Influencers are hopping on a surprising wearable trend that requires a needle — do you need one?

Influencers have found their latest wellness obsession — and, once again, diabetics got there first. First, came GLP-1 drugs. Now, social media’s health gurus are borrowing another tool that’s been helping people with diabetes for decades, convinced it can unlock the secrets to eating better, training smarter and living longer. From fitness trainers to bestselling authors, influencers with millions of followers are embracing the trend and reporting back to their fans. But some doctors aren’t convinced people without diabetes have much to gain. The device at the center of the trend is a continuous glucose monitor, or CGM — a…

Why did Switzerland’s Breel Embolo receive a red card against Argentina?

Switzerland’s World Cup ended in controversial fashion in a referee decision that will be debated long after the tournament ends. Swiss striker Breel Embolo was shown a second yellow card for simulation in the 72nd minute of Saturday night’s controversial 3-1 quarterfinal loss to Argentina at Arrowhead Stadium, a decision…

Why did Argentina wear black arm bands in their quarterfinal match against Switzerland?

KANSAS CITY — During Argentina’s 3-1 tense victory over Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday night, one detail stood out against the Albiceleste’s iconic white-and-and-sky-blue jerseys: black armbands wrapped around every player’s and coaches’ sleeve. If you’re wondering why Lionel Messi and his…

DOJ opens probe into allegations against United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain

DETROIT — The Department of Justice is probing ​allegations that United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain took actions to improperly benefit his fiancée and retaliated against another ‌senior union member who objected to the actions, according to internal union documents reviewed by Reuters. The lead counsel for the federal watchdog…

Joe Buck passed on calling postseason MLB games for ESPN

Joe Buck is leaving postseason baseball in his past. The longtime play-by-play man revealed on “Sports Media with Richard Deitsch” that he was offered the chance to call playoff baseball on ESPN last year, but turned it down — and its a choice he’s still comfortable with. “As you and…

Antiseptic-tolerant germs spread through the air in hospitals, early study hints

A common antiseptic used to clean hospital patients’ skin can linger on surfaces for hours, creating breeding grounds for bacteria to become tolerant, or even gain resistance, to chemicals that usually kill them.Once they develop “tolerance,” bacteria can survive certain concentrations of chemicals more easily than their peers do, but…

Steph Curry’s jersey tops NBA’s best-selling list for 2025-26 season

Steph Curry only logged minutes in 43 games for the Warriors this season, but the lack of playing time has not impacted his popularity one bit. The NBA announced on Monday that the Warriors star’s jersey was the league’s top-selling one for the 2025-26 regular season. The league said the…

Oracle accused of targeting employees with stock options in recent layoffs

A former Oracle employee accused the tech giant of targeting workers “with outstanding stock options” in a recent round of layoffs — as the company reportedly offered its new chief financial officer a juicy $26 million stock package. A 30-year Oracle veteran recently took to LinkedIn as the Larry Ellison-led…

Pride flag can fly at Stonewall Monument as Trump admin reverses course

The Trump administration quietly settled a lawsuit seeking to restore a pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in the West Village, abruptly agreeing to allow the flag to fly. In a stunning reversal, federal attorneys agreed that the iconic gay rights monument can restore the flag that federal workers removed…

iPhone users warned to delete suspicious emails linked to iCloud storage scam

You’ve got mail (fraud). Consumer organizations are warning the world’s 1.8 billion iPhone users about a sinister email scam designed to pilfer personal info and loot banking details. According to reports, users receive seemingly legitimate messages informing them that their iCloud storage is full. The messages prompt victims to upgrade…

Lakers open as massive betting underdogs in playoff matchup with Rockets

Oddsmakers don’t seem to believe the Lakers have much of a chance to beat the Rockets in their upcoming postseason matchup. Los Angeles has opened up as a massive underdog against Houston, according to BetOnline. The gambling outlet has given the Rockets -750 odds to beat the Lakers, meaning bettors…

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