Air conditioning is a comfort that many people take for granted when temperatures soar during the summer. However, before electricity or the widespread use of home cooling systems, people had to get creative to beat the heat. As AccuWeather reports, here are five ways people across the United States stayed cool before air conditioning was […]
Breathing in the yellow haze of wildfire smoke is not only bad for your lungs, it can harm your mind, too. As The Washington Post reports, in recent years research has begun to link air pollution with poor mental health, from depression and anxiety to psychotic breakdowns and, in kids, ADHD symptoms. And while most […]
We know for certain that anything we want to do, our dogs are eager to join us! Summertime fun allows playful pups to enjoy any number of outdoor activities, from running and hiking to kayaking and swimming. As Daily Paws reports, this means we have to dedicate more attention to their well-being. Bonnie Bragdon, DVM, […]
FENDI has just unveiled the campaign for Maria Grazia Chiuri’s debut Fall/Winter 2026 collection, exploring the complexities of human connection through a cinematic visual narrative captured by photographer Jo Ann Callis. As Hypebae reports, rather than focusing solely on the clothes, the campaign examines the emotional space between people, the push and pull of intimacy, of vulnerability and distance. Inspired […]
The fast-casual chain Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers says it remains on track to open approximately 60 new restaurants in 2026 as it nears 600 locations. Freddy’s currently operates more than 580 restaurants across the United States and Canada. As Delish reports, a large part of that growth will come from existing franchisees. According to the brand, […]
Starlink’s new V5 dish won’t offer increased internet speeds, but it does feature upgrades that reduce the hardware’s weight, size, and power consumption, according to SpaceX. As PCMag reports, Starlink.com was updated last week with new pages about the next-generation dish, shortly after the information was added to the Starlink mobile app. The product follows the current V4 […]
Massive plumes of smoke are descending across parts of Canada and the United States, creating dangerous air quality and scenes reminiscent of the historic wildfire smoke outbreak from three summers ago. As AccuWeather reports, air quality alerts have been issued for millions of people, including across all of Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, […]
It’s blazing hot all across the country, with old temp records getting broken every day. We worry about our families, our kids, our parents, but what about our pets? While it’s rare, cats can get heat stroke, too. Cats usually get heatstroke if trapped in a hot enclosure, like a garage, a car, or even […]
Dairy Queen fans may have fewer places to grab a Blizzard this summer. As Delish reports, Dairy Queen franchisees have closed at least 46 locations across the country since early 2025, with the most recent closures happening in Alaska at the end of June. On June 30, three Dairy Queen restaurants in Alaska—located in Anchorage, Wasilla, […]
On July 16, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a first-of-its-kind oral option that can lower “bad” LDL cholesterol with a daily pill instead of a shot. As ABC News reports, the new pill manufactured by Merck, called Lipfendra, is taken once a day as an accompaniment to a healthy diet and exercise. What […]