For years, gluten-free snackers have had to skip one of the snack aisle’s most iconic crackers. Well now that’s finally changing. Just in time for National Cheese Lover’s Day, the folks behind Cheez-It are getting ready to launch its first-ever gluten-free version, driven by what the brand calls overwhelming consumer demand. As Food & Wine […]
Measles cases are climbing fast in South Carolina, and health officials say the outbreak is now spreading beyond state borders. As HealthDay News reports, the South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed 99 new measles cases since January 6, bringing the state’s total to 310 cases, officials said in their latest update on Friday. About 200 people […]
There are increasing reports that thieves are using artificial intelligence (AI) to steal homes, but it may not be what you think. The type of AI-powered thievery is more often facilitated through property-related fraud, primarily deed theft and title scams, rather than using the technology to physically break into homes. AI is also being used in […]
A critically endangered, flightless parrot species is breeding for the first time in four years in New Zealand, officials announced Jan. 6. As Live Science reports, the Kākāpō (Strigops habroptilus) are large, flightless, nocturnal parrots with mottled green and yellow plumage that only breed every two to four years. Their breeding seasons are triggered by the […]
Verizon is now distributing the $20 credit it promised following Wednesday’s outage. As PCMag reports, although you will need to redeem it proactively, the process seems easy. The carrier will send a text when the credit is available. For its part, Verizon has apologized profusely for the outage and sent customers texts that read, “Valued Verizon Customer – We […]
National Popcorn Day is a day that celebrates one of America’s favorite snack foods, popcorn. While there is some debate on the origins of this day and on which day it should be celebrated, most popcorn aficionados agree that the day is usually celebrated on January 19th. The origins of this holiday is currently unknown, […]
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol in pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children. As CBS News reports, the research, published Friday in the journal The Lancet, shows that “the best available human evidence does not support a causal link between […]
According to the latest Zillow Home Trends Report, the top home buyer trends for 2026 will focus on comfort, wellness, sustainability, and financial efficiency. According to the Zillow research, buyers will be seeking cozy “at-home escapes,” personalized spaces, green features (like solar/EV charging), and smart kitchens for food savings, alongside booming interest in vibrant colors […]
Attention pet lovers! San Francisco’s most famous rabbit, Alex the Great, has been honored with a new rescue-focused bunny cafe, that features rescued and adoptable bunnies ready to give an receive all the love you have to spare. The Life & Legacy of Alex the Great “Alex the Great” was a famous therapy rabbit in […]
After months of reportedly searching for an AI model that could power the next-gen Siri, Apple has selected Google—not OpenAI, which is already baked into Siri. As Trending Topics reports, June 2024 was a momentous time for Sam Altman when his company OpenAI announced that its AI ChatGPT would be deeply integrated into Apple’s iPhone and […]