From soggy fries to broken McFlurry machines, Americans can always count on a consistently inconsistent fast food experience. Poor management, low profits and outdated technology are just a few reasons why one fast-food location may undermine quality control. Fast Company rounded up the best and worst locations of some fast-food companies — McDonald’s, Burger King, … Read more
A group of ancient stars have been spotted near our sun, hinting to astronomers that our galaxy is billions of years older than we first thought. Most of the more than 100 bilion stars in the Milky Way rest on an invisible “halo” that rotates around the supermassive black hole at the center of the … Read more
No-zempic? Ozempic-like drugs were originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes — but authors of a new study say they are increasingly being used for weight loss instead. Now, there are fears of potential shortages. “This data suggests that more healthcare providers are seeing the benefits of these medications for treating obesity, which is a … Read more
An Australian influencer has made an “embarrassing” confession about her bedroom behavior – but new data has revealed she’s definitely not alone. Laura Henshaw, who co-owns fitness brand Kic with Steph Claire Smith, sheepishly revealed she once used a household object as a makeshift sex toy during a recent episode of their podcast. But while … Read more
This news may blow you away. Smart thermostats can provide insights into sleep quality, allowing researchers to infer a person’s sleep patterns without invasive monitoring. The finding is one of several developments presented this week at Sleep 2024, the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies. Other research highlights the need for teens to … Read more
Got milk? The Food and Drug Administration announced this week that traces of bird flu have been found in samples of pasteurized milk obtained from grocery shelves, leaving consumers wondering if they should toss their jugs. But the FDA and the US Department of Agriculture claim that the commercial milk supply is safe because of … Read more
Talk abut a Turkish delight. Turkey is the most promiscuous country on the planet, according to an amorous analysis of the world’s sexual habits. The average Turk has slept with more than 14 people according to World Population Review, putting the naughty nation well above the United States. “The average number of sexual partners can … Read more
King Charles’s medical records were not accessed during the alleged data breach of Kate Middleton’s personal information on Wednesday at the London Clinic. The monarch, 75, who is currently receiving outpatient cancer treatment at the luxury private hospital, underwent a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate in January. There, doctors discovered “a separate issue of concern” … Read more
Here comes the bride — and there go the divorce papers. Marriages have been on the rise since weddings and dates were put on pause during the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of marriages jumped from 5.1 per 1,000 people in 2020 to 6.2 by 2022 — the highest rate observed since 2018 — according to … Read more
The number of deaths related to excessive alcohol surged amid the stress and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual average number of deaths stemming from alcohol use jumped 29%, to 178,000 from 138,000, between 2016-2017 and 2020-2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed last month. Alcohol abuse appeared to increase during the … Read more
Sexually transmitted infections skyrocketed across Europe in 2022 — with reported gonorrhea cases alone nearly doubling. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control expressed “deep concern” with the rising rates, released Thursday as part of the group’s most recent data set. Syphilis cases rose by 34% between 2021 and 2022, amounting to more than … Read more
The number of sexually transmitted infections has spiked across the Big Apple, disturbing new data from the city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene shows. The gonorrhea rate is up 11% among men and the syphilis rate has skyrocketed a staggering 36% among women, according to the 2022 Sexually Transmitted Infections Surveillance Report, released Tuesday. … Read more
This city’s self-loving citizens sure put the “touch” in touchdown. Travis Kelce may have hit the dance floor with Taylor Swift following the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl win on Sunday night — but the team’s hometown fans found a far freakier way to celebrate. According to PornHub, activity on the X-rated website surged in … Read more
Health officials are warning that the rise of life-threatening sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is “out of control.” According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, STIs are on a worrying rise putting millions of people’s lives at risk from entirely preventable infections. “STIs must be a public health priority,” the CDC … Read more
They’ve made an executive decision. New data from tech company Jabra shows that the Gen Z workforce, which is beginning to outnumber older generations, doesn’t put much stock in working for a seasoned leader — or sticking around a job for very long. The latest report from 14 countries, including the US, found that less … Read more
Amid a seemingly growing list of major company layoffs in 2024, one billionaire bond fund manager is raising questions over some data. During an interview on “Making Money with Charles Payne,” DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach, known as the “Bond King,” pointed out state unemployment numbers he described as “hard to believe.” “Amazingly, 88% of … Read more
One of the largest data breaches to date could compromise billions of accounts worldwide, prompting concerns of widespread cybercrime. Dubbed the “Mother of All Breaches,” the massive leak revealed 26 billion records — including popular sites like LinkedIn, Snapchat, Venmo, Adobe and X, formerly Twitter — in what experts are calling the biggest leak in … Read more
The U.S. flu season is underway, with at least seven states reporting high levels of illnesses and cases rising in other parts of the country, health officials say. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted new flu data on Friday, showing very high activity last week in Louisiana, and high activity in Alabama, Florida, … Read more
Let’s get knotty? The most-searched sex position in 14 states is the “pretzel,” according to a state-by-state analysis of Google Trends data performed by sex toy review site Bedbible. To emulate bread in bed, a person lays on their side while their partner straddles their bottom leg and holds up their top leg to penetrate them. … Read more
How did that get there? Nearly 300,000 American adults wind up in the emergency room every year for having a “foreign object in body” — making it the ninth leading cause of unintentional injuries that land people in the hospital, according to a new analysis of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. In 2021, … Read more