Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories The Republican party has published its 2024 platform, calling for a “return to common sense.” The brief document offers an aggressive legislative […]
This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my disclosure policy. Cheesecake is my absolute FAVORITE dessert! I have perfected my method and I can’t wait to teach you how to make cheesecake in this ultimate step-by-step guide. You’re on your way to being a cheesecake-making […]
We’re throwing a pesto party, and you’re invited! With all the herby, savory goodness of traditional basil pesto, this CREAMY dairy-free pesto SAUCE is endlessly versatile and almost too easy. It comes together in just 5 minutes with 7 simple ingredients! This sauce is delicious on everything from pasta to veggies and beyond. Let’s get […]
Picture this: You’re finally getting some much-needed rest after a long day with your little one. Suddenly, you hear a soft coo coming from the device on your nightstand. It’s your baby monitor, letting you know your bundle of joy is awake. But have you ever wondered how these magical devices actually work? Well, get […]
Let’s be real. Sometimes, “routine” and “summer” don’t exactly go hand-in-hand. For me, at least, I can spend one day tackling an entire to-do list and the next doing pretty much nothing—meaning dinner on day two is not at the top of my priority list. One of my favorite ways to enjoy a carefree day […]
Yesterday I kicked off our Summer School with an introduction to how I approach styling every space in my home. If you missed that post, be sure to go back and get the foundations so you are ready to tackle one of the most important — yet often neglected — areas of the home. This […]
American Airlines is giving more benefits to their AAdvantage members, including paying for in-flight WiFi with miles and the ability to purchase Flagship Lounge passes. American Airlines flyers now have additional benefits with the carrier, all without holding additional elite status or a credit card. The new bonuses were announced ahead of the long […]
Jennie of BLACKPINK has apologized after a video surfaced of smoking a vape indoors. The video, which was released on July 2nd as part of a vlog on her personal YouTube channel, showed the K-pop singer vaping while getting her hair and makeup done by members of her team. After some fans criticized her actions […]
Richard Gere has joined George Clooney’s upcoming espionage thriller series The Agency at Paramount+. He joins the previously cast Michael Fassbender and Jeffrey Wright. The series follows Martian (Fassbender), “a covert CIA agent ordered to abandon his undercover life and return to London Station. When the love he left behind reappears, romance reignites. “His career, […]
Around 2010 or so, Samsung cameras came with an online service: Social Network Services. It enabled pictures to be unloaded wirelessly to social media with minimum hassle, which back then wasn’t quite as easily accomplished as it is today. Sadly they shuttered the service in 2021, leaving that generation of cameras, like so many connected […]
