Love is (back) in the air at the Winter Olympics. At the Olympic Village in Milano-Cortina, a supply of about 10,000 free condoms for competing athletes was quickly scooped up in just three days — but they have now been restocked. More condoms were provided to athletes at the beginning of this week, a spokesperson … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. For 50 years now, Air Supply has been labeled “soft rock.” The band doesn’t like that. In fact, lead singer Russell Hitchcock … Read more
A woman who calls herself the “queen of Doomsday” has a year’s supply of food for her family of five in case of an emergency. Krystal Frugal, 37, has been canning and preserving food since she was just four years old. She grows 800lbs of fresh fruit and vegetables every year – including potatoes, tomatoes, … Read more
LOS ANGELES — A doctor charged with giving Matthew Perry ketamine in the months leading up to the “Friends” star’s overdose death has agreed to plead guilty, authorities said Monday. Dr. Salvador Plasencia has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of distribution of ketamine, federal prosecutors said in a statement. They said the plea carries a maximum … Read more
The dye is cast. Eight harmful petroleum-based synthetic dyes will soon be phased out of the American food supply, according to plans unveiled Tuesday by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary. Over the coming months, the FDA will revoke authorization for two synthetic … Read more
As counterfeit Ozempic circulates in the US, the Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to Americans. In an April 14 announcement, the FDA stated that Novo Nordisk — manufacturer of Ozempic and Wegovy — notified the agency that “several hundred units of counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide) injection 1 mg” were in the US drug supply chain. … Read more
Ear today, gone tomorrow? TikTok’s latest beauty craze has users wrapping rubber bands around their ears for an instant “facelift” — but experts warn this viral hack is bogus — and dangerous. The wacky trend, which reportedly originated in South Korea, involves looping rubber bands tightly around each ear for 10 to 30 minutes. Devotees … Read more
Americans can expect the price of their daily cup of java to stretch their wallet a bit more than usual as a litany of factors impacting the global supply chain result in rising prices. In February, wholesale arabica coffee prices shattered its previous record at $4.30 a pound – double the price from last year – according to … Read more
Over-the-counter drug prices can be a major headache — but if you’re looking in the right place, they don’t have to be. Grant Harting, a licensed pharmacist in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virginia, says there are plenty of medications worth buying for just $1.25 at Dollar Tree, and he’s highlighted some of the best bargains — … Read more
What a load of crap! While the apocalyptic days of extreme toilet paper shortages may be behind us, the industry is still gaming sup-ply and demand, a new report reveals. Since 2020, the nature calls necessity has been subject to wild price increases — and in subsequent years has been subject to serious shrinkflation, analysts at … Read more
You can never have too many Ziploc bags in the house — and there’s an easy way to double your supply without spending a cent. A clever content creator recently shared a hack for multiplying your stash of the handy storage vessels by two — especially handy for when a smaller bag will do, and you … Read more
Winemakers are seeing red. An invasive insect species now poses “a serious threat” to America’s wine supplies, vino experts warn. Eggs of the oversized spotted lanternfly — which have been running amock in New York to the point that the state government has told people to kill them on sight — were stowed away in … Read more
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Doctors are being forced to ration penicillin as syphilis cases soar amid the “out of control” rise of sexually transmitted infections. According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, STIs are on a worrying rise, putting millions of people’s lives at risk from preventable infections. Specifically, syphilis cases have soared to their … Read more
An Australian mom’s routine back-to-school order from office supply company Officeworks turned into a delivery saga when 23 cardboard boxes, most containing just a single item, arrived on her doorstep. The incident, shared on the Life Uncut Facebook page, has raised questions about the use of automated systems in warehouses and posed questions about environmental sustainability. Officeworks … Read more
The popular hair-loss treatment Minoxidil may be in short supply, experts warn. Minoxidil is the main active ingredient in Rogaine, which is applied to the scalp. Minoxidil has been found to be more effective when taken orally — but this form has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat hair loss. … Read more
Where’s the beef? In America, it’s getting scarfed up by a small minority of people. A new study reveals that 50% of the beef consumed in any given day goes to just 12% of the US population. And this heavy consumption of beef has significant health impacts on those Americans who are eating half of … Read more
This award isn’t out of left Field. Andrew Garfield graced the stage at the Screen Actors Guild Awards Sunday evening to present a Lifetime Achievement Award to one of the most successful and inspiring actresses in the industry: Sally Field. “The Amazing Spiderman” co-stars reunited nearly a decade after their superhero film hit theaters, as … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. The two-man soft rock group Air Supply somehow has yet to run “all out of love” 48 years into their career. Rather than rest on their laurels, founding … Read more
With so many shortages in the United States occurring over the past year or more, there is yet another shortage for American parents to know about: amoxicillin, an antibiotic used to treat many bacterial infections. Amoxicillin is a commonly prescribed medication for children’s infections, according to Verywellhealth.com, a health information website. The Food and Drug Administration … Read more