The Food and Drug Administration has initiated the process of banning oral fluoride supplements for children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends these tablets and lozenges for children with a high risk of tooth decay or for those whose local drinking water is low in fluoride, a naturally occurring mineral found in soil, water, … Read more
UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham avoided any mention of Jordon Hudson while discussing Bill Belichick’s role as head football coach amid potential distractions in the program. During an interview with ESPN on Tuesday, Cunningham denied a report by Pablo Torre that claimed Hudson, 24, was banned from UNC athletics — and praised Belichick, 73, for … Read more
Singapore Airlines is the latest airline to put a ban on passengers using portable power banks on board the carrier’s aircraft. From April 1, travelers on board Singapore Airlines flights will not be allowed to charge devices like smartphones using a power bank. They will also be stopped from physically charging a power bank through … Read more
Justin Baldoni claims Blake Lively tried to prohibit him from attending the premiere of his film “It Ends With Us.” According to the bombshell lawsuit Baldoni filed on Tuesday, Lively allegedly “systematically sidelined [him] from the marketing of his own Film” and didn’t stop there. “Further undermining Baldoni’s role, Lively initially refused to permit his … Read more
“Bling Empire: New York” star Lynn Ban nearly died in a skiing accident on Christmas Eve. The 51-year-old jewelry designer shared photos on Instagram Monday of the aftermath of her emergency brain surgery. Ban laid in a hospital bed with stitches in her skull in the pictures. “And in a blink of an eye … … Read more
The British Onlyfans model who had sex with 101 men in a single day faces a potential ban from Airbnb after she used a rental for the sexual stunt without informing the homeowner. Lily Phillips, 23, rented out a luxurious apartment in London’s trendy Notting Hill neighborhood worth nearly $1.9 million in October to host … Read more
Changes are coming to the cold and cough aisle of your local pharmacy: US officials are moving to phase out the leading decongestant found in hundreds of over-the-counter medicines, concluding that it doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion. Phenylephrine is used in popular versions of Sudafed, DayQuil and other medications, but experts have long questioned its … Read more
An off-brand version of Dayquil and Nyquil has been recalled due to substandard quality. Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled 8,640 boxes of Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion, a product sold at Costco. One of the key ingredients in the Kirkland product is oral phenylephrine, which is facing … Read more
A wide range of foods will be affected if the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) moves forward with plans to ban artificial red dye. According to the Eat Well Guide (EWG) Food Scores database, nearly 3,000 food products on the US market contain red dye 3, including candy, certain brands of mashed potatoes, yellow rice and … Read more
These are the do’s and don’ts of decking the halls. Interior design experts have revealed the holiday decor that many believe is trendy — but is actually tacky. “The festive season is a time where it’s easy to make decor mistakes that immediately cheapen your home,” Chloe Barrow, an interiors expert at the UK-based furniture … Read more
A woman is attempting to ban the term “Dear sirs” from the workplace — dubbing it “archaic” and “sexist.” Ellie Rees, 48, has set up a petition to change the default term from “Dear sirs” to “Dear colleagues” or “Dear all” in legal correspondence — so it’s more inclusive of women. Ellie is lobbing the … Read more
King Charles desperately misses his “darling boy” Prince Harry as the pair’s rift continues to widen, a royal expert has suggested. The estranged duo did not see each other during Harry’s quick trip to London earlier this week, meaning that the monarch, 75, has only seen Harry, 40, once this year when he flew to … Read more
An Aussie gym owner who controversially banned members from filming themselves working out has sparked widespread industry change as other fitness facilities around the world followed suit. Founder and owner of Melbourne-based Doherty’s gym, Tony Doherty, opened up about the aftermath of his decision to stop members from recording their fitness routines after noticing his … Read more
It’s not going to be easy to be a fan for Friday’s Eagles-Packers game. The teams’ season-opening matchup from Sao Paolo’s NeoQuimica Arena comes with several factors that could hinder fans who want to follow the NFL’s first foray into South America. One stems from the fact that NBC’s coverage of the game outside of … Read more
No shirt, no shoes, no in-flight service. It might not seem like it given the bounty of barefoot flyers over the years, but flying sans socks is prohibited on certain airlines. That’s right, “baring” one’s tootsies aboard can get you “bounced” from certain US carriers, which flight experts have interpreted as removing one’s stockings once … Read more
One airline exec’s anti-alcohol request might be a tall order for boozing travelers. After Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary’s comments about the need to impose a two-drink limit at airport bars due to an uptick in violence among plane passengers, frequent flyers aren’t too pleased with the proposal. “We don’t want to begrudge people having a … Read more
The royal family has been urged to “sever all ties” with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to avoid any more controversies. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been practically shut out from the Firm ever since quitting royal life in 2020. Since then, they’ve launched several attacks on Harry’s estranged family through lucrative, high-profile … Read more
Forget pitching tents — beauty-crazed babies may be pitching a fit. Summer camps are counting skincare cosmetics as contraband this year, denying “Sephora kids” the luxury of lathering up in luxe lotions, creams and cleansers. “Tweens and younger girls are encouraged to leave their elaborate arsenals of skincare products at home to focus on inner … Read more
They’re delivering a stern warning. Fed up with thousands of tourists turning up in literal boatloads nearly every day during the warmer months, Juneau, Alaska is taking drastic measures. Politicians in the 49th state’s capital city are preparing to vote in “ship free Saturdays” — which would bar cruise ships with over 250 people from … Read more
No phones? Big problems. Australian wedding guests were notified they aren’t allowed to film during one couple’s ceremony, which struck a nerve with many people online. In a clip posted on Instagram, blushing bride Anna Reuss is seen walking down the aisle telling guests to “put your phones away,” followed by overlay text reading, “The … Read more