Sunday, March 31, 2024

Married People More Likely to Be 'Thriving': Poll

Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 31, 2024, 1:25 pm
Even if your spouse annoys you at times, you may want to take a moment to appreciate them in light of a recent Gallup poll that finds married people are significantly more likely to be "thriving"…
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Friday, March 29, 2024

The King of Easter Candy Is No Bunny

Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 28, 2024, 5:46 pm
Think Easter candy, and marshmallow Peeps and chocolate bunnies likely come to mind. But that's not primarily what ends up in shoppers' carts. Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs were the top-selling Easter…
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Thursday, March 28, 2024

In Thailand, a First for Same-Sex Marriage

Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 27, 2024, 3:41 pm
The first big step to giving the legal green light to same-sex marriage in Thailand is complete. The New York Times reports that the nation's House of Representatives "overwhelmingly" passed a bill…
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

New Jersey Maple Syrup: You Got a Problem With That?

Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 25, 2024, 9:51 pm
Welcome to New Jersey, known around the world for Tony Soprano, Turnpike tolls, and ... maple syrup? If a university in the state's south has its way, the sticky sweet brown stuff you put on your…
Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 25, 2024, 6:08 pm
Usain Bolt's sprint world records were never in danger. Then again, even the world's fastest human likely wouldn't have been so quick while balancing a tray with a croissant, a coffee cup, and a…
Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 25, 2024, 5:22 pm
It's Waffle Day on Monday, at least in certain parts of Scandinavia. The National Day Calendar notes that Norway and Denmark celebrate the scrumptious-sounding celebration, but it's "especially…
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Monday, March 25, 2024

Think Twice Before You Pass on Walking Your Dog

Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 24, 2024, 5:50 pm
Think skipping a walk is no big deal for your dog? Think again. Though some days it may be tempting to simply let your dog out into the yard for fresh air, Kelly Conaboy explains in the Washington…
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Friday, March 22, 2024

World Happiness Report Is Sad Reading

Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 21, 2024, 5:13 pm
The latest World Happiness Report is out and it doesn't paint a happy picture for young people in the West. The US, ranked No. 15 for happiness last year, has dropped eight places to fall out of the…
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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Banksy's Latest Mural Lasted 3 Days Untouched

Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 21, 2024, 12:17 pm
A new Banksy mural in north London is harder to steal than some of his work—but it turned out to be too easy to vandalize. The mural, featuring green paint on the wall of a four-story building behind…
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Banksy's Latest May Be a Bit Harder to Steal

Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 18, 2024, 6:13 pm
A new Banksy mural drew crowds to a London street on Monday, even before the elusive graffiti artist confirmed that the work was his. The artwork in the Finsbury Park neighborhood covers the wall of…
Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 18, 2024, 5:28 pm
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, reports the AP , as consumers continue to cut back on discretionary spending. In a Monday release, the company based…
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Monday, March 18, 2024

Candymakers Would Really Like You to Chew Gum Again

Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 17, 2024, 8:15 pm
Candy companies want to know: What will make Americans start chewing gum again? Gum's bubble burst during the COVID-19 pandemic, when masks and social distancing made bad breath less of a worry and…
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Sunday, March 17, 2024

$2.99 Trader Joe's Totes Going for a Lot More on eBay

Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 16, 2024, 8:45 pm
The newest viral collectable is a humble canvas tote bag from Trader Joe's that can fit about a dozen apples inside. And like its older must-have sibling, the Stanley Cup , people are cashing in on…
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Saturday, March 16, 2024

Scientists Urge French to Cut Down on Frog Legs

Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 16, 2024, 12:45 pm
Hundreds of concerned scientists are asking French President Emmanuel Macron to put the brakes on a very French custom: eating frog legs. The open letter , signed by 557 research, veterinary, and…
Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 15, 2024, 7:05 pm
Up for a good hike? Slip on those Tevas and head for the border. That's what two participants in the "Carson City to Canada Quest" will be doing next year, and organizers say they'll even pay those…
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Friday, March 15, 2024

More People Moved to One Florida County Than Any Other in 2023

Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 14, 2024, 6:28 pm
More people moved to a county rich with citrus groves located between two of Florida's most populous metro areas than to any other county in the US last year, according to estimates released Thursday…
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Settlement Clears Up Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 12, 2024, 1:44 pm
Students and teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms, provided it's not part of instruction, under a settlement reached Monday between Florida education…
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Monday, March 11, 2024

Disneyland Looking to Make Big Changes

Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 11, 2024, 12:31 pm
Walking through the frosty, snow-covered hamlet of Arendelle from Frozen or the bustling, critter-filled metropolis of Zootopia might be possible one day for visitors to Disney's California theme…
Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 10, 2024, 6:15 pm
Don't feel the need for speed? Per Quartz , auto safety nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released its annual Top Safety Pick awards. With newly toughened criteria that includes better…
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Sunday, March 10, 2024

Skiing Plus Rodeo = Wild Sport of 'Skijoring'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 9, 2024, 5:30 pm
Nick Burri clicks into his ski bindings, squats to stretch his knees, and scans the snowy racecourse. Moments later, he's zipping past a series of gates at high speed and hurtling off jumps. But it's…
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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Doritos Now Has Its Own Bud Light-Style Drama

Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 7, 2024, 8:00 am
Doritos has ended a collaboration with a trans influencer after the snack brand faced a boycott related to her hiring. Doritos Spain ran an ad featuring Samantha Hudson, a 24-year-old Spanish singer,…
Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 6, 2024, 7:25 pm
A Massachusetts library has implemented a temporary—and arguably purrfect—forgiveness program for those who've lost or damaged materials they've borrowed. The New York Times reports on the "March…
Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 6, 2024, 3:15 pm
The Veterans Affairs secretary has reversed a department memo that aimed to ban VA displays of the iconic "V-J Day in Times Square" photograph of a Navy sailor kissing a woman he didn't know on the…
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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

As Olympics Loom, Eyes on France's Mystery 'Invader'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 5, 2024, 1:33 pm
For the Paris Olympics, it could almost be a new sport: Score points by hunting down mosaics that a mystery artist who calls himself "Invader" has cemented to walls across France's capital, the…
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Saturday, March 2, 2024

34K+ Big Macs and Counting: Guy Is Still Eating Them

Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 1, 2024, 6:06 pm
Two years ago, Don Gorske hit a taste bud-teasing milestone: a half-century of scarfing down Big Macs almost every day. Now, the Wisconsin man can claim even more Big Mac bragging rights, extending…
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Marathon Runner Sipped 25 Glasses of Wine

Marathon Runner Sipped 25 Glasses of Wine Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 24, 2024, 6:55 pm Running ...