DEAR ABBY: I’m a Christian. I’ve raised my family to be Christians, and they have raised theirs to be Christians, even though we may not all be members of the same denomination. One of my grandsons believes that his denomination is the only one and the rest of us are all sinners. He and his … Read more
Red, white and feeling blue. Turns out that Gen Zers aren’t universally unhappy — they’re just sullen in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Outside those four countries, people under 25 reported increasing feelings of happiness over the last decade, according to the 14th edition of the World Happiness Report, released Wednesday. Gen Zers … Read more
DEAR ABBY: A co-worker, “Erin,” has been allowed to work from home since the COVID-19 pandemic, while the rest of us came back to the office. We function alongside each other much like a small family. We have no drama, no office politics and an overall great atmosphere. Erin’s absence has caused a strain on … Read more
The sea’s the limit if you’re wealthy enough. A residential cruise line just announced a new luxury ship that will allow passengers to live on board permanently. Launched by Villa Vie Residences under the working name Project Lumina, the ship will feature fully-owned private residences and top amenities and services. Project Lumina will feature fully-owned … Read more
The queen of country music is bringing her Southern hospitality to Tennessee highways in an effort to make travel more enjoyable. Dolly Parton announced the roll-out of Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stops. The rest-stop areas will feature new and reimagined entertainment elements. “I have spent the bulk of my life on the road, and more specifically on a … Read more
Tucking yourself in like a smothered baked potato is the newest way to get a great night’s sleep. A TikTok trend called the “potato bed” has gone viral as a comfy way of rearranging sheets and pillows to be surrounded and snuggled. The first step is to lay out a fitted bedsheet upside down and stuff … Read more
Barcelona’s infamous bar-hopping tours are now officially off the menu. The Spanish party hotspot has forbidden pub crawls citywide, banning the promotion, organization, or running of any kind of guided drinking tour — all day, every day for at least the next four years. City officials say the move aims to “ensure peaceful coexistence, safeguard … Read more
The British royals have arrived to pay their final respects at the funeral of Katharine, Duchess of Kent, following her death earlier this month. The royal, who was the oldest member of the Firm, died peacefully at home on Sept. 4 at the age of 92. She was married to Prince Edward, the Duke of … Read more
Americans, by and large, are starved for sleep. While seven to nine hours of sleep a night is generally recommended, a survey by US News revealed 58% of us sleep six to seven hours a night, while one in five is only clocking four to five hours of shut-eye. To close that yawning gap, one woman is sharing her … Read more
Farewell, Ozzy. Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne was reportedly laid to rest next to the lake of his Buckinghamshire home on Thursday following his shocking death last week. Funeral guests were seen departing a discreet country hotel and arriving at the private memorial held at the Osbourne family’s house. Ozzy’s longtime guitarist, Zakk Wylde, was … Read more
A county in southern Texas, near the US-Mexico border, is suffering from a bit of an epidemic. Starr County has emerged as a national hotspot — not for tourism or industry, but for having one of the highest rates of dementia in the country. Roughly one in five seniors here have dementia, which is more … Read more
Gene Hackman and Betsy Hackman have been laid to rest nearly two months after their sudden and tragic passing, according to a new report. The Oscar-winning actor, 95, and his wife, 65, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home on Feb. 26. A private memorial in their honor was recently held in … Read more
It’s like modern baseball, lousy with conspicuous, shameless artificial additives and cheap con jobs. It’s now almost an obligation to stand at first and signal your dugout for group approval — a shallow ritual — after hitting a checked-swing bloop single. But diminished standards have become standardized. Even the natural act of laughter has been … Read more
Hudson Joseph Meek was laid to rest one week after his tragic death at age 16. A Celebration of Life service for the late “Baby Driver” actor was held at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood, Alabama on Saturday. The service was livestreamed on Meek’s Instagram page. Hudson Meek at the “A Different Man” premiere … Read more
Nap time, elevated. California ER doctor Dr. Joe Whittington, who goes by Dr. Joe MD on TikTok, has gone viral on the platform after sharing a military-inspired technique for powering down for a power nap. “Okay, so you’re dead a– tired, but you only have 10 minutes. I’m going to show you the Navy SEAL-inspired power napping technique that many of … Read more
Fans are looking back at a heartbreaking message Liam Payne wrote online years prior to his tragic death at 31. “If I died would you come to ma funeral …?” he penned on X, formerly Twitter, in 2010. The tweet resurfaced a day after a private funeral was held for the late pop star on Wednesday. Liam … Read more
