What’s got people staying indoors…

Poor air quality. Yesterday, more than 120 million people — from the Midwest to the East Coast — were under air quality alerts. Officials say poor air quality could last a few more days, as smoke from Canada's nearly 500 active wildfires moves across the US. The hazy skies come as 90 million people are under heat advisories. In recent weeks, at least 13 people have died from heat-related injuries in Texas. Now, temperatures across southern and central parts of the US are reportedly expected to jump 20 degrees higher than the norm, reaching the upper 90s or low 100s. 

What's raising concerns...

Harassment. Earlier this week, an Anti-Defamation League (ADL) report found that online harassment is at an all-time high. The civil rights org said that over half of Americans reported facing online harassment in their lifetime, with many experiencing it on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit. The ADL noted that almost every demographic saw a rise in hate and harassment. However, the surge is affecting the LGBTQIA+ community the most. The rise comes amid an increase of anti-LGBTQIA+ bills in the US.

What’s got updates…

The Coast Guard. Yesterday, it announced the recovery of presumed human remains and debris from the Titan submersible. The announcement comes nearly a week since authorities concluded that the vessel imploded, killing all five passengers on board. The Coast Guard said the presumed remains and debris will be analyzed as part of investigation efforts to gain “critical insights into the cause of this tragedy.”

Where people are feeling youthful...

South Korea. Yesterday, South Koreans became one or two years younger after the country changed its age-counting method. Up until now, most of the country deemed people to be a year old at birth and tagged on a year every Jan 1. Now, South Koreans will be zero at birth and turn a year older on their actual birthday. 

What’s trying to level the playing field…

Nike’s soccer cleats and Adidas’ basketball sneakers designed for women.

Who's flipping ready…

Simone Biles.

What could be coming to a FYP near you…

TikTok’s online store.