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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hurricane Milton’s last 36 hours have been nothing short of astonishing, as it strengthened from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in just over a day. As NBC News reports, the storm’s blisteringly fast evolution is part of a trend of rapidly intensifying storms fueled by climate change. The term “rapid intensification” describes an increase in sustained […]
October is, among other things, National Applejack month. In truth, fall is Applejack’s season and has been for some time. Does that sound ridiculous? Absolutely. But by virtue of being a “melting pot,” a (usually) amicable blending of the many varied cultures that make up our history as a nation, we get very few things […]
Any animal lover who has lost a beloved pet is familiar with the Rainbow Bridge, a symbolic reference to the place where pets cross into eternity. When a pet dies, it is said to cross the Rainbow Bridge into a beautiful, peaceful place where it is healthy and happy again, awaiting the day it can […]
Saving money on tech is what gets us out of bed in the morning, and there are few better times to do it than when Amazon announces a big deal event like Prime Big Deal Days. The semi-annual sales see the omni-retailer dropping prices on products from all over the place, usually deeper than the competition […]