“Be Human, Be Well, and Be Planet” is Lululemon’s statement of purpose as part of the Impact Agenda, a set of goals and strategies guiding the brand’s work. For years, Lululemon seemed to be a direct ...

The daunting subject of the literacy crisis in the United States has been brought up once again after The Atlantic’s August 2026 Issue Cover featured Rose Horowitch’s “The Age of Reading Is Over.” In ...

As celebrity beauty brands continue to dominate sales and social media in 2025, artists like Rihanna, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande are proving their influence extends far beyond music. Makeup brands ...

Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets across Albania in recent weeks as part of what has become known as the “Flamingo Revolution,” a growing movement opposing a luxury resort project ...

With warm skin, expressive features and human-like movement, Moya is redefining what a social robot can be. In early 2026, the Shanghai-based robotics company DroidUp unveiled Moya, one of the most ...

On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, I had the pleasure of attending the Extreme Dwarf Wrestling show at LTD Bar and Grill in Seattle with friends. As a note to readers, I will occasionally use the term “midget” ...

Domestic violence remains a serious and persistent issue worldwide. According to a UK study, one in three women report experiencing domestic violence at some point in her life. The causes of domestic ...

Waymo autonomous vehicles are becoming a more common sight in major U.S. cities, especially San Francisco and Los Angeles, where the self-driving ride service is already operating heavily. In ...

Sworn in on January 1, 2026, Zohran Mamdani is New York City’s 112th mayor. Responsible for the lives of more than eight million Americans, his administration strives to provide for all and set a ...

Last Tuesday, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bianca Tse, a seasoned trial lawyer and former prosecuting deputy who has resided and practiced in the Eastside for over 30 years. Last month, she ...

Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, Washington state eliminated a decades-old exemption on the taxation of precious metals, ushering in a significant change for buyers, sellers, collectors and investors. For ...

Seattle is in the middle of a dilemma, as the city desperately needs more housing, but building it often means needing to make room in places that are already developed and green. A recent controversy ...