Governor Gavin Newsom is going after ICE agents again after the law enforcement agency raided a California cannabis farm that was using unaccompanied illegal alien minors for labor. On Friday, he made

Armed with a drone and a device which is a cross between a scoop and a spatula, a graduate student is cracking the code of Mars by studying California's desert dunes. By comparing wind carved patterns in the Algodones Desert with satellite images of the Red Planet, researchers are creating humanity's first comprehensive database of Martian sand formations, work that could determine where future astronauts can safely establish bases without getting buried alive. Her pioneering research proves that sometimes the keys to exploring alien worlds aren't found in billion dollar space missions, but in the shifting sands right here on Earth.

7 Things in Your Garage You Should Never Throw Away If decluttering the garage is one of your house projects to tackle this season, there are a few things you should think twice about tossing. The garage often becomes a dumping ground for leftover building materials, old paint, and items that no longer work, but you don't necessarily want to get rid of. These things can take up valuable storage...

Is Furniture Quality Actually Getting Worse? Here’s What Experts Say The newly manufactured table you thought was an investment piece barely survived one move. Yet, you're the third owner of your grandma's dresser, and it's sturdier than ever. It's common lived experiences like this that make us question whether furniture quality is declining in general. It's not your imagination. Industry...

6 Organizing Icks a Professional Declutterer Can't Stand Credit: Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty Images As a professional organizer, I’ll be the first one to tell you that there is no one “right” way to get organized. After all, everyone has their own unique space, items, routines, and habits. However, there are quite a few things you might be doing that can make it harder to keep your home...

8 Design Mistakes That Are Sabotaging Your Small Garden—and What to Do Instead The challenges of gardening in a small space are real. Some design choices, however, amplify the impression of tight quarters. Color, line, and texture all play important roles in making a small garden feel expansive and inviting or confining and cramped. Avoid these 8 common design blunders to make the most of even...

This Genius DIY Transforms a Stained Glass Light Fixture into a Hanging Flower Basket This TikTok-inspired project will help you transform that old light fixture into a beautiful planter, indoor pot, or decorative bowl. Published on July 12, 2025 Credit: ADAM ALBRIGHT  Whether you’re into thrifting or are just interested in finding a good way to repurpose something you’re no longer...

14 Trees That Will Turn Your Yard into a Bird Magnet Trees of all kinds benefit birds, whether it’s providing food, shelter, nesting material, or a convenient perch. Even dead trees and snags are useful, hosting insects for food and cavities for shelter. However, some species, especially natives, are a bigger draw than others. Here are some of the best trees for attracting more feathered...

This Dyson Vacuum Is Now $170 Off, but Only Amazon Prime Members Can Get the Special Sale Price I’m not really a “car person,” but I certainly know how nice a Ferrari is, and understand exactly what it means when someone likens a product to such a fancy and expensive car. And that’s precisely what one shopper is saying about the Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, a popular vacuum that has sold...

Gardening Grandmas Approve of These 7 Easy-to-Use Tools—and They’re All on Sale for Prime Day Grandmas know best when it comes to a lot of things—including gardening. They have the wisdom and experience on why you should sprinkle chili powder in the soil (weird, but so true) and when to deadhead hydrangeas. Their green thumbs have seen and been through all kinds of gardening successes and...