Time is ticking down to the June 1 start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) first forecast for it is finalized. As CNN Weather reports, NOAA’s team of experts is predicting a below-average hurricane season, similar to other experts’ forecasts in recent weeks. The anticipated return of El Niño — and […]
National Wine Day – not to be confused with the holiday National Drink Wine Day – is upon us, celebrated annually in the United States on May 25th. The purpose of this day is very simple. It’s a day to buy wine, appreciate wine and enjoy the history of wine. After all, this alcoholic beverage […]
Sometimes Costco’s Food Court can be a little hit-and-miss, especially when it comes to desserts. But customers have high hopes for their latest addition, the Strawberry Shortcake Sundae. Even if Strawberry Shortcake Day isn’t for another few weeks (June 14), the new frozen delight has been released during National Strawberry Month (May) AND just in […]
As Starlink gains traction as a potential disruptor to traditional ISPs, Verizon’s CEO is downplaying the threat. As PCMag reports, at last week’s MoffettNathanson media conference, Dan Schulman predicted that low-earth satellite rivals SpaceX and Amazon will remain niche internet providers in the US. “I think satellite is a really good complementary service for a product, but […]
May is “Better Sleep Month,” and while there’s no disputing that a good night’s sleep is vital for good health, getting those quality zzz’s is another matter entirely. Quality sleep improves our cognitive functions, keeps our immune systems healthy and our stress and weight-control hormones in check. Yet while many of us might not have […]
Here’s another one for the weird science file. As USA Today reports, new research shows that although the world is seeing more rain overall, it’s also getting drier at the same time. How can that be? In simple terms, the world’s rainfall is increasingly packed into bigger storms with longer dry spells in between. And a […]
The best part of container gardening is that you can make it your own. Give it a signature twist with the plants you choose, the vessels you use, the décor you add or all of the above. Besides signing your personal autograph with your selections, planting in containers has many other advantages, too. If you […]
It’s a Y2K link-up for the ages: ROXY and Juicy Couture just dropped a beachy collaboration for the summer. As Hypebae reports, the collab brings two icons of early 2000s fashion together for a sun-soaked collection, your closet just got a lot more fun. Bikinis, cover-ups and, of course, a velour tracksuit or two are on this duo’s packing list, and they’re bringing us […]
As the unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day is a great excuse to get outdoors. But whether you’re partying, barbequing, or just soaking up some rays, it’s important to keep your pet’s safety in mind at all times. To prevent any Memorial Day mishaps, the ASPCA has put together some tips to help protect animals […]
It’s happened only four times since 1950. But the odds are increasing that a so-called “super El Niño” could strike again in 2026, turbocharging hurricane activity in the Pacific Ocean, saddling the southern half of the United States with a much cooler and wetter winter and ultimately fueling what could turn out to be the […]