It’s the new great depression. Since the rise of social media, depression and feelings of hopelessness have skyrocketed among teens. Nearly half of teens say they agree with phrases like “I can’t do anything right,” “I do not enjoy life” and “My life is not useful” — roughly twice as many as did just a … Read more
Who knew that breast milk would be the reason Jalen Brunson cut phone ties with Josh Hart? The Knicks teammates had NBA Twitter in disbelief over their latest social media exchange that began Tuesday. “Have yall ever tasted yall significant others breast milk? Asking for a friend,” Hart asked his 500,000-plus followers. Brunson then replied, … Read more
The number of people who live alone — more than a quarter of all Americans — as well as married couples without children are on the rise in the US, according to newly released 2020 census data. The trends reflect the country’s aging population with more empty-nesters as well as a growth in the number … Read more
9 to 5? More like 9 to 4:20. Marijuana use among US workers reached “historic” highs in 2022, according to study findings released Thursday by Quest Diagnostics. The lab company analyzed over 6 million general workforce urine tests in 2022, determining 4.3% were positive for cannabis, up from 3.9% in 2021. That represents the highest number … Read more
Vets are warning dog owners about a lethal canine virus as cases surge in NYC. Animal Care Centers of NYC is urging vaccination to protect against parvovirus, a common, yet highly contagious illness that affects the gastrointestinal tract of dogs. Twenty-five cases have been reported in NYC this year, up from five last year, and … Read more
Adam Schefter did as he was told. Last month, in an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Aaron Rodgers revealed that he told the ESPN NFL insider to “lose my number” while Schefter was digging into trade rumors. Schefter later shared a screengrab of the text message exchange, revealing that what Rodgers said was indeed … Read more
Aaron Rodgers isn’t the only one getting a new number. For Rick Pitino, however, it’s not one on a jersey — it’s his phone number. The St. John’s coach was captured on ABC cameras at the Garden for Game 4 between the Knicks and Cavaliers on Sunday, allowing some enterprising lip readers to ferret out … Read more
One wrong number landed this caller to Mr. Right. Over a decade ago, Brenda Rivera Stearns was just trying to send a friend a text when she accidentally typed in the number of her now-husband Isaiah Stearns. “I sent a Bible scripture message to all of my contacts, which at the time I didn’t have … Read more
They worked hard for the money. A TikTok user has gone viral after revealing she was almost scammed by people using her bank’s phone number until she picked up on several red flags. Since being posted on Monday, the TikTok has gained nearly 2 million views. According to the user, she received a call from … Read more
She’ll be adding some glamour to Super Bowl 2023. Gracie Hunt, the daughter of billionaire Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, is a pageant queen, marathon runner and earning her master’s degree in sports management from the University of Kansas. And when it comes to the family business of football, the 23-year-old has her sights … Read more
DEAR ABBY: In response to “Ageless Lady in Washington” (Oct. 8), who sought a retort to people who ask her age, I had an aunt who refused to divulge her age. She would say to anyone inquiring, “I’ll excuse you for asking, if you’ll excuse me for not answering.” — JANE M. IN FLORIDA DEAR … Read more
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has fielded over 2 million calls, texts and chats since the phone number was shortened to three digits last summer, CNN reports. “It’s really eye-opening to see the increase in the texts, chats and calls that are coming in,” Hannah Wesolowski, the chief advocacy officer for the National Alliance … Read more
The number of “stars” that Starbucks customers in the U.S. and Canada will need to get certain food and drinks for free through the company’s rewards program is slated to go up in February. When members of Starbucks’ rewards program spend money with the coffeehouse chain, they can earn stars, including two for every $1 with a Starbucks card … Read more
This guy’s thinking outside the box. Florian Kastenmeier, of Germany, now holds the Guinness World Record for assembling the largest collection of rotating puzzles in the world — a whopping 1,519. The Bavarian 40-year-old’s obsession with Rubik’s Cubes began when he was a kid and he and his three brothers attempted to solve the puzzle. … Read more
Two-thirds of Americans (67%) would eat cultured meat grown in a lab setting. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,001 U.S. adults who are their household’s primary grocery shoppers, which discovered people have become more open to trying meat alternatives, with 58% willing to eat plant-based options such as tofu, tempeh, and seitan. However, … Read more
Have you ever noticed that when you look at the clock, over and over again, more often than not, the time always says it’s 11:11? Or perhaps you find that you see 1111 or 11/11 or 11:11 on car license plates, orders from GrubHub, postal codes, randomly on your receipts, in your bank book or … Read more
Snoop Dogg’s full-time blunt roller has her hands full. When Renegade Piranha stopped by the Australian radio show “The Kyle and Jackie O Show” earlier this week, she revealed the 51-year-old rapper likes to smoke about half a pound a day — the equivalent of 75 to 150 joints. “I calculate it at over 450,000,” Piranha … Read more
America has some serious daddy issues. The number of young men who are interested in having kids is on the decline, according to new research published in Journal of Marriage and Family. The study’s author, Robert Bozick, collected data from three different sources — the National Survey of Family Growth, the Panel Study of Income Dynamics … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide up will help you ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts. CNN — Taking 8,600 steps a day will prevent weight gain in adults, while already overweight adults can halve their odds of becoming obese by adding an additional 2,400 steps — … Read more
We all know the importance of brain health, gut health, and heart health, but when it comes to lung health, it’s probably not something many of us think too much about. But according to research, your lung health can predict how long you live. One study that involved a 30-year follow-up found that there is … Read more