Multiple towns across western Alaska were evacuated as former Typhoon Merbok, which transitioned from a tropical cyclone to an intense, non-tropical wind and rainstorm and became one of the strongest storms to hit the state in recent history. A surge of water from the Bering Sea hit land on Friday, September 16, covering half of […]
The iPhone 14 is Here!
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro were announced at Apple’s special event on September 7, with pre-orders beginning on September 9. And on Friday, the first orders for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro arrived in stores. Buyers who jumped on the Friday launch are already sharing the first images of their new iPhones […]
Apple is adding Clean Energy Charging to iOS 16
On Monday, Apple finally made iOS 16 available to all users. The update comes with long-awaited features such as the new, customizable lock screen, as well as improvements to apps like Music, Mail, and Messages. The company also quietly announced a new feature called “Clean Energy Charging” coming later this year. At the bottom of […]
National Guacamole Day is here! Here are your Deals and Steals!
National Avocado Day came and went on July 31, but fear not avocado fans — National Guacamole Day is right around the corner on Friday, September 16, 2022! A mix of tomatoes, onions and a smattering of other ingredients ranging from peppers, lime, salt and more, guacamole is just as beloved as the chips, tacos […]
The Triple Dip La Nina fueled Drought will Exacerbate the already Active 2022 Fire Season
Widespread, long-term drought and the impending Triple Dip La Nina weather pattern has set the stage for another active wildfire season across most of the Western U.S., but the worst of the fires are expected to develop in different areas compared to 2021. As AccuWeather reports, North American monsoon has provided some drought relief across […]
Levi’s teams up again with Emma Chamberlain for new GoldTab Collection
For Fall 2022, Levi’s Gold Tab is launching a vintage-inspired collection influenced by the style of the ’70s and ’80s in Northern California. Naturally, the brand selected San Fransisco native and previous campaign star Emma Chamberlain to model the new pieces (above). The collection, launching Wednesday, includes basics like sweats, hoodies, tees, leggings and other outdoor technical pieces such […]
Best Kitchen Paint Colors This Year
There is plenty of debate over the best kitchen paint colors. Some theories say warm reds help stimulate an appetite, while others suggest crisp white paints make the space look cleaner. At the end of the day, though, what’s most important is that you find a kitchen paint color that makes you happy when you step […]
Merriam-Webster Adds New Foodie Terms to the official Dictionary
It’s that time of year again. As Food & Wine reports, Merriam-Webster tends to add new words to the dictionary every fall — and they’re at it again, introducing 370 words to their tome in total. But for foodies, there’s a whole plethora of “official” dictionary terms to sink your teeth into, including this year’s addition of, […]
Billie Eilish is the New Face of Gucci Eyewear
On September 7, Gucci unveiled Billie Eilish’s ocean blue eyes as the new face of their Eyewear line. As the brand’s website states, to reveal the latest Gucci Eyewear collection, Billie Eilish sets out on a dreamlike car ride through the scenic Los Angeles landscape. The campaign video culminates in a mysterious meeting involving two […]
Here’s all the T (for Tech) from Sony’s September PS “State of Play” show
As The Verge reports, Sony just wrapped up its September 2022 PlayStation State of Play show. The big highlight was a brand new trailer for God of War Ragnarok (which is coming out in less than two months!), but we also got a reveal of a new Tekken and some details on an upcoming game […]