What could be more enjoyable than a slice of, delicious, Blueberry pie? Blueberries, or star berries as the Native Americans called them, are one of nature’s super foods. The humble blueberry is one of few blue foods, found in nature, and it is native to the Americas. Blueberry harvest begins in April and lasts until […]
WebMD reports that at least 169 severe hepatitis cases have been identified in children in an outbreak that involves 12 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Saturday. Among the cases, at least one child has died and 17 have required liver transplants. The children have been between 1 month and 16 years old. […]
As drought suffocates the West, a very different threat may unfold only a couple states eastward, according to the NOAA forecast: major flooding that could overwhelm the Red River, which flows along the boundary between North Dakota and Minnesota. Above-average precipitation is most likely in portions of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic and the […]
Fashion Publishing giant Conde Nast has decided to end their long-running and profitable business relationship with Russia. Roger Lynch sent out a memo to Condé Nast staff in March — also published to its corporate website — announcing that the company was terminating its franchise agreement and cease all publishing in Russia, due to the Russian invasion […]
For women who are trying to gracefully transition into later stages of life, the sheer number of diet options are dizzying — and not all of them are good for your health. Many women over 50 are looking for diets to support heart or brain function, help control menopause symptoms, or boost their overall health. […]
Let’s admit it, when getting ready to put a home on sale, the fear that it might not sell fast or rake in the amount you expect will often creep up on you. Things get even more real when you begin to imagine what the home inspector report might look like and what buyers will […]
The dangerous combination of extreme wildfires followed by torrential rainfall that can lead to deadly flooding and landslides will likely become more common in western states as the world becomes warmer, according to a new study. The study, just released in the journal Science Advances, found that the double threat of extreme fires and rainfall […]
A big part of White Castle’s appeal is the simplicity of their burgers: thin, tiny sliders — just beef, bun, onions, and a pickle — that can be eaten by the sackful. That’s not to say the chain has shied away from innovation: as Food and Wine pointed out, White Castle was the first major […]
It’s official. Elon Musk bought social media giant Twitter, to the tune of $44 Billion. So, is it as big a deal as people are saying, and what does it mean to us, the regular Joe’s of the world? Musk’s bid to take Twitter private has inspired unsolicited input from US lawmakers, rampant speculation about […]
Teen singer/songwriter/ actress Olivia Rodrigo is having a very good year. She’s been a guest at the White House to promote Covid vaccines, won a slew of GRAMMY® Awards including “Best New Artist,” and now she can add “celebrity beauty spokesmodel” to her resume, as Glossier announced that it has tapped Olivia Rodrigo as its first-ever celebrity face. Not […]