Cooling costs tend to go up during the summer because your A/C has to work harder than usual. But with this action plan from the experts at Today’s Homeowner, you can cut that energy bill: • Get an energy efficient, programmable thermostat. Programmable thermostats automatically adjust your home’s temperature when you’re away. Just set the […]
National Minority Donor Awareness Week is the first week of August each year, and in fact, now the entire month (NMDAM) is dedicated to this nationwide observance honoring the generosity of multicultural donors and their families, while also underscoring the critical need for people from diverse communities to register their decision to Donate Life as […]
Not everyone is sweltering in the seemingly never ending summer heat. Some of the reptilian variety actually thrive in it. Rattlesnakes, specifically. Hayley Crowell, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Michigan, and her team of researchers set out with the goal of finding out just what range of temps help snakes function at their […]
As The Verge reports, back in June, Amazon began offering invite requests for an opportunity to buy the hard-to-get PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles — allowing anyone to try their luck without the stress of a live restock and all the F5 spamming. Now, nearly two months later, Amazon has confirmed via its […]
Last Thursday, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and IMG released a preliminary schedule for New York Fashion Week, which will run from September 9 through September 14. Though simply billed as “September 2022,” this is when most brands show their collections for the upcoming spring. This season will kick off with Proenza Schouler, […]
Want more enjoyment out of your home during the hot summer months? Try updating your patio. After all, your home doesn’t end at your back door; it continues to the backyard, so it’s important to put as much time and energy into it as you do the inside of your home. According to Today’s Homeowner, transforming […]
For many engaged couples, one of the best parts of wedding planning is figuring out ways to incorporate their pets into the big day. Some people choose to name specialty cocktails after their dogs or cats, while others print their pictures on custom napkins or place photos of the animals around the room for guests […]
Yet another wildfire broke out in Northern California at the Oregon border over the weekend. The McKinney fire was exacerbated by winds from thunderstorms this weekend, causing significant growth, burning more than 51,000 acres Sunday afternoon, officials said. According to CAL FIRE. It is currently 0% contained. The McKinney fire started on Friday in Siskiyou […]
As The Washington Post reports, President Joe Biden has experienced a “rebound” coronavirus infection following a course of Paxlovid, an antiviral used to treat people at risk of severe illness from COVID-19, and is now back in isolation. Rebound cases, in which someone experiences symptoms or tests positive after completing the course of the medication […]
It’s a day of mourning for Star Trek fans around the world. Nichelle Nichols, who was best known for her groundbreaking role as Nyota Uhura in the original Star Trek series, has died at age 89. Her son, Kyle Johnson, informed her fans in a post on Nichols’ Instagram account. “Last night, my mother, Nichelle […]