Toxic chemicals found in at-home hair dyes from L’Oréal, Revlon and more, says watchdog

There’s nothing pretty about this.  A watchdog group tested more than 20 top-selling at-home hair dyes and found toxic chemicals across the board — including a substance classified as a probable human carcinogen that showed up in every single one. “Harmful chemicals have no place in our everyday products,” Oriene Shin, safety advocacy manager at Consumer Reports (CR), which conducted the deep-dive, said in a press release. “Not in the dyes adults use to cover their grays. Not in the chalk kids use for school spirit day. Not anywhere.” Skin irritation is one of the most common complaints from hair…

Exclusive | NBA All-Star James Harden arrested with gun in Houston

NBA superstar James Harden was arrested in Houston on Saturday morning. The 36-year-old was taken into custody by the Houston Police Department at 3:41 a.m., according to court records obtained by The California Post, and booked on one misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying weapons. Harden, a former Los Angeles Clippers…

What is epididymitis? The Rock’s testicle health scare explained

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently got a scare that would rattle just about any man. While showering one Friday night, the 54-year-old actor and professional wrestler discovered a painful lump on his left testicle, sending his mind racing. Days later, his doctor told him it could be one of two…

USMNT avoids another kit disaster with flag-inspired ‘Stripes’ look

The United States men’s national team made a statement on Friday. Not with their performance, their tactical adjustments, or effort. But with their jersey. For the first time in decades, the players genuinely love what they’re wearing on the pitch during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In their opening match…

Has all the water on Earth been peed before?

As water molecules move around the planet through the water cycle, they take on many forms, moving from solid to liquid to gas and back again. They can make up snowpacks melting in the spring, a river rushing to the ocean, clouds carried on sea breezes, and even pee flushed…

Tobias Myers closing in on Mets return but role remains up in air

Tobias Myers is close to rejoining the Mets, but it won’t be as a fully stretched out starting pitcher. The right-hander was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse two weeks ago, at which time team officials indicated Myers could be lengthened into a starter. In his most recent outing on Thursday, he…

US launches new strikes on ‘multiple targets’ in Iran, CENTCOM says

The US military launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran Wednesday evening, hours after President Trump warned additional attacks on the Islamic Republic were coming to try and force Tehran to re-enter serious peace negotiations. “U.S. Central Command [CENTCOM] forces began launching additional self-defense strikes today at 5:15 p.m.…

Yankees test Jasson Dominguez in right field with Aaron Judge sidelined

The Martian is learning to inhabit a new planet. Jasson Domínguez played right field Tuesday at Triple-A and was scheduled to do so again Wednesday, according to Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Dominguez has never played right field in the majors — and only done so once in his minor-league career…

Cracker Barrel shares surge 23% on upbeat sales forecast as logo controversy fades

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store shares rose 23% on Wednesday after it reported a second straight quarter of surprise profit and lifted its annual targets, signaling that the restaurant chain is moving on from a tumultuous period of backlash around its logo change. Store traffic was improving gradually, and consumers were responding to the company’s…

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