Olympic rugby’s biggest breakout star is not only a “girl’s girl,” she’s also a “team’s athlete.” Despite her singular personality, 29-year-old Ilona Maher always thinks of herself as part of a larger whole, especially at the gym. Every time a fan asks about her workout routine — which is often — she answers truthfully: “whatever my … Read more
A Pennsylvania teen had to be hospitalized after she sustained “life-altering injuries” while attempting the viral “fire-breathing” challenge circulating on social media. Wilmerding Fire Marshal Al Hussey told KDKA that the unnamed 14-year-old girl had tried to “breathe fire” by drinking isopropyl alcohol while in her apartment complex in Pitcairn, Pittsburgh, CBS News reported. The … Read more
The last time the world heard about Exuma, it was because of Fyre Festival, 2017’s infamous non-event that turned this Bahamian island chain into a meme-a-palooza. But what Fyre Festival got right was the real estate: This pristine archipelago, just a 45-minute flight from Miami, offers white sand beaches and shockingly clear waters on par with … Read more
He ran the miles in record time. A California man devised an ingenious way to achieve United Airline’s coveted Platinum status before the year’s end — by taking six flights in one day for around $500. “It’s cool that it was able to be completed in such a short timeframe!” Stephen, a self-described “aviation geek” … Read more
He’s paying them back with each putt. A Long Island high school golfer with a deeper calling has hit a hole in one — raising $700,000 and counting for the hospital that saved his life as an infant. “They saved me, so it’s my duty to return the favor,” Skylar Friedman, 17, told The Post. … Read more
Rising menu prices have caused traffic to dip at fast-food restaurants as economic concerns push their core customers to rein in discretionary spending. But fast-food companies that are already grappling with margin pressures face a difficult challenge: They risk alienating the very households that have long sustained their business if they raise prices too much. McDonald’s … Read more
TikTok has been accused of being a breeding ground for dumb and dangerous stunts, ranging from the “Kool-Aid man challenge” to the more recent #dropthingsonmyfoot game. Recently, UK teen Lucas Howson sustained a brain injury and nearly bit his tongue after partaking in the potentially fatal “tap out” challenge that allegedly proliferated on TikTok. “He … Read more
A Russian mommy blogger broke her spine while attempting the viral Nicki Minaj stiletto challenge that has taken TikTok by storm. Mariana Barutkina, 32, an aspiring influencer with just over 1,200 followers on Instagram, tried the “Super Bass” singer-inspired trend just weeks after giving birth — ending up back in the doctor’s office after taking a … Read more
It may be the mark of the beast, but for those who are trying to get fit, “6-6-6” is also a subtle shortcut to beast mode. The viral 6-6-6 walking challenge is a flexible daily fitness routine that involves brisk walking for 60 minutes a day, at either 6 a.m. or 6 p.m., with a … Read more
Strike a pose and… try not to eat pavement? TikTok is teetering on the edge thanks to the “Nicki Minaj Challenge,” a viral trend that’s got users strapping on stilettos and trying to defy gravity. Some pull it off. Others end up with ice packs and bruised egos. TikTokers are doing the “Nicki Minaj challenge,” … Read more
Parents throughout the country are putting their children’s generosity, empathy, and ethics to the test through the viral TikTok “cookie challenge.” The challenge leaves one parent without a cookie to see how children will respond. Some toddlers happily share a cookie with their mom or dad, while others burst into tears, quickly scarf down their single treat, … Read more
They’re drowning themselves for clout. Eager influencers are putting themselves through torture for the latest dangerous social media trend — and this one could actually kill you. Clips of people covering their faces with towels and dumping water on their heads in an attempt to waterboard themselves are going gone viral on TikTok — showing their … Read more
The Ice Bucket Challenge is back! In 2014, Americans were asked to pour buckets of ice water on themselves and post the video to social media in order to raise awareness for ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis — commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. And they did — everyone from high schoolers to celebrities like Taylor Swift … Read more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In the fight for the U.S. House, Democrats are hoping pop rock star power will help oust a long-serving Republican east of Los Angeles as the party looks to regain control of the chamber and slow President Donald Trump’s agenda. Tim Myers, a Grammy-nominated former bassist for international hitmakers OneRepublic, announced … Read more
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday in a case arising from South Carolina’s attempt to deny funding to Planned Parenthood. But the question the justices grappled with was a relatively narrow one, focused on whether individuals may sue the state to obtain medical services from Planned Parenthood unrelated to abortion. In 2018, Gov. Henry … Read more
Some people need a break from TikTok. A mom sheepishly admitted she broke her foot after attempting a stupid TikTok challenge. Klaire Cave, 40, and her cousin Gemma Stephens, 29, were on vacation in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, on Saturday, March 1, for Stephens’ birthday celebration, when Cave decided to record a video following a trend she … Read more
A 7-year-old Missouri girl named Scarlett Selby was left in a coma after a squishy toy exploded while she was attempting a viral TikTok challenge. “It all happened so quickly,” the victim’s father Josh Selby, 44, told Kennedy News while recounting the horrific ordeal. “I heard her scream, and it was like a blood-curdling scream.” … Read more
You’re only as old as your ability to put shoes on. An “old man test” — which challenges people to ready their feet to go outside with three simple steps — has gone viral on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and can tell you quite a bit about your strength, stability and general coordination. But can … Read more
Australia’s “most sexually active woman” has weighed in after a woman who slept with 100 men in a day broke down tears. Lily Phillips is a British adult entertainer who recently hit headlines when she began recruiting 1,000 guys to take part in a world record attempt at sleeping with the most men in 24 … Read more
Bryson DeChambeau completed his quest to hit a hole-in-one over his $2 million Texas home on Day 16 of the challenge. DeChambeau began the challenge on Nov. 13 as he tried to hit an ace from the front of the house onto a putting green in the backyard. The rules were simple enough: as the … Read more