Labor Day 2025: Most stores like Walmart, Trader Joe's, and many restaurants will be open, but with potentially modified hours. Check specific locations for details. However, major banks, the post office, and the stock market will be closed. Costco will also be closed. Grocery stores like Kroger...
Drugstore, a Hamptons pop-up, created a viral smoothie called the 'Velvet Rope'. This $20 drink, with its distinctive purple stripes and unique ingredients, including ashwagandha and collagen, has become a must-have. A partnership with the exclusive Dorsia club allows members to preorder and pick up the smoothie via...
South Australia is banning fish-shaped soy sauce bottles to reduce plastic pollution. This follows a 2023 law banning other single-use plastics. While recyclable, the small size of these bottles hinders proper recycling. The ban, starting Monday, targets pre-filled 30ml containers with lids. Larger bottles and sachets remain...
Energy prices are rising faster than inflation in the US, impacting air conditioning costs. Experts advise raising the thermostat a few degrees when away for extended periods to save energy, especially in dry climates. However, in humid areas, turning off the AC completely can cause mold. The best...
A couple traded bustling New York City for a seemingly idyllic beach town, hoping for a quieter life. Initially charmed by the summer vibe, they quickly regretted their decision as winter arrived. The seasonal town became isolating, lacking the vibrant culture and community they cherished in NYC. Missing...
Meghan Markle's Netflix show, "With Love, Meghan," returns with a new season showcasing her lifestyle brand, As Ever. The show features celebrity guests and focuses on cooking, connection, and creative activities like jewelry-making and stationery. As Ever, launched in spring 2025, offers a range of products emphasizing small indulgences...
This year's Burning Man festival in Nevada's Black Rock Desert is facing challenging weather. Attendees are experiencing dust and wind, with a 30-60% chance of rain, hail, and thunderstorms predicted through Wednesday. Slow-moving storms could bring heavier rainfall, but moisture may reduce dust. Conditions should improve from...
After his death, the family of 92-year-old Dan Pelzer discovered a 109-page list of the 3,599 books he'd read since 1962. Dan, a social worker and Peace Corps volunteer, borrowed heavily from the Columbus Metropolitan Library, which now shares his reading list online. The library reports millions have...
Minnesota State Fair food and ride prices have significantly increased this year due to rising costs of ingredients and labor. Vendors like Tino's Pizza and Butcher Boys report price hikes of 30-40%, citing increased meat and labor costs. A round-trip Skyride, previously $6, now costs double for a...
Llamas and alpacas, both camelids originating in North America, are often confused. Key differences include size (llamas are twice as heavy), ear and face shape (llamas have banana-shaped ears and longer faces), and hair texture (llamas have coarse hair, alpacas have soft, silky hair). Llamas are used as pack...
