Elevated Living

Is renewable energy an unrealistic ideal or our path toward a better future? A recent study shows that clean energy is becoming more effective and capable. Let’s explore what this shift means for our wallets, the environment, and our daily lives. Renewable Energy on the Rise The world is changing, and so is our energy. … Read more

Once a sought-after seafood eatery because of its affordable seafood, the American restaurant Red Lobster faced enormous challenges. But were the challenges of its own making?  Once Upon a Lobster The renowned Red Lobster restaurant opened its doors in 1968 in Florida. The founder, William Bristor Darden, was a successful businessman who is said to … Read more

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