The celestial wonders of April’s solar eclipse and the mesmerizing dance of May’s aurora borealis captivated millions, yet the cosmos has an even more elusive spectacle in store. Before the year’s end, the night sky will unveil an astronomical phenomenon so extraordinary that it eclipses the rarity of both these events combined. A blazingly bright […]
France has long held a reputation for having one of the finest cuisines in the world, but for vegetarians, choice has often been severely limited. So when France made the decision to serve 60% plant-based meals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, it was clear that it was a move not welcomed by all. “People were definitely surprised when […]
Bruce Nordstrom, the retail executive who helped expand his family’s Pacific Northwest department store chain into an upscale national brand, has died. As NBC News reports, Seattle-based Nordstrom Inc. said its former chairman died at his home on May 18. He was 90. “Our dad leaves a powerful legacy as a legendary business leader, a generous community […]
In 2020, a study was led by Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists, as part of an ongoing effort to re-evaluate the number of calories eaters derive from popular foods. This particular experiment is focused on how the human body digests lentils and chickpeas, but it builds on prior ones conducted on almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and […]
It’s become exceedingly difficult to get your dog on a commercial flight, which is why a new, luxurious, albeit quite expensive, chartered air service for pets may be quite appealing to some pooch owners. BARK, which is a company that primarily sells dog food and toys, has officially launched an air travel service for dogs, dubbed BARK Air. […]
T-Mobile customers holding on to their legacy plans can expect to see higher bills come June. “For the first time in nearly a decade, in response to rising costs and inflation, we’re making small adjustments to some of our oldest rate plan prices,” explained the T-Mobile website. “Beginning June 5, the rate of your voice plan will […]
As many as 2,000 people are feared to have been buried by last week’s massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, according to the country’s National Disaster Centre, as survivors recounted the horror losing so many loved ones. As CNN reports, the landslide occurred in the mountainous Enga region in northern Papua New Guinea on Friday and the latest […]
The hamburger is already perhaps the most celebrated main dish in the United States. But even with all the love, the burger still deserves its own day. This year, National Hamburger Day falls on Tuesday, May 28. So get ready to chow down. The hamburger and its close sibling, the cheeseburger, are America’s favorite entrées, according to YouGov’s regularly […]
The number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) around the world is increasing and is a “major concern” for health officials, according to a new report published this month from the World Health Organization (WHO). As ABC News reports, the report found four curable STIs — chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis — are responsible for more than 1 million infections […]
Another day, another recall that affects our precious pups. This time, it comes from a popular dog food brand that has been around for decades. As Parade magazine reports, according to a notice posted by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), dog pawrents who feed their pooches Pedigree may need to take a second look at […]