You may have noticed that many kitchen staples have increased in price, including butter, breakfast cereals, and snack foods. However, those increases pale in comparison to the skyrocketed price of eggs. According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s January Consumer Price Index, the cost of a dozen eggs has increased 59.9% year-over-year, and the price jumped 11.1% from November […]
In what animal advocate groups are declaring “a life-saving victory for animals,” California has become the first U.S. state to ban the sale of fur products. AB 44, which was passed in 2019, took effect January 1 and prohibits selling or making new products — including shoes, handbags, or clothing — using the skins of fur-bearing animals. The reason […]
Spotify has good news for nostalgic music lovers. Last week, the music streaming service, said that it is rolling out a new in-app experience that lets you freeze your favorite music moments in time and then listen to them one year later. As CNET reports, the new feature, called “Playlist in a Bottle,” prompts you to answer […]
Dehydration can lead to all sorts of health issues, such as fatigue, muscle cramps, lightheadedness, even chills. Now, new research shows that staying properly hydrated can significantly impact your health long-term, and even slow down the aging process. As Prevention magazine reports, a study recently published in the journal eBioMedicine tested the hypothesis that optimal hydration may slow down the aging […]
The barrage of storms during the first few weeks of the year has led to widespread destruction across California, with AccuWeather experts estimating damage and economic losses between $31 and $34 billion. However, the recent rains have been a godsend for at least one industry that has suffered from the ongoing drought across the state. Vineyard […]
With home prices high and mortgage rates more than double that of last year, fewer Americans are buying homes these days. Instead, they’re choosing to stay put – repairing, renovating and improving the properties they already have to better fit their lifestyle and needs. In fact, according to data from home services platform Thumbtack, 9 out of 10 current […]
The Vermont-based ice cream company kicked off 2023 with what is expected to be a fan favorite, and just in time for National Oatmeal Month, say hello to Oatmeal Dream Pie. But in a twist, the newest flavor is both vegan and gluten-free. The company is known for their over-the-top mix-ins and this pint is no […]
Roku made big news at this year’s CES, as the company long known for its streaming players and easy-to-use software announced plans to release its own lineup of TVs this year. As The Verge reports, there will be two lines, in fact. One will be called Roku Select, and the higher-end models will be branded […]
Thanks to social media, a growing number of people have found that health conditions they were once told were rare aren’t that uncommon after all. As Yahoo Life reports, one such person is 39-year-old Mia, who posted on TikTok about experiencing painful Bartholin’s cysts. In a video that’s been liked nearly 53,000 times, Mia, who asked that her […]
AccuWeather meteorologists are alerting residents across the southern United States of another severe weather event that is expected to evolve by the middle of the new week. Many of the same areas that were struck by violent weather this past week will once again face a risk to life and property. Locations from Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia to […]