Plans to build workforce housing in one of Napa Valley’s most exclusive towns are running into resistance from a local dining scene powerhouse. Thomas Keller, the well-known chef behind Yountville’s French Laundry, is asking town officials to pause a proposed housing project for local workers located just two blocks from his restaurant. Thomas Keller is … Read more
It’s a taxing time for sweethearts in China. After a 30-year exemption, the country is slapping a 13% sales tax on condoms, birth control pills and devices, hoping to boost its declining birth rates and offset the long-term impact of an aging population and declining workforce. And with contraception more expensive under the new law, which takes … Read more
Lisa Catalano believes in love ad first sight. The Bay Area singleton, 42, is spending cold, hard cash to rent a dozen digital billboards along California’s famed Highway 101 — advertising her hand in marriage to any commuter that’s ready for commitment. “I’m putting myself out there,” Catalano, a vintage clothes retailer, from San Mateo, Calif., told the … Read more
Sarah Lee, a married mom of four, is taking it off — all her makeup, that is. “Going makeup-free is so freeing,” Lee, 51, told The Post. “I have more interesting and important things to contribute to the world other than just my physical appearance.” And Lee of Sacramento, Calif., isn’t in a rush to … Read more
The Ebola outbreak in Uganda has worsened significantly, and the country’s ability to contain the spread has been severely weakened by the Trump administration’s freeze on foreign assistance, American officials said this week. The officials, representing a variety of health and security agencies, made the assessment during a meeting with U.S. Embassy staff in Kampala, … Read more
Santa’s working ahead this year. Three children with missing limbs were thrilled to receive “life-changing” bionic arms as an early Christmas present. And it’s all thanks to The Big Hero 3 campaign, which assists affected families with the necessary fundraising to acquire the game-changing gear, which costs tens of thousands of dollars. Zoey Hampton-Pigeon, 8, Finn … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 17 years to a good man with many great attributes. However, our relationship lacks connection. Every effort at emotional connection is initiated by me (like planning date nights or going out for a walk to have a conversation). I have told him many times I need him to … Read more
Talk about a lazy workout. Researchers in Denmark have developed a new drug that mimics the effects and benefits of strenuous exercise without moving a muscle. The study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, maintains that the drug produces the same health benefits as running a long distance at a fast clip. Currently … Read more
They aren’t going to shake off this backlash. Australian Swifties were feeling some serious bad blood following a “bizarre” and “terrible” Taylor Swift tribute concert where performers read cue cards on the ground and swore in front of children. “Worst concert I’ve ever been to,” fumed aghast attendee Saga Wessman on Facebook while torching the … Read more
Diamondbacks backup catcher Adrian Del Castillo might need to go to the Keith Hernandez School of Baseball after he missed a tag in the sixth inning of a tie game Wednesday night. Del Castillo had plenty of time to tag out Starling Marte but whiffed on the tag, allowing the Mets to grab a one-run … Read more
Paul Skenes may be high-energy on the mound, but when it comes to appearing in girlfriend Olivia “Livvy” Dunne’s TikTok videos, he doesn’t seem to enjoy it as much. But don’t worry, Dunne doesn’t mind and has had a good sense of humor about it after a social media user pointed it out on one … Read more
Son of a beach. One of the nation’s most scenic swimming holes is pushing back against mass tourism by requiring visitors to make reservations at peak times this summer. Sand Harbor State Park on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe is rolling out the concept as a way to “reduce traffic congestion” on local roads … Read more
The bride was all dressed in white — hospital gauze, that is. When Nora Regis’ water suddenly broke at 33-weeks pregnant last month, she and then-fiancé Michael Odland scrapped their lavish May 10 wedding plans for a maternity ward holy matrimony, instead. “You know what they say, you make plans and God laughs,” Odland, 38, … Read more
Instead, after a perfunctory origin story of Garfield’s life with his owner, Jon (Nicholas Hoult), and dog companion, Odie (Harvey Guillén), the film is quickly set into adventure mode when Garfield and Odie are kidnapped by a pair of henchman dogs working for a vengeful cat named Jinx (Hannah Waddingham). Garfield’s estranged father, Vic (Samuel … Read more
Scientists have discovered a gender gains gap. Adults are advised to move their bodies for about 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week, coupled with two sessions of muscle-strengthening, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, but new research has found that women and men may require separate guidelines. The study published in the … Read more
It’s no secret – obesity is the most prevalent epidemic affecting the Western world, but one obesity organization leaders’ idea to curtail the problem has some people raising their eyebrows. “[It’s] quite right to urge that waist measurements be now taken annually from the time a child first goes to school,” Tam Fry, chair of … Read more
A Virginia high school freshman was looking for a fun science experiment — and ended up making a soap with the aim of treating skin cancer. Heman Bekele, who attends W.T. Woodson High School in the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system, was crowned “America’s Top Young Scientist” and awarded $25,000 after winning this year’s … Read more
A retailer in England has taken matters into its own hands to help eliminate waste in the world. Zero Green is a sustainable store in Bristol, England, that’s known for being a zero-waste shop — in every respect. The store introduced edible coffee cups to its menu so customers can drink their coffee in a wafer cup, and then eat it. … Read more
Don’t let them take our dough! A new alliance has formed to fight New York City’s edict targeting famous pizzerias that bake their pies in pollutant-spewing coal-and-wired-fired ovens. Lobbyist and self-described pizza fanatic Brad Gerstman said Wednesday he’s created the “New York City Pizza Alliance” with fellow lawyer Nina Marinaro and pie makers to block “a … Read more
Celebrate the king’s coronation with a bang. Just over 50 miles from Buckingham Palace, a different kind of jamboree will ensue. Hosted in Tempsford, Bedfordshire, at the well-known swings club Vanilla Alternative, a sex party is scheduled in honor of the monumental day. The X-rated extravaganza will be in full swing from 8 p.m. to … Read more