The fashion world is taking a collective sigh of relief at the news of Anok Yai‘s road to medical recovery. Yai, a 28-year-old South Sudanese-American supermodel who was recently crowned Model of the Year at the 2025 Fashion Awards, is currently recovering from a scary medical emergency. After undergoing what was initially a successful robotic…
TikTok content creator Brenay Kennard was ordered to pay her now-husband’s ex-wife $1.75 million after their affair led to the demise of the former couple’s marriage, and her latest reveal about the romance takes the cake. Kennard’s husband, Tim Montague, was married to Akira Montague when he began his affair with the social media influencer,…
Rice water has been used for centuries in Asian beauty rituals, and modern understanding of its biochemical properties explains why this simple kitchen ingredient can visibly transform your skin by morning when applied correctly. What makes rice water effective for glass skin Rice water contains vitamins B, C and E along with minerals and amino…
The Chevron Houston Marathon is set to transform the city into a sprawling racecourse this weekend, bringing with it a comprehensive network of street closures that will affect commuters and residents across multiple neighborhoods. From downtown’s towering skyscrapers to the tree-lined streets of Memorial Park, Houston drivers should prepare for significant detours and delays as…
JD Vance probably didn’t expect a passing remark about Gavin Newsom to snowball into a viral moment that lived far beyond a cable news segment. The Vice President’s seemingly harmless joke landed as a thinly veiled dig at the California governor, leaving some to wonder whether it was less humor and more jealousy — or…
Every job presents challenges and stressful periods. Tight deadlines, difficult projects and occasional conflicts come with virtually any career. However, toxic work environments create persistent patterns of behavior that damage employee wellbeing, erode confidence and negatively impact mental and physical health over time. Recognizing the distinction between temporary workplace stress and systematic toxicity helps you…
Takeda’s purchase of pharmaceutical company Shire resulted in the largest revenue growth among the top 10 major deals in recent years, according to a December 2025 report on corporate acquisitions from digital business card provider Wave Connect. The pharmaceutical business raised its $2.1 billion turnover to nearly $13 billion, growing 43% each year since the…
From ancient rhythms to modern fusion, musical traditions reveal humanity’s shared need for sonic expression A mother in Mali sings her infant to sleep with melodies passed down through generations. Thousands of miles away in Japan, a shakuhachi flute player performs meditative pieces developed by monks centuries ago. In Brazil, drummers gather for a samba…
The wellness information overload has reached critical mass. Between social media influencers pushing supplements, alarming headlines about toxins in everything and conflicting advice about what to eat, knowing which health concerns deserve attention feels impossible. Twin brothers Dr. Chris and Dr. Xand van Tulleken understand this confusion intimately. As identical twin medical doctors, TV presenters…
Positive thinking culture promotes constant optimism suppressing natural emotional range. Marketing and self-help industries promote relentless positivity. Genuine emotions including sadness, anger, and fear get labeled negative. People suppress authentic responses seeking manufactured positivity. This suppression prevents authentic coping and healing. Toxic positivity denies legitimate emotional experiences. Grief becomes unacceptable weakness. Anxiety represents failure of…
