Meteorologists say activity in the Atlantic – which has been fairly quiet in the last weeks of August – will ramp up as we enter September. As USA Today reports, the dry, dusty air from Africa that prevents storms from developing in the Atlantic is forecast to wane. Says AccuWeather hurricane expert Alex DaSilva, “the dust […]
The organizers of Ukrainian Fashion Week have announced the event’s 55th season in September will take place in Kyiv — the first time the shows have been on home soil since Russia invaded the country on February 24, 2022. Around 50 brands are scheduled to show via a variety of mediums, from traditional runway shows […]
Queen Bey knows Whisky. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is partnering with Moët Hennessy — a division of the French luxury conglomerate LVMH — on a new American whiskey brand that comes straight out of Texas: SirDavis Whisky. As Food & Wine reports, SirDavis, which will be headquartered in Knowles-Carter’s hometown of Houston, Texas, is the 32-time Grammy winner’s […]
Meta has reportedly killed plans to make a competitor to Apple’s Vision Pro. As PC Mag reports, the company was eyeing a 2027 launch for a high-end alternative to its affordable Quest VR headsets. But costs and lackluster Vision Pro sales prompted Meta to rethink those plans, according to The Information. Meta’s mixed-reality headset, codenamed La Jolla, was […]
Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a rare but potentially life-threatening viral disease spread by mosquitoes, has communities in Massachusetts on high alert after public health officials confirmed the first human case in the state in four years. As NBC’s The Today Show reports, the patient, a man in his 80s, was exposed to the virus in […]
Krispy Kreme is back at it with all-new, limited-time doughnuts. But this time, it’s not doing it alone. Last week, Krispy Kreme announced it’s partnering with Dr Pepper for the first time in the brand’s history with a new “roster” of doughnuts just in time for the start of football season. As Food & Wine […]
BIMBA Y LOLA‘s Chihuahua bag is once again this season’s main character, appearing front and center in the brand’s new Fall/Winter 2024 campaign. As Hypebae reports the bag features various sizing and styles, available in a shopper, bucket and new mini sizes, each boasting a supple, smooth surface. Landing in earth tones and summer-ready yellows, the new […]
As Dr. Anthony Fauci recovers from West Nile virus – apparently from mosquitoes in his own backyard – questions are circling about the illness, including how it’s contracted, its symptoms and preventing it. Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases who headed up the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic, told CBS News […]
Fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has launched a new alcohol-free perfume for dogs called “Fefé,” in honor of Domenico Dolce’s poodle, but not all vets and pet owners agree it’s safe or appropriate. As The Associated Press (AP) reports, the perfume costs 99 euros ($108) for 100 milliliters (3.4 ounces) and has been certified suitable for […]
August 27 is a holiday for all of you banana lovers out there. The National Banana Lovers Day is the day to celebrate the most popular fruit in the United States and one of the most popular fruits in the world. Bananas are both delicious and nutritious, and contrary to popular belief, bananas are not grown on […]