LIFESTYLE

A Legionnaires Disease outbreak in Manhattan's Upper East Side has been linked to a contaminated cooling tower, prompting health investigations and public advisories on symptoms and prevention.

The 'tanmaxxing' trend, popular among Gen Z, promotes intentional tanning despite health warnings. Dermatologists stress that tanning increases skin cancer risk and accelerates skin ageing.

Biohacker Bryan Johnson has revealed he has autoimmune gastritis, an incurable disease that damages the stomach lining, and plans to use AI and advanced medicine to search for a cure.

IKEA's expanded second-hand marketplace across five countries promotes sustainable living with affordable furniture and a community focused on reducing waste and supporting environmental goals.

New York City has approved $750,000 for its first pet food pantry programme as shelters buckle under record surrenders and pet food prices climb more than 20% since 2022.

Dolly Parton thanks Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their $2 million donation to her Imagination Library, jokingly requesting their firstborn child in return. The donation supports children's literacy.

UK retailers face shortages of cooling products as demand surges during heatwaves, as Currys reports a significant increase in sales of fans and air conditioners amid rising temperatures.

Michael Phillips, a South Carolina resident, raised £9,560 through crowdfunding for a penile-enhancement procedure, highlighting his campaign against body shaming and the challenges of living with micropenis.

Max Clarke's teenage health struggles sparked Healf, a wellness marketplace built with his brother. What began as a personal search for answers is now a £100M fast-growing health empire.

The Times Square Ball drops eight times, Mount Rushmore fireworks return, and $17.76 concert tickets mark America's 250th. Here are eight free ways to watch every 4th of July 2026 show.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have donated £20.5 million to 20 charities across the US, sparking speculation about their rumoured wedding at Madison Square Garden this weekend.

Former NFL player Chris Johnson revives the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness and funds for ALS research, inspired by his own diagnosis and a tribute from a Utah basketball player.

Bed bug infestations are rising in the UK due to insecticide resistance, forcing pest controllers to use alternative methods like heat and steam. DIY treatments may worsen the problem.

OpenAI's 2.5 billion daily ChatGPT prompts are driving rising electricity demand, highlighting AI's growing energy, water and infrastructure footprint.

German influencer Edda Elisa criticises Lufthansa for inconsistent dress code enforcement after being asked to cover up gym attire, while allegedly intoxicated passengers were allowed to board.

Nara Smith shares her emotional journey of balancing postpartum recovery while supporting her two-year-old daughter through chemotherapy, highlighting the challenges and support from her online community.

A cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened over 145 people in 17 US states, with federal officials urgently investigating the contaminated food source. The illness is linked to fresh produce.

Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo publicly comes out as gay, sharing his journey of self-discovery and sobriety, while his wife Fleur Shomo discusses the emotional impact on their marriage.

German influencer Edda Elisa Pilz claims Lufthansa staff prevented her from boarding due to her gym outfit, sparking debate over airline dress codes and treatment of passengers.