They can be hot. They can be messy. They can range from plain to spicy, served alone as a snack or with a whole range of toppings for a hearty meal. We’re talking about nachos, of course! Pull out your favorite nachos dish or snack and raise a chip in honor of nachos creator Ignacio Anaya. […]
How Effective is the Flu Shot? Here’s What Doctors Want You to Know About This Year’s Vaccine
Throughout your life, you’ve probably heard two main things about the flu shot: That you should get it every single year, and that, even if you do get it, it might not completely protect you from the flu. Turns out, both of those things are right. That’s because, while the flu shot is proven to help protect […]
Zac Posen Says Goodbye to his Fashion Brand
Zac Posen is closing its doors. The beloved designer — a red carpet go-to for celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, Katie Holmes and Coco Rocha — is ceasing operations and the Spring/Summer 2020 collection shown in September will not be shipped. The brand confirmed the news (which was first reported by WWD) in a statement to […]
Diablo IV announced at BlizzCon 2019
Diablo IV is finally official. Blizzard announced the game at the opening ceremonies for BlizzCon 2019 in Anaheim, California, and it marks the first entry in the series since 2012’s Diablo III. The game was revealed with a lengthy cinematic, showing off a new, darker tone that harkens back to earlier games in the series. […]
Google Buys Fitbit for $2.1 Billion
Google has just announced that it’s buying wearable company Fitbit for $2.1 billion. In a blog post announcing the news, Google SVP of devices and services Rick Osterloh said that the Fitbit purchase is “an opportunity to invest even more in Wear OS as well as introduce Made by Google wearable devices into the market.” […]
Lady Gaga to Star in Ridley Scott’s Upcoming Gucci Movie
Lady Gaga is stepping back in front of the camera. The Oscar-winner will star in an upcoming film on the Gucci family dynasty, taking on the role of Patrizia Reggiani. Reggiani is the ex-wife of Maurizio Gucci, grandson of the Italian fashion house’s founder, Guccio Gucci. The film will be directed by Ridley Scott. According […]
An Anti-Anxiety Medication Was Just Recalled Due to a ‘Risk of Infection’—Here’s What to Know
The makers of a generic form of Xanax called alprazolam are recalling the drug over concerns that it was contaminated with a foreign substance. Mylan Pharmaceuticals has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of one lot of its 0.5 milligram alprazolam tablets, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall doesn’t name the foreign […]
Nestle Recalls Ready-To-Bake Refrigerated Cookie Dough After Rubber Found In Some Products
Everyone’s favorite secret-not-so-secret hobby of eating raw cookie dough just got even more dangerous—on top of, you know, the whole salmonella thing. Nestlé USA is recalling a slew of its refrigerated ready-to-bake cookie dough products after rubber was found in some packages. Importantly, there have been no reported illnesses or injuries, so, it’s not totally […]
Want a Sparkling Twist at the Bar? Try a Hard Seltzer!
Breweries are starting to expand their capabilities by making ciders, boozy sodas, beer cocktails (and more) to stay competitive in an increasingly crowded industry. Some have turned to one of the beverage industry’s fastest-growing categories: hard seltzer. Low-proof and with little to no sugar, these seltzers are starting to show up everywhere you turn, but […]
Aging Skin Problems: What They Are and What You Can Do About It
Unfortunately, weird things can happen to your skin as you age. It’s not fun and it’s not too pretty, but it shouldn’t be ignored. Sometimes these a bump or a blotch could just be a little unsightly, but sometimes it could be a sign of a bigger problem that needs immediate medical attention. Here are […]