This exercise was 698% more popular in 2024 — and 2 other trends on the rise

This exercise was 698% more popular in 2024 — and 2 other trends on the rise

The fastest-growing workout of 2024 pulled a bit of a Tonya Harding on the competition. While it wasn’t the most-booked exercise on ClassPass — that honor goes to Pilates, which users did 84% more than in 2023 — ice skating some a massive booking boost this year, with reservations rising by 698% ClassPass has unveiled … Read more

Cost of living sparks new eating out trend with rise of buffet dining

Cost of living sparks new eating out trend with rise of buffet dining

With the continued surge of living costs, hospitality experts are reporting an increase in diners seeking affordable venues that offer “high-quality meals that don’t break the bank.” James Sun, owner and director of all-you-can-eat restaurants Butchers Buffet and Gyuniku in Sydney’s CBD, said the appeal of a buffet is that people know what they’re getting … Read more

‘Alarming’ rise of late-stage breast cancer is even worse in women under 40, new study finds

‘Alarming’ rise of late-stage breast cancer is even worse in women under 40, new study finds

The rates of life-threatening breast cancer are spiking among women of all ages, with a significant increase in those under 40. A new study found that cases of metastatic breast cancer — in which breast cancer cells have spread from the local area of the breast to another site of the body — increased by … Read more

Tinder’s 2024 Year in Swipe report exposes dating trend on the rise

Tinder’s 2024 Year in Swipe report exposes dating trend on the rise

“Do not talk to me if you’re not looking for something serious.” That’s the sentence appearing in more dating profiles than ever as fed-up single Aussies push to end a frustratingly common experience when looking for love. New data shows daters are demanding “transparency and intention” as well as “open communication” as part of a … Read more

Secret celeb-inspired procedure dubbed ‘the BBL for straight men’ on the rise

Secret celeb-inspired procedure dubbed ‘the BBL for straight men’ on the rise

Hair loss has long been a source of anxiety for many men, but thanks to the rise of hair transplants, addressing thinning hair has become more common and less taboo. A TikToker recently sparked debate when she called them the “BBLs for straight men”, meaning they can be a discreet procedure that can boost confidence … Read more

Inside ‘Yellowstone’ mastermind Taylor Sheridan’s rise — and Kevin Costner feud

Inside ‘Yellowstone’ mastermind Taylor Sheridan’s rise — and Kevin Costner feud

He’s a lone rider.  Taylor Sheridan, the mastermind behind “Yellowstone” and nearly a dozen other shows, was a relative unknown before the ranch drama became a hit. Now, he’s a Hollywood force. As “Yellowstone” nears its end (the second half of Season 5 premieres Sunday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. on Paramount), Sheridan has become embroiled … Read more

The secret behind Kyle Juszczyk and wife Kristin’s rise as NFL power couple

The secret behind Kyle Juszczyk and wife Kristin’s rise as NFL power couple

Kyle Juszczyk’s life changed when he started living mostly off the land. The 49ers fullback spends most of his off days in his gardens — indoor and outdoor — at his and wife Kristin’s home in San Jose, Ca. “It always kind of catches people by surprise,” Juszczyk told The Post of his passion for … Read more

Country sensation Oliver Anthony leaving industry one year after meteoric rise to start traveling ministry

Country sensation Oliver Anthony leaving industry one year after meteoric rise to start traveling ministry

Country sensation Oliver Anthony has decided to leave the music industry. In a lengthy YouTube video this week, the 32-year-old, whose real name is Christopher Anthony Lunsford and who rose to fame a year ago with his hit song “Rich Men North of Richmond,” sat in a wooded area with his two dogs opining on life … Read more

What is airport and luggage malaria? Cases are on the rise, study warns

What is airport and luggage malaria? Cases are on the rise, study warns

A startling new study finds an increase in reports of airport and luggage malaria in Europe in recent years. An international team of researchers identified 145 cases between 2018 and 2022 — 105 were classified as airport malaria, 32 as luggage malaria, and for eight cases, the investigators did not distinguish between the two types.  … Read more

What is babesiosis? The potentially deadly disease is on the rise

What is babesiosis? The potentially deadly disease is on the rise

You’ve heard of Lyme disease — now, infectious disease experts are warning of another serious tick-borne illness that’s on the rise: babesiosis. “If you live in areas where babesiosis is endemic, mostly states in the Northeast and the Midwest, take precautions, especially during the summer months,” said lead study author Paddy Ssentongo, an infectious disease fellow … Read more

