This won’t fly. American Airlines fliers are fuming after the carrier cut its program awarding bonus miles and other travel perks to passengers who purchase a basic economy ticket. According to the airline’s website, the policy change is in effect for travelers who booked basic economy tickets on or after Dec. 17 at 12 a.m. … Read more
Talk about cramping your style. While working out can provide pain relief and quicker reactions, new research shows a significant downside to physical activity during your monthly cycle. It turns out that female athletes not only suffer from worse injuries during their time of the month, but they also take longer to recover. A study … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My best friend of more than 10 years, “Ian,” ghosted me! We used to talk about everything — wives, children, jobs. We spent hours together and helped each other sort out our problems. He knew more about me than my wife. With no explanation, he stopped responding to texts and messages and is … Read more
That’s rich. Many movie fans were surprised to learn on Thursday that Richard Gere — nice, likable, “Pretty Woman” Richard Gere — once received a 20-year ban from attending the Oscars. Twenty years? Must have been very serious! What outrageous offense did the 76-year-old star commit to deserve being barred from the Academy Awards for … Read more
If you’re looking for another reason to appreciate your sister, here’s one with a scientific twist. Research suggests brothers may live longer when their sisters can pull off something extraordinary later in life. But that longevity boost doesn’t seem to extend to spouses — a sign, scientists say, that the benefit comes from genes rather … Read more
A filmmaker behind a documentary allegedly exposing an “80-year global cover-up” of extraterrestrial existence claimed that the US government is part of a “secret Cold War race” to reverse engineer alien technology. Director and producer Dan Farah, who also produced the sci-fi blockbuster “Ready Player One,” told Fox News’ Bret Baier that his newest film … Read more
Where’s the beef? The better question may be what’s in the beef. What’s believed to be the world’s oldest McDonald’s Quarter Pounder is about to celebrate a milestone birthday. Casey Dean and Eduards Nits purchased the Quarter Pounder — since dubbed the “Senior Burger” by its keepers — from a Golden Arches location in Australia … Read more
Want to live longer — and look incredible doing it? Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Aniston, Naomi Campbell and Gwyneth Paltrow are just a few of the A-listers who turn to skincare guru Georgia Louise to help keep them glowing from the inside out. One of Hollywood’s most in-demand aestheticians, Louise has spent nearly three decades helping … Read more
Balding might bruise your ego — but your hair-loss fix could be messing with your mind. New research out of Israel suggests that patients using a popular drug for male pattern baldness face a significantly higher risk of mood disorders and suicidal thoughts compared to those who don’t. “The evidence is no longer anecdotal,” Dr. … Read more
The days of “pushing through” an illness are over, as nearly a third of Americans say they’d rather you didn’t show up to work if you’re feeling sick. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 people, which examined approaches to cold and flu and the evolving etiquette around rest and recovery. Thirty-one percent said … Read more
She may no longer be narrating the scandalous lives of Manhattan’s elite, but Kristen Bell is still dishing secrets — only now, they’re about blood sugar, not Blair Waldorf. At the Emmys, Bell’s “Nobody Wants This” co-star Justine Lupe revealed the “Gossip Girl” alum’s go-to biohack for eating carbs without the crash or the weight … Read more
College grads are trading chapel bells for career goals. A new study published by Education Economics finds that college graduates are significantly less likely to get married, especially in their 20s and 30s. Researchers from Iowa University analyzed US Census data from over 8 million Americans to determine how much higher education is shaking up … Read more
Director Spike Lee’s multi-part documentary series for ESPN Films about former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who sparked a national debate when he protested racial injustice nearly a decade ago, will not be released, the filmmaker and ESPN said. “ESPN, Colin Kaepernick and Spike Lee have collectively decided to no longer proceed with this project as … Read more
Savannah Chrisley is unlocking her truth. The trailer for the 27-year-old and her family’s new reality series, “The Chrisleys: Back to Reality,” dropped on Thursday, in which she highlights the estrangement between their brood. The Lifetime show, which premieres on Sept 1, will follow Savannah, her parents, Todd and Julie, and two of her brothers, Chase, Grayson, and … Read more
Shannon Sharpe is speaking out after his reported firing by ESPN on Wednesday, saying he’s “at peace” with the axing. After The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand broke the news earlier in the day, the Pro Football Hall of Famer addressed the news on his “Nightcap” podcast. Sharpe said he had known that he was officially done … Read more
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, is royally pleased. After Sophie was made Duchess of Edinburgh earlier this year in honor of her husband Prince Edward’s 61st birthday, a new rule has been implemented. Now, the 60-year-old reportedly no longer needs to curtsy to Meghan Markle. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, attend Royal Ascot … Read more
A new study suggests that psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms, could extend lifespan. Researchers at the Emory University Department of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, discovered that psilocybin extended cellular lifespan and improved survival in aged mice. Psilocybin is the “naturally occurring psychedelic compound produced by hallucinogenic mushrooms,” as defined in the study. Psilocybin has recently received attention … Read more
The American dream is slipping away. Most US citizens no longer enjoy “a minimal quality of life” due to skyrocketing costs, a depressing new study has uncovered. Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity conducted research into the economic well-being of the country’s residents, defining “minimal quality of life” as the ability to pay for a … Read more
They’re Gen Boozey. Zoomers have historically been labeled a fairly abstinent generation. But now, the generation born between 1997 and 2012 are bucking their party pooper stereotype by increasing their alcohol consumption as cost of living pressures ease, per a buzzy study by global beverage market research firm IWSR Bevtrac. “The idea that Gen Z … Read more
Children from wealthier families have less stress and longer life expectancies than poorer kids — who may be put at a “biological disadvantage,” a new study found. Low-income kids produce as much as 23% more cortisol — the “stress hormone” — than their wealthier peers, aging their cells a whopping 10 years, according to researchers … Read more