You don’t know Jack — o’-Lantern. Carved pumpkins might be a treasured fall tradition, but one expert is warning that the spooky season staple can turn your home into a total pest magnet. “Porch pumpkins are non-negotiable for Halloween,” said Cassandra Leisz, Creative Director at innovative interiors brand, Ruggable. Carved pumpkins can attract the wrong kind … Read more
What a prick. A traveler was terrified after inadvertently touching a needle found on his hotel room bed. The anonymous man posted his alarming story to Reddit last Friday, sharing a photo of a bent needle and asking people to identify what it might have been used for. “What is this? The metal end was … Read more
When it comes to heating your home this winter, don’t make any rash decisions. Dr. Charles Puza, a board-certified NYC dermatologist, is sharing a very worrisome concern about space heaters — they could cause a condition called erythema ab igne, also known as “EAI,” “toasted skin syndrome” or “fire stains.” “Telling my patients that the space … Read more
Are you lucky in love? Or just an emophiliac. Emophilia is defined as “the tendency to fall in love fast and easily.” The term, coined by psychologist Dr. Daniel Jones, describes those who “want” to be in love, driven by the excitement of making connections and the whirlwind of emotions that come with it. Emophilia, … Read more
A British ‘danger tourist’ who travels to the world’s most dangerous countries spent a month in Libya and was held for seven hours at gunpoint at an army checkpoint. Daniel Pinto, 26, loves to visit countries deemed “dangerous” to explore areas tourists are never able to see and show what life is like in those … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a retiree with diabetes and heart trouble. My husband is disabled. I’m his sole caregiver when I have the energy to do it. Our adult daughter lives with us and works full-time in the medical field on weekends. She does practically nothing around the house. The real problem is, we have … Read more
Forget a red flag — if you see purple, start running. In nearly two dozen states, a purple marking on a tree or other stationary object out in the wild denotes private property, and depending on where in the United States you are, landowners could be heavily armed. To be completely safe? Keep out. Marking … Read more
Katija Cortez was still in high school the first time she was choked during sex without giving prior consent. She was 16 years old at the time. Cortez told news.com.au that it was “unexpected” and the shock of the situation meant that she didn’t know how to respond. Katija Cortez was 16 years old when she … Read more
Prince Harry has said he will not bring his wife Meghan Markle on any future trips to the UK because he’s concerned for her safety. In a new interview for ITV’s documentary “Tabloids on Trial” that aired Thursday, July 25, the Duke of Sussex, 39, emphasized that he believes threats against his wife would dangerously … Read more
Morons have been slammed for risking their lives by lying on railway tracks for photos and playing ‘chicken’ with high-speed trains. A shocking series of CCTV clips have been released showing people coming inches from death on a level crossing in Nottinghamshire. In one incident on July 13 this year, four boys are seen playing … Read more
One in four employed Americans worry that their job is in danger, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 employed adults looked at how they see themselves in their current role and found that 25% are worried about losing their jobs in the next year. These concerns stem from distress about the job market … Read more
He’ll be back — better than ever. Arnold Schwarzenegger joked about getting his recent pacemaker installed in a new Instagram photo on Thursday, as he thanked supporters for their well-wishes. “Thank you! I’ve gotten so many kind messages from all over the world, but a lot of people have asked if my pacemaker will cause any … Read more
Music executive Suge Knight has warned his long-time hip-hop rival P Diddy that his “life’s in danger” after federal agents raided the singer’s Florida and California homes. The clip, obtained by TMZ, was allegedly an outtake from the Death Row Records founder’s podcast “Collect Call,” which he hosts from a California state prison where he’s currently … Read more
If you didn’t see the 2019 movie “Code 8,” but for some reason decide to take a chance on the sequel, fear not: “Code 8: Part II” begins with a vivid account of a not-too-distant-future where 4 percent of people “possess superhuman abilities” and an authoritarian police force leans hard on robots both two- and … Read more
Dun-dun. While Sam Waterston is officially leaving “Law & Order” after three decades on the air, he’s still not ready for retirement. The “Great Gatsby” actor, 83, opened up about his replacement, Tony Goldwyn, and why he’s not quite done with showbiz just yet during an appearance on the “Today” show. Waterston has played district … Read more
It’s not looking gouda for the fate of these cheeses. Certain French frommages are under threat of extinction due to a lack of microbial diversity, experts say, with varieties of bries, blues and the infamously stinky Camembert topping the high-risk list, according to the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS). “It’s very important to … Read more
Kensington Palace has blasted claims made by a Spanish news outlet that said Kate Middleton was in “great danger” after being put in a “coma” following her abdominal surgery. The Princess of Wales, 42, was discharged from the hospital on Monday after she made “good progress” following her hospitalization on Jan. 16. But Spanish journalist Concha Calleja … Read more
Love is a battlefield. Finding “the one” isn’t without its psychological risks, according tp a self-styled life coach on TikTok with 1.3 million followers. Romanian-born psychology expert Francesa Tighnean, posted a video to her TikTok page explaining why placing too much importance on a significant other can ultimately lead to a toxic relationship. “How do … Read more
This pooch was all tied up. A family was “horrified” to learn their beloved pup had swallowed more than 50 elastic hair ties, which required surgery to remove. “We knew she chewed and occasionally swallowed hairbands — as they came out the other end,” owner Victoria Northwood, 50, told South West News Service “But we … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 25 years. Right now, our marriage is in trouble because I have been ordered to rekindle a relationship with his mother, whom I haven’t spoken to in six years. In my opinion, the woman is toxic. For 17 years, she has essentially stabbed me in … Read more