SpaceX is blaming a network upgrade for Thursday’s widespread Starlink outage, which temporarily shut down access to the satellite internet system around the globe. As PCMag reports, previously, a SpaceX executive said the disruption was due to a “failure of key internal software services that operate the core network,” without elaborating. But in a message sent […]
The Property Brothers’ “Chasing the West” Premieres this Week on HGTV
Believe it or not, Before they became the Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott grew up on a 160-acre ranch in Colorado. In a way, the American West made them who they are. “We grew up on a horse farm in Maple Ridge (British Columbia),” says Drew. Now, they want to share their passion for […]
The FDA Just Revoked 52 Food Standards
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced that it is “revoking, or proposing to revoke, 52 food standards after concluding they are obsolete and unnecessary.” It’s a move that could change the contents of some of your favorite prepared foods. As Food & Wine reports, the FDA explained in a statement that the […]
Your Favorite Chocolate Is About to Cost You a Lot More
Today is National Milk Chocolate Day, the day where we celebrate the invention of milk chocolate by Daniel Peter, an employee of Nestle and a neighbor of Henry Nestle, in 1887. But your next bite of chocolate might also take a bite out of your wallet. As Food & Wine reports, the Hershey Company just […]
A$AP Rocky’s “Next Generation” Ray-Ban Collection Is Here
A$AP Rocky was first dubbed Ray-Ban‘s first-ever creative director back in February 2025, with his first official collection landing just a few months later. Now, as teased on the runway at the Paris Men’s Fashion Week at the end of June, the next phase of their collaboration has already arrived. As Hypebae reports, debuting at Rocky’s AWGE show, […]
The World’s Ugliest Dog Competition Is Coming Up at its New Location
The 4th DAA is excited to partner with the Sonoma County Fair to bring the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest to the masses! The World’s Ugliest Dog Contest, long a staple of Petaluma’s annual fair, is moving to a new venue, organizers of the event announced earlier this year. Although it was already announced that the […]
T-Mobile Launches Its Cellular Starlink Service – Is It Right For You?
After years of work, T-Mobile and SpaceX has officially launched their cellular Starlink service, allowing smartphone users to remain connected in dead zones. As PCMag reports, this “T-Satellite” service has been available since January through a free beta program, which attracted about 1.8 million sign-ups. But as of July 23, T-Mobile now charges subscribers for T-Satellite, […]
Attention Stargazers: the Peak of the Delta Aquariids is This Week!
Every year, two meteor showers – the famous Perseids and the lesser known Delta Aquariids – converge in late summer. Here’s all you need to know to catch a falling star! Where Do Meteors Come From? According to NASA, meteors come from leftover comet particles and bits from broken asteroids. When comets orbit the Sun, the dust […]
Let’s toast to National Scotch Day!
Cheers! Or should we say, Slàinte Mhath (Pronounced Slanj-a-va, is actually both Irish and Scots Gaelic for “cheers”)! It’s National Scotch Day! Every year on July 27th, we celebrate the iconic whisky (Yes, whisky with a “y” and not an “ey” because that’s the Scottish/Scotch way.) Even though the origin of whisky is shrouded in […]
Installing Your Own Ceiling Fan is a Cost-Effective Way to Beat the Summer Heat
For the majority of homes across the United States, ceiling fans serve a fundamental purpose to keep us cool year-round while preserving energy costs. One of the most overlooked summer home renovations — and one of the top home improvement projects that can be accomplished over the weekend — is installing your own ceiling fan. […]