As the United States celebrated its birthday last week, so too did a culinary staple – the Caesar salad. In fact, July 4 was the 100th anniversary of the birth of the dish; today it’s commonly seen in Italian restaurants throughout the U.S., but its origin stems neither from Italy nor the United States. In […]
Read moreJuly 04, 2024
In addition to breakdancing making its debut in the Olympics this year, Peacock’s coverage will also include a personalized daily summary of results and highlights with an AI-trained model that replicates the voice of legendary broadcaster Al Michaels. Do you believe in miracles? In this edition: summer fun and hot dog drama alongside our favorite […]
Read moreJune 28, 2024
Have you ever needed a place to put your tater tots, but don’t want to trust them in the same pocket with your phone or keys? You’re in luck! In honor of the 20th anniversary of “Napoleon Dynamite,” the tater tot titans at Ore-Ida have released pants with a pocket specifically designed to hold and […]
Read moreJune 20, 2024
Author: Isabel Lenzen According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, migration rates show that 8.6% of the U.S.’s population moved in 2022, which is a 4% increase over 2021. In a trend that’s persisted before and after the pandemic, many Americans aren’t confining their moves to their current city’s limits. Instead, 67% left […]
Read moreJune 14, 2024
I scream, you scream, we all scream for … frozen emulsified desserts? Stemming from a recent TikTok uproar, experts have explained that some of summer’s most iconic treats, like the Drumstick cone, are not entirely made of actual ice cream, but rather filled with emulsifiers that help the dessert keep its structural integrity. In this […]
Read moreJune 14, 2024
Looking for more space for you, your partner, and your 18 kids? You’re in luck – a 500-year-old mansion is up for sale in England that once housed a nobleman and his entire 20-person family. In this edition: June is National Homeownership Month, big news involving the beloved Costco hot dog deal, and challenges to […]
Read moreJune 07, 2024
Author: Katie Ziraldo 32.7% of people listed monthly costs as their top priority when choosing a loan type. Realists were 43.8% more likely to hesitate to get an ARM than optimists due to the potential for higher interest rates. Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) made up 6.7% of all new home loan applications to lenders, according to the Mortgage […]
Read moreJune 06, 2024
Fast food – a luxury item? According to a recent survey, nearly 80% of Americans now view fast food as a luxury and are eating it less often. Unfortunately, not even Big Macs are safe from inflation. In this edition: Home prices hit another all-time high, consumer confidence is rising and more homes are available […]
Read moreMay 31, 2024
Looking to get off the grid but not feeling the mountain hermit vibes? A beachfront cottage in the Florida Keys running off a rain cistern and solar panels, and only accessible by boat or plane, may be for you! In this edition: Check out the latest Build-A-Broker episode, a big Rocket ProSM TPO anniversary, and […]
Read moreMay 24, 2024
McDonald’s announced their newest McFlurry flavor last week: the Grandma McFlurry, which combines hard candy pieces, syrup and vanilla ice cream into what basically amounts to a Werther’s Original. Next for McDonald’s: fixing the McFlurry machines so we can actually try the new flavor. In this edition: the good and the bad of AI, April […]
Read moreMay 17, 2024
