National Popcorn String Day is December 13th, and by now, many families gearing up for Christmas will have already decked their halls with an attic’s worth of homemade baubles, hand-me-down ornaments and trinkets picked up during past vacations. But if you haven’t decorated your tree yet, you might consider engaging in the old-fashioned, food-themed tradition […]
Are you thinking about giving someone a cute and fuzzy companion for Christmas? Just can’t wait to see that look of surprise and delight as they snuggle up for the very first time, transferring that look of joy and affection to you? Hold that thought. As Daily Paws points out, unlike material things, dogs (or […]
Two carcinogenic chemicals used in cleaning products and other common household goods have been banned in the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in a Dec. 9 press release. The chemicals — trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE or perc) — can cause multiple kinds of cancers and damage to the kidney, liver and immune and nervous […]
A storm will rapidly strengthen as it moves northward from the United States to Canada. The budding bomb cyclone will unleash “a firehose of moisture” – torrential rain and powerful winds from the Appalachians to the Atlantic coast – that can snarl travel, trigger flooding and cause power outages at midweek. According to AccuWeather meteorologists, […]
Pop icon Sabrina Carpenter and NBA star Alexandre Sarr are the hers/his faces of Versace’s new Biggie eyewear campaign. As ABC News reports, the Grammy-nominated pop sensation, photographed by Rosie Marks, is seen wearing the VE4480U sunglasses made famous by the late hip-hop legend Notorious B.I.G. who was known for blending luxury fashion with street style. “I love […]
Taco Bell is testing a new restaurant that isn’t focused on tacos. The fast food giant has just opened its first concept cantina in San Diego. Called the “Live Más Café,” it features a beverage-centric menu that includes milkshakes, coffees, fruity iced drinks and a take on a dirty soda trend with its trademark Mountain Dew Baja Blast. […]
On Monday, Google announced Willow, its latest, greatest quantum computing chip. The speed and reliability performance claims Google’s made about this chip were newsworthy in themselves, but what really caught the tech industry’s attention was an even wilder claim tucked into the blog post about the chip. As TechRadar reports, Google Quantum AI founder Hartmut […]
When the dreaded cold months of winter arrive, it means many homeowners are put in a difficult conundrum to keep their homes warm without breaking the bank, and staying warm is becoming increasingly expensive. It’s a good news/bad news situation. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) estimates that the average cost of home heating […]
The season of giving is here, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to help beloved animals in need. Every pet deserves unconditional love and the chance to be spoiled as they wait to be placed in a good, loving home. Fortunately, there are many ways you can do your part, […]
Just weeks after the sellout success of the Dolce & Gabbana x SKIMS capsule collection, Kim Kardashian is back with another high-profile collaboration – this time with outdoor performance giant The North Face. The North Face and Skims have teamed up for a limited edition collection that reimagines The North Face’s archival styles through SKIMS’ signature beige-tinted aesthetic, blending the […]