FDA Bans Juul E-Cigarettes In The U.S.

Plus, sound off! Trumpet is 1st bloodhound to win Westminster dog show.

The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe anytime below. /cosmos THE RACE TO RECLAIM THE DARK Founded in Arizona in 1988, the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) was set up by two astronomers to protect night environments from skyglow — excessive, artificial light directed upwards into the sky. Globally, light pollution has increased by at least 49% over 25 years. Amidst mounting concern from ecologists and astronomers in the 1980s, the IDA was the first recognized authority in the dark sky movement, and remains the largest today. BBC /tech EMPOWER YOUR EMPLOYEES TO WORK SECURELY FROM ANYWHERE For many small and mid-size businesses, the great office exodus of 2020 wasn't just a phase, it became the new norm in work culture. Whether employees are working from home or traveling for business, make sure your company data stays secure with UTunnel VPN. This cloud-native VPN solution can help you set up a fully-automated cloud VPN server or even an on-premise VPN server, and offers robust security features, easy user management tools, and more. Not only does UTunnel meet and exceed business requirements, but it's also affordable. Choose from a transparent subscription plan and connect your company with a VPN today. [Partner] /science GOVERNMENT SCIENTISTS DISCOVER BIGGEST BACTERIA EVER, VISIBLE TO NAKED EYE Scientists have discovered a bacteria with cells that measure a full centimeter in length, an astonishing size that makes it by far the largest bacterial species ever found and even 'challenges our concept of a bacterial cell,' reports a new study. Vice /lifehack SAVE ON EMERGENCY KITS, GENERATORS, AND OTHER SUPPLIES FOR HURRICANE SEASON Forecasters are predicting a busier-than-usual hurricane season — as if we don't already have enough going on. While there's no real way to prepare yourself for a potential natural emergency, there are ways you can put your mind at ease. Mashable /interior @justinablakeney /inspiration SOUND OFF! TRUMPET IS 1ST BLOODHOUND TO WIN WESTMINSTER DOG SHOW. Now this hound has something to toot his horn about. A bloodhound named Trumpet won the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Wednesday night. Trumpet beat a French bulldog, a German shepherd, a Maltese, an English setter, a Samoyed, and a Lakeland terrier to take the trophy. New York Post /explore SPEAK TO THE WORLD FROM THE PALM OF YOUR HAND Planning to travel the globe this summer? Don't leave home without the Pocketalk Voice Translator Classic. This handheld language device can help you communicate with others in 82 different languages spoken in over 133 countries. With its built-in two-year data plan, it can help you speak with confidence to anyone you meet during your travels by way of its cloud-based translation service. Using the device's Bluetooth speakers and noise-canceling dual microphones, Pocketalk can pick up every word of you and your partner's conversation and offer two-way translation to keep you both in the loop. Plus, the device can last up to seven hours when in use and up to ten days in sleep mode. Speak like the locals with built-in support for slang and jargon. Break down the barriers of communication and learn to speak authentically anywhere you go. With Pocketalk's help, you may even make some new friends along the way. Pocketalk /health FDA BANS JUUL E-CIGARETTES IN THE U.S. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that they will ban the sale of JUUL e-cigarettes. The FDA has issued a marketing denial order (MDOs) to JUUL Labs Inc. This means that the company must stop distributing and selling these products, and any products that are on the market need to be removed or there will be an enforcement action. IFLScience /posted @beautelicieuse /bites Stay hydrated all summer long with this collapsible water bottle that packs up easily and goes with you everywhere The fact that this company VPN solution is actually affordable for smaller businesses makes UTunnel a no-brainer Need to relax? These aromatherapy shower steamers are on the job THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe |  Our Friends @ The Fanny Pack Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 View this email in your browser