Vipology Staff Writer

First a Snow Drought and Now This? Late Winter Storms are Burying Western Mountains in Feet of Snow and Flooding Lower Elevations

snowfall around empty California roadway in winter landscape with snow-topped trees

Late winter storms rolled over the western region Monday night into Tuesday, with widespread rounds of mountain snow in California continuing to dump through Thursday night, causing additional highway and pass closures. As AccuWeather reports, yet more storms are expected to roll in from the Pacific, focusing their energy on the mountains of Northern California […]

These are the Top Trends to Come out of NYFW for Fall 2026

Designer Michael Kors waves on the runway

It’s a wrap on New York Fashion Week’s runways for Fall/Winter 2026, and there were definitely some trends worth noting this season. Aubergine As Fashionista reports, a far cry from Pantone’s tame (read: bland) color of 2026 — a milky white hue dubbed “Cloud Dancer” — the Fall 2026 runways at New York Fashion Week are rallying around a powerful, deep […]

The Wonderful Benefits of Grapefruit

Grapefruit wedges and half a grapefruit on table

February is National Grapefruit month! Let’s dive into all the reasons why you should give this fruit a try. Grapefruit is part of the citrus family, but it also grows in clusters on trees, like grapes, which is said to be where the name originates. Grapefruits come in a variety of colors including yellow, pink and […]

You can bring that Bridgerton Feel into your Home with an “English Kitchen”

Season 4 of Bridgerton goes beyond the ranks of the nobility and delves into the lives of maids, footmen, and cooks. In fact, it is thanks to period dramas like Bridgerton and Downton Abbey that there is now a taste for traditional English kitchens in the air. The classic feel, pared-back palette, and rustic charm are designed to bring character […]

Birkenstock Goes Bridal

Different styles and colors of Birkenstock sandals on display

It’s official: Birkenstock has gone bridal. The iconic sandal brand has collaborated with New York City-based bridal design house Danielle Frankel on a line of wedding-ready footwear. Described in a press release as “an ode to life’s most cherished occasions,” the six styles include versions of Birkenstock’s iconic Boston clog and Arizona sandal styles that incorporate […]

Shamrock Shake Season Is Back

McDonald's Shamrock Shake

Today, the Shamrock Shake and OREO Shamrock McFlurry are returning to McDonald’s locations nationwide, bringing their annual wave of minty treats with them. The seasonal treats, which typically only stick around for a few weeks each year, have become something of a cultural event for fast-food loyalists who treat the green shake like a limited-edition […]

The Death of James Van Der Beek at 48 Reminds Everyone about the Importance of Colorectal Screenings

Actor James Van Der Beek at GQ event

Actor James Van Der Beek’s death following a battle with colon cancer offers a stark reminder about a rising threat to young adults. While incidence rates for many cancers have been on the decline for several decades, the opposite is true for colon cancer – particularly among adults under the age of 50. We still don’t know for certain why the […]

Vets say You Need to Stop Believing these 10 Pet Myths… for your Pet’s Sake

Woman getting licked on her nose by a dog

We share our homes, our beds and our hearts with our pets, yet much of the “common knowledge” we rely on to care for them may be rooted in outdated folklore rather than modern veterinary science. As Good Housekeeping reports, whether it’s a tip passed down from a neighbor or a viral post on social media, pet myths […]

Microsoft Issues Security Warning to Those Still on Windows 10

Windows Blue Screen of Death error message

Microsoft is warning that the June expiration of software certificates will put those still using Windows 10 in an even more vulnerable state. Secure Boot expiring The software certificates deal with a feature called Secure Boot, which can prevent a PC from loading malicious code as the machine starts up. Microsoft initially introduced the feature in 2011 […]