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Perrier’s bubbles are in hot water. France orders Nestlé to remove unauthorized filters or lose the “natural” label.

May 10, 2025

Primark has launched free “Love It for Longer” clothing repair workshops in the U.S., aiming to extend garment lifespan and reduce textile waste. The initiative, which has hosted nearly 400 workshops across Europe, teaches basic mending skills like sewing buttons, fixing hems, and adding pockets. Attendees receive a free sewing kit, repair booklet, and tote […]

May 10, 2025

A year’s worth of firsts, captured in 3D. Apple’s new short film shows how spatial video brings memories back to life.

May 10, 2025

Disney swaps Pleakley’s floral frocks for digital disguises—and fans are not having it.

May 10, 2025

Tesla has canceled its $16,000 Cybertruck range extender, leaving buyers without the promised extra miles. The add-on, expected to boost range by 120–130 miles, was quietly removed from Tesla’s site before the official announcement. Customers who placed $2,000 deposits will receive full refunds, but many are frustrated. Tesla hasn’t given an official reason, but speculation […]

May 10, 2025

Designer inhalers? KAWS’s latest collection turns everyday wellness items in Thailand into collectible art.

May 10, 2025

Freelance design platforms like Fiverr and Upwork are exploiting designers by promoting a race to the bottom, undervaluing their skills with low-paying gigs and harsh competition. It’s time for designers to reclaim their worth, set fair prices, and demand respect for the creativity and expertise they bring to the table.

May 10, 2025

The Design Museum in London is set to unveil Wes Anderson: The Archives, a major exhibition exploring the director’s distinctive visual style and storytelling techniques. Opening November 21, 2025, the showcase will feature over 600 objects, including costumes, props, storyboards, and stop-motion puppets from his iconic films. Organized with La Cinémathèque Française, the exhibition offers […]

May 9, 2025

While cardinals unplugged, CBS plugged in a sacrilegious term—and now viewers are clutching their pearls and calling for divine intervention.

May 9, 2025

Netflix is officially pulling Black Mirror: Bandersnatch from its library on May 12, 2025, marking the end of its choose-your-own-adventure era. The interactive special, which debuted in 2018, let viewers control the story’s outcome, blending gaming mechanics with television. Netflix cites technological limitations and a shift toward gaming experiences as reasons for the removal, with […]

May 9, 2025

“Like they have a superpower”: South Korea’s “sea women” may hold the key to understanding human adaptation in extreme environments.

May 9, 2025

NYC sculpts a new narrative with a statue who’s changing the face of public monuments.

May 9, 2025

Khloé Kardashian has officially launched Khloud Protein Popcorn, a high-protein snack designed to offer a health-conscious yet flavorful alternative to traditional popcorn. Available at Target and online, Khloud features 7 grams of protein per serving, using a proprietary blend of milk protein isolate and seasoning called “Khloud Dust”. The popcorn is non-GMO, gluten-free, kosher, and […]

May 9, 2025

The automaker’s robotaxi dreams hit a legal speed bump for being “too generic” to trademark.

May 9, 2025

Blogging is still at the heart of WordPress’s strengths. The content management system (CMS) started as a blogging platform and continues to shine. Its goal is to democratize publishing, after all. Those old-school roots are still evident. However, new technologies are here to help you take your blog to the next level. We’re talking (of […]

May 9, 2025

The Media Library is a vital part of WordPress. It’s where we upload images, documents, audio, and video for use on our websites. The feature has seen minor improvements, but still lacks some advanced features. It can also be difficult to manage on large sites with lots of files. Plus, there’s no built-in support for […]

May 9, 2025

Employers are busy people. They have the time-consuming task of sifting through and reading many applications and resumes before finally selecting the perfect person. When you have the task of looking through so many resumes, you’re not only looking for candidates with the most experience or best skills, but you’re also looking for something that […]

May 9, 2025

Let’s be real: if your business isn’t showing up online in 2025, you might as well be invisible. 😬 Whether you’re a bakery in Pittsburgh’s Strip District or a landscaping crew in Miami, your digital presence is often the first impression you make—and in this market, first impressions are everything. After analyzing over 1,000 local Pittsburgh-area businesses, we uncovered a […]

May 8, 2025

Salt Lake City has adopted three new official city flags to circumvent Utah’s HB77, a law banning non-sanctioned flags—including Pride and Juneteenth flags—on government property. Mayor Erin Mendenhall unveiled the flags, which incorporate the Sego Lily emblem, making them legally compliant while preserving their symbolic meaning. The move, approved by the City Council, aims to […]

May 8, 2025

Ryan Reynolds has teamed up with Tim Hortons to launch Ryan’s Scrambled Eggs Loaded Breakfast, a new menu item featuring scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, bacon or sausage, and chipotle sauce. The limited-time dish is available across Tim Hortons locations in Canada and the U.S. Reynolds, known for his humor, also stars in a quirky ad spoofing […]

May 8, 2025