On Friday, legendary singer/songwriter Billy Joel said Friday he was recently diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a brain disorder. In a statement, Joel said he’s undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to pause performances while he recovers. The Piano Man, who had just completed a record breaking ten year residency at Madison Square […]
May 26th is National Cherry Dessert Day!
Did you know that May 26th is National Cherry Dessert Day? It’s True! Cherries, the fruit of the beautiful and fragrant cherry tree, range from sweet to sour and have many culinary uses, both savory and sweet. However, today is all about the sweet stuff as we dive into desserts featuring this fantastic fruit. Here […]
Celebrate Pet Safety this Memorial Day
As the unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day is a great excuse to get outdoors. But whether you’re partying, barbequing, or just soaking up some rays, it’s important to keep your pet’s safety in mind at all times. To prevent any Memorial Day mishaps, the ASPCA has put together some tips to help protect animals […]
FDA Approves new Blood Test for Alzheimer’s
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has greenlit Japan-based test manufacturer Fujirebio to begin marketing its blood test for helping doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in some patients, clearing the way for wider availability of the approach. As CBS News reports, Fujirebio’s test works with the company’s Lumipulse equipment, which the company says is already “widely available in […]
Big Bear’s Bald Eaglets are Flapping to Fledge
The Big Bear eaglets Sunny and Gizmo are nearing their first flight, with the “fledge watch” period expected to begin soon. They are about 10 weeks old – Sunny hatched about a week before Gizmo – and bald eagles typically fledge between 10 and 14 weeks of age. The nonprofit organization, Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV), is monitoring the eaglets […]
A “Mini Planet Parade” is Coming May 23
A planetary alignment will appear in the early morning sky just before the start of Memorial Day weekend with the crescent moon serving as the centerpiece. The planet alignment will be visible in the hour (about 30 to 40 minutes, according to EarthSky) before sunrise on May 23. Looking east, the thin Crescent moon will glow between […]
Macy’s wants to bring Iconic Fashion History to your TV Screen
Macy’s is wedging itself into a popular novel based on women who shaped the department store business and adapting the bestseller by Julie Satow into a scripted television series. As Retail Dive reports, Satow’s book, “When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion,” features executives like Dorothy Shaver, a chief merchant at Lord […]
After 61 Years, Nutella is Introducing a New Flavor
Nutella has been the topping for pretty much everything your foodie heart desires for over six decades: toast, waffles, pancakes, and even straight-off-the-spoon moments. Our love for that chocolatey, hazelnutty spread runs so deep that the brand has finally decided to switch things up. Now, as Delish reports, for the first time in its 61-year history, Nutella is introducing […]
Why are Large Tornado Outbreaks becoming More Common?
There have been a lot of tornadoes so far this year. Recent tornadoes killed dozens of people in Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia. Earlier this spring, deadly tornadoes tore across eight midwestern states. As NPR reports, an above-average number of tornadoes in the Midwest have occurred so far this year, according to data collected by the National Weather Service […]
Want to Talk to Darth Vader? Thanks to a James Earl Jones-voiced AI, now Fortnite players Can!
When Fortnite players meet Darth Vader in the game’s ongoing Star Wars event, they will be able to speak with the Sith Lord directly, and he’s going to respond with a voice that sounds exactly like James Earl Jones. As The Verge reports, although Darth Vader has previously appeared as an NPC (and a battle pass skin) in Fortnite, Epic Games announced […]