One in three Americans judge others based on their coffee preferences, according to a new study. The poll of 1,586 U.S. coffee drinkers found nearly a quarter (23%) equally have coffee orders they only get in secret, due to believing they themselves would be judged. One respondent swears by adding maple syrup and peanuts before … Read more
Less than half of single Americans believe they’ll ever find “the one,” according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults, half single and half in relationships, revealed that just 41% of single respondents are confident they’ll find “the one.” But they’re not alone: a fifth of those already coupled up don’t believe their current … Read more
Eligible Americans may be in line for some extra cash, but time is running out to claim. The refunds stem from IRS penalties and interest that some taxpayers paid during the COVID-19 emergency after the IRS had postponed many tax deadlines. A recent federal court ruling — Kwong v. United States — found that the … Read more
More than half of Americans (56%) admitted they regularly purchase shoes they later regret because of how uncomfortable they are. That’s no small problem when you consider the average person takes almost three million steps and walks nearly 1,200 miles per year, according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans evenly split by generation. That … Read more
Your morning cup of joe just got a whole lot sweeter. Insomnia Cookies has quietly unveiled three new caffeinated cookie flavors in a bid to tempt late-night dessert fans into swapping their usual take-out coffee run for a sugary sweet treat instead. However, the new lineup of cookies isn’t just your run-of-the-mill chocolate chip nosh … Read more
Two-thirds (65%) of Americans flat out admit they are “picky” about the type of water they drink, according to new research. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, which was conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water, and found that many have strong convictions about their water preferences. … Read more
They grew up dialing rotary phones — and now they’re opening the door to robot roommates. That’s the vision powering the booming AgeTech industry, as companies bet seniors are ready to embrace gadgets that make getting older safer, easier… and maybe even a little more fun. And contrary to stereotype, seniors appear more than ready. … Read more
McDonald’s US profits are falling as ongoing inflation and economic uncertainty slows the country’s appetite for fast food. However, the franchise is ushering in some marked changes in the New Year in a bid to bring back customers — and it could lead to substantial savings for those who return. According to The Daily Meal, … Read more
American Airlines is making it easier for passengers to make their connecting flights. The carrier is in the process of enhancing its flight hold capacities designed to help flyers rushing for a connection, without disrupting departure schedules. The airline’s system can reportedly briefly delay some takeoffs so passengers arriving late from a delayed connection can … Read more
If you’ve been clutching your lucky numbers tighter as the Powerball jackpot balloons to a brain-melting $1.1 billion, you’re not alone — but don’t kid yourself into thinking the math is suddenly on your side. At 11 p.m. EST tonight, America will be watching in anticipation as five white balls and one red Powerball are … Read more
An Australian dentist is urging parents to heed his warning, or risk damaging their kids’ smiles for good. Perth-based Dr Maheer Shah says his job has become about far more than cavities and root canals. “The hardest part about my job is fixing bad dentistry,” Dr. Shah told news.com.au. “We’re seeing less decay and fewer … Read more
There’s controversy brewing with Dunkin’ Rewards. In an email to customers, the donut shop announced updates to their rewards system next month — and they were thrilled to learn they’ll need more points to score free stuff. The “Dunkin’ Rewards Refresh” will see the points needed to redeem freebies increase by as much as 450 … Read more
One man’s trash is another man’s couture. At least, that’s Evan Hirsch’s philosophy. The 28-year-old Midtown-based designer went viral on social media in March, after he bought a $6 sheath from Goodwill and transformed it into a sparkly cocktail dress. Now, he’s bringing his reworked thrifted treasures to New York Fashion Week. Evan Hirsch is … Read more
Slouching spine? Pre-posture-ous! Our spines are the scaffolding for the body, and unfortunately, proper posture has become a common casualty of our increasingly sedentary culture. The immediate effects of poor posture can include fatigue, muscle spasms and minor aches. In the long term, poor posture can lead to permanent structural changes in the spine and … Read more
Ice cream makers representing about 90% of the U.S. supply of the frozen treat have pledged to remove artificial dyes from their products in less than three years, federal health officials said Monday. The move is the latest voluntary effort by food manufacturers to heed calls from the Trump administration to remove synthetic dyes over concerns about … Read more
Catch a whiff of this. Research from Cornell University has found that women could accurately determine if they would like someone based on their smell before even meeting them. “People take a lot in when they’re meeting face to face. But scent — which people are registering at some level, though probably not consciously — … Read more
Somebody pour them a stiff drink. New York restaurant and bar owners are bracing for the impact of announced tariffs that could shake and stir the hospitality industry — if they even go into effect. President Donald Trump’s recent threat of 200% tariffs on all wine, Champagne and spirits from the European Union has sommeliers, … Read more
A mom refuses to leave a penny of her kids’ inheritance — instead using her “hard-earned” cash to further her own career and buy clothes to perform in. Janey Kirk, 60, says her children, Carla, 30, and Adam, 26, are “in the same mind frame” and stand by her controversial choices — wanting their mom … Read more
New year, new generation. Babies born in 2025 will be the first of a new peer group — Generation Beta. Gen Beta, which will last until around 2039, follows Gen Alpha, which spanned from 2010 to 2024. Before that it was Gen Z, which ran from 1996 to 2010, and Gen Y, or millennials, who … Read more
Billionaires are funding the creation of life-extending pills that will eventually hit the market for people to buy, according to a CEO — and he says it’ll turn the rich in to “posh, privileged zombies.” The chilling warning comes amid fears that AI and biotechnology are evolving at such a rapid pace that anti-aging tablets … Read more