The average woman takes five months to emotionally bounce back from pregnancy, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 women who have given birth explored how that experience has shifted their confidence and intimacy levels. Confidence is also affected: While more respondents recall having a harder time bouncing back physically (42%), more than a … Read more
America’s word of the year for 2026? “Stressful,” according to a recent survey — and a third are currently going through an existential crisis. The survey of 2,000 Americans conducted by Talker Research found the top word people used to describe how 2026 has been so far was “stressful” (35%), followed by “challenging” (32%). And … Read more
California gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra is riding a polling bump after the implosion of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s campaign, but fresh scrutiny is now zeroing in on his record as Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Joe Biden. The Democrat jumped to 10% support in new polling released Thursday, up from the low … Read more
Roughing it just got a serious upgrade. Luxury outdoor hospitality brand Under Canvas has opened a new glamping retreat near Yosemite National Park, offering travelers a chance to experience the great outdoors without giving up modern comforts — at a price that can climb as high as $650 per night. The newly launched Under Canvas Yosemite … Read more
These Kansas City Chiefs players may be stars on the football field, but their standout status is up for debate in the restaurant space. Sports standouts Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes are coming under fire after the pair’s Kansas City steakhouse, 1587 Prime, which opened in Sept. 2025, was lambasted in a recent social media … Read more
Well, that stinks. Farting sounds and smells are, apparently, no laughing matter at 35,000 feet as an impish influencer has just been banned by an airline and threatened with legal action for pretending to break wind in the sky. Yeferson Cossio, 31, a Colombian content creator with over 12.5 million Instagram followers, allegedly triggered a … Read more
As more restaurants experiment with eliminating tips, the idea of a no-tip dining model is gaining traction — but not without resistance from some industry professionals who fear it could drag down service. The shift is a response to growing frustration among diners. Hidden fees, service charges, and inflated gratuities have left many customers feeling blindsided when … Read more
It sounds like a scene straight out of “The Sixth Sense.” After having a near-death experience in her early 20s, Louisa Peck says she now has paranormal powers. One too many NYC partying nights led Peck down the wrong path — drinking heavily and abusing drugs. One night while clubbing, she overdosed on a laced … Read more
This is one “Bachelorette” twist Jesse Palmer is grateful to leave in the rearview. When reflecting on his experience as host of the long-running ABC reality series, the former Giants quarterback revealed he “almost died in Fiji” while shooting Season 20 of the series, which chronicled Charity Lawson’s journey to find love in 2023. “Charity … Read more
Farmers Almanac spring forecast: “A deep, dark and foreboding sky lingers in the approaching MLB atmosphere. Fans are advised to be prepared to take cover and shelter in basements or whatever room is closest to the ground to discourage jumping from windows to escape the scene.” Another season of telecasts — free TV, cable TV, … Read more
Reanna Madura spent her childhood in the middle of a dark family secret — one harbored by the now 25-year-old’s mother, Melissa Rose, who lived in fear that the truth might scar her daughter for life. Only when she turned 18 did the guilt-ridden parent finally reveal her shame — which had haunted the Midwesterner for nearly … Read more
Ann-Margret doesn’t have the fondest memories from “A Streetcar Named Desire.” The actress, 84, reflected on her experience playing Blanche DuBois in the 1984 TV movie based on Tennessee Williams’ iconic play during a recent Interview Magazine piece, calling the role “a rough one.” “I knew it had to be as honest as I could be, … Read more
When it comes to capturing the spirit of Christmas in NYC, there are few grander ways to celebrate than by seeing Cirque du Soleil’s holiday show “’Twas the Night Before…” at Madison Square Garden. The seasonal spectacle, based on Clement-Clarke Moore’s classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” features 26 artists, plucked from a global … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I often see ads about stopping smoking. I’d like to share my story of success in overcoming this filthy habit in the hope that it may help someone else. I smoked four packs of non-filtered cigarettes every day. At the age of 37, I knew I wanted to quit. I set a goal … Read more
It’s one of humanity’s most enduring mysteries: What happens when we die? Now, a new scientific investigation has taken us a step closer to understanding what may lie beyond the grave, the Daily Mail reported. Researchers interviewed 48 people who had survived near-death experiences (NDEs), asking them to describe — and even sketch — what … Read more
They were at death’s door and opened a window to a whole new world. About 15% of severely ill patients report enduring a near-death experience (NDE), which may mean having an overwhelming out-of-body sensation, an encounter with a dead loved one, a vision of a bright light, a rapid review of their life’s milestones or … Read more
It’s the best main course on the golf course. VIP attendees of this year’s Ryder Cup are shelling out big bucks to get a taste of Long Island they won’t soon forget. Steps behind Bethpage Black’s famed 18th green, the golf course converted its iconic clubhouse and conjoined the Heritage Club event space to exclusively … Read more
Well, she didn’t see that coming. A woman is going viral on TikTok after revealing a botched Botox treatment left her with one working eye. Lydia August (@lydiaaugust), who’s been using Botox for years to treat chronic migraines, shared her frustrating experience in a series of videos. August shared the reaction to her latest round … Read more
And the story begins. Josh Radnor, who portrayed Ted Mosby on “How I Met Your Mother,” for nine seasons from 2005 to 2014, is revisiting the sitcom eleven years later. Earlier this year, the actor, 51, launched his rewatch podcast, “How We Made Your Mother” alongside the show’s co-creator Craig Thomas. A still from the hit CBS show. CBS … Read more
Send help. I’ve officially entered the recorder era of parenting. I thought I’d be safe until the dreaded fourth grade concert, where 30 kids squeak out “Mary Had a Little Lamb” in unison. But here I am. TWO YEARS IN! I’ve got a private preview show in my lounge room. Front row seats. No refunds. Not a prodigy — … Read more