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
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 […]
Attention Passengers: Southwest Airlines Bans Battery Charging in Carry-On Bags
Southwest Airlines, citing safety concerns, will no longer allow passengers to charge their devices with a power bank stowed inside a carry-on bag. As MSN reports, as of May 28, travelers must place their activated portable charging equipment in a visible location, such as in a seat pocket or on a tray table. In a […]
Thom Browne’s First LA Flagship Store is Open for Business
Overlooking the Hollywood Hills and the iconic Sunset Strip, designer Thom Browne welcomed 55 of his closest friends and collaborators to the rooftop terrace of the Chateau Marmont on a warm late spring evening to celebrate the opening of his first West Coast flagship store in Los Angeles. “It’s a very full circle moment for me to […]
A New COVID Variant has been Detected in the U.S. – Are We In for a Summer Surge?
A fast-spreading new COVID variant known as NB.1.8.1 has been detected in the U.S. As Health reports, while experts say it’s too soon to say whether the virus might cause higher COVID cases this summer, the variant’s growth in other parts of the world is prompting close monitoring by health officials. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified NB.1.8.1 […]
June is National Adopt-A-Cat-Month
Meow! National Adopt a Cat Month in June – the height of “kitten season,” when large litters of kittens are born and often end up in shelters – encourages us to remember our feline friends when considering a new pet. Also known as Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, it’s a time to learn the cat-friendly […]
Help Ease Your Allergies by Cleaning Paddle Ceiling Fans
Now that school is out, the days are long, the weather’s getting toasty, and you may have noticed something else that comes along with the spring/summer season – allergies. But things that induce your hay fever don’t just exist outside. There are many allergens (and the things that blow them around) that live within your […]
MOO…It’s National Dairy Month!
National Dairy Month is celebrated every year during the month of June throughout the United States. It is a month-long celebration of the contributions the dairy industry has made for more than 85 years. Many organizations use National Dairy Month as a platform to introduce the hard working dairy farmers and families that are behind milk and […]
Why Glaciologists believe the Birch Glacier Collapsed, Burying Idyllic Swiss Village
Last week, a village in the Swiss Alps was buried beneath ice, rock and mud after a massive piece of a nearby glacier collapsed. As ABC News reports, on May 28, a landslide from the mountain side of Birch Glacier — located in the Lötschental valley in northern Switzerland — flattened homes in the Alpine […]
Tesla Urges Trump Administration to “Exercise Caution” Imposing Tariffs on Foreign-Made Chips
Tesla is urging the Trump administration to exercise caution when imposing tariffs on foreign-made chips. As PCMag reports, in a letter to the Commerce Department, Tesla encouraged officials to consult the industry before issuing tariffs on semiconductors, citing potential supply chain disruptions. One Tesla product alone “may contain tens of thousands of semiconductors, with subcomponents made by hundreds of suppliers, […]