Donald Trump’s latest effort to fleece his feeble-minded flock doesn’t go far enough. A month after hawking gold high-top sneakers for $400, Trump is trying to capitalize on the Easter weekend with his “God Bless the U.S.A. Bible.” “Happy Holy Week! Let’s Make America Pray Again,” Trump wrote on his social media site. “As we […]
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Is it rude to ditch your partner at TSA PreCheck? A couple’s airport dilemma sparks debate
Fairy tales would have us believe that true love can overcome any obstacle. That is, unless the obstacle is the airport security line. Then, it’s every traveler for themselves. In a post published on March 20, a Reddit user asked the popular advice subreddit “Am I the A**hole” whether he was in the wrong for […]
Ditch the salon and snag this ‘godsend’ permanent hair-removal tool while it’s over 40% off
Something we can all agree on: Unwanted body hair is frustrating. Sure, you can wax and shave regularly, but who has time for all that? That’s why a growing number of people are turning to intense pulse light (IPL) hair removal. This technology zaps unwanted hairs permanently, saving you a ton of time, money and […]
Indiana University officials ditch plan to split off Kinsey Institute, known for its sex research
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana University’s board of trustees abandoned a proposal to turn the Kinsey Institute into a nonprofit Friday, dispelling monthslong uncertainty over the future of the famous sex research center targeted by Republican lawmakers. Lawmakers blocked state dollars from going to the institute last year in a Republican-sponsored measure. The legislation prompted a […]
Your plastic cutting board is releasing microplastics that can get into food. Does that mean you should ditch it?
The cleanliness of cutting boards is a long-debated food safety issue, given that both wood and plastic — the most common cutting board materials — can easily harbor bacteria. New research shows that using plastic cutting boards can release microplastics. So how concerned should you be? A 2023 study published in the journal Environmental Science […]
If You Want to Lower Your Heart Attack Risk, There’s One Habit You Should Ditch ASAP
Woman holding a small red heart In the U.S., someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. It’s shocking, right? Considering how common—and serious—having a heart attack is, it’s natural to want to know how to reduce your risk of having one. Here’s the good news: The vast majority of heart attacks are preventable. The […]
Ditch the business-focused downtown model for the mixed use urban neighborhood of the future
Last week’s announcements that Fifth Third Bank and Humana would be leaving their downtown office towers bolstered the narrative that downtown Louisville is doomed. In reality, this moment is best thought of as a chance to acknowledge that the old model of commuter-centric, business-focused downtowns is done for. Louisville has a chance to be a […]
Ditch the salon and snag this ‘godsend’ permanent hair-removal tool while it’s nearly 70% off
Something we can all agree on: Unwanted body hair is frustrating. Sure, you can wax and shave regularly, but who has time for all that? That’s why a growing number of people are turning to intense pulse light (IPL) hair removal. This technology zaps unwanted hairs permanently, saving you a ton of time, money and […]
This Valentine’s Day, ditch the bouquet for a rosy Yankee Candle that’ll last 150 hours — it’s down to $28
Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away — have you gotten your special someone a gift yet? It’s okay, there’s still time! And while we have your attention, might we recommend the lovely Fresh Cut Roses-scented Yankee Candle? It comes in a large 22-ounce glass jar, making it a beautiful accessory they’ll love looking […]
Sober driver ‘forgets’ 405 closure and crashes nose-first into ditch
A driver chose to ignore the cones marking the northbound 405 closure and crashed nose-first into a ditch Sunday morning. “So… NB 405 to NE 85th is closed this weekend for construction,” said Washington State Trooper Rick Johnson. Law enforcement says the driver was not impaired or injured. Apparently they just “forgot” it was closed, […]
Deliciously Ella founder on why we need to ditch the ‘all-or-nothing’ mindset to live a healthier life
Ella Mills – who created the Deliciously Ella empire – gets why the stranger aspects of wellness tend to hit the headlines. “I completely understand that – I really do,” Mills, 32, says. “What’s interesting to talk about tends to be slightly weirder, wackier or more out there – like the millionaire that’s trying to […]
Australia struggles to ditch SUV habit even as electric vehicle sales hit record
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) – Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia hit an all-time high in 2023, according to the country’s automotive association, however light vehicle sales remained dominated by emissions-intensive trucks and sports utility vehicles (SUVs). Battery-electric vehicles were 7.2% of all vehicles sold last year, more than double the 3.1% recorded in […]