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 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
In a galaxy far, far away… After the release of the sequel trilogy films that concluded the Skywalker Saga in 2019, “Star Wars” pivoted to television — and the results have been a mixed bag. Some of the Disney+ shows, including “The Mandalorian” spinoff “The Book of Boba Fett” and the Leslye Headland series “The Acolyte,” … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
We’ll give you the bad news first. Research shows 48% of women and 36% of men will experience a stroke or develop dementia or depression at some point in their lives. The good news is that a new study says you can significantly control the risk of developing one or more of these conditions by … Read more
Experts have issued a new warning over “dangerous” vapes with built-in video games branded a “flagrant attempt to target kids”. Described as “smart vapes,” the devices make it possible for users to access pre-installed games, receive and make calls, play music and track fitness. A number of products are available online, with names such as … Read more