“The Blob” Marine Heat Wave has Eradicated almost Half of Alaska’s penguin-like Common Murre population – Here’s What that Means

Scientific research has found that a marine heat wave has killed approximately half of Alaska’s common murre population, marking the largest recorded die-off of a single species in modern history. As CNN Weather reports, the catastrophic loss points to broader changes in marine environments driven by warming ocean temperatures, which are rapidly and severely restructuring ecosystems […]

LG gets a jump on CES and Unveils its New Collection of Gaming Monitors Now

LG display booth at CES 2015

LG isn’t waiting until CES begins to reveal its new collection of gaming monitors. As The Verge reports, the 2025 lineup is led by the UltraGear OLED Bendable Gaming Monitor, which LG claims is the “world’s first 5K2K-resolution bendable OLED display.” The 45-inch monitor has an expansive resolution of 5120×2160, so you’re getting the same vertical […]

In a “Milestone Transaction,” Saks Buys Neiman Marcus for $2.7 Billion

Saks Fifth Avenue storefront NYC

In an Amazon-backed deal, Saks Global has officially completed the deal to acquire Neiman Marcus for $2.7 billion USD. As Hypebeast reports, the acquisition unites almost all the big name luxury retailers under one umbrella: Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks OFF 5TH will all now operate under Saks Global. All are still expected to […]

Stephen Curry’s Gentleman’s Cut is releasing a Kentucky Straight Bourbon celebrating his 16 Years in the Game

A photo of NBA superstar Stephen Curry out on the basketball court.

Stephen Curry is a two-time MVP and four-time NBA champion who holds the league record for most career 3-pointers to go along with the highest career free-throw percentage in professional basketball history. It’s quite the understatement to say his talent is preciously rare. Now he’s ready to introduce something preciously rare into the bottle.  As […]

CDC says Cold, Flu, and other Respiratory Viruses are “High” Across the Country

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Respiratory illness activity – a measure of how often conditions like the common cold, flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are diagnosed – is currently “high” in the United States, according to an update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As ABC News reports, currently, New Hampshire is listed as having “very […]

These are the 9 Design Trends from 2024 Experts Say You’ll still See Everywhere in 2025

It feels like the trend cycle never ceases to spin, even in the world of interior design. While we’re more than happy to wave goodbye to some viral designs, like coquettish bows in dorm rooms and checkerboard prints, there are a few that designers are happily carrying forward into 2025. Because as House Beautiful reports, the best trends of […]

The Most Significant Weather Events of 2024

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This year has been marked by extraordinary weather events across the United States, from devastating hurricanes to record-breaking heatwaves and severe wildfires. Here is Forbes’ list of some of the top weather events and the factors that made them significant. 2024 Hurricane Season After a quiet start to the hurricane season, Hurricane Helene emerged as one of […]

Happy New Year: Apple TV+ Is Free for the First Weekend of 2025

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New year, new streaming service? If you’ve been curious about Severance or never got around to watching Ted Lasso, access to Apple TV+ is free this weekend. As PCMag reports, from January 3 thru 5 in this new year, Apple’s entire streaming library will be accessible without a subscription. The offer is valid for anyone with an Apple Account and the Apple TV […]

The 24 Best Sneaker Collabs for 2024

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2024 was another one for the books for top-tier sneaker collaborations. As Footwear News reports, both longtime market-leading brands and rising stars alike delivered hit after hit in 2024, tapping talent that included music megastars, influential retailers, high fashion standouts and more to provide newness to the marketplace. The list, which was selected by FN’s sneaker editors, was curated with […]

Costco is Swapping out Pepsi for Coke at their Food Courts in 2025

Interior photo of Costco's food court with woman pushing cart

One thing about Costco customers, they’ve become accustomed to change. Whether it’s changes to membership fees or changes to the store’s rotisserie chicken packaging, they’ve weathered it all. Thankfully though, as Delish reports, a new change reportedly heading to the warehouse next year is sparking joy among the Costco community—food court lovers in particular. According to several social media posts, […]