Book nerds, beware. The American Chemical Society is getting the word out on poisonous books from the past. A new report released by the scientific agency warned that colorfully bound books from the Victorian era are likely packed with toxic dyes, calling on librarians, archivists and researchers to take special precautions when handling these texts. … Read more
A daddy-daughter trip may be in their future. Rob Schneider is apologizing to his daughter Elle King after the 35-year-old publicly detailed their strained relationship. “It’s fun being a parent, isn’t it?” Schneider joked in a clip for ”The Tucker Carlson Show” podcast, airing in full on Thursday. “Well, I just want to tell my … Read more
This is a bitter pill to swallow. Many cocoa products in the US contain concerning levels of toxic heavy metals, a new study from George Washington University warns. Many cocoa products in the US contain worrisome levels of lead and cadmium, a new study from George Washington University warns. Picture Partners – stock.adobe.com Researchers analyzed … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My mother is toxic. She had a terrible childhood, and she takes it out on me and my younger siblings. I live far away; they live in the same town as she does. If they don’t drop everything for her and do what she wants, she calls them selfish. Because I had to … Read more
You don’t want to be stuck with this. Last year, US poison centers reported 267 suspected cases of polymer fume fever, a rare, flu-like illness from inhaling fumes from an overheated nonstick pan. Also known as “Teflon flu,” a nod to the trademarked name of the popular nonstick coating, the 2023 cases are believed to … Read more
New York’s dating scene is one giant red flag. The art of scouting for a significant other in the Big Apple is known to be feral and “cutthroat” — and particularly punishing toward those seeking something real and lasting. A WalletHub survey ranked the city that never sleeps rather low on the list of places where … Read more
Fashionistas did not “heart” this collection. Provocative clubwear brand Namilia triggered uproar at Berlin Fashion Week last weekend after debuting an “I heart Ozempic” shirt, with some calling the brand “toxic” and “distasteful” for playing off the controversial weight loss fad. In a statement to The Post, Namilia’s co-creative director Nan Li said their critics … Read more
Take this in — a new study of 30 tampons from 14 brands finds they contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic. “Despite this large potential for public health concern, very little research has been done to measure chemicals in tampons,” said lead study author Jenni A. Shearston, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it is banning the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food items effective Aug. 2. BVO, a vegetable oil modified with bromine, has been a food ingredient since the 1920s. It is typically used as a stabilizer in fruit-flavored beverages to prevent the citrus flavoring from floating … Read more
You may want to rethink getting ink. About 35% of tattoo or permanent makeup inks sold in the US are contaminated with bacteria, according to new research published Tuesday. The researchers tested 75 tattoo inks from 14 manufacturers for the presence of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. The study authors say they are the first to … Read more
Let’s hop on a cull. An alligator might eat your pet, but there’s a much sneakier predator lurking out there, waiting to harm your furriest family members — if you live in waterlogged Southern Florida, that is. Particularly during the rainy season, four-legged friends in the Sunshine State are under threat from an invasive species known … Read more
Jessica* is in just her second job out of university but she describes her boss as “very toxic”, saying he dumps his workload on her most days and has previously told her off for complaining to HR. The 25-year-old works 10-hour days and said her boss has also previously implied she isn’t very smart. Add … Read more
A feminist activist and mommy blogger has been praised over her efforts to warn a woman after discovering her ex-husband’s horrifying plans. Constance Hall posed as a man named Adam to gain access to “toxic men’s groups” in Australia for podcast research. She soon discovered a man asking for advice on “how to screw over” … Read more
A woman who shared her story of a 10th wedding anniversary gone awry received little sympathy from other users on Reddit, with one commenter calling the situation “toxic” and most slamming her for a lack of communication and thoughtfulness toward her husband. Her post received over 5,000 reactions in less than 24 hours with some … Read more
They’re stressed to impress. Boasting about how inundated you are at work might appear to convey professionalism and dedication to the job, but it can actually have the opposite effect, experts say. Employees who “stress brag,” or “busy brag,” are more likely to be perceived as less likable — and less competent — by their colleagues, per … Read more
Welcome to the rodeo, folks, and the deep heart of Taurus season. There are many, many merits of the people of the bull: loyalty, a love of luxury, a propensity to overorder for the table, etc. But for every Taurus out there arranging a charcuterie board, beating up their best friend’s ex and giving us … Read more
One of the gravest mistakes a person can make is overthinking a hot dog. Just accept that the frankfurter, which has been sitting all day in cloudy water, is delicious, slather it in mustard and don’t ask too many questions. But blissful ignorance is not the mindset of the Brooklyn-based artists behind the new 65-foot, … Read more
Ellen DeGeneres is opening up about the past toxic workplace claims made against her — in a new standup routine. The former “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” host, 66, joked about “getting kicked out of show business” for being “mean” while performing at the Largo in LA on Wednesday. In 2020, current and former staffers spoke … Read more
A new dating theory that claims to share the formula for a successful relationship has gone viral – but experts have issued a warning about the advice, stating it could have the opposite effect. Anna Kristina, a self-titled “mindset coach”, has amassed millions of views with her recent explanation of the “black cat and golden … Read more
As one of the biggest breakouts in pop this year, Teddy Swims has rode the wave of his soul-crushing smash “Lose Control” all the way to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. And it’s taken a triumvirate of music’s mightiest — Beyoncé, Kanye West and Ariana Grande — to keep the singer-songwriter born Jaten … Read more