• Health

    Community suppers fight loneliness in Maine : NPR

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    Community Plate seeks to bring people together over shared potluck suppers of classic casseroles. Marsden Shetterly/for NPR hide caption toggle caption Marsden Shetterly/for NPR Back in 2023, Karl Schatz and Margaret Hathaway, a husband and wife team, had recently published two volumes of the Maine Community Cookbook when they heard that the U.S. surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, had declared an epidemic of loneliness. Murthy wrote, “It is associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, depression, anxiety, and premature death.” Loneliness is as risky as smoking 15 cigarettes a day or never exercising, he elaborated. Hathaway and Schatz’s…

  • Business

    After 100+ Scans, I Found the 6 Best QR Code Generators

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    When my friend opened his café, he was all about convenience. He wanted online menus, quick payment links, and an easy way for customers to follow his social media all through QR codes. So, he did what any small business owner would do: Googled a free QR code generator, made a few codes, and printed them on everything.

  • Business

    Disney Lifts Forecast With $1 Billion Streaming Goal, Abu Dhabi Park Deal And More – Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) reported fiscal second-quarter 2025 results on Wednesday. The company reported quarterly revenue growth of 7% year-on-year to $23.62 billion, beating the analyst consensus of $23.14 billion driven by its Entertainment and Experiences businesses. Adjusted EPS of $1.45 beat the analyst consensus of $1.20. The stock price gained after the earnings were released. Disney ended the quarter with 180.7 million Disney+ Core and Hulu subscriptions, up by 2.5 million over the prior quarter. The company reported 126.0 million Disney+ Core paid subscribers, an increase of 1.4 million over the preceding quarter. Also Read: Disney Marvel’s Thunderbolts Opens To $162 Million Globally According…

  • Fitness

    what I’ve been reading lately

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    Sharing a roundup of the books I’ve been reading lately and if I recommend adding them to your collection.  Hi friends! How was the weekend? We spent it in Phoenix for Liv’s dance competition. Her team did an amazing job, we enjoyed a family brunch, and I snuck away for a Lagree class – wins all around. For today’s post, I wanted to share a little recap of the books I’ve read lately. After a little bit of a drought, I’ve made way more time for reading recently. (I’ve also been slacking a little bit on Spanish studying and IHP…

  • Finance

    10 Eye-Opening Truths About Rotisserie Chickens Roasting Under Those Heat Lamps

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    Image by Lukas Rotisserie chickens have become the unofficial dinner solution for busy families everywhere. Hot, ready-to-eat, and temptingly priced, they seem like a no-brainer when you’re low on time or energy. But while they might look like a wholesome, affordable alternative to takeout, the truth simmering under those heat lamps isn’t always so savory. What’s really in that golden, juicy chicken? And how long has it been turning under the lights? Here are 10 truths about rotisserie chickens that might make you think twice before tossing one into your cart. 1. That Golden Color Isn’t Just Roasted Skin That…

  • Sports

    Packers, Giants players headline list of NFL veterans who could lose job to rookies

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    While the 2025 NFL Draft acts as a welcoming to the NFL of the next rookie class, it also signals an incoming doom for some veterans. After the draft, there are a number of veterans who should be feeling some heat after seeing their teams take younger players at their position. These veterans could see their playing time diminished in the 2025 season, and eventually lose their job altogether. Whether it be due to decline in play or a new coaching staff, these guys might be on the hot seat entering 2025. Christian Watson, WR, Green Bay Packers Watson is…

  • Business

    Etsy Rolls Out Spring Product Updates to Improve Seller Experience

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    Etsy has launched a series of product updates aimed at streamlining the seller experience and improving business management tools on the platform. The updates, announced April 25, 2025, focus on listing enhancements, shop management improvements, and expanded support options for sellers. Listing Creation Enhancements One of the most significant updates is the introduction of new photo tools within the Etsy Seller app. Sellers can now upload and edit images more efficiently, with features such as background photo processing and the ability to create and save custom filters. These tools are designed to save time and maintain a cohesive visual identity…

  • Sports

    Kathryn Bernardo, Nadine Lustre team up for ‘queenly’ project

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    Kathryn Bernardo and Nadine Lustre are set to team up for a new project. Image: Screengrab from Facebook/Star Magic Kathryn Bernardo and Nadine Lustre are bringing double star power to a new project they are set to headline together.  Star Magic teased the collaboration between the two stars on Wednesday, May 7, as they shared footage from the production set.  Article continues after this advertisement The 10-second clip showed a woman placing Bernardo and Lustre’s nameplate outside a production tent before it panned to a frame of a black clapperboard with the words “Project Queens.” “#ProjectQueens is ready to slay,”…

  • Business

    Catholic Africans Hope For A Black Pope, Know It’s a Long Shot

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    by Jeroslyn JoVonn May 7, 2025 African Catholics are enthusiastic about the possibility of a new pope who could reflect the continent’s growing influence within the Catholic Church With at least three African cardinals in the running to become the next Pope, African Catholics are excited by the prospect but remain cautiously optimistic. Cardinals Robert Sarah of Guinea, Peter Turkson of Ghana, and Fridolin Ambongo of Congo are among the African leaders considered “papabile”—a term Vatican watchers use for potential papal candidates. As the conclave of eligible cardinals prepares to gather in the Sistine Chapel on May 14, the stage…

  • Finance

    11 Yard Clues That Tip Off Thieves (and How to Erase Them in Minutes)

    May 7, 2025 - By 

    Image by Omri D. Cohen Most homeowners think about locks and alarms when it comes to home security, but burglars often decide whether to target a house long before reaching the door. In fact, your front yard, driveway, and landscaping could be quietly signaling that your home is easy prey. These subtle visual cues are like a welcome mat for thieves, and the worst part is that you might not even realize you’re giving off those signals. Here are 11 yard clues that can tip off burglars and exactly how to erase them in minutes to keep your home off…