The American Kennel Club (AKC), the world’s largest registry of purebred dogs, uses registration statistics to rank the most popular breeds of the past year. The results for 2025 are in — the French Bulldog takes the No. 1 spot once again! As the AKC reports, 2025 marks the fourth year in a row that the French […]
Meta is Planning to Pull the Plug on its VR Horizon Worlds Metaverse in June
Meta’s VR scale-back is heading into phase two as the company has revealed its timeline for the full closure of its Meta Horizon Worlds metaverse. At least the VR version of it. As TechRadar reports, in an email sent out to Meta account holders, Meta revealed that starting on June 15, 2026, we’ll no longer […]
There’s a Growing Potential for a ‘Super El Niño’ Later this Year
A major shift in the Pacific Ocean known as the El Niño climate pattern is increasingly likely to develop this summer and continue through the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. As AccuWeather reports, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center (CPC) says La Niña conditions — when waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean near the equator are […]
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
This is the 29th Year the United States has recognized and celebrated March as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! In 1987, President Reagan recognized March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to increase “public awareness of the needs and the potential of Americans with developmental disabilities” and to provide the “encouragement and opportunities they need to […]
Thanks to Harry Styles, Ballet Flats are Becoming a Thing in Men’s Fashion
Harry Styles is at the forefront of a seachange in men’s footwear—and moving engendered sartorial boundaries comes with some practical benefits, too. As Vogue reports, private jets typically cruise at higher altitudes than commercial planes, meaning there is a greater chance of swollen feet and ankles, as gravity pulls fluid down into the body’s soft […]
Costco Now Lets You Order Custom Cakes Online
If you asked Costco members to name their favorite department at the bulk retailer, it might be the bakery, where you’ll find cult-favorite items like the store’s butter croissants, pumpkin pie, and customizable sheet cakes. The latter has become a staple at large gatherings, because you can snag a 48-serving sheet cake for just $25 […]
3 Surprising New Ways Science Says Menopause Affects the Body
It’s well-established by now that menopause is a full body experience. You may or may not know about the fun side effects that this transition in a woman’s life brings, like hot flashes, brain fog, joint pain, vaginal dryness and the like. But as Flow Space reports, in recent years, some interesting research has uncovered new, unexpected ways menopause impacts the body. […]
Here’s How to Pick a Paint Color You Won’t Regret
Why does one space instantly feel inviting while another feels off? Why are we drawn to certain decor more than others? And why can the same room feel completely different after a simple change in color? As HGTV.com reports, color, whether used in architecture, interiors or everyday objects, accounts for as much as 60 percent of our response to a space or […]
Indiana just Changed its Laws regarding Rescuing Pets Trapped in Hot Cars
In Indiana, rescuing a pet from a hot car may no longer come with a repair bill attached. Earlier this month, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed House Bill 1165, a wide-ranging animal welfare measure that removes the partial financial liability for property damage when someone forcibly enters a vehicle to rescue a domestic animal that has […]
Nintendo Switch 2’s Latest Update Improves Visuals for Original Switch Games, Too
A new update for the Nintendo Switch 2 improves visuals for original Switch games played on the latest console. As PCMag reports, the new option, called Handheld Mode Boost, is part of Nintendo’s latest software version, 22.0.0. The Switch 2 can use this tool to improve graphics by emulating a docked experience for original Switch games, but […]