This is how you play the name game. Baby name consultant Kayla Naab is sharing the three factors parents should consider if they want to saddle their child with a unique name — usability, integration, and connotation. Parents looking to eschew Liam, Noah, Oliver, Olivia, Emma, Charlotte and the other top monikers on the Social … Read more
Forget protein shakes — collagen cocktails have come into fashion with the promise of younger-looking skin. But some health experts and bartenders are bad-mouthing the tipsy trend, claiming that alcohol negates the effects of collagen — and the drinks don’t even taste that good. “Alcohol can dehydrate the body, including the skin, which is contrary … Read more
Ready, set, bite. The Chiefs and Niners aren’t even on the field yet, and already there’s so much winning this Super Bowl Sunday, as chain restaurants across the country kick off America’s biggest game day by offering a tempting array of delicious deals. And while there’s nothing quite like doing it yourself, you won’t be … Read more
A Cameroon woman tragically died from a highly venomous snake bite mere hours after giving birth to her child, per a harrowing case study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. “A combination of the systemic envenomation from a carpet viper bite and the resulting complications led to the fatal outcome in the mother,” … Read more
Making decisions about your child’s name can become a battleground for conflicting opinions. You love one name, but your partner hates it. Your sister suggests one, but it reminds you of a school bully. You worry about whether people will pronounce it properly and whether finding a novelty keyring with their name on it is a big deal … Read more
Jingle bell flop. “Mean Girls” star Angourie Rice has found herself on the wrong side of “theater kids” everywhere after one vengeful TikToker slammed her singing in the brand-new “Mean Girls” movie musical. In a video posted Monday, a TikToker named Alison compared Rice’s vocal portrayal of Cady Heron to Erika Henningsen, who portrayed the … Read more
Correct grammar is so last generation. If you’re still using proper punctuation and capital letters while texting, your age might be showing, as typing in all lowercase has become a Gen Z hallmark. The younger generation believes the letters “look better” than “ugly” capital letters, and saves full sentences and good grammar for the classroom. … Read more
Kate Middleton will be watch-ing out for a luxury Christmas gift from Prince William. The Princess of Wales is likely to receive a new timepiece or some jewelry from her husband this festive season, King Charles’ former butler Grant Harrold believes. Harrold is quoted in the Express as saying the Royal Family’s Christmas gifts to … Read more
It’s beginning to look a lot like diss-mas. Royal fans are divided over the Christmas card Prince William and Kate Middleton, both 41, shared on social media on Saturday. The photo captures the couple and their three kids — Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5 — in white button-down shirts and … Read more
Thursdays are about to be a coffee lover’s favorite day of the week. Starbucks is offering their Rewards members yet another deal to keep them fueled through the end of the year: “Festive Thurs-Yays.” In a longer-term twist on the coffee chain’s “Yay Day” deals, they’re giving half off for the holidays starting Thursday, Dec. … Read more
She thinks she nose best. A Big Apple beauty influencer has been blasted after controversially claiming she’s able to reshape her nose by taping it down before bed. Isabelle Lux detailed her unconventional hack in a TikTok tutorial that has amassed thousands of views on the social media app. She added the hashtag “#reverseaging” to … Read more
Get ready for a McFlurry of changes. McDonald’s has made a major overhaul on how it’ll be cooking burgers, prized Big Macs included, to improve upon a years-long shortcoming the company says made for unhappy meals, the Wall Street Journal reports. In tandem with a spring ad campaign promising the fast food titan’s “best burgers … Read more
A UK mother got the prize of a lifetime while playing bingo when she went into labor and gave birth to her fourth child last month. Tammy Hall, 30, started having contractions the night before, but the hospital told her it could be days before her newborn would make their way into the world. “So … Read more
Snoop Dogg shocked fans on Thursday with the ultimate revelation: He is giving up weed. The “Gin and Juice” rapper, 52, announced on social media that he has decided to stop smoking. The longtime cannabis lover wrote on Instagram alongside a picture of himself praying: ‘“After much consideration & conversation with my family, I’ve decided … Read more
Pamper your very special people this holiday season with exquisite fine jewelry and watches. Browse our 15 gleaming gift picks, from a diamond-encrusted rope necklace to an emerald wrap ring. The feels will last forever. Do the twist When it comes to designing spectacular statement necklaces, Buccellati knows the diamond-encrusted ropes. “Torsadé” necklace in 18-k … Read more
There’s nothing kinder than free donuts! Krispy Kreme is giving out a free dozen donuts in honor of World Kindness Day on Monday, Nov. 13 — but there’s a catch. Only the first 500 guests visiting Krispy Kreme shops in the United States will get the sweet promotion and walk away with a dozen Original … Read more
Americans are far from generous when it comes to tipping service workers at restaurants, new research has revealed, with most diners leaving less than the standard 18-20% gratuity following a sit-down meal. The stingy statistic was uncovered in a new survey on US tipping culture conducted by the Pew Research Center, whose researchers also found … Read more
It’s found in virtually every kitchen, restaurant booth, and dining room in the Western world: the salt shaker. Despite its ubiquity — or perhaps, because of it — salt has fallen under the scrutiny of medical researchers, who agree that table salt and other forms of added sodium have unintended health consequences. And now, a … Read more
McDonald’s is giving customers a new reason to enjoy Fry-days. The fast food chain launched “Free Fries Friday,” giving away an order of free medium fries every Friday — for the rest of the year, at least. Customers with their eyes on the fries can snag their free side starting this Friday, Oct. 27 and … Read more
Brian Baumgartner looked to his longtime pal Aaron Rodgers for any pointers before he filmed the latest episode of “Celebrity Jeopardy!,” which aired on Wednesday. But as it turns out, even a pep talk couldn’t give Baumgartner an advantage in the game. “I play a bit of golf, Ken,” the “Office” alum, 50, told host … Read more