Elevated Living

A cache of artifacts found in Massachusetts and looted from Okinawa, Japan, have been repatriated by the FBI. Treasure Chest in Boston Image Credit: Shutterstock / Christopher Penler 22 historic Japanese artifacts have been returned to Okinawa from the USA, after they were found in an attic in Boston, Massachusetts. Return to Okinawa Image Credit: … Read more

The home design trends of the past have always been influenced by the generation that grew up in them. For boomers, certain styles and designs were considered the epitome of sophistication and elegance, and they often embraced these trends as part of their frugal living ethos. We take a look at 40 of these forgotten … Read more

Netflix has finally responded to another lawsuit claiming that the company has defamed another person allegedly portrayed in a biographical series. Million-Dollar Lawsuit Billion-dollar streaming service Netflix has vowed to fight a multi-million dollar lawsuit levied against the company by a woman who has claimed she was defamed by the network’s hit series ‘Baby Reindeer.’ … Read more

California, known for its sun-soaked beaches, tech innovation, and cultural diversity, is also becoming famous for a slew of new legislation that’s causing some residents to reconsider their stay. Here’s a closer look at the new laws on the books for 2024 and why they’re sparking controversy and migration. 1. The Tech Tax In an … Read more

Think you’re doing enough for the environment? Think again. Here are 30 tips that will show just how much more you can do—and how much you probably haven’t even considered. 1. Skip Air Travel Stop flying. Yes, your vacations and business trips are killing the planet. Trains or buses are better, but how often do … Read more

One of Kia’s most popular SUV models has been recalled en masse for the second time this year. 463,000 Telluride’s Recalled The American branch of vehicle manufacturer Kia has recalled nearly 463,000 Kia Telluride SUVs across the country, due to the risk that its seats could spontaneously catch on fire while driving. Submitted to the … Read more

A range of ‘microdosing chocolate bars” have been linked to eight instances of sickness and six hospitalizations, leading to a nationwide FDA investigation.  Microdosing Chocolate Bars Causing Illness Eight people have taken ill after eating ‘microdosing’ mushroom chocolate bars, with six people taken to hospital, according to a statement from the Food and Drug Administration … Read more

This month some AT&T customers experienced their second major outage this year, adding to the list of issues that could drive users away from the telecommunications company. Tuesday Outage Last Tuesday one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies, AT&T, experienced widespread outages starting from 1 pm Eastern Time and continuing for several hours. AT&T and … Read more

Many of us go through our day-to-day lives without thinking much about the environment. But the truth is, common daily habits contribute significantly to environmental degradation. Here’s a look at how our routines are hurting the planet and what we can do to make a change. 1. Excessive Water Use Leaving the tap running while … Read more

Two shipping companies have been fined after knowingly hiding a large oil spill in the Atlantic Ocean. $2 Million Fine for Oil Waste Spill Two shipping companies have agreed to pay a $2 million fine in court after the motor tanker “PS Dream,” owned by the companies, dumped oil waste into the Atlantic Ocean on … Read more