Battling Crabs While Studying An Undercover Volcano

Plus, is BA.5 the "reinfection wave?"

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 by clicking here. /earth FIREFIGHTERS FIGHT TO SAVE ANCIENT TREES WITH SPRINKLERS A wildfire (yes, another) near Yosemite National Park is causing firefighters to set up near a grove of giant sequoia trees. The most well-known tree — the Grizzly Giant — stands 209 feet high tall and is the second-tallest tree in Yosemite, with many people stopping to take photographs of it. The firefighters' weapon of choice? A big sprinkler system, of course. NPR /life PROTECT YOUR FAMILY'S FUTURE WITH LIFE INSURANCE THROUGH FABRIC'S EASY PLATFORM If you have one minute, you have time to find out if life insurance is right for your family. Take Fabric's 60-second quiz and find out how an affordable term policy could protect your family — especially if you have young children. Fabric offers a seamless digital experience, plus extra support from a team of licensed insurance agents if you have any questions along the way. Take the quiz today, and if you decide to apply for coverage, know it will only take you 10 minutes. [Partner] /health IS BA.5 THE 'REINFECTION WAVE'? Well, here we go again. Once more, the ever-changing coronavirus behind COVID‑19 is assaulting the United States in a new guise — BA.5, an offshoot of the Omicron variant that devastated the most recent winter. The new variant is spreading quickly, likely because it snakes past some of the immune defenses acquired by vaccinated people or those infected by earlier variants. Those who have managed to avoid the virus for close to three years will find it a little harder to continue that streak, and some who recently caught COVID are getting it again. The Atlantic /gear ALREADY BORED? GIVE YOUR SUMMER A KICK IN THE PANTS. Summer is in full swing. While going to the beach or exploring the Great Outdoors are excellent activities, you may already find yourself (or your kids) getting kind of bored. Good thing we've got some gear to help you shake things up a little. The Futurist /exterior @enisvisuals /wild BATTLING CRABS 250 MILES OFF THE OREGON COAST, WHILE STUDYING AN UNDERWATER VOLCANO "We expect sabotage, crab sabotage. Because there's obviously a battle going on between Jason [the sea rover] and the crabs at Axial Seamount," said Oregon State University volcanologist Bill Chadwick, the head scientist on the ship. OPB /innovation TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR CAREER WITH THIS ALL-IN-ONE ORGANIZED PLANNER Looking to level up at work or change careers but not sure where to start? Prepping for an annual review or interview and want to learn how to better express yourself? Looking to plan your career path more intentionally? Enter the Daily Work Journal, a psychology-inspired journal to help you take control of your career in an easy to use format. Created by a career coach, this quarterly planner, journal, and notes organizer is designed to help you find inner peace and short circuit your current cycle of stress. Go from unsure and timid to killin' it in your career! Get it for $35 today. The Fascination /story HOW ELON MUSK COULD LOSE HIS SHIRT IN DELAWARE You've likely heard by now, but it's official: Twitter is taking Elon Musk to court after he filed with the SEC to terminate his agreement to purchase Twitter for over $40 billion. You probably have a lot of questions — including, "Why force someone you don't like to buy you?" — but mostly: "How could this end?" Luckily for you, an expert breaks down some very real possibilities. Honestly, Delaware has never been this exciting. Slate /posted @laurence_ranking /bites DEAL DAYS LAST CALL: Build your own robot dog with this Kickstarter-funded STEM kit that's price dropped to $300 today only Take Fabric's 60-second quiz and find out how an affordable term policy could protect your family — especially if you have children. Have a minute to spare? Take the quiz today DEAL DAYS LAST CALL: Hot enough for ya? Cool off in any room with this portable refurbished Toshiba A/C for only $265 until midnight 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