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Young man’s toothache led to open-heart surgery with ‘silent killer’ diagnosis
An ordinary evening took a terrifying turn after a young man’s minor injury left him fighting for his life against a notorious “silent killer.” Luke, 35, was suffering a simple toothache when he began feeling unwell and feverish. The Queenslander had no prior…
Dear Abby: My grandson wants to call me ‘Mimi’ — but the nickname is already used by his other grandmother
DEAR ABBY: My grandson is 2 and has started to call me “Mimi.” The problem is that his other grandmother chose Mimi for herself. My daughter-in-law is annoyed and does not want him calling me Mimi. She also doesn’t want me to be called Mom-Mom because he…
Exclusive | Elite parents ditch trad classrooms for robot-powered homeschools: ‘Disrespectful of kids’ time’
School’s out forever for some California kids. Elite techies in the San Francisco Bay Area are part of a nationwide rise in homeschooling that bucks the stereotypes of rural Bible thumpers or hardcore hippies — as they ditch traditional classrooms in favor of…
Previously banned Wendy’s burger of Jurassic proportions returns — daring customers to eat 9 patties in 9 minutes
It’s a carnivore’s dream — though some might call it a nightmare. Wendy’s long-banned T-rex Burger — a 3,000-calorie, nearly $30 item that includes nine beef patties and nine slices of cheese — is back for a limited time at one franchise in Edmond, Oklahoma…
Top 6 European destinations with the rudest service — according to travelers
A traveler may not always be at home or at ease, but in these destinations, feeling unwelcome is underscored. Experts note that what is perceived as all-out rudeness often amounts to cultural differences, a clash rather than intentional cruelty. And that…
Trader Joe’s fans are sharing the best ways to prepare the latest hot bakery item: ‘Take my money’
Trader Joe’s has done it again, this time adding another pumped-up pumpkin creation to its fall offerings. The fan-favorite grocery chain put shoppers in a tizzy with its limited-time Sliced Pumpkin Sourdough bread. For $4.99, customers can taste the fall…
American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on gridiron grazing and silver-screen secrets
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including the latest news, events and sights and sounds of the United States. This week’s quiz highlights gridiron grazing, silver-screen secrets — and a…
Dear Abby: I want to make my dreams a reality — but my current life is exhausting
DEAR ABBY: I am a person with a million-dollar heart and a 5-cent bank account. I have big dreams that I know could change lives. I want to write a book about my experience with emotional abuse so I can help others heal. I also dream of starting a soda stand…
Ringo Starr has eaten the same sandwich for decades — and it only has 2 ingredients
The favorite sandwich of legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is remarkably simple: cheese on bread — but not just any cheese. “What is the best sandwich?” late-night television host Stephen Colbert asked Starr during a 2021 appearance on “The Late Show.” “I…
Common coffee and tea habit linked to higher risk of specific type of cancer
Regularly drinking very hot tea or coffee may raise the risk of a type of esophageal cancer, according to a large study at the University of Oxford. People who reported drinking beverages “very hot” had about three times the risk of developing oesophageal…