Actor Eric Dane died on Feb. 19, 2026, at 53 years old, just 10 months after revealing his ALS diagnosis. “With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS,” his family said in a statement to NBC News. “He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, […]
Why the Landmark Meta/YouTube Social Media Trial is So Important
Big Tech may be on the verge of its Big Tobacco moment. As CNN reports, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, one of the leading architects of the modern online world, testified for the first time before a jury last week over claims that social media harms young people. His testimony comes more than four years after internal documents […]
Small Tiles are Stepping into the Spotlight in 2026
Tiles have always had a role to play in design, particularly in kitchens and bathrooms, but in 2026 they’re stepping firmly into the spotlight. As House Beautiful reports, it’s been all about zellige tiles for the last decade or so, and while it’s true that their handcrafted forms and rich colors are incredibly beautiful, there’s no doubt […]
Bad Bunny Teased a New adidas BadBo at the Super Bowl and Fans Can Get It Now!
Did you catch that ivory adidas Bad Bunny sported at the Superbowl halftime show? Fans sure did, and they are lining up for a pair. As Hypebae reports, adidas and Bad Bunny released the Grammy Award-winning artist’s first signature sneaker early in February, coming after years of collaboration between him and the German shoe brand. The BadBo shoe merges sportswear and streetwear in one sleek silhouette. Bringing The Three Stripes […]
Two Great Tastes? Grandson of Reese’s Inventor Accuses Hershey of Dropping the Chocolate
The grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups has lashed out at The Hershey Co., accusing the candy company of hurting the Reese’s brand by shifting to cheaper ingredients in many products. As NBC News reports, while Hershey has acknowledged some recipe changes, the company has stated that it was trying to “meet consumer demand […]
Samsung adds AI-Enabled Pet Health Monitoring to its SmartThings platform
At this year’s “CES 2026 The First Look” in Las Vegas, Samsung announced a new AI-based pet health feature for its SmartThings Pet Care platform. The service was created in partnership with pet healthcare startup 11Liter and is now available to pet owners around the world. According to the information, the new feature allows pet owners to check […]
Raising Awareness for Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) is a time to focus on educating the public about eating disorders – to provide information, support, visibility, and hope to everyone affected by eating disorders. This year, EDAW runs from Feb. 23 to March 1 with a theme Every BODY Belongs. According to the U.S. Department of Health […]
The Tragic Death of 9 Skiers in Lake Tahoe Reignites the Need for Avalanche Awareness
Crews have now recovered the bodies of all nine backcountry skiers who were killed in an avalanche in Northern California over President’s Day weekend. As NPR reports, it marks an end to what authorities on Saturday described as an agonizing five-day search and recovery operation complicated by intense winter storms northwest of Lake Tahoe. “While we wish […]
Skipping your Dog’s Walk is a Bigger Deal than You Might Think
February 22 might just seem like another day to you, but your dog may have had this day starred all month. It’s National Walk Your Dog Day. What can be better than spending time with your best friend (your owner), exploring the outside world, exercising your body and mind? Dogs, Like Humans, Need Exercise for Emotional […]
These Easy Bathroom Upgrades can be Done in a Weekend
A bathroom or guest bathroom is one of the most-used rooms in your house but also one of the least updated rooms. With bedrooms or living rooms, it’s easy to refresh the space with some beautiful decor and a quick spring clean, but that’s not so easily done with a bathroom. In fact, you say bathroom makeovers and a whole […]