May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and as the temperatures warm up, the ticks begin to emerge and concerns about the disease increase. This time of year, both people and pets alike are bound to come across ticks, which could potentially lead to illnesses such as lyme disease. As USA Today reports, while tick exposure […]
In the early morning hours of May 5-6, the Eta Aquarids meteor shower is expected to peak, giving stargazers the chance to see a cosmic light show of shooting stars. As USA Today reports, the Eta Aquarids meteors, which are created by debris from Halley’s Comet, are renowned for their speed. They enter Earth’s atmosphere […]
The Flower Moon will light up the night sky on the first day of May, which marks the midpoint between summer and spring. May’s full moon, known as the Flower Moon, will peak on Friday, May 1. As USA Today reports, the Flower Moon was given that name because it falls in the middle of […]
Trader Joe’s is opening 18 new stores across 12 states over the next several months, continuing the chain’s very steady, very intentional expansion across the country. As Delish reports, the new batch of openings will land in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Utah, and Washington. The full list of stores opening […]
Hesitancy around vaccines has spilled over to pet owners in recent years, sparking concern about the resurgence of rabies, a virus that’s nearly always fatal. As USA Today reports, some pet owners argue against vaccinating dogs – over concerns that vaccines shorten the canines’ lifespans or beliefs that vaccines can cause autism in dogs. But autism’s […]
The top prosecutor in Texas announced on April 13 that his office had launched an investigation into Lululemon over the potential presence of toxic “forever chemicals” in the activewear, despite the company claiming the allegation is false. As USA Today reports, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he opened the probe to determine whether the clothing company had misled […]
Bluetick coonhounds must be courageous, amenable, friendly and fearless to be considered fit to carry the torch held by the 11 University of Tennessee Smokey mascots before them. Now, as USA Today reports, two-year-old Neyland will follow in the paw prints of his predecessors as “Smokey XII” to become the very first rescue dog to assume the […]
After a two-year experimental run, an updated track forecast cone graphic moves into a starring role with the National Hurricane Center this summer. As USA Today reports, the new graphic, to debut when the first tropical storm forms, is one of several changes the hurricane center is making for the Atlantic season that starts June 1. Members of […]
Victoria’s Secret is looking for a new angel to walk their storied runway show − and it just might be you. As USA Today reports, the famed lingerie brand announced Thursday, April 2, that they were launching an open casting call for a new angel to be plucked from the masses to not only walk in their fashion show but also […]
The Wendy’s fast food chain is hiring for a new position, and it’s not for flipping patties on the grill. Instead, the new “employee” will test-taste burgers on camera, all for a six-figure paycheck. As USA Today reports, through a new contest, Wendy’s is looking to hire a Chief Tasting Officer, who will take on an independent contractor role […]