Vipology Staff Writer

It’s the End of an Era: Microsoft Retires Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer’s day in the sun has set, permanently.  As of Wednesday, Microsoft will no longer support the once-dominant browser that legions of web surfers loved to hate — and a few still claim to adore. The 27-year-old application now joins BlackBerry phones, dial-up modems and Palm Pilots in the dustbin of tech history. IE’s […]

Yellowstone will Remain Closed due to Additional Storm Forecasts

After severe flooding closed Yellowstone National Park for the first time in history, visitors will have to wait a little longer to reenter as upcoming storms could aggravate existing flood conditions. According to AccuWeather, the timing of the reopening of Yellowstone National Park remained unknown Wednesday as cleanup continues and the threat of additional storms […]

Congressional Report urges the recall of Seresto Flea Collars after 2,500 Pet Deaths

The popular Seresto flea-and-tick collar should be recalled following research showing the roughly $70 device poses risks to pets and their owners, according to a new congressional report. The findings link the collar to almost 100,000 incidents and 2,500 pet deaths. According to CBS News, almost 34 million of the collars have been sold to […]

Why Stretching is an Important Part of Your Walking Routine

Walking is great exercise.  It’s safe on joints, easy to do, costs nothing, and is a great all-around way to keep our bodies moving, which is what they were designed to do.  But along with the movement, comes the stretching component, which is just as vital to our longevity and wellness.  According to Harvard Health, […]

New Fund backed by H&M and Lululemon aims to reduce Fashion’s Climate Impact

Lululemon storefront, mannequins posed in running positions dressed in activewear

As Reuters reports, a new “Fashion Climate Fund,” with backing from brands such as H&M and Lululemon, aims to tackle fashion’s climate impact. The non-profit organization Apparel Impact Institute states that the $250 million fund, which will rely on corporate and philanthropic donations, has the goal to speed up efforts to cut carbon emissions in the fashion industry’s supply chain, […]

Carmelo Anthony Is Teaming Up with a Rhone Winemaker for His Own Label

From Busch Stadium to Coors Field, baseball and beer have a long established history. But with basketball, though you’ll certainly see fans drinking beers, as far as the players are concerned, the NBA has become a league of wine enthusiasts. According to Food & Wine, LeBron James — arguably the NBA’s biggest star — has been outspoken about his […]

African Easterly Jet’s giant Dust Plume to bring picturesque sunsets to Gulf Coast this Week

Sahara Dust Cloud Plume over Texas field - hazy orange sky

An incoming plume of dust from the Sahara Desert will create vivid, picturesque sunsets and sunrises from Texas to Florida over this week, according to AccuWeather meteorologists. Thanks to a weather pattern called the “African easterly jet,” which consists of strong low- to midlevel winds in the atmosphere over central Africa, an enormous plume of dust has […]

Why Norway Banned Breeding Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

English Bulldog running in grass

Norway has effectively banned the breeding of English bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles spaniels after a court ruled that breeding the brachycephalic pups has only resulted in unhealthy dogs, as reported by Daily Paws. The Oslo District Court delivered its ruling Monday, saying selectively breeding the dogs violates Norway’s Animal Welfare Act, which requires the country’s breeders to breed healthy dogs, the Daily […]

Netflix shows off Sonic Prime and an impressive lineup of Indie Games at Geeked Week 2022

Last week, Netflix unleashed a battery of announcements as a part of its Geeked Week. Contained within the flurry of reveals of The Sandman, The Umbrella Academy season 3, One Piece, and more was a handful of announcements about the platform’s slowly growing game and game-adjacent offerings. Netflix showed off a brief teaser for Cuphead season 2 ahead of its August premiere, featuring […]

Not a Supply Chain Issue: Extreme Weather to Blame for Shortage of popular Sriracha hot sauce

The maker of one of the United States’ most beloved condiments has been forced to suspend production of its iconic spicy sauces until at least Labor Day. A worsening drought and rising temperatures are to blame. In a letter sent out to customers in mid-April, the company said it is facing a severe shortage of chili and […]