Don’t let the shin guard and cleats mafia scare you into believing soccer is everything. FIFA may’ve gifted our president a Peace Prize before it takes over our entire shared continent for this year’s World Cup (11 cities in the US alone!). But if we’re being honest, America will always prefer sports that are pro-hand. … Read more
Snake oil with a dangerous bite? Miracle Mineral Solution, also known as MMS, is a chemical mixture touted as a cure-all for everything from cancer and autism to COVID-19. The “miracle” is delivered in two small bottles: one contains a 28% sodium chlorite solution, the other an “activator” of vinegar, citric acid or hydrochloric acid. … Read more
Sure, it’s a cool craze, but experts are giving it the cold shoulder. Reveling in wildly dangerous, stupid stunts is, frighteningly, on brand for daredevil youngsters. However, healthcare professionals are now warning gutsy Gen Zs that the “freeze branding” trend, tattooing human skin with icy-cold liquid nitrogen, “can land you in a lot of trouble.” Suarez, known to her … Read more
Mark Cuban had a major gripe throughout his 23 years of owning the Mavericks — and it was a reason he wound up selling his majority stake. Cuban isn’t a fan of the NBA’s top players participating in the Olympics. Cuban mentioned that he often pitched to NBA commissioner Adam Silver a similar formula to … Read more
Your passport’s going digital — but don’t go tossing the hard copy just yet. Apple just unveiled a buzzy new feature that’ll let iPhone users upload their passport into Apple Wallet this fall, turning their device into a one-stop-shop for jet-setting — at least within U.S. borders. The new digital passport will be accepted at … Read more
Young folks are desperately trying to reconnect with the world around them. The method many have chosen? “Dumbphones” — otherwise known as the millennial-era Blackberry. Ironically, Gen-Z is taking to social media — which isn’t even supported on a dumbphones — to spread the word. For months now, users ranging in age from mid-20s to … Read more
Loaf is in the air. A couple has gone viral for their unique wedding invitations, and people are eating it up. When Jazmin Reyes and her fiancé Miguel Sotto were wedding planning, they knew they wanted to do something novel for their invitations. With the help of design company Bridal Brandbook, the couple sent their … Read more
Mushroom coffee is gaining ground as a substitute for the morning caffeine fix. While drinking mushrooms might not sound like the most appealing thing in the world, the trend has attracted attention for its array of health benefits and added energy boost. Mushroom coffee proponents have said it promotes better sleep — plus provides more energy, improves focus, … Read more
New cancer research pioneered by Memorial Sloan Kettering points to a strong alternative to chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation for some forms of cancer. Nearly 80% of patients who suffered from a variety of cancer types were successfully treated with only immunotherapy, according to a new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine. The immunotherapy protocol … Read more
With Americans scrambling to obtain a REAL ID ahead of the required deadline, some states are getting creative in their appointment offerings. The REAL ID requirement will take effect on May 7, when Americans must have a new form of identification in order to fly domestically. DMVs across the country are reportedly working to meet demand, … Read more
When Lauren Isler first heard about “CoComelon,” an addictively popular animated streaming series that reportedly hooks toddlers on its bright colors, loud music and characters sporting oversized heads and googly eyes, she didn’t think twice about letting her young son watch. However, the Virginia influencer, who posts as @MamasandMesses on Instagram, quickly noticed how overstimulated … Read more
In a speech broadcast to the Food and Drug Administration’s Maryland campus on Friday morning, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. introduced himself as the nation’s health secretary with a meandering speech touching on everything from birds of prey to pollution in Lake Erie to the C.I.A. Mr. Kennedy told the agency staff members, in the throes … Read more
Watch out, Ozempic. Stanford Medicine scientists have discovered a naturally-occurring molecule that rivals the weight-loss effects of semaglutide-based GLP-1s in animals — without the dreaded side effects. “Nothing we’ve tested before has compared to semaglutide’s ability to decrease appetite and body weight,” said Dr. Katrin Svensson, senior author of the research and an assistant professor of pathology … Read more
It’s time to face the truth. Does taping your face really work? The beauty hack — incorporated into influencers’ nightly routines ahead of the so-called “morning shed” — has been hailed as a cheap alternative to Botox to lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Face tape, which has gone viral as a beauty … Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved ARS Pharmaceuticals’ nasal spray as the first needle-free emergency treatment for potentially fatal allergic reactions. The spray, which will be sold under the brand name neffy, is seen as an alternative to EpiPen and other autoinjectors that are filled with epinephrine, a life-saving drug used by people at … Read more
It might seem a bit backward. Boarding aircraft front to back seems ludicrous given how often the aisle is obstructed by passengers attempting to stow their luggage, among other issues. However, there’s a reason behind this seemingly counterintuitive policy. Most airlines use a system called block boarding, where people are let on in order of … Read more
Why do Americans go to the Maldives when they could stay in the Caribbean? Why do we suffer grueling flights, dizzying jet lag and prices known to rattle pacemakers for what amounts to a holiday in the sun? We also have sun. Florida has sun. The US Virgin Islands have sun. The answer, whether we … Read more
Ice could be the next frontier in breast cancer therapy, according to new research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. In breast cancer patients, cold therapy was shown to be effective in freezing and destroying small, cancerous tumors in a study presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting in Salt … Read more
Once upon a time, we were promised a movie lover’s utopia: a streaming universe where any movie you could want would be available at the click of a button. But with each passing year, that promise feels more like a pipe dream. The high-profile subscription streaming services (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Max, Hulu and others) … Read more
Correct grammar is so last generation. If you’re still using proper punctuation and capital letters while texting, your age might be showing, as typing in all lowercase has become a Gen Z hallmark. The younger generation believes the letters “look better” than “ugly” capital letters, and saves full sentences and good grammar for the classroom. … Read more