Vipology Staff Writer

What the new Trump Tariffs on European Wine, Beer and Liquor Could Mean For You

Man harvesting purple wine grapes in a vineyard

On April 2, President Trump imposed wide spread tariffs across all global trade partners, including the EU and the UK, which will have an immediate and lasting effect on American wine, beer and spirits consumers. As Reuters reports, U.S. drinkers will now pay more for cocktails, champagne and foreign beers, brands will disappear from bar […]

Man Undergoes Rare, Successful Triple Organ Transplant in Long Island

Green and Blue ribbon signifying April is National Donate Life Month

Fewer than 80 triple organ transplants have been attempted in the United States, and for the first time, the rare procedure was successfully performed on Long Island. As CBS News reports, a beloved husband now has a new heart, liver and kidney. “Miracles exist” Sergio Arias Cestoni, 47, had to stop working at his Long […]

Trump’s Tariffs mean you’ll Pay More for All Gadgets

Photo of Donald Trump on smart phone next to graphic words relating to Tariffs and imports

If you were wondering how President Trump’s tariffs may impact gadgets like smartphones, laptops, and smartwatches, there’s some bad, and perhaps slightly less-bad news. Unless something changes, Trump’s sweeping tariffs will lead to increased prices for consumers. But it will likely take some time before that actually happens. As The Verge reports, modern gadgets generally […]

Trump Tariffs are already Hitting the Fashion Industry Hard

Lululemon storefront, mannequins posed in running positions dressed in activewear

On April 2, President Donald Trump announced the highest and most comprehensive tariffs in nearly a century, with a 10% baseline and much higher tariffs on countries that will have major negative impacts on the fashion world. The official list of incremental tariffs, which Trump referred to as “reciprocal,” includes many of the country’s largest trading […]

It’s the 30th Anniversary of National Public Health Week!

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During the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association (APHA) brings together communities across the United States to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation. For three decades, National Public Health Week has been […]

Long Awaited Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders are Delayed by Trump Tariffs

Child's hands holding a Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch 2 preorders in the US were to start April 9, but it appears those plans have changed due to the new tariffs imposed this week by President Donald Trump. It’s unclear if this means Nintendo will also have to increase the price of the Switch successor, which currently starts at $450.  as CNET reports, Nintendo said […]

“Generational” Flood Event Still Wreaking Havoc on South and Midwest

Traffic sign reads Flood Zone Ahead

Relentless rounds of heavy rain have inundated parts of the central United States, triggering rapidly rising waterways and prompting multiple flash flood emergencies across several states. A “generational flood event” refers to a flood of such magnitude and rarity that it’s expected to occur only once in a person’s lifetime or the lifespan of a generation, […]

Is Another “Supercharged” Atlantic Hurricane Season Coming in 2025?

Electronic Hurricane warning sign along a roadside

The Atlantic hurricane season is fast approaching, and early indications have forecasters worried that it will have similarities to the 2024 season, which was one of the most devastating and costliest on record. “Super-charged” encapsulates the ferocity of last year’s deadly hurricane season. Beryl entered the record books as the earliest Category 5 on record, Helene pummeled […]