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Pew Research Center
Stupid people are loud and proud: study
New York Post - By Marisa Dellatto
The most outspoken people “know the least but think they know the most,” according to science. A new study shows that people with the most extreme …
Xbox
Xbox players are better at gaming than PS4 and PC owners: Survey
New York Post - By Christian Gollayan
Xbox players are better at video games than people who own PS4 or PC, according to a new survey. LG commissioned a new survey that asked 14,000 people …
Royal Caribbean
Man jumps off cruise ship for Instagram
New York Post - By Kara Godfrey
A passenger traveling on a Royal Caribbean ship has been banned for life from the cruise line after jumping from an 11th-floor balcony for a prank …
Personal Organizing
How to declutter without asking if everything ‘sparks joy’
New York Post - By Alessandra Malito
Forget New Year’s. Decluttering guru Marie Kondo may be the inspiration for millions of Americans to clean the house and ditch unused swag. But how …
Sexual Harassment
UN health chief orders probe after agency accused of racism, sexism
New York Post - By Associated Press
LONDON — The head of the World Health Organization has ordered an internal investigation into allegations the UN health agency is rife with racism, …
South Sudan
More than half of the world’s coffee is in danger of extinction
New York Post - By Lauren Tousignant
Over half of the world’s coffee is currently at risk of extinction due to climate change, deforestation, disease and drought, according to a new …
Middle School
This state may require schools to teach kids about climate change
New York Post - By Associated Press
HARTFORD, Conn. — A legislative proposal in Connecticut would mandate instruction on climate change in public schools statewide, beginning in …
Offbeat News
Woman’s strange encounter is basically real-life ‘You’ ordeal
New York Post - By Rebecca Flood
A woman got more than she bargained for after briefly chatting with a stranger on a train. Lynda Lorraine revealed a bizarre text exchange where a man …
Menstruation
Most parents are uncomfortable talking with their daughters about periods
New York Post - By Zoya Gervis
One in five parents feels unprepared for their daughter’s first period, according to new research. And while some do feel they have a plan, only half …
Social Security
FBI records, emails, Social Security numbers exposed in huge data leak
New York Post - By Lukas Mikelionis
A massive data leak has been discovered at the Oklahoma Securities Commission, in which millions of records — including files related to sensitive …
Selling
‘World’s hottest grandma’ releases topless calendar
New York Post - By Rebecca Flood
Gina Stewart, dubbed the “world’s hottest grandmother,” has released a fully topless version of her saucy calendar. Stewart, 48, teased the calendar …
Kids who travel will be more successful, says survey
New York Post - By Christian Gollayan
Want your kids to excel at school and become successful? Take them on vacation. A new survey of teachers found that 74 percent of educators believe …
Los Angeles
It just got easier to buy young blood using PayPal
New York Post - By Raquel Laneri
Ever wanted to have the blood of young virgins coursing through your old, withered veins? Well, you’re in luck, because Ambrosia, the controversial …
Cancer Cells
Breast cancer cells can be turned into fat: mouse study
New York Post - By Jane Ridley
Scientists in Switzerland have made a breakthrough by turning cancer in mice into harmless fat. The development came after they treated the rodents …
Swimwear
The 25-year-old man who’s built a bikini empire
New York Post - By Christian Gollayan
This 25-year-old makes a six-figure annual income selling bikinis online. And no, he’s not a glamorous, bronzed Instagram model with a sexy bikini …
Offbeat News
Doctors ask that you please not put parsley in your vagina
New York Post - By Miranda Larbi
Wellness warriors seem to be obsessed with telling women to stick random things into their vaginas. And the latest piece of bizarre advice suggests …
Dresses
Husband’s heartwarming reason he owns 55,000 dresses
New York Post - By Suzy Weiss
The largest dress collection in the world isn’t in a designer’s warehouse: It’s at Paul and Margot Brockmann’s house. “If I saw a dress that I really …
New Jersey
Man is accidentally invited to stranger’s bachelor party, winds up getting actual invite
New York Post - By Associated Press
MONTPELIER, Vt. — An email about a bachelor party sent to the wrong person has led to an Arizona man taking a trip to a Vermont ski resort to attend …
Diets
Experts unveil plans to overhaul the world’s diet
New York Post - By Associated Press
A hamburger a week, but no more — that’s about as much red meat people should eat to do what’s best for their health and the planet, according to a …
The red flags to watch out for before you get married
New York Post - By Catherine Kast
More than 55,000 single men and women have applied to be on Lifetime’s “Married at First Sight,” a reality show in its eighth season that puts a …
Sex and the City
I tried to be an NYC socialite — and it ruined my life
New York Post - By Jane Ridley
Dropping by Chase on her lunch break in Manhattan, Lauren West-Rosenthal argued her case for a loan. “I want to quit my job and pay off my credit-card …
Hypnosis
‘Erotic hypnosis’ hands-free orgasms can be better than real thing
New York Post - By Laurie Jade Woodruff as told to Hayley Richardson
As I lie on my bed with the lights dimmed, a man’s deep, sexy voice oozes out of my phone’s speaker while a black and white swirling pattern occupies …
Las Vegas
You can now get married at this Instagram-friendly wedding chapel
New York Post - By Christian Gollayan
Couples who want to get married to spruce up their Instagram feed can soon do so at this black-and-white chapel. The “Til Death Do Us Part” …
Mental Disorders
The scientific reasons why men are more violent than women
New York Post - By Jarryd Bartle
Why are men violent? Worldwide statistics show that men are responsible for the vast majority of violence globally. But what causes men to commit …
Boeing
Rich people are spending $15K to sleep better on flights
New York Post - By Catey Hill
Sleep is a luxury — even for the rich. Indeed, private jet companies tell Marketwatch that a better night’s rest is one of the top demands of their …
Mardi Gras
Facebook slammed for blocking Mardi Gras cake ad over ‘nudity’
New York Post - By James Rogers
A Facebook post promoting a competition for traditional Mardi Gras cakes has fallen foul of the social network’s censors, according to the contest’s …
Offbeat News
Papa Murphy’s restaurant closes after manager caught napping
New York Post - By Alexandra Deabler
A California Papa Murphy’s pizza restaurant has been closed after a photo went viral showing an alleged employee taking a nap inside the store’s …
Salaries & Wages
Stay-at-home moms deserve $160K salary, survey says
New York Post - By Christian Gollayan
Turns out, you can put a price on motherhood. A new survey by Salary.com gathered “a handful of jobs that reflect a day in the life of a mom” and …
Horse Racing (U.S.)
Sculpture of Satan snapping selfie sparks outrage in Spain
New York Post - By Lucia I. Suarez Sang
A city in central Spain is embroiled in controversy over the proposed installation of a sculpture of Satan that critics have said is just too …