As daylight hit Kerrville, Texas, and the surrounding areas, the full impact of the devastation from the July 4 flood event was revealed. There was a loss of life, and many people were unaccounted for. While these were the headlines that dominated the news for days, as A-Z Animals reports, there were also hundreds of […]
TSA Issues New Warning about Dangers of Plugging In and Using Public WiFi in Airports
We are now deep into the Summer travel season, and as we head to airports across the U.S. and overseas, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued new warnings for all smartphone (and PC) users to stay safe and secure at airports while traveling. The Two Biggest Risks, According to TSA As Forbes reports, the first warning […]
Another Summer, Another Heat Dome
From Texas clear to Georgia, from the Gulf Coast on up to the Canadian border, a mass of dangerous heat has started spreading like an atmospheric plague. In the days and perhaps even weeks ahead, a high-pressure system, known as a heat dome, will drive temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some places, impacting some 160 […]
Billy Porter Gets Into the Beauty Game
Billy Porter has never been one to follow conventional paths. From his Tony Award-winning performance in Kinky Boots to his scene-stealing – and Emmy winning – turns on Pose, the 55-year-old entertainer has built a career on challenging expectations. Now, he’s channeling that same disruptive energy into an entirely new arena: the beauty industry. As Rolling Out reports, […]
HVAC Experts Reveal What NOT to do in a Heatwave
As these “heat domes” continue to bake the planet this summer, it is past the point of being able to go about your everyday routine. Now, it is about knowing what not to do in order to keep your home cool in a heatwave, experts warn. As Homes & Gardens reports, staying cool at home is more difficult […]
If You Love Marshmallows, this New Costco Bakery Cookie is For You
Costco’s bakery department always seems to be working on new ideas behind the scenes — and the results are delicious news for everyone. As Food & Wine reports, a new baked good has been spotted in Costco stores, and this unexpected mix of two nostalgic sweet treats has already gone viral on social media. If […]
Accidental Nicotine Poisoning in Children is Up 763% – What Can Be Done About It?
A new study reveals that ingestions of nicotine pouches by young children have surged in recent years. As Nationwide Children’s Hospital reports, researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center analyzed calls to U.S. poison centers and found an alarming 763% increase […]
Google announces Pixel 10 launch event
Google officially has a date for its Pixel launch event: August 20th, 2025. As The Verge reports, in an invite sent out last week, Google announced that the event will take place in New York City at 1PM ET, where the company will show off “the latest on our Pixel phones, watches, buds, and more.” […]
Melting Glaciers Could Cause More Volcanic Eruptions
Recent volcanic eruptions in Iceland, Hawaii and Japan have once again brought the worry of the possible destruction to nearby villages and cities back into focus. Now, as scientists have cautioned in a study, melting of glaciers due to the climate crisis could make volcanic eruptions more catastrophic than before. As AccuWeather reports, the loss […]
How Hot Is Too Hot for a Dog’s Paws?
Astronomers have said “The Dog Days of Summer” refer to the hottest days in late July and early August when Sirius known as the dog star appears in the sky before the sun. And those days can be especially tough on pets. When the weather gets blazing hot, it’s important to keep your dog protected from […]