Buy enough tech and you can’t escape the siren call of a smart home. Amazon practically throws Echo Dots at you. Google will sneak a Nest Mini in the box with almost anything you buy in its store. Good luck buying a new kitchen appliance that doesn’t beg to be connected to the internet. All […]
Last week, health officials approved updated versions of the COVID-19 vaccines that protect against coronavirus strains that emerged more recently. And, as was the case in previous years, you’ll have the option to get this booster and your usual flu vaccine at the same appointment. As NBC‘s Today Show reports, summer’s COVID-19 resurgence has lingered into fall, and […]
September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day, and on this very special Monday, Burger King is ringing in National Cheeseburger Day by offering a beefy freebie to customers across the country. As NBC’s Today Show reports, on the big day, members of the chain’s Royal Perks loyalty program will be able to score a free cheeseburger […]
On September 14, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced the nominees and honorees for its annual awards, and the list includes brands leading their categories with a combination of creative and retail-ready prowess. Being nominated is a huge deal for American designers, as it signals support from the fashion industry at large. As Fashionista reports, there […]
The ferocity of Lee was unleashed on New England and the Canadian Maritimes over the weekend, ending the nearly two-week journey of the most powerful storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season. As AccuWeather reports, the monstrous storm cut power to more than 280,000 electric customers across Maine, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick as it roared ashore on Saturday afternoon. […]
Are you an iPhone user looking to upgrade to… the iPhone? Well, you’ll have more to consider this time around since the new iPhone 15 comes with a USB-C port, ending an 11-year run for the company’s proprietary Lightning charging plug. As The Verge reports, the USB Type-C (or just USB-C) is the universal charging and data-transferring […]
A California man has filed a class action lawsuit against the manufacturer of the popular water filtration system Brita, alleging that it doesn’t remove potentially hazardous substances from drinking water or reduce the levels of those contaminants as effectively as its packaging claims. According to the 71-page legal filing obtained by Reuters, Nicholas Brown paid $15 for […]
What if you didn’t have to be perfect with your diet to see results? Researchers have looked at what happens to your mental health when you go on a restrictive diet plan. They found that people who went on extremely restrictive plans had higher levels of binge eating, more food cravings, less control, more preoccupation […]
There’s more high-altitude, high-design transformations coming our way: Season 2 of Building Roots returns to HGTV Sunday, September 17 at 9|8c. According to HGTV, throughout the eight-episode season, Ben and Cristi Dozier will work with families looking to put down roots in their hometown of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. In each episode, they will dream up elevated designs that draw inspiration from the […]
After a sizzling hot, record-breaking summer, some people may be ready for the arrival of cooler autumn air and the colorful displays that accompany the changing of the seasons. The weather throughout the entire year plays a significant role in how vibrant — or how dull — the fall foliage appears as autumn shifts into gear. […]