It’s been over three decades since Pfeiffer donned her iconic catsuit for the role of Selina Kyle in 1992’s “Batman Returns.” Pfeiffer herself plays into the persona, with an Instagram bio reading “Cat Lady.” Of course, the words are likely a double entendre because she is, indeed, a lady with a cat. In January of […]
Congress Weighs How to Regulate AI Without Hindering Competition
Last week, members of Congress questioned how new rules for artificial intelligence can protect against the technology’s risks without reinforcing the early advantages enjoyed by tech giants such as Microsoft and Google. As Bloomberg reports, Representative Frank Lucas, the Oklahoma Republican who chairs the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, opened Thursday’s hearing by recognizing […]
Studies Show Afternoon Naps are Good for Your Brain Health
Are you feeling a little guilty about your daily, mid-afternoon snooze? Don’t. Research shows that catching a few ZZZs after lunch can be good for your brain. But keep in mind that the length of your nap matters. According to medical professionals at Johns Hopkins University, while a 30- to 90-minute nap in older adults […]
Sofia Vergara enters the Beauty world with Toty, a line Focused on Year-Round Sun Care
No stranger to the world of beauty, Sofia Vergara is launching Toty, a skin-care, makeup and supplement line, in hopes of promoting sun care year-round. “I would read every single article and started to read about photo damage under the sun. I was in my 20s and that opened my eyes, and that’s when I started wearing […]
Giada De Laurentiis Is Releasing Her Own Line of Pasta
Few things go together better than Giada De Laurentiis and pasta. And while the chef, cookbook author, and television personality has already cemented herself as an expert in Italian home cooking, her latest venture is putting her own brand name on an essential Italian pantry staple. As Food & Wine reports, in an announcement at this week’s Fancy Food […]
Shabby Chic is Trending Again for Summer
The change of the seasons is a great opportunity to mix up the style and ambiance of your home. If you hang starry lights in the windows for the winter holidays, why not celebrate the summer sun with some fun, uplifting decor as well? Though vintage styles may seem like a throwback, that well-worn look […]
New York legislature passes bill to end wildlife killing contests
On June 21, the New York state legislature passed a bill that ends inhumane wildlife killing contests, in which participants compete to kill the most, the heaviest and the smallest animals for cash and prizes. In 2018 and 2020, the Humane Society of the United States released undercover investigations that exposed wildlife killing contests in New York, documenting […]
Apple Is Ending Support For Older Generation iPhones With the Launch of iOS 17
Apple is rolling out an iOS 17 software update this fall, chock full of new features from keyboard and Messages upgrades to a journal app and grocery list capabilities. But you’ll only get to use these features if your iPhone is a newer model, as older generation iPhones will be left in the dust. The […]
A Heroic Storm Chaser is Honored after Extreme Weather Flash Flood Rescue
Flash flooding is one of the most dangerous and deadly aspects of severe weather and is responsible for around 127 deaths per year, according to the National Weather Service. As Accuweather reports, earlier this month, one storm chaser came across one such dangerous flash flood and jumped into action to help rescue those in need, an […]
adidas and Beyonce’s Ivy Park Launch a New Swim and Lifestyle Collection: IVY PARADISE
On June 23, adidas and IVY PARK launched their latest collaborative swim and lifestyle collection: IVY PARADISE. According to the website, the all-inclusive capsule pays homage to disco era nightclubs with a beachy, summer flair. Full of sequined silhouettes, lush velvet materials, and iconic IVY PARK Monogram prints IVY PARADISE is this summer’s fashion must-have. As the adidas release states, “IVY […]