2026 American Humane Hero Dog Awards Has a Winner

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Congratulations to Eddie, a 3-year-old, 70-pound Labrador retriever, who has won top honors at the 16th annual American Humane Society’s Hero Dog Awards. His victory was announced Nov. 4 on TODAY. As NBC’s The Today Show reports, awards recognize “America’s standout dogs — often ordinary dogs who do extraordinary things, whether it’s saving lives on […]

Martine Rose Named Creative Director of Balenciaga

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It appears that the music will never stop playing for the fashion industry’s game of Creative Director Musical Chairs. As WWD reports, Martine Rose, who worked closely with Demna during his decade at Balenciaga, is returning to the fashion house as creative director, Kering said Friday. The announcement follows Pierpaolo Piccioli’s exit after less than […]

What to Plant in Your Garden During November

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Around the country in November, the weather turns cooler and outdoor gardening may fade from top of mind. But as Good Housekeeping reports, the fall season is still a productive time for planting in many warmer regions around the United States — as long as you’re strategic about it. “My thoughts on November planning for […]

It’s National Diabetes Month. Here’s How You Can Take Action & Take Charge of Your Health

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November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes, and taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It affects about 37 million Americans, including adults and youth. Diabetes can […]

November 10th is International Tempranillo Day!

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November 10 is International Tempranillo Day, and it’s the perfect time of year to say ¡Chin chin! to this “noble grape.” TAPAS and Tempranillo Day The organization TAPAS (Tempranillo Advocates, Producers and Amigos Society), is a nonprofit trade association of over one hundred wineries, growers, and amigos, whose mission is to promote Tempranillo and other […]

Things to Check Off Your November Home Maintenance To-Do List that take just an Hour or Less

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With Thanksgiving approaching and the winter holidays around the corner, there are things to look forward to (and prepare for) this time of year. What’s great about these home maintenance to-do’s is that they can all get checked off your list in just an hour or less.  So it will be easy to batten down […]

In 2026, Carl Sagan Day is the best night to see Billions and Billions of Stars

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Autumn is marching right along, and so are the objects in the night sky. As CNET reports, it’s no secret that the full moon is usually the most popular celestial event to happen every month, but skygazers also value the new moon. This is because the moon is a significant source of light pollution, making […]

Starlink’s Surge Pricing Expands, Igniting Backlash

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Starlink’s controversial dynamic pricing seems to have expanded from the Midwest to across the US, leading to a 10% to 20% price hike for affected subscribers on Residential plans.  As PCMag reports, on Saturday morning, numerous users on social media reported receiving an email from SpaceX about raising their rates, citing the need to manage […]

It’s “Pandamania” as Ping Ping and Fu Shuang Meet the Public

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The wait is over for panda fans across Atlanta. Visitors to Zoo Atlanta finally got to see giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang up close, marking the return of one of the zoo’s most popular attractions after a two-year absence. As WSB-TV 2 in Atlanta reports, the 6-year-old pandas arrived from China six weeks […]

Wisconsin’s First Death since 1990. A 35-year High. Yet Former FDA Chief Warns Measles Cases Are Actually Being Underreported 

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Measles cases have surged to their highest levels since 1991, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with a former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chief warning the case count is likely much higher than what is being reported. The Numbers So far in 2026, four confirmed deaths […]