Pipe dream? Researchers say that 1.2 million lung cancer deaths worldwide could be prevented over 70 years by banning the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products to people born between 2006 and 2010. “Lung cancer is a major killer worldwide, and a staggering two-thirds of deaths are linked to one preventable risk factor — … Read more
Generation Z is the most eco-conscious and sustainability-aware cohort in history, but their rabid consumption habits speak much louder than their words, data reveals. According to research by the consultancy EY, 58 percent of Gen Z – those born between 1997 and 2013 – say they want to buy products that are sustainable and ethically … Read more
Teens are on cloud high. Get a whiff of this. A company that sells flavored whippets for culinary use has found a fanbase among the Gen Z clout chasers of TikTok — and they’re not baking cakes. Galaxy Gas sells food-grade nitrous oxide, aka laughing gas, to the general public, dispensed from stainless steel canisters … Read more
A loan at last? With mortgage rates at their lowest since early 2023 and nationwide housing inventory up 22% over a year ago, it might be time for market-shy renters in Florida and other Sun Belt destinations to think about hopping onto the property ladder, experts say. Fresh analysis published by Zillow Home Loans suggest … Read more
There’s a simple act that can give away your age, and Generation Z is making fun of you for doing it. Think about this: If you’re purchasing a plane ticket, an item over $500, or perhaps a big white goods purchase like a fridge, do you do it on your phone or your computer? If … Read more
“Long before Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney came to Wrexham, Elton John came to Watford,” writes John Preston in the introduction to his new book, Watford Forever: How Graham Taylor and Elton John Saved a Football Club, a Town and Each Other. Written in collaboration with the legendary singer-songwriter, the book looks at how Elton was … Read more
The streaming generation is trading Spotify for cassette tapes. But despite Gen Z’s obsession with all things vintage — from flip phones to Y2K fashion reboots like Ed Hardy and Von Dutch — the integration of retro technologies is difficult even for the tech savants. “I struggled a little bit,” 26-year-old Amy Campbell, who purchased Kacey … Read more
In 1992, Vladimir Putin— who at the time was deputy mayor of the Russian port city of St. Petersburg— commissioned a film about himself called “Vlast,” a Russian word meaning power. In it, he argued passionately for the West to invest in Russian industry. After he became Russia’s president in 2012, he continued to project … Read more
Maryland home inspector Welmoed Sisson recently met homebuyers who were about to purchase a house at the very top end of what they could afford. “They told me at the start of the inspection that they had pretty much no budget for repairs,’” Sisson says. Although their finances were stretched thin, they were hoping it … Read more
If you’re in the market for fine jewelry, gold is a favored option. Beyond its stunning appearance, gold is a durable metal that has the potential to be passed from generation to generation if it’s cared for properly. If you’ve never purchased a piece of gold jewelry before, perhaps you have questions before you buy, like the … Read more
People are both growing and slimming down their wardrobe — thanks to Ozempic. With weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy taking over, retailers are beginning to notice that shoppers are buying more clothes in smaller sizes. According to a survey conducted in March, about 15.5 million people — 6% of US adults — have … Read more
Should you be counting threads instead of sheep? When people start discovering how to elevate their sleep experience, they often look for comfortable mattresses, feather pillows and durable bedsheets. While some products, such as pillows and mattresses, are easy to test out in stores, one of the few ways to determine a high-quality sheet is … Read more
Johnny Depp is looking at buying a $4 million historic castle in Montalto Dora, Italy, according to local reports. Depp, 60, has largely been living and making movies in Europe since his 2022 defamation trial with ex-wife Amber Heard. While directing a biopic about artist Amedeo Modigliani, Depp toured the ancient fortress perched on the … Read more
Hat’s off to her? A Tennessee millennial who isn’t pregnant, isn’t dating, and isn’t sure she’ll even have kids says she has an attic full of baby clothes that she washes once a year. “I don’t know if I particularly want kids right now — I’m 32 and I don’t have a partner,” Katie Wood, … Read more
One smart cookie? Toronto-based registered dietitian Abbey Sharp is sharing the three factors she considers when shopping for cookies — ingredients, texture, and taste. “Number one: not gluten-free,” Sharp, creator of the YouTube channel Abbey’s Kitchen, explained Sunday on TikTok. “Listen, I’m so grateful that we have a wide range of gluten-free products out there … Read more
Your emotions are expensive, according to a professional spending coach. Paige Pritchard, the Texas-based founder of the online community Overcoming Overspending, recently posted a video to her TikTok to share her tips on how to keep impulse buying at bay. The content creator said that the purpose of her 3½-minute clip — which was posted … Read more
Round, cushion, princess, emerald. Settings, prongs, engravings. Cut, color, clarity and carat. There are a lot of pieces that make up each and every engagement ring. The one you love is going to look down at his or her sparkling engagement ring every day — so, of course, you want to make the right decision. But how? … Read more
If it is 4 pm and you see a bunch of men hovering around the $25 flower section at the supermarket, that can only mean one thing: Valentine’s Day is upon us. Valentine’s Day is all about roses, chocolates, and everlasting love, but in Australia, it also involves stressed men flocking to the budget floral … Read more
Wedding bells weren’t ringing yet, but the cash register certainly was. The sister of a bride-to-be blasted a dress shop that insisted she tip an absurdly high amount while leaving a deposit for her wedding dress. “The options were 20%, 25% 30% or other,” TikToker Avery Brynn ranted on the platform. “They had the audacity … Read more
When asked to leave a tip for her wedding dress, she reluctantly said, “I do.” An engaged woman was left mortified after being guilted into leaving a gratuity at the boutique where she bought her bridal gown. Ina Josipović, 30, vented about the wedding woe in a video shared to TikTok, which has garnered more … Read more