The Samsung partnership will give Kohler smart shower users another way to control their setups. | Image: Kohler Samsung is integrating Kohler’s Anthem luxury smart showers into its SmartThings ecosystem, allowing users to control the shower, adjust its temperature, set timers, and manage presets, as well as monitor water usage through SmartThings-compatible devices. Kohler’s Anthem smart showers can be operated using physical controllers mounted inside the showers or in a bathroom using the Kohler Konnect app on a smartphone or through existing integrations with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Home. This new partnership will expand the remote control options for Anthem installations to the SmartThings app running on Samsung smart TVs, hubs, and mobile devices. It will also allow the smart showers to be integrated into automated... Continue reading…

The dockworkers strike on the East and Gulf Coasts set off panic buying of toilet paper and paper towels at a Costco on Staten Island, the New York Post reports.

A hacking group tied to Russian intelligence tried to worm its way into the systems of dozens of Western think tanks, journalists and former military and intelligence officials, Microsoft and U.S. authorities said Thursday.The group, known as Star Blizzard to cyberespionage...

In a move that has left hurricane victims across North Carolina both confused and sticky-handed, Vice President Kamala Harris announced that, instead of financial aid, all survivors of Hurricane Helene would be receiving complimentary memberships to the prestigious Jelly of the Month Club. “People keep asking what the federal government is going to do for the victims of Hurricane Helene,” said Harris at a press conference while holding a small jar of rhubarb marmalade. “And I thought, what better way to show solidarity than by giving them something they can really use? Everyone loves jelly!” The announcement came after growing criticism of the administration’s decision to divert $200 billion in disaster relief funds to Ukraine, leaving North Carolina residents high and dry—well, except for all the flooding. Harris, however, was quick to reassure citizens that the Jelly of the Month Club is “the gift that keeps on giving.” “Every month, you’ll receive a new, exciting flavor delivered right to your FEMA tent or whatever form of temporary housing you’ve managed to find,” she explained. “From boysenberry to elderflower, this is what healing looks like, people!” Reporters were visibly baffled, with one local news anchor from Wilmington blurting out, “But we need money for rebuilding! People are homeless!” Harris, unfazed, smiled brightly and responded, “Exactly! And think about it: while you’re rebuilding, wouldn’t it be nice to have a delightful spread on your bread? Imagine the joy of smearing a fine quince jelly on your FEMA-issued crackers while waiting for construction to begin. It’s about creating moments of happiness in times of need.” A FEMA official, when asked for comment, added that while funds are tight, they’re “exploring creative options” to provide additional support to disaster victims, including offering a “Jam-Making Kit” to those still without running water or electricity. Critics have already begun calling the initiative “tone-deaf,” but Harris stood by the decision. “You know, when my family went through hard times, we didn’t always have the things we wanted either,” she reflected. “But what we did have was a good peanut butter and jelly sandwich. And that kept us going.” Several prominent Democrats defended the plan, with Speaker of the House Hakeem Jeffries calling it “a bold reimagining of disaster relief.” He went on to say, “In these times, we must think outside the box—or in this case, inside the jar.” Meanwhile, across North Carolina, flood-ravaged residents were seen cautiously opening their first shipments of jelly, with many expressing confusion. “I’ve lost everything, my house is underwater, but now I have gooseberry preserves,” said one Wilmington resident, holding up a jar. “I guess I can spread it on the soggy bread FEMA gave us?” Another hurricane survivor was overheard saying, “I don’t know how to make this into a roof for my house, but I guess it’s better than nothing. Sort of.” In an effort to clarify the program’s long-term impact, Harris hinted that future disaster victims might also receive subscriptions to Fruitcake of the Month or, for the extra needy, the Assorted Condiment Basket. “Remember,” Harris concluded, “Jelly is like the yellow school bus. Who doesn’t love a yellow school bus? So, let’s all enjoy some sweet relief and stop complaining.” The post BREAKING: In lieu of aid, Kamala Harris enrolls all victims of Hurricane Helene in the Jelly of the Month Club appeared first on Genesius Times.

U.S. — Athletic contests aren't just for athletes anymore. There's a fun new sport sweeping the nation, and it's perfect for just about anyone who's ever gotten winded walking up a single flight of stairs.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the uncontrolled reentry of part of a Falcon 9 rocket that delivered passengers to the International Space Station in a capsule that will return stranded astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to Earth next year.

A new physical model suggests meltwater from thawing permafrost on Russia's Yamal Peninsula can unlock methane sources at depth, triggering explosions that open enormous craters at the surface.

Images captured by Curiosity's onboard cameras show several large tears in the tire of one of the rover's wheels. However, the damage does not appear to be slowing the roaming robot down.

The Thule Inuit people and Norse both hunted walrus in the High Arctic in the 13th century, according to a new study.

You might remember Pamela Jayne Soles (also known as PJ Soles) as one of the famous scream queens of the ‘70s, with credits in hit movies like Halloween and Carrie. The Frankfurt-born actress began her career in the spotlight with modeling gigs and commercials after moving to the US for college. She soon dropped out to follow the fame that she had quickly achieved with the role of Norma Watson in Carrie. She followed up with a few more TV movies, classic hits, and then comedy before her career went down from its peak. Where is PJ Soles now? CARRIE, from left: P.J. Soles, Katie Irving, Nancy Allen, Betty Buckley, 1976 After her 1976 breakthrough role, Soles starred alongside her co-star-turned-ex-husband Dennis Quaid in Our Winning Season and landed another part alongside Jamie Lee Curtis in Halloween. Although her characters did not survive in either of her scream hits, Soles’ delivery in both was unforgettable. The ‘80s marked her transition into comedy after her attempt with the cult classic Rock ‘n’ Roll High School, in which she played a high school student who joined a popular punk band. Next came Private Benjamin with Goldie Hawn and then Stripes with Bill Murray. These opened doors to more movies and series well into the mid-90s. PJ soles Instagram Where is PJ Soles now? Most of Soles’ roles in the early 2000s were nods to her breakthrough scream queen ones, thanks to a nostalgic demand for classics. The Local H band from Illinois even made an album titled Whatever Happened To PJ Soles in 2004 after her appearance as Riff Randell in The Donnas’ “Too Bad About Your Girl.” STRIPES, from left: Bill Murray, P.J. Soles, 1981. ©Columbia/courtesy Everett Collection More recently, Soles has returned to her original genre via low-budget films and regularly attended horror conventions where she loves to connect with fans. She is a mother of two from her third marriage to Skip Holm, whom she divorced in 1998. Next up: ‘American Pickers’ Hosts Frank Fritz And Mike Wolfe Reconciled Before Fritz’s Passing The post You May Remember PJ Soles As A ’70s Scream Queen From ‘Halloween’ & ‘Carrie’ — Where Is She Now? appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A