It might surprise fans to learn that the movie “The Sound of Music,” which turned 60 years old on March 2, was not one of the critics’ favorite things when it hit theaters in 1965. Pauline Kael called the wholesome, Austria-set musical starring Julie Andrews a “sugar-coated lie” in a pan review that is said … Read more
Construction has begun on a 180-foot statue of the Virgin Mary in Konotopie, Poland. It’s believed that the project, once it is finished, will be the tallest religious structure of its kind, according to Wirtalny Toruń, the tourism group associated with the structure. The statue of Mary itself is to be 133.2-feet high, sitting atop … Read more
Novo Nordisk said on Wednesday it would begin selling its weight-loss drug Wegovy at a discounted price of $499 per month to patients paying cash, as it grapples with shifts to the competitive dynamic of the US obesity drug market. The move comes just over a week after rival Eli Lilly cut the price for vials of its weight-loss … Read more
Looking to cruise your way into a longer life? The MV Narrative just might steer you in the right direction. The floating luxury community from Storylines aims to become the world’s first “blue zone” at sea, inspired by the diet, exercise and lifestyle habits of regions known for their exceptional longevity. To that end, they … Read more
Net-tricks and chill. Netflix users have been warned to look out for an insidious, AI-powered email scam that looks nearly indistinguishable from the real deal. This cybernetic Trojan horse, which was making the rounds over the weekend, reportedly includes the subject line “let’s tackle your payment details,” the Mirror reported. It then informs users that … Read more
This car is zoo-ming. Police are on the hunt for the suspects behind a series of wild videos showcasing a monkey and lion cub inside a car as it drove through the streets of Israel. One of the viral videos showed the exotic animals inside the car driving through Israel’s Negev district on Wednesday, with … Read more
As the trade rumors swirled, Matthew Stafford’s daughters came home from school to ask him about the questions their friends had pepped them with regarding his future. The Rams wanted him back, but at their price. The Giants and Raiders wanted him badly, but that would require uprooting the family of six. It made for … Read more
Wall Street’s main indexes finished higher in choppy trading on Wednesday, as investors cheered the likely easing of trade tensions between the US and major trading partners. Stocks turned positive after a report said President Donald Trump was considering a one-month delay of auto tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Equities extended gains after a White House announcement confirmed that Trump agreed to delay … Read more
No bad blood. Mikey Madison revealed she had a friendly text exchange with Demi Moore after beating the veteran Hollywood starlet for the Best Actress Oscar at the 97th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. The 25-year-old star cinched the coveted award for her role as a sex worker in “Anora,” marking her first Oscar nomination … Read more
This once-popular Big Apple industry may be wilting, but one business is still blooming. Over a century ago, a bustling Midtown neighborhood was home to an abundance of textile manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers — including dozens of artificial flower makers. “The Garment District was thriving, it was alive — hundreds of thousands of people here manufacturing … Read more