As if there isn’t already an influx of collabs competing for our attention (and wallets) J. Crew has released a new collaboration with designer Christopher John Rogers just in time for the holiday shopping season. As Fashionista reports, Christopher John Rogers is the latest in a string of beloved designers to team up with J. Crew, including Anna […]
Hurricanes Helene & Milton showed why Net-Zero Communities might need to be the Wave of the Future
Nestled between Sarasota Bay and the southwestern part of Tampa Bay in Florida, the developers of the new Hunters Point community, Pearl Homes, billed the property as the first “net-zero” single-family home development in the US, meaning residents produce more energy from solar panels than they need, with the excess energy either being stored or sold back to […]
The iPad Mini 7 is Here, ready and waiting for Apple Intelligence
The new iPad mini that Apple announced last week hit the shelves yesterday, and while after three long years it’s really a small update rather than a major reinvention, it’s still got some pretty useful updates, and the most important feature: it’s built to be Apple Intelligence-ready. As Endgadget reports, what’s new here can be summed […]
Hurricane Kristy Strengthens to a Category 3 in the Pacific, will affect the Baja Coast
Hurricane Kristy strengthened into a Category 3 storm in the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday and was expected to remain away from land as it grows more powerful, forecasters said. As AP News reports, the storm was 650 miles (1,045 kilometers) southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico, and was moving […]
Should you be Worried about the McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak?
A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of E. coli bacteria that can cause serious illness and death. As AP News reports, about 50 people have fallen ill in the McDonald’s outbreak, and one has died, with ages ranging from 13 to 88, according to the Centers for Disease Control […]
It’s National Pet Wellness Month – Here are 4 Tips for Keeping Your Pet Healthy
We love our pets like family, and we want them to live long, healthy lives. October is National Pet Wellness Month, and there is no better time to re-evaluate your furry friend’s health and lifestyles. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) launched National Pet Wellness Month in 2004 to educate pet parents on the importance […]
Time to Roar: Leopard Print is this Fall’s Fashion “Neutral”
Fall and winter fashion is always dominated by solids in rich, classic neutrals, like camel, grey, burgundy and chocolate brown — but this season, there’s a pattern that’s been added to the style mix, and it seems to be everywhere on both the runways and the street. As Fashionista reports, animal prints of all types (python, […]
The McDonald’s McRib Is Officially Back (but only for a Limited Time)
Attention McDonald’s fans: Your tweets, prayers, and angry letters have been answered. The McRib is officially making a comeback… soon’ish. Last week The Independent reported that the McRib, which was first introduced in the early 1980s, is back on the menu in McDonald’s locations across the United Kingdom after being pulled from permanent circulation nearly a decade […]
October Home Maintenance Checklist: Get Winter Weather Ready
As the middle month of autumn, October is a great time to attend to both indoor and outdoor home maintenance tasks. Daylight saving time doesn’t end until a week into November, so there is enough light for an outdoor chore or two after work, especially on a day when clouds don’t darken the sky prematurely. […]
Teen Smoking, Vaping, and other Tobacco Use drop to Lowest Levels in Years, CDC reports
Teen smoking hit an all-time low in the U.S. this year, part of a big drop in the youth use of tobacco overall, the government reported Thursday. As AP News reports, there was a 20% drop in the estimated number of middle and high school students who recently used at least one tobacco product, including cigarettes, electronic […]