Quincy Jones was laid to rest in a private funeral that included all seven of his children. The music icon’s “intimate ceremony” was held in Los Angeles one week after his death at age 91 on Nov. 3, the Associated Press reported Sunday. Jones’ children — Jolie, 71; Rachel, 61; Martina, 58; Quincy III, 56; Kidada, 50; … Read more
Tired? You’re not alone. Over a third of adults fail to get the recommended amount of sleep each night. Sufficient sleep is essential for good health, as lack of shut-eye has been linked to a higher risk of diabetes, heart disease, cognitive decline/dementia, poor immunity, mood changes like depression and anxiety, and other chronic health problems. Exerts call … Read more
Dame Maggie Smith was laid to rest in an intimate funeral service on Monday. Smith died at 89 on Sept. 27. According to the Daily Mail, on Nov. 4, the legendary actress’s life was celebrated at Mortlake Crematorium in Richmond, London. “Such a beautiful goodbye to Maggie Smith today,” one guest told the outlet. “It … Read more
Fat cats left this wedding with fat bellies. Broke folks were just left flat. Chugging chilled champagne and chowing choice meats were luxuries reserved exclusively for the well-off attendees of a recent wedding. And the classiest act has social media savages throwing shade, rather than rice, at the “tacky” newlyweds. “Wealthier guests were served better alcohol … Read more
Bobby Brown is paying tribute to his late mother-in-law, Cissy Houston, following her death at 91. Brown, 55, married to Cissy’s late daughter, Whitney Houston, from 1992 to 2007. The New Edition star shared a joint statement with his wife, Alicia Etheredge-Brown, about Cissy’s passing on Monday. “Sending love and blessings to the Houston family … Read more
Don’t sleep on an early bedtime. The average American goes to bed at 11.39 p.m., but one expert says we should be preparing for shut eye hours earlier than that. Nutritionist Kate Booker says the best quality sleep occurs from 10 p.m. onwards, meaning you should already be snoozing by that time. “Aiming to get … Read more
Bruce Springsteen and his wife, Patti Scialfa, gave fans an inspiring and emotional performance on the Jersey Shore Sunday. The legendary rocker, 74, and his longtime E Street Band member and wife, 71, performed a tear-jerking duet at the Sea.Hear.Now musical festival in Springsteen’s hometown of Asbury Park. The couple sang Springsteen’s 1987 song “Tougher … Read more
Jane’s Addiction has canceled the rest of their reunion tour after frontman Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro got into a fight onstage in Boston Friday night. The band shared the news in a statement on their Instagram account Monday. “To all the fans, the band have made the difficult decision to take some time … Read more
If you’re not planning on “raw dogging” your next flight, you might choose to take a nap to pass the time. People who snooze on planes often opt for a window seat so they can rest their head — but a flight attendant is warning against it. A flight attendant named Tommy, who goes by … Read more
If you build it, he will come. Kevin Costner, 69, has spoken out with a tribute to his former “Field of Dreams” co-star James Earl Jones after the latter’s death on Monday, Sept. 9 at age 93. Costner shared his heartfelt post on social media. James Earl Jones, Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan in “Field of … Read more
Maria Georgas has slid into the chat. The 30-year-old has responded to “The Bachelorette” cast member Devin Strader’s online activity following his breakup with Season 21 “Bachelorette” Jenn Tran. During the After the Final Rose special on Tuesday, Tran, 26, called out Strader, 28, for following Georgas on Instagram the day after he broke off their engagement over … Read more
From the cradle to the grave, our sleep needs change. Fresh from the womb, newborns spend the majority of their days in slumberland, a snooze schedule that tapers off as growth decreases throughout toddlerhood and adolescence. Both puberty and old age drastically affect sleep. And while teens sleep often and late, seniors hit the hay … Read more
Cowboys Hall of Fame inductee Michael Irvin warned Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce about the potential ramifications of the Chiefs’ pursuit of a third straight Lombardi trophy. “I spent some time with him,” Irvin said on the “Jim Rome Show” on Monday of an offseason meeting with Kelce at a Mavericks game. “He grabbed … Read more
In the midst of the chaos surrounding Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and its NBA television rights negotiations, Ernie Johnson is stepping away from baseball for the time being. “I’d like to thank the leadership at TNT Sports for allowing me the time away to take care of a family matter during the baseball season,” Johnson, … Read more
Richard Simmons can finally rest in peace. The fitness icon’s private funeral was held in Los Angeles on Friday with his family and closest friends. The news comes nearly one week after Simmons was discovered unresponsive by his housekeeper on Saturday, July 13, at his home, just a day after he turned 76. He was … Read more
They’re catching flights to catch some Z’s. Partying like a rock star? Soaking in exotic cultures while sightseeing foreign lands? Thrill-seeking on electrifying excursions? Yeah, no. Rather than hitting the town, overtaxed Gen Z and Millennial jet setters are preferring to hit the hay on “sleepcations.” Vacation content creators are touting the restorative benefits of … Read more
