What is a Smoke Whirl?

Plumes from a smoke fire whirl go skyward against blue sky and white clouds

On April 5, Easter Sunday, a “smoke whirl” (sometimes referred to as a “smokenado”) towered over south-central Kansas, near Haviland in Kiowa County. The vortex formed during an intense grass fire as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. The phenomenon was fueled by critical fire weather, including dry conditions and strong wind gusts of up […]

Google’s New Notebook Feature just made Gemini far more Useful

Google logo on computer screen Gemini on smart phone

Google has a new way for people to use Gemini models to organize their digital lives. As TechRadar reports, Google’s new “notebooks” feature inside the Gemini app provides a central depot for storing conversations, files, and instructions for ongoing projects. Gemini then uses the notebooks, chats, and documents to give more context for its answers. Google calls them “personal […]

Emma Chamberlain Designs a Whimsical Home Collection for West Elm

Exterior West Elm store in Salt Lake City

West Elm has tapped Gen-Z tastemaker and creator Emma Chamberlain to design a home collection spanning lighting, furniture, decorative accessories, tabletop accents and textiles. As the influencer posted on her Instagram account, “i actually cannot believe it but i made a collection with @westelm 🥹🥹🥹 years in the making, i am so happy i finally […]

Khloé Kardashian announces New Protein Chips to go along with her Protein Popcorn

Khloe Kardashian

There’s another protein-packed snack about to hit grocery store shelves, and it comes courtesy of a Kardashian. As Food & Wine reports, earlier this month Khloé Kardashian announced the first cross-category launch from her food brand Khloud: the new Khloud Protein Chips. With seven grams of protein per serving, the chips expand Khloud’s existing line […]

Zendaya has Co-Created Her First Collection with ON Activewear

Law Roach and Zendaya on the red carpet at Dune Two Premiere in London

Activewear label On and longtime partner Zendaya once again teamed up to unveil a brand new chapter in their partnership: the first co-created collection of footwear and clothing between the legendary running brand and the Hollywood superstar. As Hypebae reports, this is not your average activewear drop. On’s design expertise is elevated through the star’s own perspective on modern sportswear, balancing both performance […]

The Surprising Health Benefits of Swearing

Woman holding speech bubble with curse symbols in front of her mouth

Many of us try to suppress the urge to blurt out an expletive when something goes wrong. But the instinct may actually be useful: Research has found that using profanity can have beneficial effects on people’s stress, anxiety, and depression. In fact, as Time magazine reports, there are numerous potential physical, psychological, and social perks […]

April is National Heartworm Awareness Month: Here’s What You Need to Know

Man petting his smiling yellow Lab dog in the park

According to estimates by the American Heartworm Society, more than one million dogs in the United States are infected with heartworms. These nasty parasites can cause serious, permanent problems in pets, including death. And while treatment is typically effective, it comes with a high price tag and a lot of hassle. Year-round prevention, combined with […]

Jonathan Quick anuncia su retiro tras 19 temporadas en la NHL

Jonathan Quick pone punto final a una destacada carrera en el hockey que se extendió por casi dos décadas y que ayudó a definir una era dorada para los Los Angeles Kings. Tras 19 temporadas en la National Hockey League, el veterano portero ha anunciado su retiro, marcando el cierre de una trayectoria en la […]

Jonathan Quick Calls Time on Storied 19-Year NHL Career

Jonathan Quick is closing the book on a remarkable hockey career that spanned nearly two decades and helped define a golden era for the Los Angeles Kings. After 19 seasons in the National Hockey League, the veteran goaltender has announced his retirement, signaling the end of a journey that saw him rise from promising prospect […]

Nicole Kidman Explores Life’s Final Chapter with Interest in Death Doula Work

Nicole Kidman is known for stepping into complex roles on screen, but her latest interest is unfolding far from Hollywood sets. The award-winning actress has revealed that she is considering training as a death doula, a role dedicated to supporting people through the final stages of life. While she admitted the idea might strike some […]