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“Don’t go breaking my heart.” When a loved one passes on and your heart aches — there’s a name for that, and apparently, men are more likely to die from it. The technical term for “broken heart syndrome” is takotsubo cardiomyopathy — and people are diagnosed with it when stress hormones like adrenaline prevent their…

As the United States and China reached an agreement to significantly reduce tariffs this week, the immediate threat of a trade war has lessened. But Wall Street has now turned its attention to a different issue: President Donald Trump’s tax agenda. “Lawmakers this week are debating Trump’s tax agenda, which includes extending the 2017 Tax…

In what organizers are calling the “world’s first” sperm race, a group of teenage entrepreneurs in Los Angeles staged a microscopic sporting event aimed at spotlighting declining male fertility. The competition was held at the Hollywood Palladium on Friday and was described as a unique effort to raise awareness through spectacle. $1.5 Million Raised by…

Children will eat significantly more calories in a day after watching just five minutes of junk food advertising, according to a groundbreaking study. Young people who saw or heard adverts for products high in saturated fat, sugar and salt consumed an average of 130 extra calories, equivalent to two slices of bread, the research found.…

The Surprising Strategy Behind Flight Compensation The question of why airlines sometimes offer money to change flights can surprise many passengers, especially when they hear the offer in person at the airport or on an aircraft through the announcement system. Just as surprising can be the incentive offered, as it can reach hundreds or even…

“We need to talk about Texas. “Home” Listings just hit 123,000 in April 2025. 53 percent higher than normal. And prices are now dropping across the state,” wrote Nick Gerli, a real estate analyst and the CEO of Reventure App, on X (formerly Twitter). According to Gerli, Texas has now become the fourth most oversupplied…

A Costco shopper recently went viral after returning a Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken that he described as “absolutely disgusting.” The shopper, a TikTok creator named Bryce (@brycehammond4), posted a video that raised serious concerns about the quality of the popular rotisserie item. “I’m so disgusted right now with Costco chicken,” he said at the…

Amazon releases a plethora of fresh items every month, and this May, there are tons of new clever home arrivals, starting at just $7. Just in time for summer, you can refresh your home, patio, and backyard with nifty cleaning gadgets, gardening tools, and organizers. They can all be found inside Amazon’s New Releases hub,…

A “sea change is underway in the global investment landscape.” The long-standing approach of value investing, most famously championed by Warren Buffett, is experiencing a resurgence. Unloved markets, particularly the UK, are now “back in favour.” As the article notes, “America’s tariffs have turned the fortunes of some of the world’s largest companies, with new…

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that India and Pakistan had agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” after a fourth day of strikes and counter-strikes against each other’s military installations. Pakistan’s foreign minister also confirmed the development, stating both countries had agreed to a ceasefire “with immediate effect.” Meanwhile, India’s foreign ministry said…