October is the month for getting your Yard and Garden Winter-Ready

Lawnmower rolls over fall leaves

As the middle month of autumn, October is a great time to attend to not only indoor, but outdoor home maintenance tasks as well. Daylight saving time doesn’t end until a week into November, so there is enough light for an outdoor chore or two after work, especially on a day when clouds don’t darken […]

All About the late Jane Goodall’s Jewelry Collab with Brilliant Earth

Dr. Jane Goodall

On Oct. 1, Dr. Jane Goodall died of natural causes at 91. Many don’t know that the animal rights activist, researcher, humanitarian and conservationist had collaborated with Brilliant Earth on not one, but two jewelry collections, the second which debuted just a week before her death. As Glossy reports, the conservationist and primatologist set her […]

After a Brief Respite, the Atlantic is about to Heat Back Up, and Eastern Pacific is Still Churning

Electronic Hurricane warning sign along a roadside

The leaves may be turning and the temperature may be falling in parts of the U.S., but the tropics are far from done for the season. AccuWeather hurricane experts are warning that a tropical storm may soon form in the Atlantic, while a hurricane will be on the prowl close to Mexico this week. These tropical threats […]

Self-Taught Modder makes Lego Game Boy actually Playable

Nintendo Super Mario in Lego form on keyboard

The Lego Game Boy officially went on sale last week. But as The Verge reports, in Australia, one woman has already created a more amazing version.  Natalie the Nerd, the self-taught circuit board designer and Game Boy modder whose gorgeous transparent Game Boy was just featured by The Verge in August, is doing what Nintendo and Lego didn’t: make […]

Celebrities, Politicians, and Activists Around the World Pay Tribute to Jane Goodall: “a trailblazer who forever changed the way we view our fellow animals”

Dr. jane Goodall bends towards a chimpanzee hand touching her hair

From the forests of Tanzania to the streets of Hollywood, tributes have poured in for Jane Goodall, after the global conservation icon died last week at age 91.  As TIME reports, Goodall passed away peacefully in her sleep from natural causes, the Jane Goodall Institute confirmed in a statement. Known for her integral research work on chimpanzees […]

McDonald’s Halloween Boo Buckets Are Coming Back – But Still No Lids

Large Hamburgler and Grimace Cut Outs attached to a light pole

We are officially into the fall season, and Halloween right around the corner. This time of year brings apple cider donuts, pumpkin spice everything, and lots and lots of candy. Another hallmark? McDonald’s Happy Meal Boo Buckets. As Delish reports, every year, the fast-food chain releases limited-edition plastic buckets for trick-or-treating. “Halloween buckets are popping up […]

October is ADHD Awareness Month – Parents Look at (or Overlook) Diet to Help Manage It

Young boy laughing holding a green apple on his head

October Is National Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month. ADHD is a medical condition that affects how the brain works. It can take many forms, in that people with ADHD may be challenged with inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects approximately 11% of children in the U.S., according to the Centers […]

Bob Vila’s 10 Must-Do Home Projects for October include Fire Prevention

Summer’s gone and autumn’s knocking at the door. The month of October brings colorful leaves, cool breezes and Halloween trick-or-treaters. It’s also the perfect time to finish outdoor maintenance projects, brush up on your fire safety knowledge and winterize your lawn before the cold temperatures really set in. Home Improvement heavyweight Bob Vila advises these […]

This Day in Music History – October 7th

The Beach Boys live onstage

1950 – “The Frank Sinatra Show” debuted. 1954 – Marian Anderson became the first black singer to be hired by New York’s Metropolitan Opera Company. 1957 – RCA Victor announced that they had already received 500,000 advance orders for Elvis’ Christmas album. 1964 – The Beatles appeared on “Shindig!” The show was taped in London […]

Bring Me the Horizon Plot Massive Spring 2026 North American Return

After electrifying audiences on their USA Ascension Program+ tour in 2025, Bring Me the Horizon are gearing up for another seismic chapter: a Spring 2026 North American tour extension. With their latest album POST HUMAN: NeX GEn continuing to push genre boundaries, this new leg promises larger venues, upgraded production, and fresh surprises for fans. […]