Kathy Bates Discovers She Thanked Her Mother at the Oscars – 33 Years After the Fact

Kathy Bates, known for her brilliant portrayal of the psychotic Annie Wilkes in Misery, had an unforgettable moment at the 1991 Academy Awards when she took home the Oscar for Best Actress. But for over three decades, the acclaimed actress believed she had forgotten to thank one of the most important people in her life […]

October is a Great Time to Clean Gutters and Outdoor Furnishings

So you are starting to feel that chill, letting you know that winter is not that far off. This is a great weekend to ensure that warmer season items are ready to go for next year. Now is also a great time to make sure that all gutters and downspouts are in good operating order […]

The Northern Lights – What They Are and How to See Them

A bright neon turquoise aurora washes the night sky

If seeing the aurora borealis (northern lights) is on your bucket list, turn your attention skyward: experts say 2024 will be a sensational year for spotting the elusive light show. As Lonely Planet reports, natural phenomenon is usually observable around the Arctic Circle – but this year, people across large swaths of the US and […]

Elon Musk Unveils Autonomous Tesla Cybercab, Robovan

Elon Musk in front of Tesla X backdrop

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Thursday finally unveiled two autonomous electric vehicles during a livestream dubbed “We, Robot,” featuring a smaller “Cybercab” and a larger “Robovan.” “There’s no steering wheel or pedals, so I hope this goes well,” Musk said during the event at the Warner Bros. Studios lot in Burbank, California.a As PCMag reports, […]

Grazer Wins Alaska’s Fat Bear Contest for the 2nd Year in a Row

Feat Bear in Brooks Falls Alasks pulling out a Salmon

In a storyline better befitting a melodrama than a popularity vote, Grazer won her second Fat Bear Contest Tuesday by defeating the male behemoth that killed her cub this summer. As the Associated Press (AP) reports, Grazer beat Chunk by more than 40,000 votes cast by fans watching live cameras atexplore.org of Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve. Fans […]

The FDA Just Recalled Nearly 10 Million Pounds of Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Nationwide

Sign for FDA Food and Drug Administration HQ

If you eat any ready-to-eat meat or poultry, then It’s time to check your fridge.  As Food & Wine reports, on October 10, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent out a recall notice for nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products produced by BrucePac, a meat packing company with a facility out […]

This Fan-Favorite Pringles Is Back — Along With 3 Other Spicy Flavors

Row of Pringles cans in different flavors on grocery store shelf

A few years ago, you could have fairly called the rise of pickle flavoring a flash in the pan, but at this point, it seems like it is really here to stay. As Food & Wine reports, the dill-forward fad has continued unabated, with everything from Spicy Dill Pickle Goldfish crackers to Baked By Melissa x Claussen Pickle […]

Kate Moss and Zara Team Up to Party in Style

Supermodel Kate Moss on red carpet

Following a slew of high-profile clothing collections – most recently courtesy of Harry Styles’ stylist Harry Lambert, A* Cold Wall founder Samuel Ross, and ex-Saint Laurent designer Stefano Pilati – Zara has announced what is possibly its most exciting collaboration to date. As Elle reports, the high-street giant is joining forces with the supermodel and fashion icon Kate Moss, who […]

Everything You Need to Know About ‘Bargain Block New Orleans’

HGTV logo on big screen TV in a home

On October 9, Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas’ spinoff Bargain Block New Orleans debuted on HGTV and is already a hit with viewers. Here’s everything you need to know to get in on Bargain Block in the Big Easy. What is Bargain Block New Orleans About? During the five-episode season, Keith and Evan will temporarily step away […]

Megan Thee Stallion Partners with California’s Department of Public Health for Never a Bother Suicide Prevention Campaign

In observance of World Mental Health Day on October 10, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has teamed up with Grammy Award-winning rapper and mental health advocate Megan Thee Stallion to launch the Never a Bother campaign. This youth suicide prevention initiative is designed to raise awareness of the tools and resources available to […]