Vipology Staff Writer

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 […]

The Shamrock Shake is Back for a Limited Time

McDonald's Shamrock Shake

The Shamrock Shake is back on McDonald’s menu, at least for now. Monday marked the official start of the 53rd Shamrock Shake season. Customers can slurp the signature Shamrock Shake, which is made with vanilla soft serve and McDonald’s “secret” mint flavoring (topped with whipped cream, of course) and it’s frosty companion, the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry, […]

The 90’s Exposed Thong Trend Just Won’t Go Away

One of the ’90s and early 2000’s most controversial trends has crept back into fashion in this decade, and we’re talking about the unlikely staying power of the exposed thong. With fashion trends coming and going, going, gone like the blink of an eye, the polarizing high-rise G-string trend is one that seems to have stuck. Celebrity […]

Should You Start Planning for your Spring Home Sale Now?

Because many buyers prefer to move in the spring or summer, the market starts to heat up as early as February. Families with children are eager to buy so they can move during summer vacation, before the new school year begins. The market slows down in late summer before picking up again briefly in the […]

FDA Widens its Advisory on Artificial Tear Products

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday widened an advisory on artificial tear products to include additional ones manufactured by Global Pharma Healthcare Private Limited over concerns of a potential bacterial contamination that could result in blindness or death. As The Hill reports, the FDA warning now urges consumers and health care professionals not to use EzriCare […]

It’s Dog Biscuit Day! Here’s How the Enduring Dog Treat Favorite Came to Be.

hand feeding a dog a treat

February 23 is both National Dog Biscuit Day and International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. No one quite knows the origin of these wagtastic holidays, but we all know that dogs dearly love their crunchy treats. According to lore, the dog biscuit was created in 1860, when an Ohio electrician named James Spratt journeyed to London […]

Moon to Align with Converging Planets on Thursday Night

partially illuminated Moon

Evening stargazers may have noticed Venus shining bright above the western horizon in recent weeks, appearing higher in the sky with each passing night. The planet will continue to be a prominent feature through the remainder of February, and on Thursday evening, it will have some company. The crescent moon will appear to align with […]

Instagram’s Co-Founders Launch AI-powered News App, Artifact

Instagram’s co-founders are throwing open the doors to their new personalized news app, Artifact. Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger’s new app launched last month with a waitlist, but now anyone on iOS or Android can download Artifact to try it for themselves. Despite the pedigree of Artifact’s creators, it won’t necessarily revolutionize the way you consume news […]