We’ve all been fantasizing about it for months, and finally warmer weather has arrived. Of course all you want to do is fire up the grill and start working on your tan, but before you can kick back in your hammock or poolside, there are a few tasks you’ll need to tackle. And you can bet they’re […]
Nike just launched its brand new Spring/Summer 2024 swimwear collection, fusing flattering fits with vibrant colorways. Offering a range of classic swimsuits, bikinis, modest pieces and accessories, the collection takes inspiration from Y2K trends and streetwear silhouettes, with its standout style dubbed the Nike Sneakerkini 2.0. You heard that right: a sneakerkini. As Hypebae reports, the sneaker/swimsuit mashup features […]
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 […]
Hey, Barbie! Want some barbecue? As a salute to Barbie’s 65th anniversary, Mattel and Heinz UK announced the kind of unconventional collaboration that just made our heads turn: Heinz Classic Barbiecue Sauce. As Food & Wine reports, this “special sauce,” which is a mix of vegan mayonnaise and barbecue sauce, is the condiment mashup that none of us knew we […]
In Antarctica, gold literally rains from the sky. Tucked in among the glaciers, fiery Mount Erebus is the southernmost active volcano on Earth, providing a bit of heat amid the frozen landscape, but it also provides a wealth of gold mixed within its ashes. As AccuWeather reports, according to a 2017 study, the frozen continent […]
Soon after Christina Applegate received the “devastating” diagnosis that she had multiple sclerosis in June 2021, her friend Lance Bass reached out. “You need to talk to Jamie,” he told her. Jamie-Lynn Sigler had been living with the disease for two decades, so when Applegate got in touch, The Sopranos actress, who lives in Austin, was ready to help. “I wanted to give her […]
It’s not typical for micro embellishments to make a macro impact, but if you’ve been browsing new arrivals lately, you’ve likely noticed some of the best accessories for spring all have something in common. Metal eyelets and grommets are suddenly everywhere. As Fashionista reports, the trend started brewing with Gucci’s Fall 2022 collection, which included a punk-ified […]
McDonald’s is McDoubling down on its McCrispy offerings — much to the delight of spice-loving diners. Starting this week, fans of America’s most popular fast food joint will have two more chicken sandwich deliciousness to choose from: the Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy and its more souped-up cousin, the Bacon Cajun Ranch Deluxe McCrispy. As Food & Wine reports, […]
ChatGPT kicked off the AI chatbot race. Meta is determined to win it. According to a report by The Verge, the Meta AI assistant, introduced last September, is now being integrated into the search box of Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger. It’s also going to start appearing directly in the main Facebook feed. You can still […]
Happy International Guide Dog Day! This day, celebrated annually on the last Wednesday in April, brings attention to the importance of guide dogs and how they help the blind and visually impaired live their daily lives. Guide dogs are carefully trained to avoid obstacles, access public transportation, cross roads safely, and other daily tasks to […]