Apple is loosening its App Store restrictions and opening the marketplace up to retro game emulators. In an update on Friday, Apple announced that game emulators can come to the App Store globally and offer downloadable games. Apple says those games must comply with “all applicable laws,” though — an indication it will ban apps that provide […]
While you Watch the Total Solar Eclipse, Weather Experts say You’ll also be able to Feel It
Today, April 8, 2024 is the day! Today, a total solar eclipse will alter weather conditions on the Earth’s surface while the astronomical marvel unfolds in the sky. As CNN reports, changes to temperature, wind speed and humidity occur as the moon crosses in front of the sun and casts a shadow on Earth’s surface during a […]
Experts say it’s Not a Good Idea to Bring pets to Experience the Total Solar Eclipse – Here’s Why
An eclipse itself isn’t dangerous for domestic animals such as dogs and cats, but experts say it’s probably best to not bring pets to experience the April 2024 total solar eclipse. As USA Today reports, experts’ biggest concern is not what’s happening in the sky but on the ground as crowds of excited and anxious people gather, said Dr. […]
April National Donate Life Month – Donors are Superstars!
There’s a lot to see in the sky this April. In the short time span of only thirty days, there will be both a solar eclipse AND a meteor shower, making it a pretty special time for two such rare occurrences. But there’s something else that makes April special, too: It’s National Donate Life Month! […]
Serena Williams enters the Beauty Biz with WYN
Star tennis player Serena Williams is launching WYN Beauty, becoming the latest celebrity to break into the beauty business. The new brand is described as “clean, high-performing, skin-loving makeup designed for life, not just a photo finish. A true reflection of the poetry in motion that Serena is on the court, it’s makeup you can move […]
Carvel is getting Orange Dreamy Creamy for its 90th Birthday Celebration
To celebrate its 90th birthday, Carvel is getting nostalgic, bringing back a flavor that fans haven’t seen in more than 50 years — the Orange Dreamy Creamy Soft Serve. And it’s being served in multiple ways so fans can pick their favorite way of enjoying it. As Food & Wine reports, in total, there are […]
Should You Buy a House Now or Wait?
With mortgage rates remaining just under 7% and the Federal Reserve holding off on lowering interest rates, is 2024 a good time to buy a house? According to the experts at Yahoo Finance, there are many factors to consider. It’s not all about mortgage rates. Housing inventory, finding the best mortgage lender, and getting a fair price on a […]
Toast to your Favorite Brew on New Beer’s Eve!
Once upon a time, the beer lovers of the United States were very sad. The government ratified the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1920, banning all intoxicating liquors, including beer, beginning the period of American history we now know as Prohibition. However, in 1933, the government saw the light and President Roosevelt ended […]
This Day in Music History – April 5th
1956 – Paramount Pictures signed Elvis Presley to a three-movie deal. 1956 – Capitol Tower, the home of Capitol Records in Hollywood, CA, was dedicated. It was the first circular office tower designed in America. It is 13 stories tall and 92 feet in diameter. 1960 – The Everly Brothers opened their first British tour […]
Doja Cat Expands Her Scarlet Universe with ‘Scarlet II: Claude Frollo’
Doja Cat, the dynamic force in music, has further broadened her “Scarlet” narrative with the release of “Scarlet II: Claude Frollo,” a deluxe edition of her compelling fourth studio album. This expanded version introduces fans to seven additional tracks, each weaving into the intricate tapestry of the “Scarlet” saga with titles like “Masc,” “Acknowledge Me,” […]