A Booming New Sideline: the 'Empty-Nest Coach'

A Booming New Sideline: the 'Empty-Nest Coach'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 28, 2024, 6:05 pm

In the age of helicopter parenting, coming in for a smooth landing as kids get older and leave home is a rougher ride for some. Enter the "empty-nest coach." Per Axios , the process of moving into…

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Town Makes 'Regrettable' Move on Mount Fuji

Town Makes 'Regrettable' Move on Mount Fuji

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 26, 2024, 9:20 pm

"Let's go see Mt. Fuji." That's the excited declaration that flashes briefly across the screen on the tourism website for the Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko, nestled in the foothills of the famous…

Meet Paris' New King of the Baguette

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 26, 2024, 5:08 pm

Paris has a new king of the crusty baguette. Baker Xavier Netry was chosen this week as the 31st winner of Paris' annual "Grand Prix de la Baguette" prize. His long loaf beat 172 others, per the AP .…

Feds Link 3 HIV Cases to 'Vampire Facials' at Unsanitary Spa

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 26, 2024, 4:18 pm

A "vampire facial" is a cosmetic procedure that involves drawing a person's blood and injecting it into their face through microneedles, and while it's considered safe when done properly, it's a…

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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 a marathon might seem daunting enough, but running a marathon while sipping 25 glasses of wine? Such is the rather dubious (or admirable) achievement of 52-year-old Tom Gilbey, who swilled…

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This Snack at NOLA Venue May Make You Squeamish

This Snack at NOLA Venue May Make You Squeamish

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 22, 2024, 2:40 pm

As the nation prepares for trillions of red-eyed bugs known as periodical cicadas to emerge, it's worth noting that they're not just annoying, noisy pests—if prepared properly, they can also be tasty…

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They Hide Smoking From Their Kids. Few Have Any Plans to Stop

They Hide Smoking From Their Kids. Few Have Any Plans to Stop

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 21, 2024, 7:05 pm

Their kids don't know. Often their friends don't know. Sometimes even their husbands don't know: These are, as the Cut puts it, "the moms who smoke in secret." Emily Gould spoke to a number of…

These Are the Most Diverse Cities in America

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 21, 2024, 4:15 pm

America is going through an "extreme makeover"—at least in terms of diversity, according to WalletHub , which took a peek at which major metropolitan areas rank highest in this regard. The site…

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He Wanted to 'Forget' His Life, Until He Got a Diagnosis

He Wanted to 'Forget' His Life, Until He Got a Diagnosis

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 21, 2024, 2:30 pm

John Paul Scotto has become obsessed with many things—among them internet poker, drinking, and movies—and one of those movies was Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind . Like Jim Carrey's character…

Meet Hercules, the Rescue Cat Who Became a Target Model

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 20, 2024, 4:00 pm

When authorities discovered 50 or so cats crammed into a car in Minnesota's Chisago County in June 2022, the temperature was hovering around 95 degrees. Officials were able to transport most of the…

This USS Enterprise Was Missing for Decades. Now, It's Home

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 20, 2024, 2:30 pm

The first model of the USS Enterprise—used in the opening credits of the original Star Trek television series—has boldly gone back home, returning to creator Gene Roddenberry's son decades after it…

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Shein Brings Fast Fashion to New Extremes

Shein Brings Fast Fashion to New Extremes

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 20, 2024, 10:30 am

Quick, name the most-Googled clothing brand on the planet. As Nicole Lipman explains in the Guardian , the answer is Shein, a retailer founded in China that has become a juggernaut in the world of…

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353 Ballerinas Break a Record at the Plaza Hotel

353 Ballerinas Break a Record at the Plaza Hotel

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 18, 2024, 4:06 pm

Hundreds of young dancers in white tutus and tightly coiffed hair gathered in New York's Plaza Hotel on Wednesday to break the world record for dancing on pointe in one place, the AP reports. The…

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In 'Diner Capital of the World,' 150 Have Shut Down

In 'Diner Capital of the World,' 150 Have Shut Down

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 13, 2024, 7:20 pm

If all-night diners aren't one of the first images that come to mind when you envision New Jersey, then you're probably not a local. "I'm sure people in other states love their diners, too," Michael…

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Amid Climate Change, This Fruit May Get Its Moment

Amid Climate Change, This Fruit May Get Its Moment

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 7, 2024, 4:50 pm

Breadfruit is hardly a staple of the American diet, but aficionado Zoë Schlanger at the Atlantic wonders if that will change soon enough. The trees grow in tropical climates with lots of rain, but…

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Transgender Christians Slam 'Hurtful' New Vatican Document

Transgender Christians Slam 'Hurtful' New Vatican Document

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 8, 2024, 11:47 am

The Vatican on Monday declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as grave threats to human dignity, putting them on par with abortion and euthanasia as practices that violate God's plan for…

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Missing Dog Has 'Tale That Hollywood Would Love to Tell'

Missing Dog Has 'Tale That Hollywood Would Love to Tell'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 5, 2024, 4:30 pm

A dog missing in California since the summer turned up more than 2,300 miles away in suburban Detroit. Police in Harper Woods, Michigan, responded to a call about a stray dog last week, picked up the…

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Levi's Is Getting a Beyonce Boost

Levi's Is Getting a Beyonce Boost

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 5, 2024, 11:53 am

Levi Strauss & Co. reported a year-on-year drop in first-quarter sales this week but its share price still surged more than 12% Thursday—and analysts say it was partly due to the power of Beyonce.…

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Charles Opens Queen's Beloved Castle for (Pricey) Tours

Charles Opens Queen's Beloved Castle for (Pricey) Tours

Lifestyle from Newser     •     April 4, 2024, 11:30 am

The chance to peer inside the place where Queen Elizabeth II died proved too much a temptation this week as the first public tours inside Balmoral Castle sold out within 24 hours. On Wednesday, King…

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We May Have to Rethink Foreign-Language Classes

We May Have to Rethink Foreign-Language Classes

Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 31, 2024, 8:20 pm

In an essay at the Atlantic , Louise Matsakis laments what appears to be a swift decline in the study of foreign languages in school. Enrollment in such courses is down a remarkable 29% since 2009 at…

Is Your Work Output the 'Only Proof' That You're Working?

Lifestyle from Newser     •     March 31, 2024, 6:00 pm

If you've tried every multitasking trick in the book to maximize your time on the job, Kelly Stout wants you to know you're not alone. In Esquire , Stout writes that she spent a lot of time earlier…

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