Oh, hell! As if you needed another reason to avoid rats in NYC, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have identified a fungus in the city’s rats that exacerbates food allergies. The study authors note that there is a high prevalence of human asthma in NYC neighborhoods with an abundance of rat sightings, suggesting that all … Read more
Shares of a struggling electric car maker competing against Tesla are rising this week after the lame-duck Biden administration lent the company billions of dollars. The Energy Department announced Tuesday that it was providing a $6.6 billion loan to Rivian to build a $5 billion electric car factory in Georgia, which the company initially started … Read more
A popular Thanksgiving side dish served in millions of homes each year is banned across Europe — and not because Europeans are so jealous of our delicious holiday spread. Stove Top Stuffing, the instant boxed mix that’s cemented itself as a must-have accompaniment to turkey, contains two ingredients that are off-limits in many developed countries. … Read more
Millions of people are at risk after downloading dangerous apps on their smartphones. Cyber security company McAfee has identified 15 malicious apps that have been downloaded to at least 8 million Android phones and warned of “significant global growth in … predatory loan apps.” The apps, which McAfee called “a global threat,” have since been … Read more
Christmas can be a nightmare for many household budgets, but for one Sydney mum, the season will be particularly merry this year. Susan’s OnlyFans side hustle has turned the usual financial pain of December into an opportunity for extra joy. It’s a closely held secret known only to her husband and a few of her … Read more
They are dead serious about charging mourners money to visit their loved ones. The owners of a UK cemetery have come under fire for offering paid VIP cards to relatives of those buried there. The Garden of Remembrance, located in the city of Stoke-on-Trent, says those who do not purchase a permit will only be … Read more
Scientists have developed a practical way to spot a lush. UK researchers have found that one’s love of the sauce may be linked to exposure to testosterone in the womb – which has a particular effect on the development of a baby’s hands, in a study published in the American Journal Of Human Biology. “It … Read more
On a recent morning, Caitlin Murray’s 8-year-old daughter had a piece of sausage stuck in her palate expander and was trying to get it out of her morning orthodontic appliance. Her 11-year-old son, who was recovering from a stomach bug, was gagging at the sight of his sister. Meanwhile, their 5-year-old brother has colored the … Read more
We all know that routinely hitting the weed at odd hours isn’t good for your sleep health — but a new study suggests it could be deadly. New research shows that having an irregular sleep routine can increase your risk of major cardiovascular events like heart disease or stroke, even if you’re getting the recommended … Read more
Dear ABBY: How to treat an elderly aunt who has a gambling problem? I live in a casino town. She lives in another state four hours away. She calls me often to ask to stay with me, and if I’m traveling she asks to use my house, etc. A year ago, he called me to … Read more
