Tourist terrified after flight attendants pass out candles to passengers before turbulence: ‘Are we dying?’

Tourist terrified after flight attendants pass out candles to passengers before turbulence: ‘Are we dying?’

A female tourist was left panicking and praying her plane wouldn’t crash after staff handed passengers candles shortly before turbulence hit. Jula Vadini, from Poland, was traveling on a 50 minute flight from Bogotá to San José Del Guaviare, in Colombia, on Saturday, December 17, when a flight attendant woke her up and handed her … Read more

How your scented Christmas candles can up your risk of heart disease, lung cancer

How your scented Christmas candles can up your risk of heart disease, lung cancer

Your holiday candles that smell of pomegranate, peppermint and pine may spark joy in your home, but they can also fuel your risk of heart disease and certain cancers, a new study finds. “Our research shows that some home fragrance products may be detrimental to indoor air quality,” Asit Kumar Mishra and Marie Coggins, researchers from Ireland, wrote last … Read more

The best luxury beauty, fragrance and makeup gifts for 2024

The best luxury beauty, fragrance and makeup gifts for 2024

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Green with envy? If your stocking isn’t stuffed with these luxury beauty and wellness gifts and goodies this year, you just might be.  Whether it’s a charming tree-shaped candle sleeve, turbo-charged massage … Read more

Head to the Upside Down with new Bath & Body Works ‘Stranger Things’ collection

Head to the Upside Down with new Bath & Body Works ‘Stranger Things’ collection

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. After a successful first installment, Bath & Body Works is releasing a second and final wave of products inspired by Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” While the first drop was all candles, the second is wider in scope; of course, … Read more

Trader Joe’s issues urgent recall of over 650K candles due to ‘fire hazard’ and ‘safety risk’

Trader Joe’s issues urgent recall of over 650K candles due to ‘fire hazard’ and ‘safety risk’

Trader Joe’s is urgently recalling about 653,000 Mango Tangerine Scented Candles nationwide due to “safety risk” from an “unexpected burn pattern,” the company announced Thursday. According to a notice published by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax, causing a larger flame than expected and “posing a … Read more

Shop new Bath & Body Works ‘Stranger Things’ Candles before they sell out

Shop new Bath & Body Works ‘Stranger Things’ Candles before they sell out

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. If you really think about it, “Stranger Things” is a show that is pretty notable for the food that’s in it. We all know about Eleven’s (Millie Bobby Brown) obsession with Eggo waffles and Hopper’s (David Harbour) need … Read more

Trader Joe’s recalls popular candle over possible fire risk: ‘We urge you to discard’

Trader Joe’s recalls popular candle over possible fire risk: ‘We urge you to discard’

Sounds wick-ed dangerous. Trader Joe’s is recalling a popular candle over an “unexpected burn pattern” — said to put buyers at a safety risk. The trendy grocer’s 5.7-ounce, $4 Mango Tangerine scented candle has an issue where “the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax, causing a larger than expected flame,” the company … Read more

What is Aldi’s ‘aisle of shame’? Fans rave about bizarre bargains, unusual treasures

What is Aldi’s ‘aisle of shame’? Fans rave about bizarre bargains, unusual treasures

Aldi shoppers are finding themselves caught in the middle — the middle aisle of the German discount supermarket chain has become known as the “aisle of shame” for its bevy of low-priced, limited-time novelties. The kooky collection is usually replenished every Wednesday, drawing fanatics who post their treasures to the ALDI Aisle of Shame Community … Read more

I’m a sex therapist — here are 6 signs that you’re bad in bed

I’m a sex therapist — here are 6 signs that you’re bad in bed

Let’s talk about sex, baby — and why you’re bad at it. Sex and relationship psychotherapist Miranda Christophers, founder of The Therapy Yard UK-based counseling service, is sharing the six signs you suck in the sack — from a shortage of swagger to a run-of-the-mill routine. “People can’t be ‘good’ in bed — relaxed, engaged, … Read more

Aussie KMart customers left flustered by this ‘x-rated’ candle

Aussie KMart customers left flustered by this ‘x-rated’ candle

People are losing their minds over a new phallic-shaped item that has just landed at Kmart. The $5 product was photographed and posted online on Friday, with shoppers left scratching their heads over what it could be. In a Reddit post titled “OK, didn’t expect to see this at Kmart today…” the user shared a … Read more

