Today is National Chocolate Milkshake Day! Smooth, frothy, rich, and sweet are just a few of the words that describe today’s reason to celebrate. But did you know the sweet history of this favorite cold and creamy concoction? When you picture a milkshake, you probably think about a sweet treat you can enjoy with the […]
The annual autumnal leaf show is almost here, and the stage is set for a vibrant display in some of the most popular foliage sightseeing destinations. As AccuWeather reports, the weather conditions leading up to fall have a big role in how colorful the displays become, and when leaves reach peak vibrancy. “I do think […]
Microsoft officially ends support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, but those who don’t want to move to Windows 11 yet have a few ways to stay on the OS, and two of them are free. As PCMag reports, the company’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) program provides critical and important security updates for unsupported OSes, but does not include […]
One of the most highly anticipated fashion events of the entire year, Fall New York Fashion Week, kicks off today, September 11, and runs through the 16th in the Big Apple. The event will offer a glimpse into the new year, as designers reveal collections for spring/summer 2026. As USA Today reports, February’s New York Fashion […]
On National Pet Memorial Day, every second Sunday in September (which is September 14 this year), pet owners across the country remember their beloved pets who have passed on. For many of us, pets are loved ones on scale with some of the most important people in our lives – when they often die before […]
If someone in your home got sick or injured today, or if there was a natural disaster (knock on wood), would you have everything you need to care for yourself and the other members of your household? Don’t wait until you need them to stock your home first-aid kits. If you haven’t gotten around to […]
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. It’s an important time to raise awareness of this deadly – but preventable – disease. Prostate Cancer… Did You Know? Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer (other than non-melanoma skin cancer) diagnosed in men in the United States. Furthermore, it’s the second leading cause of cancer deaths […]
1945 – Ernest Tubb recorded “It Just Doesn’t Matter Now” and “Love Turns to Hate.” 1962 – George Martin had the Beatles return to EMI’s Abbey Road to re-record “Love Me Do.” They also recorded “P.S. I Love You” and an early version of “Please Please Me.” 1964 – George Harrison formed Mornyork Ltd. as […]
Fire crews in California are mounting an all-out effort to protect a grove of ancient giant sequoias from the Garnet Fire. As AccuWeather reports, the fire was sparked by lightning on August 24 and has scorched nearly 55,000 acres in the Sierra National Forest east of Fresno. The blaze is just 14% contained, according to CAL […]
Apple’s “Awe Dropping” event has wrapped—and the focus of Tuesday’s show was mobile devices: the iPhone, the Watch, and AirPods. As Fortune reports, in total, Apple unveiled eight new products, including a brand-new member of the iPhone family, the iPhone Air. Here’s a look at everything that was announced, in order of when it was announced during the […]