A rare hurricane warning is in effect for the Hawaiian islands of Kauai and Niihau as powerful Hurricane Lowell’s projected path ekes closer to the state. It’s the third storm in just over three weeks to target Hawaii, as El Niño supercharges the Pacific hurricane season. As CBS News reports, Hurricane Lowell, a major Category 3 storm, […]
OpenAI is rolling out GPT-6 Astra, the latest model to come to ChatGPT, following a self-imposed delay to help ensure its security features are used responsibly. As PCMag’s James Peckham reports, OpenAI calls Astra the “world’s most intelligent and aligned model,” claiming it’s state-of-the-art for browsing, computer use, cybersecurity, software engineering, science, and professional work. AI companies […]
Last week, Abbott Labs – the nation’s largest formula manufacturer – announced that it is launching the first and only ready-to-feed liquid infant formula made with whole milk available in the United States. As ABC News reports, the new formula is called Similac 360 Total Care Made With Whole Milk. “Parents have been asking for more […]
Starbucks merch drops have a way of turning otherwise reasonable people into very early risers. As Delish reports, a lot of the chain’s cutest collectibles never even make it stateside, and when something especially adorable does land in U.S. stores, well… BearistaGate will never be forgotten. Now Snoopy is entering the chat—and we can already feel the long lines forming. […]
New York Fashion Week 2026 is back, running September 10 to 15, with both top and brand-new fashion labels showing off their Spring/Summer 2027 collections. As Runway reports, seventy shows will be shown across six days on the CFDA calendar, and the two that matter most sit at either end. One – Henry Zankov in […]
For most of the country, September signals the end of summer’s dog days and a return to fuzzy sweaters, chilly evenings, and, of course, pumpkin spice everything (this is America, after all). But before those first autumn leaves begin to fall, it’s crucial to take a few steps to stave off any cold weather home breakdowns. These […]
They work in the rain, sleet and snow, too, and on September 8, Dog Walkers have got their own pet holiday. National Dog Walker Appreciation Day is an officially recognized observation founded in 2016 by Wag!, the on-demand app that connects dog owners with trusted dog walkers, for the men and women who walk millions […]
Summer is closing out fast in the Northern Hemisphere, but stargazers will have celestial sights to look for both before and after the Autumnal Equinox arrives on September 22. As AccuWeather reports, September also brings a dramatic shift in the amount of sunlight. The length of day will shrink by more than an hour across over […]
After weeks of swirling rumors, last week Nvidia confirmed that it has acquired Hugging Face for $12.93 billion. As TechCrunch reports, the Hugging Face platform hosts three million models, one million applications used by over 18 million developers, and half a million datasets. In a blog post, Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang said that Hugging Face will continue to […]
If you thought naming trends moved fast before, buckle up. As we look toward 2026, the landscape of popular pet names 2026 is shifting away from the safe classics and diving headfirst into “Main Character Energy.” We are moving beyond the era of simple descriptors. As the Pet Name Generator Blog reports, pet owners today […]