Vipology Staff Writer

What the 10,000 Job Cuts and Changes to US Health Agencies Could Mean For You & Your Family

Sign for FDA Food and Drug Administration HQ

Last Thursday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced his agency’s plans to cut 10,000 jobs and re-organize functions across several key groups, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — two critical groups for food safety in the […]

Both Fix My Frankenhouse Season 2 and Flipping 101 Season 3 Premiere on HGTV This week

HGTV logo on big screen TV in a home

Nearly two years after HGTV aired the first season of “Fix My Frankenhouse,” the show is finally set to return on April 2. “Fix My Frankenhouse” had a brief but successful first season — comprised of six episodes — that aired in the spring of 2023. The show follows married couple Denese and Mike Butler as they renovate homes with “wonky […]

Rescuers Search for Survivors Two Days after 7.7 Quake Kills more than 1,700 in Myanmar and Thailand

Rescuers are desperately searching for survivors more than two days after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, toppling buildings as far away as the Thai capital Bangkok and sending tremors through nearby Chinese provinces. As CNN reports, at least 1,700 people are now confirmed dead in Myanmar after what was the largest earthquake to hit the […]

It’s About to Become More Expensive to Have a Dog or Cat

Chihuahua in furry blanket with string of pearls around her neck

According to the latest “True Cost of Pet Parenthood Report” for dogs and cats by Rover, dog parents can expect costs to increase as much as 7% this year, and cat parents could see a 10% increase. This is the sixth report by the online marketplace for pet care. As USA Today reports, the average annual cost […]

March 28 is National Black Forest Cake Day – Time to get your Torte On!

March 28th recognizes a decadent and delicious dessert on National Black Forest Cake Day. Black Forest cake is the English name for the German dessert Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte, meaning “Black Forest cherry torte.” To make a classic Black Forest Cake, bakers layer several sheets of chocolate cake with whipped cream and cherries between each layer. Then they […]

Three Ways to Respect Your Cat Today, and Every Day!

Black cat focused on mouse toy

On March 28, we celebrate Respect Your Cat Day. While proud felines typically demand our respect and unwavering devotion every day of the year, make it a point to cater to their unique needs on their noteworthy holiday. Try the following ways to show your cat that you respect their special nature. #1: Give your […]

J.Crew Announces First Ever Multiyear Partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard

Front of J.Crew store in mall

On March 25, U.S. Ski and Snowboard kicked off its first-of-its-kind collaboration with J.Crew at the Stifel Sun Valley Finals in Sun Valley, Idaho, debuting its first on-the-ground experiences to celebrate the multiyear ski community and partnership. According to the press release issued by U.S. Ski and Snowboard, this milestone three-year partnership establishes J.Crew as […]

Barely 6 Months after Helene, State of Emergency Declared as Wildfires Ravage the Carolinas

Wildfire trees in flames

Strong winds and low humidity are causing several wildfires to spread through western North Carolina, risking more damage to some areas still recovering from Hurricane Helene. As AccuWeather reports, barely xix months after Helene ravaged parts of the state, the region is dealing with wildfires fueled by a large number of trees brought down by the storm. […]

Scientists Are Working on Creating a New Grapefruit That Won’t Interfere With Your Medication

Grapefruit wedges and half a grapefruit on table

Grapefruit is a citrus powerhouse. As Johns Hopkins Medicine explains, the fruit, which originated in Barbados, is rich in fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin A, and “supplies about 10% of your daily potassium needs, along with 8% of your requirements for thiamine and folate.” However, for decades, those on certain medications have been advised to avoid this […]