Top Chef is back with a fresh batch of talented cheftestants, the largest grand prize package in the show’s history, and Canadian tuxedos. As Food & Wine reports, the hit Bravo show premiered last week for its 22nd season, this time set in Canada. And to celebrate, Gail Simmons, Kristen Kish, and Tom Colicchio donned denim-on-denim […]
It’s Sloppy Joe’s Day – Here’s the Dish on America’s Favorite Sloppy Sandwich
A staple of school cafeterias, the Sloppy Joe is nothing if not a beloved American staple. In fact, March 18 has been declared National Sloppy Joe Day! But did you know that sloppy joes actually have roots in another, less widespread but equally delicious sandwich? Or that there’s some consternation over who the actual Joe […]
Can You Get Better Brain Health by Flossing?
The key to better mental health may be stuck in your teeth. That’s right. The next time your dentist reminds you to floss for the millionth time, take their words to heart (which flossing is also good for) because it could be good for your brain. New research published by the Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term […]
Just in Time for Spring Cleaning, iRobot Refreshes its Roomba Lineup for 2025
iRobot is launching a whole new portfolio of robot vacuums, replacing all current models in its lineup except the hybrid at the very top, the Roomba Combo 10 Max + Auto Wash Dock. Otherwise, the Roomba 105 and 205 models will replace the base-level Combo Essential, and the Roomba Plus 405 and 505 will succeed the company’s midrange i and j […]
Reality TV Star Jessie Holmes and his Dog Sled Team Win their First Iditarod after Five Top-10 Finishes
Jessie Holmes, a 43-year-old who came to Alaska from Alabama more than 20 years ago, earned his first victory in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race early Friday. As the Anchorage Daily News reports, Holmes crossed under the burled arch in Nome around 2:55 a.m. Friday with 10 dogs on the line. He was pulled […]
Spring Equinox 2025: When Is It, and What is It?
The first day of spring 2025 is on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 5:01 a.m. EDT (2:01 a.m. Pacific). For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, this is marked by the arrival of the spring equinox (otherwise known as the “First Point of Aries”). As the Farmer’s Almanac reports, traditionally, we celebrate the first day of spring […]
The End of an Era: Donatella Hands the Versace Reigns to Another
After nearly 30 years at the helm, Donatella Versace is bowing out as Versace’s creative director. But as Fashionista reports, she’s not departing completely. Last week, parent company Capri Holdings announced she will step into the role of chief brand ambassador, effective April 1. Dario Vitale, Miu Miu’s former design and image director, will succeed Donatella Versace […]
9 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (Safely) with Your Pup
Sláinte! St. Paddy’s Day is March 17, and there’s no better time to raise a glass to your Irish roots. Over 32 million Americans claim to come from Irish ancestry, which works out to roughly a tenth of the country. With some much Irish heritage in the US, you can’t escape shamrocks, leprechauns, and pints of Guinness […]
Apple Urges Customers to “Update Now” and Rolls Out Fix for ‘Extremely Sophisticated’ Zero-Day Bug
Apple is urging everyone to update to iOS 18.3.2 and iPadOS 18.3.2 to fix a WebKit bug. As PCMag reports, Apple is patching a zero-day vulnerability in iPhones and iPads that could be exploited in “extremely sophisticated” attacks. The vulnerability, dubbed CVE-2025-24201, was found in WebKit, Apple’s open-source framework that helps render pages in Safari, Mail, App Store, […]
40 Dead after Destructive Tornadoes, Wildfires and Dust Storms sweep across US
At least 40 people in seven states have died amid a severe weather disaster that swept across the central and southern U.S., officials said Sunday. At least 12 deaths were reported in Missouri, the most of any state, officials said. Sunday is the third day in a row that severe storms packing destructive winds, large hail, […]