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Cutler and Gross Eyewear teams up with Muse Debbie Harry to bring out your Inner Rockstar

Blondie singer Debbie Harry performs at a concert

If there’s one person who knows a thing or two about a look, it’s Debbie Harry. The Blondie frontwoman and forever cool cultural muse has teamed up with eyewear heavyweights Cutler and Gross to design a collaboration that’s all about that striking gaze. As Hypebae reports, this isn’t just a trip down memory lane, it’s a celebration of Harry’s radical edge, […]

Hooters is Reworking its Image to be more… Family Friendly?

Exterior Hooters restaurant with name and owl logo

Trying to sell Hooters as a family restaurant is, at the very least, an ambitious exercise. As Delish reports, there are fairly obvious orange shorts, tight shirt, chest-forward reasons why the brand has spent decades being shorthand for a very specific kind of dining experience. But according to the company’s current leadership, that image drifted far beyond […]

Why Do Dogs Lick You?

Puppy licking a woman who has just rescued him from dog shelter

Most dog owners don’t mind it when their four-legged best friend gives them the occasional lick. After all, is there anything more adorable than getting attacked with dog kisses when you walk in the door after a long day at work? If you’re simply getting licked by your pup when you get home, that’s totally normal and, […]

Spotify Announces more Control Tools to Help You Edit Your Playlists and Queue more Effectively

Young man uses Spotify app on his smartphone

Users love making new playlists in Spotify, but sometimes its limited editing and queuing tools make the experience more of a chore rather than a fun activity. But as Techradar reports, the platform just dropped a shedload of tools to make playlists more enjoyable and to ‘help keep listening smooth’ for both iOS and Android users. […]

Super El Niño could Disrupt Food Production and Water Supplies Globally

two hands hold word cloud for El Nino with related conditions like temperature, weather, wind, climate

El Niño typically raises the risk of drought in Central America, Southeast Asia, the Sahel and Southern Africa, while increasing the threat of floods in East Africa and South America, according to the UN. As AccuWeather reports, there is a growing chance of a super El Niño this year, which will have numerous weather-related impacts […]

Eating Small Fish has Big Health Benefits

Sardine in top hat lounging in a tin

Many health-conscious consumers have already cut back on red and processed meats for poultry or seafood. Those protein sources are better than beef, and not just because they’re linked to a lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Chicken and fish are also better for the environment, as their production uses less land and […]

Here’s a Home Maintenance Task you should tackle in June: Service Your Sprinklers

Man checking sprinklers in backyard

Ah, June. the days are long, and the weather’s getting toasty.  But before you slather yourself with SPF 75 and reach for a margarita, do yourself a favor and tackle a few maintenance projects. A little pain now means a big gain later—you’ll ensure your home runs smoothly through the dog days of summer. But don’t worry; the […]

Your Official Summer Forecast is Here

Closeup of thermometer against blue skies and palm tree

This summer, orange and red are the colors of the season. As USA Today reports, the forecast released May 21 by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center shows that widespread above-average temperatures are expected across much of the U.S., with the exception of the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest. According to the forecast from NOAA, the June-July-August temperature outlook “favors […]

TP-Link Preps Wi-Fi 8 Router but will the FCC’s Ban Block It?

TP Link wireless router in front of product box

The US’s ban on foreign-made routers looks poised to block an upcoming Wi-Fi 8 router from TP-Link, unless the company can receive exemption. As PCMag reports, although Wi-Fi 7 is only two years old, TP-Link is rushing ahead with plans to launch a Wi-Fi 8 router this October, even though the wireless standard won’t be finalized until […]

Here’s a Home Maintenance Task you should tackle in June: Prime Your Pool

Hand holding pool chemical test strip in front of kids playing in pool

Ah, June. the days are long, and the weather’s getting toasty.  But before you slather yourself with SPF 75 and reach for a margarita, do yourself a favor and tackle a few maintenance projects. A little pain now means a big gain later—you’ll ensure your home runs smoothly through the dog days of summer. But don’t worry; the […]