On December 29, 2024, the Carter Center announced the death of Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, at his longtime home in Plains, Georgia. At 100 years old, he was the longest-living president in American history. Throughout (and beyond) his time in office, Carter’s wife, Rosalynn Carter, was a stalwart partner and confident. […]
The best vanilla colognes are generally a bold choice. Sure, vanilla has become shorthand for can’t-fail, baseline appeal. Everyone likes vanilla, even if their individual favorite flavor is something different. Because of this, the word has now taken on new, less positive, meaning: plain, boring, safe, milquetoast. But funny enough, vanilla is anything but safe […]
The Irish singer makes his second SNL appearance showcasing his 2024 standout track and covering a Christmas classic Hozier‘s second Saturday Night Live musical guest appearance saw performances of “Too Sweet,” his 2024 standout, and of the Pogues‘ 1987 song “Fairytale of New York.” The Irish singer, who debuted on SNL in 2014 by playing […]
Sabrina Carpenter wants to know if NPR is hiring! The pop star packed her sultry, country-tinged Tiny Desk performance Friday with sweet storytimes of the songs on Short ‘n Sweet as she joked about the radio station’s “working environment.” “NPR, I’ve been watching this show… everyone says this, whatever. You guys are great! You guys […]
It takes a lot of energy for marine mammals, birds, and reptiles to get around. Some humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) populations travel 5,000 miles every year. Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) migrate along the coasts of Argentina and Chile in search of food. To conserve crucial energy, migratory animals have adapted to swim at similar relative […]
Matthew Sweet has given an update after suffering a stroke in October while in Toronto, forcing him to cancel his cross-country tour. His family and friends started a GoFundMe to help cover his medical costs as he does not have insurance and has lost income from being unable to tour. A note from Sweet was […]
Just 31 Really Good Recipes For Every Day Of December, From Crockpot-Ready Dinners To Zero-Effort Sweet Treats I don’t know about you, but it feels like we just closed our eyes one night and woke up in the midst of the holiday season the next morning. This year, don’t panic over all the holiday cooking […]
Photograph: Wired Leesa Leesa makes some great mattresses, like the Sapira Chill that’s in our Best Mattresses guide and the Legend Chill that’s recommended in our Best Cooling Mattresses guide. Leesa’s Black Friday sale has kicked into gear with 30 percent off mattresses, plus two free pillows. It’s a nice discount to find on Leesa’s […]
Katy Perry paid tribute to Sabrina Carpenter following the pop singer’s performance in Los Angeles at the Kia Forum earlier this week. “soooo @sabrinacarpenter show was too short but so sweet 🍬,” Perry wrote on Instagram alongside a series of photos from the show, including her and Carpenter posing backstage. “Thanks for solidifying my FUNTIE status with […]
Today’s mass-produced tomatoes often grow to palm-sized proportions, but their naturally occurring ancestors were far smaller fruits. They were also sweeter and more flavorful due to their lower water content compared to the red fruits found in grocery stores—but recent genetic discoveries have unlocked the path to attaining the best of both worlds. Using CRISPR […]
