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National “Check The Chip” Day: Keep Your Pet’s Microchip Info Updated

Black and white cat held by a vet tech getting checked for microchip

August 15th is National Check The Chip Day — a day to check on your pets’ microchips and make sure they’re not only working, but that all your contact information is up-to-date. Microchips are extremely important for keeping your pets safe. Many lost dogs and cats reunite with their pet parents thanks solely to their […]

Happy Birthday, Julia Child!

US Postage Stamp of Julia Child

Julia Child needs no introduction. The legendary cookbook author and TV personality, who would have turned 113-years-old today, introduced America to French culinary techniques with her acclaimed cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Child also became one of the first-ever chefs to host a televised cooking show, The French Chef on PBS, making her […]

Jean Paul Gaultier has Teased a Crocs Collab – and Not All Fashion Fans are Thrilled About It

Jean Paul Gaultier label

Crocs is going high fashion for its latest collaboration with French fashion house Jean Paul Gaultier. ⁠ As Hypebae reports, off the back of super successful collaborations with designer Simone Rocha and Swarovski, Crocs has turned its attention to another luxury fashion label: Jean Paul Gaultier. Paying tribute to the brand’s distinctive design language and legendary innovations, the duo just teased […]

Nintendo’s Next App Is a Throwback to Super Mario 64 for Your Kids

Nintendo Switch with Mario action figure in front

Rather than launching more mobile games, Nintendo has recently focused its smartphone efforts on services like Nintendo Today or its Music app. Now Nintendo’s next release is a step toward something more game-like, but it’s not a traditional Mario title. As PCMag reports, the new release will be called “Hello, Mario!,” and it’s designed to […]

Scientists Have Mapped the Extreme Weather Impact if a Crucial System of Ocean Currents Collapses

Thermometer sitting in snow and ice

The collapse of a crucial network of Atlantic Ocean currents could push parts of the world into a deep freeze, with winter temperatures plunging to around minus 55 degrees Fahrenheit in some cities, bringing “profound climate and societal impacts,” according to a new study. The Future of the AMOC is Uncertain As AccuWeather reports, there is increasing […]

Pottery Barn has Teamed Up with a Celebrity Interior Designer to Bring Coastal Chic into Your Home

View of Hawaii Coast at sunset

Looking for an effortless way to infuse coastal breeziness into your home this season — making it equal parts “Cali cool,” sophisticated, and cottagecore-inspired? All it takes is a few “add to cart” clicks on Pottery Barn’s first-ever collaboration with celebrated interior designer Mark D. Sikes. As Yahoo Life reports, in this fit-for-spring collection, Sikes pours his […]

August is Summer Sun Safety Month

Mom applying sunscreen to her toddler at the beach

August is “Summer Sun Safety Month,” which was established to bring awareness of best practices to protect your skin from too much sun exposure while enjoying the great outdoors. Summer safety is more than just putting on sunscreen; many other factors to consider when keeping yourself, your aging parents, and your children safe from damage […]

Wet Cat Food vs. Dry Cat Food: Which Is Better?

Grey tabby cat eating cat food from a bowl

A common question that veterinarians get asked is whether cats should eat canned or dry food. Is one preferred, or actually “better”? As ChewyMD reports, the good news is that most commercial cat foods provide an excellent source of nutrition, whether it’s dry cat food or wet cat food. But finding the best food for your […]

The 2025 Fall Weather Forecast Could Feel a Little Like a Summer Hangover

Fall color trees and foliage reflected in lake

Autumn is less than a month away, but don’t expect calm, crisp days across the board. While some regions will slide into sweater weather, others could be dealing with wildfires, lingering summer heat or tropical storms that spin up close to home. As AccuWeather reports, meteorological fall starts on Monday, Sept. 1, while astronomical autumn […]

It’s the End of an Era: AOL Ends Dial-Up Internet Access

Teen girl in 90's sitting at home computer using AOL

Sometime in the dying moments of September, what was once a daily habit for most, if not all, of the online world during the early age of internet – a dial-up modem whirring and screeching and static scratching and buzzing and humming and popping its way to connecting users with AOL – will happen for […]