In late September, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation banning the use of “sell-by” dates in the state, instead requiring standardized language for date labels. The move, as Food & Wine reported, was in an effort to reduce confusion and food waste, as current labeling can include everything from “display until,” “freshest by,” or “best before.” […]
United Airlines travelers with lost luggage have a new tool to track their bags. If the lost bag has an Apple AirTag in it, that information can now be passed directly to United for tracking, the airline announced Thursday. As CNN Travel reports, the new feature, called Share Item Location, allows travelers with an AirTag or other […]
Power outages can be difficult to weather any time of year, but frigid temperatures without a working heater can be hard on both you and your home. When there’s a winter storm in the forecast, there’s no time to lose. Start preparing for inclement weather today, and you’ll be in great shape if, or when, winter […]
On December 17th, Sotheby’s held their second annual “Fashion Icons” auction in New York. Standouts from this year’s auction were three historically significant garments from the wardrobes of Audrey Hepburn, Former (and first female) Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. The Bessette-Kennedy items were featured and sought after for good reason. To most […]
The snow and ice of winter are definitely here this holiday season. Even those of us who are winter driving “experts” need a brush-up on the science of driving in the snow and driving on the ice. Knowing what happens when we hit the brakes and how to keep tires gripping the road can save you […]
Calvin Klein is officially making its comeback to New York Fashion Week in 2025, in what is both a resurgence and a debut. The brand announced Friday morning that after a six-year hiatus, it will return to the runway with a NYFW show which will feature the debut of new Creative Director Veronica Leoni, who was appointed back […]
Last week, a person in Louisiana was hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 infection, a.k.a. bird flu. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this is the first severe case reported in the United States. As NBC News reports, the CDC said the patient was likely exposed to the virus from a […]
Even though Christmas comes at the same time each and every year–we’ve all been there. You check the calendar and start to panic because Christmas is right around the corner. Or, did you just get a phone call that Christmas had to be moved to YOUR house and well, you are NOT ready. Don’t panic. […]
Fortnite got in on the joke that famous five-octave vocalist Mariah Carey hibernates all year before being thawed out before Christmas to sing her holiday hits by having the singer do just that in the game. As PC Gamer reports, a giant block of ice was recently added to Fortnite’s map, and earlier today it melted to […]
When planning to travel over the holidays, many families can’t imagine leaving their pet behind, and we can’t blame them. After all, Mr. or Mrs. Whiskers is an honorary member of the family too. With the right planning, your cat can join in on the fun and travel with purr-fect ease. Country Living magazine consulted […]