Vipology Staff Writer

How to Prep Your Yard and Garden for Spring

Raised garden beds in a backyard

Winter is fading quickly, so it’s time to get your yard and garden ready for a vibrant spring. A little early preparation can ensure healthy plants, a lush lawn, and a welcoming outdoor space for the warmer months ahead. From cleaning up debris and refreshing garden beds to pruning, fertilizing, and planning new plantings, these essential steps will set your yard […]

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, […]

April Home Improvement To-Do’s you can do over a Weekend

Cat Sitting on window screen being repaired, man in background

Spring has sprung, the days are getting longer and things are thawing out. You’re looking around, noticing all the nooks and crannies that you’ve been ignoring for days, weeks, months…years.  Well, here is a short list of April Home Improvement To-Do’s you can do over a single weekend: 1. Wash windows Let in the light and […]

Big Changes Are Coming to US Dietary Guidelines

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In 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC). This report is a vital component in the process the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and HHS will follow to develop the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), which serve as the foundation for […]

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 […]

Android Auto’s New Beta Adds an In-Car Gaming Feature that’s Causing Controversy

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Android Auto’s latest beta adds a feature that’s sure to raise some eyebrows: support for playing games on your car’s display. Granted, cars with Google built-in, also known as Android Automotive, already let users play an expansive library of games while parked, but now Google’s bringing the same functionality to Android Auto users, albeit with […]

After 6 Long Years, Stockholm Fashion Week Returns this June

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After abruptly closing six years ago due to funding issues, this week organizers have announced the second coming of Stockholm Fashion Week, now set to return the first week of June. What’s more, for the very first time, the week, which is presented by the Association of Swedish Fashion Brands (ASFB) will have funding support from […]