Instagram now looks similar to early 2000s MySpace with new feature

Instagram now looks similar to early 2000s MySpace with new feature

Instagram is rolling out a new feature reminiscent of early 2000s MySpace. Users who want to evoke nostalgia for the early days of social media can now add a song to their profile and curate a vibe with the “song on profile” feature. The music the user chooses to add to their profile will show … Read more

Taco Bell opens ‘early retirement community’ for Rewards Members: ‘So f–king happy!’

Taco Bell opens ‘early retirement community’ for Rewards Members: ‘So f–king happy!’

Taco Bell is giving loyal customers the whole enchilada. The fast food franchise has unveiled an “early retirement community” for Rewards Members that comes complete with crochet classes, pickleball and poolside cocktails. The Cantinas, located in sunny San Diego, will host a horde of Taco Bell’s biggest fans for the two-day elder-inspired experience next weekend, … Read more

Rob Lowe reveals ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ sequel is in the ‘early stages’

Rob Lowe reveals ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ sequel is in the ‘early stages’

It’s for the culture! Rob Lowe teased a sequel to the 1985 classic “St. Elmo’s Fire.” Almost 40 years since the coming-of-age film was released, Lowe, 60, said that the project is in the “early stages” of development during an interview with Entertainment Tonight on July 29. Rob Lowe teased a sequel to the 1985 … Read more

Women should have this much sex every week to avoid early death, according to science

Women should have this much sex every week to avoid early death, according to science

Do it or die. A titillating new study shows that women can live longer if they have sex more often — thanks to the deed’s heart-healthy benefits. The randy research, recently published in the Journal of Psychosexual Health, found that females aged 20 to 59 who had sex infrequently — less than once per week — were at … Read more

The little-known Disney Channel rule that canceled your favorite childhood show too early

The little-known Disney Channel rule that canceled your favorite childhood show too early

A now-defunct, little-known Disney Channel rule has finally explained why 90s and 2000s kids said goodbye to their favorite shows prematurely. Lizzie McGuire, which made a bona fide star of US actress Hilary Duff, abruptly ended after just two seasons in 2004 at the height of its popularity and shortly after the release of its … Read more

Bike commuting lowers risk of early death by 47%: ‘important findings’

Bike commuting lowers risk of early death by 47%: ‘important findings’

This is wheelie good news for bike commuters. Cyclists have a 47% lower risk of early death and a 10% lower risk of hospitalization for any reason than commuters who drive or take the train, new research out of Scotland has found. “This study strengthens the evidence that active commuting has population-level health benefits and … Read more

Night owls vs. early birds: Study reveals who has better cognitive function

Night owls vs. early birds: Study reveals who has better cognitive function

Night owls will find this new research a hoot. A study from Imperial College London suggests that those most active at night perform better on cognitive tests. The researchers analyzed UK Biobank data for more than 26,000 people to see how sleep duration, patterns and quality affect mental acuity and cognitive capacity. Participants completed several … Read more

The biggest trend at NYC restaurants: Erasing the stigma of ‘early bird’ dining

The biggest trend at NYC restaurants: Erasing the stigma of ‘early bird’ dining

It’s the hour that ate the Big Apple’s restaurants. When the pandemic ended and New Yorkers finally returned to full-capacity dining, they started and finished earlier due to work-from-home and an aversion to late hours after months of “sheltering in place.” Now, three years later, Gothamites are still opting to eat, on average, at least … Read more

ESPN anchor Randy Scott involved in scary early morning car crash: ‘Really lucky’

ESPN anchor Randy Scott involved in scary early morning car crash: ‘Really lucky’

ESPN anchor Randy Scott’s morning commute took a scary turn when bad weather in the Northeast created dangerous road conditions that sent the SportsCenter anchor’s car into a highway median.  Scott posted photos and discussed the ordeal on X early Sunday morning, showing his car with severe damage to it.  “Can’t thank @CT_STATE_POLICE enough for … Read more

Doctors told me I had anxiety and sent me home early — I had a deadly condition

Doctors told me I had anxiety and sent me home early — I had a deadly condition

A fit 28-year-old California man nearly died due to cardiac arrest after doctors mistook his sepsis for anxiety and sent him home. “Being misdiagnosed @UCLA hospital almost cost me my life at 28,” Joe DuPont claimed in an X post describing his nearly-fatal ordeal. The saga began in late April after the Californian, who works … Read more

