Meteorologists warned that Hurricane Helene was going to be a historic, “once-in-a-lifetime” event. They were right. As AccuWeather reports, as the hurricane, now downgraded to a tropical storm, moves on and out of the Southeast, the stunning scope of widespread damage across Florida and Georgia becomes clear, and extreme rain from Helene continued to unleash […]
Although neutrals remain popular for home exteriors, you’ve likely noticed more color coming into your neighborhood. “We have always seen a strong presence of classic neutrals on exteriors, but during the past few years we’ve also seen an interesting exploration of color,” says Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Valspar. As Better Homes & Gardens […]
As Hurricane Helene gains strength and is expected to hit Florida’s panhandle as a Category 4, everyone is talking not so much about the wind speeds, but the “unsurvivable” storm surge that could devastate the area. What is storm surge? Put simply, storm surge is the level at which sea water rises above its normal […]
As the days grow shorter and your thoughts turn to tailgating and football games, it’s easy to forget that the exterior of your home needs a little TLC before Old Man Winter comes calling. By taking care of essential upkeep and repairs now, you’ll be investing in your house. Home Improvement guru Bob Villa says […]
For decades, animal rescue organizations around the world have worked diligently to facilitate safe adoptions across international borders and give more animals a chance to find a forever home. As The Daily Paws reports, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hopes to bolster the safety of these adoptions with updated dog importation regulations. Beginning […]
Last week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills to crack down on the use of artificial intelligence to create false images or videos in political ads ahead of the 2024 election. As AP News reports, a new law, set to take effect immediately, makes it illegal to create and publish deepfakes related to elections 120 days […]
A respiratory virus that sometimes paralyzes children is spreading across the U.S., raising concerns about another possible rise in polio-like illnesses. As NBC News reports, wastewater samples have detected a significant escalation in an enterovirus called D68, which, in rare cases, has been linked to acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM. The illness affects the nervous system and causes […]
It’s a Wonderful World of Disney with Harry Styles in the designer’s seat. Pleasing, the lifestyle brand by Harry Styles, is set to release a capsule collection inspired by Disney’s “Fantasia” on Oct. 4. This 30-piece collection will debut in a pre-launch in two Disney pop-up stores on September 28, including one at Disney Springs in […]
Key West is known for picturesque sunsets, roaming roosters, and of course, the famous Key Lime Pie. But did this delicious dessert really originate in Key West? New York City website Gothamist reports that there is an ongoing controversy surrounding the origins of the beloved lime tart. It all started when Stella Parks published her cookbook, BraveTart: Iconic […]
Cats have nine lives — and apparently they have 900 miles in them, too. Benny and Susanne Anguiano, a couple from Salinas, California, were reunited with their missing cat after he mysteriously traveled that far. As NBC News reports, while on a trip to Yellowstone National Park in early June, the couple’s beloved house cat […]