Physicians’ “health-xiety,” their anxiety about the healthcare industry, is on the rise — but their trust in the relationships they’ve built with patients hasn’t wavered. A new study of 1,000 U.S. physicians found 63% said their anxieties about the industry have increased over the past year. Still, 97% believe their patients trust their expertise as … Read more
Unbe-leaf-able! A Southern California city is waging war against a green-thumbed taxpayer — slapping him with fines for planting a sumptuous, front-yard garden full of fruits and vegetables. Michael Sherman of Chino was shocked when a $750 fine for “overgrown vegetation” showed up in his mailbox in April — followed by a $500 fine in August. Michael … Read more
If there’s one thing I hope never goes out of style, it’s the moment a woman looks in the mirror and quietly says, “This feels like me.” In Los Angeles, where red carpets, social media and celebrity culture help shape fashion trends around the world, it’s easy to believe looking good is the same thing … Read more
In 2023, The Knot reported that the average bridal party had four bridesmaids. Today that number is ballooning, with Chiefs’ heiress Gracie Hunt boasting of having 14. Ruhama Wolle — author of new book I Hope You Elope — says it’s time for insane bridesmaid culture to end. In 2022, I walked straight into one … Read more
Never-before-seen letters between “I Love Lucy” stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz are giving fans a deeper glimpse into the iconic couple’s love story. Ball and Arnaz were married for 20 years, but their storybook romance began with deep emotion, insecurity and enduring affection, as shown in the new book, “Lucy & Desi: The Love Letters.” The … Read more
This New Yorker is helping her mother’s spirit shine bright. Cynthia Yip began leaving sweet messages tied to tiny glass jars filled with origami stars around New York City to honor her mother and cope with the grief of her passing. Now she’s inspired people around the world to pay tribute to their dearly departed. … Read more
“Bio-baiting” is bad for dating. The pitfalls of online dating have been well-documented, with sinister singles lying about their ages, occupations, and physical appearances. However, there’s another act that app users have been engaging in that is less insidious — but no less damaging. “Bio-baiting” is the practice of “overselling” yourself in a dating app … Read more
When it comes to swimwear shopping, one of the worst things you can do is try on a suit fully nude. Although bathing suit bottoms usually have a plastic hygiene liner in them — according to a microbiologist, that’s the last thing you want near your privates. Nicholas Aicher is a scientist from Chicago. He … Read more
On Friday, June 6, Venus, our planet of attraction, attachment and aesthetics, is trading the flaming codpiece of Aries for the brocade bathrobe of Taurus. Venus will loll around in these pleasured pastures until July 4. Named for the Roman goddess of love and fertility, Venus is the fine, divine feminine counterpart to aggro jockstrap warlord Mars. … Read more
Roger Byard – whose colleagues refer to him as ‘Doctor Death’ – has investigated some of the most traumatic deaths in Australia. He’s also investigated some of the strangest. The forensic pathologist told the latest episode of Gary Jubelin’s I Catch Killers podcast about his baptism of fire into the profession, being called out to investigate the infamous ‘bodies … Read more
The average American trusts less than half of what they see and read online, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found that skepticism is at an all-time high when it comes to the internet. According to the results, Americans believe only 41% of what they consume online is totally accurate, fact-based … Read more
One woman’s hack left her bathroom glittering — but not in the way you’d think. A content creator named Chrissy says she sprinkles glitter in obscure places before her husband starts cleaning to see whether or not he does a thorough job. The crafty wife revealed the trick in a TikTok video that has scored more … Read more
“Saturday Night Live” provided a hilarious take on the mysterious influx of drone sightings over New Jersey in recent weeks by having a “drone” appear to address the “dumb theories” himself. Source link #SNL #takes #drone #drama #Trust #problem
Katie Holmes’ mama bear instincts have been activated. The actress, 45, doubled down on her decision to slam a false story that claimed ex-husband Tom Cruise was giving their 18-year-old daughter, Suri Cruise, a million-dollar trust fund. On Sunday, Holmes shared a screenshot from a Daily Mail article that claimed Suri’s inheritance had “kicked in” … Read more
Politics even plays a role in who trusts sponsored advertisements online. A new study published by Alexander Davidson, Associate Professor of Marketing at Wayne State University, found that conservatives are more likely to click sponsored search results than liberals which stems from their fundamental trust in the marketplace. To get the results, Davidson first examined … Read more
Paging Dr. Bot. In a new study, researchers at the University of Kansas’ Life Span Institute revealed that parents trust artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, more than healthcare professionals. “Participants found minimal distinctions between vignettes written by experts and those generated by prompt-engineered ChatGPT,” says Calissa Leslie-Miller, a doctoral student in clinical child psychology at the … Read more
Dave Grohl’s wife is reportedly having a “rough” time picking up the pieces after his bombshell affair, which produced a love child. Jordyn Blum, 48, has been the Foo Fighters front man’s other half for 21 years. The pair share three daughters: Violet, 18, Harper, 15, and Ophelia, 10. Grohl, 55, came clean about his … Read more
They got caught in the worldwide web. An elderly Oregon couple fell victim to a crook who swindled them out of their life’s savings — using a sinister Facebook scam. The trouble began when an anonymous septuagenarian couple from Portland were trying to sell a few items on Facebook Marketplace, but the husband had forgotten his password, … Read more
Four years after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sensationally closed the door on royal life, experts believe it’s “too late” for a royal reconciliation to take place. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been kept at arm’s length from the palace ever since they launched a series of full-scale attacks on the royals. And … Read more
Blessedly, the astro weather for Gemini season and the merry merry month of June has been almost, dare I say it, chill. But as all good things and every bad sitcom must come to an end so too does the easy breezy take its leave of us. This week, Mercury, planet of communication, and Venus, … Read more