Cheers to your wealth. Binge drinking might not be the recipe for failure that it’s portrayed as in popular media. Recent studies have shown that heavy boozing during one’s youth could improve one’s chances of success later in life. In his new book “The Beauty and Pain of Drugs,” Norwegian sociologist Willy Pedersen of the University … Read more
A woman earns up to $3k per day working as a professional hand model working with high end brands like Dior and Chanel. Avisha Tewani, 35, began working in the industry in 2020 after originally working as a freelance stylist, which she still does alongside running her own business and modeling. After helping a family … Read more
Meghan Markle has quietly deactivated her ShopMy Instagram page, which previously allowed her to earn commissions through affiliate links featuring her outfits. The Duchess of Sussex, 44, launched the online storefront in March — with its debut coinciding with the release of her Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan.” But just months after introducing her digital … Read more
Meet the professional wedding plus one who chaperones couples’ pets on their big day — getting dogs to pose for pictures and steer clear of the cake. Dog lover Rebecca McBride, 26, started up her business after dropping out of a PhD in Biology in 2023. She offers couples the chance to include their furry … Read more
Meghan Markle has been accused of “monetizing the monarchy” after creating a ShopMy page that allows her to earn commission on affiliate links she posts. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, took to social media Monday to reveal that she will be posting links to her favorite outfits — including those she wore in her Netflix … Read more
A tour guide is raking in the cash by carrying fatigued females up a mountain. Xiao Chen, 26, who works at Mount Tai in Shandong Province, China, accompanies tourists on their trek to the peak – but many of his female clients often want to be carried up the last 1,000 steps. He starts by … Read more
Prettier people are making a pretty penny. Employees who are easy on the eyes earn an eye-popping $20,000 more than their less-fetching colleagues, according to new data on pretty privilege in the workplace. “We asked respondents to rate how conventionally attractive they are and compared this to how successful they are, to find out how … Read more
It pays to be patient. One barista at the coffee chain recently took to Reddit to share a one-star review she received after an interaction that she expected to end with a free drink for the customer. The poster shared a screenshot of the review from a patron named Emily that read, “As someone who … Read more
Josh Brolin has a bone to pick with the academy. The actor, 56, shared that the Oscars got it wrong when they failed to nominated his “Dune” director Denis Villeneuve for the 2021 sci-fi movie. This year, Villeneuve is up for consideration for the award again for “Dune: Part Two.” The sequel received better reviews … Read more
Most Americans are feeling a major pinch in their wallets—from the price of eggs to high home prices—and the bottom line comes into sharper view for families with children who want to go to college. The average cost of college in the United States is $38,270 per student per year, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, … Read more
He’s buckled in for a wild ride. Sean Evans, a professional roller coaster rider and YouTube content creator, revealed he makes six figures from his daredevil lifestyle despite being afraid of heights. “I’m always there shaking and trembling. I always get butterflies in my stomach … but as soon as that roller coaster goes down … Read more
Diving into treasure. Tiffany Butler, 34, revealed how she earned over $76,000 as a full-time dumpster diver. After each dive session, the Texas mom collects her findings and resells the products online. “You never know when stores are going to toss stuff – it’s really just all about luck,” Butler, who dumpster dives at least … Read more
They found love in a hopeless place. A pair of scavengers from Buffalo — whose romance was kindled at the bottom of a dumpster — say they haven’t let the arrival of a baby curtail their rubbish-rousting exploits. Scrap-happy Dave Sheffield, 35, met wife Erin, 39 back during his college days — the trash-minded twosome bonded while Dave … Read more
A UK CrossFit athlete has lived her entire life without a belly button after receiving emergency surgery to treat a life-threatening condition at birth. Despite the gastrointestinal fix that closed the gap, the Brit has won several fitness tournaments and now earns thousands of dollars by modeling her unique looks. “You’ve got to learn to … Read more
Newly minted Michelin-starred chef Arturo Rivera Martínez stood over an insanely hot grill Wednesday at the first Mexican taco stand ever to get a coveted star from the French dining guide, and did exactly the same thing he’s been doing for 20 years: searing meat. Though Michelin representatives came by Wednesday to present him with … Read more
You’re on your own, kids. Jimmy Fallon, 49, revealed that he doesn’t get his daughters Winnie, 10, and Frances, 9, tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour despite his Hollywood connections. “I didn’t get them tickets to see Taylor. I said, ‘No, you have to earn certain things. I can’t just do this for you,’” the … Read more
Eight NYC hospitals earned a “D” for patient safety in a report card released Wednesday by a health care watchdog group. The Leapfrog Group bestowed poor grades upon St. Barnabas Hospital and the Montefiore Medical Center Einstein and Moses campuses in the Bronx; NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull and Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn; St. John’s … Read more
Do the dishes, do the mopping — stay-at-home moms are always hopping. But their Cinderella-like duties actually equate to sizable chunks of change, according to a new study. Specialists from Beike Biotechnology, an international adult stem-cell laboratory, recently determined the monthly incomes that homemakers worldwide should be earning for all their hard work. New research found … Read more
It’s worth a shot. Dallas-based flight attendant Cher Killough is sharing the “king” and “queen” behavior she loves to see on a flight, including one move that might score you a free drink. She enjoys it when passengers properly store their luggage, when they check the lavatory signs before trying to enter the bathroom, and … Read more
The average American says financial independence is making upwards of $94,000 per year and 60% feel optimistic they can reach this money milestone. In a recent poll of 2,000 U.S. adults, spenders and savers say financial freedom is synonymous with resilience and independence: not needing money from family and friends (47%), reaching a certain net … Read more