The start of meteorological autumn is likely to feel more like summer for millions across the Midwest and Northeast as a persistent weather pattern continues to promote above-normal warmth across the region. But, according to AccuWeather meteorologists, big changes are expected to take place as the calendar flips to October. Spells of dry weather paired […]
Are Kanye West and The Gap Terminating their Partnership?
Say it isn’t so! According to the Wall Street Journal, Kanye West (who goes by Ye) and The Gap Inc. are apparently terminating their much hyped, but apparently strained, partnership. The decision was supposedly cemented Thursday, when Ye’s lawyers sent a letter to Gap notifying the retailer of Yeezy LLC’s plans, alleging that Gap had breached their agreement. […]
When a White Castle Burger is Too Much: Try a Castle Bite!
As Food & Wine reports, White Castle has long been at the forefront of putting fast food into grocers’ freezer sections. The chain loves to brag that it was America’s first fast-food hamburger chain in 1921, but the company also says that they were the first fast food brand to have a retail division as […]
YouTube is Rolling Out a New Video Page to Unify Design across All Platforms
In recent weeks, YouTube has been slowly rolling out a new video page that tweaks several elements and, most notably, unifies the design across Android, iOS, and the web. As 9to5Google reports, the highlight of this redesign is the use of pill-shaped buttons for key elements. For example, instead of being two distinct buttons, thumbs […]
Patagonia’s Founder “Gives Away” the Company to make Planet Earth its only Shareholder
As Fashionista reports, almost half a century since American rock climber-turned-businessman Yvon Chouinard founded Patagonia, his worldwide outdoor clothing and gear company, he’s announced an unconventional sort of exit plan. In the company’s own words, it’s “going purpose” instead of “going public.” In lieu of selling the company or going public, the reluctant billionaire is transferring all […]
North American Lobster has been placed on ‘Red List’ for Seafood Sustainability
The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program has added the American lobster, snow crab, Atlantic rock crab, and other species that are caught in pots, traps, or gillnets to its “red list.” As Food & Wine reports, the organization rates the sustainability of seafood using a four color scale, which ranges from green (“Best Choice”) […]
Should You Get Your COVID-19 Omicron Variant Booster and Flu Shot at the Same Time?
If you haven’t had or been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the last few months, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says you should get a new booster shot this fall. The latest shots, which were FDA-authorized in late August and are available now, were designed specfically to target currently circulating – and […]
Worst Storm in almost 20 Years Wreaks Havoc on Western Alaska
Multiple towns across western Alaska were evacuated as former Typhoon Merbok, which transitioned from a tropical cyclone to an intense, non-tropical wind and rainstorm and became one of the strongest storms to hit the state in recent history. A surge of water from the Bering Sea hit land on Friday, September 16, covering half of […]
The iPhone 14 is Here!
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro were announced at Apple’s special event on September 7, with pre-orders beginning on September 9. And on Friday, the first orders for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro arrived in stores. Buyers who jumped on the Friday launch are already sharing the first images of their new iPhones […]
Levi’s teams up again with Emma Chamberlain for new GoldTab Collection
For Fall 2022, Levi’s Gold Tab is launching a vintage-inspired collection influenced by the style of the ’70s and ’80s in Northern California. Naturally, the brand selected San Fransisco native and previous campaign star Emma Chamberlain to model the new pieces (above). The collection, launching Wednesday, includes basics like sweats, hoodies, tees, leggings and other outdoor technical pieces such […]