamant about it and has laid out a fairly comprehensive plan for it in a Medium post. In a New York Times interview series, a number of…
Decriminalizing sex work is an issue 2020 presidential candidates can no longer avoid
By Opheli Garcia Lawler
Sex work is often ignored by mainstream politicians unless they're demonizing it. Still, it's continuing to gain momentum as a national issue in the 2020 election. Two Democratic presidential candidates, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders,…
Scientists are baffled by a weird mollusk that eats rocks and poops sand
By Tebany Yune
It looks squishy, almost like a slug, and it fits in the palm of a hand like a big, fat grub. It might be kind of cute if you like tube things that look a bit like cloudy jelly. All right, so this newly discovered creature doesn't have much to go on…
Rihanna just sent a not-so-subtle message to fans hounding her for new music
By Opheli Garcia Lawler
Rihanna, reigning goddess of music, makeup, fashion, and more, is mastering a new trade: the art of the troll. For many months, loyal fans have been begging for new Rihanna music to accompany the star's highlighter drops and lingerie designs. And…