Early 2000s ‘jorts’ are revived as this summer’s hottest style trend

Early 2000s ‘jorts’ are revived as this summer’s hottest style trend

As if charm jewelry, Ed Hardy garments and popcorn fabric weren’t enough, Y2K fashion strikes again with another unlikely fashion revival from the early aughts: Jorts. A cousin of the once again trendy capri pants, baggy, Bermuda-length jean shorts — or “jorts” — have been successfully resuscitated and revamped for the modern, chic woman. Except this … Read more

Vegan fake meats linked to heart disease, early death: study

Vegan fake meats linked to heart disease, early death: study

This is not ha-pea news for vegans. While experts extol the health and environmental benefits of a diet free of animal products, new research suggests that consuming ultra-processed vegan food can increase the risk of heart death. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) include packaged goods, drinks, cereals and ready-to-eat products that contain colors, emulsifiers, flavors, and other additives. … Read more

George Lopez slams ‘inadequate’ casino where he ended sold-out show early: ‘Unsafe environment’

George Lopez slams ‘inadequate’ casino where he ended sold-out show early: ‘Unsafe environment’

George Lopez is firing back at the venue where he ended his sold-out show early because of heckling crowd members. Eagle Mountain Casino revealed Friday that the 63-year-old comedian walked out of his show 30 minutes before it was scheduled to end and blamed his security team who could’ve “easily escorted any hecklers out.” The … Read more

George Lopez accused of walking out on sold-out show early over hecklers: ‘Never bring him back’

George Lopez accused of walking out on sold-out show early over hecklers: ‘Never bring him back’

George Lopez allegedly cut his sold-out show short and walked out on the audience Friday over heckling crowd members as the venue slammed the comedian for letting his fans down. The 63-year-old comedian left his gig at the Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville, Calif. roughly 30 minutes before his set was scheduled to end. “Tonight … Read more

Why you shouldn’t check luggage early at the airport, according to a baggage handler

Why you shouldn’t check luggage early at the airport, according to a baggage handler

If you’re someone who arrives at the airport many hours before your flight, it might be time to reassess your strategy. There’s nothing worse than waiting in a long line to check your bag knowing that you still have to go through security before you can settle in with food and a drink at your … Read more

Southwest Airlines hiking fees for early check-ins, upgraded boarding to as high as $149 if you want a better seat

Southwest Airlines hiking fees for early check-ins, upgraded boarding to as high as 9 if you want a better seat

Southwest Airlines has quietly increased the prices of certain fee-based services that can help passengers get on their flights quicker and increase their chances of getting a better choice of seat.  The Texas-based carrier has raised the cost of upgraded boarding services and early check-ins, according to Southwest’s optional travel charges page. “Upgraded Boarding” now comes in … Read more

Introducing peanuts early reduces kids’ allergy risk: new study

Introducing peanuts early reduces kids’ allergy risk: new study

They cracked the case. Kids exposed to peanut products during infancy, as early as 4 months old, are less likely to be allergic to peanuts later in life, according to a UK study published Tuesday in the journal NEJM Evidence. Researchers from King’s College London observed over 500 children to age 12. They found that … Read more

‘Horrific’ potential early warning sign for autoimmune disease revealed in new study

‘Horrific’ potential early warning sign for autoimmune disease revealed in new study

Nightmares and hallucinations — or “daymares” — may be early warning signs for the onset of an autoimmune disease or a flare-up, new research shows. “For many years, I have discussed nightmares with my lupus patients and thought that there was a link with their disease activity. This research provides evidence of this,” senior study … Read more

Proteins in blood could give cancer warning 7 years early

Proteins in blood could give cancer warning 7 years early

Amid news that cancer rates are on the rise in young adults, new research suggests proteins in the blood can indicate the presence of cancer more than seven years before it is diagnosed. Using blood samples from more than 44,000 people in the UK, scientists at the University of Oxford, compared the proteins of participants … Read more

This charming trend is reviving a popular early aughts accessory

This charming trend is reviving a popular early aughts accessory

Consider us charmed by these accessories. Charm-adorned jewelry and handbags have made a comeback, spurring a DIY frenzy in New York City, where eager Gen Zers flock to charm bars like Brooklyn Charm to craft custom bling. But how did charms get their moment in the spotlight again? Kelsey Armstrong, the founder of Brooklyn-based charm and … Read more