The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has moved to strip thousands of federal health agency employees of their collective bargaining rights, according to a union that called the effort illegal. HHS officials confirmed Friday that the department is ending its recognition of unions for a number of employees, and are reclaiming office space … Read more
This army is in formation. Thousands of fire ants have been spotted floating on floodwaters through the Texas city and forming rafts using their bodies with residents now reporting the gross behavior. KXAN Austin took to X to post a video taken by Austinite David Todd of the little critters, seen nestled into a large cluster … Read more
The “snowball method” is going viral on TikTok, with its creator claiming it’s the fastest way to pay down debt. Dave Ramsey, the famed finance expert who is the brains behind the budgeting hack, explained that the method is designed to build momentum in the same way as a snowball being rolled downhill. To start, … Read more
They were accidental wedding crashers. A flabbergasted couple flew 14 hours and shelled out thousands of dollars to attend a destination wedding, only to realize after booking that they weren’t on the guest list. “We flew across the world for a wedding we technically weren’t even part of,” Yasemin Sarli told People Magazine. “Once we … Read more
The lovelorn sure will go to great lengths for a date. In the new romantic drama “Materialists” starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans, there’s conversation around what constitutes a so-called perfect man to date. Johnson’s matchmaker character, Lucy, describes Pascal’s statuesque character, Harry, as a “unicorn” — good-looking, rich and 6 feet tall. … Read more
This AI glow-up led to a real-life transformation. At 25, Anastasia Eastin felt she was struggling to reach her full potential. She wanted to be more confident, healthy, energized and proud of herself, but she couldn’t afford a team of experts — so she turned to ChatGPT. Anastasia Eastin turned to ChatGPT for an affordable, … Read more
Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s … genetic optimization? Prospective parents using in vitro fertilization (IVF) will soon be able to select embryos based on their potential risk for diseases — including illnesses that develop later in life — thanks to a groundbreaking $5,999 service announced this week by a US biotech company. “Before … Read more
A real-life “Cheaper by the Dozen” family. One-night stands can usually go one of two ways. This fortunate couple got frisky for a night, fell in love and the rest is history. Alicia and Josh Dougherty moved in together after only knowing each other for two days — and now they are the parents to … Read more
A groundbreaking blood test promises to transform the diagnosis of rare genetic diseases in babies and children, offering results in under three days and potentially eliminating the need for invasive procedures. Unveiled at the European Society of Human Genetics conference, the test requires only 1ml of blood, making it minimally invasive compared to procedures like … Read more
These two went from trail walkers to treasure hunters. Two hikers stumbled across a mysterious treasure worth thousands, if not millions of dollars — and experts are baffled. The pair was walking along a trail in the Krkonoše Mountains in northeastern Czech Republic in February when they noticed an aluminum box sticking out of a … Read more
Feel the burn. An Australian woman says that she spent a small fortune seeking treatment for painful symptoms, only to realize they were entirely self-inflicted. “If you ever feel embarrassed about anything, ever, just know that I spent hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, going to dermatologists, doctors, getting biopsies, getting tested for a variety … Read more
In a time when people can’t even go to the bathroom without bringing their phones — surprisingly, the interest around digital detox retreats is rising, and people are willing to pay thousands to go on them. While on vacation, 27% of adults want to be present and spend less time doom-scrolling, according to a 2025 … Read more
Before deciding to sell her designer clothes, Monica Suk had barely heard of Dora Maar. Now, she wishes she never had — after the trendy NYC-based online luxury consignment shop went out of business, leaving her high and dry. The company and its founder and chief executive Lauren Taylor Wilson were once splashed across the pages of … Read more
They wanted to give these tourists “the Boot.” Thousands of tourists inundated a picturesque Italian town this past weekend, creating a “gridlock” that obstructed traffic and forced other sightseers to wait “hours” to get in, as seen in dramatic footage circulating on X. The shocking scenes were recorded at Sirmione, a village of just over … Read more
A passenger on a recent Delta flight is laughing all the way to the bank. Traveling before or after a holiday weekend is always hectic for both fliers and airlines. However, one traveler was at the right place at the right time when the popular airline offered him $3,000 to change flights. Here’s what exactly … Read more
Two sisters brought a house together at auction and saved $10,210 renovating it themselves by using ChatGPT. Heather Roberts, 25, and Anya Hughes, 21, took on the mammoth task after purchasing their first apartment in May 2024 for $178,686. The inside needed ripping out completely and to save money the women taught themselves DIY skills … Read more
Back away from the medicine cabinet. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced a recall of more than 2,300 bottles of a popular allergy medication due to a serious child poisoning risk. Consumers who purchased the affected product can contact Arsell for a full refund. ColleenMichaels – stock.adobe.com The problem isn’t with the … Read more
An airport worker who was brutally assaulted by a man banned from boarding his flight to Bali will receive thousands of dollars in compensation from her attacker. The woman was working at Perth Airport when a traveler became aggressive waiting to check in for a flight on Feb. 25. The Indian man, 43, was told … Read more
You’re not supposed to play with your food — but these stuffed toys have changed that. Jellycats — plush toys shaped like fruits, vegetables, waffles, cakes and other objects and animals — have soared to popularity among Gen Z, who are forking over hundreds of dollars for the adorable stuffed dolls. “Jellycats are the only thing that’s ever … Read more
People are ruining their skin and wasting thousands of dollars following influencers’ skincare routines – with experts once again warning against following social media-fueled beauty trends. TikTokker Hannah Chan shared that she spent nearly $2,500 on products she slathered on — in an attempt to make her skin glow like the glamorous personalities she fawned … Read more