insert_link Tech Made Simple Facebook loses bid to block a potentially major change to EU data sharing The Verge reports that Ireland’s High Court has dismissed Facebook’s bid to block a European Union privacy regulation — created by the Irish Data Protection Commission (IDPC) — that could interrupt the flow of data from the EU to the US, The Wall Street Journal reports. Facebook first appealed the order in part because it claimed the Commission and the EU’s other privacy regulators were moving too quickly and hadn’t given the company […] todayMay 19, 2021
insert_link Food & Drink This Summer United Airlines will start selling White Claw Hard Seltzers, Wine, Beer and a new Snack Menu on longer flights For those comfortable enough to fly again, United Airlines has just announced that, starting in June, it will offer White Claw along with beer, wine and a new snack menu for (contactless) purchase on most flights more than two hours long. The move gives United bragging rights as the first major airline to serve the super popular hard seltzer onboard its flights. In addition to White Claw Mango, which will […] todayMay 19, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement HGTV Stars Drew and Jonathan Scott return for new episodes of “Property Brothers: Forever Home” this month Home renovation superstars Drew and Jonathan Scott will rework humdrum houses into enduring family dream homes in the new season of popular HGTV series Property Brothers: Forever Home, premiering Wednesday, May 26, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The fresh episodes, also available to stream the same day on discovery+, will follow the Brothers as they unlock a home's full potential through renovation and redesign to create the perfect place that families […] todayMay 18, 2021
insert_link Food & Drink America’s Fast Food giants and others give the COVID-19 vaccine push a real Shot in the Arm The global COVID-19 mass vaccination effort is in full swing — and major companies, including America's fast food giants — are joining the battle to nudge citizens into getting their shot in the arm. As President Joe Biden applauds the "great milestone" in the fight against the coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) sparked a furor this week by relaxing mask requirements for fully vaccinated people. However, the path […] todayMay 18, 2021
insert_link Food & Drink An Official Harry Potter Butterbeer Bar Is Opening in June in NYC Food & Wine reports that on June 3, a new attraction for Harry Potter fans will be opening in New York City's Flatiron District: The world's first and only official Harry Potter flagship store. The three-floor, 21,000-square-foot-plus space promises to "house the largest collection of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts products under one roof." But fans already drowning in Harry Potter merch may be more interested in this latest announcement: […] todayMay 18, 2021
insert_link Tech Made Simple If you love Apple’s Space Gray accessories, you’d better get them now before they’re gone for good If you want a space gray Apple accessory, such as a Magic Mouse, Keyboard, or Trackpad, now is the time to get one because they’re being discontinued. On Apple’s store page, they’re currently for sale but with a “while supplies last” message (via MacRumors). Apple confirmed to The Verge that it will no longer sell the space gray accessories after stock runs out, but the silver variants will still be available. The message […] todayMay 18, 2021
insert_link Fashion Moschino will make it’s NYC Fashion Week debut in September WWD reports that Moschino is making its New York Fashion Week debut this September. The Milan-based brand will showcase its women’s spring 2022 collection, designed by creative director Jeremy Scott, on September 9th in a still-undisclosed location. Moschino, which tapped Scott as creative director in October 2013, traditionally presents its women’s main collections at Milan Fashion Week. Over the past few years, it has hosted shows around the globe to […] todayMay 18, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement The National Hardware Show announces a return to Las Vegas in 2021 for its 75th Anniversary The National Hardware Show® (NHS) will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center on October 21 - 23, 2021 for its 75th anniversary edition. Not only will the Show take place in the Convention Center’s new West Hall, it will also offer updated health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe experience. According to their website, NHS decided on its October dates because 70% of their fan base surveyed requested the […] todayMay 17, 2021
insert_link Food & Drink Red Lobster wants YOU to be their Chief Biscuit Officer If you’ve ever been to Red Lobster, then you know the experience is all about the biscuits. They’re flaky, warm, salty, and cheesy. To celebrate National Biscuit Day on May 14, Red Lobster is celebrating in a major way for all the Cheddar Bay Biscuit fans out there. The seafood restaurant chain announced last week that it’s launching the “Big Cheese” Biscuit Sweepstakes, which will name one lucky winner the company’s Chief Biscuit […] todayMay 17, 2021