A very powerful earthquake off Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka coast on July 30 triggered tsunami warnings as far away as French Polynesia and Chile, and was followed by an eruption of the most active volcano on the peninsula. The magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Russia is one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded, specifically ranking as the […]
Gastrointestinal cancers, which include colorectal, stomach and pancreatic cancer, are rising dramatically in younger adults, alarming the medical community, who state they aren’t fully sure why. Doctors say that even some of the possible causes require more research. As NBC News reports, according to a review published on July 17 in JAMA, gastrointestinal cancers have become the fastest-growing […]
Even though it was worn, scuffed, scratched and stained, the very first of the famed Hermès Birkin handbags, created and named for the late actor Jane Birkin, smashed auction records on July 10 as it sold for a staggering $10.1 million. As NBC News reports, following the sale, Sotheby’s described it on social media as the most […]
Local officials in several Texas counties have now confirmed a total of 80 fatalities in connection with the devastating flooding that happened over the weekend in and around the central Texas town of Kerrville. Among those deceased in Kerr County are 40 adults and 28 children, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said Sunday. Death Toll Rises, […]
There’s are just three days left to file a claim in Apple’s $95 million lawsuit settlement. As NBC News reports, back in January, Apple agreed to resolve a five-year-old lawsuit involving allegations that it surreptitiously activated Siri to record conversations through iPhones and other devices equipped with the virtual assistant for more than a decade. Who is eligible […]
Your next trip to Walmart could be more expensive, and according to the retail giant, it’s all because of the tariffs. As Food & Wine reports, on an analyst call last week, Doug McMillon, Walmart’s chief executive, shared that the retailer — America’s largest — could no longer guarantee keeping its prices as low as they have […]
Yes, Max is reverting its name back to HBO Max. Warner Bros. Discovery announced the rebrand, marking the fourth name change for the streaming service in the last decade, according to Variety. The change is happening this summer, just over two years after the company dropped “HBO” from the name to become simply “Max”. The decision […]
The 2025 Met Gala didn’t just make headlines—it made history with the theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” based on the recently published Met Museum book of the same name by Barnard College professor Dr. Monica L. Miller. Black Culture and Fashion Take Center Stage As Because of Them We Can reports, for the first time in […]
Final wardrobe preparations are being made for fashion’s biggest night. As NBC News reports, the Met Gala – held each year on the first Monday in May – is just a week away, and it will be providing celebrities with the most prestigious of red-carpeted runways – and staircases – to showcase the glamorous work of renowned […]
If it seems like everyone you know has been sick with the flu lately, you’re not alone. The United States is facing what seems to be one of the worst flu seasons in over 15 years. Doctor’s office visits for influenza and flu hospitalizations have reached the highest levels since the 2009-2010 swine flu pandemic […]