DEAR ABBY: My 18-year-old stepdaughter has decided to date another female. She has dated boys in the past, but that’s not the issue. We have nothing against the LGBTQ community. (My husband’s brother is gay.) My issue is, should my stepdaughter spend time with her girlfriend in her bedroom with the door closed? If this … Read more
He’s gone to the dogs. Fine art photographer Gray Malin is known for shooting idyllic destinations such as Capri and Palm Beach, but his new book is less beachy and more furry. “Gray Malin: Dogs” (out Tuesday) sees nearly two dozen posh pets — including Dalmatians, poodles, Bernese mountain dogs, Australian shepherds and beagles — … Read more
Retrograde. A trigger word if ever there was one. Retrogrades are notorious for causing drama, confusion, delays, and stagnation relative to themes associated with the planet in question. But it ain’t all bad. The word retrograde comes from the Latin retrogradus, meaning “to walk backward.” And while planets do not technically move in reverse, they decelerate … Read more
Tanks for the memories. A California dad became the envy of engineering buffs everywhere after constructing an over 100-year-old replica tank from scratch — a project that cost him a cool $50,000 and a year of his time. Around the size of a sedan, this particular model artillery boasts functional tractor treads, an engine and … Read more
They objected. A bride has been left with her head spinning after more than 20 guests bailed on her wedding at the last minute, blaming the fact that she scheduled her big day for a Monday. Now, the 30-year-old woman with a dwindling guest list that began in the 80s has said she is “screwed.” … Read more
The cost of one mom’s school-aged child’s birthday suddenly skyrocketed because of the “entitled” actions of one school mom. Lauren Libin, a mom of two, told The Sun that she was planning a party for her youngest child, six, when the other parent pulled the cheeky move. Lauren opted to throw the event at a large soft play venue and … Read more
At 20 years old, most of us were just trying to work out which two-minute noodles are cheaper and ensuring we have enough bucks in the bank for our monthly Netflix subscription. But for Maddi Miller, she is already buying her second home worth almost $504,573, while her savings account is bursting at the seams … Read more
A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults split evenly by gender and generation revealed that because their account balance doesn’t decrease, 29% of Americans believe that spending cash doesn’t actually “count” as spending money. Source link #Cash #doesnt #count #whopping #number #Americans #study #reveals
A high school student who had a haircut to help with his severe eczema was suspended from school after teachers deemed the chop too “extreme.” Strood Academy headteacher Jon Richardson said their haircut policy aims to bring “equality and focus.” But 15-year-old Liam’s parents have been appalled that such action has been taken over a simple “fade” – which he wears … Read more
To get the best bang for your buck, you’ll want to strike when the iron — or, in this case, sale price — is hot. But when is the prime time to shop on Prime Day? According to The Post’s Victoria Giardina, a commerce journalist and content strategist, “deals are always subject to change” during Amazon … Read more
They’re up in arms! Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine say accurate blood pressure readings depend on proper arm positioning — and many patients and practitioners are getting it wrong. In the study, published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers compared blood pressure readings of 133 adults who held their arms in three different positions: resting … Read more
An American expat who swapped the sunny skies of Los Angeles for Sydney has unleashed on her experience at her first Australian music festival. Devynn, who attended the Listen Out festival in Sydney on Oct. 6, said the festival — with musicians including Skepta, 21 Savage, Sampa the Great, and DJ, Folamour — was the … Read more
It’s been more than four years since the pandemic hit the US and made remote work commonplace, and as companies continue to try to lure employees back to the office, some workers say they are ignoring the pleas. A new survey from ResumeBuilder.com found one in five workers admit they are not following their employer’s return-to-office (RTO) policies, with … Read more
This hypersonic jet could get travelers from New York City to London in under an hour. Venus Aerospace, a Texan aerospace company, is working on building a hypersonic jet, dubbed the Stargazer, that would travel about six times the speed of sound and reach much higher altitudes. Venus Aerospace, a Texan aerospace company, is working … Read more
New York is a paradise of quick bites, from world-class pizza slices to hot dogs with all the trimmings, but a really good plate of pasta is typically reserved for a nice night out at an Italian restaurant. However, with the cost of dining out higher than ever, big eaters in the Big Apple no … Read more
A 19-year-old mom said she brought her two-year-old daughter, Amelia, to her friend’s child-free wedding and was taken aback by the groom’s mother’s comments. “Just a bit of backstory: last year, I was asked to be a bridesmaid in a family friend’s wedding. I was thrilled and immediately said yes, even though it was a child-free event. I … Read more
Someone has egg on their face. Flight attendants allegedly raised a stink after a fitness influencer and Playboy cover model brought a smelly egg-rich lunch into an airplane’s first-class cabin because she was on a strict diet. “The flight attendant came to talk to me about the smell being bothersome,” Vanusa Freitas, 32, told Jam … Read more
What’s old is new again. Names once considered antiquated now have a shiny new allure, and one baby name expert predicts that some of the trendiest monikers next year will be old-fashioned favorites, such as Maple or Poppy. “Think Goldie, Birdie, Elsie, and Nelly,” Laura Wattenberg, the founder of Namerology, told Today. “It’s that throwback sound, … Read more
A new mom followed ”postpartum confinement” — being fed and looked after by her mother-in-law and not showering for a month so she could “rest.” Samantha Lee, 28, was told about her husband’s, Aloysius Lee, 27, family tradition of confinement and decided she wanted to follow it after falling pregnant. Postpartum confinement is a traditional … Read more
Don’t sleep on this trend. While students have long been wearing pajamas to class, PJs as an everyday outfit has spread from the classroom to the cubicle. Gen Z employees are now sporting the relaxed garment at the workplace, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. “Corporate girls wear pajamas to work,” a TikTok creator … Read more