North America Has a New Oldest Person

North America Has a New Oldest Person

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 31, 2024, 1:26 pm

A 114-year-old Pennsylvania woman is now believed to be the oldest living person in North America. Naomi Whitehead, who lives in a senior care community in Greenville, attained that status after…

This City Never Trick-or-Treats on Halloween. Until This Year

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 30, 2024, 6:50 pm

The last time the kids of Des Moines officially went trick-or-treating on Halloween was nearly nine decades ago. This Oct. 31, the Iowa capital will join the rest of the nation in celebrating the…

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Judge Approves Sale of Tupperware

Judge Approves Sale of Tupperware

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 30, 2024, 5:30 am

A US bankruptcy judge approved a sale of Tupperware Brands on Tuesday, paving the way for the iconic food-storage company to soon exit Chapter 11 protection and continue offering its products while…

Halloween May Not Be as Chocolatey This Year

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 29, 2024, 3:10 pm

You might see more candy corn and caramels than chocolate bars this Halloween, thanks to what NPR calls "scary-high" cocoa prices that have been rising all year . Poor crops for multiple seasons in…

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Price of the $120K Duct-Taped Banana Has Gone Up

Price of the $120K Duct-Taped Banana Has Gone Up

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 28, 2024, 5:04 pm

If you thought that selling banana duct-taped to a wall as "art" for $120,000 was—let's just go for the low-hanging fruit here—bananas, well, Sotheby's would like you to know the price has gone up.…

There's Been a Change in the Most Popular Halloween Candy

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 28, 2024, 3:35 pm

For those unsure of what all the cool trick-or-treaters are looking to score this year, the leaderboard of the most popular candy will look pretty familiar to anyone who's been in the remote vicinity…

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This Election Is Really Stressing Everyone Out

This Election Is Really Stressing Everyone Out

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 28, 2024, 12:01 pm

If the looming election has given you a perpetual knot in your stomach, you might be glad to know you're not alone. Per the American Psychological Association's "Stress in America" report for 2024,…

Toy Companies Eye a Growing Market: 'Kidults'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 27, 2024, 5:10 pm

The toy industry has its sights set on a new market: "kidults." (The term has become an industry buzzword, notes Forbes .) Nostalgic and collectible toy purchases by grownups—from Hot Wheels to…

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Top 10 Halloween Cities in the US

Top 10 Halloween Cities in the US

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 27, 2024, 11:48 am

Halloween in the city is a different beast. From how kids trick-or-treat to how easy it is to nab a costume and a hoard of candy, city-dwellers go about the holiday in their own way. WalletHub took a…

Who's the Most Gorgeous Bat Around? You Decide

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 26, 2024, 2:30 pm

Move over, Fat Bear Week . A bat beauty contest is now stepping up to the plate. The Bureau of Land Management has hosted the online competition since 2019 to raise awareness about the animal's…

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This Year's Top 10 Halloween Costumes

This Year's Top 10 Halloween Costumes

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 26, 2024, 10:30 am

In less than one week, Americans will be getting their trick-or-treat on and donning the most creative costumes to vie for prizes at Halloween parties. Online search data pulled by Google Trends for…

Magnus Carlsen Is Trying to Make Chess Cool

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 25, 2024, 5:00 pm

Few chess players enjoy Magnus Carlsen's celebrity status. A grand master at 13, refusing to play an American dogged by allegations of cheating, and venturing into the world of online chess gaming…

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FTC Wins Order Blocking Coach-Michael Kors Deal

FTC Wins Order Blocking Coach-Michael Kors Deal

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 24, 2024, 10:58 pm

A judge has agreed with the Federal Trade Commission, ruling Thursday that brands including Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Versace, and Jimmy Choo do not belong under one roof. Tapestry, which owns…

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It's No Longer Taboo to Wear PJs in Public

It's No Longer Taboo to Wear PJs in Public

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 20, 2024, 5:45 pm

Like to keep it cozy? Then we have good news: you're pretty much a fashionista. That's according to the Wall Street Journal , which has a trend piece on pajamas' role in the cutting edge of fashion.…

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After He Died at 25, His Parents Took Comfort in His Secret Life

After He Died at 25, His Parents Took Comfort in His Secret Life

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 20, 2024, 1:00 pm

When Mats Steen died at age 25, his parents were devastated—not only by the loss of their son at such a young age, but by what they saw as his lonely, isolated life. Steen had been diagnosed as a…

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The Era of Dating Apps May Be Morphing

The Era of Dating Apps May Be Morphing

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 19, 2024, 1:00 pm

Magdalene Taylor has seen the future of dating, and there's a lot less swiping involved. In a first-person account at Slate , the culture writer describes her visit to an in-person dating event and…

