May is National Pet Month in America – and the first week in May is also National Pet Week! – which makes it the perfect time to take a pause in our hectic lives to celebrate the animals in our lives. Whether you live with a devoted dog, a clever cat, a terrific tortoise, a rambunctious rat, […]
Versace is serving up a serious dose of modern glam with its Spring/Summer 2026 eyewear campaign, and it’s anything but quiet. As Hypebae reports, the campaign is shot through the raw lens of Frank Lebon, and the images feature a collective of culture-shaping figures, including dancer and choreographer Lexee Smith, model Chu Wong, musician and poet Chuquimamani-Condori and actor Kazuya Tanabe. This is a confrontational […]
Forget footlongs—it’s all about the six-inchers now. As Delish reports, for the first time in its 60-year history, Subway is launching a nationwide value menu where every item costs less than $5. According to the chain, the menu emphasizes quality, with nearly every item offering more than 20 grams of protein and fewer than 500 calories. The main […]
Major music-streaming platforms are being flooded with AI-generated tracks, so Spotify has decided to roll out a preemptive strike in the form of a new verification badge to prove to listeners that an artist is actually human. As PCMag reports, to earn a badge, which will appear as a light green checkmark, an artist needs to have consistent listener […]
Health officials around the country are sounding the alarm: Syphilis cases are spiking. In New York alone, the number of syphilis cases have increased five-fold since 2013, Nexstar’s WIVT/WGBH reports, and the state isn’t alone. Compared to about a decade ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said congenital syphilis cases are 700% higher nationwide. What […]
Spawned by the raging interactions of powerful thunderstorms, tornadoes are some of the most awe-inspiring and destructive natural forces seen in the United States each year.The most frequent and devastating tornado events tend to occur in the region of the U.S. colloquially referred to as Tornado Alley. Tornado Alley earned its moniker due to the […]
Weather, temperature changes, the sun, and pollen can wreak havoc on outdoor patio furniture. As we head into alfresco dining season, you want to make sure your deck or patio furniture will hold its weight all summer long. Here are some quick tips for cleaning a variety of furniture materials. Outdoor Furniture Cleaning Tips For… […]
The Big Bear Valley 3rd grade has chosen… the naming contest winners for Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets this year are SANDY and LUNA, according to Friends Of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV), the nonprofit group that monitors the bonded pair’s Eagle Nest Cam. Chick 1’s name is Sandy with 30 student votes. Chick 2’s name is […]
SpaceX’s Starlink could see a “sevenfold” increase in capacity under new rules approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this week to improve satellite internet services. “Americans are now about to see a big upgrade,” said FCC Chair Brendan Carr. As PCMag reports, the commission introduced the new rules earlier in April before approving them at a meeting last week. […]
In the early morning hours of May 5-6, the Eta Aquarids meteor shower is expected to peak, giving stargazers the chance to see a cosmic light show of shooting stars. As USA Today reports, the Eta Aquarids meteors, which are created by debris from Halley’s Comet, are renowned for their speed. They enter Earth’s atmosphere […]