“Choosin’ Texas” Gives Ella Langley One of the Longest No. 1 Runs Ever

Ella Langley’s breakthrough run with “Choosin’ Texas” has reached another historic milestone, with the country star’s signature hit securing a 17th non-consecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. That achievement puts Langley in rare company. “Choosin’ Texas” has now surpassed the 16-week reign achieved by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men with […]

“Storm on Sesame Street” takes on Extreme Weather for Kids and Families

Oscar the Grouch in trash can on Sesame Street

As hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other extreme weather events disrupt more families, Sesame Workshop is expanding its efforts to help young children understand what is happening, prepare for emergencies and cope with what comes afterward. As AccuWeather reports, the nonprofit behind PBS’s Sesame Street has launched a new Extreme Weather response initiative, beginning with the […]

New GTA 6 Trailer Is Coming Soon, But It’ll Be a Netflix Exclusive for a Few Hours

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Rockstar Games is ready to unleash an even longer trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, providing a deeper look at the much-anticipated game before its November release. But this time, the company is premiering the video exclusively on Netflix. As PCMag reports, when Rockstar announced the trailer, titled “Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look,” gamers quickly […]

The World Mourns the Passing of Jackie, the Big Bear Bald Eagle

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Jackie, the Big Bear Bald Eagle who, with her partner Shadow, captivated the world for a decade, passed away at the age of fourteen at the Ojai Raptor Center on Monday, August 10. Yesterday, the Ojai Raptor Center – which has been treating Jackie with round-the-clock care and every treatment from every specialist imaginable since […]

FDA Approves mRNA Flu Vaccine

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new seasonal flu vaccine from Moderna that uses mRNA technology, the drugmaker announced last week. As CBS News reports, the new vaccine is called mFLUSIVA, and it’s approved for adults ages 50 and older. It’s the first influenza vaccine using mRNA technology to receive FDA approval. The […]

Charlie Puth Joins Lucky Brand as its new Brand Ambassador

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Lucky Brand is bridging music, fashion and culture to create a more meaningful connection with consumers this fall by announcing Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer Charlie Puth as its newest brand ambassador. As WWD reports, the brand said the partnership reinforces its longstanding connection to music and reflects a broader strategy to “meet consumers where fashion […]

It’s Not Too Late to do your August Home Maintenance

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August is a good time for home maintenance, especially to prepare for the upcoming fall and winter. Key tasks include inspecting and cleaning gutters, checking the roof for damage, inspecting the exterior, and maintaining the HVAC system. Other important tasks include inspecting and cleaning windows and screens, checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and scheduling a chimney sweep […]

August is National Panini Month, and August 11 is National Panini Day, so Let’s Do All Things Panini!

Toasted Caprese Panini Sandwich

National Panini Month is the perfect time to celebrate the hot, melty sandwich on a beautiful August day. Panini’s originated in Italy, and are basically a grilled sandwich made with non-sliced bread. Sargento Foods founded National Panini Month in 2008, but some folks decided that didn’t go far enough, so National Panini Day made it […]

Demi Vollering sella su segunda corona del Tour de France Femmes con victoria en la etapa final

Demi Vollering dejó poco espacio para el suspenso cuando el Tour de France Femmes llegó a sus últimos kilómetros en Niza. La estrella neerlandesa conquistó el domingo su segundo título del Tour de France Femmes, completando la carrera de nueve etapas con una contundente victoria en la jornada final y transformando lo que había sido […]

Demi Vollering Seals Second Tour de France Femmes Crown With Final-Stage Victory

Demi Vollering left little room for suspense by the time the Tour de France Femmes reached its final kilometers in Nice. The Dutch star captured her second Tour de France Femmes championship Sunday, completing the nine-stage race with a commanding victory on the final day and turning what had been an eight-second advantage into a […]