CJ Harris, former American Idol contestant, that finished in sixth place of Season 13, has passed away, according to reports, he was only 31 years old. Harris was a country, rock, and soul singer from Jasper, Alabama. A family member confirmed Harris’ death on Thursday, January 15th after he suffered a heart attack in his […]
Natural Disasters and Climate Change will be a Top Priority for Home Improvements in 2023
From hurricanes and wildfires to earthquakes and floods, the number of disaster events has risen steeply in recent years, putting more and more homeowners – and their properties – at risk. “Unfortunately, climate change and global warming are driving more maintenance and repair projects right now,” Steckel says. “From extreme weather to natural disasters, 42% of homeowners […]
AccuWeather Experts Tracking next Severe Weather Risk as Storm Recovery Continues in the South
AccuWeather meteorologists are alerting residents across the southern United States of another severe weather event that is expected to evolve by the middle of the new week. Many of the same areas that were struck by violent weather this past week will once again face a risk to life and property. Locations from Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia to […]
A Positive Side Effect of the Social Media Age: Sharing Health Issues and Finding Out You’re Not Alone
Thanks to social media, a growing number of people have found that health conditions they were once told were rare aren’t that uncommon after all. As Yahoo Life reports, one such person is 39-year-old Mia, who posted on TikTok about experiencing painful Bartholin’s cysts. In a video that’s been liked nearly 53,000 times, Mia, who asked that her […]
ROKU is Releasing its own line of TV’s
Roku made big news at this year’s CES, as the company long known for its streaming players and easy-to-use software announced plans to release its own lineup of TVs this year. As The Verge reports, there will be two lines, in fact. One will be called Roku Select, and the higher-end models will be branded […]
The Preliminary New York Fashion Week Fall 2023 Schedule has been released, and it’s Fierce
The (preliminary) schedule for New York Fashion Week Fall 2023 schedule is finally here, featuring a lengthy roster of designers both emerging and established. As Fashionista reports, last week, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), in partnership with IMG, also released the first American Collections Calendar for the February shows, which will run from February 10 to February 15. Rodarte will […]
Ben & Jerry’s Just Released its first Dreamy Flavor for 2023
The Vermont-based ice cream company kicked off 2023 with what is expected to be a fan favorite, and just in time for National Oatmeal Month, say hello to Oatmeal Dream Pie. But in a twist, the newest flavor is both vegan and gluten-free. The company is known for their over-the-top mix-ins and this pint is no […]
Bathrooms and Kitchens will stay High on the List of Home Improvement Trends for 2023
With home prices high and mortgage rates more than double that of last year, fewer Americans are buying homes these days. Instead, they’re choosing to stay put – repairing, renovating and improving the properties they already have to better fit their lifestyle and needs. In fact, according to data from home services platform Thumbtack, 9 out of 10 current […]
Deadly Winter Tornadoes Swept Through the South
Recovery and search efforts continued in the South on Friday, a day after severe storms and tornadoes raked the region, killing at least nine people, blowing roofs off homes and cutting power for thousands. As CNN reports, at least seven people were killed in central Alabama’s Autauga County alone, with two others – including a 5-year-old boy […]
At WHO’s Urging, China has just Released some COVID-19 numbers, and they’re Staggering
At the urging of the World Health Organization (WHO), China has just reported nearly 60,000 deaths in people who had COVID-19 – just since early December. As the Associated Press (AP) reports these previously hidden hard numbers confirmed an unprecedented surge that was apparent in overcrowded hospitals and packed crematoriums, even as the government released little data about the status […]