Vipology Staff Writer

Officials Urge Kids and Adults Resume Wearing Masks as ‘Tripledemic’ Grows

As the so-called “tripledemic” of flu, RSV and COVID-19 continues across the United States, health officials are encouraging people to wear face masks again, especially children. As ABC News reports, health officials in multiple states, including New York, California and Arizona, are strongly recommending people wear masks because of the ongoing threat of flu, COVID-19 and RSV happening all at once. According to the Centers […]

Looking Back At The Top 10 Home Remodeling Trends Of 2022

The New Year always rushes in with an overflowing list of resolutions to tackle. Some we accomplish and some we don’t. One resolution that’s always high on the list—and usually kept—is to make home renovations. As Forbes reports, renovating and remodeling your home can not only make you feel happier about the space you live in, […]

England soccer players adopt a stray cat named Dave after the World Cup in Qatar

Orange tabby cat on a dock next to a river

England’s hopes of lifting the World Cup might have been dashed, but Manchester City duo Kyle Walker and John Stones did not want to leave Qatar completely empty-handed — hence they will be taking home a stray cat befriended by the team at their training base. As Reuters reports, England came up short against France at this […]

Director Ava DuVernay Gets Her Own Ben & Jerry’s Flavor for a Great Cause

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay has achieved plenty of cinematic firsts, including being the first Black woman to take home Best Director honors at Sundance, the first Black woman to direct a film nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture (Selma), and the first Black woman to helm a movie with a budget of over $100 million (A […]

It’s National Gingerbread Latte Day – but don’t expect to find one at Starbucks

December 15th is National Gingerbread Latte day, but if you’re one of those people (my hand is up) who feel that nothing smells or tastes or makes you feel like the holidays are here quite like a cup of this sweet spicy espresso beverage, you are out of luck finding it at Starbucks. Red cup […]

Those Who Dress Better, an Homage to the Art of Jean-Michel Basquiat, is On Display and For Sale

Black Fashion Flair, the non-profit organization that works towards the “discovery and furtherance of black designers and black-owned brands,” has partnered with trailblazing contemporary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s estate for an art exhibit/collaboration entitled, “Those Who Dress Better,” that’s not only open for viewing, but also for shopping. To both honor and celebrate the late artist’s […]

During the Holiday Covid/RSV/Flu Surge, Amoxicillin is on Short Supply

Sick man lying on his side in bed covering his nose and mouth with a tissue, flu remedies on bedside table

Scarcity of several high-profile prescription drugs, such as the antibiotic amoxicillin and the ADHD treatment Adderall, have had some patients searching pharmacies and rationing pills, and now parents in some areas are having to hunt to find over-the-counter pain- and fever-reducing medications for their sick kids. According to experts, this isn’t unusual, because even when demand is not […]

Want a Puppy for Christmas? Here’s How to Avoid Getting Scammed

Chocolate lab puppy stares into camera

The Better Business Bureau is warning that 80% of sponsored pet advertisements online may be fake. With the countless online scams popping up each day, it’s a shocking statistic for pet-lovers to hear that 35% of recent online scams have to do with our furry loved ones.  If you’re looking to bring a new pet, especially a […]