Maintaining weight loss in midlife doesn’t necessarily require strict dietary bans or extreme fasting protocols. Carl Daikeler, co-founder and CEO of the fitness and nutrition company BODi, says a simple routine earlier in the day has helped him manage his weight while allowing more freedom at dinner. Los Angeles-based Daikeler, 63, who has led the … Read more
Let them drink coffee. Today, Thursday, September 24, Dunkin’ Donuts is giving away 1 million free coffees to its loyal customers. Through this limited-time promotion, the iconic donut distributor will give away free hot or iced coffee to the first 1 million customers who claim the offer. Dunkin’ is dishing out 1 million free coffees … Read more
Some problems can cause trouble working in the boardroom and in the bedroom. Erectile dysfunction affects millions — and while it was once thought of as an older man’s issue, it’s becoming increasingly common in younger men, too. While there are many causes of ED — including underlying health issues — new research had found that … Read more
A Texas woman who just turned 105 attributes her long life to “the good Lord.” While Blynda Vidock’s faith may have played an important role in her longevity, the Baytown resident has also followed many of the habits that experts say can contribute to a longer, healthier life. “The good Lord put me here for so … Read more
It’s not just Bud Light’s past misadventures in wokeness that are to blame for its persistent sales slump: The beer giant is falling victim to a growing trend that’s also slamming competitors – and I recently got a taste of it myself. Liquor and beer industry executives gripe that from their perspective, a grim cultural … Read more
Dunkin’ diehards will see another round of free drinks today. Last week, the coffee behemoth served up one million free medium Refreshers for folks who had the secret code, and that’s happening again. The java giant dropped the post in an Instagram broadcast channel — a public messaging tool where creators and brands can send … Read more
Some newlyweds look forward to ripping open a pile of cash-filled envelopes from their guests post-wedding, secretly hoping to recoup some of the thousands they shelled out for their big day. Not Melissa Reinecke and her now-husband Dan, who explicitly told their guests to come empty-handed to their 2023 nuptials. “Don’t even bother,” they told … Read more
Mo’ melons, no problems. Here’s a cuter way to stay cool in the sweltering summer heat. Parents in China have been seen nestling giant winter melons in their babies’ cribs to help keep their bodies cool. Images circulating on social media show the hot tots cuddling with oversized fruits and vegetables, which are often as … Read more
Chick-fil-A is giving customers a chance to score free waffle fries this week as part of its annual Cow Appreciation Day promotion. The fried chicken chain is offering Chick-fil-A One members a free medium order of waffle fries between July 7 and July 13, while supplies last. To claim the giveaway, customers must play the … Read more
It’s a deal in a box. Aldi will release free limited-edition “Blind Boxes” next week, to the delight of diehard customers. Cashing in on the appeal of mystery boxes, the German grocery chain, beloved for its bargains and high-quality private-label products, announced Monday that it will give away free “Aldi Blind Boxes” for four days … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My father passed away and left me a large sum of money. One of the first things I did was pay off my husband’s debts totaling over $140,000. I also paid off my vehicle. I also paid $600,000 in cash for the home we live in. For Christmas, I want to give each … Read more
Dave & Buster’s is giving gamers the chance to score free tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Between June 11 and June 17, the entertainment chain will include tickets to multiple soccer matches across the country — as well as seats for the World Cup 2026 championship match at MetLife Stadium in the New … Read more
In the spirit of the great American road trip, and ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary, Cracker Barrel wants to feed — and fuel — travelers who are hitting the road. The homestyle cooking chain’s new “Fuel Your Summer Road Trip” promotion — running through July 26 — wants to give 250 Cracker Barrel … Read more
Rapper Cardi B is giving NFL free agent receiver Stefon Diggs a second chance and “slowly letting him back in” after their February split, according to Us Weekly. “They’ve been in closer contact lately. Things are no longer contentious,” a source told the outlet, adding that Cardi “is not fully committing” to Diggs at this time. … Read more
Firehouse Subs is handing out free sandwiches — but only if your name is “in the Mike family.” The popular sub chain, which has more than 1,200 locations in the US, revealed that it would give away medium sandwiches on May 6 to anyone named “Michael” or any variation, including “Mike,” “Mikey,” “Micheala,” “Michelle,” “Michele” … Read more
On a recent night out in Midtown, a disco ball shimmered, hips swayed — and a woman in her late 70s twirled like it was 1976 again. Across town, a 91-year-old strolled the boardwalk at Coney Island with her husband, reliving a date night decades in the making. The moments may look like scenes from … Read more
This deal is a slam dunk. Wendy’s is handing out free fries and Frosty treats thanks to the first dunk during the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship Game on Monday night. The first dunk made by Roddy Gayle Jr. for the Michigan Wolverines unlocked a nationwide offer at the fast-food chain, dubbed “Free … Read more
Will it be the best thing since sliced bread? Keto is a high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carb diet designed to plunge the body into ketosis, where it burns fat instead of carbs for fuel. Dieters often shed up to 10 pounds the first two weeks — mainly water weight — while long-term loss is typically one … Read more
He’s tall, brooding, bad at first impressions — and now, apparently, great with WiFi. More than 200 years after first insulting Elizabeth Bennet at a Meryton ball, Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy is back — this time as a chatbot. The swoon-worthy leading man of Jane Austen’s “Pride & Prejudice” has entered the digital age — as “AI … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Please help me move forward. My brother-in-law is dating a woman my husband was intimate with once before we were married. It makes family functions very awkward for me, but most of the family sees it as the past. It was the past, but it is now in our faces. My husband feels … Read more