Following their surprise Vegas ceremony last month — revealed exclusively in On the JLo — Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck celebrated their wedding a week ago in Riceboro, Georgia with a series of events held on Friday, August 20 and Saturday, August 21. An event 20 years in the making, many waited with bated breathfor the big wedding-dress reveal. In […]
On August 24, Joey Chestnut — best known as the winner of 15 of the last 16 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contests but also widely regarded as the greatest professional eater of all-time — broke the record for most popcorn eaten in eight minutes before a Triple-A baseball game at Indianapolis’ Victory Field. As Food & Wine reports, Chestnut […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) is renaming monkeypox amid concerns that the name may be considered racist and might not accurately describe the origin of the virus. WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in mid-June that the organization would be renaming monkeypox. “WHO is also working with partners and experts from around the world on changing […]
If you’re wondering whether now is the time to put to use all those skills you’ve learned from watching home improvement shows, you’re in good company: According to the recent “The State of Remodeling in the U.S.” report from House Method, an online resource for home improvement and maintenance, 60% of homeowners have become DIYers. It’s apparently […]
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex (aka Meghan Markle), were eager to give a home to a dog who was rescued from a breeding facility that shut down over alleged animal abuse and immediately connected with the 7-year-old beagle when they met her, a Los Angeles–based rescue organization said in an interview with […]
As The Verge reports, T-Mobile says it’s getting rid of mobile dead zones, thanks to a new partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet, at an event hosted by T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert and Elon Musk. With their “Coverage Above and Beyond” setup, mobile phones could connect to satellites and use a slice of a connection providing around 2 […]
Europe is experiencing its worst drought in at least 500 years. Landscapes across Europe and beyond are being altered as forest fires, melting glaciers and other disasters threaten to wipe out entire regions. But as these terrains change, new discoveries are surfacing. Lately, droughts have been drying up river beds across the globe, exposing never seen archaeological treasures. Here are some of […]
As NBC News reports, the wife of a Northern California congressman died late last year after ingesting a plant that is generally considered safe and is used as an herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, including diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol. Lori McClintock, the wife of U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, died from dehydration due […]
Backyard upgrades like patios can add great value and comfort to your home, whether you’re getting ready for backyard entertaining or creating the perfect lounging space for you and your family. As US News reports, having a nice backyard patio is also a big plus for many homebuyers and one of the best ways to add […]
Apple’s next product launch event will take place on September 7th, the company announced in an invitation sent out to journalists this week. According to The Verge, Apple is expected to share details on upcoming iPhones and Apple Watches at the event. The invite, which has the tagline “Far out,” is for an in-person event […]