Move over, Moo Deng — America has a new baby pygmy hippo to obsess over. As USA Today reports, Jellybean the baby pygmy hippo – named via a public vote – is the newest breakout star at Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park, Arizona, about 20 miles outside of Phoenix as first reported by The Arizona Republic . […]
If the sight of the mercury creeping upward fills you with spring fever, we’re with you. We, too, are restless for the toastier and longer days that are just around the corner. But before you can kick back on a balmy evening with a crisp glass of rosé or a cool IPA, you’ve got to get […]
Following a new AirTag in January, Apple is set to unveil its next new products of 2026 this week. As Mac Rumors reports, Apple CEO Tim Cook teased that the company will have a “big week ahead,” with announcements set to begin this Monday, March 2. Given this launch is described as an “Apple Experience,” it […]
The Full Worm Moon reaches its peak on the morning of Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 6:38 A.M. ET, and this year’s March Moon is especially notable because it coincides with a total lunar eclipse. You don’t need any special equipment to enjoy this celestial pairing. Simply step outside and watch as the Full Moon changes […]
When you think of strawberries, you usually think of warm days in the sunshine, not shivering in the final weeks of Winter. It makes sense, as the peak of strawberry season are the months of May and June. So it’s understandable if you’re a bit confused as to why we would be celebrating this beautiful […]
February’s widely promoted post-sunset “planet parade” or “planetary parade” reaches its most accessible this weekend. Viewing the Planetary Parade According to NASA, “Saturn, Venus, Mercury, and Jupiter will line up in the southwestern sky. With a telescope or binoculars, you can see Uranus and Neptune in the procession, too!” The space agency circles Feb. 28, 2026, […]
Jackie and Shadow, the beloved bonded bald eagle pair who reside high in the trees above Big Bear, California, have a second chance at hatching eaglets this year. Jackie laid the first egg of her second clutch Tuesday afternoon, February 24, 2026, giving eagle watchers a hopeful new beginning this season. According to Friends of […]
From its quirky features to its unique charm, there’s plenty to love about a historic home. For those thinking of purchasing one, there’s also plenty to consider. As anyone who’s watched HGTV can tell you, owning a historic home often comes with its own set of benefits and challenges. Here’s a quick look at the […]
Hard to believe, but it wasn’t until 1976 that Americans harvested the first commercial crop of pistachios. They had been enjoying the nut since about the 1800s, but it was not until the 1930s that the love for pistachios really took off. What may have skyrocketed it up in popularity though, is the invention of […]
Any pet lover knows that the answer to that question is a resounding, “OF COURSE!” Well, as CNN reports, a new study has confirmed what we’ve known all along: having a long-term pet companion may delay memory loss and other kinds of cognitive decline. Pet ownership was especially beneficial for working verbal memory, such as […]