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'She Looked Into His Eyes, and He Was Sold'

'She Looked Into His Eyes, and He Was Sold'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 18, 2024, 1:53 pm

What's part of Matthew Prebish's job as a volunteer pilot after natural disasters: evacuating displaced animals. What's not necessarily part of the job: adopting one of those uprooted cuties. But…

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Al Roker Has a New Cookbook

Al Roker Has a New Cookbook

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 15, 2024, 7:05 pm

Al Roker remembers the moment when it became clear to him that his oldest daughter was an honest-to-goodness chef. "We were talking, and she was in the kitchen, and she's looking at me, but she's…

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Artist Says He Signed Contract Drunk: 'I Ruined My Own Life'

Artist Says He Signed Contract Drunk: 'I Ruined My Own Life'

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 15, 2024, 12:48 pm

Most recently, Bjarne Melgaard could be seen at Paris Fashion Week , but the provocative Norwegian artist is gearing up for a new battle that has nothing to do with haute couture: On Tuesday, a court…

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These US Cities Are Ranked Safest

These US Cities Are Ranked Safest

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 13, 2024, 5:30 pm

City life has many perks, but it tends to have a riskier rep than the burbs. Urban dwellers know there are plenty of secure places to live, but the safest of them all might just be South Burlington,…

What Happened to the Minivan?

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 13, 2024, 1:29 pm

Once upon a time, the minivan was a new and exciting "savior." Then it became ubiquitous, though never particularly cool. And then it became ... obsolete? In a piece at the Atlantic , Ian Bogost…

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Mickey Mouse Was Irked by Kid Left Unattended at Disney

Mickey Mouse Was Irked by Kid Left Unattended at Disney

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 11, 2024, 6:05 pm

Disney is said to be the happiest place on Earth, but a recent video shot at Disneyland in California revealed one of its main characters getting irked at one of the caretakers visiting there. The…

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One of Sin City's Last Original Casinos Bites the Dust

One of Sin City's Last Original Casinos Bites the Dust

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 9, 2024, 1:09 pm

Out with the legendary casino, in with the baseball team. The Las Vegas Review-Journal heralds the "new era" in Las Vegas that started early Wednesday with the planned implosion of the Strip's…

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Home Down Payments Are Cheaper Than Weddings Here

Home Down Payments Are Cheaper Than Weddings Here

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 6, 2024, 6:15 pm

There's no shortage of news on how much home prices have risen. But when compared to what people are throwing down to host a wedding these days, investing in a home is actually cheaper in some US…

Foodies, Check Out This US City

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 6, 2024, 5:15 pm

From food trucks to Michelin-starred restaurants, every city has its own culinary gems to discover. WalletHub did some deep diving to suss out which US metropolises have tasty offerings for resident…

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This Is the Best Small City in America

This Is the Best Small City in America

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 6, 2024, 2:00 pm

Not everyone needs a city that never sleeps—and if you head to one of America's smaller cities, things often shut down soon after dinner. But that's part of the appeal for many, and WalletHub looks…

Judge Balks at Black Teen's Ask in Fight Over Dreadlocks

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 5, 2024, 2:30 pm

A federal judge on Friday denied a request by a Black high school student in Texas for a court order that the student's lawyers say would have allowed him to return to his high school without fear of…

10 Coolest Cities in the US and Canada

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 5, 2024, 10:30 am

What makes a city cool? There are eight ways to measure urban hipness, according to Canada Sports Betting , with metrics on the arts and cultural scene, lifestyle and recreation, dining and…

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Reducing 20-Ounce Pint Would Have Great Health Impacts

Reducing 20-Ounce Pint Would Have Great Health Impacts

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 5, 2024, 1:00 pm

The pint is embedded in British pub culture, standardized centuries ago as the 20-ounce imperial pint. Research from a new study suggests a shorter pour of beer could have great health impacts, but…

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The 'Krabby Patty' Is Coming to Wendy's

The 'Krabby Patty' Is Coming to Wendy's

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 2, 2024, 7:30 pm

A chain famous for its square burgers is celebrating 25 years of SpongeBob SquarePants . Wendy's is partnering with Paramount for a "Krabby Patty Kollab" with its take on the food SpongeBob cooks at…

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Swine Fever Is Threatening Your Prosciutto

Swine Fever Is Threatening Your Prosciutto

Lifestyle from Newser     •     October 2, 2024, 9:50 pm

One of Giovanni Airoli's sows tested positive for African swine fever in late August. Within a week, all 6,200 sows, piglets, and fattening pigs on his farm south of Milan were slaughtered under…

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