Following a new AirTag in January, Apple is set to unveil its next new products of 2026 this week. As Mac Rumors reports, Apple CEO Tim Cook teased that the company will have a “big week ahead,” with announcements set to begin this Monday, March 2. Given this launch is described as an “Apple Experience,” it […]
This Year’s Worm Moon Comes with a Lunar Eclipse
The Full Worm Moon reaches its peak on the morning of Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 6:38 A.M. ET, and this year’s March Moon is especially notable because it coincides with a total lunar eclipse. You don’t need any special equipment to enjoy this celestial pairing. Simply step outside and watch as the Full Moon changes […]
It’s National Strawberry Day…in February?
When you think of strawberries, you usually think of warm days in the sunshine, not shivering in the final weeks of Winter. It makes sense, as the peak of strawberry season are the months of May and June. So it’s understandable if you’re a bit confused as to why we would be celebrating this beautiful […]
A Six-Planet ‘Parade’ Peaks This Weekend
February’s widely promoted post-sunset “planet parade” or “planetary parade” reaches its most accessible this weekend. Viewing the Planetary Parade According to NASA, “Saturn, Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter will line up in the southwestern sky. With a telescope or binoculars, you can see Uranus and Neptune in the procession, too!” The space agency circles Feb. 28, 2026, […]
Jackie and Shadow Have a Second Chance
Jackie and Shadow, the beloved bonded bald eagle pair who reside high in the trees above Big Bear, California, have a second chance at hatching eaglets this year. Jackie laid the first egg of her second clutch Tuesday afternoon, February 24, 2026, giving eagle watchers a hopeful new beginning this season. According to Friends of […]
Thinking of Buying a Historic Home?
From its quirky features to its unique charm, there’s plenty to love about a historic home. For those thinking of purchasing one, there’s also plenty to consider. As anyone who’s watched HGTV can tell you, owning a historic home often comes with its own set of benefits and challenges. Here’s a quick look at the […]
Celebrate Pistachios on BOTH National Pistachio Day and World Pistachio Day, but love them all year long!
Hard to believe, but it wasn’t until 1976 that Americans harvested the first commercial crop of pistachios. They had been enjoying the nut since about the 1800s, but it was not until the 1930s that the love for pistachios really took off. What may have skyrocketed it up in popularity though, is the invention of […]
Can Pets Boost Your Brain Power?
Any pet lover knows that the answer to that question is a resounding, “OF COURSE!” Well, as CNN reports, a new study has confirmed what we’ve known all along: having a long-term pet companion may delay memory loss and other kinds of cognitive decline. Pet ownership was especially beneficial for working verbal memory, such as […]
Feeling Chilly? Try Warming Up by Eating Chili on its National Day!
National Chili Day 2026 is on Thursday, February 26 this year. Observed annually on the fourth Thursday in February, this day celebrates the popular, hearty comfort food with cook-offs, potlucks, and special, varied recipes across the US. What Makes Chili Great The thing that makes chefs and home cooks alike want to take on chili […]
Think EV’s Can’t Stand Up to Harsh Winter Weather? These Brutal Tests Prove They Can.
Each year, the Norwegian Automotive Federation (NAF) and Norwegian motoring magazine Motor.No carries out one of the most brutal electric vehicle range tests in the El Prix Winter Test Drive, which begins in Norway’s capital, Oslo, and then ventures as far north as battery range will allow. As TechRadar reports, once the city was left behind, this […]