Riddle me this: Is the sugar in an apple really the same as the sugar in candy? When it comes to sugar and your health, the answer isn’t as simple as you might think. There’s plenty of confusion about different types of sugars and how to read a nutrition label to make healthier choices. To help test your sugar smarts, Emily Case, a registered dietitian at Northwell Health, provided two sets of statements, each containing two truths and a lie, to help us better understand how the sugars in our food affect our health. Round #1: Can you find the…
Humanoid robots in Beijing have beaten a number of men’s athletics world records at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games, claiming high-water marks in the 100-meter sprint, the 400 m, 1,500 m and high jump. While these performances aren’t official replacements for the human records, as the robots competed under…
This was the season in which Pete Crow-Armstong broke out. The year in which Cam Schlittler chiseled himself as an ace. A 2026 when the White Sox rose from the depths. But what we will remember most is this being the year of the disappointing teams — emphasis on the…
Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Quiet luxury may have dominated fashion conversations for the past few years, but a new aesthetic is taking over, and it has a lot more personality. Dubbed ‘rich divorcée’ style, the…
Cyclospora had quite the summer. The parasite was linked to an outbreak involving iceberg lettuce that sickened people with a particularly miserable symptom: watery, explosive diarrhea. For anyone who got sick, the good news is that cyclospora infections can be treated. But foodborne illnesses don’t always run dry when the…
Archaeologists were excavating in a Roman-period cemetery in Poland when they came across something extremely unusual: the grave of a man who was buried with two decapitated human heads, a necklace made from 42 mammal teeth, and a battle ax. That ax provided an important clue: He was actually from…
As Walker Kessler walked onto UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night, he stepped into the biggest spotlight he’s been under recently. And as the Lakers’ marquee addition of the summer, the attention on Kessler will only grow as the start of the 2026-27 NBA season nears. As part…
California, here we come? The O.C. has been off the air for almost 20 years, but that hasn’t stopped fans — and former cast members — from speculating about a possible reboot. After Rachel Bilson (a.k.a. Summer Roberts) and Melinda Clarke (a.k.a. Julie Cooper-Nichol) launched their rewatch podcast, “Welcome to…
The revolution is getting a real-estate glow-up! The New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America is ditching its dingy Lower East Side headquarters and spending $22,000 a month on two new offices — in Midtown and Bed-Stuy. Co-chair Grace Mausser broke the news to her comrades at…
Raiders fans are expecting star tight end Brock Bowers to eat on the field this season. Bowers is certainly eating more than his fair share off the field, albeit not from his fiancée, Cameron Newell. Raiders punter Adam Cole’s wife, Kylie, is hosting a podcast series on the team’s YouTube…
The O.C. alum Ben McKenzie isn’t necessarily shutting the door on his time as Ryan Atwood for good. Speaking to Australia’s KIIS 1065 on Friday, September 4, McKenzie, 47, admitted he would be open to a reboot of the series. “I don’t know that there has ever been serious talks,…
Over a century ago, German pathologist Georg Schmorl documented a strange phenomenon: cells from fetuses that had moved into the mother during pregnancy. He had discovered microchimerism — where the cells from one individual move into another and set up shop.In the past few decades, scientists’ understanding of microchimerism has…
Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris scored a big legal win on Thursday night. But they won’t be on the field on Saturday. The two LSU football players — both of whom spent time with NFL teams this summer — were not added to the Tigers’ roster ahead of the season…
Real Housewives of Orange County’s Shannon Beador had a sassy reaction to news her former costar, Alexis Bellino, had her first facelift. Speaking to E! News on Friday, September 4, Shannon, 62, was asked what she thought about Alexis, 49, going under the knife. (Alexis and Shannon had beef after…
The Romans are well known for their aqueducts, which brought water to their cities and settlements.These aqueducts sometimes ran for very long distances. For instance, the aqueduct of Valens, which brought water to the city of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), was 250 miles (400 kilometers) long, according to a statement from…
Another huge halftime lead. More crazy efficiency from quarterback Jayden Maiava. Further fodder for Trent Mosley’s case as the top freshman receiver in the country. The only significant difference between No. 14 USC’s 39-0 blowout of Fresno State on Friday at the Coliseum and its season opener six days earlier?…
Ben Shelton is the latest star player at the U.S. Open to work the late, late-night shift — and win. Shelton, the No. 8 seed, outlasted a pesky Denis Shapovalov 7-6 (3), 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4 in the third round of the U.S. Open on Friday night — and into…
Dolly Parton’s sister Stella Parton is taking aim at some of the reactions to her sibling’s death. Posting a lengthy statement via Instagram on Friday, September 4, Stella, 77, condemned the use of “AI and endless garbage” and “snarky tweets” that have been posted online. “Sadly, because of the way…
The US Justice Department’s antitrust division was directed earlier this week to pause all work with the Canadian government as the trade dispute between the neighboring nations intensifies, according to a report. The chief of the antitrust division’s international section, Lynda Marshall, ordered officials on Wednesday to halt all cooperation on cases…
Kodai Senga eventually found his 2026 niche but his role for next season remains uncertain, David Stearns said. The high-octane but high-variance righty flamed out of the Mets rotation by the middle of the season, owning a 10.08 ERA after a June 23 start. But given a look in the…
Patrick Clancy and his legal team are reacting to a judge’s decision to declare a mistrial in his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy’s murder case. “Patrick Clancy is grateful to the Court and to the jurors for their hard work, their commitment and their perseverance,” Patrick’s attorney David Meier said in a…
