After years of delays and a dizzying array of setbacks during test flights, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is finally set to make its inaugural crewed launch. As CNN weather reports, the mission is on track to take off from Florida as soon as May 6, carrying NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to the International Space Station, […]
Condé Nast Threatens to Strike a Week before the Met Gala Red Carpet Rolls Out
After months of negotiations over its first contract and proposed layoffs, the Condé Nast Union announced a majority of members — representing titles including Vanity Fair, Vogue, Glamour, GQ and Bon Appétit — have pledged “to walk off the job” if progress is not made on contract negotiations, which have “moved at a glacial pace” according to a statement from […]
What are Medical Alert Systems, and Do You (or Does a Loved One) Need One?
A Medical Alert System, also known as a Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) or a medical emergency response system, enables a person to connect to medical help quickly in the event of a health emergency. As Forbes Health reports, most systems include a transmitter device, an emergency call center and a console that uses landline […]
Tiffany & Co. celebrates the launch of Blue Book 2024: Tiffany Céleste with a Star-Studded Affair
To celebrate the launch of its new 2024 Blue Book Céleste collection, Tiffany & Co. hosted a Los Angeles soirée at the landmark Beverly Estate on April 26. Known for its appearances in such films as The Godfather, The Jerk and The Bodyguard, the Mediterranean-style mansion was built in 1926 by architect Gordon Kaufman. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the property […]
YouTube TV is Rolling Out Multiview on Android Devices
Last month, YouTube TV brought Multiview to the iOS app and now it’s about to roll out for Android devices. As 9to5Google reports, YouTube TV introduced Multiview as a preview in March of 2023 for smart TVs and streaming devices. Availability slowly expanded, especially for NFL Sunday Ticket, in subsequent months. This grid view officially came to […]
What’s the difference between a Tornado Watch and Tornado Warning?
Tornado season has begun, and it’s already wreaking havoc on many southern and midwestern U.S. states. You’re sitting at home, and suddenly the National Weather Service (NWS) interrupts your programming with a Tornado Watch or Warning. What is the difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning? And what should you do? According to […]
Snoop Dogg’s Dr. Bombay Strawberry Cream Dream Ice Cream Flavor Is Here
Hey, remember when NFTs were a thing? During their heyday, Snoop Dogg immortalized his NFT avatar — a Bored Ape drawing named Dr. Bombay — with an MTV Video Music Awards performance with Eminem, a Dr. Bombay-themed collab with Skechers shoes, and in his own line of Dr. Bombay ice creams. As Food & Wine reports, Snoop’s ice cream brand […]
What are PFAS, What Foods might they be Lurking In, and How to Protect Yourself
There’s been about a seven-fold increase in Google searches for the term “PFAS” over the last five years. When you do that quick search, you’re met with a deluge of scientific data, research, and a whole lot of jargon — including some rather alarming headlines about PFAS showing up in the water we drink, the seafood we […]
UnitedHealth confirms Ransomware Attack on Subsidiary Change Healthcare resulted in Huge Theft of Americans’ Private Data
Health insurance giant UnitedHealth Group has confirmed that a ransomware attack on its health tech subsidiary Change Healthcare earlier this year resulted in a huge theft of Americans’ private healthcare data. As TechCrunch reports, UnitedHealth said in a statement on April 22 that a ransomware gang took files containing personal data and protected health information that it […]
Topo Chico Teams Up With Converse for a Sparkly Shoe Collaboration
Topo Chico, everyone’s favorite mineral water from Mexico, is bringing the heat with a brand-new collaboration. And while it won’t quench your thirst, it will absolutely satisfy your hunger for style. As Food & Wine reports, last week, Topo Chico announced a limited-edition collaboration with an equally iconic brand — Converse. The collaboration includes both […]