DEAR ABBY: How do I politely tell people I don’t like having anyone visit me in my home? My home is my safe haven. The energy of the outside world drains me, and I don’t want that feeling inside my home. This includes family members, friends, neighbors, church family and anyone else who might come … Read more
They’re just not that into you. In today’s digital dating world, consider yourself lucky if you can land a first date. Of course, a second date is not always guaranteed and if your potential suitor isn’t asking for one — you might be the problem. Dr. Terri Orbuch, PhD, a relationship expert at DatingAdvice.com, shared with … Read more
People are getting catfished — literally. Experts warn that when it comes to sushi, what you sea is often not what you get — with the US clocking in as one of the world’s biggest fish forgers. Studies have shown that cheaper fish alternatives are being mislabeled and masqueraded as salmon, tuna, snapper and other top-shelf raw … Read more
Excuuuse you. Americans have forgotten their manners — and it’s all COVID-19’s fault, according to a new survey. Nearly half (47%) of us are convinced our fellow countrymen have become “ruder” in the wake of the pandemic, a report from the Pew Research Center showed — with a whopping 20% saying others are “a lot ruder” … Read more
A woman who lost more than 100 pounds thanks to Ozempic is being told by online trolls that she looks 60 years old. Bridget, @simplybridget12 on TikTok, is an open book when it comes to her weight-loss transformation. Despite sharing her story of losing 117 pounds in the hopes of inspiring others, she’s received a … Read more
They’re ready to split out of spite. Disgruntled Gen Z employees aren’t getting mad. They’re not even getting even. The ticked-off twenty-somethings are, instead, vengefully getting the hell out of dodge when the going gets tough on the job. Experts say revenge quitting is on the rise as a trend aimed at wreaking havoc on … Read more
Things are steaming up at coffee shops. More and more, singles are going on first dates at NYC coffeehouses rather than meeting up for drinks or a full-on dinner. Staples like La Colombe have seen an increase in first dates happening at their various locations. Danbi Lee, manager at the Bryant Park location, shared that … Read more
It’s been ruff for the nation’s most unwanted dog — but she finally found her forever home. When Mia the Dutch Shepherd was rescued by UK inspectors of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) in October 2019, she was just nine days old. The “sweet” pup, available for rehoming since … Read more
PepsiCo said Monday it would buy prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion, expanding in the “healthier soda” category at a time when the company is battling falling demand for its traditional beverages and snacks. Shares of PepsiCo were up 1.5% in morning trading. Young Americans are increasingly turning to healthier sodas and energy drinks as part of … Read more
Doom and gloom loomed over this bride and groom. Weathering the storms of life together became a literal must for two hapless sweethearts, whose holy matrimony was plagued by severe rain, a seizure, a loss of electricity and a set of false teeth that were accidentally flushed down the toilet — and that’s not even … Read more