July 18 is a day of recognition for the renowned seafood delicacy that is caviar. It’s National Caviar Day! Caviar is the salted fish eggs solely from species of fish classified as Sturgeon. There are several different species of sturgeon famous for their eggs and each sturgeon produces it’s own unique color and taste profiles. Roe […]
“Mega Fires” Rage across Oregon during ongoing Smmer Heat Wave
A slight respite from hot, dry weather Monday slowed the hunger for acreage among Oregon’s eight major wildfires, but an ominous forecast loomed as the state welcomed outside help. As NBC News reports, Oregon’s largest blaze, the Cow Valley Fire along the state’s desolate eastern flank, stood at 132,528 acres Monday, with 5% containment reported […]
FBI warns Consumers not to use Public Phone Charging Stations Due to Hacker Risk
The FBI is warning consumers against using public phone charging stations in order to avoid exposing their devices to malicious software. As CNN Business reports, public USB stations like the kind found at malls and airports are being used by bad actors to spread malware and monitoring software, according to a tweet last week from the FBI’s […]
Xbox Game Pass Is About to Get More Expensive
Bad news for Xbox Game Pass subscribers: Microsoft is increasing prices, while some subscription tiers won’t get access to new Xbox titles on launch day. As PC Mag reports, the company announced the changes in a support document after Windows Central broke news about the global price increase. Here’s the gist: Xbox Game Pass Ultimate will cost $19.99 per month, an increase […]
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Marks 2 Full Years of Results with a Giant Penguin in Space
The latest made-ya-look image from the James Webb Space Telescope has arrived, and it looks like … a penguin. A giant penguin in space. As AccuWeather reports, on Friday NASA officials marked two full years of scientific results from the telescope with the release of the image, which actually shows a pair of intertwined galaxies, […]
Ahead of the Olympics, Nike and Jacquemus Officially Debut the “J’aime Paris” Collection
Back in May, Jacquemus and Nike teased another stellar installment of their ongoing partnership, resulting in a brand new Air Max 1 ‘86 silhouette. As Hypebae reports, along with the buzzy new sneaker, which landed in three core colorways, the latest collaboration featured a slew of ready-to-wear and accessories which has since made its official launch. First teased via Instagram, […]
Just in time for Ice Cream Day, Van Leeuwen is Celebrating Hello-Kitty’s 50th Anniversary with a New Limited-Edition Flavor
Forty years ago, then-President Ronald Reagan created an ice cream-centric annual observance, declaring that National Ice Cream Day would be celebrated on the third Sunday of July every year. Why? Because he said that ice cream was a “nutritious and wholesome food enjoyed by over ninety percent of the people in the United States.” And honestly, creating […]
New Study reveals Many Popular Tampons contain Lead, Arsenic and other Toxic Heavy Metals
A new study found that more than a dozen brands of tampons contain heavy metals, including lead and arsenic. As Yahoo Life reports, the revelation, published in the journal Environment International, has many women saying they’re going to swear off the products — used by more than half of all menstruating people — over fears that the tampons could […]
Shake Shack is collaborating with Bearaby to bring you a Delicious Home Accessory
Shake Shack is already a fantastic take-home option for lunch and dinner, but the massively popular burger chain is now hoping to become a more permanent fixture in your living room. As Food & Wine reports, last week, Shake Shack announced its new partnership with Bearaby, a sustainable home wellness brand, with the Crinkle Cut […]
PC Market Continues to Rebound With Apple, Acer Leading the Way
The PC market continues to rebound with shipments for Apple MacBooks and Acer products driving much of the growth. As PC Mag reports, in the second quarter, PC shipments increased 3% year-over-year, according to new data from research firm IDC. This marks the second quarter of definitive growth for the PC market following nearly two years of […]