A volcano erupted in southwest Iceland on Sunday, posing an immediate threat to a nearby small fishing town although it had been evacuated earlier and no people were in danger, authorities said. Live video showed fountains of molten rock and smoke spewing from fissures in the ground across a wide area very close to the […]
If there’s a commonly munched-on food that deserves its own special day, the bagel certainly qualifies. And that day of celebration, National Bagel Day, is today, January 15. Let’s give the doughy circular delicacy its due. The bagel originated in 13th century in what is now Poland, according to National Geographic, which credits the history to Maria […]
In a move that may make beer fans raise an eyebrow, Miller Lite has unleashed a quirky solution for Dry January devotees who seriously miss the taste of their favorite brew. Enter the Miller Lite Beer Mints, an audacious creation inviting those 21 and over to savor the essence of the light lager without a […]
Sotheby’s and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) teamed up on an auction titled “Defining American Style,” consisting of 37 pieces, including garments from iconic American designers such as Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren worn by stars like Margot Robbie, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Kidman and more. To kick off the event, last week Sotheby’s fêted its Vision of America sale with a glamorous preview reception […]
Nashville native turned country-rock star Jelly Roll’s continued emerging fame has found him kicking off 2024 in an unlikely place: Capitol Hill. Specifically in Washington, D.C. at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, testifying in a hearing of the United States Senate’s Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs titled “Stopping the Flow of Fentanyl: Public Awareness and Legislative Solutions.” […]
There’s a new dog breed being recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). On Jan. 3, the organization announced that the Lancashire heeler is the 201st recognized breed and newest member of the herding group, eligible to start competing in 2024. What are Lancashire heeler traits? According to the AKC, the Lancashire heeler is described as a […]
In 2024, many of us are looking for ways to make our little slice of the outdoors more sustainable, more healthy, and more vibrant. We want to create leafy spaces where we can escape from the stress of everyday life and nourish our well-being. We’re also looking to have fun in the garden by embracing a trend toward […]
CES 2024 is over, which means it’s time for tech pundits to announce their annual Best of CES award winners. CES is often described as a TV show or car show, but sometimes it’s more niche products that capture the imagination. Everyone has an opinion, but Endgadget had feet on the ground and when it […]
The coldest and most persistent outbreak of Arctic air in a couple of years will have the intensity and staying power to trigger feet of lake-effect snow and whiteouts in some areas of the Upper Midwest and the interior Northeast, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. However, there is the risk of a ground-covering snow squall reaching as far as coastal areas of the […]
SpaceX is facing a complaint from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that alleges the company illegally fired employees for writing an open letter that criticized CEO Elon Musk. As The Verge reports, lastyear, a group of SpaceX employees drafted an open letter to express concerns about how Musk’s behavior “is a frequent source of distraction and […]