Last summer, Subway started quietly testing a new product in some of its U.S. markets — but it wasn’t an addition to its Subway Series line of sandwiches, another Fresh Melt, or even a new flavor of cookie. Instead, the Connecticut-based chain was trying out a shiny new…deli meat slicer. As reported by Restaurant Business, Subway has been making plans to […]
Show Your Stripes to Raise Awareness and Improve the Lives of those Impacted by a Rare Disease
Rare Disease Day is an annual celebration to raise awareness for rare diseases to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by them around the world. In the USA, a rare disease is defined as a condition affecting fewer than 200,000 people. In Europe, a rare disease is defined as a condition affecting 1 in […]
HGTV’s Rock the Block Season 3 Premieres Monday, March 6!
Rock the Block, HGTV’s smash hit home renovation competition series, is back for its “biggest season yet” when it premieres Monday, March 6, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV and is available to stream the same day on discovery+. Hosted by popular carpenter, craftsman and design expert Ty Pennington, the new six-episode season will feature […]
Nintendo Won’t Attend E3 2023
It’s Official: Nintendo is skipping this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo, better known as E3. The Switch maker confirmed on Friday it won’t participate in the gaming convention, which is returning this summer in-person after being canceled in 2022. Given that Nintendo has pulled back from the convention in recent years, the move isn’t that surprising. Nintendo […]
James Webb Telescope Discovery Upends Existing Theories about Origins of Galaxies
Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to peer back in time to the early days of the universe — and they spotted something unexpected. The space observatory revealed six massive galaxies that existed between 500 million and 700 million years after the big bang that created the universe. The discovery is completely upending […]
The H&M collaboration with Mugler is Coming this Spring
Get ready for the sexy. H&M has announced its latest designer collaboration with none other than Mugler. H&M x Mugler will be released online and in select stores for Spring. According to a statement, the collection is in line with creative director Casey Cadwallader’s vision and “will encapsulate the unique and vibrant spirit of Mugler”. Cadwallader’s tenure at the French […]
Rare Weather Conditions Fueled Last Week’s Bizarre Blizzard Conditions in So Cal
“All systems go for a major and unusual storm,” the National Weather Service said in its forecast last Wednesday. The powerful winter storm that moved through California dropped heaps of rain, sleet and snow across much of the state, including Southern California, where several feet of fresh powder fell in the mountains of Los Angeles and […]
Tesla announces New Engineering Headquarters in California
Tesla announced a new engineering headquarters in California, saying it would take over office space in Palo Alto formerly occupied by Hewlett Packard. Tesla CEO Elon Musk made the announcement last week alongside California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), who called the announcement “another proof point of the renewable energy vibrancy that is California.” Tesla was […]
What 2023 has in store for Home Renovation Costs
Perhaps you’re thinking about completing a few home renovation projects this year, but you’re afraid you might not be able to afford them. Between inflation and supply shortages, prices for these upgrades might surge. In 2022, homeowners spent an average of $8,484 on home improvement projects, according to Angi. Despite rising interest rates, 50% of people […]
FDA says it’s Okay to call Oat and Soy “Milk”
Soy, oat, almond and other drinks that bill themselves as “milk” can keep using the name, according to draft federal rules released on February 22. As the Associated Press reports, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials issued guidance that says plant-based beverages don’t pretend to be from dairy animals – and that U.S. consumers aren’t confused by […]