Macy’s just made a major fashion move that has shoppers clutching their wallets — and economists raising an eyebrow. The beloved department store is now selling pre-owned Hermès Birkin bags, the ultra-elite arm candy long considered fashion’s most exclusive flex. The handbag that can cost as much as a used car and is harder to … Read more
Your favorite snack might be doing more than satisfying your cravings. New research from Sweden suggests that regularly enjoying a popular food Americans have long been told to limit could actually help lower the risk of dementia. But don’t go reaching for the low-fat version — the brain-boosting benefits don’t appear to carry over. toa555 … Read more
Man’s best friend, indeed! As generative AI becomes more commonplace — people are asking the tool to do everything from creating grocery lists to writing love poems — so, too, do the ridiculous social media trends. Most recently, pet owners on TikTok looked to ChatGPT to strangely turn their dogs into humans. Survey results also … Read more
Welcome to Great Adaptations, the Book Review’s regular multiple-choice quiz about books that have gone on to find new life as movies, television shows, theatrical productions, video games and more. With the summer-movie season here, this week’s challenge is focused on novels that went on to become big-screeen adventures. Just tap or click your answers … Read more
Specialty pharmacies and online companies that have been selling off-brand copies of two blockbuster drugs for obesity and diabetes will need to phase out their versions next year under a federal decision issued Thursday. The Food and Drug Administration said that a nationwide shortage of Eli Lilly’s Zepbound and Mounjaro has been resolved, eliminating the … Read more
Adidas is launching cheaper versions of its three-striped shoes like the white and black suede Samba as it aims to spread the trend, CEO Bjorn Gulden said on Thursday at the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting in Germany. “It’s important to understand that not everyone can afford to buy a shoe for 120 or 150 [dollars], but … Read more
What was Billie Eilish made for? Environmental activism, apparently. In an interview with Billboard, the singer, who recently won her second Oscar for her song “What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie,” denounced the growing music industry practice of releasing multiple “vinyl variants.” A vinyl variant is a different pressing of the same album with … Read more
Two-thirds of Americans say their pet is the four-legged version of themselves, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 dog and cat owners revealed that 65% believe they adopted themself in pet form due to the overwhelming number of similarities. Four in 10 (38%) said they share personality traits or hobbies — this includes enjoying … Read more
Cardi B and Kidz Bop don’t mix — and that’s the way the R-rated rapper wants it. The 30-year-old “WAP” artist revealed her true feelings about having make her explicit-filled songs radio-friendly during her appearance Thursday on “Hot Ones.” “So annoying,” the New Yorker and mother-of-two eagerly answered host Sean Evans’ question about the process, using … Read more