Believe it or not, before Drew and Jonathan Scott rose to Property Brothers fame, the home renovation and real estate experts grew up on a horse ranch. Now they’re bringing their personal experience to buyers longing for a taste of adventure in a new HGTV series called Chasing the West. What Is Chasing the West About? According to HGTV, Jonathan and Drew will help […]
Are Dogs Affected by Encounters with Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac?
Many of us have probably had an unlucky run-in with poison ivy. What was supposed to be a fun time outdoors instead left us itchy and red, possibly for weeks. What about our dogs, though? Does poison ivy affect dogs? Are dogs allergic to poison ivy and similar plants like poison oak and poison sumac? […]
President Trump Extends TikTok’s Sale Deadline… Again
The clock just never seems to run out for TikTok. Last week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order granting the wildly popular social media app yet another 90 days to strike a deal to sell itself to a buyer deemed fit by US officials or face a federal ban. The newest extension pushes the deadline to […]
“Ring of Fire” Thunderstorms and “Heat Dome” Scorch many parts of the U.S. early in the Summer Season
A major heat wave has built and taken center stage in the weather late last week and into this next week. AccuWeather meteorologists advised that groups of severe thunderstorms would erupt on the edge of the “heat dome” of hot air. The storms will take on a “ring of fire” effect, erupting first over parts of the […]
It’s #TakeYourDogToWorkDay! Here are the Pros and Cons of Having Your Best Friend at Your Side in the Office.
Every year employees across the country bring their dogs to work the Friday after Father’s Day, which is known as National Take Your Dog to Work Day! A celebration of the companionship between canine and human, Take Your Dog to Work Day – which rounds out the “Take Your Pet to Work Week” – hopes […]
Dry, Dirty, Shaken or Stirred?
Do you prefer it dry, dirty, shaken, or stirred? That’s the question we’re all asking on National Martini Day (World Martini Cocktail Day is celebrated a couple of days later), a special occasion to enjoy your favorite version of the classic martini cocktail. The martini was originally called “The Martinez,” named after the California Gold […]
Amazon Promises this year’s Prime Days will be Bigger and Better than Ever
Very few sales events get our blood pumping quite like Amazon Prime Day. The largest online retailer in the world’s yearly member-centric sales event brings us the best prices on thousands of top products, and it’s never too early to prepare. As PCMag reports, the official announcement for 2025’s Prime Day was just released, including the dates: July […]
Tropical Storm Erick set to Become Eastern Pacific’s First – and the Earliest – Major Named Hurricane of the Season
The eastern Pacific continues its tropical tear with the fifth tropical storm of the season already in the books and the second hurricane on the way. AccuWeather meteorologists believe Tropical Storm Erick will rapidly strengthen over the next couple of days. It will quickly reach hurricane intensity and become the strongest tropical cyclone in the Northern […]
Are There Microplastics in Your Chewing Gum?
If you’re concerned about how many microplastics you come into contact with each day, it may be time to ditch your gum habit. As Food & Wine reports, earlier this year, researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) presented the findings of their small study (which, importantly, has not been peer-reviewed yet) at the American […]
Real Madrid Announces Official Multi-Year Partnership with Louis Vuitton
The world of football (that’s soccer, to we Americans) has long intersected with fashion, but few partnerships underscore this synergy with the gravitas of the newly confirmed alliance between French luxury powerhouse Louis Vuitton and Spanish giants Real Madrid. As Hypebeast reports, this multi-year deal sees Louis Vuitton becoming the official formal and travel wear supplier for Real […]