You had me at yellow. Americans, on average, eat nearly 27 pounds of fresh bananas each year, making the elongated berry the most commonly consumed fresh fruit in the US. There are many reasons to go bananas for bananas — they are a great source of potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure, they contain fiber, … Read more
Swedish police said that three people are confirmed dead after a shooting on Tuesday in Uppsala, a city near Stockholm, and are “investigating the incident as a murder.” Police said in a statement that they had received calls from members of the public who reported hearing loud bangs reminiscent of gunfire in central Uppsala. Swedish police … Read more
Talk about a bubbly breakthrough. Your next toast could be to your ticker, because researchers say that drinking the right boozy beverage can help save your life. New research suggests this boozy beverage can have protective benefits to your heart. lovelyday12 – stock.adobe.com A new study suggests that regularly drinking champagne and/or white wine could … Read more
The micro-unit trend has flown out east. A 330-square-foot studio-loft just hit the market in Hampton Bays for $259,000. The listing, located at 90 Springville Road — and one of the smallest now for sale on the East End, according to OutEast — is held by Isis Rayne and Kim Parshley of Compass. This teeny … Read more
Shipments from China to the West Coast are poised to plunge by as much as 35% as President Donald Trump’s newly imposed tariffs prompt major American retailers to slash import orders, the executive director of the Port of Los Angeles said Tuesday. Gene Seroka, who runs the nation’s largest port by container volume and cargo … Read more
The Big Apple’s got no juice. On a new list of the most cultured cities in the United States, New York was crowded out by a bunch of bizarre picks including at least one Rust Belt burg — and a city way out west known more for lei-ing around than lining up for the opera. NYC … Read more
The world’s most popular sexual health company has finally revealed exactly what the brand name means, after many speculated online about what it stood for. Durex is a company predominantly known for selling condoms and lubricants, launching its first moistened birth control device in the 1950s. However, the popular brand has existed since 1929, with … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is slamming Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin’s plan to hold a three-day cease-fire to recognize a Moscow holiday as sheer “manipulation. “Yet again, another attempt at manipulation: For some reason, everyone is supposed to wait until May 8 before ceasing fire — just to provide Putin with silence for his parade,” Zelensky … Read more
The latest skincare trend sweeping social media is a bit… primitive. The “caveman method” has gone viral after TikTokker Tia Zakher revealed she’s spent more than six weeks not using any products — including water — on her face in a bid to let her skin barrier “rebuild” itself naturally. But so far, her results … Read more
The families of the dead hostages in Gaza are growing increasingly afraid that their loved ones’ bodies will be impossible to identify if the war with Hamas rages on. The Hostage Families’ Forum’s medical division warned Tuesday that time is running out to recover the bodies of 35 dead hostages, suggesting that the dead captives may … Read more