The root of the problem? Marketed to the sober-curious as a squeaky-clean swap for alcohol, one drink additive is the culprit behind a massive spike in poison reports between 2011 and 2025, according to a new study out of the University of Virginia. Kava, a tropical plant native to the Pacific Islands, has been used … Read more
More people than ever tuned into this year’s World Baseball Classic championship game. Tuesday’s final between Team USA and Venezuela drew 10,784,000 viewers across Fox and Fox Deportes, making it the most-watched game in the tournament’s history, Fox Sports PR posted said on Thursday. This is up a whopping 128 percent jump from 2023’s championship … Read more
Cynthia Marie Franco was finally able to catch her breath as she frantically ran into her private spa studio in the Hollywood Hills, after finishing a lengthy facial at a top actor’s home, which backed up her tight schedule. “I’m coming in here like a whirlwind,” a frazzled Franco told The Post. “She needed a … Read more
She doctored her schedule. A general practitioner in the UK has been suspended for five months after booking in two fictitious appointments at the end of her workday to avoid being late to pick up her children. Dr Helen Eisenhauer, 43, was working at the Stenhouse Medical Centre in Arnold, England, when she scheduled the … Read more
The flu had a glow-up. This year’s flu season is proving to be worse than normal, with hospitalizations up significantly compared to last year, and the CDC reporting 4.6 million cases of the flu so far. But with peak flu season still going on until at least February, signs of the unusual “super flu” variant … Read more
It’s not just your nose that suffers when pollen fills the air. A new study suggests having seasonal allergies may increase your risk of suicide, with researchers finding these deaths tend to spike on certain days in particular. And that’s no small matter: an estimated 81 million Americans — or about one in four adults … Read more
Thank goodness she didn’t. Florence Pugh was convinced that she was “gonna die” while filming an “insane” jump scene for Marvel’s newest blockbuster. The 29-year-old actress, who has reprised her “Black Widow” role as Yelena Belova for “Thunderbolts*,” opened up about the scary stunt on Thursday, May 1, in this month’s Who What Wear cover … Read more
A raging measles outbreak in West Texas, which has so far killed one child, has not abated and may have taken root in New Mexico, state health officials reported on Friday. The outbreak has sickened nearly 200 people — roughly 40 more cases than were reported on Tuesday — and has left 23 hospitalized in … Read more
This entitled passenger needs to check his self. A Redditor, who goes by @wrathofthefonz online, revealed how a fellow flight passenger’s fraudulent behavior worked against them when they allegedly “demanded preboarding” to snag a good seat. The traveler was flying a United Airlines flight from Pittsburgh to Chicago when they noticed the strange encounter. One … Read more
Chipotle Mexican Grill said Wednesday it has raised menu prices by about 2%, as the burrito chain counters higher input costs in the midst of a choppy demand environment for restaurants in the US. Shares jumped 5% to $63.99. The stock is up 42% this year. Key ingredients such as dairy, beef and avocado have been costlier … Read more
He’s on the rise. Craig Melvin, 45, will be taking over for “Today” anchor Hoda Kotb when she steps down. The move will give him a big salary bump, as Us Weekly reports that he’ll make about $5 million to $6 million in his new role. He allegedly makes $3 million per year now. Melvin became … Read more
By The New York Times Oct. 25, 2024 The floor creaks, the music turns ominous and an uneasy quiet sets in. Then BAM! It’s the classic jump scare. This staple of horror movies, when done well, is instantly memorable. With Times film writers, filmmakers and stars weighing in, we ranked the 25 jump scares that … Read more
At nearly 500 pounds and battling constant pain and anxiety, Jeanine Raine knew she needed a change. The relentless commentary from teachers, nutritionists, family, and friends about her body prevented her from fully expressing herself. Raine told Today, “The world was kind of mean to me, so I just kind of kept to myself. But … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ music surged on streaming services in the week following his arrest on federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Music billed under various names the disgraced artist has used over the years — Diddy, Puff Daddy and P. Diddy — increased by an average of 18.3% in on-demand streams between Sept. 13 … Read more
Jon Bon Jovi helped stop a woman from jumping off a Nashville bridge on Wednesday, likely saving her life. The legendary rocker encountered the woman around 6 p.m. local time as he was filming a music video for his song “People’s House” on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. In surveillance video shared on X by … Read more
A rare deadly equine virus that can be transmitted to humans, killing about 30% of people afflicted, has been spotted in several Hudson Valley counties and surrounding states. An elderly Massachusetts man was recently infected, and the virus has killed a horse in Orange County, according to health officials. The Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEE) … Read more
Sam’s Club Plus members have about six weeks left to use a coveted perk, and they are letting the wholesale giant know they are not happy about losing it. Effective August 19, Plus members will only get free shipping on orders from Sam’s Club’s website or app on “qualifying orders of $50 or more,” the … Read more
Channing Tatum still wants to make “23 Jump Street” alongside Jonah Hill. “I would love to see 23,” Tatum, 44, shared with ComicBook during his promotion of the film “Fly Me To The Moon. “I would love to do it with Jonah [Hill], and Jonah I know wants to do it,” he continued. “We would … Read more
Experiencing a lower-than-ideal sex drive? While the idea of introducing books into the bedroom might not sound so sexy, it could help you unlock your libido. An expert explains how and why you should get your head in the books for a better time between the sheets. Lower sex drives are definitely not fun but extremely common. … Read more
Jason Kelce can cross one item off his bucket list. The newly retired Eagles center took a giant step — or jump — into his post-playing career, leaping on to a flaming table as part of his “New Heights” podcast that he hosts with his brother, Travis. In a video shared to the podcast’s X … Read more