As 2024 comes to a close, Apple has unveiled the most downloaded apps and games of the year across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Arcade, with charts localized for users in more than 30 countries and regions, covering free and paid releases on all the best iPhones and iPads. But, as TechRadar reports, while there are plenty of […]
President-Elect Trump wants to Eliminate Daylight Saving Time – What That Means For You
President-elect Donald Trump wants to do away with daylight saving time (DST), a move that some experts say could improve health and wellness. Trump announced the goal in a post on his Truth Social last Friday. “The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, […]
Wondering What Christmas Foods Cats Can and Can’t Eat? Here’s their Naughty and Nice List
As we hustle and bustle in the kitchen making scrumptious traditional favorites and decadent desserts, kitties often poke their noses into all creations. Are there specific Christmas foods cats can eat and ones they should avoid? Yes … and yes! “Like people, cats have their individual dietary sensitivities, so be mindful,” says Genna Mize, DVM, […]
It may not feel like it now, but La Niña is still Expected To Emerge in 2025
Maybe it doesn’t exactly feel like it where you are this holiday season, but according to experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), La Niña is still going to make herself known in 2025. As The Weather Channel reports, cooler-than-average water temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean are still expected to reach the […]
The FDA Wants to End the Use of Sell-By Dates — and Use This Instead
In late September, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation banning the use of “sell-by” dates in the state, instead requiring standardized language for date labels. The move, as Food & Wine reported, was in an effort to reduce confusion and food waste, as current labeling can include everything from “display until,” “freshest by,” or “best before.” […]
United Airlines and Apple roll out a Tech Way to Track Lost Luggage
United Airlines travelers with lost luggage have a new tool to track their bags. If the lost bag has an Apple AirTag in it, that information can now be passed directly to United for tracking, the airline announced Thursday. As CNN Travel reports, the new feature, called Share Item Location, allows travelers with an AirTag or other […]
Sotheby’s Second Annual Fashion Icons Auction Featured items from Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
On December 17th, Sotheby’s held their second annual “Fashion Icons” auction in New York. Standouts from this year’s auction were three historically significant garments from the wardrobes of Audrey Hepburn, Former (and first female) Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. The Bessette-Kennedy items were featured and sought after for good reason. To most […]
Calvin Klein Announces Return to New York Fashion Week
Calvin Klein is officially making its comeback to New York Fashion Week in 2025, in what is both a resurgence and a debut. The brand announced Friday morning that after a six-year hiatus, it will return to the runway with a NYFW show which will feature the debut of new Creative Director Veronica Leoni, who was appointed back […]
The U.S. Reports First Severe Human Case of Bird Flu
Last week, a person in Louisiana was hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 infection, a.k.a. bird flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this is the first severe case reported in the United States. As NBC News reports, the CDC said the patient was likely exposed to the virus from a […]
Mariah Carey Kicks Off Fortnite’s Winterfest 2024
Fortnite got in on the joke that famous five-octave vocalist Mariah Carey hibernates all year before being thawed out before Christmas to sing her holiday hits by having the singer do just that in the game. As PC Gamer reports, a giant block of ice was recently added to Fortnite’s map, and earlier today it melted to […]