Jordan Tsosie
Wellness Correspondent
As the Wellness Correspondent for The Shopping Journal, Jordan Tsosie guides readers toward products that promote a balanced and mindful lifestyle for both people and their pets. His coverage spans wellness finds, pet care essentials, and curated book recommendations, with a strong emphasis on sustainable products and ethical production. By examining the purpose and lifecycle of each item, Jordan helps readers make intentional, thoughtful purchasing decisions.
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Human-Grade Pet Food's Nutritional Benefits Are Overstated, Experts Warn
In 2024, the pet food industry recorded 17 recalls, primarily due to salmonella and listeria contamination, according to StatNews .
Sep 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Discovering new authors: Addressing publishing disparities
The Authors Guild is actively researching and discussing with publishers the concern that there may not be a sufficient audience for the work of new Black authors to justify substantive investment, ac
Sep 3, 2026 · 3 min read
How to Choose Historical Fiction Books: A Guide
You've likely picked up a historical novel, eager for a journey into the past, only to find yourself either bored by endless dates or annoyed by glaring inaccuracies.
Aug 31, 2026 · 4 min read
The Dynamic Nature and Challenges of Literary Genres
In 2022, a study used network graphs to analyze fifty thousand English-language novels published over 170 years, revealing constant cycles of genre revival and hotspots of cross-genre innovation.
Aug 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Pet-Friendly Furnishings Redefine Home Design for Humans and Pets
The pet furniture market is rapidly transforming how homes are designed, moving beyond simple beds to integrated, stylish solutions for humans and pets.
Aug 18, 2026 · 4 min read
How to Choose Books Based on Your Mood and Emotions
One avid reader, identifying as a 'mood reader,' routinely juggles multiple books at once, selecting her next read not by genre or bestseller list, but by the specific feeling or season she's experien
Aug 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Physical books outsell e-books; most adults prefer print
In 2019, print books generated over ten times the revenue of e-books in the publishing industry, pulling in $22.
Aug 6, 2026 · 3 min read
What Are Enrichment Toys for Dog and Cat Well-Being?
A 2025 study found that 40% of cats seen at US primary veterinary practices were already overweight or obese as young adults, highlighting a silent epidemic among companion animals.
Jul 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Suno Launches Spark Incubator to Empower Independent Artists
Independent artists can now apply for grants reaching into the tens of thousands of dollars from Suno, a company primarily known for its AI music generation technology.
Jun 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Indie Developers Create Star Fox-like Adventures Amidst Nintendo's Hiatus
While Nintendo's Star Fox series has largely been absent for years, indie studios are now delivering new rail-shooters, with games like Ex-Zodiac specifically tuning gameplay to player nostalgia rathe
Jun 28, 2026 · 2 min read
Kai Wright refuses to buy new phone, prioritizes device longevity
For years, The Verge's Kai Wright has avoided buying a new smartphone, instead relying on his partner's hand-me-downs.
Jun 28, 2026 · 2 min read
Framework Laptop Delivers More Power for Less Money
Sony announced future price hikes for its PlayStation consoles, with a PS5 Pro at $899.
Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Android 17 powers new foldable gaming mode for flippy phones
Android 17 is poised to transform foldable phones into dedicated gaming handhelds.
Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read
Shop the Best Prime Day Deals Available Now
With Amazon Prime Day ending Friday, June 26, some of the best remaining deals are offering discounts of up to 56%, according to Good Housekeeping .
Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Conscious Beauty Booms Amidst Shifting Consumer Spending
Despite global beauty sales growing 10% in the past year, nearly a quarter of consumers plan to spend less on beauty in 2026, according to NielsenIQ .
Jun 24, 2026 · 8 min read
AI drives impossible housing costs for San Francisco renters
In San Francisco, the median monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment has crossed $4,000 for the first time ever, a staggering figure increasingly influenced by opaque AI-related investment, making th
Jun 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Toy Story explores how tech adoption shapes childhood imagination
In Toy Story 5, Bonnie's new obsession isn't a classic toy, but a talking iPad-like device named Lily, signaling a profound shift in childhood play.
Jun 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Philips Hue launches wired modules to connect non-smart lights
Philips Hue, a prominent name in smart lighting, has introduced its first wired wall modules, available from €44.
Jun 20, 2026 · 3 min read
NASA Selects Relativity Space for 2028 Aeolus Mars Mission
Relativity Space, a startup whose only rocket launch ended in failure, has been tapped by NASA to build and launch a critical Mars orbiter in 2028.
Jun 20, 2026 · 4 min read
What Are Pet Allergies and Why Hypoallergenic Solutions Don't Work
For the 10-20% of the global population suffering from pet allergies, the common belief in 'hypoallergenic' dog or cat breeds is a pervasive myth: no such animal truly exists.
Jun 19, 2026 · 4 min read