Health care workers can’t recognize measles — and it’s putting people in ERs at risk

Health care workers can’t recognize measles — and it’s putting people in ERs at risk

Measles is back in a big way — and it’s catching some doctors off guard. In North Carolina, hospital staff took a staggering two hours and 20 minutes to isolate 7-year-old twin brothers who arrived at an Asheville ER last month with fever, cough, rash, pink eye and cold-like symptoms, KFF Health News reports. The … Read more

Your bedroom temperature could be putting your heart in serious danger, study warns

Your bedroom temperature could be putting your heart in serious danger, study warns

The temperature of the bedroom at night could affect heart health — particularly in older adults. Heat places extra demands on the cardiovascular system, according to Dr. Fergus O’Connor from Griffith University in Queensland, Australia, the lead author of a new study. When the human body is exposed to heat, its reaction is to work harder to … Read more

Playful relationship ‘leaf test’ goes awry, putting unsuspecting boyfriend in relationship crosshairs

Playful relationship ‘leaf test’ goes awry, putting unsuspecting boyfriend in relationship crosshairs

He flunked that test. Among the many sneaky ways a woman can “test” her boyfriend, this is one of the most innocent, yet social media’s reaction suggests otherwise. In a now-viral TikTok video posted by Toni and Austin, a couple who go by the username @thestandardta, Toni shows her boyfriend a massive leaf, to which … Read more

Flying home for the holidays? How JFK, LaGuardia airports could be putting your sensitive info at risk

Flying home for the holidays? How JFK, LaGuardia airports could be putting your sensitive info at risk

Airport security apparently doesn’t apply online at New York City airports. John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark (EWR) and LaGuardia (LGA) rank among the flight hubs with the least secure websites, potentially jeopardizing people’s credit card details, travel records and other sensitive information. That was according to a recent survey by digital privacy company VeePN, … Read more

McDonald’s is going green for the holidays with The Grinch Meal — putting a polarizing spin on flavored fries

McDonald’s is going green for the holidays with The Grinch Meal — putting a polarizing spin on flavored fries

This is how the Grinch stole the Golden Arches. To feed your holiday nostalgia, McDonald’s has taken a page out of Dr. Seuss’s book “The Grinch” to launch a new limited-edition adult Happy Meal. McDonald’s has teamed up with Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch to launch a new limited-edition adult Happy Meal. McDonald’s The green character’s … Read more

Adorable AI wildlife videos are everywhere — and they’re putting humans and animals in danger: study

Adorable AI wildlife videos are everywhere — and they’re putting humans and animals in danger: study

It’s the AI-nimal Kingdom. The internet is becoming inundated with AI-generated wildlife clips, from bizarre interspecies playdates to animal trampoline sessions. While they might be adorable, these highly convincing faux animal videos are posing a danger to conservation efforts, per a study published in the journal Conservation Biology. “They reflect characteristics, behaviors, habitats, or relationships … Read more

David Letterman slams ABC for putting Jimmy Kimmel on pause over Charlie Kirk comments

David Letterman slams ABC for putting Jimmy Kimmel on pause over Charlie Kirk comments

David Letterman is weighing in on Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension from late-night TV. The comedy legend slammed ABC’s recent decision to pull “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” while speaking at the 2025 Atlantic Festival on Thursday, Sept. 18. David Letterman takes part in the 2025 Atlantic Festival in New York City on September 18, 2025. Getty Images Jimmy Kimmel … Read more

I’m a doctor — the 3 biggest mistakes putting your kids at risk when they play sports

I’m a doctor — the 3 biggest mistakes putting your kids at risk when they play sports

They’re in a league of their own! Studies suggest that over half of children aged 6 to 17 participate in youth sports. It’s essential to establish good habits around sleep, nutrition, hydration and practice at the beginning of a sports season to minimize injury risk and maximize performance. Here is how parents can help their … Read more

Gen Z is putting ice in their beers — and some brewheads are actually defending it: ‘The most refreshing way’

Gen Z is putting ice in their beers — and some brewheads are actually defending it: ‘The most refreshing way’

Seasoned beer drinkers might have a frosty reception to the hail ale trend — but open-minded imbibers are cool with iced brews. Gen Z has seemingly cornered the market on oddball food trends, from dry yogurt to ketchup-slathered Kit-Kat bars. Now, culinarily quirky zoomers are dividing social media users with another gastronomic taboo — putting … Read more

