Any major home renovation likely includes the kitchen. According to the Houzz & Home study of renovation trends for 2018 and 2019, the kitchen remains the most popular room to renovate. Of the more than 140,000 people surveyed, 28% renovated their kitchen last year. However, the kitchen is also the most expensive room to renovate. […]
When Libra launched last June, it seemed like an alarming new front in Facebook’s megalomaniacal expansion. Having captured billions of users and tens of billions of dollars in annual profits, the company would now be taking over currency itself. The company’s head of blockchain, David Marcus, laid out his plan for Libra in a detailed […]
New York Bridal Fashion Week, held in early October, showcased a stunning array of wedding day looks for 2020 brides, with a focus on diversity, inclusivity and individuality. From Vera Wang’s “cool girl” looks, to Ines Di Santo’s glamorous couture gowns, Marchesa’s dreamy lace confections, and Monique Lhuillier’s romantic classics, there was something for everyone. […]
No matter the politics, there is no denying that environmental issues are making front page news more than ever before. Articles and TV news segments examine climate, pollution and depleting natural resources. There is also much attention paid to how our lives are affected by each of these, and how our behavior, in turn, affects […]
Sexually transmitted infections hit a record high 2.4 million cases in 2018, making it the fifth year in a row that cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis have spiked, according to new numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency pointed to the budget cuts that have hit sexually transmitted disease programs […]
Spending on home improvement has grown more than 50 percent in the U.S. since 2010, when it hit a low during the last recession. And homeowners who are 55 and over are the major force behind that spending, according to a recent report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, based on data from […]
WWD reports that the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has added 23 designers to its roster, bringing the total number to 483. The new CFDA members are an impressive list of fashion luminaries, including Diego Binetti, The Love Binetti; Emily Adams Bode, Bode; Kristopher Brock, Brock Collection; Laura Vassar, Brock Collection; Beth Bugdaycay, […]
Sony put to rest months of speculation about its highly anticipated next-gen game console, the PlayStation 5. It expects to unveil the PS5 in time for the 2020 holiday season, coinciding with the release of Microsoft’s own next-gen machine, the Xbox Scarlett. Both consoles will feature the latest AMD Ryzen processor and Navi graphics chipset, […]
Middle-aged folks who worry about healthy aging would do well to keep an eye on their walking speed. Turns out that the walking speed of 45-year-olds is a pretty solid marker of how their brains and bodies are aging. A new study suggests that slow walkers appear to be aging more rapidly, including losing more […]
Alcohol has long been portrayed as the ultimate way to socialize and have a good time. Drinking alcohol – a beer after work, a glass of wine with dinner – is not only socially acceptable, it practically feels like a requirement. “I always feel pressure to drink, especially now that I’m single again and dating,” […]