Scientists behind a new study are proposing adapting the scale that measures the intensity of hurricanes to account for stronger storms. As AccuWeather reports, a pair of scientists just published a research article exploring the “growing inadequacy” of the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale and possibly adding a Category 6. The Saffir-Simpson scale currently goes from Category 1 to […]
The number of syphilis cases in the U.S. are on the rise. According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cases increased by nearly 80% to more than 207,000 between 2018 and 2022. As NPR reports, rates increased among all age groups, including newborns, and in all regions of the country. In […]
As often happens in fashion, what is old is new again. Such is the case with that decades-old fashionable way to push back your hair without looking like a Catholic schoolgirl: the thick jersey headband. As Vogue reports, the thick jersey hairband has been around since at least the 1960’s, when it was beloved by […]
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are already at the helm of a very famous family, but there’s a new star in the Hawn-Russell household: Their dog Roy. As CNN reports, Roy Hawn Russell is the buzziest nepo-dog on the block who, according to his owners Hawn and Russell, starred in an ad for Budweiser that aired during Sunday’s Super Bowl […]
Tiger Woods might still be donning his familiar red polo shirt, but the iconic golfer has taken a bold leap forward with a new logo and clothing line partnering alongside a different company that could elevate his fashion identity. As Associated Press (AP) reports, Woods introduced his lifestyle brand Sun Day Red on Monday evening the day after […]
The Northeast is digging out from the biggest snowstorm of the winter after heavy snow buried areas from West Virginia through Massachusetts, prompting school closures and travel chaos Tuesday. As Accuweather reports, on Tuesday, 3.2 inches fell in New York City, the highest single-day snowfall in the city since 7.3 inches accumulated in Central Park on […]
Microsoft’s Xbox business needs to get bigger. The company’s Xbox Series S and X sales still lag behind Sony’s PlayStation 5, and Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has previously admitted its Xbox Game Pass subscriptions were slowing down, too. He admitted that in 2022, a dry year for Xbox games after Microsoft’s big exclusive Bethesda game Starfield was delayed. As The […]
One of the Covid-era home decor trends that has increased in popularity is the focus on multifunctional—spaces, furniture, rooms, and items. In fact, many people — homeowners and designers alike — have reconsidered how spaces are designed and what it really means to be “multifunctional.” Being at home for months on end during pandemic lockdowns […]
How do you define a lucky day? Is it one where you wake up feeling energized and ready to take on anything and everything? Is it a day when every traffic light is green, every interaction you have is positive, and the barista at your go-to coffee spot gives you your usual for free? Or […]
Many people believe blood sugar spikes are bad. This is not true because it’s normal for your blood sugar to fluctuate when you eat. Established research indicates that short-term glucose spikes do not cause hormonal issues, chronic inflammation, aging, or disease, however, problems do start if your blood sugar stays elevated. If you want to prevent health issues, new research […]