Gen Z boys are obsessing over their skin, their jawlines and their bodies in a new trend called “looksmaxxing.” These young men swap tips and scrutinize themselves in the mirror, going to extreme and sometimes harmful lengths to improve their appearances. They’ve baffled the internet and the media, but there’s absolutely nothing surprising about the … Read more
Another trend that’s once again making dating messy. It seems that off-putting dating trends are continually emerging for singles to be aware of as they navigate today’s complex digital dating world — and “zip coding” seems to be the latest one. While it might sound self-explanatory compared to its trend counterparts like “shrekking” and “bio-baiting,” … Read more
Always come prepared. Nothing is worse than finally embarking on a cruise ship vacation that you had planned for months — only to get there and make a mistake that could potentially ruin the rest of your trip. Thankfully, expert Alley Kerr, a dancer and singer who has worked on more than 100 cruise ships … Read more
There are a lot of cracks in that employee. If lately you’ve been feeling less motivated, unproductive or like it’s a struggle to drag yourself to work every day — you might be experiencing “quiet cracking.” Some describe this term as a gradual burnout that can sneak up without you even realizing it. Think of … Read more
She’s a heartbreaker. JoJo Siwa and her partner, Kath Ebbs, have split after Siwa realized she’s no longer a lesbian and got flirty with “Love Island UK” star Chris Hughes on the latest season of “Celebrity Big Brother UK.” Ebbs, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, claimed in a since-deleted TikTok video Saturday that … Read more
They’re just not that into you. In today’s digital dating world, consider yourself lucky if you can land a first date. Of course, a second date is not always guaranteed and if your potential suitor isn’t asking for one — you might be the problem. Dr. Terri Orbuch, PhD, a relationship expert at DatingAdvice.com, shared with … Read more
It seems Mike Francesa didn’t realize they were doing this one live. During a live episode of his BetRivers podcast, Francesa chided his staff for talking in his ear and providing him with the wrong information regarding St. John’s and the Big East championship. The famed former radio host spent several minutes going back and … Read more
Situation all frocked up. A New Jersey bride-to-be is feeling something blue after discovering her mother’s heirloom wedding gown — which she’d hoped to be married in — had been swapped out with a stranger’s years ago. “My mother has been saving this for 30 years, and it’s not her dress,” said bride-to-be Samantha Pereira in … Read more
I’m a Gen X (1976!) so if you are too, this writer is empathetic to the shock of realizing we’re middle-aged. I’ll admit, though, that having an ethnic name always excludes it from appearing in lists like these, and that is some (cold) comfort at this stage of the game. Read on to see if your parents … Read more
After “quiet quitting,” one worker has graduated to “quiet vacationing,” spending a month overseas while only utilizing one week of paid time off. In an essay for Business Insider, an anonymous employee revealed how they pulled off the jet setting stunt without raising any eyebrows after the company implemented a return-to-office policy last year. The … Read more
One diner learned a hard lesson when their breakfast bill came to $77 [$50.00 USD] after ordering just four items – two of which were coffees. The Reddit user said they were at a beachside cafe in Darwin when they ordered two bacon and egg rolls, adding avocado to each. The customer also got two iced coffees … Read more
Many of cancer’s effects are visible — but the causes aren’t always so obvious. There are hundreds of different types of cancer, and far more causes. “Cancer-causing agents, known as carcinogens, can be of various types and forms, working toward triggering mutations in the human body that lead to the development of cancer,” said Dr. John … Read more
It was a way to get a bigger pizza pie. A hungry cook has pizzamongers on edge after revealing a sneaky way to steal a piece of a customer’s pie without them noticing. He detailed his surreptitious slice-swiping method in a TikTok video with over 3.4 million views. The bizarro food tutorial shows TikTok user … Read more
This former barista had a latte to learn. A Starbucks worker named Cyd (who uses they/them/theirs pronouns) has made a shocking confession in a video going viral on TikTok. They had committed the cardinal sin of coffee lovers: mistaking decaffeinated coffee for a regular brew. “When I worked at Starbucks and accidentally made every drink … Read more