While it would appear that New York’s beloved bagel shop is back, there’s much more to this story. When Absolute Bagels on the Upper West Side shuttered late last year, New Yorkers were left heartbroken and mourning the bagel joint, which had made its mark on numerous best-bagel lists throughout its 30-year run. Now, a … Read more
It’s easy to forget about your pelvic floor — until it starts making life miserable. Like a hammock at the base of your pelvis, these unsung muscles keep your core stable and hold vital organs like your bladder and bowel in place, all while helping with basic bodily functions. The bad news: You’re probably sabotaging … Read more
She’s all glamour, he’s in the slammer. Lovebird Saffron Boswell shells out nearly $40,000 a year on beauty procedures to look drop-dead gorgeous for FaceTime dates with jailbird boyfriend, Luke. “It helps to keep it exciting,” Boswell, 26, a content creator from the UK, told Kennedy News. “I get regular treatments like Botox, a vampire … Read more
Wax on, wax off. Wax on again. You may have noticed that when you run a knife over a store-bought apple, wax scrapes off — but Kait Thornton (@apple.girl.kait), an apple and pear farmer in Washington State, promises this isn’t some unhealthy added ingredient. “There’s so much fear-mongering around food and where our food comes … Read more
There are two reasons to write a business book, according to Brad Stone, author of “The Everything Store.” You’re either writing a thriller or a how-to-manual. In “The Nvidia Way,” veteran technology journalist Tae Kim manages to do both. Kim charts the improbable rise of Nvidia from a fledgling three-person ‘90s era graphics chip startup, … Read more
Clay Aiken is joining the conversation about Shawn Mendes’ sexuality. In an interview with Variety published Wednesday, the “American Idol” alum, 45, paused talking about his Christmas album to randomly bring up the discourse around Mendes, 26. “By the way, did Shawn Mendes come out today?” Aiken asked. “Have you seen this video on his … Read more
Fitness influencer Steph Claire Smith has clapped back at critics who shamed her for opening up about her sex life on her podcast. During a conversation with her Kicpod co-host and Kic co-founder Laura Henshaw, Smith described a recent experience with her husband when she introduced a new sex toy into the bedroom. After receiving criticism for … Read more
A Harvard-educated gastroenterologist has taken to TikTok to share the four shocking reasons you should never drink diet soda. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a California-based GI doctor and popular healthcare influencer, was asked whether diet soda is a “healthier alternative” to regular soda. It’s a hard no, folks, and here are the four reasons why, according … Read more
Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer weighed in on the controversy surrounding Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes’ potential political differences. During an appearance on the Bravo channel Tuesday, the governor was asked if she thinks people should care if Swift, who has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, and Mahomes, who has been linked to support for former President Trump, are … Read more
Social media has become such a menace for kids that the city health commissioner is recommending parents don’t give their children cell phones till at least age 14. Pediatrians also should make talking to parents and children about social media part of check-ups, says Big Apple Health Commish Ashwin Vasan. “Adolescents using social media have … Read more
She’s just too hot to have and to hold. A bride raised hell ahead of her holy matrimony, banning a smoke-show friend from the fete for fear the social media model’s beauty would outshine her own on the big day. “I had everything planned,” carped comely content creator Sabrina Low, 23, to What’s The Jam, … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m struggling to continue my relationship with my dad, who is in his 80s. He recently became very ill and nearly died. He was unable to walk for several months, and when he was finally able to start getting around, it was with a wheelchair and walker. Dad started driving his truck, although … Read more
If you’re in the market for a vehicle, you might want to consider getting your shopping done now. Car prices are experiencing downward pressure as interest rates remain higher than anticipated, leading to increased loan costs for consumers, according to Brian Moody, Autotrader’s executive editor. In response to this trend, manufacturers are offering incentives for… … Read more
Drinking from plastic bottles may be poisonous to your health — and drinking straight from the tap might save your life. A recent study published in the journal Microplastics found that drinking from plastic bottles may increase blood pressure as a result of microplastics entering the bloodstream. As the name implies, microplastics are small particles of plastic … Read more
This will take your breath away. New research on elements found in the gaseous clouds of Venus could be a sign of life for what was thought to be an uninhabitable planet. The skies of the scorching second planet from the sun consist of caustic sulfuric acid, damning any chance for life. Or so was … Read more
We all know the drill: The beverage cart makes its way down the center aisle of the airplane as in-flight hospitality service begins. One decision you need to make during your flight will be what to order when the flight attendant asks you what you’d like to drink. Like most things – even at 30,000 feet … Read more
A shockingly selfish trend is gaining in popularity in Australia but one mom says it’s only fair. Boomers are embracing a movement called SKI or spending kids’ inheritance, where parents actively set out to spend all their money so there is nothing left for their children. While this seemingly cruel mindset will anger lots of … Read more
Chew on this — a new study finds that millions of Americans are taking multivitamins to prevent disease even though “there is little health rationale” for them. In fact, daily multivitamin use was associated with a 4% higher risk of death than nonuse, according to research published Wednesday in the journal JAMA Network Open. “Refocusing … Read more
Parenting teenagers is really in a class all on its own, and it appears Chip Leighton, a comedian and dad has really hit a nerve by sharing his rules for what not to do as a dad of permanently embarrassed teens. His seven part collection of ‘Things you shouldn’t do if you have teenagers’, has been viewed millions of … Read more
If you’re someone who arrives at the airport many hours before your flight, it might be time to reassess your strategy. There’s nothing worse than waiting in a long line to check your bag knowing that you still have to go through security before you can settle in with food and a drink at your … Read more