Was their love artificial all along? In a viral TikTok from earlier this year, Mia Dio, 22, claimed that her boyfriend, Billy, had been acting suspiciously. Dio — who has 5.2 million followers on the platform — decided to do some sleuthing with the help of artificial intelligence. Using AI software, Dio was able to … Read more
That’s one way to “pick” up a virus. Those who pick their noses are more at risk of catching COVID, a study has found. The study, published in PLOS One, examined data on COVID infection rates among 219 healthcare workers in a hospital in Amsterdam between March and October 2020. Researchers from the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam found … Read more
They’re looking for a hero. Subway is seeking a sandwich lover to legally change their first name to “Subway” for a lifetime of free food and beverages from America’s largest sandwich chain. But don’t rush to change your name just yet — you have to apply to an actual contest. Anyone interested in being referred … Read more
A group of anglers in North Carolina spent an afternoon on the water hoping to catch a swordfish — but wound up reeling in something rare. On April 21, Jeremiah Elliott, 31, owner of Geronimo Tackle, was joined by Zachary Elliott, his brother, and his fishing buddies, Chandler Butler and Trevor Burns, on his 30-foot regulator center … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am 20 years old and dating a Marine. I work at a hospital, and I also have a part-time job. I recently rented an apartment near where my boyfriend is staying, and I’m busting my butt to be independent. My boyfriend struggles because he’s got a lot going on as well and … Read more
Supernatural or just a super-reflective surface? Homeowner Robert Mansfield says he spotted an “angel” on his Ring doorbell camera — but not everyone is convinced. The father-of-three, 33, was stunned when he saw the security footage which showed his partner, Stephanie Scott, 31, and their seven-year-old son, Oskar, arriving at their home in Leicestershire, England … Read more
In the animal kingdom, wild tales of inebriation and altered states of consciousness are rampant. Dolphins get a buzz from the toxins in blowfish, reindeer “fly” on magic mushrooms, and monkeys, raccoons and possums love a stiff drink. Researchers now believe that apes — gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos and orangutans — like to spin around on … Read more
Frank W. Abagnale Jr. was annoyed. The Times of London had reviewed my 2019 book about serial liars, “Duped,” and a photo of Leonardo DiCaprio in full pilot regalia accompanied the piece. It was the famous still from “Catch Me if You Can,” Steven Spielberg’s 2002 film inspired by Abagnale’s best-selling memoir from 1980. Via … Read more
Airbnb’s co-founder Brian Chesky has opened up his San Francisco home allowing guests to stay in a private room boasting “panoramic views” – but the only problem is, there’s no available dates. Mr. Chesky, who founded the company in 2008 and has an estimated net worth of almost $12 billion, recently listed his “thoughtfully designed suite” … Read more
A mother-to-be has inspired women, fishing hobbyists and others after she polespeared a potential world record fish while freediving at eight months pregnant. Julie Augustine, 40, of Destin, Florida, nailed a 37.6-pound black drum with her nine-foot Bermudian slip tip polespear on Oct. 1, 2022 — and now the catch is pending world record certification from the International … Read more
Scientists have identified a molecule that just loves SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. It loves it so much that it “hugs” it, practically to death—binding so tightly to the virus that the virus can’t infect our cells. The discovery of this molecule, a so-called “HR2 peptide,” is a big deal. It could form the … Read more
We all know a “COVID virgin,” or “Novid,” someone who has defied all logic in dodging the coronavirus. But beyond judicious caution, sheer luck, or a lack of friends, could the secret to these people’s immunity be found nestled in their genes? And could it hold the key to fighting the virus? In the early … Read more