LIFESTYLE

The United States is facing its worst measles outbreak in decades, with more than 3,800 cases nationwide, deaths in Pennsylvania and growing concern over declining vaccination rates.

PEN America reports nearly 12,000 book-ban instances in US schools, a record total, as Texas overtakes Florida and AI tools enter the removal process.

Cardi B's appearance at her best friend's birthday celebration in New York received mixed reactions online, including praise for her styling, personal insults and renewed comparisons with Nicki Minaj.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide measles disaster emergency as rural upstate cases reached 108 and the US outbreak hit its worst level in 35 years.

A peer-reviewed analysis suggests sepsis was substantially under-recorded among US COVID-19 deaths in 2020, highlighting gaps in diagnosis, classification and death-certificate coding.

Bedbug sightings on Southeastern trains prompted cancellations and inspections, raising commuter concerns about bites, home infestations and the lasting psychological impact of exposure

Donald Trump said he takes aspirin daily because he feels he needs it psychologically, while acknowledging that doctors have reportedly advised him to switch to a lower dose.

Snoring can result from nasal, throat or anatomical problems and may indicate sleep apnoea. Clinical assessment helps identify the cause and guide appropriate treatment.

Siberian lab technician dies after reported pneumonic plague incident; authorities quarantine hospitals and monitor nearly 200 people, but plague is unconfirmed.

Siberia plague scare: Rospotrebnadzor says a laboratory worker near Irkutsk died of pneumonia of unknown cause, with nearly 200 contacts under observation and test results negative so far.

Explore the Goldwater Rule, which bars American Psychiatric Association clinicians from offering professional opinions on public figures they have not examined. Learn its origins and limits.

An Airbnb guest challenged an A$1,700 damage claim over a disputed toilet photo. Airbnb later rejected the host's reimbursement request.

Rivet is a dating app that lets strangers assess potential couples before users decide whether to connect, while Matchers can earn Karma points and rewards for successful introductions.

Bruce Willis reportedly communicates only minimally following his frontotemporal dementia diagnosis, while his family supports his care, maintains regular contact and advocates for dementia research.

A $30 estate-sale find in Michigan has been authenticated as a 1951 Gertrude Abercrombie painting, now estimated at $150,000–$250,000 at auction.

Scarlett Johansson's skincare brand The Outset has shut down after launching in 2022. Online shopping has ended, though existing orders will still be processed.

Experience a unique holiday at The Open Book in Wigtown, Scotland's National Book Town. Run a second-hand bookshop, enjoy self-catering accommodation, and immerse yourself in the literary scene.

Steve Kang says a 1998 drug-related medical crisis led to a terrifying experience he interpreted as hell. Researchers stress that personal accounts do not scientifically prove an afterlife.

Kim Kardashian signed a fan's rare red crocodile Hermès Birkin in Shanghai, calling the request 'blasphemous' as social media users debated the autograph's possible impact on its value.

Elon Musk said on X that placing books beneath the head end of a bed frame creates an incline he believes may aid digestion and reduce acid reflux

The Lagoon Resort in Cape Verde plans to combine two Meliá properties on Sal under the Meliá Llana Hotel name ahead of its 20th anniversary in 2027.

Explore how Brent Underwood bought California ghost town Cerro Gordo for $1.4M, lives there full-time, and is restoring it into a visitor destination.

Giorgio Armani's will calls for a 15% stake in his fashion group to be sold by March 2027, with LVMH, L'Oréal and EssilorLuxottica among potential buyers.

An analysis of newly released CDC survey data suggests lower reported LGB identification among younger US high-school students, while researchers caution that the results do not explain the change.

Bebe Rexha recalled Taylor Swift reaching out after designers reportedly refused to dress her for the 2019 Grammys, saying the support made her feel she belonged.

Aimee Lou Wood's distinctive smile has helped fuel a shift away from uniform veneers, as dentists report growing demand for natural-looking cosmetic and implant treatments.

Sylvester Stallone says he underwent nine back operations, two shoulder operations and three neck fusions, while recalling steroid use and disordered eating during Rocky III.

Ivanka Trump and Melania Trump wore contrasting outfits at a daytime ceremony for Xi Jinping's US visit, prompting sharply divided reactions from users quoted on X

The BBC has faced criticism over a report examining whether the rise of bare-looking manicures reflects class, race and shifting beauty standards.