Her beauty isn’t only skin-deep. A Miss Universe contestant has been praised for flaunting her skin condition ahead of the international beauty pageant, which is set to take place Saturday night. Logina Salah, a 34-year-old model representing Egypt, has vitiligo, an autoimmune disorder that results in a loss of pigment to areas of the skin. … Read more
Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie’s daughter, Lady Louise, is planning to follow in her late grandmother Queen Elizabeth II’s footsteps by serving her country, according to a report. The 20-year-old has her sights set on joining the military, the Sun reports. The outlet added that Lady Louise — who is King Charles’ niece — is currently … Read more
Greenwich moon time? As NASA strides to return astronauts to the lunar surface for the first time since the early 1970s, astronomical experts say that the orbital rock needs its own localized time zone. Why? Simply because Earthly clocks won’t get the job done due to changes in gravity off-world. Experts are calling to create … Read more
The Labor Department is reviewing United Airlines’ leave policies after the carrier implemented stricter measures to crack down on employees abusing sick time. “Through numerous recent inquiries from workers, the Wage and Hour Division has become aware of a possible change in United Airlines’ leave policies,” said Jessica Looman, the Labor Department’s wage and hour administrator. … Read more
Nigerian artist Fola David is seeking the Guinness record for the largest drawing by an individual after spending six days on his piece in a stadium in the commercial capital Lagos. A drone view of the complete piece covering over 1,000 square meters at Onikan stadium in Lagos, Nigeria on July 21, 2024. REUTERS The … Read more
It’s been a year of Sphere. Twelve months in, the otherworldly Las Vegas orb and its vivid visuals have become a top tourist attraction in seen-it-all Sin City. Owner James Dolan is only too happy to have an audience. In fact, last Thursday — Independence Day — he added audio to an already mesmerizing, patriotic … Read more
From drug stores to diamonds. Not only are cold sores annoying, but the tiny blisters around the lips can lower one’s self-esteem and be a source of embarrassment. A 2022 survey by Abreva found that two-thirds of young people admitted that their self-esteem and confidence decline when the viral infection becomes visible around their mouth. … Read more
For many, attending a coveted Fashion Week show is merely a far-fetched dream — but at Dreamland this weekend, it can become a reality. That is what’s so unique about Dreamland: Fashion Week in Central Park: It’s open to everyone. “So much of Fashion Week is exclusive — you need to be on a guest list, you … Read more
About one in every eight women experiences symptoms of postpartum depression, also known as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), per CDC data — and with a national shortage of mental health providers, many may find it difficult to get care. Researchers at the University of Texas are looking to bridge that gap by using artificial … Read more
Finland has welcomed the arrival of summer, its warmer weather and the anticipated influx of tourism by establishing what is believed to be the world’s first phone-free island in a move to encourage people to get off their devices. Visitors to the Ulko-Tammio Island off of Finland’s southeast coastline will be asked to keep their noses out of their … Read more