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, believes that fear of a rising wave of progressives is paralyzing possible bipartisan work on permitting reform that would otherwise create fertile ground for collaboration. “That dynamic is dangerous right now because they are terrified of the extreme left. Finding a middle ground on ideological issues…
Andy Green seems set on keeping the interim tag on his managerial role. And even as the Mets continue to play well with Green in the dugout, both he and the organization are prepared for him to go back to the front office in the offseason, as Green is looking…
Counting On alum Joy-Anna Duggar decided to wait to publicly announce her pregnancy — and she wouldn’t have it any other way. “Thank you all so much for the love on our pregnancy announcement,” Duggar, 28, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, September 2. “We are over the moon…
Vice President JD Vance said Thursday he knew of no “special security concern” that would lead President Trump to skip next week’s 25th anniversary commemoration of the 9/11 attacks at Ground Zero — before joking he was looking forward to “intellectual conversations” with former President Joe Biden. Trump will attend…
The taps will soon run dry at yet another Southern California brewery. Prohibition Brewing Company — a family-owned staple that spent the last decade and a half serving pints to thirsty locals in North County San Diego — announced the doors will shut for good at the end of this month,…
Archaeologists excavating in eastern Serbia have discovered the remains of a lavish and uniquely constructed Roman bath that once belonged to an emperor. The suite of rooms — which included heated floors, three bathing pools and a sauna — was uncovered at the bottom of a tower within an imperial…
The US Open shared a public notice regarding photography amid debates on influencers and etiquette at the tennis tournament in New York. “Please refrain from the use of flash photography or other lighting during match play. Thank you and enjoy the tennis!” a sign posted outside of Louis Armstrong Stadium…
The events leading to NHL prospect Matthew Mayich’s heat stroke and subsequent hospitalization are now under formal police investigation, according to The Athletic. The police department at Arizona State University — where Mayich, 21, is a sophomore on the Sun Devils hockey team — is determining whether any criminal acts…
California’s largest utility is putting billions of dollars in planned investments on ice as its CEO lashes out at Sacramento over the state’s wildfire liability rules — warning that the company can no longer afford to move forward at its current pace. PG&E announced Wednesday it plans to defer approximately $2…
Food delivery startup Wonder said it slashed 150 jobs – or 7% of its workforce – this week to invest in robotics and automation. Helmed by serial entrepreneur Marc Lore – who founded Jet.com and Diapers.com and headed up Walmart.com until 2021 – Wonder operates 140 retail locations in the…
Continuing to add to their depth, the Giants on Thursday signed veteran linebacker Malik Harrison to their practice squad. Harrison, 28, has plenty of familiarity with head coach John Harbaugh. Harrison was a 2020 third-round pick of Harbaugh’s Ravens out of Ohio State. He played five seasons in Baltimore and…
The cast of MobLand will all be returning for season 2 — but who will be part of season 3 after rumors of a cast member being fired? The hit crime drama, which premiered in 2025, follows Harry (Tom Hardy) as a fixer working for the Harrigan crime family led…
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is popping up across the US to stump for candidates in battleground states — but many see her support as more of a curse than a gift. As Harris looks to strengthen her national profile ahead of a potential 2028 run for the White House,…
They’re checking out. Slumping sneaker seller Nike shuttered of a total of 11 of its U.S. stores in July alone, according to a report — including one location in a popular upscale shopping center in Northern California. The closures impacted states across the country, including Texas, New Jersey, Illinois, North Carolina,…
Could a weight loss shot be a fountain of youth? A new study could point to major longevity benefits for humans who take GLP-1s. Researchers compared mice who took the drug in Ozempic and Wegovy to mice who didn’t — and found improvement across their blood, appearance and behavior. Most…
The Los Angeles Lakers entered their post-LeBron James era this summer after the four-time NBA champion informed the team he wouldn’t be returning for the 2026-27 season. There are contrasting opinions on how the Lakers will perform without the 41-year-old superstar, who spent eight consecutive seasons with LA. But former…
Dancing With the Stars pro Sasha Farber broke his silence after being absent from the season 35 lineup. Farber, 42, posted a TikTok on Wednesday, September 2, after ABC confirmed the full list of pros and celebrities competing for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy on the upcoming season. In the…
WASHINGTON — Sen. Susan Collins set social media ablaze this week with an arch remark about Democrat Troy Jackson’s longtime romance with his second cousin, which has produced two adult children. “I’m not going to bring up the fact that the mother of his two children is his second cousin.…
Stocks jumped Thursday while Treasury yields and oil prices dipped after a Fed governor signaled he wants to keep interest rates flat – lowering the odds of a rate hike this month. The Dow Jones Industrial rose 580 points, or 1.1%, by about 1:20 p.m. ET — on track for…
How does one get some of the most famous thighs in video game history? The actress playing Chun-Li in the upcoming Street Fighter movie, Callina Liang, took the responsibility very seriously. “[I] strengthened my legs a lot and changed my diet drastically,” the Canadian actress told Empire magazine in August.…
The Jets announced their six captains for the 2026 season, as selected by their teammates. Quarterback Geno Smith, guard Joe Tippmann, linebacker Demario Davis, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, defensive tackle Harrison Phillips and wide receiver/punt returner Isaiah Williams all were picked. Davis, Smith and Fitzpatrick are all new to the Jets…
Bachelor Nation fan favorite Tyler Cameron is setting the record straight on his past dance experience before tackling the Dancing With the Stars ballroom competition. Cameron, 33, revealed on the Thursday, September 3, episode of Hulu’s “Get Real” podcast that he nearly earned a dance minor in college. “I was…
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