Ariana Grande is not that girl. The Grammy winner, 31, isn’t looking to change the long beloved song “Popular” from “Wicked” despite being pitched a different and new version of the tune. “In the spirit of being open to new things for the movie, my music team and I thought, let’s refresh the rhythm. Let’s, … Read more
Two-thirds of Americans either met or exceeded their 2024 travel goals, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 US adults who have traveled within the past year revealed that while 43% traveled just as much as they planned to over the last 12 months, 23% actually exceeded that goal. The survey examined the travel … Read more
Government researchers have found that a widely prescribed asthma drug originally sold by Merck & Co may be linked to serious mental health problems for some patients, according to a scientific presentation reviewed by Reuters. The US researchers found that the drug, sold under the brand name Singulair and generically as montelukast, attaches to multiple brain … Read more
Parents were rejoicing this week as Roblox, the popular online game marketed to children, announced that they were introducing some big changes to their controversial chat features. It was confirmed that the platform would be implementing significant updates to its safety systems and parental controls – including blocking those under 13 from messaging others online – as … Read more
A popular prescription anxiety drug is being recalled nationwide for a “possibly life-threatening” mistake on the carton. The Pennsylvania-based drug maker Endo announced this week that it is expanding its recall of clonazepam tablets because some cartons bear the incorrect drug strength and wrong drug code. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine used to treat panic disorder … Read more
If you’re planning your 2025 vacations already, you might want to avoid these places. Fodor’s has released its 2025 “No List” — a list of destinations that tourists should reconsider visiting because they are “suffering from untenable popularity” and “collapsing under the burden of their own prominence.” Bali, Indonesia, made the list due to overtourism, … Read more
Here’s one comment that didn’t get a lot of likes. A well-known video game streamer went the wrong kind of viral over the controversial claim that his chosen profession is more challenging than any conventional job. “Streaming is wayyyyyy harder than a 9-5. [I don’t care], be mad about it,” user @WhoDontai said on X, … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration has proposed to remove oral phenylephrine, widely used in cold and cough syrups, as an active ingredient in over-the-counter drugs for nasal congestion, stating it is not effective, the health regulator said on Thursday. Phenylephrine is widely used in a variety of over-the-counter flu and cold medicines, including popular … Read more
Elon Musk’s mother, Maye Musk, doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to nutrition. During a Thursday appearance on Fox Business’ “The Bottom Line,” Musk was asked about “Make America Healthy Again,” the wellness initiative from former President Donald J. Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which focuses on choosing healthier foods. The model and dietitian, … Read more
Families can put an affordable meal on the Thanksgiving table this year thanks to Target. The retailer announced the return of its popular Thanksgiving Meal — and it’s $5 cheaper this year, serving four people for just $20. The $20 meal includes everything one might need for a traditional Turkey Day feast, and it can … Read more
What’s in a name? A couple billion bucks — if you choose wisely. Brayden, Cayden and Jayden are today’s cool kids’ names for boys, for sure. But when it comes to attracting capital, kicking it old-school is the name of the game, according to a new study on billionaire baby names. Old-fashioned, biblical names are … Read more
And the winner is… The tune most beloved when tying the knot goes to Whitney Houston’s pop ballad “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” according to a recent study by Breezit, an online wedding vendor search tool. The 1987 hit, which was on Houston’s second studio album, “Whitney,” appeared 484 times across the 2,000 wedding-themed Spotify playlists … Read more
Forget ghosts and ghouls — Halloween can get really scary if you have to make an urgent trip to the dentist’s office. Past research has reported an 80% jump in emergency dentist visits on Halloween versus other October days. “This spike is often due to people indulging in candies that can damage teeth or existing dental work,” … Read more
Get ready for the Beta babies. Gen Alpha refers to babies born between 2010 and 2024 but, from the beginning of next year, tots welcomed into the world will be members of Gen Beta. Like each generation that came before them, Betas will have their own set of unique styles and behaviors. They’ll also have … Read more
These sisters are eating their way through the Big Apple, and they’re not sugar-coating their reviews of Manhattan’s culinary landmarks. The Shapiro sisters — Sara, 32, Madison, 29, Carly, 28, and Julia, 21 — run the popular social media food account @sistersnacking, which has amassed nearly half a million followers on both Instagram and TikTok. … Read more
An American expat who swapped the sunny skies of Los Angeles for Sydney has unleashed on her experience at her first Australian music festival. Devynn, who attended the Listen Out festival in Sydney on Oct. 6, said the festival — with musicians including Skepta, 21 Savage, Sampa the Great, and DJ, Folamour — was the … Read more
This is not your mother’s Tupperware party. The type of confab once reserved for 1960s suburban housewives placing bulk orders for plastic containers is now hawking a very different product — men’s underwear. Instead of tables stacked with kitchenware, the trunk shows involve a troupe of hunky male models stripped down to their skivvies. ALPHX … Read more
This is a spicy development. A study conducted by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in the UK discovered that seven popular spices and herbs that are commonly sold in the US as well are frequently packed with fake ingredients. Oregano, black pepper, chilli powder, saffron, turmeric, cinnamon, and cumin are the spices consumers should be … Read more
Super-processed, packaged foods have become prevalent in US diets — and experts are warning of the potential effects. Recent research has shown that 60% of Americans’ daily caloric intake comes from ultra-processed foods (UPFs). A study published by the BMJ revealed that exposure to UPFs was associated with 32 poor health outcomes, including mental, respiratory, … Read more
An Australian woman has issued a warning after she spotted a man allegedly masturbating at a popular beach. Ashleigh Blake was by herself at Coolum Beach on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast on September 18 when she said she saw a man allegedly committing the deplorable act. Ms. Blake took to social media to warn women in … Read more