The New World Screw Worm has become an “All Hands On Deck” Situation in Texas

MYIASIS above an illustration of a screw worm pupae

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration to help bolster the state’s efforts to prevent the spread of New World Screwworm (NWS) flies, his office said Thursday. As CBS News reports, the larva of the insect can burrow into the flesh of living mammals like cows and horses, and can be deadly. The flies have not reached […]

Is NexPhone the Future of Computing?

Young Asian woman working from home with open laptop and holding smartphone

The NexPhone has been sending shockwaves through the tech world lately. In case you missed the revelation of this piece of hardware, it’s a three-operating-systems-in-one smartphone, a seriously clever idea that’s set to ship in Q3 2026. As Techradar reports, the 6.6-inch NexPhone runs Android, as well as desktop Linux and Windows 11. As was made […]

Clarks Launched its First Ever Apparel Collection, Announced a Collab, and a New Creative Director at Paris Fashion Week

Clarks of England illuminated sign and shoe evolution from 1825 to present

Heritage footwear brand Clarks Originals took a step away from their classic Wallabees and boots to bring an apparel line into the fold for the first time ever, and they did it at Paris Fashion Week, to boot (pun intended)! The launch was accompanied by the announcement of Blanche Yu as Guest Creative Director for AW26 to further develop this new […]

Time to get your Tots on National Tater Tot Day!

Basket of golden fried tater tots

On February 2nd, National Tater Tot Day recognizes a kitchen staple. In the United States, we consume approximately 3.5 billion of these nuggets of potato goodness per year. Did you know these bite-sized bits of golden deliciousness created from the scraps from making French fries were actually once used to feed cattle? But how do […]

La actriz ganadora del Emmy Catherine O’Hara muere a los 71 años: su legado en cine y televisión

Catherine O’Hara, la querida actriz canadiense cuyo talento cómico marcó a generaciones, ha muerto a los 71 años. Con una carrera definida por ingenio, creatividad y una profunda calidez humana, O’Hara dejó una huella imborrable en la comedia, la televisión y el cine. Nacida en Toronto en 1954, O’Hara creció como la segunda menor de […]

Emmy-Winning Actress Catherine O’Hara Dead at 71: Her Legacy in Film and TV

Catherine O’Hara, the beloved Canadian actress whose comedic brilliance spanned generations and genres, has died at the age of 71. With a career defined by wit, originality, and heart, O’Hara left an indelible mark on sketch comedy, television, and film. Born in Toronto in 1954, O’Hara grew up as the second youngest of seven siblings. […]

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Begins This Weekend

View of Madison Square Garden arena during Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Calling all dog show lovers! The historic 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show – sponsored by Purina Pro Plan – is set to air this weekend on Fox Sports. The show will air live over three days from Madison Square Garden and the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, kicking off Saturday, January 31, with the “Masters […]

What Carrie Underwood’s 2026 Tour Hiatus Means for Fans and Music

Country music fans hoping to catch Carrie Underwood on tour in 2026 will have to wait a bit longer. During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the award‑winning singer confirmed that she has no plans to embark on a solo tour this year. Underwood, who sits alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie as a […]