Diving into a public pool this summer? You might be plunging into a petri dish. While chlorine is the go-to germ killer, it doesn’t work instantly. Some nasty germs can survive in treated water for minutes or even days, turning a refreshing swim into a risky dip. And the threat is growing. Outbreaks of waterborne … Read more
No use crying over ruined makeup. Beauty influencer Ayaat Mishaal revealed a beauty hack to prevent teary eyes from ruining your flawless makeup. “Putting Vaseline in the corners of my eyes before leaving the house to stop my eyes from watering is the best thing TikTok has ever taught me,” she divulged in the clip … Read more
Flooding is among the extreme weather disasters on offer on a planet with a changing climate, and that’s both catastrophic and, in a literary sense, poetic. The first apocalypse recorded in more than one ancient text is, after all, a deluge. But there is such a thing as too much symbolism, and “The End We … Read more
It’s ho, ho — no! Disney’s The Santa Clauses’ Winter Wonderland on the rooftop of Pier 17 in the South Street Seaport is advertised as being NYC’s “most magical holiday attraction of the season.” But local parents say it’s just a dirty trick. They have taken to social media to complain about the “tiny” ice rink, … Read more