T-Pain must be proud. Artist Dan Deacon performed a controversial auto-tune version of the “Star Spangled Banner” before the first game of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Mets at Camden Yards. Perhaps the song will be remembered as the turning point in the Orioles’ season as they won both games Thursday to claim the series. Deacon … Read more
Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr. Zac Turner deep dives into the best – and worst – time to drink that cup of coffee. QUESTION: Dear Dr. Zac, I love coffee, but I also know it can be a great stimulant to help me get through the day. Is there a science behind … Read more
Ted Danson’s predictions weren’t in a good place. The actor, 77, got candid on having a history of being wrong while starring on the NBC sitcom “Cheers” from 1982 to 1993. “I had the reputation on ‘Cheers’ where if I said, suggested something, pretty much—this is not self-deprecating humor or false humility—I was dead wrong,” … Read more
A viral Reddit post has commenters divided on the attitudes and actions of a sparring couple who have been traveling for both business and pleasure — and were unable to agree on protocol for airport travel. A man asked others in his post if he was wrong “for asking my wife to meet me at the … Read more
A woman’s lip filler dissolving treatment went horribly wrong and left her looking like a Bratz doll. Kimia Awazi, 24, visited a popular clinic for a budget dissolving treatment — but she instantly regretted it when her lips began swelling uncontrollably. Kimia claims the practitioner injected 3ml of dissolving agent instead of the standard 1ml, … Read more
One woman’s co-worker complained about her office attire, so she turned to TikTok to ask if she was in the wrong. With many companies shelling out return-to-office mandates — many Gen Z and millennial employees — are confused about what is considered appropriate workplace attire these days. Working at an affordable housing non-profit in California, on … Read more
Turns out grandma was right. Most of us are too busy trying to lose weight and achieve optimal gut health to care too much about our posture. But — according to Kristianne Egbert, certified professional ergonomist with Briotix — it’s more important to your health than you might think. Poor posture can lead to tense muscles, … Read more
Experts poo-poo the airplane loo. Flying might feel high-tech — but beneath the surface, it can get pretty gross. In fact, some experts warn that the water on board airplanes is so questionable, they wouldn’t even wash their hands with it. Experts suggest you might want to skip washing your hands on your next flight … Read more
Australian comedian Will Gibb has sparked a heated debate among Aussies after sharing a “rude” experience at a takeout restaurant. In a clip posted to social media, Gibb revealed he had walked into the food joint wearing headphones before taking them out to place an order at the counter. After exchanging greetings and ordering his … Read more
Forget the turf — studs are stomping onto city streets. In the latest bizarre-but-make-it-fashion trend, guys are ditching sneakers in favor of full-blown soccer cleats to grab coffee, hit Trader Joe’s or strut through SoHo like it’s a Champions League tunnel. Dubbed #BootsOnlySummer, the viral movement sees TikTokkers proudly clicking and clacking through sidewalks and … Read more
A husband tried to surprise his wife with a romantic gesture only to discover their hotel bed covered in potato chips — after a miscommunication with staff. Rachel Norman, 36, and her husband Johnnie, 35, went out in Blackpool, Lancashire, to celebrate her birthday and he secretly asked hotel staff to put 30 assorted bags … Read more
It was a big little lie this whole time. Alexander Skarsgård is setting the record straight on how his last name is really pronounced. After the actor’s dad Stellan Skarsgård, 73, revealed on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” that their Swedish surname is often mispronounced, Alexander, 48, explained to the host, 61, how it’s meant to be … Read more
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is waging war on autism — and experts say it’s both unscientific and stigmatizing. The newly-appointed HHS Secretary said autism “destroys” children in a recent press conference. He declared 1 in 31 children under 8 are diagnosed with autism — up from 1 in 54 in … Read more
It’s the easiest exercise in the book — but chances are, you’re walking wrong. That’s according to sports scientist Joanna Hall, who told The Post that most people unknowingly sabotage their bodies and fitness goals every time they hit the pavement. Determined to help, Hall developed WalkActive, a science-backed method that promises to turn a … Read more
Most people expect their lives to change after they have kids. Perhaps fewer weekends aways, girls/boys nights, or free time for leisure? Fewer, less… but not absolutely none. And yet, according to one dad, whose rant is now going viral online, that’s his expectation – of his wife, a new mum. “Am I really being controlling or am I … Read more
We can all agree that the first pancake is often a flop. For me, it typically ends up smooshed up in the pan – half raw, half cooked, in the bin. The next few pancakes are good, evenly golden, cooked through, but then a burnt mess sometimes happens towards the end of the batch, with … Read more
Talk about trouble in paradise. A mom and daughter traveled to Mexico for a vacation full of beaches and margaritas — but they learned an important travel lesson the hard way after a lost luggage nightmare. Arizona-based writer Jill Schildhouse shared in a first-person account for Business Insider that after touching down in Puerto Vallarta, her … Read more
The WNBA is still working out some important kinks for their draft coverage. One of the pre-draft hosts, Hannah O’Flynn, was on the Orange Carpet alongside Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson and didn’t know the prospect she was interviewing. “I’m here with Aneesah [Morrow] and Rickea,” O’Flynn said as Jackson shook her head since … Read more
Think only pets have a shedding season? Un-fur-tunately you’re wrong. If you’ve noticed more lashes on your cheeks, pillowcase or bathroom sink lately, you’re not alone. We’re in the throes of “eyelash-shedding season,” which most commonly occurs in the spring and fall. “Similar to how we shed more hair in the spring and fall, our … Read more
It’s off brand. Every so often, a TV show or movie has a brand-tie in that misses the point. For instance, the hit AppleTV+ show “Severance” is essentially about how work is hell…but the show’s official podcast is filled with ads for work-related platforms. The iconic red cloaks on “The Handmaid’s Tale” are used to … Read more