It’s snack time. Smorgasburg, the Big Apple’s longtime bacchanal of bites, is back this weekend for another year of unique, hunger-inducing treats, ranging from lollipops made with pork belly to painstakingly authentic Acai bowls from a wide array of vendors across NYC, making it the food market’s biggest lineup yet. “I’m excited to get out … Read more
A plant used in Brazilian medicine has scientific potential to help people with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. Researchers tested Joseph’s Coat (Alternanthera littoralis) in lab studies and found it reduced swelling, protected joint tissue, and appeared safe at the doses used. Joseph’s Coat grows naturally along Brazil’s coast. Local communities have traditionally used it to … Read more
Growing up, putting together a Christmas list doubled as making a memory. For some, it would be circling items in catalogues from all your favorite shops. Others would head to stores with parents in tow, picking out your toys and counting down the days until they’re finally yours. Many would even write a physical list, and mail … Read more
Wiesława Juroszek was only 6 years old when she learned the intricate handicraft of lace crocheting from the women in her family as part of a long tradition in their little mountain village. Now, 53 years later, she is part of a new generation of women using those skills to make Koniaków famous far beyond … Read more
Dating’s latest trend? Total anarchy — and not in the punk rock way. A new report from the sex-positive app Feeld and educator Ruby Rare found that a growing number of Gen Zers are opting out of traditional relationship models and into something called “relationship anarchy” — and one in five may be practicing it … Read more
Fed up with pharmaceuticals and looking to dabble in traditional Chinese medicine? This expert has you covered. “Western medicine often focuses on mopping up the water on the floor — your symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) looks for the leaky faucet. It asks, why is the water leaking in the first place?” Lulu Ge, founder of Elix, a wellness … Read more
Bosses and anyone who believes in traditional dress codes must brace themselves because Gen Zers are now wearing activewear to work. The youngest working generation is known for pushing fashion boundaries. They’ve brought back low-rise jeans and made slogan T-shirts cool again, and now they’re claiming lycra is also corporate wear. Millennial PR boss Grace … Read more
Ay dios mio! Hilaria Baldwin found herself in another Spanish-speaking pickle after a video showed the self-proclaimed Spaniard forgetting how to pronounce a commonly used English word despite being from Massachusetts. In the clip obtained by Daily Mail, Alec Baldwin’s wife — real name Hillary Hayward-Thomas — was cooking a “traditional” Spanish dish for her holiday … Read more
Before the answers to life’s questions fit in our pocket, you used to have to turn a dial. If you were lucky, Phil Donahue would be on, ready to guide you toward enlightenment. In a stroke of deluxe good fortune, Dr. Ruth Westheimer might have stopped by to be the enlightenment. He was the search … Read more
Leonardo DiCaprio’s painfully awkward reaction to a traditional Fiji reception has been caught on camera. The Oscar-winning actor, 50, was spotted leaving a hotel in Nadi on Fiji’s main island this week, and was sent off with a cheerful farewell serenade performed by the staff. In a video posted to TikTok, the Wolf of Wall Street actor, clad … Read more
The countdown is now officially on to Christmas, and that only means one thing — advent calendars. Like everything else, advent calendars are pretty expensive unless you’re going the traditional chocolate route (and even those will set you back a pretty penny!). So, one mom has come up with a solution which will not only save you … Read more
If you’re eyeing a new job, forget writing a resume. Open up TikTok and record a video instead. Gen Z is harnessing the power of social media in a difficult job market, attempting to stand out from the crowd by submitting recorded content in place of a traditional application. Jobseeker Jackie Vargas recently uploaded a … Read more
She wouldn’t trad places with anyone. A woman who quit her gig to become a traditional or “trad” wife says her husband pays her around $100 per week to cook and clean for him. She’s even hit back at feminists who’ve accused her of just wanting a sugar daddy, claiming that they’d be happier if … Read more
Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager reacted to Ina Garten confessing that she briefly separated from her husband, Jeffrey Garten, in the 1970s. Kotb, 60, recently did a sit-down interview with Ina, 76, who recalled telling her husband of ten years at the time that she needed to “be on my own for a little … Read more
Your beer glass might soon become smaller — and this time, it’s not about shrinkflation. A group of scientists in the UK — interested in finding innovative ways to encourage the public to cut back on excessive drinking — have released findings of a study involving a dozen pubs, bars and restaurants where pint glasses were swapped out … Read more
Walt Disney will cut its investment in programming for traditional television networks “pretty dramatically” as the company navigates the consumer shift to streaming, Chief Executive Bob Iger said Wednesday. Iger said linear channels such as ABC still serve as an important marketing tool and reach older viewers who are not watching series such as “Abbott Elementary” … Read more
Tradition is on the menu during Gen Z date night. Despite being seen as politically progressive when it comes to gender equality, young American men are still expected to pick up the tab for the women they’re wooing — and they’re more than happy to do so. A survey of 552 heterosexual college students cited … 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
Meet a man, get married, have a family. That’s the timeline women have historically been sold as the most successful pathway to a happy life. But despite that messaging being shoved down our throats at every conceivable opportunity, women have had enough. New data has revealed women are sick of the constant pressure to follow … Read more
“The Crown” will take its final curtsy this December when it wraps up its sixth and final season. The last episodes of the hit Netflix drama will take viewers into the modern era of the royal family, including Princess Diana’s 1997 death and King (then Prince) Charles’ 2005 wedding to wife Queen Camilla. Creator Peter … Read more