Photo Contest
June 13, 2025

15 Exceptional Winners of the UN World Ocean Day Photo Contest

In celebration of World Ocean Day, the United Nations announced the winners of its annual photo contest. An expert panel of judges selected winners from the thousands of photos entered by professional and amateur photographers across four categories. From striking marine life to powerful waves, the winners offer a complex view of our oceans. The contest, which is organized by the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, DivePhotoGuide (DPG)

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Store
June 13, 2025

Take Your Style to New Heights When You Wrap Yourself in a Winged Scarf

Sometimes, you don’t need to buy that new dress or special top to give your wardrobe a much-needed boost. The right accessory refreshes your outfits while being versatile enough to pair with multiple things in your closet. Shovava creates statement-making scarves that will take your style to new heights. The lusciously illustrated shawls feature wings that span the length of the fabric.

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Music
June 12, 2025

RIP Sly Stone: The Eccentric, Trailblazing Frontman of Sly and the Family Stone Dies at 82

The music world is mourning the loss of a pioneer with the death of Sylvester Stewart, better known as Sly Stone. As the frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, he fused soul, rock, psychedelia, and gospel in the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing the music landscape. Stone was 82 when he passed away in his Los Angeles home on June 9, 2025. His death comes after a long battle with C.O.P.D.

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Portrait Photography
June 12, 2025

Powerful Portraits of Prestigious Members of The Explorers Club [Interview]

For the past decade, photographer Felix Kunze stepped inside the prestigious world of The Explorers Club to document its accomplished members. The multidisciplinary club, formed in 1904, celebrates field research in all its forms and counts astronauts, archeologists, and intrepid adventurers among its members. After photographing an event with the club, Kunze asked permission to set up a small studio at their annual dinner, and the rest was history.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.