Over the weekend, competitive food lovers got to enjoy the return of their favorite 4th of July tradition, as the 2025 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest took place Friday at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York. This year, both of the multi-year champions did not disappoint their fans, as Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo […]
Tapping, also known as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping or “psychological accupressure,” is an alternative treatment for physical pain and emotional distress, and has become all the rage across YouTube and various social media platforms for dealing with a wide range of anxiety-related maladies. As Healthline reports, the technique focuses on tapping the 12 meridian […]
ICEBlock, an app that lets users anonymously report sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials, has soared up the App Store charts after receiving criticism from the Trump Administration. As The Verge reports, last week, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem responded to CNN’s coverage of ICEBlock in a post on X, calling it an “obstruction of […]
Local officials in several Texas counties have now confirmed a total of 80 fatalities in connection with the devastating flooding that happened over the weekend in and around the central Texas town of Kerrville. Among those deceased in Kerr County are 40 adults and 28 children, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said Sunday. Death Toll Rises, […]
If you’ve been thinking about tackling some home improvement projects this summer, don’t delay! The dog days of summer are already here, and before you know it the cold weather will be coming back. These all-too-brief warmer months are ideal for outdoor projects like updating your home’s exterior, and they’re great for any work that […]
It’s an unfortunate side effect of summer fun: Bugs want to join in too. As Yahoo Life reports, the reason you notice bugs more in the summer? They are actually more active this time of year. “Bugs gain their metabolic energy from whatever the temperature is outside,” says Michael Raupp, professor of entomology at the University of […]
H&M Group has signed a multi-year deal to source significant volumes of Circulose for its collections, replacing a substantial share of virgin viscose. Virgin Viscose vs. Circulose – What’s the Big Deal? Virgin Viscose is a type of regenerated cellulose fiber made from wood pulp, usually from trees like pine, beech, and eucalyptus. It’s a semi-synthetic material known […]
Every Fourth of July, revelers look forward to barbecues, pool parties, parades, bonfires, county fairs, and fireworks. When it comes to patriotic activities, there’s nothing quite as iconic as Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, which has been a staple of the holiday for over 50 years. This year is extra special as it marks fan […]
The Atlantic and eastern Pacific basins have entered an active stretch into this week, just in time to jeopardize your 4th of July plans. Here’s where AccuWeather hurricane experts warn there could be potential impacts in the United States during the holiday weekend. Thunderstorms a precursor to potential development Before any potential tropical development occurs […]
If you have an Anker Power Bank that wasn’t recalled earlier this month and thought you were safe, think again. As The Verge reports, Anker has already issued its second product recall so far in June, warning customers that five additional power bank models should stop being used “immediately due to the risk of overheating, melting, smoke, […]