Kim Kardashian’s Skims has been quite busy recently: a partnership with the NBA and WNBA, an eye-catching nipple bra and now, a Swarovski collaboration. As Fashionista reports, Skims has teamed up with Swarovski to create a sparkling range of body jewelry, intimates and ready-to-wear pieces such as shimmering bodysuits and dresses ahead of the holiday season. Photographed by Mert Alas, a […]
‘Pepper X’ is now the World’s Hottest Pepper
If you’ve ever choked down a piece of Carolina Reaper pepper or sweated your way through a splash of Carolina Reaper hot sauce because it was “the hottest pepper in the world,” we hate to break it to you, but that’s not the case anymore. As Food & Wine reports, Ed Currie, the South Carolina hot pepper grower (and […]
What is Shingles, and Why is it On The Rise?
If you contract the chickenpox virus, also known as varicella-zoster, your illness will typically clear up in a week or two. However, this virus remains in your body even after you’ve recovered. When you first contract the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), you’ll get chickenpox. When you fight off this virus, your body creates immunity to it, so it’s […]
How Siamese cats Change their Colors
With 73 cat breeds recognized by the International Cat Association, it can be difficult to discern a Ragdoll from a Ragamuffin. But most of us can pick out a Siamese cat. Known for their dark eye masks, socks, and tail—called “points”—that stand out against their cream-colored bodies and sparkling blue eyes, the Siamese is one of the world’s easily recognized […]
Google Play has a new way to show users if apps are secure
Starting with VPN apps, certain categories on the Google Play store will now show a banner to help users find trustworthy apps. Google says in a blog post that the banners will tell users about the “Independent security review” badge the company introduced last year, signifying apps that have undergone independent audits to verify they comply with […]
What Happened at the “Scary” Apple Event, and When Will the Next One Be?
At the Apple September event, we had the launch of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, as well as the Apple Watch 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. Now at Apple’s latest event that took place on October 30, 2023 – probably the last for this year – we saw the reveal of a new range […]
Deadly Earthquake strikes Nepal, Death Toll Rising
At least 129 people have been killed in an earthquake that struck a remote part of northwestern Nepal overnight on Friday and toppled multiple buildings as officials warned that the death toll could rise. As Accuweather reports, the quake measured magnitude 5.6 according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and hit some 42 kilometers […]
Counterfeit Foods – Coffee
Mm, that morning cup o’ Joe gets your day off to a great start. But could that 100% organic Colombian be fake? Unfortunately, coffee is becoming an increasingly common target for food counterfeiters. What’s really interesting about coffee scams, is that it combines so many different food counterfeiting methods. Coffee has a mislabeling problem, like salmon […]
It’s National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week takes place during the first full week of November — November 5–11 this year — in recognition of the various shelters that provide care to millions of displaced animals in America. Yes, millions! This week’s observance also serves to acknowledge the hard-working people supporting the efforts with their work at […]
All We Want for Christmas is the Maria Carey and Vicoria’s Secret Collab!
As we brace ourselves for the inevitable onslaught of festive music ringing throughout every store, Mariah Carey — the undeniable Queen of Christmas — is kicking off her seasonal reign as the star of Victoria’s Secret’s 2023 holiday campaign. As Fashionista reports, the lingerie giant has been known to go big with its casting for these marketing moments: […]