Smart homes are supposed to be the epitome of convenience — letting users turn lights on and off, control room temperature, open their doors and even adjust cooking times from your phone. But sometimes it can feel like your home has turned on you. Take Brandon Jackson, a Microsoft engineer who was cut off from his … Read more
If your curb lacks appeal, chances are, so do you, new research suggests. A recent survey of 2,000 people who are dating and own/rent a home with an outdoor space revealed seven in 10 (73%) said the exterior of a person’s home influences their level of attraction to them. And 86% equate being able to … Read more
In 2017, a year before before HBO’s “Succession” — which aired its series finale on Sunday — became a smash hit, the developers of 200 Amsterdam, a new and controversial 51-floor condo tower near Lincoln Center, registered its offering plan, including pricing for its sponsor units, with the Attorney General’s office. The asking price for … Read more
It’s not the sort of White House that most tourists line up to see. Jose Flores, known as @josefloresterror on TikTok, recently explored one of the “most haunted homes in the world,” located in Mexico. In the two-minute video, a clip resurfaced from last year, Flores showed his 6.4 million followers “La leyenda de la Casa Blanca,” which … Read more
Just when Mizzy thought he was out, they pulled him right back in. Bacari-Bronze O’Garro, the now-infamous UK TikTok prankster who was arrested for filming himself breaking into people’s homes among other sick stunts, was booked again today for violating a court order. Photos and videos showing the 18-year-old hellion being taken into custody in … Read more
When you’ve gotta go, iguana’s got to go. A Florida man went to use the bathroom at his home and found an iguana inside the toilet. “I walked in my bathroom and found Godzilla in my toilet,” said John Riddle, 58, of Hollywood. “He didn’t seem at all pleased and started splashing and hissing at … Read more
More than half of Americans (51%) experience “scent-stalgia,” missing the comforting scents of their homes after being away for a couple of days. Interestingly, 66% of people said that they can recognize the unique scent of their own home, according to a survey of 2,000 Americans. For many, that aroma brings feelings of comfort — … Read more
A pair of twin sisters left their 9-to-5s in the dust to help drive the Skoolie trend — where adventure seekers live in renovated school buses. #Skoolie has over 2 billion views on TikTok as the laid-back lifestyle continues to grow in popularity, despite cramped quarters, loneliness struggles, hygiene challenges and safety concerns. Minnesota twins … Read more
One in six Americans put off cleaning for at least a month, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans who own appliances looked at their cleaning habits and found that while half claimed the longest they’ve gone without ever cleaning their home is just one month (52%), one in 10 admitted they’ve gone … Read more
Some Florida homes that were damaged during the 2022 hurricane season will have to have their construction projects finished before turtle nesting season begins in May, or those projects will have to be put on hold. Daytona Beach Shores Mayor Nancy Miller said her office has been told that construction projects will have to be completed by May 1, … Read more
If only these walls could talk. A Georgia couple’s move took a turn for the sleazy when they discovered a massive cache of cigarette packs and Viagra in the wall of their new home. ”We definitely were shocked and disgusted,” Kristen Smith, 51, told Jam Press of the “Hoarders”-esque degenerate discovery, which occurred while she … Read more
Humans are not the only ones suffering from this winter’s extreme flu season, with veterinarians across the U.S. advising dog owners to get their furry friends vaccinated. “Canine flu is one of the infectious respiratory things that we can see in dogs,” Dr. Jess Fejes, medical director at the Veterinary Emergency Group, told Fox 29. Canine flu symptoms … Read more
This year’s flu shot appears to be “a very good match” to the circulating strains, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said at a news briefing Monday. (Kristin Murphy, Deseret News) Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes WASHINGTON — This year’s flu shot appears to be “a very good match” to … Read more
She’s a selfie-made millionaire. Linsey Donovan, 23, originally from Maryland, claims she’s made millions from streaming videos on social media and said she invests her dollars by buying property. The Instagram and OnlyFans model said she now has a real estate portfolio worth more than $5 million — and determines which houses she wants to … Read more
Cleaning homes is currency for one woman traveling the world. Scrubbing her way around people’s homes for free has allotted Auri Katariina, 29, the ability to globe-trot, a squeaky clean career path she carved out for herself as a passionate declutter bug, according to South West News Service. It all apparently started when Katariina helped … Read more
You may want to avoid trick-or-treating at these houses on Halloween. When it comes to horror movies, many locations can become just as famous as the characters. Whether a movie features a haunted house or is set in a creepy location, many of these famously scary homes are still standing today. Here are the real-life dwellings and sites where … Read more
Christian Bale, John David Washington and Margot Robbie in “Amsterdam,” which opened in theaters Thursday. (20th Century Studios) Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes AMSTERDAM — During this time of year, many people ask me, “What does this movie have in it?” That’s because this is the time of year studios start releasing the films they … Read more
A new study comparing people who ate the same foods — but at different times in the day. (Superstar, Shutterstock) Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes ATLANTA — We all know that eating later in the day isn’t good for our waistlines, but why? A new study weighed in on that question by comparing people who … Read more
Kristina Nokes receives a flu shot from Scott Kendall at Rite Aid Pharmacy in Murray on Aug. 7, 2012. Doctors believe this flu season might be a severe one in the U.S. after Australia’s season just ended — and with it took 300 lives and caused 1,700 hospitalizations. (Scott G Winterton, Deseret News) Estimated read … Read more
A woman looks through a window at a near-empty terminal at an airport in Atlanta, June 1, 2020. An influential health guidelines group says U.S. doctors should regularly screen adults for anxiety. It’s the first time the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended anxiety screening in primary care for adults without symptoms. (Charlie Riedel, … Read more