This past week, the saucy Los Angeles–based label Miaou released a teaser video of three sun-soaked familiar faces that appeared plucked out of some angelic Renaissance-style painting. But instead of illustrating nine muses, this campaign for the brand’s summer collection depicted three “It” girls. Madonna’s striking daughter Lourdes Leon (who, now that she’s all grown […]
German Scientists start Nationwide Antibody Study
German scientists began a nationwide study on Friday to gain a better overview of the actual prevalence of the new coronavirus in the country’s population and test how well measures to prevent its spread are working. The study, conducted by the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), will start by testing around 3,000 blood samples […]
Get Pickled: July is National Pickle Month!
What do Cleopatra, Aristotle, Shakespeare, Napoleon, Queen Elizabeth and Amerigo Vespucci have in common? They would all have been enthusiastic celebrants of July’s National Pickle Month. Whether you like them on your burger, beside your sandwich, chopped up in relish, with ice cream (yes, it’s a thing), or just plain out of the jar, pickles […]
LinkedIn says it will stop app from Repeatedly Copying the iOS Clipboard
LinkedIn plans to stop its app from repeatedly copying the contents of an iOS device’s clipboard, after a user highlighted the seemingly privacy-invasive practice earlier this week. ZDNet reports that LinkedIn called the behavior a bug. The app copies clipboard contents in order to perform an “equality check” between what a user is typing and […]
Is There Any Safe Way to Socialize During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Of the many ways COVID-19 has changed American life, social distancing is among the toughest for many people to bear. Humans are social animals, hard-wired to crave touch and interaction. So it’s only natural that, as caution fatigue sets in and social-distancing guidelines in many places are extended into the indeterminate future, even well-intentioned people […]
Five Million People Signed Up to Buy Air Jordan 1 OG Dior Sneakers
Five million people – roughly the population of Ireland or New Zealand – registered for a chance to buy the limited-edition Air Jordan 1 OG Dior sneakers, Pietro Beccari, president and chief executive officer of Christian Dior Couture, said in an interview with WWD. The executive said 13,000 pairs of the coveted shoes were produced, […]
For your Summer Home Improvement Viewing Pleasure
Okay, Home Improvement fans, HGTV has got your back as these three brand new shows debut this week on the network: Masters of Home premieres Monday, July 6, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. In the new series Masters of Home, partners and real estate/renovation experts Dave and Kortney Wilson step in to help clients transform their […]
Dunkin’ Is Testing Bubble Tea Drinks With New Strawberry Popping Bubbles This Summer
Dunkin’ has a menu that’s filled with a seemingly endless list of drink items, but it’s now stepping into uncharted territory (for them, anyway). The coffee and donut spot is testing out bubble tea in select locations. Bubble tea has a tea base that’s blended with milk, fruit, and fruit juices, and the bottom is […]
Costco’s Food Court Now Sells Soft-Serve Ice Cream Sundaes
Yes, Costco is great for its bulk items and killer deals, but who can possibly resist making a pitstop at the food court? The prices are so good that you almost feel guilty if you don’t pick up something to eat or drink. Just in time for summer, Costco’s food court is now selling ice […]
CDC Offers Advice on how to cope with Job Stress and Build Resilience during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Whether you are going into work or working from home, the COVID-19 pandemic has probably changed the way you work. Fear and anxiety about this new disease and other strong emotions can be overwhelming, and workplace stress can lead to burnout. How you cope with these emotions and stress can affect your well-being, the well-being […]