All through the 1950s and 1960s, as I grew up in Fair Lawn, my beloved hometown in northern New Jersey, almost every one of our immediate neighbors, the dozens of families around our block and those nearby, was, like us, Jewish. Over here, likewise housed in split-level colonials on quarter-acre plots, lived the Fishmans, the … Read more
This is the one time NSFW content is suitable for the workplace. When she isn’t hosting client sessions, sex therapist Georgina Vass spends time researching various X-rated topics, telling Jam Press that she will “visit sex shops, attend lectures, watch porn” and even “recently attended a workshop in a dungeon.” “There is no typical day,” … Read more
With the help of AI, singles can find love that’s anything but artificial. Who needs your friends to weigh in on your dating app profile when a chatbot can be your wingman? That will soon be the reality on platforms owned by Match Group, such as Tinder and Hinge, as the company unveils new AI-powered … Read more
Step aside, carrots — scientists have discovered a nutty new way to boost your eye health. Researchers at Tufts University recently found that eating just two handfuls of pistachios a day can guard against macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in older US adults. “Our study shows that pistachios aren’t just a tasty … Read more
DEAR ABBY: We lost our 16-year-old daughter two years ago to leukemia. It’s been a difficult two years. I am writing to ask if there are rules of etiquette for visiting a loved one at the cemetery? We go regularly. I decorate the area in front of her stone with holiday or seasonally appropriate decorations. … Read more
Travelers have recently reported encountering “gate lice” and “seat squatters,” but there’s another controversial plane trend sparking fiery discussions on social media. Flyers are calling out fellow passengers who play music or watch videos out loud not using earbuds. In the “r/unitedairlines” Reddit forum, one flyer titled a post “Anti-headphones,” asking, “Do we have a term for … Read more
In 2015, Iqbal Khan was on top of the world. The 34-year-old finance wunderkind, who had moved from Pakistan to Switzerland when he was just a teenager, was promoted to head of international wealth management at Credit Suisse, the global investment bank. “Even Khan was shocked” by his fast ascension, writes Duncan Mavin in his … Read more
Passengers on a Brisbane-bound cruise ship have been forced to spend days longer at sea as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred throws holiday plans into chaos. Those aboard Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas were slated to reach Australian shores on Friday, after a week of cruising through the balmy South Pacific. They instead found themselves back … Read more
If you’re looking for an all-natural treat that can reduce inflammation and give your heart and brain a boost, then we’ve got berry good news for you. As a bonus for the weight-conscious, this juicy little gem clocks in at only 80 calories per serving — most of which is water — and you only … Read more
It’s a no-laughing matter. A world-famous comedy club has banned people with Botox — for a hilarious reason. The Top Secret Comedy Club in London’s Covent Garden has prohibited attendees from sitting down to enjoy the show if their faces are “frozen” from injections. Guests whose faces seem “frozen” from Botox injections aren’t allowed in … Read more