Students from the Northeast are heading South in record numbers, drawn by universities where sunshine, football and Greek life define campus life. Rather than chasing the Ivy League dream, many students are now opting for schools in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), which consists of 16 schools including the University of South Carolina (USC), the University of … Read more
As airplane seat-swapping stories continue to spread across social media platforms, one traveler who fell victim to the situation was able to make some money from the practice. Writing in the “r/delta” forum, a flight passenger shared how he or she (gender wasn’t specified) was offered $100 to switch to a middle row seat on … Read more
Call it a love affair, a morning ritual or a full-blown addiction — Americans are hooked on coffee. Across the country, two-thirds of US adults knock back an average of three cups daily. That’s enough to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool more than 49 times, according to the National Coffee Association. While drinking coffee in … Read more
Gen Z is redefining what it means to drink — and alcohol isn’t part of the plan. The youngest legal drinkers are ditching the bar cart for cold brew, swapping tequila for wellness shots and turning drinks into daily rituals. It’s less about the buzz and more about the benefits, according to Keurig Dr Pepper’s … Read more
Young folks are desperately trying to reconnect with the world around them. The method many have chosen? “Dumbphones” — otherwise known as the millennial-era Blackberry. Ironically, Gen-Z is taking to social media — which isn’t even supported on a dumbphones — to spread the word. For months now, users ranging in age from mid-20s to … Read more
An airline traveler said he or she recently encountered a seat swapper on a flight — and claimed a family “guilted” the person into switching seats. In the forum “r/delta” on Reddit, the post was titled, “Yep. Happened to me,” as the person was heading out on a ski trip. “Checked in early, got my seat … Read more
There’s nothing better than watching a slab of fresh butter soften and sizzle as you circle it around the skillet. If just the thought of it makes you jump with ghee, you butter beware — that innocent little rectangle could be melting your chances at longevity. A new study in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine … Read more
These lovebirds won’t be flying as a flock. It’s too bad when a recently wedded twosome can’t sit side-by-side during their honeymoon flight. But an unsympathetic passenger — who refused to swap his choice seat for the bride’s low-fair chair — claims her “prick” groom is truly to blame. Jet-setting sweethearts were hit with a … Read more
Forget the Hamptons or St. Barts — all the cool girls are going to camp this summer. Shira Blumenthal, 35, can’t wait to arrive at Camp Social — a women-only adult summer camp in the Poconos costing $600 for a two-day, three-night stay — later in August. “I’m super excited about it. Everyone in my … Read more
Mooove over, beef. Swapping meat for mycoprotein — a protein made from fungus, that’s found in Quorn-brand frozen products — could help lower bad cholesterol by 10%, results from a new four-week study show. Researchers compared the decrease to the benefits of switching to a Mediterranean diet, which favors whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, and … Read more
They’re lovin’ it. Americans are turning down turkey in favor of fast food this Thanksgiving, surprising new research shows. While a big bird and lovingly cooked sides have long been at the heart of the holiday table, a survey of 2,000 US residents by Casino.org found many are now set to buck tradition — heading … Read more
Trading out soda for a cup of coffee could actually help people with Type 2 diabetes live longer, research suggests. A new study from Harvard University published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) found that high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) increased the risk of early death and cardiovascular disease among those with Type 2 … Read more