1957 – Singer Patsy Cline appeared on Arthur Godfrey’s nighttime TV show. She performed “Walking After Midnight.” 1957 – Chuck Berry recorded “School Day.” 1957 – Filming began on Elvis Presley’s second movie, “Loving You.” 1962 – Jackie Wilson appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” 1966 – George Harrison and Patricia Anne Boyd were married. […]
William Shatner, the actor most famous for portraying Captain James T. Kirk in the original Star Trek series, has found himself in the spotlight again — this time over a debate about who should steer the future of the franchise. The controversy began when political commentator Stephen Miller publicly criticized the newest Star Trek show, […]
William Shatner, el actor más conocido por interpretar al Capitán James T. Kirk en la serie original de Star Trek, vuelve a estar en el centro de atención, esta vez por un debate sobre quién debería dirigir el futuro de la franquicia. La controversia comenzó cuando el comentarista político Stephen Miller criticó públicamente la nueva […]
A mix of carmine and scarlet, with a hint of orange – a new hue, inspired by an elderly woman at Barcelona’s opera house, whose elegance struck a young Valentino Garavani. That color, introduced to the fashion world several years later, in 1959, with a strapless cocktail dress of draped tulle, has carried his name […]
Powerful solar activity released by the sun is heading for Earth and it’s likely to create dazzling auroral displays in unexpected areas early this week. It could also disrupt satellite-based communications and GPS accuracy. As CNN Weather reports, a solar radiation storm, ranked at a level four out of five on a severity scale, is […]
Verizon is now distributing the $20 credit it promised following Wednesday’s outage. As PCMag reports, although you will need to redeem it proactively, the process seems easy. The carrier will send a text when the credit is available. For its part, Verizon has apologized profusely for the outage and sent customers texts that read, “Valued Verizon Customer – We […]
A critically endangered, flightless parrot species is breeding for the first time in four years in New Zealand, officials announced Jan. 6. As Live Science reports, the Kākāpō (Strigops habroptilus) are large, flightless, nocturnal parrots with mottled green and yellow plumage that only breed every two to four years. Their breeding seasons are triggered by the […]
There are increasing reports that thieves are using artificial intelligence (AI) to steal homes, but it may not be what you think. The type of AI-powered thievery is more often facilitated through property-related fraud, primarily deed theft and title scams, rather than using the technology to physically break into homes. AI is also being used in […]
Measles cases are climbing fast in South Carolina, and health officials say the outbreak is now spreading beyond state borders. As HealthDay News reports, the South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed 99 new measles cases since January 6, bringing the state’s total to 310 cases, officials said in their latest update on Friday. About 200 people […]
For years, gluten-free snackers have had to skip one of the snack aisle’s most iconic crackers. Well now that’s finally changing. Just in time for National Cheese Lover’s Day, the folks behind Cheez-It are getting ready to launch its first-ever gluten-free version, driven by what the brand calls overwhelming consumer demand. As Food & Wine […]