Suck now, plump later: People are ‘fat banking’ for future plastic surgery — but it’s risky

Suck now, plump later: People are ‘fat banking’ for future plastic surgery — but it’s risky

Body bank. Cosmetic surgeons are increasingly fielding requests for “fat banking,” with patients planning for the future with a literal pound of flesh. “Fat banking is the process of removing a patient’s own fat, typically through liposuction, and then freezing and storing it for potential use in future cosmetic procedures,” Dr. Claudia Kim, board-certified cosmetic … Read more

Exclusive | Tick, mosquito plagues could suck New York dry this summer — here’s how to keep yourself safe

Exclusive | Tick, mosquito plagues could suck New York dry this summer — here’s how to keep yourself safe

There could be a serious up-tick. The Big Apple is about to be bled dry — and not just because of ferocious tax hikes. This spring and summer, NYC could see an influx of biblical levels of disease-harboring ticks and mosquitoes, borne aloft by warming weather and booming vector populations. It’s enough to have locals … Read more

Why I’m worried about the Netflix Warner Bros. merger: Netflix movies mostly suck

Why I’m worried about the Netflix Warner Bros. merger: Netflix movies mostly suck

Who didn’t feel nauseous on Friday when Netflix announced an industry-exploding deal to acquire Warner Bros. for $82.7 billion? Search far and wide on the internet and you’ll have a hard time finding anyone who’s elated that one of the Big Five Hollywood studios has been snapped up by the boneheads responsible for “Red Notice” … Read more

From Mexico to Thailand: inside five all-inclusive resorts that don’t suck

From Mexico to Thailand: inside five all-inclusive resorts that don’t suck

The all-inclusive pendulum is starting to swing. For years, rum-soaked, buffet-laden resorts were rightfully associated with high volume and low quality. Fortunately, several hospitality brands are refining the model and upping their game without jacking up the price. So, how do you spot an all-inclusive that doesn’t suck?  Frequent traveler, father of two and financial … Read more

Retrogrades don’t have to suck: how to use planetary retrogrades for good

Retrogrades don’t have to suck: how to use planetary retrogrades for good

Retrograde. A trigger word if ever there was one. Retrogrades are notorious for causing drama, confusion, delays, and stagnation relative to themes associated with the planet in question. But it ain’t all bad. The word retrograde comes from the Latin retrogradus, meaning “to walk backward.” And while planets do not technically move in reverse, they decelerate … Read more

What makes airplane toilets so ‘extraordinary’? Flight experts explain why they suck — in a good way

What makes airplane toilets so ‘extraordinary’? Flight experts explain why they suck — in a good way

Airplane toilets suck … literally. Airplane toilets are anything but a simple touch-and-flush operation. Flight experts wowed travelers after revealing the “extraordinary” amount of engineering that goes into allowing people to safely do their business at 40,000 feet. “It’s like your vacuum cleaner – it sucks,” explained Nigel Jones, an aircraft engineer from Kingston University in London. … Read more

Golden Globes 2024 best and worst moments: ‘Suck it, Pedro!’

Golden Globes 2024 best and worst moments: ‘Suck it, Pedro!’

The booziest awards show is here. The 2024 Golden Globes aired Sunday, Jan. 7 on CBS at 8 p.m. EST.  After much drama in the past — which resulted in the trainwreck 2022 ceremony getting pulled from broadcast, due to the controversies around parent organization the Hollywood Foreign Press Association — the ceremony returned. It … Read more

Terrifying new ‘vampire’ wasp discovered in the Amazon — they sting, suck blood and eat their prey from the inside out

Terrifying new ‘vampire’ wasp discovered in the Amazon — they sting, suck blood and eat their prey from the inside out

And now, for some horrifying news. Just in time for spooky season, scientists in South America have discovered a new species of wasp that stings, sucks blood and otherwise feasts on their prey from the inside out — by depositing larvae underneath the victim’s skin. Researchers came across these vampiric vespids while hard at work in … Read more

The scary reasons you should never ‘suck in your stomach’ to look thinner

The scary reasons you should never ‘suck in your stomach’ to look thinner

This habit quite literally sucks. Amid a sweltering summer, you might subconsciously be sucking in your stomach to create the illusion of a perfectly toned beach body — but experts said it causes a myriad of health hazards. Tensing your tummy and gripping your abs can cause inefficient breathing and a weakened pelvic floor, leading … Read more

You can suck on King Charles’ ‘sausage fingers’ for just $60

You can suck on King Charles’ ‘sausage fingers’ for just

The king’s sexed-up subjects can suck on his infamous “sausage fingers” for just over $60. But it’s not what you link — err, think. Ahead of Saturday’s royal ceremony, an e-cigarette company debuted its “coronation collection” of vapes that mirror King Charles III’s chunky claws. Retailing for $63, the set of 10 from Riot E-Liquid … Read more

Greg Olsen: It would ‘suck’ if Tom Brady retires and pushes me out of Fox booth

Greg Olsen: It would ‘suck’ if Tom Brady retires and pushes me out of Fox booth

Greg Olsen is encouraging Tom Brady to sign a five-year deal with an NFL team so he can keep his job in Fox Sports’ No. 1 game booth. During an appearance on “The Waddle and Silvy” radio show on ESPN 1000 Tuesday, Olsen said it would “suck” if Brady — who signed a 10-year, $375 million deal … Read more

Why birth control could actually make your dating life suck

Why birth control could actually make your dating life suck

If you’re striking out on bad dates, your birth control could be to blame. A podcast host is claiming the pill can change to whom you’re attracted — so maybe you don’t have bad taste after all. In a viral TikTok, Elisha Covey from Dallas suggested that birth control mimics pregnancy in a woman’s body … Read more

Dear Abby: I think I’m a musical genius, my wife thinks I suck

Dear Abby: I think I’m a musical genius, my wife thinks I suck

DEAR ABBY: I’m a middle-aged married man and the father of two. Although I work as a banker, I’m also an aspiring pianist. I have practiced two to three hours a day for many years. My music is unique — unlike anything ever heard. My wife of 18 years does not appreciate my music. She … Read more