Are Passwords Passé? Microsoft Moves to Passkeys as the Default on New Accounts

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Say goodbye to passwords. Anyone setting up a new Microsoft account will soon find they’re encouraged to use a passkey during the sign-up process. As PCMag reports, Microsoft introduced passkey support across most of its consumer apps last year, allowing users to sign into their accounts without the need for 2FA methods or remembering long passwords. A […]

Ulta Beauty Partners with Queen Bey for the Cowboy Carter Tour

Ulta Beauty has announced that they will be the official beauty retail partner for Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” Tour. According to Ulta’s press release, Ulta Beauty will be building off the success of its recent exclusive launch of Beyonce’s hair care line Cécred, and the partnership aims to bring fans an unforgettable summer of beauty, artistry, and self-expression through […]

Is it time to Clean, Repair, or Replace Your Home Windows and Screens?

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Spring pollen and rain can make quite a mess of your windows and doors, so take some time this spring to clean window and door glass. While it may seem like a sunny day would be the perfect time to tackle this chore, it’s actually best to do it on a cloudy day when the […]

Are you Prepared for Unpredictable Spring Thunderstorms?

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Spring weather can be unpredictable. When severe weather hits unexpectedly, the risk of injury and weather-related death increases, so planning makes sense. Prepare for storms, floods, and tornadoes as if you know in advance they are coming, because in the spring, they very likely will. Temperatures can swing back and forth between balmy and frigid. […]

Ye Takes Aim at Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole in Latest Rant, Sparks Backlash 

Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has reignited old tensions by unleashing a fresh wave of criticism targeting two of hip-hop’s most celebrated lyricists: Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole. In a conversation alongside Toronto rapper Top5, Ye disparaged both artists, questioning their musical merit and dismissing their fanbases entirely. “I hate J. Cole,” […]

Ozzy Osbourne Plans Emotional Farewell with Five-Song Solo Set at Birmingham Blowout

Ozzy Osbourne is preparing to take his final bow with a heartfelt solo performance during his long-awaited farewell concert in Birmingham this July. According to Sammy Hagar, who will be among the star-studded lineup of support acts, Ozzy plans to sing five of his own songs at the July 5 event at Villa Park. Hagar […]

Sheryl Crow Speaks Out: Fighting for Her Kids, Her State, and the Planet

Sheryl Crow isn’t afraid to raise her voice—even when it puts her in the crosshairs. In a new Variety cover story for their Power of Women Nashville issue, the Grammy-winning singer opened up about the emotional and political tightrope she walks living in Tennessee, a state she calls both home and a source of deep […]

Barbra Streisand Unites Generations of Voices in New Duets Album ‘The Secret of Life’

Barbra Streisand is returning to the duet format in grand fashion with her new album The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two, out June 27. The legendary vocalist brings together a wide-ranging lineup of collaborators from Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney to younger stars like Hozier and Laufey. The album, a follow-up to her 2014 […]

Jalen Brunson’s Clutch Heroics Lift Knicks Past Pistons and Into Semifinals

Jalen Brunson proved once again why he’s the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year. With just 5.1 seconds left on the clock, Brunson drilled a tiebreaking three-pointer, sealing a dramatic 116-113 victory over the Detroit Pistons and sending the New York Knicks to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Brunson’s 40-point performance was a masterclass in composure […]