A provision in the government funding bill that ended a record 43-day shutdown aims to clarify the definition of hemp and close a loophole that allowed the hemp-derived product industry to flourish with barely any regulation. As The Hill reports, the now $28 Billion Hemp industry is gearing up for a significant lobbying fight, claiming the language could ban nearly […]
Leaf litter is a common sight in yards across the country this time of year. Instead of raking leaves into bags headed for the landfill, experts say fallen leaves can stay put, and with a little preparation, become a natural renewable resource that creates the perfect soil to grow new vegetation. As AccuWeather reports, according […]
Is Tim Cook really going to step down as Apple CEO in 2026? According to the Financial Times, it could happen as early as next year. And apparently the board has started to seriously work out a succession plan. FT says that John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice-president of hardware engineering, is considered the frontrunner for the position. As […]
As temperatures plummet and the winds howl this winter, you will hear more and more about the dangers of the “wind chill.” What is wind chill, and why is it important to understand how it affects us? As USA Today reports, the wind chill temperature is how cold people (and animals) feel while outside. Wind […]
Diesel is getting into the festive spirit, launching a brand-new Holiday campaign, that turns the typical Santa on its head. As Hypebae reports, with “Call Her Santa,” the brand opts for total seasonal chaos, breaking traditions and going with the flow. Instead of “holly-jolly” the Diesel Santa is grump-dumpy. This year’s “bad” Santa is unapologetically over […]
Jell-O is bringing the wobble back to the Thanksgiving table. As Food & Wine reports, on November 11, the brand launched its limited-edition “No Thanks” Thanksgiving Molds exclusively on Walmart.com for $5 each, reimagining some of the holiday’s most divisive sides — brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce, and pecan pie — as playful, jiggly desserts. Inside […]
Around the country in November, the weather turns cooler and outdoor gardening may fade from top of mind. But as Good Housekeeping reports, the fall season is still a productive time for planting in many warmer regions around the United States — as long as you’re strategic about it. “My thoughts on November planning for […]
A few years after successfully expanding the handheld gaming market with the Steam Deck, Valve is trying its hand at a console-like experience again. As Mashable reports, last week Valve announced several new hardware products, one of which is simply called the Steam Machine. It’s actually Valve’s second attempt at such an idea (the first being about […]
Lake effect snow events have been actively occurring in the Great Lakes region during November 2025, with significant accumulations reported in parts of the Midwest and upstate New York. On November 9 and 10, an early-season lake effect snow event brought up to a foot of snow to portions of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana, including […]
Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on the third Thursday in November be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life. You’ll be joining thousands of people who smoke across the […]