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Should you be doing ‘reverse Kegels’ instead of regular ones?
Squeeze… or release? You’ve probably heard of Kegels, an exercise that can help with everything from stopping leaky pee to better sex. But recommendations from TikTok — and even some women’s magazines — aren’t one-size-fits all. In fact, some people should be…
Iconic candies — M&M’s, Skittles, Starbust — get stripped of artificial coloring as Mars chases sugar high with less dye
There’s a new way to taste the rainbow. Soon, three of America’s most iconic candies — M&M’s, Skittles and Starburst — will be sold with natural ingredients that recreate the candies’ famously vibrant (and artificial) hues. The treats will be available on…
Disney fans are furious with new trash can change in unbelievable show of rage
Disney World’s latest new feature is getting trashed. Walt Disney World is rolling out a new generation of high-tech, solar-powered garbage cans across its Florida resort, the seemingly innocuous upgrade has sparked a heated backlash from Disney fans are…
5 California towns that are dupes for these European hot spots
While the lure of a European summer endures, one expert says these California locations deliver old-world charm without the expense or hassle of international travel. Travel enthusiast Daniella Bragg recently highlighted a fistful of California destinations…
Meet the 17-year-olds behind the finance world’s favorite Gen Z newsletter
Wall Street’s new guilty pleasure started as a lunchroom debate between pre-calc and chemistry classes. Passing the Torch, a newsletter covering markets, economics, politics and culture, was founded in 2025 by Jasper Gould and Emile Chilingirian, both now 17…
Scientists discover surprising way great white sharks prep for coastal storms
As humans continue their attempts to mitigate Mother Nature with storm prep, marine animals are following their own extreme-weather protocols. A recent study explores the behavioral responses of juvenile great white sharks to an encroaching storm. In 2023…
Energy company locks Colorado woman’s thermostat during scorching heat wave — ‘not safe’
An energy company is facing serious heat after a Colorado woman revealed that she was unable to lower her thermostat during a week of record-high temperatures. Kyri Baker, an assistant professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, told NBC affiliate 9 News…
Egg recall upgraded to FDA’s highest risk level: ‘Serious adverse health consequences or death’
The FDA is upgrading an egg recall issued last month to its highest risk level, warning the public that exposure to the eggs could pose serious health risks. On Wednesday, the FDA classified the recall as a Class I, indicating “a situation in which there is a…
Notorious Bay Area beach with ‘wicked’ reputation to open as free public park
From party to park. A piece of real estate owned by a 90s crooner will shed its dubious reputation when it opens as a free oceanfront park on August 17th. Don Horsley County Park at Tunitas Creek Beach, located 8 miles south of Half Moon Bay, will become the…
Taco Bell debuts all-new lineup featuring a cult-favorite citrusy, spicy staple: ‘Already obsessed’
Your Taco Bell order is about to get even hotter. The California-based fast food chain is joining forces with seasoning company Tajín for a special new menu that’s been years in the making. Available nationwide beginning August 13, the limited-time menu…