Rude couple bans bartender from putting out ‘tacky’ tip jar at wedding: ‘I would be horrified if you asked my guests for tips’

Rude couple bans bartender from putting out ‘tacky’ tip jar at wedding: ‘I would be horrified if you asked my guests for tips’

It’s pretty standard to leave a cash tip for bartenders at weddings — especially if it’s an open bar. However, a young bartender named Hannah Borsenik revealed in a TikTok video — captioned “This labor isn’t, free people” — that she supposedly was “not allowed” by a couple to put out a tip jar at … Read more

Lab-grown salmon is now FDA approved — here’s why this one restaurant is putting it on the menu

Lab-grown salmon is now FDA approved — here’s why this one restaurant is putting it on the menu

Land ho! You’ve heard of fresh-caught salmon and even farm-raised — but what about lab-grown? San Francisco cellular agriculture company Wildtype is the latest company to get FDA approval for its lab-grown salmon Only three other companies have gotten the stamp of approval to sell cultivated salmon so far. The company made waves in the … Read more

Fans mock NBA, ABC for putting ‘CGI’ trophies on Finals court after outcry

Fans mock NBA, ABC for putting ‘CGI’ trophies on Finals court after outcry

The NBA and ABC digitally inserted images of the Larry O’Brien Trophy onto the court during the broadcast of Game 2 of the NBA Finals, leading an array of reactions on social media — many of which made fun of the decision.  Fans had taken umbrage with the fact that there were no decals during … Read more

Chris Russo slams ABC for putting Michael Strahan in ‘impossible situation’ with ‘horrific’ Bill Belichick interview

Chris Russo slams ABC for putting Michael Strahan in ‘impossible situation’ with ‘horrific’ Bill Belichick interview

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo summed up ABC’s strategy behind Bill Belichick’s sit-down on “Good Morning America” last Friday in one word: “Horrific.” When dissecting the Q&A between “GMA” anchor Michael Strahan and UNC’s new football coach — whose romance with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson has been widely scrutinized — the sports media personality slammed the exchange … Read more

Women are putting tacks in their flip-flops to mimic celeb-fave brand — but critics warn money-saving trend is ‘dangerous’

Women are putting tacks in their flip-flops to mimic celeb-fave brand — but critics warn money-saving trend is ‘dangerous’

These shoes are really tack-y. It’s safe to say this fashion fad is starting to stick. DIY fashionistas are setting off alarm bells by putting tacks in their flip-flops to imitate a viral celebrity couture trend, as seen in viral TikTok videos online. The spiked sandal hack was inspired by a collaboration between Spanish fashion … Read more

Bizarre hair curling hack style mavens can’t stop raving about involves putting your panties on your head

Bizarre hair curling hack style mavens can’t stop raving about involves putting your panties on your head

Talk about a cheeky beauty tip. TikTok offers a plethora of nifty ways to skip a sizzling iron on your tresses — from braids and rollers to socks and robe belts — all in the name of effortless, overnight and heat-free curls. But this spring, TikTok beauty enthusiasts are raising eyebrows by swapping damaging hair … Read more

Satanist NJ janitor sentenced after putting poop and ‘bodily fluid’ in kids’ school food

Satanist NJ janitor sentenced after putting poop and ‘bodily fluid’ in kids’ school food

An elementary school janitor in New Jersey has been sentenced to eight years in jail after admitting he deliberately contaminated students’ canteen food with feces and bodily fluids. Giovanni Impellizzeri, 27, a self-identified Satanist who claimed to be doing the Devil’s work, pleaded guilty to second-degree official misconduct and third-degree possession of child sexual abuse … Read more

Never share pics of your boarding pass online — you’re putting yourself at risk, experts warn

Never share pics of your boarding pass online — you’re putting yourself at risk, experts warn

It’s a photo no-go. Catching a flight to a picture-perfect paradise sounds like a dream — but it could become a cybersecurity nightmare the second you share a snapshot of your plane ticket online.  “Stop doing this with your boarding pass or you’re going to get in a lot of trouble,” advised Eunice, a travel … Read more

Your workplace coffee maker may be putting you at risk for a heart attack: study

Your workplace coffee maker may be putting you at risk for a heart attack: study

If your morning cup of joe is the only thing motivating you to get to work on time, we’ve got some brew-tal news. A new study out of Sweden suggests your office java may be a latte trouble for your heart. A new study suggests your workplace coffee machine may increase your risk of heart … Read more