On September 8th, CBS All Access is holding an all-day streaming event to commemorate the 54th anniversary of the premiere of the original Star Trek television show. Patrick Stewart aka Captain Jean-Luc Picard will be part of the Star Trek panel discussions and will even reunite with Jonathan Frakes aka William Riker aka Number One. In addition to Star […]
Birkenstock x Valentino are launching their second collection
They made their first big appearance at the Paris Fashion Week in January 2019 – now there are finally luxurious successors: the hip lifestyle brand Birkenstock and Maison Valentino present their second collection together! Last week, Birkenstock released three new Birkenstock x Valentino sandals, each of which is emblazoned with the Italian label’s signature “VLTN” logo and comes […]
How to Protect Children’s Eyes when they’re Distance Learning
With many school districts reopening this fall with fully remote or hybrid learning models because of the coronavirus, one thing is clear: Screen-based instruction will be the reality for hundreds of thousands of students across the country. In addition to access issues caused by the digital divide, families must also grapple with what an increased […]
Fall is a great time to Repair Leaky Faucets and Seal Drafty Windows
September is a great month to start prepping for the chilly winter ahead, including making sure your faucets and windows are sealed tight. Faucets “Before the temperatures start to dip, examine leaky faucets in the kitchen, bathrooms, and utility room locations,” says Ryan Williams, general manager of 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric. “Most likely, whatever […]
In the Year of Covid, you really need your Flu Shot. Here’s When You Should Get Vaccinated This Year.
We might not be able to prevent COVID-19 just yet, but we do have an effective vaccine against another deadly illness: influenza. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone age six months and older should get the flu shot every year, with the rare exception of people who have severe, life-threatening […]
New Google Assistant feature makes it easier to donate directly to important causes
Google Assistant is getting a new feature that makes it easier to donate money to important humanitarian and nonprofit organizations, starting with the Center for Policing Equity, an organization that works to promote police transparency and accountability. The news was announced Friday to coincide with the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington. The […]
What Is Welsh Rarebit Anyway?
September 3rd is National Welsh Rarebit day! Don’t worry, Welsh rarebit has nothing to do with bunnies! You’ll definitely want to have this cheesy treat in your recipe repertoire. After watching your fair share of British cooking shows (Great British Baking Show, anyone?) you may have started to become aware of a few delicacies from […]
COS Launches Its First Sustainable Activewear Collection
London-based label COS, a contemporary fashion brand offering reinvented classics and wardrobe essentials “made to last beyond the season, inspired by art and design,” has launched its first activewear collection, a sustainable menswear offering crafted using recycled materials. Comprising flexible fabrics and hidden detailing, this collection has been made for everyday performance and comfort. […]
Drake Teases Nike Merch ahead of ‘Certified Lover Boy’ album release
After officially confirming the title for his upcoming project with the release of “Laugh Now Cry Later” featuring Lil Durk, Drake has now teased Nike merch for the album Certified Lover Boy. After filming his “Laugh Now Cry Later” music video at the Nike Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, the line of merch could be the […]
Google reportedly took five days to decide not to remove misleading ads about voting by mail
Google took five days to review several ads with misleading information about voting by mail before opting to approve them, The Washington Post reported. The ads were created by Protect My Vote— a group the Post refers to as “shadowy”— and appeared to target people in several US states, including Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, […]