Heinz Japan finds its perfect pitchman: Pokémon’s Pikachu!
There’s no question that this is a case where the celebrity endorser really is a fan of the product. There’s often quite a bit of suspension of disbelief that goes…
Häagen-Dazs Japan releases new ASMR ice cream called “Rocky Crunchy!”
Meet the new stars of your next viral ASMR video. In Japan, Häagen-Dazs is constantly looking for ways to thrill ice cream lovers, and now the brand has outdone itself…
Real-life Professor Oak? Pokémon Company recruiting PhD holders in science and agriculture
Doctorate degree, bilingual communication skills, and research regarding plants and animals are only requirement for mysterious position with Pokémon Company. Professor Oak has a pretty good job, doesn’t he? As…
Mischief’s Genius Ads for NPR Provoke Urgent Questions About the Right to Information
In mid-2025, the Trump administration rescinded $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid, including $1.1 billion slated for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CBP). CBP, in turn, was…
Team USA’s Caroline Harvey, Abbey Murphy, Tessa Janecke named Patty Kazmaier Award finalists
The 2026 Patty Kazmaier Award winner will be announced on March 21, during the NCAA Frozen Four weekend hosted at Penn State.
15 years after Tohoku tsunami, Japan’s free disaster phone message number is important to remember
Free-to-use system helps disaster victims connect with loved ones in times of crisis, and is worth remembering for anyone traveling or living in Japan. This week marks 15 years since…
Utah Mammoth sign Nick Schmaltz to 8-year, $64 million contract extension
Schmaltz already has set a career high with 24 goals this season.
Yu-Gi-Oh rights holders address use of anime clip in White House post on attack on Iran
Yugi’s English dub voice actor also speaks out regarding meme-style video. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Iran, with targets including the…
Every first-round pick from the 2026 NHL draft that’s changed hands, ranked by regret
A dozen teams are no longer in possession of their 2026 first-round pick. Some are happier about it than others.
Dani Guindo’s Dramatic Aerial Photos Reveal the Ghostly Outline of an Icelandic Glacier
In the spectacular, lofty photos of Dani Guindo, heavy clouds and mercurial pools glow amid an Icelandic landscape. The Spanish artist, based in Reykjavík, seeks unique relationships between light, form,…