Gather round and gaze up; the annual Perseid meteor shower peaks this week. The beloved sky show will reach its zenith from August 12 to 13, giving Californians a prime window to see 50 to 100 shooting stars per hour. This year’s conditions are especially favorable as the peak coincides with a New Moon, meaning … Read more
Rob Gronkowski, the card collector? The New England Patriots legend said he has been in the “collecting game” since he was a kid and is diving back in as the hobby has surged in popularity once again. “That’s when collecting trading cards was huge,” Gronkowski told FOX Business. “That was at its peak and then it kind of … Read more
New year, new fees. Amazon will tack on its “Peak Fulfillment Fees” once again during the holidays, the e-commerce giant confirmed last week. However, sellers can expect to see another surcharge this year. While the fulfillment fee is the same as 2025 — averaging out to roughly 32 cents per item — the 3.5% “fuel … Read more
A Red Cross official said on Tuesday that the Ebola epidemic in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo had not yet peaked, and could last for a year. Over 800 cases of the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no proven treatment or vaccine, have been reported in Congo, 192 of them fatal. The … Read more
Husbands of America, take heed — Adam Sandler should never be your style hero. This week, for the important event of his wife’s film premiere, the actor showed up on the red carpet dressed like he spent the day working from home — taking Zoom meetings with the camera off. Baggy Knicks hoodie? Check. Ill-fitting cobalt … Read more
Boy, is it tough to get men to go to the doctor. Research shows that most men would rather do just about anything else. This is a major problem because everyone needs regular check-ups and preventive screenings to address silent conditions and improve long-term health outcomes. Let’s keep it simple — here are the two … Read more
Dave Nitsche was a healthy triathlete — until a bizarre vision problem in 2019 stopped him in his tracks. “I would look at telephone poles … they seemed kind of wavy,” Nitsche, a father of two and grandfather of one, told The Post. He went to an optometrist, who suspected a detached retina and urged … Read more
Chuck Norris spent his golden years in peak condition, including climbing an iconic Northern California mountain only months before his shocking death at 86. The famed martial artist and action star summited the 10,457-foot Lassen Peak in September, celebrating the accomplishment in an Instagram post. “What a day! I had the pleasure of hiking Lassen … Read more
It’s “super flu” season in California. The mutated influenza strain — a highly aggressive offshoot of Influenza A — is spreading faster and hitting patients harder, as a second child has died, according to the California Department of Public Health. Another child has died of the mutated influenza strain as cases across California continue to … Read more
A British war veteran who lost both his legs in Afghanistan has become the first double above-knee amputee to summit the highest peaks on every continent in the world. World record-breaking mountaineer Hari Budha Magar, MBE, 46, has just summited the highest mountain on Antarctica – the final peak of his epic mission. The Pride … Read more
A new study has found a strong link between circadian rhythm and dementia risk. Published in the medical journal Neurology, researchers found that participants who were more active during a specific window of the day had an increased risk of dementia, a condition characterized by declines in memory, language, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Guided by … Read more
Love him or hate him, Chevy Chase charmed America with his humor and arrogance from the moment he went live from New York on “Saturday Night Live” in 1975. Chase, 82, became the breakout comedy king of the late night show with his smug, deadpan sketches and pompous “Weekend Update” sign-on, “I’m Chevy Chase and … Read more
During peak holiday travel, one of the most infectious diseases was detected at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. A case of measles was identified in a passenger at terminals B & C on Dec. 12, according to a New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) press release. “Measles symptoms include a high fever, cough, … Read more
This is when you should seas the opportunity to go on a cruise. The American Automobile Association estimates that 20.7 million Americans will go on ocean cruises this year, a higher number than originally projected. In 2026, the organization projects a record-setting year with 21.7 million Americans setting sail. First-time cruisers are a huge part … Read more
Emma Mains has lived in Revelstoke in central British Columbia for 17 years, and every season she picks up a ski pass from its eponymous mountain resort. But not this year. “Early-bird pricing was around $1,600, and they’re $2,200 right now,” said Mains. “Even at $1,600 it felt like I might not get my money’s … Read more
Don’t cry over spilled milk. Kim Kardashian came under fire this week after admitting she doesn’t know what a carton of milk costs during an appearance on Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast. “I mean, I don’t have a concept of what certain simple things cost,” Kardashian, 44, said during the Wednesday, Oct. 15 episode … Read more
Fall is nearly here — it officially kicks off at 2:19 p.m. ET on Monday, Sept. 22 — and New York is getting ready to paint the town red, orange and gold. Whether you’re headed up the Hudson, cozying up in a Catskills cabin or simply strolling in Central Park, the season’s most dazzling show will … Read more
Helicopter parenting just got a hardware upgrade. Skechers has launched a new kids’ sneaker line — “Find My Skechers” — with a covert feature that’s raising eyebrows: a hidden compartment under the insole, tailor-made for an Apple AirTag. This unexpected feature allows for “easy tracking and comfort of mind,” the brand’s product page boasts. “Hidden … Read more
A 36-year-old woman has caused a stir after revealing her gym has started banning women over the age of 24 from working out during peak hours. She shared her story on the popular UK-based forum Mumsnet, where women often seek advice on various topics related to women and parenting. In her post titled “Am I … Read more
Is this a not-so-grand plan? In recent years, a new kind of baby shower has taken root — not for the parents-to-be, but for the grandparents. “Grandma showers” or “grandbaby showers” aim to celebrate growing lineage, especially those about to welcome their child’s first offspring. While some view it as a heartwarming way to honor … Read more