A brewing storm in the Caribbean Sea is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico over the next few days and make landfall along the Gulf Coast as early as Thursday. As USA Today reports, by Monday evening, the National Hurricane Center predicted the storm – still officially a “potential cyclone” but […]
National Dog Week takes place annually over the last full week of September, which this year is the 22nd through the 28th. The week-long celebration of man’s best friend focuses on educating dog owners and the public, raising awareness about dog care, and helping lost, homeless, or abused dogs find homes. This holiday is all […]
After another brutally hot summer, cooler, shorter days — and pumpkins — are on our doorstep. The autumnal equinox arrived Sunday, marking the end of astronomical summer and the first day of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. As The Washington Post reports, the exact time of the fall equinox changes slightly each year. This year, the […]
As we inch closer to November, brands and designers are encouraging their customers to let their voices be heard at the ballot box. With such crucial issues on the line, it’s as important as ever that you’re registered to vote. (Even if you think you are, it’s never a bad idea to triple-check your registration status […]
Home Chef, the popular meal kit delivery service, is getting two new A-list partners who promise to bring the very best of the South to your kitchen. As Food & Wine reports, last week, Home Chef announced its new partnership with Dolly Parton and her sister, Rachel Parton George. The two sisters and the company […]
While fall is linked with changing leaves and crisp weather, it’s also high time for temperature fluctuations. Depending on where you live, you may spend some days bundled up in a sweater, followed by others sweating in short sleeves — all within the same week. But as Yahoo Life reports, fall also signals the start […]
This fall, seasonal decorating is all about simple updates. As Better Homes and Gardens reports, you can enhance your home through a mix of artisanal additions, heirloom pieces, and connections to nature. Color and texture, including rich jewel tones and cheerful doses of blues, yellows, and greens, will also be used with significant impact to lift spirits and offer […]
Large social media companies and streaming platforms — including Amazon, Alphabet-owned YouTube, Meta’s Facebook and TikTok — engage in a “vast surveillance of users” to profit off their personal information, endangering privacy and failing to adequately protect children, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stated on September 19. As CBS News reports, in a 129-page report, the […]
September 23rd is National Great American Pot Pie Day, celebrating a favorite American comfort food. Warm up the home with a toasty meal of pot pies to celebrate! Pot pie (also spelled potpie) is a misappropriated name. Originally, “pot pie” referred to a crustless mixture of meat pie ingredients and noodles, stewed in a pot […]
Taco Bell wants you to mark your calendar for the all-new National Taco Day date. As Food & Wine reports, last week, the fast food chain announced it has successfully lobbied to move National Taco Day from October 4 to October 1 in 2024, with support from the National Day Calendar. This way, the brand says, […]