People with HIV who need a kidney or liver transplant will be able to receive an organ from a donor with HIV under a new rule announced Tuesday by US health officials. Previously, such transplants could be done only as part of research studies. The new rule, which takes effect Wednesday, is expected to shorten the wait for organs for all, … Read more
One birthday invite has TikTok split in two. When it comes to kiddie parties, no kid wants to be left out of the fun. But when Kristen Fox, a mom of 5-year-old twin girls, said she wouldn’t allow one of her daughters to attend a shindig that the other wasn’t invited to, all social media … Read more
Parents were rejoicing this week as Roblox, the popular online game marketed to children, announced that they were introducing some big changes to their controversial chat features. It was confirmed that the platform would be implementing significant updates to its safety systems and parental controls – including blocking those under 13 from messaging others online – as … Read more
A 29-year-old woman is helping women be more detached when it comes to dating after sharing with the world she has anti-social personality disorder. Kanika Batra was diagnosed with anti-social personality disorder (ASPD). It’s colloquially known as being a sociopath. The Brisbane woman was told she had the condition at 21. Common traits include a disregard … Read more
Scrolling on TikTok could be a real pain in the tush for anyone who’s ever suffered from hemorrhoids. If you want to prevent them, one gastroenterologist insists you’ll need to give the clock app a rest when you’re going number two — no ifs, ands, or uncomfortable butts about it. And his “10-15” rule may … Read more
An engaged woman took to Reddit seeking advice after telling her wedding guests that no children would be allowed on the big day — and receiving major pushback. On the “r/wedding” subreddit page, a user posted an inquiry to other social media users asking for advice on a sticky situation surrounding the couple’s wedding. “We … Read more
Meghan Markle was the subject of a damning Hollywood Reporter exposé earlier this month in which an ex-employee described her as a “dictator in high heels.” But other staffers are now sharing a different story, saying the Duchess of Sussex, 43, was “great to work for.” In interviews with US Weekly, five current and former employees attempted … Read more
An Aussie gym owner who controversially banned members from filming themselves working out has sparked widespread industry change as other fitness facilities around the world followed suit. Founder and owner of Melbourne-based Doherty’s gym, Tony Doherty, opened up about the aftermath of his decision to stop members from recording their fitness routines after noticing his … Read more
People are just now discovering what dating profiles with 6-6-6 mean. No, it’s not satanic — but could lead you to a devilishly eligible bachelor. The 6-6-6 rule refers to men who are 6 foot, have 6 pack abs and make over 6 figures. Some women claim to use the rule to find men who … Read more
Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi are beefing over the rules for their Netflix special showdown on Monday. The pair of legendary professional eaters won’t be allowed to dunk or pour water on their hot dogs in the 10-minute contest, according to a set of rules released by Netflix on Thursday. It’s a departure from most … Read more
A mom was charged an unexpected $55 [$36.37 USD] for her late-night shopping trip, all because of Western Australia’s different timezones. The Perth mom-of-four said that she was doing an online Coles shop last Tuesday at 11:30 p.m. when she was slugged with the unexpected charge. Her click-and-collect grocery bill totaled $450.37 [$297.79 USD], but when she checked her online … Read more
A now-defunct, little-known Disney Channel rule has finally explained why 90s and 2000s kids said goodbye to their favorite shows prematurely. Lizzie McGuire, which made a bona fide star of US actress Hilary Duff, abruptly ended after just two seasons in 2004 at the height of its popularity and shortly after the release of its … Read more
Jeff Bezos has a tip to help you take the best slice out of your professional life. The Amazon boss created the “two-pizza rule” for his team during the early days of the company’s launch 30 years ago — a tenet that could boost your career and financial success. “We try to create teams that … Read more
It’s a life lesson. An elementary school teacher has gone viral on social media after sharing her “30 seconds or less” rule on kindness. Fourth grade educator Natalie Ringold posted a video to Instagram explaining the rule to her young students, with many adult viewers praising her for preaching values to her pupils. Ringold taught … Read more
Reality TV star Julie Chrisley’s sentence for bank fraud and tax evasion was thrown out Friday by federal appeals judges, who ordered a lower court to redo her punishment over what the appellate panel called a “narrow issue.” Julie Chrisley and her husband, Todd Chrisley, who earned fame for the show “Chrisley Knows Best” that chronicled the … Read more
Sometimes – usually when sitting on the toilet – people think of some of their best ideas. Like this one woman, who felt so strongly about public toilet etiquette, that she decided to take her rules to the bored people lurking on the internet. And went viral for it. @MaryBethMayfair took to Mumsnet recently to ask a question to her … Read more
If there is one thing that gets people on the internet really riled up, it’s the frequency and methods of other people’s washing habits. Whether it’s how often we wash our sheets, our kids, our legs or our bras – this is a topic where people have BIG opinions. And apparently now it’s the dirty dishes turn. The topic … Read more
Good things come — and go — in threes. If you’ve found yourself on the failing end of more than one promising relationship after 90 days of whirlwind romance, you’re not alone — and experts say there’s a perfectly good explanation as to why things tend to fizzle for so many, around this time. The so-called curse … Read more
Comedian Bill Maher said during a recent interview the repeated warnings that presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump is going to be a dictator bored him. “When people come up to me and say, ‘What are we going to do?’ I’m like, ‘It doesn’t look to me like the world is just falling apart. Maybe it … Read more
A judge in New Mexico will rule next week on whether to dismiss the involuntary manslaughter indictment against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the “Rust” film set, after she closely questioned the lead prosecutor on Friday about her handling of grand jury proceedings. Lawyers for Mr. Baldwin — who was … Read more