A British surgeon has lost his job after mistakenly sewing his patient’s organs together, creating a “closed loop” that prevented bowel movements — and was nearly deadly. According to statements given to the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service, the patient had undergone emergency bowel surgery for tumor removal by NHS surgeon Dr. Yasser Adly Abdel Rahman … Read more
Kids these days, we’re told, are scrolling the summer away on their digital devices. But some tweens and teens are rebelling — by getting good old-fashioned summer jobs. They’re bucking a longterm trend. The percentage of teens actively working or looking for work over the summer has dropped by 30 percentage points since the ‘70s, … Read more
They did it, folks! After 53 long years, the New York Knicks have finally been crowned the 2026 NBA champions. Although the beloved team wasn’t on their home turf for their championship-winning 94-90 game Saturday night, artist Juan Orellana and his sister, Andrea, were drawing crowds outside Madison Square Garden hours before opening tip-off with … Read more
Yoo-hoo has been a beloved beverage for decades, but for a brief period, Pepsi tried to compete by making its own chocolate drink. Yoo-hoo dates to the 1920s when grocery-store owner Natale Olivieri invented the beverage “as a chocolaty addition to the fruit juices being sold in New Jersey,” the company website says. By the … Read more
Affordability, low crime, quick commutes and quality schools are some of the top priorities for homebuyers searching for a neighborhood to call home. They may need to add “absence of zombie cells” to their list. A new study from the NYU School of Global Public Health found that certain neighborhoods may be aging their residents … Read more
No, it’s not your imagination — TSA lines really are getting longer. With the partial government shutdown causing staffing shortages at airports across the country and disrupting the usual flow of air travel, frustrated passengers-to-be have been forced to endure wait times up to three hours simply to check in for their flights. “Between the … Read more
Every family has one. Armchair parenting experts on Reddit engaged in a polarizing debate that asked users to ponder what popular parenting practices they’ve witnessed that are sure to “create a generation of emotionally broken adults in 20 years.” And it’s digital natives Gen Alpha, born between 2010–2024, will have firmly entered adulthood in two … Read more
Kathie Lee Gifford is opening up about one of the most enduring friendships of her life. During a recent interview with Fox News Digital, the 72-year-old TV personality discussed her upcoming thriller, “Nero and Paul,” her thoughts on filming a reality show and her long-lasting friendship with reality TV star Kris Jenner. “She has been my … Read more
This nuisance would work any soon-to-be bride’s last nerve. Before walking down the aisle, one nearly-wed was forced to walk down to Human Resources after a scorned coworker complained about being excluded from her wedding guest list. “This was honestly one of the weirdest work things I’ve ever dealt with,” barked the beleaguered bride-to-be in a Reddit … Read more
Kia America issued two recall notices within a week for more than 300,000 vehicles over loose parts near the doors and windows that can fall off and pose a potential hazard to other drivers. The recalls affect 201,149 Telluride models from 2023 to 2025 over faulty door belt moldings and 100,063 K5 models from 2023 … Read more
Is this NYC’s next top model? Joe Macken has spent the past 21 years painstakingly erecting an intricate 3D replica of New York City by hand — using nothing but balsa wood, Elmer’s glue and a whole lot of ingenuity. The finished product, unveiled recently in a viral TikTok video, features nearly a million buildings … Read more
Steak, chicken and fish are off the table at this plant-based party. A bride took to Reddit after a fallout with her parents over her decision to make her wedding menu meat-free. She explained that she and her fiancé are getting married on October 31, 2026 — a spooky affair on multiple fronts if you’re … Read more
She felt he put her social media career under house arrest. Many blame social media for interfering with their life, but for some people, it’s just the opposite. A woman in India filed a police complaint after her Instagram follower count declined, claiming that her husband’s housework demands cut into her influencer duties. “I didn’t … Read more
When it comes to parenting style, Alexandra Rutkay’s got it in the bag. Unwilling to forgo fab fashions for frumpy mommy gear, the Upper East Sider dreamed up a designer diaper carrier that’s now affording her the life of her dreams. “We just made seven figures,” Rutkay, 41, married mom and founder of posh baby bag … Read more
Talk about a culture shock. Microplastics — tiny particles that come from large plastic items and industrial waste — can damage cells and disrupt organs, potentially increasing the risk of heart disease, cancer, infertility and other chronic conditions. Researchers from Boston University say there’s another downside to these ubiquitous shards — bacteria exposed to them … Read more
Billionaires are funding the creation of life-extending pills that will eventually hit the market for people to buy, according to a CEO — and he says it’ll turn the rich in to “posh, privileged zombies.” The chilling warning comes amid fears that AI and biotechnology are evolving at such a rapid pace that anti-aging tablets … Read more
There’s lots of fallout in New England. A popular foilage-filled wilderness in Lincoln, New Hampshire, has been overrun with tourists to the point that they are causing rush hour-like bumper-to-bumper traffic on trails. This past weekend’s chaotic scene at the Artists Bluff Trail in Franconia Notch State Park was described as both “dangerous” and disgusting … Read more
Michael Rubin’s Fourth of July white party isn’t just a party. It’s a place where star athletes, past and present, celebrities and business honchos can let their guard down, mix and mingle — and potentially forge relationships in business and beyond. US Weekly reported that is where Tom Brady met his new gal pal, SI … Read more
Dating for marriage. Tokyo City Hall is developing a unique dating app, Tokyo Futari Story, to encourage residents to consider marriage and parenthood and tackle the country’s initiative of increasing population after decades of decline. The app’s name derives from “Futari,” which means “two people” in Japanese, a nod to the hope that pairings can … Read more
L’Oreal is developing of realistic artificial skin that will be able to “feel,” paving the way for ethical testing of cosmetics and other products without the use of animals. Unveiled at the Viva Technology conference in Paris last week, the bioprinted skin can replicate common skin conditions and behaviors, like eczema, acne, tanning and wound … Read more