On January 30 every year, we recognize National Croissant Day, so channel your inner Parisian baker today and say “oui” to these buttery treats! Although it is most likely just a myth, the history of the croissant is a colorful tale full of adventure. In 1683, the Turkish Empire laid siege on Vienna, Austria. The Turks […]
Earlier this month the Metro Richmond Zoo delighted animal lovers by launching “Poppy Cam,” a livestream of the Virginia zoo’s new viral pygmy hippo and her mother, Iris. According to a Zoo press release, the live stream gives fans an overhead view of Poppy’s indoor pool and will be available to watch every day from 9 to 5 […]
In spite of government assurances to the contrary, U.S. egg prices, which have been soaring since the H5N1 bird flu started impacting domestic poultry farmers, will continue to skyrocket in 2025. As the Associated Press (AP News) reports, the H5N1 avian flu that first started spreading in 2022, continues to force farmers to slaughter millions […]
Google is bringing smart home controls in Gemini to everyone. The Google Home extension in the Gemini app is adding a few new features, in addition to letting you adjust your smart lighting, thermostat, speakers, and other compatible devices as long as they’re connected to your Google account. As The Verge reports, Google first previewed the […]
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then SKIMS latest collection is verrrry flattering to emerging designer Cerise Zhane. As Fashionista reports, the SKIMS intimates, apparel and shapewear label is entering only its sixth year of business, and the brand has already cemented itself as an industry and consumer favorite. But let’s face it, […]
Any new Frosty is a big deal, but the iteration of the frozen treat rumored to be coming out soon may just be the most exciting riff on it yet. We’re talking about a Thin Mint Frosty. While this one hasn’t been officially confirmed by the Dublin, Ohio-based fast food giant, a litany of sources—including Food […]
Sometimes the only way to achieve the look you want is to do it yourself. That’s the motto, at least, for scores of DIYers who modify their homes again and again for the sake of personalization. They scour TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for the newest DIY trends and projects making the rounds and—whether they’re renovation […]
As a growing number of cats have gotten sick or died after consuming raw pet food or raw milk contaminated with the H5N1 virus, health officials have advised pet food companies to take extra precautions to protect against bird flu. In recent guidance, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suggested that pet food manufacturers take precautions in […]
The number of tuberculosis cases linked to an outbreak in the Kansas City area continues to swell, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. As NBC News reports the outbreak that began just a year ago was responsible for the deaths of two people in 2024 and as of Friday, at least 67 […]
The chilly morning of Jan. 28, 1986, ended in disaster as the space shuttle Challenger broke apart off the coast of Florida in one of the worst tragedies in the history of NASA. As AccuWeather reports, the mission, known as STS-51-L, was Challenger’s 10th flight and the 25th flight of the space shuttle program. The […]