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 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, […]
On August 29, the Trump administration ended U.S. duty-free imports of packages worth less than $800, known as the de minimis exemption that has fueled a surge in shipments from global sellers to U.S. consumers. The tariffs make shipments to the U.S. from overseas retailers more expensive, unless the sellers absorb the tariff costs. The de […]
As the days grow shorter and your thoughts turn to tailgating and football games, it’s easy to forget that your home needs a little TLC before Old Man Winter comes calling. By taking care of essential upkeep and repairs now, you’ll be investing in your house. Home Improvement guru Bob Vila says these are the […]
A dog facing a daunting diagnosis had one last hope at UC Davis’ veterinary hospital to turn things around. As CBS News reports, Lola, a Golden Retriever, was given a terminal cancer diagnosis with just a couple of months to live. At 9 years-old, Lola was diagnosed with an aggressive, terminal oral melanoma that had […]
The 2025 British Fashion Awards will soon be here, taking place this year on December 1. As Hypebae reports, bringing together the global fashion community from London and beyond, the event is quickly becoming a pretty major part of the fashion calendar. Last year, the star-studded ceremony featured guests like Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, plus plenty of major […]
Sourdough September is an annual, worldwide, month-long celebration launches by the Real Bread Campaign to promote the joy of making and eating “real” sourdough bread. The campaign encourages people to bake their own sourdough, buy genuine sourdough from independent bakeries, and learn about the natural fermentation process that gives sourdough its unique flavor, texture, and nutritional […]
Turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and states’ beginning to take more control of their own vaccine decisions threaten to fracture the once-national consensus around immunization, setting the stage for a reorganization of the way vaccination recommendations work across the United States. As NBC News reports, the moves together point toward […]
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 […]
As Hurricane Kiko gradually loses wind intensity in the coming days, its center is forecast to pass north of the Hawaiian Islands. However, as AccuWeather meteorologists reports, expanding moisture will bring rough seas, rain and gusty winds of concern. Swells spreading outward from the center of the storm will forecast to reach Hawaii and Maui […]