This one’s pure filth. The 2024 “Dirty Dozen” list was released this week — this year’s edition of the annual roundup of the 12 fruits and vegetables packing the most pesticides names and shames everyday faves likes spinach, blueberries, apples and strawberries. According to the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit advocating for a cleaner food supply, … Read more
Fishy fad or nutritious treasure trove? Experts aren’t sure about sea moss. Sea moss is the hottest wellness product beloved by A-listers and touted by TikTokers who consume heaping spoonfuls of the neon blue gelatinous goo while hawking its health benefits. Sold by upper-crust grocers like Erewhon, the algae is available dried, mixed into gummy … Read more
This will put a bad taste in your mouth. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that, from 2015 to 2020, 214 enteric disease outbreaks — caused by pathogens including E. coli, campylobacter or shigella — and more than 2,000 cases of illness were associated with drinking water, 80% of which were linked … Read more
The “bogan” conduct of a Queensland couple at the movies has sparked horror online – and once again brought the question of whether it’s ever socially acceptable to bare your feet in the presence of strangers to the fore. TikTok user Timothy Entwistle shared footage – emphasis on the … “foot” – of the pair’s depraved behavior … Read more
Taylor Swift’s concert has exposed a great Australian tradition and a $25.00 skirt has driven home the point. The megastar took over Australia in recent weeks, with three sold-out shows at Melbourne’s MCG and four at Sydney’s Accor stadium. Hundreds of thousands of fans attended her epic three and-a-half hour concerts, which caused mass hysteria … Read more
Perfection isn’t a priority for mother-of-two Chevonne Dixon. Sure, the Long Islander expects her kids, a 17-year-old son and a 13-year-old daughter, to do their best in school. But when the daily grind becomes a bit too overwhelming for her honors students, the millennial mom grants them a mental health day away from the classroom … Read more
What the cluck? Ina Garten ignited something of a debate this week after dishing up what some considered to be half-baked advice to her fans on Instagram. The criticism showered down like so much freshly-ground pepper after the Barefoot Contessa recommended slightly undercooking chicken, in order to avoid serving dry meat at the dinner table. … Read more
The camera never lies — but this travel photographer says lying is sometimes the best way to protect herself when she explores the globe solo. “Always trust your instincts and tell lies if you need to,” advises Rebecca Tribelhorn, 32, who has visited over 40 countries, from Ireland to Mexico. Tribelhorn, who hails from Oregon, … Read more
A young woman has posted a video of a man interrupting her gym session, claiming it is proof “women aren’t safe in 2024”. Adult content creator Madi Ruvee was filming herself performing a “pulse squat” at the gym with a medicine ball when a man approached her. “What are you doing?” he asked. She explained … Read more
It’s good to be king? A new report has found New Orleans to be the top spring break destination of 2024 — and the most dangerous. The Saints-loving Who Dat Louisiana city — known for raucous Mardi Gras parties and frisky Bourbon Street — saw 931,680 spring break-related searches from February to May 2023, according … Read more
Your wallet is all in the palm of your hand. Whole Foods shoppers in NYC have recently noticed a curious new way of paying for their groceries, which requires simply waving a hand over a reader instead of swiping a card or tapping a phone. Called Amazon One, the company says customers “will no longer … Read more
The Bahamas is a “safe” destination for tourists, the country’s government insisted this week after the US embassy sounded the alarm over deadly gang violence in the vacation hotspot. Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis said in a Tuesday statement the government is “alert, attentive, and proactive” in keeping the island nation “welcoming” to travelers, according … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have spoken out about child online safety as they urged social media platforms to combat harmful content visible online. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex released a video of their plea to big tech companies following the US Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing on online safety for children on Wednesday. Alongside … Read more
Move over, gua sha and jade rollers — the hottest, new skincare trend is, well, ice. Using cold as a therapy to treat inflammation by way of ice baths has been touted by fitness gurus and celebrities alike, as cold plunges rapidly gained popularity last year. Even Jennifer Aniston splashes ice water on her face … Read more
No use crying over ruined makeup. Beauty influencer Ayaat Mishaal revealed a beauty hack to prevent teary eyes from ruining your flawless makeup. “Putting Vaseline in the corners of my eyes before leaving the house to stop my eyes from watering is the best thing TikTok has ever taught me,” she divulged in the clip … Read more
As temperatures around the nation drop this winter, many people have taken out their winter gear and are spending time bundling up in warm clothing before braving the frigid Brittany Kasko , Ashlyn Messier temperatures that are outside their door. Humans, however, aren’t the only ones affected by cold temperatures — pets feel them, too. Although fur can … Read more
A, B, C, D — or none of the above? Welcome to January, also known as resolution season, or cough and sniffle season — surely there’s no better time to dust off the bottle of multivitamins at the back of your medicine chest. Not so fast, according to the experts. While there’s no substitute for a balanced … Read more
For those participating in “Dry January,” another potential benefit of giving up alcohol has emerged. Giving up alcoholic drinks — or reducing the amount that’s consumed — could reduce the risk of getting oral or esophageal cancer, according to a special report published in The New England Journal of Medicine on Dec. 28. Researchers from the International … Read more
Is 30 the magic number? A new weight loss and exercise regimen called the 30-30-30 rule has gone viral for its supposed fast track to weight loss and blood sugar control. The method involves a person consuming 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking up just before completing 30 minutes of a low-intensity … Read more
She wasn’t going to let her period cramp her style. Cardi B let it drop in an interview that — before going on a date with Offset, her now-estranged husband — she sipped on a special cocktail. “I drank two ibuprofens and I drank gelatin … and that stopped my period,” bragged Cardi B, 31, … Read more