We’ve shared hints of it over the past few weeks, but now it really is here: pumpkin spice season. Though autumn hasn’t quite arrived, a bevy of brands — from Krispy Kreme to Dunkin’, Dairy Queen, 7-Eleven, and more — are already rolling out products flavored with that magical mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and clove. We’re not mad about it!
“Secret Warehouse” of Titanic Artifacts Contains Perfume, Etched Glassware, and More
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It’s no mystery where on the North Atlantic seafloor the RMS Titanic is located. What is a mystery to most is the location of a “secret warehouse” packed with thousands of priceless artifacts from the world’s most famous shipwreck. Recently, the BBC was given a rare opportunity to tour the warehouse, with the outlet cryptically revealing that it’s “somewhere in Atlanta, Georgia.” Inside were etched glassware, tiny buttons, and vials of perfume you can still smell, as well as a handbag made from alligator skin and a bathtub. All provide a window into life on the ship and the untold stories of its ill-fated passengers. “Titanic is something that we want to respect,” Tomasina Ray, the director of collections for the company that has recovered these items, told the outlet. “We want to make sure that we’re preserving the memory, because not everyone can go down to Titanic, and we want to be able to bring that to the public.” Scroll through a gallery of some of the artifacts.
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Selena Gomez and Google Announce $10M Teen Mental Health Initiative
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The new school year has begun for many — and thanks to actor and singer Selena Gomez’s charity, the Rare Impact Fund, and Google’s philanthropic arm, more classrooms will be equipped to kick things off on a grounded, mindful note. This week, Google.org and Gomez announced a $10 million Teen Mental Health Initiativeto directly finance mental health-related projects created by high school teachers on DonorsChoose, a classroom crowdfunding platform. It’s a move that will affect about 1 million high schoolers and 10,000 educators. “As young people find their way through the world, it’s crucial that they get guidance in building healthy, positive, and productive mental health habits,” Gomez, a longtime mental health advocate, wrote in a blog post for Google.org. “Few people are in a better position to help do this than teachers.” The idea behind the initiative is simple but profound: help teachers better help students. “Mental well-being and academic achievement are inextricably tied,” Alix Guerrier, CEO of DonorsChoose, said in a statement. “Our recent research shows more than 70% of public school teachers are concerned about their students’ mental health.”
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Wyoming Launches New Instagram Filter to Keep Animals and Humans Safe
It’s a story we’ve all heard before: An enthusiastic national park visitor gets too close to wildlife in an attempt to get a good picture, and chaos ensues, sometimes ending in tragedy. Rather than simply blaming social media for this increasingly prevalent problem, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is taking a novel approach to keeping people and animals safe. The city’s tourism board is embracing social media to help visitors keep their boundaries in check witha new Instagram filter, fittingly called “Selfie Control.” “Selfie Control is your reminder that viewing and taking photos of wildlife is allowed and acceptable, but staying the appropriate distance is more than a suggestion,” the board explains on the website. “It’s a requirement — for your safety and the safety of the animal.” Here’s how it works: Visitors to parks like Grand Teton and Yellowstone can search the filter on Instagram and scroll through animal options on their screen to identify the wildlife they’re looking at (an elk, a bison, you name it). If the animal appears bigger than the icon on the phone, the photographer is too close and needs to step back. Otherwise, they’re good to snap a pic! When in doubt, Jackson Hole writes, “‘Getting the shot’ is not worth the risk to you or the wildlife, and a little self control can go a long way in Jackson Hole.”
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On deck for 2028: Five sports you didn’t see at the Paris Games are coming to Los Angeles.
Lab-grown sunflower starfish were released in Washington, a world-first accomplishment amid a historic effort to save the species from extinction.
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The power of a crochet hook
Holly Christensen, a former oncology nurse, started The Magic Yarn Project, a nonprofit that donates crocheted character wigs (like Rapunzel braids and Minnie Mouse beanies) to children with cancer or medical hair loss. “Having been a cancer nurse I know that small gestures of love go a long way,” she said.
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From the Perseid meteor shower to aurora sightings, there’s been plenty of space news lately. Also in the mix is this mesmerizing new image of Messier 106, a nearby spiral galaxy, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. At the heart of the galaxy is a “particularly active” black hole, according to the European Space Agency.
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