Michele Laufik

1 week ago | marthastewart.com | Michele Laufik

Credit: Courtesy of CPSC Key PointsOver 1 million portable power banks have been recalled due to fire and burn hazards, with 19 incidents reported including injuries and property damage. The affected chargers were sold online through Anker, Amazon, Newegg, and eBay from June 2016 through December 2022. Consumers are urged to stop using the chargers immediately and contact Anker for a full refund or $30 gift card. Be sure to check any portable chargers you have in your home.

2 weeks ago | marthastewart.com | Michele Laufik

Look for this pair of stars in the night sky. Credit: Spike Silvernail / Getty Images You probably already know how to spot the seven stars in the sky that make up the famous Big Dipper. But did you know that one of the stars in its handle has a tiny companion? The pair forms their own celestial object known as the "Horse and Rider," according to Space.com. Summer is a good time to view the Big Dipper because it's high in the northern sky during the evening.

2 weeks ago | marthastewart.com | Michele Laufik

Credit: GUILLAUME SOUVANT / Contributor / Getty Images One French family recently discovered that they had treasure hidden in plain sight. A small marble sculpture that sat atop their piano was believed to be a copy of a sculpture by Auguste Rodin, the 19th-century French sculptor famous for works like "The Thinker" and "The Kiss." But it wasn’t a fake. It was an original sculpture that sold for $984,000 at auction earlier this month.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Michele Laufik

GUILLAUME SOUVANT / Contributor / Getty ImagesOne French family recently discovered that they had treasure hidden in plain sight. A small marble sculpture that sat atop their piano was believed to be a copy of a sculpture by Auguste Rodin, the 19th-century French sculptor famous for works like "The Thinker" and "The Kiss."But it wasn’t a fake. It was an original sculpture that sold for $984,000 at auction earlier this month.

2 weeks ago | marthastewart.com | Michele Laufik

Credit: Elena Pueyo / Getty Images If you live in the northern U.S., you may have the chance to witness an eye-catching light show in the sky. Starting tonight and through the weekend, the northern lights will be visible, with auroras appearing further south than usual—possibly into New York and Idaho—due to geomagnetic storm conditions. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a moderate G2 geomagnetic storm watch for June 14.