It’s time once again for a final look back at the technology that said farewell in 2025. From stalwarts like Skype to Facebook Fact-checking, here are some of the most notable tech devices and services that PCMag reports have gone the way of the DoDo Bird this year. Don’t know what a DoDo Bird is? […]
As the calendar turns from 2025 to 2026, gone will be the record warmth in the Central and Southern states, as well as the deluge of rain that soaked California through Christmas week. The snow and cold that have plagued parts of the Northern and Eastern states, however, could still present issues for those with travel or […]
National Bacon Day is celebrated December 30 each year. Not to be confused with International Bacon Day, which occurs the Saturday before Labor Day, National Bacon Day is another day on which “meat candy” lovers can enjoy their favorite food. Ten Things every self-respecting Bacon Lover should know History of bacon: Although the holiday was […]
December 30th is National Bicarbonate of Soda Day. Just why do we have a day that pays homage to what is commonly known as Baking Soda? Well, the day is celebrated to recognize and acknowledge the importance of this little baking ingredient and miracle household agent with numerous health benefits in our day to day […]
From creative concepts to surprise celebrity castings, these are the fashion campaigns that surprised and delighted Fashionista editors throughout 2025. This year’s many creative director switch-ups set the stage for multiple debut campaigns, with Michael Rider’s inaugural Celine visuals and Sarah Burton’s first Givenchy ad starring Kaia Gerber rising above the pack. Donatella Versace’s final campaign for the Italian luxury house also went down […]
Once upon a time, buying sparkling wine for the holidays was simple: There was Champagne. IBut these days, there are excellent sparkling wines being made all over the globe, or at least the parts of the globe where you can grow grapes for wine. As Food & Wine reports, Champagne is still the king, both in terms […]
The highly contagious norovirus is spreading quickly across the country as the year comes to a close thanks to a new surging variant. As Axios reports, the new norovirus outbreaks come as the flu, whooping cough, measles and COVID have all seen spikes nationwide. Sickness from norovirus, often referred to as the “winter vomiting disease” or “winter vomiting bug,” […]
The direction a house faces—also known as home orientation—can have a big impact on heating, cooling and even how quickly snow melts in winter. As AccuWeather reports, because of these energy and comfort differences, many homebuyers consider a property’s orientation before making an offer. For example, residential realtors often say “west is best” while homehunting, and […]
In 2025, there’s a beauty product for practically every niche, nook and cranny — and just when you thought you’ve perfected your own routine, there seems to be a multitude of enticing new products popping up. However, as Hypebae reports, despite how in tune we are with our own regimens, the beauty landscape has recently […]
Smart TVs aren’t just for streaming movies anymore. Joining a list that includes Samsung Smart TVs and LG options, Xbox Cloud Gaming will now be available on Amazon’s Fire TV lineup. As 9to5Google reports, Xbox is still at it after several years competing with the likes of Nvidia GeForce Now and other game streaming contenders. It offers […]