A record atmospheric river hit the West Coast hard over the weekend, causing flash floods, debris flows, and even death. The storm, which started in Northern California at the end of last week, brought up to 9 inches of rain to Southern and Central California over three days, causing deadly flash floods that claimed two […]
YouTube TV and Disney Finally Reach Deal ending Weeks of Frustrating Blackouts
On Friday, Google’s YouTube and Walt Disney stated that they had reached an agreement to restore Disney-owned networks that include ABC, ESPN, FX and National Geographic to YouTube TV. As Reuters reports, a fee dispute left millions of subscribers without access to U.S. Election Day programming and major live sports events for weeks. What Was […]
To Rake, or Not to Rake? What To Do with the Leaves in Your Yard this Fall
As fall foliage nears its peak and eventually fades across most of the United States, trees will shed their leaves in preparation for winter. This annual event poses a common question for homeowners: Should they rake the leaves in their yard, or let nature take its course? As CNN and AccuWeather report, while there is […]
FDA Removes Black Box Warnings on HRT for Menopausal Women
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reversing a 2003 decision that put a stringent warning on hormone therapy products for menopausal women, saying that the treatments offer heart, brain, and bone health benefits. As STAT reports, on November 10, Commissioner Marty Makary wrote in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that the FDA is removing black box warning labels […]
Massive 107% Tariff on Italian Pasta means many will have to say, “Arrivederci” to their Favorite Brands
That penne, spaghetti, and rigatoni fresh from Italy that you love so much? You’re probably going to need to spend a lot more to get it in the U.S. As Food & Wine reports, President Donald Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on imported goods worldwide has wreaked havoc on grocery store aisles, with prices for […]
BFC names Anok Yai 2025 Model of the Year ahead of next month’s Fashion Awards
Chosen by a panel of industry experts, the British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced Anok Yai the 2025 Model of the Year ahead of next month’s Fashion Awards. As Dazed reports, although the 2025 Fashion Awards won’t take place until Monday, December 1, the British Fashion Council is doing something a little different this year, announcing the winner […]
Keep Your Pets Safe from Toxic Holiday Plants
Poinsettias aren’t the only holiday greenery that can turn your pets green. While they look pretty and festive, there are a variety of familiar flora that can be toxic to both cats and dogs. Before you buy a bunch of live plants and sprigs to brighten up your home for the holidays, consider how they […]
Lars Ulrich: Why Alice in Chains Are the ’90s Black Sabbath
In the early 1990s, as grunge and alternative rock surged, one band emerged that garnered the respect not just of fans but of peers. Alice in Chains — known for their dark, textured riffs and haunting vocal harmonies — were singled out by Lars Ulrich of Metallica as something special: “the ’90s Black Sabbath,” he said. Ulrich explained that […]
Miranda Lambert’s Breakout Moment: Twenty Years Later
Twenty years after that pivotal show, Miranda Lambert has firmly established herself as a cornerstone of modern country music. What began as a striking performance at the CMA Awards transformed into a sustained trajectory of artistic growth, critical acclaim and cultural impact. In her breakthrough appearance, Lambert seized attention with a performance that announced “this […]
Miley Cyrus Ascends with “Dream as One” for Avatar: Fire and Ash
Miley Cyrus has entered the expansive world of Pandora with a new song crafted specifically for the forthcoming epic Avatar: Fire and Ash. Titled Dream as One, the track builds on the emotional gravity of the film by layering the singer’s own narrative of loss and renewal. Collaborating with heavyweight producers Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt (alongside score composer Simon Franglen), Cyrus delivers […]