Tiger Woods allegedly had two hydrocodone pills in his left pant pocket when he flipped his Land Rover in Florida and was subsequently arrested on DUI charges last Friday. While the drug is prescribed to treat chronic pain or manage pain after surgery or injury, using it is not without risks — and serious ones at … Read more
They’re in the red. Amid the war in Iran and other international conflicts, the US State Department continues to update its travel advisories for American citizens, revealing the latest list ahead of April travel. Since February, when the US launched coordinated strikes on Iranian military and strategic sites, several Middle Eastern countries have been branded … Read more
It’s a homecoming to rock your world. A 1,323-pound spacecraft is expected to rip through Earth’s atmosphere Tuesday night, warns NASA of the incoming juggernaut. “The U.S. Space Force predicted that the [satellite] will re-enter the atmosphere at approximately 7:45 p.m. EDT on March 10, 2026,” announced the aeronautics administration in a statement Monday, noting a 24-hour window of uncertainty for its landing. A … Read more
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday night declaring a new initiative to boost domestic production of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the infamous weedkiller Roundup. The move has raised alarm bells among interest groups on both sides of the political spectrum, including the base that wants to “Make America Healthy Again” — because of … Read more
Things that go bump in the flight. Soaring levels of turbulence have increasingly turned air travel into a real nightmare at 30,000 feet. Just last month, two people suffered broken ankles after a British Airways flight encountered severe turbulence en route to the UK. The most infamous recent incident occurred in May 2024 when a … Read more
You’ve likely heard of diabetes, a chronic condition that affects how the body regulates blood sugar. But are you familiar with prediabetes? Prediabetes is a state of elevated blood sugar that falls below the threshold of Type 2 diabetes. It’s becoming increasingly common: More than 1 in 3 US adults has prediabetes, and most aren’t … Read more
Years of high-intensity exercise may come with an unexpected heart risk for male endurance athletes over the age of 50, according to new research from the University of Leeds. The study, published earlier this month in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, found that some endurance athletes over the age of 50 experienced potentially dangerous … Read more
Deadly drinks? Experts warn that some showy-looking cocktails can have serious consequences — think more undertaker than hangover. In fact, there are multiple examples of they key ingredient sending people to the hospital While liquid nitrogen is routinely added to drinks to create a ‘smoking’ aesthetic, its use in this way requires no training or … Read more
It’s a sobering report in one way. More American teenagers are staying away from alcohol, marijuana and nicotine — but two other vices are growing in use, according to a national survey released Wednesday. While drinking and smoking rates continue to show a steady decline, following similar results from the survey conducted last year, two … Read more
Ja Rule took “Put It On Me” to a whole other level at a recent golf outing. The New York rapper/actor — real name Jeffrey Atkins — unintentionally pelted a bystander with a shanked shot Tuesday during the Derek Jeter Invitational at Baha Mar in the Bahamas. The rapper’s shot immediately veered toward a reporter … Read more
There’s trouble brewing beneath the GLP-1 buzz. As Americans embrace blockbuster weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy in record numbers, providers are warning of a troubling ripple effect: patients sliding back into restrictive eating disorders — and others developing them for the first time. “I think there should be a button that you have to … Read more
The shocking trend of suddenly curve-less celebrities flaunting rail-thin frames is having a potentially dangerous impact on women like Emily James. Easily accessible GLP-1 drugs can deliver a so-called ‘Ozempic body’ in just months, as it has for bold-facers like Amy Schumer and Meghan Trainor. But James, 28, opted to take even more drastic measures … Read more
Solo travel is the world’s hottest tourist trend, fuelled by youngsters seeking independence and flexibility amid a remote work boom. A staggering 76% of millennials and Zoomers plan to take trips on their own in the next 12 months, with the solo travel market now valued at more than $500 billion per year, according to … Read more
Don’t get tricked by your treats. Americans buy roughly 748 million pounds of candy every Halloween — and more than half of parents admit to swiping a few pieces from their kids’ stash. But there’s more to fear than a trip to the dentist. Americans are expected to spend around $3.9 billion on candy during … Read more
Halloween is here, and officials across the country are warning parents and caregivers to keep an eye on their children’s treats. Government and law enforcement officials are advising parents to be extra vigilant when checking the packaging of candy and snacks given out on Halloween, as it’s becoming harder to spot counterfeit candy containing recreational … Read more
On the hunt for love, Eric Jonas first looked for a sign from above. But when none of the twinkling stars in the sky granted his wish, the resourceful singleton decided to take matters into his own hands. “I bought some poster-board, made a sign that says ‘I’M SINGLE’ and stood on overpass above Highway 101 in … Read more
No, baby! There are plenty of things women are told not to do while pregnant — but a few of those old-school “rules” have been debunked. Want to take a bath? Exercise? Go for it. Other rules, though, exist for a reason — and one OB-GYN is warning women not to follow a TikToker’s lead … Read more
A viral TikTok trend known as the “AI Homeless Man Prank” is spurring parental panic and prompting police response across the country, as users create AI-altered images showing a homeless man inside their homes. In one video with more than 2 million views, a distraught mother told her son to “let them eat and let them go” … Read more
Talk about bad blood. Health experts are sounding the alarm over a disturbing trend where drug users swap blood to score a secondhand high. Called “bluetoothing,” the gruesome movement is fueling a wave of new HIV infections in hotspots around the globe, including Fiji and South Africa. Health experts are sounding the alarm over a … Read more
No surprise to us, New York is No. 1. A new study, conducted by the personal injury law firm Wagner Reese and analyzing nearly 300 US cities, ranked New York City as the safest city in America for pedestrians and cyclists. That’s right. New York — yet again rated the greatest city in the world … Read more