Increasing Demand for Streaming Services Causes Internet to Slow Down Posted May 9, 2020 The video-streaming industry is thriving, but it is slowing down the internet. As more people around the world are forced to stay at home because of the spread…
Elderly Woman Becomes Famous Fitness Social Media Personality Posted May 5, 2020 Joan MacDonald, a 73-year-old Canadian, is now a famous fitness Instagram personality with over 500,000 followers. Three years ago, MacDonald was overweight and in poor health.…
Artwork by Famous Spanish Artist Discovered in Thrift Store Posted April 25, 2020 An art piece donated to a thrift store in North Carolina turned out to be an original work by Spanish painter Salvador Dalí. Wendy Hawkins, a volunteer at the Hotline Pink Thri…
Startup to Send Tourists to Space Posted April 18, 2020 Axiom Space, a spaceflight service startup, will make it possible for tourists to travel to space. The startup has partnered with rocket and spacecraft manufacturer SpaceX to s…
Museum Acquires Private Collection of Famous Writer’s Old Things Posted April 6, 2020 The Charles Dickens Museum in London has acquired a private collection that features memorabilia of renowned British writer Charles Dickens. The museum had the…
Environmental Activists Protest against London Fashion Week Posted March 29, 2020 Environmental activist group Extinction Rebellion staged a demonstration urging the UK government to cancel London Fashion Week. To gather support, the group c…
Gaming Company Creates Biggest US E-Sports Facility Posted March 18, 2020 Lifestyle brand and gaming firm 100 Thieves created the biggest headquarters for e-sports, or competitive and organized online gaming, in the United States. The facility, calle…
US Government to Set Restrictions on Emotional Support Animals Posted March 5, 2020 Because of numerous cases involving untrained animals in recent years, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed to limit the number of emotional support animals (ESA…
More Travelers Aim for Break from Technology, Report Says Posted February 29, 2020 Digital detoxes, or periods of time when using electronic devices are deliberately avoided, are becoming popular among travelers, a report says. Black Tomato, …
Cruise Ship Sets Sail to Visit All Seven Continents Posted February 22, 2020 The Silver Whisper ship has embarked on a journey around the world to visit all seven continents. Silversea Cruises, which owns the Silver Whisper ship, is