Lucky Brand is bridging music, fashion and culture to create a more meaningful connection with consumers this fall by announcing Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer Charlie Puth as its newest brand ambassador. As WWD reports, the brand said the partnership reinforces its longstanding connection to music and reflects a broader strategy to “meet consumers where fashion […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced last week. As CBS News reports, the new vaccine is called mFLUSIVA, and it’s approved for adults ages 50 and older. It’s the first influenza vaccine using mRNA technology to receive FDA approval. The […]
National Panini Month is the perfect time to celebrate the hot, melty sandwich on a beautiful August day. Panini’s originated in Italy, and are basically a grilled sandwich made with non-sliced bread. Sargento Foods founded National Panini Month in 2008, but some folks decided that didn’t go far enough, so National Panini Day made it […]
Jackie, the Big Bear Bald Eagle who, with her partner Shadow, captivated the world for a decade, passed away at the age of fourteen at the Ojai Raptor Center on Monday, August 10. Yesterday, the Ojai Raptor Center – which has been treating Jackie with round-the-clock care and every treatment from every specialist imaginable since […]
Rockstar Games is ready to unleash an even longer trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, providing a deeper look at the much-anticipated game before its November release. But this time, the company is premiering the video exclusively on Netflix. As PCMag reports, when Rockstar announced the trailer, titled “Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look,” gamers quickly […]
As hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other extreme weather events disrupt more families, Sesame Workshop is expanding its efforts to help young children understand what is happening, prepare for emergencies and cope with what comes afterward. As AccuWeather reports, the nonprofit behind PBS’s Sesame Street has launched a new Extreme Weather response initiative, beginning with the […]
August is a good time for home maintenance, especially to prepare for the upcoming fall and winter. Key tasks include inspecting and cleaning gutters, checking the roof for damage, inspecting the exterior, and maintaining the HVAC system. Other important tasks include inspecting and cleaning windows and screens, checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and scheduling a chimney sweep […]
Starbucks has officially unveiled its 2026 fall menu — which means the countdown to pumpkin spice season is on. As Yahoo! News reports, seasonal favorites, including the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte, along with new drinks like the Chaider, will be added to the menu starting on Aug. 25, the coffee chain announced. Starbucks is also expanding […]
Last week, the W.K. Kellogg Company said that it will remove artificial colors from all its cereals by the end of this year. As ABC News reports, the change comes a year ahead of schedule. Kellogg announced last August that it would remove synthetic dyes from its cereals by the end of 2027. But the company said […]
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. And where there’s a campfire, there are s’mores. On National S’mores Day, we celebrate the classic camper’s dessert. S’mores traditionally take the form of a chocolate bar and fire-roasted marshmallow sandwiched between two graham crackers. One version involves microwaving the s’more for 10-15 seconds when no campfire is available. Really, […]