Now that’s a party. The size of one couple’s bridal party has people’s jaws on the floor. Newlyweds Jack McGowan from Scotland and Kathryn from Northern Ireland, tied the knot last week alongside 95 bridesmaids. Once Jack got down on one knee and popped the question, the couple told BBC News that they were already … Read more
Let’s clear the air. Benzene, a harmful chemical found in gasoline, cigarette smoke and paint strippers, is a known carcinogen. Long-term exposure to high levels of benzene has been linked to leukemia and other blood-related cancers. Now, a new study out of Stanford University reports that benzene-caused cancer risks are significantly higher — especially for children — … Read more
Five years after the worldwide hyperfocus on COVID-19 began, some are concerned about the next pandemic — whether it could be caused by influenza, bird flu or another pathogen. Too easily overlooked are non-influenza, non-COVID viruses and bacteria that are burgeoning and spreading unchecked — both in the U.S. and around the world. While they may not … Read more
Let’s be frank. While it’s common to indulge in a hot dog at a baseball game, a new poll reveals that most Americans do not know that the tubular meat may be one of the wurst things for their health. “Tens of millions of Americans could eat hot dogs this baseball season, but most of … Read more
Disgraced “7th Heaven” star Stephen Collins has allegedly married a “superfan” after his monumental fall from grace – and the woman is said to be 40 years his junior. Collins, 77, was dubbed “America’s Dad” during his 10-year tenure as Reverend Eric Camden on the popular WB family drama. But his world – and reputation … Read more
Even given this post-#MeToo climate, it’s doubtful so many of these films would be made were the culture not rethinking what menopause means and can look like. Menopause, clinically defined as a full year without a menstrual period, and perimenopause, the years of hormonal change preceding it, are in the midst of a makeover, with … Read more
Just in time for Halloween, a new study finds that giving children sugar when they are really young — even in the womb — raises their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure later in life. The researchers determined that limiting sugar exposure in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life … Read more
Colin Farrell pounded the pavement through city streets to complete the Dublin marathon – all for the sake of his friendship with Emma Fogarty, the longest-surviving person in Ireland with a rare genetic skin disorder. Farrell, 48, was one of 20,000 runners to compete, but ran as part of the “Team Emma” squad, with the actor pushing … Read more
Jake Paul raised questions about his appearance after posting a video lifting weights while shirtless recently. The Instagram video shows the YouTuber-turned-pro boxer, who’s training for his fight against Mike Tyson on Nov. 15, setting a new personal record by bench-pressing 500 pounds. However, fans seemed more interested in his stomach, which was pushed out … Read more
People are putting a North Carolina eatery in check after they posted a strict dress code. Kim’s Kafe, a soul food restaurant in Greensboro, posted its rules regarding what people are not allowed to wear when visiting, saying that it “has been in place all summer.” Their dress code, according to their Facebook post, includes: … Read more
I have a boss who always makes sexist comments, but he is also very supportive of me and has never acted inappropriately. However, the comments are wearing me down. I have tried talking to him but he just doesn’t see why his biased comments on gender and such like are problematic. Am I overreacting? Nobody … Read more
Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl-winning beau Travis Kelce may have secured the Lombardi Trophy Sunday, but Temu scored the ultimate touchdown — making it the “Anti-Hero” of the night to skeptics. Reminiscent of the Pied Piper, the Chinese e-commerce giant drove hordes of the big game’s 123.4 million viewers to its site with its buzzy “Shop Like … Read more
There’s a little more giddyup at the Dutton Ranch. “Yellowstone” stars Kelly Reilly, Luke Grimes and Cole Hauser are seeking raises to appear on the show’s spinoff series, according to a report in Puck News. Reilly, Grimes and Hauser play Beth Dutton, Kayce Dutton and Rip Wheeler on the Paramount Network series. There have been … Read more
Meghan Markle’s ex-bestie Jessica Mulroney has seemingly shaded the Duchess in a new Instagram post that’s raising eyebrows on both sides of the pond. The stylist, 43, shared a cryptic quote on her Stories about people who feed into “lies” about someone else. The quote comes just three years after Mulroney and the Duchess of … Read more
Better care for cancer patients may be on the horizon. A new prescription medicine for treating cervical cancer has been showing positive results in clinical trials. In phase 3 global trials, TIVDAK (tisotumab vedotin) was linked to a 30% overall reduction in the risk of death compared to chemotherapy. TIVDAK also demonstrated a 33% decrease in the risk of … Read more
American Airlines pilots have approved a new contract that will raise their pay about 41% over four years, their union said Monday. The Allied Pilots Association said that 73% of pilots who took part voted in favor of the four-year contract, which it valued at $9.6 billion. “This contract is a big first step toward … Read more
This is soda pressing. Older women who drink just one sugar-sweetened beverage a day have a “significantly higher” risk of developing liver cancer and of dying from chronic liver disease, according to a study published Tuesday in the medical journal JAMA. The research found that postmenopausal women who consumed at least one sweetened soft drink … Read more
An explosive new trailer for a docuseries about the Duggar family from “19 Kids and Counting” was released on Thursday and claims to “expose the truth” about a religion that many claim “raises little predators” and “turned every father into a cult leader.” TLC’s now-canceled reality show chronicled the kids’ lives as they were brought … Read more
Brooklyn resident Errol Pierre, 40, isn’t the kind of guy who stays in his lane and minds his own business when he sees that something is going terribly wrong. Two decades ago, while studying finance, he took a job at a beauty salon. An unhappy customer said her hair had been dyed the wrong color. … Read more
After witnessing a Domino’s employee fall while delivering pizzas to their home earlier this month, a South Carolina family wanted to bless the hard-working woman, who was about to retire, by giving her a generous tip. Lacey Keighron and her family decided they were going to create a GoFundMe account to give the final “tip” for 72-year-old … Read more