“Chroming” is the latest trend to gain traction among teens — and it’s claimed the lives of multiple children. Similar to huffing, “chroming” refers to the practice of inhaling chemicals from common items like permanent markers, aerosol deodorant, nail polish, paints or hair spray for a short-lived high, according to CNN. “Most of these products … Read more
He’s still driving them crazy after all these years. Paul Simon retired from touring in 2018, ending his farewell tour with a concert at Flushing Meadow Park in the New York borough of Queens, where he grew up. Since then, the legendary singer-songwriter has rarely performed while coping with hearing loss in his left ear. … Read more
Grindr is adding a tennis grunt to its dating game. To celebrate the NYC-based US Open, Grindr, the world’s largest gay dating app, changed the sound of its notifications — until the end of September users hear a grunt whenever a potential suitor sends them a “tap” to signify they are interested. The campaign, called … Read more
As shark sightings continue to rise at New York City beaches, some experts are pointing out the predators’ presence off Long Island’s North Shore as well. “They’re not right offshore of the beaches, but they can come in pretty close to shore,” fisheries biologist Jon Vander Werff told the Hartford Courant. The Long Island Sound, … Read more
Hatch Baby, a popular brand among new parents, has recalled nearly one million power adapters sold with its Rest 1st generation sound machines because some of the items posed a shock hazard. The company said the plastic housing surrounding the AC power adapter for certain sound machines can come off when unplugging the item from an outlet, … Read more
On the Tuesday after Labor Day weekend 2019, Scott Jones did his usual morning chore of dropping his eldest kids off at school and returning to his Arizona home office to knuckle down to work. Around four hours later, his wife, Angela, called him to ask how 3-year-old Charlotte, their youngest child, was doing as they had … Read more
Authorities in South Florida raided the home of Jamaican singer and rapper Sean Kingston and arrested his mother on Thursday morning. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office and Davie Police SWAT served arrest and search warrants at the luxurious Southwest Ranches property as part of an investigation that started in nearby Dania Beach, the Broward County Sheriff told … Read more
You may go gaga over this new study’s results. Babies with multilingual mothers process sound differently in their brains and are more sensitive to a wider range of pitches, according to a study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. “Here we show that exposure to monolingual or a bilingual speech has different effects at … Read more
Hey, we’re walkin’ here! A new survey of New Yorkers tackles the thorny subject of sidewalk etiquette in the Big Apple — a simple set of rules so many visitors to the greatest city in the world fail to follow. In the only American metropolis where hoofing it on a daily basis is a necessity rather … Read more
It was the sound of running water — not the sound of silence. That was the mundane muse behind the angelic ascension of “The Sound of Silence” — the chart-topping classic that had Simon & Garfunkel making all kinds of noise after their 1964 debut. “I used to go into the bathroom of my parents’ … Read more
Can you handle this baby name trend? A professional baby namer says parents are now selecting monikers that sound “cool” as a TikTok or Instagram handle. “Communication and technology are so huge right now and it helps individualize the child and gives them their own unique identity,” Steph Coffield, 40, explained to SWNS. “People want … Read more
Sit back, relax and let the sound waves wash over you. Sound baths — which do not involve water, but rather laying on a yoga mat and listening to instrumental music, such as the sounds of gongs, bells and singing bowls — have been shown to relieve stress and could even reduce pain, according to University … Read more
This is a real drag. Despite years of campaigning against big tobacco, it seems that cigarettes are reclaiming their chic status à la Kate Moss, appearing as accessories on New York Fashion Week runways in the wake of the “mob wife” aesthetic and an early aughts “indie sleaze” revival. This week, multiple models meandered down … Read more
New details surrounding the death of Adam Harrison, the son of “Pawn Stars” lead Rick Harrison, have been revealed. A heavily redacted incident report obtained by The Post from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department states Adam, 39, who Rick claims died on Jan. 19 of a fentanyl overdose, had previously been to jail for … Read more
TikTok influencers are hyping up the prescription tretinoin as a skin care miracle to young Americans, but doctors have urged those using the medication to exercise caution and temper expectations. The online social media health and beauty community has claimed, among other things, that the medication can give people “glass skin,” make them appear younger, and eliminate … Read more
Costco appears to have caught the attention of shoppers for selling a mirror that arguably bears resemblance to a piece costing $1,198 at Anthropologie. Costco’s mirror has a lower price tag of $149.99, according to viral videos posted on Costco fan accounts. Footage showing the wholesaler’s Ravena Floor Mirror has garnered 1.4 million views on … Read more
2024 is starting off with a literal bang. Wednesday’s episode of “The View” was halted after a mysterious crashing noise offstage drew the attention of all five hosts. “Welcome to ‘The View,’ y’all,” longtime host Whoopi Goldberg said at the top of the show. She introduced the first segment: “So, yesterday, a federal court ruled that the … Read more
The new year looks bright for these luminaries. Actors, political figures and reality stars revealed their New Year’s resolutions before the ball drops on Dec. 31. From spending more time with family and searching for peace to focusing on mental health and staying away from social media, these celebrities have big plans and lofty goals … Read more
When I was 11, my Christmas list was as simple as the latest Barbie doll or a Razor Scooter. Fast forward to today, and it seems like the wish lists of tweens are more likely to feature Drunk Elephant skincare and $100 Sephora vouchers. It’s a sign of the times, perhaps, where playing with toys … Read more
Mike McDaniel insists he did not imitate Trey Songz. After Al Michaels recently revealed that McDaniel met his wife, Katie, by threatening one of his former player’s job security if he didn’t stop dancing with her at a nightclub, which paved the way for McDaniel to step in, the Dolphins’ coach gave his much softer … Read more