Growth in the pet care industry has been growing by leaps and bounds, and shows no signs of stopping. According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), in 2020, sales for the US pet care industry reached over $100 billion for the first time ever. After reaching that milestone, the industry expected some growth for […]
New Study finds Autism Rates have Tripled in the last 20 Years
According to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics, autism is on the rise among young children. in fact, the study found that autism rates tripled over the last 16 years. For the study, researchers at Rutgers University looked at more than 4,000 8-year-olds in the New York and New Jersey areas. They found the […]
Lowe is Releasing a “Howl’s Moving Castle” Collection
Loewe is teaming up with Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli one last time, but it’s going out on a high note with a capsule inspired by “Howl’s Moving Castle”. For the Loewe X Howl’s Moving Castle collection, creative director Jonathan Anderson — who called the beloved film “one of my favorite [Hayao] Miyazaki creations” — reimagined some of the most […]
Would you like to Get Paid $1,000 to Eat Cheese before bed?
Do you suffer from scary nightmares? Does restless sleep trouble your mind when you lay your head on the pillow? Well, it might have to do with that piece of cheese you snuck out of the fridge before bedtime. According to a report in the NY Post, the organization known as Sleep Junkie is looking for five American […]
Here’s What You Need to Know About Season 2 of ‘The Nate and Jeremiah Home Project’
Heartwarming design docu-series, The Nate and Jeremiah Home Project, starring designers Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent, is returning to HGTV and discovery+ February 22 at 9|8c. The series, which attracted 13.4 million viewers during its first season, follows the couple as they help overwhelmed families sort keepsakes from clutter to get a fresh start. Inspired by the sentimental pieces, Nate and Jeremiah […]
January 2023 is Setting Records for Winter Tornadoes
Despite being less than a month into the new year, tornado records are already close to falling after an unusually high number of twisters touched down during intense rounds of severe weather across the country. The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center estimates between 140 and 165 tornadoes touched down from the start of the […]
Mercedes-Benz has been Granted Approval to bring its Drive Pilot technology to the U.S.
Mercedes-Benz has announced that it is the first automaker to receive government approval to bring a Level 3 driving feature to the U.S. The German automaker is saying that it had self-certified in Nevada for use of its Drive Pilot feature, in which the car does all the driving but the driver needs to stand by […]
More Employers are Welcoming Pets to Work
Our pets are important to us. They’re a part of our family, and it’s hard leaving them for 8 hours plus commute time on a daily basis. Perhaps that’s why many employers are starting to look at integrating pets into work life. The “bring your pet to work” concept has become much more of a […]
FDA grants controversial Alzheimer’s drug Accelerated Approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a controversial Alzheimer’s disease treatment labeled as “Leqembi,” for broad use — but with caveats. The drug, an antibody called lecanemab, is the first to clearly slow cognitive decline in patients with early-stage disease, fueling excitement in the Alzheimer’s field and hope for patients and families. […]
Animals are Trending on the Spring 2023 Haute Couture Runways
Regardless of the season, haute couture always aims to deliver refined artistry and the highest levels of craftsmanship on its runways. For example, at the Spring 2023 shows, Dutch designer Iris Van Herpen‘s “Carte Blanche” collection debuted otherworldly designs in water as an ode to women’s resilience. And Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri honored Josephine Baker with her collection, whom she discovered performing […]