Muddy waters ahead. Just before Labor Day weekend, Oregon health officials are warning beachgoers to stay away from the water at a picturesque beach due to unsafe levels of fecal bacteria. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) released an advisory for Oceanside Beach in Tillamook County, Oregon on Wednesday, cautioning that visitors should “avoid direct contact with the … Read more
There’s a popular belief that weed can’t kill you. While it’s almost impossible to overdose on weed by itself, marijuana use can indirectly cause life-threatening complications. A 15-year-old learned this the hard way, a new case study reveals. His is one of only two recorded cases in teens in which “scromitting,” slang for cannabinoid hyperemesis … Read more
Americans abroad are hiding behind a Canadian flag to avoid global scrutiny. During a recent trip to Japan, a 25-year-old South Florida man took to social media to say that he was looked on “with disdain” every time he told someone he’s from the United States. The polarizing sentiment by TikTok user Luke Hillman was … Read more
Not even “spidey sense” could have prevented this odiferous attack. A “Spider-Man” screening in Cartagena, Colombia was evacuated after one of the audience members suffered from an extreme fart attack. The gas leak occurred on August 2 on “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” at the Cine Colombia multiplex inside the Plaza Bocagrande shopping center, Jam Press … Read more
Is it death by fashion? As the wide-leg pants trend continues to take over closets, one particular pair from Zara has fashionistas tripping and face-planting to the ground due to its exaggerated, long fit. The villain pair is supposedly the flowy wide-leg pants, which retail for $45 on the trendy retailer’s site, better known by … Read more
Sam Altman’s right-hand woman at OpenAI, Fidji Simo, is stepping down from her full-time role after an extended medical leave – just as the artificial intelligence giant is gearing up for its IPO. The No. 2 executive said on X that her medical issue, a neuroimmune condition, had worsened and her recovery timeline would be … Read more
The tail-gatekeepers have spoken. World Cup fever has been gripping fervent soccer fans since mid-June, with revelers fanning out across the region to celebrate. Sure, it’s the first time the soccer tournament has been on US soil in 32 years, but local soccer fans attending a MetLife Stadium match better make sure tailgating is not … Read more
It was a real flightmare. A family’s first-ever Ryanair flight devolved into the trip from hell, complete with drunk passengers, a dirty cabin and a terrifying medical emergency that forced the pilot to divert to Portugal. A family experienced the Ryanair flight from hell with drunken passengers, a dirty cabin and a medical emergency that … Read more
The offseason wasn’t easy on Dak Prescott. The Cowboys’ starting quarterback and ex-fiancée Sarah Jane Ramos broke up in March, just one month ahead of their scheduled Italy wedding. “Stress may help lose a little weight here and there,” Prescott said with a laugh Tuesday when asked about his offseason. “I’m kidding. I’m going to … Read more
Stellantis is recalling more than 1 million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles over a defect that could spark a fire, urging owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings until a remedy is available. The recall covers an estimated 1,076,999 model-year 2021–2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles. In the affected vehicles, an electrical issue involving the wiring … Read more
Scary secretions. In what sounds like a horror movie, an 11-year-old Indian boy began inexplicably bleeding out of his eyes, nose and ears. According to the case, documented in Sage Journals, the boy’s bloody episodes began for no obvious reason, caused the child no pain, and typically stopped within minutes. His parents took him to … Read more
Bay Area shoppers will have to get their food elsewhere after a Target store in San Jose had its grocery section closed due to a rat infestation. The shop near North Capitol Avenue and McKee Road was shut down by health inspectors after rodent droppings and opened bags of food were found in the store’s … Read more
Some plastic surgery procedures leave patients looking back — possibly at their BBLs — with regret. For years now, the three most popular cosmetic procedures in the US have remained consistent: nose jobs, facelifts, and blepharoplasties, according to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). But what about the trips under the … Read more
Not quite as worrisome as hantavirus — but still, cruise enthusiasts have another reason to sound the alarm. Carnival Cruise Line announced it would cancel an undisclosed number of reservations after an apparent IT glitch briefly allowed travelers to book cruises at shockingly low fares. A recent IT glitch sent hopeful cruisers swimming for shore … Read more
Have they lost their Way-mo? Alphabet’s glitch-plagued robo-cab subsidiary has yet another speed bump. Waymo has recalled 3,800 autonomous taxis after identifying a bug that allowed the vehicles to drive into standing water, per a letter on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) website. According to the NHTSA, which is probing the mishap, the software … Read more
Four in 10 Americans will not be taking a single trip this summer, with cost as the biggest reason why. The survey of 5,000 Americans, split evenly by state and generation, looked at respondents’ 2026 travel plans, and it revealed 37% will not be traveling this summer. For these respondents, the majority are unable to … Read more
Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman was “close” to appearing on “Saturday Night Live” in December before the firing and arrest of former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore derailed plans, according to comedian Shane Gillis. During a Tuesday appearance on the “Bussin’ With The Boys” podcast, Gillis, a diehard Fighting Irish fan, explained that he … Read more
A product meant to preserve heat is costing people their sight. Thermos recalled over 8 million of its Stainless King Food Jars and Bottles after receiving 27 reports of customers being struck by a stopper that ejected from the product, leaving three with “permanent vision loss,” according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Thermos recalled … Read more
Items sold across major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart have been recalled due to child safety concerns. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled a wave of products in April, spanning household goods, toys, fitness equipment and infant products. Safety regulators cited a range of risks, including choking and suffocation to chemical burns, … Read more
Move over Mickey and Minnie Mouse — there’s new vermin in the house, claims a skin-crawling lawsuit accusing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts of two counts of negligence. David Besse is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 after he “was bitten numerous times by cimicidae (‘bed bugs’)” during his stay at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort on May … Read more