Cancer diagnoses worldwide are expected to climb to 35 million annually by 2050, up from 20.6 million in 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in a new report. Despite major progress in some areas — like decreased tobacco use that’s associated with 16 types of cancer — cancer is still a leading cause of … Read more
I was a sick kid — I’m talking genuinely, chronically ill. Mysterious symptoms kept me home from school and bouncing between specialists who spent most of my childhood trying — and failing — to figure out what was wrong. My mother, a lifelong fan of all things woo-woo, did what any desperate parent does: She … Read more
California drivers hoping to escape for Memorial Day weekend may want to avoid one nightmare window: Friday evening. A record 45 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday and Monday, according to AAA, with 39.1 million people expected to drive. In Southern California, 3.6 million residents are projected … Read more
Memorial Day is quickly approaching, and it’s set to be a big travel day. The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that a total of 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day, between Thursday, May 21, and Monday, May 25. Of the 45 million Americans traveling this holiday, a … Read more
The magic of Disney is making your money disappear. Walt Disney World in Orlando has revealed ticket prices through October 2027, with a one-day park ticket costing up to $219 per person. The steep price applies to tickets for next year’s President’s Day Weekend and marks a new record for Disney World tickets. But brace … Read more
Delays at San Francisco International Airport could reach up to 30 minutes after the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday imposed new safety restrictions on landings. The restrictions coincide with a construction project that will take two runways out of commission for six months, KRON4 reported. Those runways closed Monday and won’t reopen until October, the … Read more
This is a real catch. Yogi Berra’s game-worn, signed 1947 New York Yankees rookie jersey is on the auction block — and could fetch up to $1 million. The sale of the one-of-a-kind pinstriped piece of baseball history — which was rescued from the Boys & Girls Club in East Harlem — ain’t over until Nov. … Read more
These impending nuptials are generating some Siri-ous buzz. Apple heiress Eve Jobs, 27, is set to tie the knot with Olympic equestrian gold-medalist fiancé Harry Charles, 26, this week — in a $6.7 million, British countryside blowout, boasting family friend Kamala Harris on the guest list and a performance by Elton John. Describing the working … Read more
Rosie O’Donnell said she wasn’t surprised that President Trump threatened to revoke her US citizenship, claiming that she’s endured “20 years of abuse” from her longtime foe. The former talk show host took to social media Tuesday to slam the “absurd” attack after the president triggered a social media brawl with O’Donnell when he branded … Read more
It’s not just any Birkin bag — it’s the Birkin bag. The original Hermès model made for actress, singer and fashion icon Jane Birkin in 1984 is up for auction today — and it’s expected to make history. Sotheby’s will auction off the item in Paris, where it’s expected to fetch a record-breaking price. The … Read more
No one warns you that stepping foot into a play center during winter is like entering the Hunger Games… but with a lot more snot (we’re talking code green). When Melbourne mom, Emily, took her 18-month-old daughter for a play date at her local play center she got much more than she bargained for. “My friend’s daughter vomited in the … Read more
A suspicious fire hit the city of Cannes with a widespread loss of power Saturday morning — just hours ahead of the film festival’s closing ceremony. Several movies were wiped from the schedule, but the majority of the iconic event, including the final bash, will not be affected because organizers swiftly found an alternative power … Read more
The robbery was over in minutes, the fallout long: Nearly a decade after robbers stormed Kim Kardashian’s luxury residence and tied her up at gunpoint, a Paris court will decide the verdict Friday in one of the most audacious celebrity heists in modern French history. Nine men and a woman stand accused of carrying out or … Read more
When her son came to her begging for a sleepover, this mom pictured sleeping bags, popcorn, and the familiar chaos of overtired kids giggling into the night. Instead, she got six children who looked like they were running an IT department. “Half of the kids brought devices. iPad or Nintendo Switch,” she said. It was a harsh wake-up call … Read more
Are “responsible tax refunds” on the rise? A new survey shows taxpayers are more likely to spend their refunds on rent, groceries and other necessities, rather than luxuries. The poll of 2,000 US taxpayers found nearly two in three (64%) have either already spent their tax refund money or are planning to soon. And all … Read more
Prince William and Kate Middleton have reportedly kick-started preparations for the biggest roles of their lives: becoming king and queen. The Prince and Princess of Wales have faced a difficult year after Middleton, 42, was diagnosed with cancer following a planned abdominal surgery in January. The princess subsequently spent much of the year behind closed … Read more
This is a whole new meaning to “drawing a blank.” A barren white canvas, valued at more than $1.5 million, is up for auction in Germany this week. The 1970 piece by minimalist American painter Robert Ryman — titled “General 52″ x 52″,” a nod to its dimensions — will be up for grabs by art enthusiasts … Read more
People with HIV who need a kidney or liver transplant will be able to receive an organ from a donor with HIV under a new rule announced Tuesday by US health officials. Previously, such transplants could be done only as part of research studies. The new rule, which takes effect Wednesday, is expected to shorten the wait for organs for all, … Read more
Beyoncé is expected to appear Friday in her hometown of Houston at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris, according to three people familiar with the matter. Harris’ presidential campaign has taken on Beyonce’s 2016 track “Freedom” as its anthem, and the singer’s planned appearance brings a high-level of star power to what has become a key … Read more
One of two doctors charged in the investigation of the death of Matthew Perry is expected to plead guilty Wednesday in a federal court in Los Angeles to conspiring to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine. Dr. Mark Chavez, 54, of San Diego, signed a plea agreement with prosecutors in August and would be the third person to plead … Read more