Congratulations are in order for one special hound! The winner of the 2024 American Humane Hero Dog Awards was exclusively revealed NBC’s Today Show this month, crowning bloodhound Bo as America’s top hero pup. Bo is a police dog who works alongside Gastonia Police Department sergeant David Rowland in North Carolina. They were both being […]
X Terms of Service Update Reveals they Scrape Your Data to Train AI
Thinking about dropping X? A change implemented last week may help push you toward the exit. The company updated its terms of service on November 15 to officially say it uses public tweets to train its AI. As PCMag reports, the new doc reads: “By submitting, posting or displaying Content on or through the Services, you grant […]
Attention Stargazers: The Leonids are Streaking Brightly through the Night Skies.
It’s a treat to see a supermoon. But that bright glowing “Beaver Moon” was pretty full when the Leonid meteor shower peaked last weekend, obscuring all but the brightest meteors in most locations. “Unfortunately this year, the viewing conditions will be affected” by a nearly full moon, said Shyam Balaji of King’s College London. “Watching […]
The Great American Smokeout is Here!
Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on the third Thursday in November be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life. You’ll be joining thousands of people who smoke across the […]
7 Ways to Make Hosting for the Holidays Easier on You
The holiday season is almost upon us. And while it can be the most wonderful time of the year, it can also be one of the most stressful, particularly if you are hosting family or friends. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your own party—it just means you need to plan a bit in […]
How Ketamine Infusion Therapy Is Helping Patients with PTSD
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. Thousands of Veterans and their families face a daily struggle with the effects of PTSD. As Mindful Health Solutions reports, research shows that ketamine can provide relief from depression, anxiety, and other PTSD-related conditions with minimal side effects. What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an […]
Reformation and Shrimps Team Up for a Holiday Collection for both You AND Your Dog
Halloween has come and gone, which means it’s almost that time of year when you’ll be stuffed from a Christmas feast, cozied up by the fireplace and surrounded by family – both two- and four-legged – playing a competitive round of card games, all to the backdrop of classic Christmas tunes. That’s why it makes sense that this […]
Tis the Season for the Dunkin and Starbucks Holiday Menus
As soon as there’s a chill in the air and Mariah Carey hits the airwaves, we find ourselves craving a little holiday cheer in our morning latte. Thankfully, we don’t have to wait terribly long to find out. Starbucks Holiday Menu As Food & Wine reports, Starbucks’ holiday menu just rolled out last Friday. The […]
Want AI as your DJ? YouTube is Testing AI-Generated Music Remixes
How would you feel about letting AI be your DJ? YouTube is testing a new feature that will let creators use AI to “restyle” licensed songs for their shorts. As The Verge reports, currently a small group of creators with access can enter a prompt to change up different elements in a song, such as its mood […]
National Hurricane Center says “Tropical Storm” Sara could Form as Soon as Friday, become a Hurricane by Next Week
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is issuing advisories on Potential Tropical Cyclone 19, monitoring the Caribbean Sea for it to develop into Tropical Storm – and possibly Hurricane – Sara in the coming days. The term Potential Tropical Cyclone refers to a system that isn’t yet organized enough to be considered a tropical depression or […]