There is some really promising news for dog lovers around the world. During the Summer, the effort to end the dog meat trade gained even more momentum. According to the Humane Society International, South Korean Democratic Party Assembly Member Jeoung-ae Han introduced legislation that would outlaw the breeding and slaughter of dogs for human consumption. […]
Chrome is getting a Refresh
Chrome on the desktop is about to get a new look. Google’s widely used browser is getting an update based on its Material You design language in the coming weeks, and in this case, that will include refreshed icons with “a focus on legibility” and new color palettes that “better complement your tabs and toolbar,” […]
The Death Toll Grows in Morocco as Rescuers Race to Find Survivors from Devastating Earthquake
Rescuers in Morocco are racing against the clock to find survivors in the rubble and reach isolated communities after Friday’s powerful earthquake. At least 2,497 people are confirmed dead and 2,476 injured, according to state media. Authorities warn the death toll is still expected to rise. As CNN reports, Friday’s disastrous quake is the worst to hit Morocco in […]
The Sound of Fashion: Spotify launches New York Fashion Week with Official Playlist
Fashion Week has arrived in New York City and everyone is quite excited about it, including Spotify! To kickstart the first fashion week of September, the music streaming platform has teamed up with the Council Of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to unveil the first Official New York Fashion Week Playlist. According to Augustman, with […]
Counterfeit Foods: Truffle Oil
Some truths in life are hard to swallow: Your spices don’t last forever, you’re probably storing your coffee all wrong and there’s actually a really useful purpose for that hole in your pasta spoon, which you should be taking advantage of (no, it’s not for draining water). Here’s another startling truth you probably don’t want […]
Paqui pulls ‘One Chip Challenge’ from shelves as teen’s death investigated
Paqui, an Austin, Texas-based chip company famous for its viral Paqui “One Chip Challenge” product, is working with retailers to pull the tortilla chip from shelves, the company announced on its website. The decision to remove the chip comes after a 14-year-old — Harris Wolobah — died in Massachusetts on Sept. 1, which his family believes […]
Ahead of the October Launch, Google gives us a Sneak Peek at the Pixel Watch 2 and both Pixel 8 phones
After leaking the Pixel 8 Pro, Google has finally revealed an official look at the flagship device, along with the standard Pixel 8, ahead of its hardware launch event scheduled to take place on October 4th in New York City. As The Verge reports, a pair of video teasers and a new Google Store landing page give a glimpse […]
We are Smack Dab in the Middle of the Climatological Peak of Atlantic Hurricane Season
There is no time of year more likely for a tropical system to be spinning in the Atlantic than September 10, which is the climatological peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. As AccuWeather reports, around 50% of all Atlantic hurricane seasons since the dawn of the satellite era in 1966 have had at least one […]
National Dog Walker Day Celebrates those who go the Extra Mile for Pups and their Families
They work in the rain, sleet and snow, too, and on September 8, Dog Walkers have got their own pet holiday. National Dog Walker Appreciation Day is an officially recognized observation founded in 2016 by Wag!, the on-demand app that connects dog owners with trusted dog walkers, for the men and women who walk millions […]
CDC Issues a Health Warning after 5 People Die from Flesh Eating Bacteria in a month
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health alert warning people about the risks of flesh-eating bacteria across the U.S. East Coast after five people died following infection. One person in Connecticut, another in New York and three people in North Carolina, died between July and August this year as a result of infection with Vibrio vulnificus, a […]