As consumers continue to feel the crunch at the grocery store checkout, eggs are the latest product predicted to surge in price. Prices are expected to climb amid the seasonal demand during Easter and Passover with the outbreak expected to make prices even more expensive. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant […]
Pabst Labs Opens Cannabis-Focused Beverage Factory, Triples Capacity for THC-Infused Drinks
Part of the appeal of Pabst Blue Ribbon is the brand’s underdog story. Practically forgotten by the turn of the millennium, a groundswell of support helped bring the brand back to its current prominence. Among Pabst many innovations over the past few years — including hard coffee, hard seltzer, hard tea, and whiskey (no “hard” […]
There is a “Human Footprint” in every Extreme Weather Disaster Happening Now, UNIPCC Report says
It feels like every day we’re seeing the kind of extreme weather events that are being referred to as the “most,” the “worst,” the “hottest,” the “driest,” the “wettest,” flooding, fires, earthquakes, tornadoes… resulting in billions of dollars in damage and lives lost. According to a report released in August of 2021 from the United […]
Pat McGrath x “Bridgerton” Makeup Collection is Back with the Second Season
To coincide with the second season of Bridgerton, Pat McGrath Labs is releasing a second, or “sequel” collection inspired by the hit Netflix series. Described as “A New Rendevous with Romance,” The PatMcGrath x Bridgerton collection includes a Mthrshp: Belle of the Ball eyeshadow palette ($65), a Legendary Wear kohl eyeliner ($28), a Skin Fetish […]
The American Southwest Enters its 3rd Year of “Megadrought” – the Worst in 1200 Years
A study published in Nature Climate Change in February found the period from 2000 to 2021 was the driest for the Southwestern United States region in 1,200 years. Last year’s drought severity was “exceptional,” researchers said, and all indications are the extreme conditions will continue through 2022. The human-caused climate crisis has made the megadrought […]
Fortnite Players have a lot to Celebrate: Building is Back and Players contributed over 144M to Ukraine Relief
Building has returned. Fortnite has re-enabled queues for its signature building feature; it was temporarily removed as part of the game’s latest season, which launched on March 20th. The absence of building was balanced out somewhat by the addition of mechanics designed to make the game more mobile, including climbing and a faster sprint. These […]
Now that Covid-19 is on the Decline, “Normal” Viruses like the Stomach Flu are on the Rise
Now that the pandemic seems to be easing (knock on wood), mask mandates are ceasing, and people are kind of returning to “normal,” those age-old “normal” viruses like the Stomach Flu (norovirus) are once again on the rise, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports. For most of the U.S., roughly 99.5%, […]
A Kennel Cough Outbreak in Florida is Worrying Pet Owners Across the Country
With COVID-19 still on the mind of many Americans, there’s another virus spreading around South Florida affecting a different segment of the population: dogs. Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, also known as “kennel cough” or “canine cough,” is caused by a group of viruses and bacteria, including the flu, that affects the respiratory tract of dogs. It can […]
Burger King Sued for Ads That Allegedly Exaggerate Size of Sandwiches
Last week, four plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit against Burger King, alleging that the fast food chain exaggerates the size of its burgers in its advertisements. The lawsuit, which was filed in U.S. District Court in Miami, is asking for damages for the plaintiffs and for anyone else who fell for the allegedly inflated […]
The Ganni x Juicy Couture Collab has Social Media Buzzing
In 2022, there are a few elements of a fashion launch that can position it to go viral. There’s the brand itself, and whether it has a large, devoted following it can harness to drum up excitement. Then, there’s the novelty or even surprise factor that the product brings to the market. Finally, there’s the […]