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 […]
Landspouts are Touching Down across the U.S. – What is a Landspout, Anyway?
While no reports of tornadoes came in the first week of March, there were many landspouts, which are considered cousins to the tornado. As Accuweather reports, landspouts, sometimes called “landspout tornadoes,” are formed differently. Unlike tornadoes spawned by rotating thunderstorms, landspouts start as a column of spinning air near the ground and are not connected to the […]
FDA Issues Health Alert for Lead found in Cinnamon Products
Consumers should not purchase half a dozen ground cinnamon products sold by retailers including Family Dollar and Dollar Tree because they contain elevated levels of lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday in an public health alert. As CBS News reports, the warning, which also urged folks to check their spice racks and throw out […]
Starbucks New Lavender Drinks offer a Taste of Spring
Nothing says springtime quite like the smell of freshly blooming flowers. And this year, Starbucks is highlighting a flowery seasonal ingredient in its spring menu: lavender. The flavor is a popular request from Starbucks baristas, so the coffee chain is launching two brand new lavender-forward drinks. As Delish reports, the Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte and the Iced Lavender Oatmilk Matcha will be available […]
“Heaven” by Marc Jacobs features another Roster of “It” Pop Culture Stars
At this point, starring in a campaign for Heaven by Marc Jacobs is a rite of passage for any “It” pop culture star. The Gen-Z-targeted label has tapped everyone from nostalgic celebs like Pamela Anderson and Kyle MacLachlan to internet phenomenons like Bhad Bhabie and even the murderous doll/robot M3gan. “From suburban alienation to day-glo euphoria, Heaven by Marc Jacobs draws upon […]
A Mother Elephant Is Reunited with Her Daughter After Three Years
It’s like a scene out of Dumbo. As One Green Planet reports at three years old, Me-Bai the elephant was ripped from her mother’s side and sold into the Thai tourism industry. The poor young calf was subjected to what is called a “breaking” period and forced to give rides to paying customers day in and day out. […]
Fortnite’s New Season brings Greek Gods to the Battle Royale
Fortnite is going even more old school for its next season. As The Verge reports, Epic just launched Chapter 5: Season 2 of the battle royale game, dubbed “Myths & Mortals,” and it’s all about Greek mythology. That means playing as Greek gods, fighting across Mount Olympus, and wielding Zeus’ thunderbolt. The launch was preceded by a clever in-game event involving Pandora’s […]
Xcel Energy states its facilities ‘appear to have been involved’ in start of deadly Texas Smokehouse Creek fire
The utility company that provides power to most of the Texas Panhandle says its facilities appear to have played a role in the start of the state’s largest-ever wildfire, which incinerated over one million acres and left residents sifting through the destruction of their homes. “Based on currently available information, Xcel Energy acknowledges that its facilities appear to have […]
Bonjour! Vogue World comes to Paris just Ahead of the 2024 Olympics to Kick Off Haute Couture Week
Fashion and sport meet at Place Vendôme for the next edition of Vogue World! As Vogue magazine reports, when Vogue World launched in 2022, it unspooled in downtown New York City as a street-fair-slash-fashion-show with all the makings of a legendary night. Models graced an openair runway, Lil Nas X performed while flanked by the Hadid sisters, and hot pastrami sandwiches […]
Meta says it’s deleting all Oculus accounts at the end of March
If you still haven’t migrated your Oculus account to a Meta one, you might want to do that soon. As The Verge reports, in an email sent to users, the company says it will delete Oculus accounts on March 29th, 2024, preventing you from reactivating or retrieving your apps, in-app purchases, store credits, and more. […]