Rich people are genetically at greater risk of cancer than the poor, new research has revealed. The new study — conducted at the University of Helsinki in Finland — examined the relationship between socio-economic status, or SES, and an array of diseases. Those privileged to enjoy elevated SES, the findings suggested, are also at a heightened genetic … Read more
A New Yorker’s love for chocolate can be bittersweet. Everyone loves chocolate, but with global cocoa supplies being down, people are spending even more than usual on their favorite sweet treat — and New Yorkers are paying the most. In NYC, chocoholics are paying 20.66% above the rest of the country, according to a new … Read more
Every Friday is now FRY-day! Wendy’s is declaring Friday, April 19, the best FRYday yet — which is why the fast-food chain is making this Friday the first of many for fans to get free fries. Customers can get any size French fries for free with any purchase every Friday through the end of the … Read more
Former prison inmate Russell Manser who turned his trauma into a chance to help other abuse survivors has died. Manser had served 23 years in prison in Northern Territory, Queensland and NSW for bank robberies before he turned to TikTok to speak about his trauma as a survivor of sexual abuse. Amassing more than 130,000 … Read more
If you’re single and loaded, you can make it here. New York City recently took the top spot out of 25 major US cities as the most expensive for a single person to live comfortably. A new analysis showed that a single person living in the Big Apple would need to make $138,570 to cover … Read more
“Hello,” goodbye. Adele has postponed her Las Vegas residency dates due to an illness that has “taken a toll” on her voice. “I love you, I’ll miss you like mad and I’m sorry for the inconvenience,” Adele, 35, captioned a statement posted to her social media on Tuesday. “Sadly, I have to take a beat … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I was recently diagnosed with a progressive disease for which there is no cure. It will affect me physically and mentally as I age. For now, I’m treating the symptoms and trying to minimize their effect on my day-to-day life. But this is certainly not how I expected to live out my “golden … Read more
Toby Keith’s family is set to host a private funeral service in the coming days where the beloved crooner will be laid to rest. The legendary country singer, whose full name was Toby Keith Covel, died on Feb. 5 at age 62 after a battle with stomach cancer. In a post on social media Monday, … Read more
A viral trend is suggesting that with only three ingredients, people may be able to have the best sleep of their lives. “Sleepy girl mocktail” recipes have taken over TikTok with over 57.8 million hashtag views. But does the drink actually work? “Generally, ‘sleepy girl mocktails’ are mocktails designed to promote relaxation and sleep,” Dr. … Read more
Those looking for a good night’s rest should head to the Golden State: new research found that Californians get the best sleep. The survey of 5,000 Americans, split evenly by state, asked respondents about the average quality of their sleep, how many high-quality nights of sleep they receive in a week and the number of … Read more
Nick Cannon advised a New York City rapper, who threw a joint shower for his five baby mommas, to go to therapy and rest up. Cannon, a father of 12, laughed off Zeddy Will’s manager’s comparison of the two after it was revealed the musician was preparing to become a father of five. “I’m here … Read more
Christian Oliver’s final photo before his death has been revealed. The 51-year-old actor died Jan. 4 when the small plane he was in plummeted into the Caribbean. The “Hunters” and “Speed Racer” star, whose real name was Christian Klepser, was with daughters Madita, 12, and Annik, 10, when they died alongside their pilot, Robert Sachs, … Read more
Even Pat McAfee has had enough of the Aaron Rodgers drama. The ESPN host announced at the start of “The Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday that the Jets quarterback has made his final appearance of the season. “There will be a lot of people who are happy with that, myself included to be honest with … Read more
Nick Carter’s sister, Bobbie Jean, was reportedly laid to rest Saturday in Florida during a private funeral. Sources close to the family revealed to TMZ that Jean, who passed away last month at the age of 41, was buried “somewhere in the Tampa area” and that the funeral was only attended by close friends and … Read more
As 2023 winds down and Americans look forward to new beginnings in the year of 2024, here is a look at some of the wildest and most unusual wedding-related stories that emerged on social media and elsewhere over the past year. Plenty of brides, grooms wedding party members and others have shared their personal stories — and etiquette … Read more
This couple is cruising through life. John and Melody Hennessee sold their Florida home, their business and most of their belongings in 2020 to travel the world. And now, they’re looking to stay on the high seas for the long term. The couple initially decided to explore the United States in a motor home, but … Read more
Thursdays are about to be a coffee lover’s favorite day of the week. Starbucks is offering their Rewards members yet another deal to keep them fueled through the end of the year: “Festive Thurs-Yays.” In a longer-term twist on the coffee chain’s “Yay Day” deals, they’re giving half off for the holidays starting Thursday, Dec. … Read more
Suzanne Somers was fashionable to the very end — thanks to her custom-made Timberland boots. The late “Three’s Company” star — who died on Oct. 15 from breast cancer — was laid to rest on Nov. 30, during a celebration of life memorial in Palm Springs surrounded by family and friends. She was 76. Her … Read more
