Upon reviewing an X-ray of an elderly woman’s painful knees, doctors made a startling discovery: her tissue contained hundreds of tiny, retained gold acupuncture needles. The 65-year-old patient from South Korea suffered from osteoarthritis and had sought acupuncture after conventional pain medication proved ineffective and caused stomach issues. Acupuncture is an alternative medical practice that…
The new Netflix documentary, *Return of the King: The Fall & Rise of Elvis Presley*, offers fans a revealing collection of untold stories and honest reflections. It particularly focuses on the historic 1968 NBC Comeback Special, a pivotal moment that revitalized his career. By the mid-1960s, Elvis felt trapped in a series of uninspiring Hollywood…
Kelly McGillis, born on July 9, 1957, in Newport Beach, California, was once celebrated as one of Hollywood’s most beautiful actresses. She studied at the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts and Juilliard before her breakthrough role in the 1985 film “Witness,” which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Her fame soared with her 1986…
Brad Pitt has recently opened up about his struggle with prosopagnosia, a neurological disorder that makes it difficult for him to recognize people’s faces. The 58-year-old actor suspects he has the condition but has not yet received an official diagnosis. Pitt shared that his difficulty in recognizing faces extends even to family members, which has…
I Paid for Two Seats — And I Deserved Them I’m Carly. I’m 32, and I live in a body the world feels entitled to comment on. I’m obese — not the “cute nickname” kind — the kind people openly judge. That’s why, when I fly alone, I always buy two seats. Not for comfort,…
Cooking rice might seem straightforward, but there’s a “little-known secret” that can elevate your rice from ordinary to extraordinary: using broth instead of water, along with a few aromatics. Ingredients and Preparation:Start with 1 cup of rice and 2 cups of broth (chicken, vegetable, or beef). Rinse the rice under cold water to remove excess…
The size of a spice tin can be more important than you think. McCormick & Co. is being sued by Watkins Inc. for allegedly reducing the amount of pepper in their tins by 25% while keeping the tin size the same. Watkins argues that this misleads customers into thinking they’re getting more pepper than they…
In a rare bipartisan move, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the No Tax on Tips Act. This bill seeks to eliminate federal taxes on tip income, aiming to provide direct financial relief to service industry workers. The legislation specifically targets employees in hospitality, food service, and delivery jobs. For many in these roles, tips constitute…
Following a tragic school shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed his gratitude for the support offered by President Trump. The incident resulted in the deaths of two children and left seventeen others injured. Governor Walz conveyed his deepest condolences to the families and communities devastated by this immense loss. He also took a…
Recent observations have raised public concern regarding President Donald Trump’s health. Notable among these was the appearance of a large bruise on his hand, which was subsequently covered with makeup. Further fueling these discussions was Trump’s recent diagnosis with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). This condition, which affects vein function in the legs, was confirmed around…