The “cradle of civilization” may be turning into a dust bowl — and some Christians say the Bible saw it coming. The mighty Euphrates River — the legendary waterway that helped give rise to some of humanity’s earliest civilizations — has been shrinking at an alarming rate, sparking fresh fears among end-times believers that an … Read more
Women may be able to become mothers at older ages these days — whether through biological pregnancy or surrogacy — but that still doesn’t mean it’s the easiest road. Take it from Pam Andras, a now 59-year-old New York-based interior designer, wife and mother of three who recently opened up publicly about her guilt at … Read more
Sushi lovers are conveying excitement. A top-selling Japanese restaurant is opening its first American location in New York City. Sushiro — a popular conveyor belt sushi restaurant in Japan — will open in Times Square this fall at 667 8th Avenue at West 42nd Street, next to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Guests sitting at … Read more
A self-described “free speech patriot” and social media influencer known for posting confrontational racist videos and harassing strangers in public was arrested in Nashville on Friday night after refusing to stop live-streaming at an upscale steakhouse, causing a disturbance, and walking out on the check. Influencer ‘Chud the Builder’ was seen getting arrested in Nashville … Read more
Every person who’s married technically has a prenup — either written by the government in the form of a marriage license, or by the two people who chose each other out of the other 8 billion people in the world. And one expert believes a conversation about having a prenup could and should take place … Read more
Bumble is swiping left on the swipe feature. Founder and CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd told Axios that the popular dating app will be doing away with the feature that asks users to swipe right or left on a person to share their interest or disinterest. On top of that, Wolfe Herd said that Bumble is … Read more
Four in 10 Americans will not be taking a single trip this summer, with cost as the biggest reason why. The survey of 5,000 Americans, split evenly by state and generation, looked at respondents’ 2026 travel plans, and it revealed 37% will not be traveling this summer. For these respondents, the majority are unable to … Read more
It’s a case of ocular extortion. A British woman is sounding the alarm on the dangers of wearable cameras after she was allegedly filmed without her consent by a man in smart glasses — who later refused to hand over the footage without payment. The woman, using the alias Alice, told the BBC that she … Read more
A young woman will have both her legs surgically amputated after they bent at a 45-degree angle upwards. Megan Dixon, 21, has been left with unbearable, constant pain for the past eight years when her legs were fixed completely straight. Megan, who also suffers from functional neurological disorder (FND), has bewildered doctors who have not … Read more
This boss was dead serious when she asked an employee to “adjust” the date of his father’s funeral for the sake of the job. A bereaved breadwinner is blowing the whistle on his unsympathetic manager after she allegedly requested he reschedule his dearly departed dad’s memorial “because other teammates took leave at the same time.” “She is … Read more
Guests onboard Disney Cruise Line’s all-new Disney Adventure learned their four-night sailing embarking from Singapore was canceled — mere hours after they already boarded the ship. On Thursday, May 7, after guests boarded, settled in and started their vacation, the captain of the ship announced that there were technical issues and guests were to wait … Read more
Fine jewelry consumers see bright futures. Per a recent Ipsos/De Beers survey, a whopping 43% of women and 55% of men anticipate purchasing or receiving natural diamond jewelry over the next two years. That optimism is translating into sales. The Natural Diamond Council saw a 2.1% growth in natural diamond sales by specialty retailers in … Read more
SAPPHIRE Symbolism: Nobility, truth, sincerity, faithfulness and wisdomBirthstone month: September Legend: Ancient Greeks and Romans believed that the precious blue stones had the power to protect them from envy and harm.Dazzling detail: A rare variety, the star sapphire displays starlike rays on its surface when cut as a cabochon and viewed under light.Icon: Princess Diana’s Garrard… … Read more
Vintage jewelry is having a moment. Just look at the most recent Oscars red carpet, where dozens of celebs topped off their gowns with old gems, like Elle Fanning in a spotlight-stealing diamond choker from 1903, or the dozens of dudes sporting antique brooches affixed to their tuxedo jackets. “There’s a demand for vintage and … Read more
When Halle Berry arrived at the London premiere of her new film “Crime 101” in January, red carpet watchers praised the 59-year-old Oscar winner’s bejeweled skirt and plunging V-neck bodysuit, worn with a striking silver pendant. But few noted the stunning vintage sparkler she had on her ring finger. It wasn’t until Berry appeared on … Read more
Grab your noses, folks. While New York City has always been aromatic, it’s been a particularly pungent year so far, with smell complaints soaring higher than the Freedom Tower itself. With 5,332 stench reports to NYC’s non-emergency 311 hotline already this year, 2026 is shaping up to be quite a stinker — and we haven’t … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m the youngest of a family of three boys and two girls. The only person I had any connection with growing up was my sister “Sara.” We were both treated the same way by our mother. We were not wanted. And I always knew Sara was sad about something else. Our mother’s discipline … Read more
Vengeful men on social media are staging punches, simulating stabbings and pointing firearms at the camera phones — which they call “training in case she says no.” The “she” in question? Women who reject their romantic advances. While the videos online are being framed as dating satire, advocates against domestic violence fear the trend could … Read more
Botched twice, blissed out the third time. After two breast augmentations left her uncomfortable, disappointed and scrambling for answers, a California woman says she finally got the results she’d been chasing — and now she’s warning other women not to rush into surgery without doing serious homework. “Looking back, I would have scheduled multiple consultations … Read more
As a mother of nine, Rachel Campos-Duffy has certainly had practice at pulling off Mother’s Day without a hitch. And she’ll certainly be front and center when the family celebrates today with a brunch at a friend’s house — although not until she’s finished her shift co-hosting “Fox and Friends.” “It’s the same for all … Read more