The season of feasting is upon us, and with all that caloric abandon comes the consequence of some serious bubble guts. Gas is caused by swallowing air and the breakdown of food in your digestive tract, which usually leads to burping, bloating, and/or flatulence. On average, we pass gas between five and 15 times a day, but … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I are in our 80s, married for 61 years. We are financially well-off and have few medical issues. As we approach our departure from this Earth, we’ve created the necessary legal documents to distribute our assets. So, what’s the problem? My spouse is a “collector.” We have several wonderful china … Read more
A Virginia woman was experiencing no troubling symptoms when she went for a cancer screening afte 35 years of smoking — but when she was told she had lung cancer, she says she felt “blessed” and “grateful.” Barbara Rodriguez, 53, was smoking a cigarette while reading the Bible in December 2022 when she decided to … Read more
There’s this woman on TikTok called Doormat Mom, and she’s stirring the pot with some pretty controversial stuff about her estranged kids. Now, she’s asking if it’s okay to leave them out of her will. “Should I include, axe, or modify? What’s the deal with ungrateful adult children and inheritances?” “What’s the kids’ side of the story?” More than 1200 people answered … Read more
“Animal Farm,” “Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go to Work” and “MI6 Spy Skills for Civilians” rank among the most eccentric books to give as a gift, according to a recent survey. In time for the holiday season, the survey of 2,000 American readers looked at book gifting trends, including some of the strangest books … Read more
Harrison Ford has multiple Disney attractions based off his iconic “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” roles — but he’s never stepped foot in them. In fact, he really “doesn’t give a s – – t” about the rides. His “Shrinking” co-star Jessica Williams revealed the revelation while promoting Season 2 of their Apple TV+ series, … Read more
A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board. Southwest District Health appears to be the first in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccinations are an essential function of a public health department. While policymakers … Read more
Let the sugar comas commence — really, it may be better for your kids in the long term. Abbey Sharp, a registered dietitian based in Toronto, advises giving children “unlimited access” to Halloween candy, insisting it’s actually a great way to form good habits. A dietitian says parents shouldn’t restrict Halloween candy. TikTok / @abbeyskitchen … Read more
With the holiday season nearing, Jason Kelce teased his brother Travis’ new Christmas song. And it appears Taylor Swift may have some musical competition from her boyfriend. The sneak peek posted to social media this week featured Travis showing off his singing skills in his new song, “It’s Christmas Time (In Cleveland Heights)”. “This is … Read more
I had an initial interview for a job and there was no salary listed, nor could I find anything on LinkedIn. When the company asked what I was looking for, I asked if they could give me a range, but they refused to do so. There’s six rounds of interviews for this job and I … Read more
Paul Mescal was ready to enter the arena on his own terms. The “Gladiator II” star revealed that while getting into peak physical condition for the upcoming film, there were two things he refused to give up. “I was working with a trainer who circled me like a shark and said, ‘There is a canvas to … Read more
Brass is a restaurant that makes grown-ups feel younger. It has all the buzz of an Instagram-powered eatery aimed at the Gen Z trust-fund crowd but with a higher comfort level, professional service and a French-American menu that makes “traditional” seem trendy. Tucked deep inside the century-old Evelyn Hotel at 7 E. 27th St., plush-and-pretty … Read more
The average American parent offers their child 114 pieces of unique financial advice per year, according to new research. However, parents admit their financial advice isn’t always used: respondents said their child listens only about half (54%) of the time. A survey of 5,000 American parents — aged 30+ and split evenly by 100 individuals … Read more
She had an unexpected cellmate. Amanda Tarver, a Miami, Florida, wife and mother of two, discovered she was pregnant two weeks after she was put behind bars on a drug conviction. “I didn’t even know if I’d make it to full-term because of my stress and anxiety levels,” she said. Amanda Tarver, 34, found out … Read more
Howie Rose had been waiting for this moment. So, too, had New York. The long-time Mets’ play-by-play announcer was on the call for Pete Alonso’s go-ahead home run in Thursday night’s deciding Game 3. Later that night, on their flight home to New York, the team played it back for him. “Williams sets, here’s the … Read more
If you’re trying to lose weight and want a new way to do it, stair-climbing as a regular exercise — or just adding a few flights a day — might be for you. It’s accessible, and research shows it’s more effective than walking on level ground. “Overall, it is a fact that stair-climbing gets you … Read more
Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer weighed in on the controversy surrounding Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes’ potential political differences. During an appearance on the Bravo channel Tuesday, the governor was asked if she thinks people should care if Swift, who has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, and Mahomes, who has been linked to support for former President Trump, are … Read more
Watt a bold move! A brazen JetBlue passenger admitted to taking a fellow passenger’s Apple phone charger on their flight, only to get into a heated back-and-forth on their plane. Footage of the tense incident, posted to TikTok by @RcRelated, showed the woman walking down the plane aisle when the man recording her asked if she was the one … Read more
The majority of parents would give up social media, vacations for life and even their best friend—all for their child’s well-being. The survey of 2,000 parents of children aged 0–8 looked at what parents would be willing to give up if it meant their child was happy and healthy as the back to school season … Read more
Their presence is the present, sweetie. Showing up to a wedding empty-handed is no longer a déclassé “don’t” thanks to ungenerous Gen Z’s who’ve shamelessly abandoned gift-giving. And their refusal to break the bank is breaking one bride’s heart. “[I] recently had a wedding and had probably 70% of guests not give a gift/a card,” … Read more