October is finally here, and with it comes more fall foliage reaching its peak throughout the U.S. As USA Today reports, each year, as trees begin to store a chemical called chlorophyll, their leaves lose their green coloring, leaving yellow, orange, red, brown, and sometimes purple tints instead. The changing of the leaves draws nature enthusiasts, often […]
Get ready for one of the most magical nights of the year! Tonight, the Super Harvest Moon – the first super moon of 2025 – will rise, appearing bigger, brighter, and closer than usual. This stunning full moon marks the closest full moon to the autumn equinox and has guided farmers for centuries as they […]
No matter how you drink your coffee – black, sweetened or frothy – there’s a deal for you this National Coffee Day, celebrated on September 29 annually (International Coffee Day is just two days away, on October 1)! Today, restaurants, convenience stores and brands alike are toasting the made-up holiday by giving away free coffee or serving […]
One of the most highly anticipated fashion events of the entire year, Fall New York Fashion Week, kicks off today, September 11, and runs through the 16th in the Big Apple. The event will offer a glimpse into the new year, as designers reveal collections for spring/summer 2026. As USA Today reports, February’s New York Fashion […]
Turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and states’ beginning to take more control of their own vaccine decisions threaten to fracture the once-national consensus around immunization, setting the stage for a reorganization of the way vaccination recommendations work across the United States. As NBC News reports, the moves together point toward […]
Melania Trump is carving out a new role in the Trump administration as the first lady of Technology, the New York Post reports. She will focus on advancing AI technology, first by leading the Presidential AI Challenge. As PCMag reports, the competition invites school-aged children to submit projects related to “the study, development, or use of an AI method or […]
Cracker Barrel has served up a redesign of its iconic folksy logo as something minimalist and modern, but some customers – and Wall Street traders – are sending it back to the kitchen. As USA Today reports, the 55-year-old restaurant and retail store chain, based in Lebanon, Tennessee, announced on Aug. 19 changes to its logo, […]
As Americans spend a lot of time outdoors to soak up some sun and enjoy the last days of summer vacation, more and more are being sickened by ticks, tiny creatures that can transmit a number of serious diseases. As USA Today reports, on July 31 Justin Timberlake shared the news on Instagram that he is one […]
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is recognized annually on August 4. With the invention of chocolate chip cookies dating back about a century, it is no wonder this dessert, ranked “most popular dish” on YouGov’s survey, has its own day. Here is what to know about National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, including how it came […]
The hurricane map in the Atlantic Ocean may be nearly blank now, but forecasters say that may not last much longer, as several signs point to an uptick in activity across the basin. “The tropical environment should become more conducive for Atlantic hurricane activity in the next few weeks,” said Colorado State University meteorologist Phil Klotzbach in a July […]