Dunkin’ isn’t just ready for spooky season. It is embodying spooky season. As Food & Wine reports, last week the coffee chain announced its plans to go all-out for Halloween with a month full of new food and beverage options, all inspired by the ghosts, goblins, and things that go bump in the night that scare us […]
Down syndrome is one of the most common types of intellectual disabilities. So it’s no surprise that each year in October we recognize National Down Syndrome Awareness Month to raise public awareness about the condition, and advocate for acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. According to the Special Olympics organization, people with Down syndrome still […]
It’s officially illegal to farm octopus in the state of California. Gov. Gavin Newsom has just signed the bipartisan bill (which had zero opponents) that criminalizes the farming of octopuses for human consumption, based on the ideas that the aquatic animals are “highly intelligent,” have “long-term memory,” and have “have a well-developed nervous system.” And, […]
Apple released iOS 18.0.1 for iPhone users on October 3, fixing a few notable bugs and security issues. If you haven’t yet updated, it’s important to do so, and soon. While the update is small and doesn’t include any new features, the fixes are important quality-of-life improvements for users that also aim to resolve some […]
As the middle month of autumn, October is a great time to attend to not only indoor, but outdoor home maintenance tasks as well. Daylight saving time doesn’t end until a week into November, so there is enough light for an outdoor chore or two after work, especially on a day when clouds don’t darken […]
Milton’s race from a Category 2 to a Category 5 hurricane in just a few hours has left people wondering if the powerhouse storm could, or should, possibly become a Category 6. As USA Today reports, hurricane grew very strong very fast Monday after forming in the Gulf of Mexico, exploding from a 60-mph tropical storm Sunday […]
International Beer and Pizza Day, or simply Beer and Pizza Day, is an official food holiday that was founded by Beer & Pizza superfan Nick Saulino in 2016. Celebrated each year on October 9th during what is, probably not coincidentally National Pizza Month as well as Oktoberfest, International Beer and Pizza Day pays homage to […]
Back in March, when Beyoncé released her eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter, one of the tracks was titled “Levii’s Jeans” (featuring Post Malone). In the song, the pair sing about how someone wishes they could be Beyoncé’s jeans, so that they could “hug [her] ass all day long.” It was a pretty straightforward sentiment. So of […]
Google’s Android app store is an illegal monopoly — and now it will have to change. As The Verge reports, on Monday, Judge James Donato issued his final ruling in Epic v. Google, ordering Google to effectively open up the Google Play app store to competition for three whole years. Google will have to distribute rival third-party app stores within Google […]
Summer’s gone and autumn’s knocking at the door. The month of October brings colorful leaves, cool breezes and Halloween trick-or-treaters. It’s also the perfect time to finish outdoor maintenance projects, brush up on your fire safety knowledge and winterize your lawn before the cold temperatures really set in. Home Improvement heavyweight Bob Vila advises these […]