Did you know that honey is one of the most faked foods in the world? It’s true! According to the Food Fraud Database maintained by the compliance management company Decernis, it’s the third-most-faked food behind milk and olive oil. As Business Insider reports, in February 2013, the biggest incident of food fraud in US history was all about […]
Birkenstock, the iconic footwear company that dates back to the 18th century, made true on the rumors swirling last week when it went public on the New York Stock Exchange. The company filed its IPO registration statement on Tuesday afternoon. As CNBC reports, the deal, which comes over two years after the Birkenstock family sold a majority […]
As more Americans are being diagnosed with multiple chronic health problems at younger ages, for the first time, the American Heart Association (AHA) is identifying a new medical condition that reflects the strong links among obesity, diabetes and heart and kidney disease. As NBC News reports, in an advisory released this month, the goal in […]
Leaks have been rampant leading up to the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro release last week, but leaks are one thing, and seeing what’s new and great about the new Pixel phones is another thing altogether. Reviewers seem to be in agreement that with the new 8 series, Google has made an excellent […]
Firefighters want every leg up they can get to knock out a blaze before it becomes an inferno. As CNN reports, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) says it has a new tool to battle wildfires before they explode – artificial intelligence. “I think it is a game changer … It […]
Good home decor is subjective—and pinpointing “outdated” interior design isn’t as easy as pointing to an old piece of furniture or decor. For example, your mom’s old lamp from the 50s that you used to hate? Well, we call that mid-century modern now, and, in the right context, it could be the decor item that […]
If you’ve been saving dessert for a special occasion, now is the time! October is National Dessert Month, and October 14 is National Dessert Day! Let’s just pretend that calories don’t count right now, so make sure to pick up that delicious dessert you’ve been thinking about all week/month/year. This day provides us with the […]
British supermodel Naomi Campbell is set to be celebrated in an upcoming exhibition at London’s VIctoria and Albert (V&A) Museum where a retrospective of her career will be on display. Spanning June 22, 2024, to April 6, 2025, “Naomi” will showcase the star’s extensive wardrobe of haute couture and ready-to-wear ensembles that she sported both […]
So-called “good” HDL cholesterol may not be as healthy as experts once thought, a new study suggests. As NBC News reports, the new study, published Wednesday in the medical journal Neurology, found that having either high or low levels of high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, cholesterol, may increase the risk of dementia in older adults. It’s more […]
Tens of millions in the Americas will have front-row seats for Saturday’s rare “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun. What’s called an annular solar eclipse — better known as a ring of fire — will briefly dim the skies over parts of the western U.S. and Central and South America. As ABC News reports, […]