DEAR ABBY: My spouse passed away from pancreatic cancer more than two years ago. We were together for 13 years and stood by each other during good and bad times. I was recently contacted by my first love from 44 years ago. We’ve been emailing, and I’ve been feeling emotions about him like when we … Read more
A new analysis of 44 studies has linked “doomscrolling” to higher levels of anxiety and psychological distress — but for some, information overload may also contribute to a phenomenon one neurologist calls “helicopter brain.” The research, published in Frontiers in Psychology, found associations between excessive consumption of negative online content and poorer mental health, although … Read more
Burger King has spent decades telling customers to “Have it Your Way.” Now, the Miami-based fast-food chain wants its employees to make sure guests feel like they rule. The philosophy is reflected in Burger King’s more recent “You Rule” slogan — and in how the company approaches hospitality inside its restaurants. “We’re certainly encouraging our … Read more
My Dad likes to remind me that wherever you go, you’re packing yourself. But increasingly hotels are looking to unpack you — and send you home calmer, happier or more connected to yourself. In the quaint colonial city of Marinilla, Colombia, Brian Schon designed tranquility into the heart of his Cannúa Lodge. Plans called for … Read more
They got it twisted. Just hours ago, Costco posted an Instagram video for its 2.5 million fans with a major announcement: The big box store‘s famous — and much missed — churro will return to store menus for the first time since 2024. At first, fans rejoiced at the return of the prodigal pastry, which … Read more
The NFC West is expected to be football’s most competitive division this season. And one NFC West star’s wife doesn’t seem to appreciate another team turning to AI for a competitive advantage. Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald made waves when he told The Athletic that he believes AI tools like Copilot will become a … Read more
A woman chose to have her leg amputated at just 20 after an agonizing condition left her unable to leave her home for eight months. Jess Burkinshaw had lived with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) since she was just 16 months old, when she developed swollen joints, fevers and severe pain and even stopped walking and … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for eight years. For the most part, we are happy, but there is one thing that upsets me. He doesn’t like to have people over for social events. In fact, I can’t get him to participate in any social outing without him moaning and complaining the … Read more
The average American hits their energy wall before 3 p.m. on any given day, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that by 2:48 p.m., their energy typically begins to fade, though one in five (21%) say it wanes before noon. In fact, 82% of those polled feel like they’re operating … Read more
I’m scrapping my 10-step skincare routine and stepping away from the supplement stacking — I’m officially maxxed out. You know what I mean — no matter what virtual planet you’re living on, or which digital rock you’ve been hiding under, the concept of “maxxing” absolutely everything in your life, beginning with your looks, has become near-impossible … Read more
They counted their eggs before they hatched. A recent college grad was a little too eager during the interview process for a dream job, and they mistakenly turned their life upside down sooner than they should have. The defeated job seeker took to the r/GirlDinnerDiaries forum on Reddit to air out their grievances, warning others … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my wife for three years. She asked me to fix her old computer. As I was doing that, I saw emails from her ex, “Doug,” dated a few months before our wedding. They started with the usual greetings, then proceeded to steamy back-and-forth emails. They set up a … Read more
A right ray of sunshine? Meh. While most people find warm, sunny weather a welcome relief after brutal arctic winters with record-breaking blizzards, not everyone looks forward to those clear-sky, 80-degree days. In fact, some people are pretty miserable in the summer — tired, touchy and impatiently waiting for cooler temps and shorter days to … Read more
Get the hot dogs on the grill. Pringles, everyone’s beloved chip in a can, is saying bye to bland bread by bringing a new hot dog innovation to summer barbecues, with first-of-their-kind flavored hot dog buns. Their new “Pop Dog Buns” are potato-based buns that are designed to fit inside a Pringles can (7.5 inches … Read more
WASHINGTON — You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad? A lot of things can cause itchiness, sometimes serious diseases. Whatever the cause, doctors have long warned that scratching too much can damage the skin. Now researchers better … Read more
Livvy Dunne is expressing her fear surrounding stalking. On Monday, Dunne posted a video to her TikTok account where she shared clips of men holding up pictures of her at airports she was flying into, saying she “didn’t feel safe.” “Should women have to change their behavior because men can’t handle the word ‘no?’” Dunne … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating a wonderful man for 10 months. He was married for 45 years until his wife died after a five-year illness. He is kind, thoughtful, smart, generous, and romantic. Our relationship is exclusive, and things could hardly be better. Recently, he and one of his grown daughters and her family … Read more
According to a new global study, one in five workers feels severely underpaid and that they’re due a huge pay raise. The international poll of 4,000 employed adults across the US, UK, France, Germany, Singapore and Australia found 18% believe their pay can’t satisfy them, and they would need a 32% pay increase in order … Read more
Top NBA hopeful Darryn Peterson said a popular supplement left him with debilitating symptoms that sidelined his game and made him fear for his life. Peterson, 19, recalled being rushed to the hospital with extremely painful cramps during a workout last fall. “I made it to the training room and just started begging them to … Read more
Age really is just a number sometimes. And aging isn’t a linear process — our physical, cognitive and social functioning can jump back and forth between feeling younger or older. This is known as the “flicker stage” that moves between vitality and decline, and it can help us get better with age. “Flicker stages” describe … Read more