Burning scented candles can be hazardous to your health — know and heed the warnings

Burning scented candles can be hazardous to your health — know and heed the warnings

For many of us, home for the holidays means — like it or not! — somebody’s scented candles, burning somewhere in the house. And, for most of us, the very worst we’ll suffer, after being subjected to hours of “sugar and spice” or “winter wonderland” up the nostrils, is a reminder of how hard on the … Read more

Are butter candles safe? How to do the TikTok trend the right way

Are butter candles safe? How to do the TikTok trend the right way

This trend will really butter your biscuit. TikTokers are fawning over the latest fire food fad: Butter candles. Akin to a Panera bread bowl, content creators are making candle sticks out of sticks of ghee — complete with a wick — and placing them, lighted, into a loaf of bread that has been hallowed in the middle. … Read more

Burning scented candles comes with serious safety risks — follow these tips to avoid hazards

Burning scented candles comes with serious safety risks — follow these tips to avoid hazards

Scented candles have become a beloved fixture in numerous households, admired for their ability to fill spaces with delightful fragrances and create a cozy atmosphere. Whether it’s the calming scent of lavender, the refreshing aroma of citrus, or the earthy notes of wood, these candles cater to a wide range of preferences and occasions, enhancing the … Read more

I got carbon monoxide poisoning — just by lighting candles in my room

I got carbon monoxide poisoning — just by lighting candles in my room

She nearly blew it. Emy Moore, who goes by @emymoore3 on TikTok, claims burning five scented candles in her room for several hours landed her in the hospital with carbon monoxide poisoning. “I will never buy a scented candle ever again, for I am traumatized,” Moore told The Post on Thursday. The West Coast content creator … Read more

The best beauty, fragrance and makeup gifts for 2023

The best beauty, fragrance and makeup gifts for 2023

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. For this year’s selection of beauty and wellness gifts and goodies, all that glitters is gold — with splashes of holiday-perfect red and green rounding out the mix, bien sur.  From an impossibly chic highlighter compact and perfume … Read more

Here’s what happens you blow out candles on a cake — and it’s disgusting

Here’s what happens you blow out candles on a cake — and it’s disgusting

Blowing out birthday candles is fun, but your spit is the icing on the cake — quite literally. Scientists say that puckering up and making a wish sends varying amounts of bacteria flying onto your birthday cake. “Until recently, there weren’t a lot of studies on this or how your spit gets aerosolized when talking,” … Read more

These fall-scented candles make your home tacky and basic — try these classy alternatives

These fall-scented candles make your home tacky and basic — try these classy alternatives

These candlemakers are sure to cause a stink after sharing the seasonal smells that they say are tacky and basic. Jennifer Sturgill, of Unplug Soy Candles, and Heidi Stojanovic, of Foton Candles, recently gave their two scents on fall’s most unsophisticated smells in an interview with Livingetc. “With the changing of the seasons, it’s officially … Read more

My niece blew out my birthday cake candles — she stole my moment

My niece blew out my birthday cake candles — she stole my moment

A woman has shared a now-viral video of her niece stealing the spotlight and blowing out her candles on her 25th birthday.  It’s awkward and hilarious to watch, but the 25-year-old was actually really upset that the primary- schooler beat her to the big moment.  The reaction online has been mixed, with some saying her niece … Read more

LoveShackFancy founder Rebecca Hessel Cohen’s ultimate girl vibe guide

LoveShackFancy founder Rebecca Hessel Cohen’s ultimate girl vibe guide

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Little did Rebecca Hessel Cohen know that after designing the bridesmaid dresses for her wedding in 2010, she’d go on to gain a cult-like following that worships at the altar of all things floral, feminine, and frilled. The … Read more

‘Sixteen Candles’ star Carlin Glynn dead: ‘Best Little Whorehouse’ Tony winner was 83

‘Sixteen Candles’ star Carlin Glynn dead: ‘Best Little Whorehouse’ Tony winner was 83

Carlin Glynn, a Tony Award-winning actress and singer known for her role as Brenda Baker in the 1984 hit “Sixteen Candles” and the Broadway smash “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” died July 13, she was 83. Glynn died of complications from dementia and cancer, according to Deadline. Her daughter, director and actress Mary Stuart … Read more