Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence. Every October, organizations and individuals unite across the country for a national effort to uplift the needs, voices, and experiences of survivors. Congress declared the month of October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989. For DVAM 2024, […]
On Sept. 30, the U.S. Farm Bill quietly expired, and it could place agricultural, environmental, and nutrition programs in jeopardy. As Food & Wine reports, while the Farm Bill (a $1.5 trillion federal legislation package) actually “expired” in 2018, it has been surviving thanks to a five-year legislative package to ensure farmers have access to everything from crop […]
The question of whether a 2-year-old beaver named Nibi can stay with the rescuers she has known since she was a baby or must be released into the wild was resolved Thursday when the Massachusetts governor stepped in to protect Nibi. As the Associated Press (AP) reports, the state issued a permit to Newhouse Wildlife Rescue for Nibi to […]
In 2024, Gap has been on a collaboration roll and shows no sign of stopping. And why should they, when this year alone it embarked on successful partnerships with Dôen, Madhappy and Palace. Now, Los Angeles-based label Cult Gaia joins that roster. As Fashionista reports, their collaborative collection, which launched on Oct. 10, bridges Gap’s expertise in essentials with Cult Gaia’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]