Tropic like it’s hot! TikTok’s latest beverage craze — dubbed “cloud” coffee, no doubt inspired by Carly Simon — is frothing up feeds with a summery twist on your standard cup of joe. The sweet elixir features coconut water instead of plain water, placing your morning brew on island time. “Cloud” coffee is frothing up … Read more
Cruising toward disaster? Cruise ship passengers splash out big bucks for private hot tubs in their own staterooms all the time — but the Center for Disease Control is warning against the exclusive amenity, calling them a bubbling breeding ground for Legionnaires’ disease. In a damning statement reported on by Travel + Leisure, the CDC linked … Read more
Whether you’re staring down a massive to-do list or just have one beast of a project that needs to be tackled, it’s tempting to tap the ever-growing stash of over-the-counter supplements promising to boost cognition and keep us on task. One such pill, Clarity by nootropics giant Thesis, is even marketed as “Nature’s Adderall.” Logic … 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
She booked a room with a view — and got a concrete slap in the face. British mom Kim Antrobus says her girls’ trip to Portugal was “ruined” after paying extra for a view of the majestic Atlantic Ocean — only to find herself staring directly at a pair of drab apartment buildings. Antrobus, 43, … Read more
Being single is ruff. But if you’re one of the many single Americans who own a pet, you’re in luck — science says the road to happiness is paved in paw prints. Researchers analyzed the data of 2,500 British households and found that the psychological benefits of having a furry companion are on par with … Read more
Oh, baby! Tokyo is offering its employees a four-day workweek in an attempt to boost the city’s birthrate. Governor Yuriko Koike recently announced that the city’s government employees will be given the option to have a three-day weekend beginning in April 2025. Tokyo is giving its employees a four-day workweek in an attempt to boost … Read more
‘Tis the season to be “tacky” — and millennials are fa-la-la-la-loving it. Merrymakers of the 1990s are jingling all the way back to the gaudy Christmastime décor of yore, reviving maximalist tree trimming with big red bows, baubles and blinking bulbs. But the yuletide throwback trend is garnering mixed reactions from the oft-Grinchy Gen Zers, … Read more
This is alarming news for senior citizens with sleep struggles. Septuagenarians who experience excessive drowsiness during the day or a lack of enthusiasm for activities due to poor sleep habits may be more likely to develop motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), which can lead to dementia, a new study finds. “Our findings emphasize the need … Read more
There’s a new travel trend soaring high – and it requires even less planning than raw-dogging flights. When traveling by plane, there’s nothing more appealing than extra legroom or getting a whole row to yourself, especially on long-haul flights. Now passengers are hopping on a new trend dubbed “check-in chicken” to get that small in-flight … Read more
Inspirational speeches on weekday sports talk shows apparently are not the way to galvanize your teammates. Several former NFLers-turned-ESPN personalities ripped Aaron Rodgers’ weekly “Jets State of the Union” addresses on their network’s own “The Pat McAfee Show” for being hypocritical and ironically sending the wrong message, with one even describing it as a cash … Read more
The extra-point attempt, by some accounts, has been around since the 19th century. So for ESPN to suggest your kick is on the wrong side of history — that’s pretty special. During the Bills’ 23-20 win over the Jets on “Monday Night Football,” Joe Buck shredded Buffalo kicker Tyler Bass’ missed attempt in the first … Read more
This math teacher’s pee policy doesn’t add up. A California educator has been accused of cruelty after awarding bonus points to students who don’t take a bathroom break during class. A peeved parent of one of the pedagogue’s pupils leaked the bizarre bathroom rule in a post that has clocked up over 16 million views … Read more
A woman has been left stunned after she went out to dinner with friends and discovered she was charged for the bartender to shake her drink. The woman, who goes by @blondeswhoeat on social media, went out to dinner in Dallas, Texas, and saw a “prep” charge on her bill. “Normally I don’t look at bills, I’m … Read more
Actress Kaitlyn Dever allegedly required extra security when filming “The Last of Us” because of how much fans hate her character. It was announced in January that Dever, 27, would be joining the second season of the popular HBO show based on a video game of the same name. Also coming aboard the series would … Read more
A mom was charged an unexpected $55 [$36.37 USD] for her late-night shopping trip, all because of Western Australia’s different timezones. The Perth mom-of-four said that she was doing an online Coles shop last Tuesday at 11:30 p.m. when she was slugged with the unexpected charge. Her click-and-collect grocery bill totaled $450.37 [$297.79 USD], but when she checked her online … Read more
How much would you expect to pay for an extra egg on the side of your breakfast? Alyssa Jayne from Australia claims she had to fork out $6 [$4.00 USD] for a single egg at a cafe recently after she realized the $13 [$9.00 USD] ‘eggs your way’ she ordered only came with one egg … Read more
The heat is on. With temperatures expected to soar above the 90s across much of the eastern US this week, millions are preparing to beat the heat. Experts are urging those who take certain medications, including those used to treat high blood pressure, allergies, and mental health conditions, to take extra precautions. Temps will begin … Read more
Want to sample Michelin star food, watch Madonna strike a pose or see Yankees captain Aaron Judge slam a home run? These are all perks that Zane Michael, 25, has enjoyed working as a brand ambassador at local events. He boosts his earnings with summer side hustles while working at Trader Joe’s in Chelsea and … Read more
The eclipse will “turn around bright eyes” across the nation. The 1983 hit song “Total Eclipse of the Heart” is getting a surge of love ahead of Monday’s solar eclipse. Over four decades after its release, the power ballad, the biggest career hit for Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, is the No. 1 song added to user-generated “eclipse” playlists on … Read more