Summer is a great time for home improvement projects and DIY updates around the house and yard. Set some time (and money) aside this summer to give your homestead some TLC. Not only will it increase the overall value of your home, but little upgrades here and there can also save you a lot of […]
On the worst of mornings, the elusive hangover cure might seem like medicine’s holy grail. And as you grasp your head, you may wonder if a cure exists and you simply haven’t yet stumbled upon it. But take nauseous comfort in this: New research out of the United Kingdom found no convincing evidence that any […]
Summertime was made for beaches, BBQs and bare feet. For homeowners, it represents the perfect time to tackle those summer home improvement projects while weather conditions are just right. With wind, snow, rain and ice out of the picture, which can take their toll on respective properties, the summer months are generally the ideal time to assess, […]
The Biden administration announced that it will distribute 144,000 more doses of the Jynneos vaccine across the country to address a recent spike in confirmed cases of monkeypox. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said in a press release it will begin shipping the vaccines from the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) today. This […]
Back in 2015, Prada’s co-CEO’s Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli announced that the storied fashion label would be ramping up its efforts to “go green.” Seven years later, it looks like their efforts at sustainability are succeeding. According to the information published on their Prada Group website, between 2013 and 2014 the Prada Group allowed a 6% […]
As Food & Wine reports, protected geographical indications are important for both consumers and producers — for instance, allowing drinkers to know their Napa wine actually comes from Napa and protecting winemakers from counterfeiters who want to slap the Napa name on a bottle. But protecting products in foreign countries outside of their home jurisdictions can be trickier. And […]
As Fox News reports, Cambodian sun bears Jamran and Bopha didn’t have a great start in life — but their luck turned around after a wildlife organization rescued them and transferred them to the Perth Zoo in South Perth, Australia. The zoo recently gave animal lovers a behind-the-scenes view on Facebook of the two bears’ […]
Google’s Gboard keyboard app for Android is throwing a bone to people who use foldable phones (or at least, for now, to beta users of the app) with a split keyboard mode. According to The Verge, its aim is to make it less awkward and a little more ergonomic to type on the large, expanded […]
Summer storms – thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods – are no joke. When disaster strikes, you want to be ready. Government agencies and the Natural Resources Defense Council recommend having a “Go Bag” ready so that at a moment’s notice you can throw it in the car and hit the evacuation routes. Whether you choose […]
We love beautiful homes, but sometimes we get even more excited about ugly homes, because, oh the possibilities. According to HGTV, comedian and actress Retta might feel the same. As the host of Ugliest House in America: Ugly in Paradise — coming back to HGTV for a second season on July 24 at 8/7c — […]