With EEE and West Nile virus on the rise, mosquito season is far from over

With EEE and West Nile virus on the rise, mosquito season is far from over

Fall has arrived — but the mosquitoes haven’t left. A New York resident who tested positive last week for a rare mosquito-borne illness has died, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday as State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald declared Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) an imminent threat to public health. The unidentified Ulster County patient, the state’s first … Read more

The secrets behind the rise of Fox’s top college football booth

The secrets behind the rise of Fox’s top college football booth

MADISON, Wis. — It’s an idyllic Friday evening in Madison, and Gus Johnson is introducing Joel Klatt like he’s the reigning, defending undisputed champion. Fox’s top college football broadcast booth — comprised of Johnson, Klatt and sideline reporter Jenny Taft — is at its production meeting ahead of Wisconsin’s showdown with Alabama. The weekly meeting is akin … Read more

The US is now the fattest it’s ever been as obesity rates rise again, CDC says — and these are the most overweight states

The US is now the fattest it’s ever been as obesity rates rise again, CDC says — and these are the most overweight states

The US is losing its battle against the bulge. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that Americans are heavier than ever before. The CDC defines obesity as having a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30, and a shocking 20% of Americans meet that criteria, with the Midwest … Read more

‘Shameful’ tourists swim at Venice cemetery as tensions with locals rise: ‘At a loss for words’

‘Shameful’ tourists swim at Venice cemetery as tensions with locals rise: ‘At a loss for words’

Tourists in Europe have once again outraged locals with their strange behavior – this time, taking a dip in front of a cemetery in Venice. Two men, who were spotted by commuters on a water bus in the Italian city, left their clothes in front of the San Michele Cemetery last week and entered the … Read more

Dangerous Ozempic scams on the rise — how you can become very sick, lose money

Dangerous Ozempic scams on the rise — how you can become very sick, lose money

You want to lose weight — but you could lose money or end up in the hospital with one of these risky Ozempic scams. New research warns of illegal online pharmacies peddling faux or substandard Ozempic, or in some cases, taking money for nothing in return. “It’s hard to say how widespread these scams are,” … Read more

How Snoop Dogg helped fuel C.J. Stroud’s meteoric Texans rise

How Snoop Dogg helped fuel C.J. Stroud’s meteoric Texans rise

A decade before he became the Offensive Rookie of the Year in the NFL, C.J. Stroud was honing his game in Snoop Dogg’s youth football league. Stroud joined the Pomona Steelers when he was 12 years old and, in a recent interview with ESPN, credited his two years playing in Snoop’s Los Angeles-area league a … Read more

Puppy love: Canine weddings on the rise in China

Puppy love: Canine weddings on the rise in China

It was a dream wedding, complete with a picturesque outdoor setting, a white lace gown, and a delectable cake. The perfect day for golden retrievers – Bree and Bond – to tie the knot in front of their closest human and canine friends. Pet weddings are on the rise in China, where government policies have … Read more

WFAN host Sal Licata hates Grimace getting credit for Mets’ rise

WFAN host Sal Licata hates Grimace getting credit for Mets’ rise

Sal Licata may as well be the Hamburglar with the way he’s stealing credit from Grimace. Licata, WFAN’s hot-take extraordinaire, spent the last two days discrediting the purple face — or, as Licata called it, the “fat, purple ass” — of the Mets’ now-seven-game winning streak. The Mets are undefeated since Grimace, pals with iconic … Read more

Take these 8 key steps to avoid foodborne illness as temperatures rise this summer

Take these 8 key steps to avoid foodborne illness as temperatures rise this summer

The weather is warmer, the days are longer — and a lot of people spend more time eating outdoors with family and friends.  But in warmer weather, rates of foodborne illnesses rise.  To that point, each year in the U.S., some 48 million people get sick, 128,000 people are hospitalized and 3,000 people die from foodborne illness, according … Read more

‘Sleep divorce’ is on the rise — a CPAP machine could save your marriage: study

‘Sleep divorce’ is on the rise — a CPAP machine could save your marriage: study

Spouses with sleep apnea are unnecessarily putting their marriage vows to the test. An estimated one in three Americans is sleeping regularly in a separate bed from their partner — a move dubbed “sleep divorce” — due to snoring and sleep disorders, according to a recent survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Snoring … Read more