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Record Levels of Sargassum Seaweed have hit Mexico Beaches and could be Headed Your Way

Atlantic Sargassum Belt washes ashore aerial view

Tracking seaweed might sound like a boring job, but the scientists at the University of South Florida Optical Oceanography Lab take it very seriously. As AccuWeather reports, at the end of May, they sounded the alarm: Sargassum seaweed is forming earlier and in more abundance than ever this season in the Atlantic — worse than the […]

It’s National Chocolate Ice Cream Day!

What’s better than Chocolate? And Ice Cream? So put those two things together, and National Chocolate Ice Cream Day on June 7th is one of the best days of the year! Here’s a little-known chocolatey morsel of info for National Chocolate Ice Cream Day… according to National Today, chocolate ice cream was actually invented before […]

June is PTSD Awareness Month

Teal sign and gradient ribbon reads Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month

June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, and is intended to raise public awareness about issues related to PTSD, reduce the stigma associated with PTSD, and help ensure that those suffering from the invisible wounds of war receive proper treatment. What is PTSD? There are currently about 12 million people in the United […]

Massive Saharan Dust Cloud is about to Blanket the Southeast – What Does That Mean?

Sahara Dust Cloud Plume over Texas field - hazy orange sky

While the idea of a massive dust cloud from the deserts of Africa hitting the United States might seem like the plot of a sci-fi movie — it’s actually just an annual weather event that can give way to some spectacular seaside sunsets. What is an SAL? What Causes It? Thunderstorms and the jostling position of a […]

How to Dress Your Dog in all the colors of the Rainbow for Pride and Beyond

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June is Pride month, which means parades, parties, and celebrations of love all around the world. Who says your dog can’t join in? Nobody, that’s who. Whether you and your pup identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community or are showing your support as a rainbow-clad ally, Daily Paws has a few tips to keep […]

Five Wonderful (and Easy) Ways to incorporate Solar Lighting into your Yard or Garden

Solar lights illuminate garden and walkway at night

Choosing to add energy efficient items, like solar lighting, to your home or garden is essential when wanting to cut your energy costs (and support the environment).  Solar lighting options come in a wide range of styles and designs, making it easier than you think to find an eco-friendly lighting fixture. Consider these five easy […]

Spotify Users Will Love these Latest Updates

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If you’re a Spotify user then you’ve probably noticed that the music streaming service has been pumping out new, small features over the past few weeks, and actually, the platform’s new features haven’t been disappointing. As TechRadar reports, one of Spotify’s biggest new features was AI DJ’s first major upgrade, which now takes requests through voice prompts so […]

Here Are All of the Major Brands (so far) who have Released Pride Month 2025 Collections

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Every year, almost without fail, most major companies, including Target, release a range of Pride Month merchandise, usually donating at least some of the proceeds from that collection to an LGBTQ+ charity. However, as Pink News reports, in recent months, multiple corporations have rolled back their support for LGBTQ+ pride and related initiatives, in the […]

Selena Gomez’s Collab with Oreos is inspired by One of Her Favorite Flavors from Childhood

Selena Gomez smiling on red carpet

Selena Gomez is partnering with Oreo to introduce a brand-new flavor inspired by horchata: Chocolate and Cinnamon Creme. In the announcement, Oreo says that the singer drew on her fondest memories to create a sandwich cookie reminiscent of a favorite childhood drink.   As Food & Wine reports, this limited-edition horchata flavor combines chocolate and cinnamon-flavored cream […]

The Forecast for Summer 2025 Forecast Shows we’re in for ‘Overwhelmingly Above Normal’ Heat

thermostat temp gauge in front of blazing sun in the sky

Summer is here, and meteorologists predict it’s going to be a doozie. As USA Today reports, June 1 marks the first day of meteorological summer, the kickoff of the three months that typically feel the hottest (although the calendar will technically say it’s spring until June 20). According to multiple outlooks, summer 2025 will be […]