Holy weight loss, Batman! Spend enough time scrolling through keto-diet or weight-loss Reddit threads and you’re bound to come across the “whoosh” — an effect that many dieters explain as a sudden but significant drop in pounds. Doctors and nutrition experts have debunked the concept before, though the whoosh effect is not altogether flim-flam. Still, … Read more
Viewers were lovin’ it. An Oklahoma toddler named Hudson is being praised online for his act of kindness toward a stranger at McDonald’s, as seen in a TikTok video with 200,000 views. “My little boy has the biggest heart,” the tot’s mother, Ashlyn Drew, captioned the touching clip. She told KFOR that she and Hudson, … Read more
Michael Jordan explained that his massive NBA fame caused a “burden” in his life and ultimately was a reason he retired from the sport in 2003. During a recent interview with CBS Mornings, Jordan looked back on his illustrious career — winning six NBA titles and achieving two separate “three-peats” — and what drove him … Read more
Francophiles rejoice: a piece of the iconic Eiffel Tower could soon be yours. On May 21, an original staircase feature of the Eiffel Tower will be up for auction, and history shall be sold to the highest bidder. Completed in 1889, the Eiffel Tower was designed by French civil engineer Gustave Eiffel Only intended to … Read more
These swimmers are sure to sink. Human sperm can get lost in space, new research shows. Scientists put sperm to the test to determine whether a child could be conceived in space, using a tiny plastic “obstacle course.” The findings, published in the journal Communications Biology, showed that the navigational abilities of sperm are negatively … Read more
Hair today, gone tomorrow. Hair styles and trends come and go — the worst ones aggravate your hair’s health and cause more strands to go down the drain. While influencers insist one trend in particular just takes time to adjust to, experts warn it could actually backfire and lead to thinner and grayer hair. One … Read more
Royal Caribbean ships have found a way to address one of the most common passenger complaints about connecting rooms on cruises. Two of the company’s vessels, Icon and Star of the Seas, feature exterior doors to connecting cabins — replacing the traditional interior door, as Royal Caribbean Blog reported. Guests are able to close off the outer … Read more
First, there was Big and Carrie in Sex and the City, then Fleabag and the “Hot Priest” in Fleabag, and who can forget Hannah and Adam from Girls? Each was in a “situationship” – that is, they/aren’t they, on-again/off-again complex relationship – or rather “situationship.” Relationships therapist Amanda Lambros tells Body+Soul a situationship is a romantic or … Read more
Parents are desperate for help to protect their children from harmful social media platforms following two bombshell court rulings last week that fined the tech giant Meta with penalties in the millions. “Ninety-five percent of our kids are using these products that we know are harmful,” Julie Frumin, a 43-year-old mother of two from Westlake … Read more
This could add an interesting twist to the Cowboys-Eagles rivalry. While watching his beloved Iowa Hawkeyes take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday in the Elite Eight, star Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean was spotted in the stands in Houston with a brunette companion, identified as Cowboys cheerleader Abby Summers in various reports. The sighting … Read more
One fast-food chain really gives a cluck about table manners. Select Chick-fil-A locations have implemented a reward system for families who go phone-free. In an effort to encourage human connection over dining while doomscrolling, the fast-food chain is offering free ice cream to those willing to share a meal sans screens. Brad Williams, who owns … Read more
Charles Barkley used his college basketball platform to make a political statement. The loquacious hoops analyst and Hall of Famer criticized the treatment of immigrants in America during CBS’s Elite Eight pregame show Sunday. The network aired a segment on senior UConn forward Alex Karaban, whose mother, Olga, is from Ukraine, and whose father, Alexei, … Read more
Weight loss is complex – and goes beyond counting calories, according to experts. Dr. Jason Fung, a kidney specialist and author of the recent book “The Hunger Code,” said lasting weight loss requires a shift in how people understand and respond to hunger. “Most of the time, we focus on eating less or what we’re eating, … Read more
Everything costs money in today’s NYC — even making a friend. Every day, from packed subway cars to pedestrian-choked sidewalks, go-go Gothamites are surrounded by millions of other people wondering how to find more meaningful friendships — forever a challenge in this fast-paced city, and now even more so in the smartphone-obsessed modern age. To bridge (and … Read more
Sounds awfully fishy. Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban may be known for his bold business moves, but his latest diet confession even sends his own 16-year-old son fleeing from the kitchen. During an appearance on Robin Arzón’s “Project Swagger” podcast at South by Southwest, the former “Shark Tank” star called the three-ingredient meal “disgusting” but effective … Read more
UConn freshman guard Braylon Mullins had his high school sweetheart, Kylee Beranek, cheering him on as he became the hero of the Huskies’ March Madness run Sunday. The couple celebrated together in a hotel room after Mullins sank a long 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left to give UConn a 73-72 victory over top-seeded Duke — … Read more
Well, that stinks. Farting sounds and smells are, apparently, no laughing matter at 35,000 feet as an impish influencer has just been banned by an airline and threatened with legal action for pretending to break wind in the sky. Yeferson Cossio, 31, a Colombian content creator with over 12.5 million Instagram followers, allegedly triggered a … Read more
Here’s a tip for restaurant goers. As more restaurants adopt digital payment systems that automatically suggest a gratuity option, debate has heated up over whether those tips should be calculated pre- or post-tax. The topic of tipping and proper etiquette has long been a cultural debate, but the discussion drew recent attention after a Dave … Read more
Braylon Mullins’ game-winning 3-pointer sent shockwaves across Capitol One Arena. Bill Raftery and Grant Hill might’ve been the most stunned of them all. After Duke’s Cayden Boozer turned the ball over with five seconds left, Mullins’ long-range attempt hit nylon to give the Huskies a 73-72 lead they wouldn’t relinquish. While play-by-play announcer Ian Eagle … Read more
It’s all ears — and chocolate. Just in time for Easter, Costco is selling a 10-pound Giant Chocolate Bunny, and you’ll need a hammer to eat it. The edible bunny is listed on Costco.com at a range of prices depending on local market conditions, with reports as low as $57, while some in-store shoppers have … Read more