NEW DELHI — More than 2,000 people took part in a gay pride event in New Delhi, waving rainbow flags and multicolored balloons as they celebrated sexual diversity in India but also raised concerns over the country’s restrictive laws. Dancing to drums and music, the participants walked for more than two hours to the Jantar … Read more
Five weeks ago, a koala named Claude became an internet sensation after he was sprung chomping through several thousand dollars’ worth of saplings at an Australian nursery. Now there’s an update to the massive marsupial’s antics, with CCTV footage revealing he’s returned to the scene of his crime – with a partner. Claude, whose moniker was … Read more
Her life must have seemed perfect on social media — but in reality, she was addicted to a life of luxury that pushed her into debt. Sarah Bartlett, 37, from Bristol, England, said her shopping addiction — fueled by the desire to take the perfect Instagram photo — sent her into $14,540 of debt over … Read more
Electric hair-styling products like curling irons caused nearly 31,000 burns in kids and young people over a 10-year period, sending about 1,000 of them to the emergency room, a new study shows. The abstract, due to be presented Sunday at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition in Washington, DC, features an analysis of ER visits … Read more
A maid of honor was left conflicted after her friend asked her to fork out nearly $3K to be part of her destination wedding in Spain. Taking to an advice forum on Mumsnet, the woman explained that she had been invited to stay at a villa with the bride’s family and friends, the same villa where the couple … Read more
Don’t be afraid to take whisks. Jess and Connor, a crafty couple from England, needed a new kitchen — but couldn’t stomach the sky-high quotes of more than $18,000 to renovate. So they did it themselves, saving thousands in the process. “I had always said that the kitchen would be the first ‘big job’ we … Read more
What used to be seen as an innocent, fun way of communicating could now carry huge legal risks as cases involving emojis increase around the world. Within the last decade, more cases that involved the use of emojis have been accepted by courts as evidence in both criminal and civil cases, with extremely expensive consequences, … Read more
An Australian star of explicit videos has said she’s quitting the industry because of its “unstable nature.” Lucy Banks, who has made more than $1 million [Australian] sharing adult content on OnlyFans, announced her departure from the platform on Thursday. In a statement, the Western Australian woman claimed that despite significantly contributing to the site’s … Read more
She’s paying now. Chantal Derrick, 26, is warning others about online platforms that allow you to “buy now” and “pay later,” claiming she ended up nearly $4,000 in debt from Klarna and VeryPay. “When you’re young and careless with money, it’s so easy to get sucked down the rabbit hole,” the UK traffic management worker … Read more
Move over Julia Roberts, this real-life “Pretty Woman” is taking Rodeo Drive by storm. Adult content creator Chloe Amour, 32, says male admirers treat her to designer shopping sprees — but admits she’s judged by “jealous” retail assistants. The Los Angeles-based brunette — whose on-screen credits include “Teach Me Mommy” and “So Young, So Sexy” … Read more
A state program that aims to make hepatitis C treatment affordable and accessible has garnered thousands of users and helped inspire a similar federal program. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 2 million people in the United States have hepatitis C, and about 40% of people don’t even know they … Read more
A New York history educator restored a lost piece of history after unearthing harrowing footage that depicts US soldiers freeing Jewish people from a train bound for a Nazi death camp. After the colorized clip was posted to YouTube, several Holocaust survivors came forward, claiming to recognize themselves and their family members in the video. … Read more
Thousands of Tydemy brand birth control pills have been recalled, the Food and Drug Administration warned Tuesday, after testing by drugmaker Lupin Pharmaceuticals found that two lots they made of the tablets might have lower effectiveness. Recalled batches of the Tydemy pills — a combination prescription contraceptive of estrogen and progestin — are of two … Read more
A little-known, life-threatening food allergy that is triggered by a tick bite could be affecting hundreds of thousands of people in the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on Thursday. The condition is called Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) — also known as the “red-meat allergy” or … Read more
These saucy-looking sea creatures sure are making a splash. Thousands of so-called “penis fish” have washed ashore on a beach in Rio Grande, Argentina, shocking locals with their phallic appearance. The marine life, which is actually a breed of spoon worm officially known as Urechis Unicinctus, was given its naughty nickname due to its striking … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a new drug, Beyfortus (nirsevimab), to protect young children from the deadly infection known as respiratory syncytial virus. Worldwide, RSV is the second-leading cause of death during the first year of a newborn’s life, second only to malaria, according to Nature Journal. Infants six months and younger … Read more
Hollywood is going on hiatus. The union protecting Hollywood’s biggest A-listers will join screenwriters on the picket line after voting Thursday to shut down production across the entertainment industry — meaning there could be a drought of upcoming shows and movies in the near future. The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists … Read more
Reddit users rallied to support a woman who claims she was booted from her brother’s wedding after she spent thousands of dollars as a bridesmaid. User “trashgirlfriend” posted in Reddit’s “Am I the A—hole” (AITA) subreddit on July 4, asking others, “WIBTA if I go on vacation instead of my brother’s wedding?” “WIBTA” stands for “Would … Read more
Accio money. A worn-out original copy of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” purchased for less than $1, is now estimated to be worth a whopping $6,300. Experts confirmed the novel was one of only 500 copies of the beloved book published in 1996 by Bloomsbury and one of only 300 sent to libraries around … Read more
Oh, baby back! A frugal feast of Chili’s chicken tenders, sliders, cajun chicken pasta, salads and more delicious Tex-Mex grub wound up stealing the show at Southern belle Madison Mulkey’s wedding. The practically-minded Savannah, Georgia peach turned to the chain restaurant as a thrifty alternative to traditional catering — which can cost an average of $75 … Read more