A Scottsdale Gun Club Outing Becomes a Milestone for Father and Daughter
A columnist describes how pairing a Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 with a red dot sight and suppressor let his daughter, who has Down Syndrome, shoot accurately at Scottsdale Gun Club.
New York Couple Names Newborn Son ‘Knickson Fyve’ After Knicks’ Championship Run
A New York couple named their newborn son Knickson Fyve Bradford after the Knicks’ first NBA championship in 53 years, with the middle name honoring the team’s ‘Knicks in Five’ Finals win over the Spurs.
Olehenriksen Adds Pink-Tinted Peptide Lip Balm to Pout Preserve Line
Olehenriksen’s new Scandi Candy Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment is a $24 pink-tinted lip balm that the brand says delivers up to eight hours of hydration and clinically observed fullness after one week, based on a four-week study of 39 participants.
Los Angeles Woman’s Planned Night on San Francisco Airport Floor Goes Viral
A Los Angeles woman went viral after revealing she deliberately slept on the floor of San Francisco International Airport instead of booking a hotel, saying the choice saved money and felt safer than heading into an unfamiliar city at night.
A Coaching Business Helps Older Women Come Out as Lesbian — and It’s Drawing Criticism
A coaching business run by Anne-Marie Zanzal charges women hundreds of dollars to help them come out as lesbian later in life, often after decades of marriage, drawing both criticism and support.
The $85 Serum Behind Amal Clooney’s Red-Carpet Glow
Amal Clooney’s skin at the October 2025 Albie Awards was prepped in part with Charlotte Tilbury’s $85 Magic Serum Crystal Elixir, a niacinamide-vitamin C formula that has earned thousands of five-star shopper reviews.
LA Woman Flies to San Francisco Every Week to Make It to Her Hybrid Job on Time
A 26-year-old Google employee has gone viral for flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco nearly every week to make it to her hybrid office job by 8:30 a.m.
A New $130 Edition of Bourdain’s ‘Kitchen Confidential’ Arrives as Interest in the Late Chef Keeps Growing
A new $130 Folio Society edition of Anthony Bourdain’s 1999 memoir “Kitchen Confidential” arrives amid continued interest in the late Manhattan chef, who died in 2018.
Fewer Americans Are Hosting Guests at Home, and Experts Say They Know Why
A new analysis finds the share of Americans hosting guests at home has dropped sharply since the 1990s, with experts citing busy schedules, shrinking friendships, rising costs and streaming entertainment as key causes.
Indiana Wildlife Rescue Separates Three Baby Squirrels Fused Together at the Tail
ReWilding Indiana performed surgery to separate three baby squirrels whose tails had become permanently tangled together in a rare condition called a “squirrel king,” amputating the damaged tails to save the animals.
Texas Singer Koe Wetzel Shows Off Trophy Bull Elk on Social Media
Texas country singer Koe Wetzel posted photos of a large bull elk he harvested this week, continuing a busy hunting season for several country music stars.
TSA Says Halloween Costumes Could Slow You Down at the Airport This Year
The TSA warns that Halloween masks, heavy costume makeup, metal accessories and weapon-like props can trigger extra screening or outright bans at airport checkpoints this week.
Gen Z Californians Left in Record Numbers for Texas in 2024, New Report Shows
A new LendingTree report finds 58,109 Gen Z adults left California in 2024, more than any other state, with 19,287 of them moving to Texas as housing costs push young residents out of the Bay Area and beyond.
A Viral Reddit Thread Asks What ‘Cheat Code’ Everyone Wishes They’d Learned Sooner
A Reddit thread asking users for the life ‘cheat code’ they wish they’d learned earlier has gone viral, with one commentator sharing how turning on ‘do not disturb’ on their phone changed their life.
Celebrity Makeup Artist Predicts Bolder Looks for Fall 2026
Bobbi Brown’s global artistic director Hannah Murray says fall 2026 beauty is shifting from minimal ‘clean girl’ looks toward dramatic smoky eyes, flushed cheeks and bold lip color.
Some Gen Z Freshmen Are Leaving Campus Within Weeks, Choosing Online Classes From Home Instead
A growing number of Gen Z college freshmen, including a 17-year-old who left Louisiana’s Southern University after two weeks, are returning home early and finishing their first year through online classes instead of staying on campus.
Diet Coke Shortage Reports Spread Across New York City Grocery Deliveries
New Yorkers in multiple boroughs say Diet Coke has vanished from Amazon Fresh, Fresh Direct, Costco and Target deliveries, though the cause remains unclear and the companies involved haven’t responded to requests for comment.
Texas Father Seeks Help for Son’s Alcoholism, Advice Columnist Points to Al-Anon
A Texas father wrote to Dear Abby asking how to get his adult son, a former executive chef and self-described alcoholic, into treatment; the columnist told him he can’t force the issue and recommended Al-Anon meetings for support.
Melania Trump Wears Ralph Lauren Jacket to Host Chinese First Lady at White House Tea
First Lady Melania Trump wore a $1,950 Ralph Lauren jacket and $895 Manolo Blahnik heels to host Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan for tea at the White House during President Xi Jinping’s state visit.
Melania Trump’s Designer Look at White House State Dinner for Xi Jinping
First Lady Melania Trump wore a Saint Laurent bow blouse and Dolce & Gabbana trousers to host Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan at a White House state dinner Thursday.
Advice Column Tackles Self-Centered In-Laws and Sibling Estrangement After a Death
Dear Abby fields two family dilemmas this week: a daughter-in-law who says her mother-in-law’s self-centered behavior has pushed away her grandchildren, and a woman named executor of her mother’s will who is still hurt over learning of her father’s death through social media.
Melania Trump Rings NYSE Opening Bell to Launch Imperia Initiative
First Lady Melania Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday to launch a new female-led business initiative called Imperia.
Costco’s Protein-Packed Chef Salad Comes With a Calorie Catch, Dietitian Says
Costco’s new Rotisserie Chicken Chef Salad leads the food court in protein at 59 grams, but a Florida dietitian warns its 840 calories may be too much for a light lunch.
Flight Attendants’ Quick Hotel Safety Check Is Gaining Attention
Flight attendants describe a quick six-step “hotel room autopsy” — checking hiding spots, exits, locks and more — that they say takes about 90 seconds and can improve safety without adding stress to a trip.