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 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%, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Two new Home Improvement/Design shows are making their debuts early this month. First up, beautiful and innovative home renos inspired by stunning natural surroundings will get a spotlight in Building Roots, a new series premiering Sunday, April 10, on HGTV and discovery+ at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Starring husband and wife duo Ben and Cristi Dozier, […]
You probably don’t need the USDA to tell you that food prices are up: You’ve likely been seeing it in the news and paying for it when you go to the grocery store or dine out. But if you’re wondering just how bad things have gotten, the USDA is here to offer some perspective — […]
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens recently welcomed a new resident with startling peepers. Last week, the Florida zoo announced the birth of a Blue-Eyed Black Lemur at their facility. The new arrival is the second infant for parents “Hendricks” and “Hemsworth,” a blue-eyed black lemur pair who were moved into the zoo in 2017. This […]
Lizzo is officially diving into the fashion waters, with the advent of her new shapewear line, “Yitty.” Even though this came as a surprise to many, apparently Lizzo has been working for three years to bring her shapewear and undergarment brand that is all about body positivity and size inclusivity to the public. With Yitty, […]
Last week, the House of Representatives passed legislation to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act passed 220-204 in a vote largely along party lines and is only the latest in a series of efforts to decriminalize the substance after a version of the measure cleared the chamber in […]