The fate of TikTok in the US now lies with the Senate after House lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill that would ban the app unless Chinese parent company ByteDance sells it. President Joe Biden has already said he would sign the bill, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, if both chambers […]
We’ve all seen those white streaks trailing behind jets, creating stripes against the blue sky. The lines are called contrails, short for condensation trails, and they appear when water vapor condenses and freezes around the exhaust from an aircraft, according to the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. At least, that’s what science says. As AccuWeather reports, in recent […]
On March 14 we celebrate America’s #1 snack food, the Potato Chip. All of this fuss begs the question, where did the potato chip come from, anyway? Well, apparently, there are several who claim to have come up with the concept of slicing potatoes super thin and deep frying them to crispy perfection. First, let’s […]
The month of March—when temps are beginning to rise but before those April showers—is the ideal time to get down and dirty with those maintenance projects, says J.B. Sassano, president of Mr. Handyman, a commercial and residential repair, maintenance, and improvement franchise. March “home maintenance projects can extend the longevity and improve the quality of your home, inside and […]
Krispy Kreme doughnut lovers are in luck this month. As Food & Wine reports, the beloved doughnut chain is introducing four all-new new specialty doughnuts just in time for all your St. Patrick’s Day celebration plans. Beyond that, it’s also bringing back its massively popular O’riginal Glazed Doughnut — note the apostrophe — for the […]
Rising air and ocean temperatures around the world could set the stage for an “explosive hurricane season,” says meteorologist Stephanie Abrams of The Weather Channel. As CBS News reports, in February, the average global sea surface temperature was the highest ever recorded, at 69.9 degrees. It’s a trend that’s picking up steam, especially in the Arctic, where temperatures are […]
Roku has disclosed a breach that allowed hackers to gain access to 15,363 accounts and stored credit card information, as first reported by Bleeping Computer. In a notice sent to customers, Roku says hackers obtained login information and tried to purchase streaming subscriptions in a “limited number” of instances. As The Verge reports, Roku states that the hackers likely obtained […]
On Saturday, The Body Shop filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy — in which assets are sold to cover debts — after having ceased its U.S.-based operations and closing of dozens of Canadian stores. Once a retail powerhouse, the company is known for its presence in malls as cruelty-free and “ethically produced” beauty retailer. The Body Shop was […]
It all started with a stain. After needing a change of pace and renewed sense of purpose, Lilly Pulitzer opened her first juice stand in Palm Beach, Florida, and soon she noticed all of her outfits were getting stained thanks to spilled fruit juices. It was then that she worked with a local dressmaker to create a […]
The OnePlus Watch 2 marks a significant step forward in the world of smartwatches. With its sleek design and enhanced fitness tracking capabilities, it’s designed to keep pace with the top contenders in the market. It runs on Wear OS 4, making it a versatile accessory for any Android phone user, though it shines brightest […]