Health officials in Deschutes County, Oregon, confirmed a rare case of human plague in a local resident last week, marking the first reported case in the state since 2015. As CBS News reports, officials said the individual was likely infected by their pet cat, which showed symptoms of the disease. “All close contacts of the […]
Just like any member of your family, you want your dog to live a long, happy, and healthy life. Selecting a breed that faces fewer medical issues and diseases can give you peace of mind while you care for your pooch—and save you trips to the vet. As Daily Paws reports, you can consider how long […]
According to a new report from Insider Gaming, Respawn — the EA studio behind Apex Legends and Star Wars games like Jedi: Survivor — is working on a first-person game that will put players in the role of an unspecified Mandalorian bounty hunter. As The Verge reports, there aren’t a lot of details on the game yet, which is reportedly still early in […]
Tens of thousands of people gather almost every weekend to watch their favorite NASCAR driver try to race their way to victory lane, but weather can play a major role in the outcome of a race. As AccuWeather reports, nearly every aspect of the weather can affect NASCAR races, but the biggest weather factor by […]
Some pie lovers will be eating their favorite pie on February 20 during National Cherry Pie Day. Whether they eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a slice at every meal depends on just how much they love cherry pie! February is also National Cherry Month, most likely courtesy of our first President George Washington’s […]
Biophilic design – which incorporates elements of nature into a home’s decor — has been a growing trend in recent years, and 2024 will likely be no different. “We expect to see one of the top interior design trends in 2024 to be a marked increase in biophilic design,” says Greg Roth, senior interior designer at CarbonShack […]
To understand the 2024 Met Gala Dress code—announced last week as “The Garden of Time”—requires, first, an understanding of this year’s exhibition concept. On Monday, May 6, newly announced Met Gala co-chairs Bad Bunny, Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lopez, Zendaya, and Vogue’s Anna Wintour will welcome guests to the museum for an exhibition entitled “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” As Vogue reports, […]
February 20 is National Muffin Day, and today you might find yourself wondering (as you wipe tell-tale crumbs from the corners of your mouth), whose idea it was to put so much baked goodness in such a small, conveniently personalized package, and where do they come from? According to Mochas & Javas, a coffee and […]
Last week, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the first treatment for severe frostbite to reduce the risk of finger or toe amputation in adults. Iloprost injection, marketed under the brand name Aurlumyn, is a vasodilator, a drug that opens blood vessels and prevents blood clotting. “Having this new option provides physicians with a […]
The Switch 2 rumor mill continues to grind. The original reporting on the Switch 2’s release date pegged it for a fall 2024 release in time for the holiday rush. Now, according to sources speaking to VGC, Nintendo is telling publishers the console’s release date is slated for Q1 2025. As The Verge reports, VGC isn’t the only one: a video from a Brazilian journalist and […]