The heat wave that gripped the Northeast and Midwest in late-June 2025 smashed records not just for a particular calendar day, but also anytime in June. In a few locations, it even tied or set new all-time records. As The Weather Channel reports, hundreds of record highs were broken from the Plains to the East […]
The heat in summer months can be uncomfortable—even dangerous—for both people AND their pets. It’s difficult enough simply to cope with rising temperatures, let alone thick humidity, but things really get tough in areas that are hit with the double blow of intense heat and storm-caused power outages, sometimes with tragic results. The Humane World […]
As part of a multi-year partnership to push Oakley‘s visual and cultural identity to the next level, rapper Travis Scott has been named “Chief Visionary” at the American eyewear and performance gear label. As Hypebeast reports, the ubiquitous Hip-Hop artist and his Cactus Jack creative team will be a central influence on the brand’s future eyewear and […]
The age-old breakfast debacle: to add ketchup or not to add ketchup to eggs? You never know when you reach for that ketchup bottle at brunch — whether it’s going to gross out people at the table or if you’ll find fellow ketchup lovers to relate to. While I’m definitely a hot sauce on my […]
Current and former AT&T subscribers might soon be eligible for a payout from a $177 million settlement over two recent data breaches at the carrier. As PCMag reports, on Friday, a US district judge in Texas gave preliminary approval to the settlement, with the goal of kicking off the process to distribute the funds before a […]
Would you like to own a Birkin bag? No, no, that’s not a question. How about the original Birkin bag, as in, “the” bag designed for actress and forever namesake, Jane Birkin? Well, you’re about to get your chance. As Vogue reports, the prototype of the now-iconic Hermès purse, custom-made for its namesake, Jane Birkin, is […]
America’s best rye whiskey is distilled in Indiana, aged in Kentucky, and costs under $100. That’s according to one of the most prestigious spirits competitions in the world, which recently released its results for 2025. As Food & Wine reports, the International Wine & Spirit Competition North America (IWSC) took place from June 4 to 7 […]
Homeowners across the U.S. are stepping outside and staying there. According to Thumbtack’s newly released 2025 Curb Appeal Report, created in partnership with Zillow, outdoor spaces aren’t just getting more attention this year—they’re redefining how people live at home. As Better Homes & Gardens (BH&G) reports, 2025 is “The Year of Outdoor Living.” It’s all about […]
Everyone wants to run your phone’s mobile service. Earlier this month, Hollywood celebrities and podcast hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett teamed up to launch a new Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) under the SmartLess brand. Maybe they got the idea from Ryan Reynolds, who is famously associated with the MVNO Mint Mobile. Then Trump […]
Antarctica was once believed to host little biodiversity beyond coastal areas and a few hardy microbes, but a team of scientists has made a shocking discovery beneath a slowly retreating glacier in Antarctica: a bustling network of microbial life. As The Cool Down (TCD) reports, a team of researchers aboard Germany’s Polarstern research vessel traveled to the Larsemann Hills on […]