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Massive Saharan Dust Cloud is about to Blanket the Southeast – What Does That Mean?

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While the idea of a massive dust cloud from the deserts of Africa hitting the United States might seem like the plot of a sci-fi movie — it’s actually just an annual weather event that can give way to some spectacular seaside sunsets. What is an SAL? What Causes It? Thunderstorms and the jostling position of a […]

Spotify Users Will Love these Latest Updates

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If you’re a Spotify user then you’ve probably noticed that the music streaming service has been pumping out new, small features over the past few weeks, and actually, the platform’s new features haven’t been disappointing. As TechRadar reports, one of Spotify’s biggest new features was AI DJ’s first major upgrade, which now takes requests through voice prompts so […]

Here Are All of the Major Brands (so far) who have Released Pride Month 2025 Collections

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Every year, almost without fail, most major companies, including Target, release a range of Pride Month merchandise, usually donating at least some of the proceeds from that collection to an LGBTQ+ charity. However, as Pink News reports, in recent months, multiple corporations have rolled back their support for LGBTQ+ pride and related initiatives, in the […]

Before You Repaint, Fix the Fundamentals

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What’s the primary motivation for tackling any room renovation, whether it’s a living room, bedroom or bathroom? Aesthetics, according to a recent HomeAdvisor’s State of Home Spending Report. Especially if you’re looking to remodel your living room, improving the appearance of the space and boosting your overall enjoyment of it are almost definitely the end […]

Selena Gomez’s Collab with Oreos is inspired by One of Her Favorite Flavors from Childhood

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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

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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

Designer Thom Browne at his runway show

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?

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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 […]

Tesla Urges Trump Administration to “Exercise Caution” Imposing Tariffs on Foreign-Made Chips

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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, […]