Pick up a book titled “The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire — Why Our Species is on the Edge of Extinction” (St. Martin’s Press), and it’s safe to assume its pages won’t be full of sunshine, lollipops and rainbows. But while the author, British paleontologist Henry Gee, delivers an occasionally apocalyptic vision of … Read more
She’s raising a pint to her Irishman’s beer — and cracking open the internet. Dutchwoman Juul Heijnen, 27, is famous for her TikTok handle “Juul & The Irish boyfriend” and videos of her beau Patrick Mulligan, aka Paddy, and his affinity for Guinness beer. The first video that went viral — “My Irish boyfriend teaching … Read more
Retro drive-in motels are catnip for property investors and would-be hoteliers. It’s no secret why: You can do them up on the cheap. Step 1: Fill with mass-produced, mid-century-style furniture. Step 2: Add some quirky-cute, retro-coded decor to the rooms (check out that record player!). Step 3: Craft a cocktail bar (extra points if it’s … Read more
Irish eyes shouldn’t be smiling over Ireland’s newest celebrity resident, Rosie O’Donnell. “Good luck, that’s all I’m going to say. . . . Don’t try to send her back to us, OK?” comedian Terrence Williams said in an Instagram video to his close to 1 million followers, many of whom agreed. “Our thoughts and prayers are with … Read more
As if coming up with a great baby name wasn’t hard enough. Newborns can’t even control their own movements, but that isn’t stopping New Jersey hospitals from asking parents for their baby’s preferred pronouns and sexual orientation. Inspira Health’s “Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Questionnaire” requires new parents to “identify” their babies as either “Male, … Read more
This vacation is to die for. Nearly 50 “White Lotus” superfans will soon be living like their favorite on-screen characters – swimming in Hawaii’s crystal-blue waters, sipping Aperol spritzes in Italy, and dodging venomous snakes in Thailand – during a once-in-a-lifetime vacation inspired by the hit HBO murder-mystery series. For a mind-bending, all-inclusive $188,000 per … Read more
Who needs a pantry when you’ve got Prada? In a move straight out of Carrie Bradshaw’s playbook, Big Apple influencer Kate Bartlett swapped spatulas for stilettos — and transformed her cooking quarters into a high-fashion haven. “I have been told I demonstrate the greatest use of free will, because I use my kitchen as my … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am in my early 30s and dealing with an illness that can kill me. I’m OK with dying, and I don’t want any treatment. I just want to go. I have been dealing with suicidal thoughts, depression and self-harm since the age of 13. The problem is my children, husband and close … Read more
She knows how to get hearts racing. Fitness influencer Renata Pereira, 25, believes dating someone with a similar mindset is a must — and she’s found the perfect way to weed out weaklings. “If a guy can’t even try to keep up with me during a workout, how is he going to keep up with … Read more
People are worried that they’ve become immune to Botox — not that you’d be able to see it on their face. The wildly popular injectable temporarily reduces or eliminates fine lines and wrinkles and is popularly used to reduce the appearance of frown lines, forehead creases and crow’s feet near the eyes. According to the American … Read more