As Californians suffer from highest-in-the-nation gas prices, GOP gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton has one easy fix — follow Australia. Australia on Monday announced it will slash the fuel excise tax in half from April to June, which would save drivers nearly 13 dollars on a 17-gallon tank of fuel, reported Al-Jazeera. Now it’s on to … Read more
Something odd was happening to Arielle Hoffman. It was December 2016, and the aspiring actress was mid-shift at a Manhattan brunch spot when she was struck by a strange sensation. Moments later, she realized she’d wet herself — and a slice of time had disappeared. “It was almost as if somebody skipped ahead 30 seconds … Read more
Talk about a sore loser. For one player, a game of beer pong went terribly awry. The 19-year-old man was brought to the hospital with acute throat pain, difficulty swallowing and abnormal breathing following a round of the popular drinking game. A 19-year-old man was brought to the hospital with acute throat pain, difficulty swallowing … Read more
Good news for anyone thinking of doing “Dry January” – one month without alcohol is linked to better sleep, mood and health. New research shows even a short break from alcohol can boost health and help drinkers cut back for good. With the New Year on the horizon, more people are saying cheers to a … Read more
Seasonal happenings abound in and around the Big Apple, but there’s also plenty of Hallmark-worthy holiday villages across the country to delight in. Here’s where to indulge in a weekend full of fun. Kennebunkport, Maine The Bushes spent the wrong season in ole Kennebunkport. Instead of a summer home, embrace these wintertime craggy-coast happenings about … Read more
It’s a vital destination. A gorgeous, intimate space that resembles a charming hotel rather than a stuffy medical clinic has become the go-to Manhattan spot for A-listers, power players and glow-getters alike. Nestled on the Upper East Side, the Georgia Louise Beauty Longevity Atelier is where beauty meets bioinnovation — think luxurious $715 facials and … Read more
Paris Jackson has been clean and sober for nearly six years — but some side effects of drug use leave a permanent mark. Michael Jackson’s daughter recently took to TikTok to reveal the issue that’s still plaguing her years later, warning viewers: “That is umm … what you think it’s from. Don’t do drugs, kids.” … Read more
Dylan Dreyer is sharing her side of the story in her split from husband Brian Fichera. The journalist, 44, guest hosted “Today with Jenna & Friends” on Wednesday and opened up to Jenna Bush Hager about the new chapter of her life after announcing her separation from Fichera in July. “I appreciate everyone’s comments that … Read more
Have you traded the freedom of play for the confines of productivity? That bargain may be costing you more than you realize. According to one expert, unstructured play is one of the easiest ways to boost mental health, relieve stress and reconnect with the nourishing influence of our own inner child. “Everyone benefits from playing,” Cas … Read more
Bon Jovi is going back on the road. The rock band announced the upcoming Forever Tour on Wednesday, marking their first tour since frontman Jon Bon Jovi underwent vocal cord surgery in 2022. The Forever Tour kicks off in July 2026 with four shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City, followed by performances … Read more
Stopped up? Researchers at King’s College London have created new dietary guidelines for adults with chronic constipation, finding that eating these two foods — and washing them down with the right drink — could help get things moving. “Chronic constipation can have a huge impact on someone’s day-to-day life. For the first time, we’ve provided … Read more
Joe, no! Coffee-crazed New Yorkers were left with a case of the java jitters this week after bean juice giant Starbucks suddenly shuttered dozens of local stores — as part of a controversial $1 billion restructuring plan. A whopping 54 Gotham shops out of a total of just under 200 will be wiped off the retail map, … Read more
They’ve got nothing to smile about. Once a Hollywood secret, veneers have become a symbol of aesthetic perfection, seemingly as “basic” as Botox and filler — but botched operations are leaving people in tears, pain and debt. Influencers and celebrities like Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Simon Cowell showcase dazzling, why-are-their-teeth-so-white smiles on the red … Read more
For many tourists, Bali conjures up images of white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, expansive rice fields and lush, dense jungles – but the reality in many areas is very different. The popular island has long suffered from a rubbish crisis, with waste washing up along the tourist hotspot beaches of Kuta, Seminyak, Legian and … Read more
Got the travel bug this summer? Just make sure you don’t pick up any other bugs when you hit the road. No matter where I go on vacation, I’ve always taken a fully-stocked mini medicine bag with the obvious essentials: painkillers, antacids, Band-aids, Lactaid and a little something for nausea. But that medicine bag has grown … Read more
A man with “boobs” due to a rare condition is raising funds to have them removed because he is too conscious to take his top off on dates. Thabo Methie, 31, was just 10 years old when he first started noticing he was developing breasts instead of pecks. Sporty Thabo says he was bullied at … Read more
How tear-ible! Over 20 million Americans have dry eye disease, which means that their eyes don’t produce enough tears or their tears evaporate too quickly. Dry air, wind, certain autoimmune diseases, medications like antihistamines and decongestants, too much screen time, vitamin A deficiency and contact lenses are often to blame. Dr. Ashley Brissette, a board-certified … Read more
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson had a digestive issue that he couldn’t kick — and no answers in sight. Johnson, one of WWE and Hollywood’s biggest stars, opened up about his health journey during a recent conversation with the man who saw him through to the other side in Dr. Mark Hyman. The 53-year-old, after years … Read more
Take aurally. Turns out the ultimate anxiety remedy may not be in your medicine cabinet — but on Spotify. An eight-minute ambient track called “Weightless” by British band Marconi Union is being hailed as the musical equivalent of a chill pill. The track, ‘Weightless’ by Marconi Union (above) — cooked up with sound therapists to … Read more
Forget the flowers and dinner reservations — modern couples are marking milestones that are far more steamy, stinky or strangely sweet. They’re called “arbitrary-versaries” — made-up, hyper-specific holidays celebrating the messy, awkward, and uniquely modern moments that define a relationship in 2025. Think: “the first time you peed with the door open,” “the night you … Read more