The family of Bruce Willis has announced that the actor has been diagnosed with a form of dementia called frontotemporal dementia, or FTD for short. In a statement shared last week, the 67-year-old star’s family stated that while the news “is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis.” “Today there are no treatments for the […]
The American household is changing as homeownership is not a priority for everyone, especially not for Millennials and Gen Zs. The share of affluent Americans choosing to live in rental homes has ballooned in recent years according to a new analysis by RentCafe. 43 million families are currently living in apartments, the highest level in half a […]
A new Civilization game, likely to be called Civilization VII, is in development at Firaxis Games, incoming studio head Heather Hazen has announced. “I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to carry on the studio’s storied legacy, beginning with the announcement that Firaxis is in development on the next iteration of the legendary Civilization franchise,” Hazen said in a press […]
Olaplex, the bond-building hair care brand long-praised by influencers, celebrities and hairstylists alike, is being sued by about 30 customers for hair- and scalp-damage claims. The lawsuit, Albahae et al v. Olaplex Holdings, 2:23-cv-00982, filed in the US District Court, Central District of California (Los Angeles) last week, argues that Olaplex has made false statements about restoration […]
It’s well-reported of late that higher interest rates have made home sales numbers pretty dismal, and the market for new builds has tanked too. Neither are particularly good for home furnishings retailers or the companies who work with them like suppliers, designers and product developers. But unlike previous housing market downturns, which were much more […]
From Wednesday night into Thursday morning, people across Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee need to be prepared for the possibility of nighttime tornadoes, which historically are significantly deadlier than tornadoes in the day. Hail and high winds were threatening southeastern Oklahoma Wednesday, with storms beginning to develop in Jefferson County just north of the Texas border. The storms are […]
Microsoft is rolling out a new February update to its Xbox consoles that adds one of several planned sustainability updates and Google Home app support. With the update, Xbox consoles are able to be “carbon aware” of when to perform game downloads and updates by connecting to the internet and checking for regional carbon intensity data. Microsoft […]
The Food and Drug Administration has proposed easing blood donation guidelines for gay and bisexual men. Under current rules, the FDA allows donations from gay and bisexual men if they haven’t had sex with another man for three months. However, in a draft proposal posted to the agency’s website, the FDA states the new rules would allow anyone […]
Anthroplogie partnered with Jerrelle Guy, star baker, food stylist, and award-winning author of the Black Girl Baking cookbook, for a collection of bakeware and kitchenware, that comes from the heart. Named after the eldest of Guy’s grandmother’s sisters, the Madea Collection includes a variety of kitchen items ranging from dessert plates and prep bowls to […]
On Dec. 29, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 2617) into law, which includes $1.7 trillion in fiscal year (FY) 2023 discretionary government funding for all 12 annual spending bills, as well as a number of other health care provisions. The $1.7 trillion omnibus appropriations package also included a host of […]