Tests of intelligence and brain function showed the same results whether or not people drank fluoridated water growing up, a highly anticipated, long-term study found. As NBC News reports, the new research, published last week in the respected Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is the first to measure community water fluoridation exposure during childhood […]
Allbirds, the sustainable sneaker company once known for making Silicon Valley’s go-to shoe, suddenly suddenly announced last week that it was turning its focus to… artificial intelligence? As Yahoo Finance reports, the reaction to the news of this publicly traded company was swift. First, on Wednesday, the stock soared nearly 600% on news of the […]
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to brush up on your first aid skills for your furry best friends. When a pet is bleeding or seizing, there’s no time to waste—seeking immediate veterinary attention is priority number one. But many pet parents don’t realize that there are things they […]
A man in his 40s died after being struck by lightning during a storm in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on the evening of April 15, marking the first lightning-related fatality in the United States in 2026, according to the National Lightning Safety Council. As AccuWeather reports, emergency responders were dispatched around 7:43 p.m. to a gas station in Waukesha […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook is officially stepping down from his role on September 1, the company announced yesterday, while current SVP of hardware engineering John Ternus will take over as the new CEO. As Endgadget reports, Cook will still be a part of Apple, as he transitions to a new role as executive chairman of Apple’s […]
We’ve all been fantasizing about it for months, and finally warmer weather has arrived. Of course all you want to do is fire up the grill and start working on your tan, but before you can kick back in your hammock or poolside, there are a few tasks you’ll need to tackle. And you can bet they’re […]
Trader Joe’s is opening 18 new stores across 12 states over the next several months, continuing the chain’s very steady, very intentional expansion across the country. As Delish reports, the new batch of openings will land in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Utah, and Washington. The full list of stores opening […]
Hesitancy around vaccines has spilled over to pet owners in recent years, sparking concern about the resurgence of rabies, a virus that’s nearly always fatal. As USA Today reports, some pet owners argue against vaccinating dogs – over concerns that vaccines shorten the canines’ lifespans or beliefs that vaccines can cause autism in dogs. But autism’s […]
Last week, the Roblox Corporation said it will introduce new age-based accounts for young users as the company seeks to step up safety measures on its online gaming platform. As CBS News reports, Roblox said the accounts, which will roll out in early June, will tailor content, communication and parental controls more closely to users’ ages. […]
The first meteor shower in over three months is about to peak. April’s Lyrid meteor shower is the first event of its kind since the Quadrantids peaked in early January. Sporadic meteors have streaked across the sky in the months since, including multiple fireballs over North America, but none have been associated with a major shower. […]