A rare first edition of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” with only 500 known copies has sold for nearly $400,000 at auction. Philosopher’s Stone was the first of the seven core novels written by J. K. Rowling, 61, which later went on to be turned into blockbuster films. The book is a hardback first … Read more
Sports broadcaster Taylor Rooks was rarely candid about her July 2025 wedding with husband, Shane Fowler. The NBA on Prime host and the lawyer were married in a no-phones wedding ceremony with roughly 190 guests — including NBA stars Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell and Draymond Green — at Gotham Hall in New York City. During … Read more
He put cancer on ice. A young, devout Islanders fan who went through a near-death medical nightmare that cost him his left lung and put him in a coma had the biggest power play of his life this month — celebrating a full year cancer-free with his favorite hockey team in his corner. “I definitely … Read more
Troy Aikman and his girlfriend, Marisa Howard, had a romantic dinner for her birthday at Catch Dallas, as seen in a photo she shared to her Instagram Story on Sunday. “Best night,” Howard, 40, wrote, including a snapshot of the former Cowboys quarterback turned NFL analyst with his arm around her at the upscale restaurant. … Read more
Everything gets better with age. Feeling 40 at 80, with no higher risk of disease, your body still strong, and your zest for life intact—longevity certainly has its appeal. And one study found that some people may live longer if their parents possess a rare trait that only around 100,000 people have. Longevity has become … Read more
A woman says a rare type of cancer left surgeons forced to remove an estimated 80% of her nose and reconstruct it using cartilage from her rib. Mel Frisby, 39, was on holiday in Turkey in September 2022 when she jumped off a boat into the sea and realized upon surfacing she was having a … Read more
Steve Aoki had a moment he’ll never forget after he pulled a super-rare Shohei Ohtani rookie card during a livestream with Hardscope. The card is one of 99 ever made and is estimated to be worth up to $40,000. Steve Aoki and Matcrackz pull rare Shohei Ohtani rookie card. YouTube / HardScope and matcrackz Aoki … Read more
A woman who was prescribed antibiotics for tonsillitis after getting a sore throat ended up learning she had a rare form of leukemia. Rowan Bland, 28, began feeling run down and developed a sore throat in February 2025, which was diagnosed as tonsillitis. But antibiotics didn’t work, and she began to develop random bruises as … Read more
A sister stepped in to save her brother’s life after donating her kidney to him – after he was diagnosed with a rare condition. Harry Ware, 22, was at university in London when he began suffering from bad cramps and needing the toilet more than usual. By the time he reached his third year, he … Read more
ABC News correspondent Will Reeve, the son of Superman actor Christopher Reeve, has revealed that he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. “I was raised to share one’s struggles if, in doing so, that might help others,” Reeve, 34, told People. After surgery and chemotherapy, he is currently cancer-free. Will Reeve, son of Christopher Reeve, has spoken … Read more
A mother is considering freezing her young daughter’s eggs after she started going through puberty at just 10 months old. Sophie Dumas was completely unaware that anything was unusual about her daughter, Sienna, until a health visitor noticed that the baby’s breast tissue appeared enlarged. The 41-year-old took her daughter to the doctor and the … Read more
Hundreds of consumers are suing the manufacturers of GLP-1 receptor agonists, alleging the medications may increase the risk of a rare form of vision loss. The patients behind the lawsuits allege that the medications caused NAION (nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy), according to The Wall Street Journal. NAION is a rare eye condition in which … Read more
Forget buying a lottery ticket — just grab a pack of Goldfish crackers. Sellers on eBay are listing fused Goldfish “clusters” for thousands of dollars, with the holy grail — an “ultra rare” six-cracker clump — asking for a whopping $25,000. “$25k for something I used to accidentally vacuum off the floor of my minivan,” … Read more
A piece of professional wrestling history recently hit the auction block, commanding an impressive price tag. A rare, autographed ticket from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s debut wrestling match sold for £8,200 — nearly $11,000 — at Heritage Auctions in Texas. His historical entrance into the wrestling world dates back to November 17, 1996, when the … Read more
Talk about floating on the AI boom. One of San Francisco’s exceedingly rare Mission Creek houseboats has hit the market for a whopping $1.749 million — a pittance for the newly-minted millionaires working just a ten minute walk away at OpenAI headquarters. At 300 Channel Street #14 in the Mission Rock neighborhood, an ambitious tech … Read more
The animals are loose. The LA Zoo announced it has released more than 650 endangered frogs into area wilds — as part of an ongoing species conservation effort in Southern California. Scores of southern mountain yellow-legged frogs were released into streams in their natural habitat in the San Gabriel mountains on two separate days in August, … Read more
Two common GLP-1 weight loss drugs have been linked to a brain condition that can cause permanent brain damage and become deadly. More than one in 10 American adults are now on GLP-1s for weight loss. And while the jabs work to shed pounds and provide a host of other unexpected benefits, they can come … Read more
That’s one cool pad. Pasadena’s only home designed by beloved SoCal architect John Lautner has hit the market for $2.595 million — giving one mid-century buff the chance to live in one of the visionary’s early works. The legendary Lautner became a household name in Los Angeles for his jaw-dropping, gravity-defying Hollywood villain-esque lairs — like … Read more
A 13-year-old Seattle Mariners fan turned a free ballpark giveaway into a five-figure payday after a rare rookie card featuring the city’s viral raccoon sensation sold for a whopping $21,100. The one-of-one gold “Jimothy” rookie card sold on eBay Sunday night after drawing 100 bids, transforming a quirky Mariners promotion into an unexpected $21,100 payday for the … Read more
There’s no doubt where Naomi Osaka’s penchant for match-day fashion comes from. The tennis star’s mom, Tamaki, made a rare public appearance on Thursday, taking in Naomi’s practice session at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Tamaki, a native of Japan, caught plenty of eyes in her red dress with black opera-length gloves, … Read more