Sure it’s IBS? Lesser-known stomach issue often misdiagnosed

You shouldn’t have to stomach a constantly upset stomach. Bloating, gas and discomfort are often dismissed as harmless digestive issues, but they can sometimes signal more serious health problems. “Normalizing chronic symptoms like bloating, discomfort or irregular bowel habits can delay diagnosis of underlying conditions such as SIBO, IBS, celiac disease or even inflammatory bowel … Read more

Meta Platforms’ shares rise as revenue beats forecasts on boost from AI tools

Meta Platforms rode strong advertising performance to beat analysts’ revenue estimates for the first quarter and match expectations for the next quarter on Wednesday, assuaging concerns from investors over tariff-related economic growth fears. Shares of the company were up nearly 6% in extended trading. The Facebook and Instagram parent company reported revenue of $42.31 billion for the … Read more

Southwest Airlines joins rivals Delta, United in cutting flights, scrapping forecasts

Southwest Airlines became the latest US carrier on Wednesday to withdraw its financial forecast as President Trump’s trade war has created the biggest uncertainty for the industry since the COVID-19 pandemic. With little clarity on how consumers will behave in the face of a potentially worsening economy, airlines are struggling to accurately forecast their business. Travel is a discretionary item for many … Read more

TikTok star Dominque McShain dead at 21 after colon cancer battle, telling fans she only had ‘days, weeks to live’

A 21-year-old TikTok star has died from colon cancer after she announced to her followers earlier this month that she was given weeks to live by her doctor. Dominique McShain’s death was confirmed by PEOPLE on Wednesday, a year after the New Zealand-based influencer revealed she had been diagnosed with incurable colorectal cancer last April. … Read more

Trump received 18 written offers from countries on trade, won’t allow ‘rushed deals,’ top econ adviser says

The Trump administration has received 18 “written offers” from foreign trade ministers so far this week, according to the White House’s top economic adviser. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett stressed that the Trump administration won’t be “rushed” into getting those deals across the finish line and praised the rapid progress being made. “It’s going … Read more

‘I need to step back’

Fyre sale. Plans for Fyre Festival 2 went up in smoke Wednesday after its creator Billy McFarland revealed he was putting the Fyre brand up for sale, effectively cancelling the doomed music event. News of the sale, which includes the company’s “trademarks, IP, digital assets, media reach, and cultural capital,” was shared on Fyre Festival’s Instagram … Read more

Gen Z grads ghost jobs over missing salary info

Ghosting is not just for romantic partners. If job interviewers won’t cough up the cash convo, these fresh-faced applicants vanish faster than you can say “entry-level benefits.” Nearly half — 44%, to be exact — of Gen Z college grads say they’ve been turned off by interviews that didn’t mention a salary range, sometimes by … Read more