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Some SNAP shoppers must prepare for new ‘junk food’ ban at major grocery stores
Southern shoppers are bracing for a crackdown on junk food. New SNAP restrictions will prohibit some shoppers at Walmart and other major grocery stores from buying certain controversial items in South Carolina. Under the Southern state’s new policy, SNAP…
‘Grey Beard’ hiker, 91, reclaims his record as oldest hiker to complete Appalachian Trail
More than 14 million older adults fall every year in the US, perhaps none so often as 91-year-old Dale Sanders. By his count, Sanders fell 71 times while reclaiming his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. Six were what he calls hard…
Teen’s rare gold Jimothy rookie card fetches a fortune on eBay auction
A 13-year-old Seattle Mariners fan turned a free ballpark giveaway into a five-figure payday after a rare rookie card featuring the city’s viral raccoon sensation sold for a whopping $21,100. The one-of-one gold “Jimothy” rookie card sold on eBay Sunday night…
Anti-tourism activists descend on ‘overcrowded’ beach at iconic vacation destination for partygoers
Tourists have long flocked to Ibiza for its beaches and nightclubs, but many Ibiza locals are fed up. Around 100 fed-up residents descended on the postcard-perfect Cala Saladeta beach on Sunday to protest the overwhelming tourist hordes they say have overrun…
The perfect breasts revealed in a saucy new study — and sometimes, size does matter
These researchers stay abreast of breasts. A new study reveals symmetry may matter more than size when it comes to boob appeal. While many a plastic surgeon has benefitted from the belief that bigger is better, a team of researchers from the University of…
Olivia Rodrigo’s star-studded festival turns into traffic nightmare at huge California park: ‘Absolute sh–t show’
Olivia Rodrigo’s star-studded new festival earned rave reviews for what happened on stage — but getting out was a show of its own. Some 45,000 concertgoers packed Irvine’s Great Park for the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival on Saturday, with many…
New fall foliage forecast shows when to catch peak colors in California
California is getting ready to turn over a new leaf. The Golden State could be in for an especially eye-popping autumn this year, with forecasters predicting vibrant fall foliage across the Sierra Nevada and parts of Northern California — and revealing when…
Popular sugar substitute linked to increased heart attack and stroke risk
People who consume greater amounts of a popular artificial sweetener could face a greater risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study suggests. The research, which was presented at the ESC Cardiology Congress in Germany this week, showed that higher levels…
Inside John Galliano’s decision to pull out of Met Gala — and how it could affect Anna Wintour’s legacy: ‘Tone-deaf moment’
He’s out of vogue — and so is she. Convicted Hitler-loving haute-couture designer John Galliano finally caved to outcry on Monday and bowed out of a planned Met Gala celebration for him — a move that also delivered a swift kick in the chiffon to powerhouse…
Raw cat and dog food recalled nationwide over salmonella, listeria risk
Northwest Naturals is recalling nearly 2,000 pounds of raw cat and dog food after federal testing found salmonella and listeria monocytogenes contamination in two chicken products distributed nationwide. The Portland, Oregon-based company is voluntarily…