Key West is known for picturesque sunsets, roaming roosters, and of course, the famous Key Lime Pie. But did this delicious dessert really originate in Key West? New York City website Gothamist reports that there is an ongoing controversy surrounding the origins of the beloved lime tart. It all started when Stella Parks published her cookbook, BraveTart: Iconic […]
In a perfect world, your home would be, well, perfect. In reality, that’s a bit more complicated. For most potential sellers, budgeting is crucial, especially with the ever-changing state of the housing market. As Sunset magazine reports, whether you’re building from the ground up or renovating your existing home, there are some expert-approved corners to cut that’ll make your […]
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has a lofty new vision to “create a factory that can produce a gigawatt of new AI infrastructure every week.” As PCMag reports, Altman’s Tuesday blog post is light on details, but it’s safe to say he’s talking about finding ways to satisfy the company’s never-ending need for more computing power for its latest […]
Fans of Forever 21 didn’t have to mourn the loss of its departure for long. Authentic Brands Group has announced new operating partners for the one-time retail giant, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. As Fashionista reports, this transition “into a Digital-first, Consumer-led Brand” means that several “strategic partners” will head up different divisions […]
As the fall season begins, COVID-19 cases are still climbing in much of the United States. The country has yet to emerge from a late summer COVID wave driven by the new “Stratus” variant, which is sickening Americans from coast to coast. As TODAY.com reports, as of Sept. 13, the level of COVID-19 viral activity […]
A super typhoon has struck in East Asia, leaving a massive trail of destruction in its wake and resulting in at least 17 deaths. As PEOPLE reports, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, Super Typhoon Ragasa struck the Philippines and southern Taiwan, before hitting Hong Kong on Wednesday. The typhoon spanned 100 kilometers (62 miles) south of […]
We’re all guilty of talking to our pets in a baby voice—so much so that cats might even be able to recognize it. As Daily Paws reports, French researchers conducted three series of tests using 16 cats. They found that cats are not only more responsive to their owner’s voice than a stranger’s, but they […]
Changes are on the way for the Dunkin’ Rewards program, and faithful customers are none too happy about it. In an email to customers, the donut shop announced updates to its rewards system next month. They’ll need more points to score free stuff. As Food & Wine reports, the “Dunkin’ Rewards Refresh” will see the […]
First announced nearly a year ago, Casio’s robotic pet Moflin has been selling so well in Japan, per the Wall Street Journal, the company is now expanding its availability to other markets including the UK and the US. As The Verge reports, preorders for the gold or silver version of Moflin are now available through Casio’s US website. The robot, which looks like an […]
It’s been nearly two years since Jasmine Roth‘s HGTV show Help! I Wrecked My House aired a new episode, and she’s been keeping quite busy since then. The home designer gave birth to her second child, Darla, and moved from California to Utah in 2024, which means she’s been rebuilding her design business while also navigating life as […]