Riff & rumble. Members of the rock band The Brian Jonestown Massacre brawled in front of a packed house in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday night, prompting the group to cancel the remainder of their Australian tour. The onstage chaos seemingly ignited six songs into the band’s set by frontman Anton Newcombe, 56, who then abruptly kicked … Read more
Patrick Dempsey has taken home the title of People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive,” leaving envious males wondering whether they can emulate the traits that make him so damn hot. But it turns out, there’s nothing specific that makes a man — or a woman — sexy. “Sexiness is in the eye of the beholder,” body … Read more
Sleep patterns will be disrupted this weekend thanks to the end of daylight saving time early Sunday morning, when clocks will be turned back by one hour. Adults should be tucking themselves in for at least seven hours of shuteye a night, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but it seems many are not getting … Read more
McDonald’s is giving customers a new reason to enjoy Fry-days. The fast food chain launched “Free Fries Friday,” giving away an order of free medium fries every Friday — for the rest of the year, at least. Customers with their eyes on the fries can snag their free side starting this Friday, Oct. 27 and … Read more
Will Smith continues to speak out about the bombshells dropped by his estranged wife, Jada Pinkett Smith in her new memoir “Worthy.” The 55-year-old Oscar winner penned a letter to British podcaster, author and life coach Jay Shetty, who read the message to Pinkett Smith on a new episode of his podcast “On Purpose.” “I just turned the final page of ‘Worthy’,” wrote Smith. … Read more
The more time you spend engaging in a structured exercise routine, such as going to the gym or running, the more likely you are to cut back on other physical daily activities, according to a recent study. This decline in physical activities could affect people’s ability to lose weight successfully even if they participate in a … Read more
Fans will now have to wait until 2024 for Aerosmith’s “Peace Out: The Farewell Tour.” The rock band announced on Friday that the North American leg of the concert has been cancelled until next year due to frontman Steven Tyler still recovering from his vocal problem. The group shared the news on their Facebook page, … Read more
Something seems fishy. A salmon shark baffled locals when it was found this week on the banks of the Salmon River near Riggins, Idaho — but authorities say it’s likely a prank. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) said calls and e-mails came “pouring in” about a shark that had washed ashore. The … Read more
A mom has taken to a popular advice forum to ask if the punishment she gave her teenage daughter for bullying a girl out of school was too severe. In addition to making her miss a “once in a lifetime event” (her school formal), the mom also confiscated her electronics and made her delete all of her social media … Read more
Anne Heche was laid to rest in an emotional ceremony on a special day, Mother’s Day. A representative for Heche told TMZ that the late actress, who was cremated, was given her final resting place at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery – Cathedral Mausoleum on Sunday. “She loved everyone so passionately and deeply and her children, … Read more
If sleeping with your partner is hurting your marriage, it might be time to file for a sleep divorce. Many couples are getting a sleep divorce — getting their Zz’s in either separate beds or rooms to improve their personal sleep quality. Partners can sometimes disrupt a good night’s sleep whether it be from snoring, … Read more
Model and influencer Jeff Thomas, who was often spotted at events with glamorous celebrities, has died. He was 35 years old. Authorities discovered Thomas’ body last Wednesday at an apartment complex in Miami, with witnesses claiming that he jumped from the balcony, TMZ reported. While the autopsy has been completed, officials haven’t officially disclosed a … Read more
Melissa Barrera starred as Sam Carpenter in the 2022 big-screen iteration of “Scream,” so she’s no stranger to the horror genre. That may be so, but Barrera, 32, told The Post that her new movie, “Bed Rest” — now streaming on Tubi — is much more than your typically trope-y horror/psychological thriller. “Horror movies aren’t … Read more
May the Flamin’ Hot Cheetos forever rest in cheese. A Seattle man revealed that he custom-built a tomb for a bag of hot Cheetos in an effort to preserve the savory snack “for centuries.” The TikToker — who goes by the name of Sunday Nobody — posted the video Sunday depicting the whole process from … Read more
Justin Bieber has once more postponed his Justice World Tour. The tour’s official Instagram page shared the news on Thursday (Oct. 6), revealing that all remaining dates of the tour are officially postponed through 2023, noting that “ticketholders will be informed on next steps as updates occur.” The Justice World Tour was scheduled through early … Read more
Based on an analysis of just under half a million records in the UK Biobank, people who drink two to three cups of coffee each day tend to live longer and exhibit less cardiovascular disease compared with those who abstain from the beverage. While the research doesn’t claim drinking more coffee adds years to your … Read more