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Yellowstone’s popular Biscuit Basin Will Remain Closed for the rest of the Summer after Last Week’s Hydrothermal Explosion

Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin will remain closed for the remainder of the 2024 season following a hydrothermal explosion last week that launched debris hundreds of feet in the air and damaged the surrounding area, officials with the National Park Service and the US Geological Survey said in a statement on July 24. As AccuWeather reports, Biscuit Basin – […]

Have your Pup Strike a Pose – It’s National Dog Photography Day!

Three dogs making faces for phone camera selfie

If you love your dog and love snapping pics, you’ll be happy to know that today, July 26, is National Dog Photography Day! Today, we can celebrate the relationships we have with them—and photograph it to preserve precious memories that last a lifetime. If you’re just now learning about National Dog Photography Day, you might wonder […]

The Health Benefits of Microwaving Your Tea

If you’re hoping to get an even bigger caffeine kick out of your green tea, you need to put it in the microwave. Yes! The microwave! And that’s according to science! In 2012, the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis published a research study showing that microwaving your tea for a hot minute can have some serious […]

What is Pattern Drenching and is it Right For You?

First, there was color drenching. Rooms went from a straightforward approach of color on walls with white ceiling and trim to completely covered from top to bottom in a single hue. The effect is dramatic. But drenching just leveled up with the latest design trend: pattern drenching. As marthastewart.com repots, historically, pattern drenching is a tale as old […]

Where to preorder Nintendo’s Zelda-themed ‘Hyrule Edition’ Switch Lite

It’s a good time to be a Legend of Zelda fan. As The Verge reports, a live-action film based on the franchise is currently in development, for one, and Nintendo recently announced that the next mainline game in the series, Echoes of Wisdom, will launch on the Nintendo Switch later this year. To mark the occasion, Nintendo plans to launch […]

Swarovski Announces Ariana Grande as Brand Ambassador

Swarovski has tapped Ariana Grande as a brand ambassador and face of the brand. The partnership will launch with Grande starring in Swarovski’s 2024 holiday campaign. According to Swarovski, the decision was a no-brainer. “The Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter, and actress is one of the best-selling artists in the world, celebrated for her breathtaking performances and her […]

Knorr Partners with Ludacris on New Video and Recipe Aimed at Getting Americans Excited About Cooking at Home

One of America’s most famous seasoning brands is getting a remix. And a beloved celebrity you may know from the Fast & Furious film series is helping out. As Food & Wine reports, Knorr, known for its bouillon, seasonings, and meal mixes, is partnering with rapper and actor Ludacris on a new music video and recipe aimed […]

Concerning Levels of Fiberglass and Plastic Particles Have Been Found in Oysters and Mussels, Study Finds

A first-of-its-kind study has detected fiberglass particles in oysters and mussels collected from a harbor on England’s south coast. Researchers from the University of Brighton and the University of Portsmouth published their findings in the Journal of Hazardous Materials.  According to the study authors, oysters and mussels were caught in Chichester Harbour over a six-month period between […]

Apple’s first foldable iPhone could arrive in 2026

Apple store with brightly lit Apple icon in front

Apple continues to work on a foldable iPhone, which could arrive as early as 2026, according to a report from The Information. The phone is rumored to fold horizontally, like the clamshell-style Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. Back in February, The Information reported that Apple was in the early stages of developing two folding iPhone prototypes. But now, it seems Apple may […]

Surprise Geyser Eruption in Yellowstone sends Tourists Running for Safety

A surprise eruption in Yellowstone National Park shot steam, water and dark-colored rock and dirt high into the sky Tuesday and sent sightseers running for safety. As ABC News reports, the hydrothermal explosion happened around 10 a.m. in Biscuit Basin, a collection of hot springs a couple miles north of the famous Old Faithful Geyser. Video posted […]