It’s become common to talk about and SSRIs (short for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, a class of antidepressants) the way people talk about supplements: a passing mention, a joke in a group chat, a “same” under a TikTok about Lexapro, even a line tucked into a dating profile bio. For many young women, the cultural … Read more
Peanuts only, please! A Spanish tourist is under fire after viral footage showed him pouring beer down an elephant’s trunk at a wildlife sanctuary in Kenya. The obnoxious act, reported by the BBC, has been slammed by conservationists as dangerous and deeply disrespectful to the animals and the country’s conservation efforts. An obnoxious tourist is … Read more
Whether you’re staring down a massive to-do list or just have one beast of a project that needs to be tackled, it’s tempting to tap the ever-growing stash of over-the-counter supplements promising to boost cognition and keep us on task. One such pill, Clarity by nootropics giant Thesis, is even marketed as “Nature’s Adderall.” Logic … Read more
The assisted-living facility in Edina, Minn., where Jean H. Peters and her siblings moved their mother in 2011, looked lovely. “But then you start uncovering things,” Ms. Peters said. Her mother, Jackie Hourigan, widowed and developing memory problems at 82, too often was still in bed when her children came to see her in mid-morning. … Read more
Some food trends have deep roots, some are fleeting, some are outright silly and some are just plain fun. I am putting the “just plain fun” label on this one: pearl-shaped foods that pop in your mouth. Tiny sphere-shaped foods seem to be everywhere, entertaining mouths with their pop-ability and the sometimes unusual transformation of familiar foods. … Read more
Bill Belichick and girlfriend Jordon Hudson are taking their romance on the road. The couple ventured to South Florida this week for “spring break,” the former college cheerleader, 23, revealed Thursday in an Instagram Story before giving followers a peek at a dinner date with the new UNC football coach, 72. “Popping Billy’s cherry,” Hudson … Read more
Cases of the mosquito-borne illness Dengue Fever are popping up in Florida’s Tampa Bay region weeks after Hurricane Milton left standing water across the state. Mosquitoes breed by laying eggs in or near standing water, and back-to-back hurricanes Milton and Helene left rivers flooded and standing water around west-central Florida. Since Milton’s Oct. 9 landfall, … Read more
The Honey Deuce has left the stadium. For years, the cocktail — made with Grey Goose vodka, lemonade and raspberry liqueur, and garnished with honeydew melon balls — has been a hugely popular fixture at the US Open. Last year, 450,000 of the $22 drinks were sold at the tournament, which kicks off Monday at … Read more
Sushi hotspots are popping up in unusual places in the Big Apple, with tasting rooms tucked away in train stations, hotel suites and public spaces – and one even featuring a menu curated by actress Blake Lively. This month, Emil Stefkov’s The Group Hospitality opened Omakase Room by Shin, nestled in the 6½ Avenue passageway, at 145 W. … Read more
These AI “family portraits” really pushed some buttons. An artificial intelligence-focused artist is showcasing what former celebrity couples’ children would look like if they had stayed together in a creepy-but-fascinating project that some observers called “disrespectful.” Jeremy Pomeroy, of Melbourne, Australia, made the “captivating celebrity what-if” images centering on the offspring of A-list exes ranging from … Read more
Don’t start the new year in the emergency room. Popping bubbly to ring in 2024 may be more dangerous than partiers think, as an international team of ophthalmology experts spread awareness of cork-induced eye injuries ahead of the holiday, calling for the proliferation of screw-on caps among Champagne and sparkling winemakers. The high-pressured bottle stoppers … Read more