The Ukrainian-born beauty queen who sparked a debate on cultural identity by being named Miss Japan has relinquished her title just two weeks after being crowned. Karolina Shiino, the first person of predominantly European heritage to win the xedMiss Nippon contest (which takes its title from the country’s Japanese name), announced her decision to step … Read more
NEW YORK — Derry Oliver was in fifth grade when she first talked to her mom about seeing a therapist. She was living in Georgia with her brother while her mom was in New York scoping out jobs and apartments ahead of moving the family. It was a rough year apart. Oliver, now 17, was … Read more
Strokes can happen to anyone at any time, no matter their age or family history. According to the American Heart Association, strokes have continued to increase among adults 49 and younger over the past 30 years. Over the past decade, there has been a 44 per cent increase in the number of younger people hospitalised … Read more
If you’ve been waiting to score a bodysuit from Skims, now is your moment, girlina. This versatile, super-soft piece features a high neck and a body-molding fit that wears like a charm. Pair it with the aforementioned T-Shirt Bra, a belt, and your favorite jeans. Skims Fits Everybody Square Neck Body Suit Skims Fits Everybody … Read more
A South Korean company is ready to pay millions of dollars to help fix the country’s abysmally low birth rate. Construction firm Booyoung Group, based in Seoul, plans to pay employees 100 million Korean won ($A115,000) each time they have a baby, it said on Monday. It will also pay out a total of seven … Read more
WARNING: This article contains distressing content. A young mum has told of the harrowing moment she woke to find her toddler gasping for air in the middle of the night when he became entangled in a chunk of her long hair as they slept. Madi, from Melbourne, shared distressing pictures showing a deep strangulation mark … Read more
A mum has stunned the internet with a “satisfying” video showing how she deep cleans her Dyson vacuum cleaner. Queensland nurse Leanne filmed herself removing a thick layer of dust from the vacuum’s filter, bin and brush head. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: How mum deep cleans her Dyson vacuum. For more Lifestyle related news and … Read more
What if you were able to have your favourite song basically on speed dial, ready to go any moment that calls for it? What’s known as a “Spotify tattoo” has made that possible. On Spotify, every piece of content has a series of unique sound bars known as a Spotify code, meant for sharing the … Read more
It’s not uncommon for Emily McLaren’s neighbours to see the 14-year-old hauling around bags full of glass bottles and aluminium cans. Embracing the NSW government’s 10-cent “return and earn” scheme, the teen last year cashed in more than 20,000 containers — raising $2,000 to fund a trip to New Zealand. This year, Emily has her … Read more
NEW ORLEANS — NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Carnival season 2024 entered its final days in New Orleans on Friday as a parade of “fabulous women and the men who support them” walked the narrow streets of the old French Quarter handing out hand-decorated bras. The krewe of “Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends” is one of … Read more
