The article provides a practical 7-day plan for adopting an adult dog in autumn, emphasizing the importance of a structured routine, safety measures, and gradual socialization to reduce stress and build trust. It highlights common costly mistakes such as giving too much freedom too soon and skipping vet checks, and offers tips for health checks, behavior signals, and social introductions to ensure a successful transition for the dog and owner.
This fall marks a return to the era of oversharing in music, exemplified by artists like Lily Allen and Taylor Swift, who are openly revealing personal and emotional details about their lives and breakups through their lyrics, emphasizing that art can be both painful and healing.
Meghan and Harry enjoyed a festive autumn day at Lane Farms in Santa Barbara with their children Archie and Lilibet, engaging in pumpkin picking, corn maze exploring, and pumpkin carving, with Meghan showcasing a stylish brown padded jacket and black jeans. The family shared their fun on Instagram, highlighting seasonal traditions and upcoming product releases.
The article emphasizes the comforting and grounding qualities of root vegetables in autumn, highlighting their nutritional benefits, simple cooking methods like roasting, and their role in creating satisfying, steady energy meals that align with seasonal rhythms and promote a sense of home and mindfulness.
The UK is ending Daylight Savings Time this weekend, moving clocks back by one hour to Greenwich Mean Time, which can affect sleep patterns but also offers an extra hour of sleep. Experts recommend exposure to daylight to help regulate circadian rhythms during this transition.
A spectacular supermoon, also known as the Hunter's Moon and Harvest Moon, was visible in South West England, with stunning images captured over Dartmoor's Haytor Rocks and in Cornwall, marking the first such occurrence since November 2024 and highlighting its significance in autumnal traditions.
A spectacular supermoon, also known as the Hunter's Moon and Harvest Moon, illuminated skies worldwide, coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Festival in China, with more supermoons expected in November and December.
A three-year-old girl near York with a rare genetic condition called Hyper-IgE syndrome requires a bone marrow transplant in Newcastle, leading her family to consider relocating and undergo extensive treatment and isolation to improve her immune system.
After a chilly start to the season, Texas will experience milder temperatures this weekend with highs in the mid-70s today and upper-70s to around 80 on Saturday and Sunday. Rain chances are low until next Thursday, and a cold front is expected to bring cooler temperatures by Thursday or Friday, with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s.
Saturday in the Washington area was environmentally memorable with warm afternoon temperatures, vibrant autumn colors, and a bright full moon illuminating the night. The day showcased the beauty of the changing leaves, with the sun's rays creating a mesmerizing glow. The moon added a mystical touch to the night sky. The afternoon warmth was notable, with a high temperature of 86 degrees, just one degree shy of the all-time October 28 record. This warmth is unlikely to be surpassed until March, making Saturday a standout day in winter memory.
The windy and dry weather continues with a chance of a stray shower ending by sunset. Winds will moderate tonight but may pick up again tomorrow, resulting in a cool and autumnal day. Foliage colors in the Mid-Atlantic are not yet at peak, with West Virginia showing solid color but lower elevations still waiting. Tropical Storm Sean may develop in the eastern Atlantic within the next week, with a 70 percent chance of becoming the next named storm.
Today's Wordle hint suggests using Netflix shows as a clue, while the clue itself indicates that the word has more consonants than vowels. The author successfully guessed the word "binge" and shares its etymology, which originated from the English dialect word "binch" meaning "to fill up" or "to soak." "Binge" now commonly refers to excessive consumption, such as binge-watching TV shows or binge-eating junk food. The author also invites readers to play a competitive Wordle game against them.
As October approaches, here are seven spooky game recommendations to get you in the Halloween spirit. From narrative-driven horror game Scarlet Hollow to adventure game Night in the Woods, these games offer atmospheric settings and intriguing storylines. Other recommendations include 3D platformer Pumpkin Jack, The Sims 4 Spooky Stuff expansion pack, Red Dead Redemption 2, Death's Door, and trick-or-treat role-playing game Costume Quest. Whether you're into gothic horror, exploration, combat, or Halloween-themed fun, there's a game on this list to suit your tastes.
Today's Wordle puzzle hint is "Christmas" and the clue is that the word begins and ends with consonants. The author shares their experience of solving the Wordle and successfully guessing the word "carol." They reflect on the irony of the Christmas-themed word on the first day of autumn. The etymology of "carol" is explained, tracing its origins to a round dance with singing. The author also invites readers to play a competitive Wordle game against them.
