A pub in central London has been slapped with a list of new noise rules — after a neighbor complained the sound of “laughter” was keeping them up. The Globe, located near Baker Street station, was hauled before Westminster Licensing Committee after a local applied for its closing time to be changed from 12 a.m. … Read more
Bill Belichick drew the ire of Colts owner Jim Irsay. Belichick was in his customary role as a guest on the first half of “ManningCast,” ESPN’s simulcast of “Monday Night Football” with Peyton and Eli Manning, as the Chiefs were facing the Saints. Peyton gave Belichick a golden opportunity to revisit the old Colts-Patriots rivalry … Read more
Jonathan Owens is staying calm in the chaos. The Bears safety is adjusting to his new team after signing a two-year deal with Chicago in March, while supporting his wife, Team USA gymnast Simone Biles, ahead of the 2024 Olympics, which begin this week in Paris. Owens, 29, explained how he handles the heightened attention … Read more
It’s business as usual for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are no strangers to being under fire — and it seems as though the recent blowback from Harry’s ESPY Award nod proved to be no different. Harry, 39, was named the recipient of the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 … Read more
“A Quiet Place: Day One” is making noise at the box office. The prequel earned an estimated $53 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. It’s both a franchise best and significantly more than expected. Going into the weekend, prerelease tracking had “Day One” pegged for a $40 … Read more
Now hear this. Audiology experts are sounding the alarm about noise-canceling earbuds and headphones, warning users that blocking out background noise can affect how your brain processes sound and reduce your awareness of your surroundings. “Noise-canceling earbuds may bring welcome silence, but they might also mask vital sounds that could save your life,” Josh Gordon, … Read more
Ever get cut off by a boisterously souped-up car and call the driver a psycho? You may have been right, new research claims. Miffed by a seemingly-growing number of modified mufflers and beefed-up engines wreaking aural havoc on the road, one put-upon psychology professor couldn’t help but wonder: “Who really wants to make this kind … Read more
New restaurants are ready to swing open their doors in the Hamptons this summer – even as the East End’s notorious noise police look to keep Big Apple hotspot Zero Bond from gaining a foothold. The roster of new ventures include Italian and French eateries from veteran restaurant operators in East Hampton, an upscale tavern … Read more
Honk if you want heart disease. Traffic noise is linked to cardiovascular disease and cerebrovascular disease, according to noise experts from the Copenhagen Cancer Institute in Denmark, the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute in Switzerland, the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania and the Department of Cardiology at the Mainz … Read more
There’s some real beef between the cows and humans of France. Amid noise complaints from residents in the countryside, the French parliament has upheld a law that grants cows the right to moo. Police receive hundreds of noise complaints about mooing cows every year from grumpy neighbors, mostly urbanites who moved to the rural countryside … Read more
This is sure to get people talking. Scottish singer Lulu says she says practices “speech fasting” — staying completely silent until midday. The 75-year-old crooner told The Guardian that she partakes in the practice in a bid to preserve her vocal cords. “It helps take care of my instrument,” she stated in an interview published … Read more
It was the sound of running water — not the sound of silence. That was the mundane muse behind the angelic ascension of “The Sound of Silence” — the chart-topping classic that had Simon & Garfunkel making all kinds of noise after their 1964 debut. “I used to go into the bathroom of my parents’ … Read more
Are you the kind of person who spends a lot of time thinking about where their next meal is coming from? You could be struggling with an affliction known as “food noise.” The formidable foe of those looking to lose weight has been around forever, but it’s gained considerable notoriety on the heels of trendy … Read more
Another day, another mysterious noise on “The View.” During a conversation about a woman asking for advice after one of her sisters admitted to her family that she was sleeping with another sister’s husband, a magical chiming, ringtone-esque sound played off-camera behind Whoopi Goldberg. “This is what I don’t understand. If you’re going to cheat, … Read more
If you’re not getting your ZZZ’s, try some MMM’s. A sleep expert has revealed three easy remedies for those who constantly feel tired and don’t get enough sleep. Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan told The Guardian that humming is a nifty trick to combat feelings of tiredness thanks to a chemical reaction that happens inside the body. … Read more
Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole, was candid about how she “tunes out the noise” amid rumors the Chiefs tight end cut ties with her on social media. The influencer, who dated the two-time Super Bowl champ prior to his relationship with Taylor Swift, even cracked a joke on Wednesday during a fan Q&A on Instagram. … Read more
Mom Hayley Becker has posted to her TikTok account, unsure if she was overreacting to her neighbors coming up to tell her family off as there was lots of “noise and footsteps” coming from their apartment. After multiple visits from the downstairs couple, Hayley received a formal complaint from building management. “The footsteps are our daughters walking” … Read more
Croatia is one of the most picturesque destinations in Europe with the city of Dubrovnik attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. From the stunning coastline and islands, to the food and warmth of the people, it’s no surprise tourists flock to the city. But if you’re heading to the hotspot this summer, you … Read more
It’s food for thought. Users of Ozempic and Wegovy say the drugs have miraculously stopped their obsessive thoughts about binge eating. The injectables, which have been hailed as a quick fix for shedding unwanted pounds, have hit headlines for an array of odd side effects, including sagging faces, thinning fingers and drooping butts — but … Read more
If you’ve ever had a visceral reaction to certain sounds such as sniffing, coughing or slurping, you might have misophonia — but you’re far from being the only one. A new study published in the journal PLOS One has shown that nearly one in five people in the UK are affected by misophonia. Researchers gave … Read more