A Belgian Sheepdog named Soleil was the big winner at the 2025 National Dog Show. As NBC’s The TODAY Show reports, Soleil edged out the second-place finisher, an American Foxhound named George, to bring home the title on Nov. 27 at the prestigious competition. About Soleil Soleil beat out the winners of the six other […]
Ultra-Processed Foods are Even Worse for Us than Previously Thought
The global rise of ultra-processed foods in diets worldwide poses a major public health threat, according to experts who published a series of papers in medical journal The Lancet. As ABC News reports, the papers’ authors cite studies that show ultra-processed diets are linked to chronic health conditions like increased risk of becoming overweight and obesity, type […]
Explore 24 Days of Worldwide Wine Adventure for the Holidays with this Advent Calendar
Total Wine & More’s Wine Adventure Advent Calendar is back, and it’s the rare holiday countdown that actually solves a problem: you want to try new wines without committing to an entire 750ml bottle. As Delish reports, inside the festive box are 24 mini bottles (187 mL each) from around the world—reds, whites, rosés, etc.—so you can taste […]
How to Stay Safe when Driving in Winter Weather
The snow and ice of winter are here. Even those of us who are winter driving “experts” need a brush-up on the science of driving in the snow and driving on the ice. Knowing what happens when we hit the brakes and how to keep tires gripping the road can save you from towing and car […]
6 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Habits through the Holiday Season
The holidays dish up a triple whammy of wintry weather, irresistible foods and stress, which can cause even the strongest-willed person to reach for another festive goodie (or three). Here are six great tips from the Mayo Clinic to help you maintain your healthy habits throughout the entire holiday season. 1. Embrace eating in. Try […]
Home Maintenance Tasks You Need to Tackle in December
December is a tough month to focus on home maintenance. There’s so much holiday cheer to hang up and drink down that doing routine chores seems like a wet blanket over the Christmas / Hanukkah / Kwanzaa / Festivus spirit. But you can give yourself an early holiday present by doing just a few maintenance […]
This Day in Music History – December 1st
1956 – The Leonard Bernstein musical “Candide” opened on Broadway. The work was based on the book by Voltaire. 1957 – Three rock and roll acts made their debut on the Ed Sullivan Show: Buddy Holly & the Crickets (“That’ll Be the Day” and “Peggy Sue”), Sam Cooke (“You Send Me”), and the Rays. 1958 […]
Why Lil Yachty Says Eminem’s “The Ringer” Diss Was Actually a Compliment
Sometimes, getting name‑dropped by a rap legend isn’t a diss — it’s a nod. That’s how Lil Yachty sees it. In a recent candid interview on “Tea Time With Raven & Miranda,” the Atlanta rapper opened up about his reaction to being called out on Eminem’s 2018 track “The Ringer.” Rather than feeling slighted, Yachty […]
Opry at 100: Country Music’s Legendary Stage Hits a Century Mark
The Grand Ole Opry’s 100‑year milestone was celebrated with a show that felt like a homecoming for country music. Legendary names like Vince Gill, Bill Anderson, Pam Tillis and Jamey Johnson shared the stage — a roll call of country’s enduring voices. That the Opry still draws its storied roster together after a century is […]
Robert Plant at 77: Old Tricks, New Voice
At 77 years old, Robert Plant remains one of rock’s most resilient and expressive voices — and he’s still discovering fresh ways to push his artistry further. In a recent interview, Plant revealed that early on, watching Janis Joplin helped him learn techniques to “help my voice,” a surprising diplomatic nod to a fellow heavy‑hitter […]