The official start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t start until June 1, but the AccuWeather hurricane experts are already keeping an eye on the potential for tropical development. “A close eye will have to be kept on the far southwestern Atlantic during the first and second weeks of June as atmospheric conditions are expected to become […]
Microsoft is continuing its passkey push by moving away from SMS-based two-factor authentication for local account logins, citing its vulnerability to exploitation and fraud. Instead, it wants everyone to start using passkeys (and eventually, ditch passwords altogether). As PCMag reports, although text messages have proved a useful way to add an extra layer of security to account […]
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, so there’s no better time to have the talk about what it looks like, how to identify it, and what to do if you think you may have it. As Health.com reports, skin cancer often manifests as changes in your skin’s appearance or moles. Different types—basal cell, squamous cell, […]
Schlitz beer, once known as “The Beer That Made Milwaukee Famous,” is officially being discontinued after 177 years in production. As Delish reports, parent company Pabst Brewing Company confirmed that the brand is being placed “on hiatus” due to rising storage and shipping costs, with the final batch scheduled to be brewed on May 23. And while younger drinkers might […]
Last week, luxury resale platform Fashionphile announced its tapping of global star and Grammy-award-winning artist Cardi B to join as its 2026 global brand ambassador. As WWD reports, Fashionphile states that this partnership marks a significant moment for the company by bringing “one of fashion’s most influential collectors” into the conversation around ownership with the secondhand luxury resale market. “Y’all know I […]
The short answer is, yes. Dogs and cats can develop a form of dementia called Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS). This condition, also known as canine cognitive dysfunction in dogs and feline cognitive dysfunction in cats, is similar to Alzheimer’s disease in humans. It involves age-related brain changes that cause cognitive decline, impacting memory, learning, and behavior. What is Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome […]
Living in the city has its perks. But it also has its pests. From mice to roaches to bed bugs, dreaded pests can and will descend upon our apartments. Why pay an exterminator hundreds of dollars to douse dangerous poisons, when myriad natural, non-toxic, economically priced solutions are at our disposal? While there are numerous […]
Time is ticking down to the June 1 start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) first forecast for it is finalized. As CNN Weather reports, NOAA’s team of experts is predicting a below-average hurricane season, similar to other experts’ forecasts in recent weeks. The anticipated return of El Niño — and […]
Google I/O 2026 wrapped up last week, and to no one’s surprise, it was almost completely about AI. As Endgadget reports, right off the bat, Google announced it’s rolling out its “intelligent, AI-powered Search box” globally. Instead of just autocompleting your text, it uses AI to anticipate your intent and help you formulate questions. You will […]
Last week, by a vote of 34-30, the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed its five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill, which includes a bipartisan amendment led by U.S. Reps. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) and Dina Titus (D-Nev.), joined by Reps. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) and Jimmy Patronis (R-Fla.), to prohibit the transportation of horses for […]