Major US and international airline groups are pushing back against a new Ebola-related travel requirement that will affect millions of people flying into the United States. Beginning Nov. 3, all passengers on international flights to the US will have to confirm that they have not been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during the previous … Read more
This theory didn’t age well. A popular supplement commonly marketed for improving longevity failed to show meaningful benefits for people with early-stage Parkinson’s disease in a new study. The findings dash hopes that the vitamin B3 derivative could slow the disease’s progression — with symptoms actually worsening for some patients. Parkinson’s is a progressive neurodegenerative … Read more
It’s a burger bust. One of the largest Wendy’s franchisees — Meritage Hospitality Group — is aiming to close down another round of restaurants after a year full of shutters and a Sept. 16 bankruptcy filing. The company operated 314 Wendy’s restaurants at the time. The Michigan-based brand is asking the court for approval to … Read more
Late wrestler Hulk Hogan’s Florida property has sold for $5.9 million—just over one year after he passed away from a heart attack. Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died at the age of 71 at the Clearwater, FL, home in July 2025, months after he had undergone multiple surgeries and procedures on his neck. The sprawling … Read more
If you think you know endometriosis, think again. Experts estimate the disease affects more than 6.5 million US women. And yet it has become one of the most commonly missed diagnoses — even among gynecologists, endometriosis is still not fully understood or recognized. While the condition is notoriously known for causing pain and severe periods, … Read more
A drug once synonymous with rave culture could soon be making its way into a very different setting: the therapist’s office. A leading psychedelics advocate is “very optimistic” the Food and Drug Administration could approve MDMA-assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder as early as January. But even if the treatment gets the green light, a … Read more
At night, your teen should sleep like a baby. They actually need more ZZZ’s than adults — up to 11 hours, compared to adults’ seven to nine hours— to support their rapidly developing brains and bodies. That’s why losing sleep night after night is more than a bad habit. It has major consequences as teens … Read more
Travelers are hanging up their “Do Not Disturb” signs as they line up for kid-free vacations. JetBlue and Virgin Voyages are cashing in on tired parents with their new offer — child-free getaways. The two powerhouses have teamed up to deliver moms and dads a much-needed break with their first-of-its-kind experience. Starting today, travelers can … Read more
A popular Southern California bakery is cooking up something big. Los Angeles-based Porto’s Bakery and Café is bringing its sought-after Cuban pastries to the Inland Empire with a new location in Ontario, California, the burgeoning brand announced this week. The sprawling, 50,000-square-foot location will stretch across three buildings and include a restaurant, café, and retail … Read more
At nearly 400 pounds, John Goodman faced a choice: grow up, or give up. Now, the “Roseanne” star is shedding light on the deep-seated fears that fueled his unhealthy, self-destructive habits. By letting go of the “big kid” persona that mirrored his on-screen characters, he finally found the strength to turn his health — and his … Read more
Delta passengers can now receive a free Wi-fi perk on long flights across the Pacific, but there’s a catch. On Oct. 20, Delta announced that free Wi-Fi is being extended across Asia-Pacific routes. The coverage is only for passengers enrolled in SkyMiles accounts, but enrollment is free for any flier. Once fliers enroll in an … Read more
Southwest Airlines is sending passengers on more sunny escapes, adding 11 new international routes to popular vacation hotspots for Americans craving beaches and warm weather overseas. Data from aviation analytics firm Cirium reveals the 11 fresh routes will roll out between November 2026 and June 2027. The expansion kicks off Nov. 1 with a brand-new … Read more
Oh, poop. One of California’s most well-known oyster farms finds itself in a somewhat stinky situation after a sewage leak from a nearby tourist business. Hog Island Oyster Co. in Marshall announced a recall of 200k oysters and temporarily halted farming operations in Marin County’s Tomales Bay after the contamination was discovered. Sign up for … Read more
American Airlines has canceled three routes this year — including one of its longest non-stop flights. The Fort Worth-based airline has cut three routes from its schedule this year, dropping one domestic destination and two international gateways. The carrier terminated flights to Santa Maria (SMX) in California earlier this year, followed by Tijuana International Airport … Read more
The nuclear family structure that once dominated American households is disappearing across the country — specifically in parts of major cities, according to a new report by the Institute for Family Studies. The romance-less report on “marriage deserts” showed that fewer than a quarter of households with children are now headed by married couples in … Read more
The choices humanity makes in the next 75 years could determine the fate of billions of lives — and whether our species makes it past the 21st century. In an extraordinary report from dozens of scientists, researchers compiled 17 of the most urgent health threats humanity will face before 2100. They estimated amenable disability-adjusted life … Read more
A major brand of panty liners has been accused of exposing hundreds of women to a cancer-causing chemical — with users claiming they suffered devastating health problems ranging from yeast infections to liver disease, a new lawsuit claims. Carefree, a feminine hygiene brand once owned by Johnson & Johnson and now owned by Essity, allegedly … Read more
San Diego is flying high — leaving some of the world’s biggest cities in the dust. San Diego International Airport has been crowned the fastest-growing major airport on the planet in 2026, zipping past better-known heavyweights as an increasingly fierce airline turf war sends flights soaring. The single-runway Southern California airport, better known as SAN, … Read more
More money, more problems. Though the upcoming October 14 announcement of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ September inflation report — which reveals the last data point that will set Social Security’s latest cost of living adjustment (COLA) — will likely translate into a “raise” of sorts for the program’s 71 million beneficiaries next year, … Read more
ESPN’s “College GameDay” is moving indoors on Saturday. The upcoming rendition of the college football pregame show set to take place at Alabama is forced to stray away from its traditional outdoor programming due to the impending hurricane expected to slam the area in the coming days. Hurricane Isaias, which was upgraded to a Category … Read more