What is the ‘Gen Alpha melody’? ‘Stolen’ tune inspires copycat hits
You likely already know this little ditty.
In 2019, Carl Martin, a Danish musician and musicology student, sat down to compose a song and struck what he...
These 8 tips might save homes from burglaries
In Argentina, authorities recently arrested three Chilean men wanted in the US in connection with a South American theft group accused of burglarizing the homes of professional athletes.
Federal...
Taco bell workers say cyclospora rumors leading to pay cuts
They’re having a Crunchwrap crisis.
A wave of anguished posts on the r/TacoBell subreddit has pulled back the tortilla wrap on Taco Bell turmoil, with gutted schedules,...
‘Sober-curious’ Gen Z is choosing quality over quantity
The alcohol industry has long relied on young adults eventually becoming regular drinkers. Now, Gen Z is forcing the industry to shift as they embrace “sober-curious” lifestyles and...
Screen time can have dire effects on children’s development: officials
As screens compete for families’ attention, children’s development is paying the price, top federal health officials warn.
Early and excessive screen time can trigger severe neurocognitive delays in young children,...
Depression-era Little Debbie snack that built a family-run bakery still has Americans hooked
What began as a 5-cent snack sold during the Great Depression has grown into one of Little Debbie’s best-selling treats more than 90 years later.
The Oatmeal...
My brother-in-law cut off the family — but still expects his parents to bankroll...
DEAR ABBY: My husband’s brother, “Hank,” has estranged himself from the family. He’s married with two children but has little to no contact with his mom,...
Annoyed customer accuses McDonald’s of shrinkflation
They’re not loving it.
McDonald’s is getting flak for supposedly joining other restaurant chains and supermarkets in jumping on the shrinkflation bandwagon.
The fired-up conversation was sparked by...
Lake Tahoe homeowners deploy new strategy against bear crisis
Forget security systems, Nevada wildlife officials have found a fur-covered solution to Lake Tahoe’s growing black bear problem.
As wealthy homeowners around the lake battle increasingly brazen...
Skipping sleep may pack on pounds faster than you think, new study finds
Regularly cutting back on sleep could cause the number on the scale to creep up, according to new research.
A study published in the Annals of Internal...
