I’m obsessed with Korean skincare — I spend thousands a year and plan vacations around it

A K-beauty obsessive plans her holidays around trips to 24-hour Korean spas — and spends thousands chasing perfect skin. Uwu Tofu, 29, became fixated on beauty after suffering from acne and feeling like an “ugly kid.” “I remember in seventh grade, when I felt my ugliest, I thought, ‘I’m going to make a business plan on aesthetic improvements so that by the time I hit college I’m going to be the hottest person ever,’ ” the Texan recalled. “I was thinking, ‘OK, I have braces and acne right now. By year eight my braces will be off, and then in…

Steph Curry ties LeBron James with epic piece of history

Steph Curry continues to put himself in the greatness category. During the Warriors’ 119-114 victory against the host Timberwolves on Wednesday night, Curry put himself into the same scoring category as LeBron James. Curry tied James at 15 games for 40-point game performances past the age of 35 years old.…

How much income Americans need to retire comfortably in every state

Households around the country are facing financial stress amid persistent inflation, and retirees facing rising expenses need to ensure their income streams can cover costs. Americans derive their retirement income from a variety of sources, which can include personal retirement savings, such as through a 401(k) plan or IRA, as…

Popular sugar substitute linked to increased heart attack and stroke risk

People who consume greater amounts of a popular artificial sweetener could face a greater risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study suggests. The research, which was presented at the ESC Cardiology Congress in Germany this week, showed that higher levels of xylitol in the blood were associated with an increased…

Trump calls on Congress to ‘save’ Hollywood with federal tax breaks

President Trump wants to make Hollywood great again — with a federal tax break. On Monday, Trump called on Congress to quickly approve a nationwide tax incentive for film and television production, throwing his weight behind a rare bipartisan push to lure entertainment jobs back to the US. “I am…

Bill Simmons admits to proxy betting on FanDuel in a shocking revelation

Bill Simmons couldn’t hedge the truth. The Ringer founder and longtime FanDuel partner admitted he used his daughter’s boyfriend to place bets through his FanDuel account — a practice prohibited by the sportsbook and Massachusetts gambling regulations. Simmons, who confessed to the violation on his eponymous podcast on Sunday night,…

California midterms will decide fate of controversial new mileage tax: state rep

California’s November midterm elections could determine whether a controversial tax charging motorists for every mile they drive moves forward. State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio warns that Democrats could use their two-thirds majority in the state Legislature to advance a statewide mileage-based tax, and says that breaking that supermajority in the 2026…

Costco’s new California location nears completion as opening date revealed

Southern California bulk shoppers, get your carts ready. Costco’s highly anticipated warehouse in Camarillo is officially in the home stretch of construction, with an opening date listed as October 30, 2026. Fresh photos shared on Sunday by local outlet Conejo Valley Guide show the massive store looking increasingly close to…

Raw cat and dog food recalled nationwide over salmonella, listeria risk

Northwest Naturals is recalling nearly 2,000 pounds of raw cat and dog food after federal testing found salmonella and listeria monocytogenes contamination in two chicken products distributed nationwide. The Portland, Oregon-based company is voluntarily recalling 53 cases, or 1,272 pounds, of Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe and 19 cases, or 684 pounds, of Northwest…

Aaron Donald drops two-word signature warning on new Rams trading card

“I’m back!” Those are the two words Aaron Donald wrote to the NFL World to announce he was officially coming out of retirement and the phrase has now been etched on the 1-of-1 version of his newest Topps Now trading card. On Sunday, the three-time Defensive Player of the Year…

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