Tech Meets Tradition: MLB Adopts ABS Challenge System for 2026

MLB ABS Challenge Systerm

In a bold yet balanced move, Major League Baseball has officially approved the use of the ABS Challenge System — a tech-enhanced way to challenge ball and strike calls — for the 2026 season. After years of testing in the Minors and successful trials during Spring Training and the All-Star Game, the league is ready […]

Gabrielle Has Been Upgraded to a Cat 4 Hurricane – Where is It Headed?

Satellite view of Hurricane Ophelia

Hurricane Gabrielle has rapidly gained strength over the past 36 hours, becoming a Category 4 hurricane on Monday evening. The storm, which strengthened into a hurricane on Sunday afternoon, is expected to sustain its power overnight as it tracks eastward over the Atlantic Ocean. As Yahoo News reports, earlier forecasts had suggested that Gabrielle may […]

Nvidia’s Massive $5B Investment in Intel Could Mean a Huge Comeback for the Embattled Chip Maker

Intel sign and logo in front of HQ building

At first glance, the deal Intel just struck with Nvidia looks kind of ordinary. As The Motley Fool reports, Intel will include Nvidia’s proprietary technology in custom chips for data center and PC processors. In return for this tech adoption and manufacturing service, Nvidia is investing $5 billion in Intel stock at $23.28 per share. So Intel gets a firm chip-building […]

Scientists Predict Wildfire Smoke will be the Most Costly Climate-Related Health Hazard

little boy wearing jacket and face maskstanding next to charred remains of home

Wildfire smoke is responsible for tens of thousands of deaths each year, and according to scientists, will do more harm to U.S. residents by midcentury than any other threat driven by climate change, including extreme heat. The Growing Health Toll of Wildfire Smoke on Public Health in the U.S. As NBC News reports, that’s the […]

Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia will Exit Oscar de la Renta to Focus on their own Label

A model retreats at a runway show wearing an Oscar de la Renta gown

Designers Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia, who have served as co-creative directors at Oscar de la Renta for nearly a decade, are leaving the brand. Puck’s Lauren Sherman was first to report the news, and employees were notified on Wednesday afternoon.  As Fashionista reports, the design partners have headed up the label since 2016, but are now […]

Popeyes has Teamed Up With ‘Hot Ones’ to Create the Fieriest Fast-Food Menu Ever

Popeyes Lousiana Kitchen sign and logo

Summer may finally be cooling down, but one Louisiana-based chain hasn’t stopped turning up the heat.  As Food & Wine reports, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is teaming up with the popular Hot Ones YouTube series for a “first-of-its-kind menu collaboration.” Yes, that’s right — it’s your chance to try a lineup of ultra-spicy wing sauces. This four-item limited […]

It’s Deaf Pet Awareness Week, because Deaf Pets Deserve Love Too!

Siamese Cat with Blue Eyes lounges, staring at camera

Deafness in our furry best friends is often misunderstood because it doesn’t have a serious effect on mobility, like blindness. Deaf pets are just as lively and loving as those that hear – they just need some patience and understanding. To help spread awareness about our deaf pets, Petfinder declared the last full week of September […]

The Seasons are Changing – Time for Fall Home Maintenance To-Do’s

Male technician servicing heating unit

In September, Summer waves goodbye and the Autumn changes start to make themselves known. Days are getting shorter, leaves are starting to turn, and your home deserves some special attention to prepare for colder temperatures to come. This month’s Home Maintenance To-Do’s are all about packing up summer and welcoming fall… before the cold weather […]

Lainey Wilson Reschedules Houston Show, Apologizes After Illness Impacts Her Voice

Country star Lainey Wilson has apologized to fans after being forced to push back her Houston concert, originally slated for September 20, citing illness and vocal strain. In a video message posted on Instagram, Wilson explained that she was “deeply sorry” for the inconvenience, reluctantly rescheduling the show to Saturday, November 1. She revealed that […]

My Chemical Romance Sets Forth on 17 More “Black Parade” Dates in 2026

My Chemical Romance has officially expanded their Long Live The Black Parade trilogy with 17 additional stadium dates lined up for 2026. The extended tour honors the 20th anniversary of their seminal 2006 album The Black Parade, promising fans more chances to witness the band re-create their iconic performance on grand stages. The new leg […]