In an interesting business move, Vestiaire Collective is turning the climate benefit of buying secondhand into carbon credits. The second-hand retailer will begin selling carbon credits this October, the company announced last week, in what it claims is the first initiative of its kind in the fashion industry. The credits, certified by French partner Inuk, […]
The Police Have an Arson Suspect in Custody for the Deadly Palisades Fire
High winds and years of drought didn’t help, but the cause of the deadly fire that ravaged the Pacific Palisades community, causing the deaths of 12 people and millions of dollars in damage wasn’t an accident, and it wasn’t a result of neglect or dereliction of duty by Los Angeles county or the state of […]
October 9th is International Beer and Pizza Day!
International Beer and Pizza Day, or simply Beer and Pizza Day, is an official food holiday that was founded by Beer & Pizza superfan Nick Saulino in 2016. Celebrated each year on October 9th during what is, probably not coincidentally National Pizza Month as well as Oktoberfest, International Beer and Pizza Day pays homage to […]
Which Fall/Winter Vegetables should you be planting right now (and in the next two months)?
The days are getting shorter and there’s a chill in the air. And according to the Family Handyman, that means it is time to plant winter-season veggies. Check out your plant hardiness zone before you get started. And those of you who live in cold climates need to start planting right away. Of course, gardeners in warmer climates have a […]
Sephora and Rare Beauty’s “Make A Rare Impact” Join Forces for the Third Year in Honor of World Mental Health Day
Sephora and Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez have announced the return of their joint “Make A Rare Impact” campaign in recognition of World Mental Health Day, to raise awareness and mobilize efforts in support of mental health. According to the press release, this year’s campaign will see Sephora donate 100%* of new Rare Beauty fine fragrance […]
Meta’s Ray-Ban Display Smart Glasses are Proving Hard to Get
Eager to try Meta’s new Ray-Ban Display augmented-reality glasses? Better hope you live near the limited number of stores that have them in stock. As PCMag reports, Meta only started selling these $799 smart glasses last week, each equipped with a computer, camera, and microphone, plus a tiny display embedded in the right lens. But it’s not following […]
Fall Foliage will Reach Peak Colors for many Parts of the Country this week
October is finally here, and with it comes more fall foliage reaching its peak throughout the U.S. As USA Today reports, each year, as trees begin to store a chemical called chlorophyll, their leaves lose their green coloring, leaving yellow, orange, red, brown, and sometimes purple tints instead. The changing of the leaves draws nature enthusiasts, often […]
Gwyneth Paltrow and daughter Apple Martin Star in GapStudio’s Fall Campaign
GapStudio has launched its Fall/Winter 2025 Collection 3 with a campaign starring Gwyneth Paltrow and her daughter, Apple Martin. As ELLE reports, the campaign, lensed by Mario Sorrenti with creative direction by Zac Posen, highlights the enduring legacy of Gap and its generation-crossing timelessness, peppered with advice about growing up and finding personal style, delivered by Paltrow to her daughter. […]
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!
Adopt a Dog Month, also known as Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, is celebrated annually in the month of October. Adopt a Dog Month is a time when multiple animal welfare organizations get together to encourage people to adopt a dog from the shelter. Sometimes, the month is also called Adopt a Shelter Dog Month or […]
Ben Stiller Enters the Artisanal Soda Market with “Stiller’s Soda”
There’s a new drink to enjoy while you rewatch Dodge Ball, Zoolander, Meet the Parents, Something About Mary or Night at the Museum for the twentieth time, and it comes from Ben Stiller, the multiple award-winning actor/director/writer who stars in all of them. As Food & Wine reports, the comedy icon and executive producer of the Apple+ series Severance, […]