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Pickle Fever is Going Strong – Here’s the Top Brand in America, According to Instacart

Grillo's Pickles on store shelves

Pickles have practically bewitched online foodies — and even captured the attention of brands’ innovation teams. Instacart has officially dubbed it a “brine boom,” and no, this sudden resurgence isn’t just in your head. As Food & Wine reports, the California-based delivery platform recently released its 2024 pickle sales report, and heritage brands are still […]

IFA 2025 – Biggest Tech and Gadget Announcements This Year

Depending on who you ask, IFA stands for either “Innovation for All” or “Internationale Funkausstellung.” The latter, which translates to “International Radio Exhibition,” reflects the show’s origins as a radio and broadcasting event when it first launched in 1924. As PCMag reports, over the past 101 years, however, IFA – which kicked off last Friday and concludes […]

September is National Pet Insurance Month – How does it work, and is it right for you?

September is National Pet Health Insurance Month, designed to share the benefits of having insurance to pet owners. Many people are either unaware of pet health insurance or feel that it is not worth the monthly cost. However, research shows that pet insurance can be extremely beneficial for any pet owner, both financially and emotionally. […]

It’s an Unusually Quiet Start to September, but the Gulf is On Alert for Hurricanes later this Month

Aerial view of Cat 5 hurricane wind tunnel

The unusually quiet start to September in the tropics may not last much longer. A surge in tropical development is expected around the middle of the month, AccuWeather hurricane experts warn. The Gulf and Caribbean, in particular, could breed dangerous hurricanes that quickly strengthen and threaten coastal communities. “Atmospheric conditions will be primed for tropical […]

September is Healthy Aging Month: Here are 10 Tips to Get You Going!

Elderly couple fixing a healthy meal in their kitchen

September is Healthy Aging® Month and the time to get started on better health practices. Think it’s too late to “re-invent” yourself?   Think again. According to Carolyn Worthington, editor-in-chief of Healthy Aging® Magazine and executive director of Healthy Aging®, it’s never too late to find a new career, a new sport, passion or hobby. And, […]

How Will Halting the “de minimis” Exemption Impact U.S. Retail?

Photo of Donald Trump on smart phone next to graphic words relating to Tariffs and imports

On August 29, the Trump administration ended U.S. duty-free imports of packages worth less than $800, known as the de minimis exemption that has fueled a surge in shipments from global sellers to U.S. consumers. The tariffs make shipments to the U.S. from overseas retailers more expensive, unless the sellers absorb the tariff costs.  The de […]

Bob Vila says these are the top 7 mistakes homeowners make in the Fall with Home Interior Maintenance

Man removing dirty air filter

As the days grow shorter and your thoughts turn to tailgating and football games, it’s easy to forget that your home needs a little TLC before Old Man Winter comes calling. By taking care of essential upkeep and repairs now, you’ll be investing in your house. Home Improvement guru Bob Vila says these are the […]

Lola the Golden Beats Cancer With Help of a UC Davis Clinical Trial – What We Can Learn From Her Journey

Older Golden Retriever with white race lying on grass

A dog facing a daunting diagnosis had one last hope at UC Davis’ veterinary hospital to turn things around. As CBS News reports, Lola, a Golden Retriever, was given a terminal cancer diagnosis with just a couple of months to live. At 9 years-old, Lola was diagnosed with an aggressive, terminal oral melanoma that had […]

These Are the Nominees for the British Fashion Council Awards 2025

Designer Jonathan Anderson

The 2025 British Fashion Awards will soon be here, taking place this year on December 1. As Hypebae reports, bringing together the global fashion community from London and beyond, the event is quickly becoming a pretty major part of the fashion calendar. Last year, the star-studded ceremony featured guests like Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, plus plenty of major […]

Call Of Duty Fans Can’t Believe Activision Reportedly Passed On Having Spielberg Direct The Movie

Hands holding game controller with Call of Duty Warzone on screen

The new video game movie gold rush is finally seeing Call of Duty get adapted for the big screen, but there is still no word on who is writing or directing the military shooter’s Hollywood debut.  But as Kotaku reports, tech gaming fans are going crazy with reports that Steven Spielberg was lobbying for the job but Activision […]