This is not ha-pea news for vegans. While experts extol the health and environmental benefits of a diet free of animal products, new research suggests that consuming ultra-processed vegan food can increase the risk of heart death. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) include packaged goods, drinks, cereals and ready-to-eat products that contain colors, emulsifiers, flavors, and other additives. … Read more
Only one will tech the crown. While real-life pageant girls have turned cold on participating in the glam extravaganza, these smoking hot bots are turning up the heat. “It’s an exciting [day] for the Fanvue World AI Creator Awards as we announce the Top 10 shortlist for the first-ever ‘Miss AI’ award,” declared pageant executives in a … Read more
For Nicole Vris and a large portion of her family, this year was going to involve the trip of a lifetime. Ms Vris and 35 members of her family were gearing up to travel to Greece, and meet up with friends and family — until they found out that not a cent of the $106,000 … Read more
“The Simpsons” did not predict the downfall of Diddy. Matt Selman, the showrunner of the hit animated series, clarified that a viral image of Sean “Diddy” Combs, 54, as a “Simpsons” character running from police is fake. The picture shows a cartoon Combs wearing a pink suit and matching sunglasses being chased by a group … Read more
Kylie Kelce, the wife of former Eagles star Jason Kelce, gave some pragmatic advice to graduates of her alma mater: Fake it till you make it. Kelce, 32, graduated from Cabrini University in 2017. The university, located about 40 minutes outside of Philadelphia, is closing down indefinitely after this past school year. Kylie Kelce delivered … Read more
Are you headed abroad this summer? While some of us might be eager to blend, turns out we might as well not bother. That’s according to the many Europeans who responded to a recent Reddit post, insisting that Americans can be spotted from a mile away, sometimes without even opening our mouths. Those headed abroad … Read more
She has an AI for fakes. Dr. Carina Popovici, a specialist in authenticating artwork, revealed that she uses artificial intelligence to spot fraudulent paintings sold on sites such as eBay. Her process entails using AI technology to analyze pictures advertised on a retailer’s site that in many cases has detected a “high probability” of being “not authentic,” … Read more
Sorry, they’ll be no Rih-awakening tonight. Although fans held their breath in anticipation for Rihanna’s Met Gala red carpet arrival, it seems the sultry singer has been struck with the flu. Although Rihanna reportedly skipped the Met Gala due to the flu, AI-wise fans created a fake picture of her on the red carpet. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP … Read more
Britney Spears has taken to Instagram after getting into a fight with her on-and-off boyfriend Paul Richard Soliz at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. As previously reported, an ambulance was called to the luxury hotel around 12:42 a.m. on Thursday morning. “We received a 911 call reporting an adult female, who had been injured,” … Read more
A warning to pasty pinups desperate for a tan: the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. Envious of folks with naturally golden hues, mom BobbieJo Houston, 39, decided to bronze her bod with a bizarre blend of at home tanning creams. But instead of sun-kissed, she came out like Shrek. Houston was shocked to find … Read more
His shot banged off the rim. Philadelphia 76ers’ forward Kelly Oubre Jr. lofted an insult at Madison Square Garden’s famed Celebrity Row, calling the stars who sit courtside fake fans — and the bold-faced names are firing back. “They’re gonna give celebrities those $100,000 [worth of] free tickets just to be there and not care … Read more
This news is more sour than sweet. A new-generation artificial sweetener — used in a variety of kids lip balms among other products — might be damaging your gut. Neotame, which can be found in fizzy drinks, chewing gum, ice cream, and flavored lip balms, can trigger IBS or even sepsis, according to new research … Read more
These lost items are uber weird. Ride-share company Uber released the eighth annual Uber Lost & Found Index on Wednesday. The report gives insights into the items that passengers left behind revealing the most common and most “unique” things riders forgot. The list of most frequently forgotten belongings comprised of the typical leftovers — clothing, … Read more
Good for the environment — but what about your body? Trendy plant-based meats could be triggering health issues less frequently seen in humans who prefer to chow down on the real thing, a new study warns. Research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition compared the impacts of protein alternatives, scientifically known as plant-based meat analogues, … Read more
Step away from the needles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may soon issue an alert for doctors regarding “botulism-like illnesses” which have already landed at least four people in the hospital, according to NBC News. People in multiple states across the country — including Illinois, Colorado, Kentucky, Washington and Tennessee — have reportedly … Read more
Turns out, Sharon Osbourne is not quite done airing out her thoughts on fellow Brit James Corden just yet. The wife of rocker Ozzy Osbourne couldn’t help but double down on her thoughts about the former talk show host — just weeks after bashing him during her short-lived stint on “Celebrity Big Brother UK.” Speaking … Read more
Too cruel for April Fools. On April Fool’s Day, a restaurant in Texas got a guest’s $27 bill sent back with a $100 tip written on it — with a note scrawled in marker with the message, “April Fools Dummy, No Tip 4 You!” A photo of the receipt at El Cacique Taqueria in Baytown, TX, … Read more
A debt-stricken single mother to a young autistic daughter was baited by an elaborate online scam involving a phony millionaire lottery winner, South West News Service reported. Dympna McKenna, 47, thought she had been in touch online with a couple who won the EuroMillions lottery in January and wanted to use some of their nearly … Read more
Everyone is royally confused. A BBC reporter is under fire after claiming that the video taken of Kate Middleton on Saturday is fake — and that the woman shopping alongside Prince William was actually a “look-alike.” “Disturbing that newspapers like @thetimes are reporting this as fact,” Sonja McLaughlan wrote in a now-deleted post on X (formerly … Read more
The Kate Middleton mystery has been solved — but not so fast. The saga of the missing princess took a turn, as Middleton, 42, was finally spotted on a trip to a local farm shop via footage released Monday. A “happy, healthy and relaxed” Middleton and husband Prince William, 41, were seen stopping by a … Read more