DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law “Leah” has been a poor money manager all her life. She is in significant credit card debt and had to borrow money to help pay for her wedding, despite the fact that she has been a teacher for decades. She has never been a saver — always a spender. When my … Read more
A Nashville woman is seeking $150 million from Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown, alleging that a medication error during knee replacement surgery left her with a permanent spinal cord injury. Linda Gilbert, who was 78 at the time of the incident, alleges that hospital staff injected the wrong drug into her spinal canal during the procedure. … Read more
Not all methods of cooking broccoli are created equal, and some simple tips can ensure you get the most nutrients out of it. Whether it’s steamed, roasted or added to a stir-fry, broccoli is a healthy option packed with vitamins such as A, C and K, minerals such as calcium, potassium and iron, fiber and … Read more
Two passenger jets narrowly avoided a potentially catastrophic midair collision shortly after taking off from Los Angeles International Airport early Saturday, after one aircraft made an unauthorized turn into the other’s flight path. An Air France Airbus bound for Papeete, Tahiti, reportedly came within just 400ft vertically of an American Airlines Airbus headed to Dallas-Fort … Read more
Living a healthy lifestyle is not as complicated as many Americans make it out to be, according to a nutrition scientist, who says people shouldn’t try to be perfect but should focus on gradually improving their diet day by day. “It is simpler than people think,” Christopher Gardner, Ph.D., a nutrition scientist at Stanford University … Read more
In 2010, welfare officials in Tokyo tried to visit Sogen Kato, a local man living in the city’s Adachi district, to congratulate him on his 111th birthday. Their records identified him as the oldest man in the city, but his family kept turning them away, saying he didn’t want visitors or had taken a trip somewhere … Read more
Rice may be a kitchen staple, but cooking it well at home can be trickier than it seems. Experts say the trick to tender rice with distinct grains that stay separate instead of clumping together may begin before you even turn on the stove, with a step many home cooks skip. “I generally rinse before … Read more
A young British woman has shared a hilarious yet nightmare beauty fail online after accidentally falling asleep with eyebrow tint slathered over her brows. In her video, which has amassed over 40 million views, Jess Olivia woke up in shock when she realised the thick black paste had sat on her face all night. Panicking … Read more
Southern food may have a reputation for being heavy and unhealthy, but celebrity chef Tiffany Derry says that stereotype misses a big part of what’s traditionally been served on tables across the South. “I think a lot of times that criticism comes from folks who don’t actually understand the South,” Derry told Fox News Digital. … Read more
Tom Brady put his hand up and admitted he is to blame for what was an awkward moment on the Fox broadcast of the Eagles-Rams game on Sunday. During the broadcast, there was a moment when Brady went completely quiet, appearing confused about the lack of communication in his headset. Later on, his broadcast partner Kevin … Read more
A sweeping new study of the Roman Empire’s vast road network is challenging the age-old saying, “All roads lead to Rome.” The study, published Sept. 15 in the journal Nature Communications, analyzed roughly 190,000 miles of Roman roads spanning Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The team combined existing data to create a new … Read more
If you’re among the 48% of American adults who’ve tried a sleep tracker, you know how much information they can provide — from how long you snooze each night to how consistent your sleep schedule is. But new research suggests the wellness wearables are missing a crucial piece of the puzzle. So much of our … Read more
Squash the stink and get out. Americans spend an average of 16.1 minutes in the shower, according to the numbers — but that’s entirely too long, according to one expert. Dr. Pablo Pereira-Doel, an environmental scientist at England’s University of Surrey, recently stated that people really only need three measly minutes to get squeaky clean. Dr. … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am receiving physical therapy at a center with a huge TV on the wall. It is on the entire time, playing stuff like sports and home improvement shows. I find it tedious, stressful and distracting. Importantly, due to my declining hearing, the TV makes it difficult to understand the young physical therapist … Read more
The controversial ad that has landed Good Good Golf in a heap of bad, bad times was intended to be a parody of the new horror movie “Obsession,” Good Good Golf founder and CEO Matt Kendrick claimed. The ad was released in collaboration with Callaway Golf as part of a promotion for a new driver, … Read more
A San Diego woman’s life changed forever after surgery left her with no blood circulation to her limbs –– leading to doctors amputating her arms and legs. Leslie Caoili, 41, of Spring Valley, had gone for a routine heart checkup in May when doctors found she was suffering from a life-threatening Type A aortic dissection, a … Read more
A 35-year-old woman says doctors ignored her crippling pain for 15 years and removed two of her organs before figuring out what was actually at the source of her issues. Amber Williams, who lives in London, said years of agonizing pain were dismissed as “just periods” despite countless doctor’s appointments, repeated trips to the hospital, … Read more
Researchers used artificial intelligence to create 16 new viruses capable of being reproduced in a lab to fight antibiotic resistant infections — but experts warn that the computer-made pathogens pose “urgent” safety risks, including fears it could be used to create bioweapons. The Stanford University experiment used an AI model known as Evo1 and Evo2, … Read more
A Portland Fire fan flamed out during a half-court shot contest over the weekend. A video showing his hopes of winning a new car going up in flames circulated the internet as the man, wearing a black shirt and jeans, threw up a shot that didn’t even reach the basket as he fell onto the … Read more
Motown legend Martha Reeves explained that her rendition of the national anthem “wasn’t the performance I had hoped for” at the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League game in Springfield, Illinois on Saturday. Many fans noted differences in her vocals from earlier in her career after Reeves sang the Star-Spangled Banner at Robin Roberts Stadium before … Read more