For almost 30 years, the “little blue pill” has helped men perform in the bedroom. However, this medication is only approved for men, and despite recent innovations, there’s still no equivalent alternative on the market for women. But in a twist of fate, Viagra — medically known as sildenafil — has an interesting emerging use … Read more
The use of sandbags to stop flooding has been around for centuries, with their formal adoption for flood control following their military use in fortifying trenches. Every year, thousands of people rely on sandbags to protect homes, businesses, roads and other structures—especially during tropical storms and hurricane season. But do they actually work at preventing inundation? The short answer is yes. However, … Read more
From missing flights to booking hotel rooms that didn’t actually exist, the average traveler says their travel misadventures have cost them nearly $2,500, according to new research. The poll of 2,000 American travelers and 2,000 travelers from the UK and Australia found 73% have experienced some sort of major travel mishap. Their most common troubles: … Read more
Have you got this covered? Most people don’t. More than six out of 10 Americans traveled last year without any kind of insurance, per a survey from Upgraded Points. It’s an unsexy risk that makes us outliers in the global scene. For example, 86% of Australians bought coverage for their big trips. And sure, these … Read more
THE TAKEAWAY Now is the time to get ready for leaf-peeping season, with fall foliage starting as early as September. The timing of leaf-peeping season is largely influenced by elevation and location. The Southern Appalachians are home to one of the longest leaf-peeping seasons in the country. Fall is almost here, and that means peeping season … Read more
Tourists hopping between Greece’s islands on high-speed ferries are reporting rough rides and brutal bouts of seasickness along the way. Across social media, travelers this summer have been opening up about stories of rocky crossings, ill passengers and crews handing out sickness bags. Given all the reports, the ferry has been dubbed the “vomit comet,” according to The … Read more
A California ice cream shop is freezing some assets — by placing bets on freezing weather. 28wishes, a bougie independent ice cream parlor in downtown Los Angeles, has been gaining cash on Kalshi, the online “prediction market” app that lets users gamble on everything from political races to Met Gala looks. According to the shop’s … Read more
It’s a double whammy. As wildfire smoke from Canada and the Great Lakes region blankets New York, experts warn that scorching temperatures gripping the city could make the already hazardous air even more dangerous to breathe. “If we’re comparing it to cigarettes, it’s like you’re sitting in a closed room where everyone is smoking and … Read more
Summer is not the season for breathing easy. In New York City, the hottest months of the year come with increased concerns about pollution, pollen, and poor air quality. And now, the city is projected to once again be swathed in smoke thanks to a recent wildfire outbreak across western Ontario and Minnesota, with plumes projected to roll in … Read more
Summer is here, which means it’s time to get back outside, enjoying longer days by the pool, heading to the beach, or going for a hike. But it has already been a hot summer, with some regions seeing temperatures soar above 100 degrees and experiencing dangerously high UV levels. Prolonged exposure to the sun can lead to painful sunburns or, … Read more
New Yorkers are gonna be hot to trot. NYC is getting roasted over the next four days, with sweltering humidity that will have a 110-degree feel coming just in time for Fourth of July weekend. Amidst a World Cup knockout match at MetLife Stadium, a potential Swift-Kelce nuptials at Madison Square Garden and citywide America … Read more
Skip the spritzes and ditch the elaborate vacay wardrobe. Extreme heat is melting national records across Europe. France experienced its hottest day to date on Wednesday. Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle are suspending their Changing of the Guard ceremony for the rest of the week. The recorded temperature peaked at 111.7 degrees (44.3 degrees Celsius) … Read more
Spring in NYC is famously fickle — we have to prepare for everything from slushy snow and gloomy rain to gusty wind and even “pollen tsunamis.” Wait, pollen tsunamis? Before you consult your Farmers’ Almanac, a pollen tsunami is a significantly longer and more intense allergy season buoyed by warmer temperatures, rising carbon dioxide levels … Read more
Last week, the United States recorded its first lightning fatality of the year, and as seasonal summer storms loom on the horizon, experts say death by bolt is highly likely in this Southern state. According to the National Lightning Safety Council (NLSC), which recorded 21 lightning strike fatalities last year, the pattern of where and why lightning … Read more
If spring has sprung you into an emotional black hole, listen up. Germans have a word for the general sense of malaise that can, however ironically, accompany the start of a season known for rebirth and vitality. Frühlingsmüdigkeit — “springtime tiredness” or “springtime lethargy” — is a well-known phenomenon among German speakers who claim spring … Read more
This week’s episode of “Conspiracies & Coverups” deals with the weather, something we all contend with but have absolutely no power over — or do we? From chemtrails to cloud seeding, space lasers and government weather weapons, join host and former CIA covert intelligence officer Andrew Bustamante as he investigates if weather control conspiracies actually … Read more
It’s all vibes until you’re 45 minutes deep in a coffee line, wearing little more than a bandeau top and short-shorts. Scantily-clad Coachella festivalgoers found themselves in a different kind of endurance test this weekend— stuck in marathon lines for Starbucks drinks under the brutal desert sun. Instead of dancing under palm trees, some attendees … Read more
A Lake Tahoe ski resort has called it quits on winter early—shutting down days ahead of schedule as warm weather wiped out what little snow was left. Homewood Mountain Resort closed for the season on March 17, cutting things short before its planned March 22 end date, according to SFGATE. The already brief season barely … Read more
Comedian Chris Rock hit the beach in Los Angeles wearing sweatpants and a sweatshirt draped around his neck as a blistering heat wave descended on the city. The 61-year-old looked comically out of sync with the Southern California sun while strolling along the Venice Beach boardwalk Tuesday. The getup appeared true to his roots in … Read more
Everybody’s feeling the pinch. Lobster prices are a shell of a lot higher thanks to this year’s miserable winter — and that’s likely bad news for lovers of the summertime seafood rolls in posh hangouts such as the Hamptons. “I’m hearing it’s going to go up, up, up,” said Paul DeAngelis, a partner with the … Read more