Farewell to a Legend: Dame Maggie Smith Passes Away at 89

Dame Maggie Smith, the iconic British actress known for her unforgettable performances in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Downton Abbey, and the Harry Potter series, passed away on Friday at the age of 89. Her family announced that Smith died peacefully in a London hospital, surrounded by loved ones. In a statement, her sons […]

The Aftermath of Helene leaves Dozens Dead, Historic Flooding, Millions Without Power Amid Catastrophic Destruction

Meteorologists warned that Hurricane Helene was going to be a historic, “once-in-a-lifetime” event. They were right. As AccuWeather reports, as the hurricane, now downgraded to a tropical storm, moves on and out of the Southeast, the stunning scope of widespread damage across Florida and Georgia becomes clear, and extreme rain from Helene continued to unleash […]

It’s Boot Season! Here are the Top Boot Trends for Fall 2024

As we unpack the biggest fall/winter 2024 trends from the runways, there are many fashion must-have categories to dive into for fall, but as Who What Wear reports, one continues to be the most requested: boots. So, what will the top boot trends look like this fall? Many of the biggest boots spotted on the […]

Nespresso Is Launching Its First-Ever Canned Coffee

Need a quick source of caffeine? Nespresso has a new grab-and-go coffee option that’s not only convenient, but also comes with a sweet surprise.  As Food & Wine reports, just in time for National Coffee Day on September 29 and International Coffee Day on October 1, the brand announced its first-ever ready-to-drink canned beverage, the Nespresso […]

Why Did Child Flu Deaths Last Season Match a Record High in the U.S.?

The nation recorded one of its worst totals for child deaths from the flu this past season, coinciding with troubling drops in U.S. vaccination rates, federal health officials warned. As USA Today reports, nearly 200 children died from influenza-related complications in the 2023-24 season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Officials announced […]

Jony Ive Confirms he’s Working On an AI Device for OpenAI

Back in April, rumors started flying that ChatGPT developer OpenAI was busy working on a hardware device in partnership with ex-Apple design chief Jony Ive. Well now, that rumor that has been confirmed in a new profile of Ive. As The Verge reports, the profile appeared in the New York Times  nearly a year after the possibility of […]

7 Exterior Paint Color Trends to Try on Your Home  

Although neutrals remain popular for home exteriors, you’ve likely noticed more color coming into your neighborhood. “We have always seen a strong presence of classic neutrals on exteriors, but during the past few years we’ve also seen an interesting exploration of color,” says Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Valspar. As Better Homes & Gardens […]

Foo Fighters Drop Out of Soundside Music Festival

The Foo Fighters have pulled out of their headlining performance at Connecticut’s Soundside Music Festival, where they were slated to share the stage with Noah Kahan on Saturday, Sept. 28. The band shared the news on Instagram, stating, “Foo Fighters will no longer be appearing at this weekend’s Soundside Music Festival. Please check the festival […]

Pink Shuts Down Rumors Linking Her to Diddy’s Legal Drama

Following Sean “Diddy” Combs’ recent incarceration, social media buzzed with theories suggesting that artists like Usher and Pink wiped their X (formerly Twitter) accounts to distance themselves from his legal troubles. However, Pink swiftly put an end to these rumors, using her Instagram and Facebook to clarify her actions. “I don’t know why I became […]