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How Well Will You Age? Check Your Grip Strength
During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85, hangs in the air, firmly grasping a trapeze bar, answering questions and smiling, no less. He manages it all in a plaid button-up shirt instead of gym clothes. “Several of my peers are having health issues,” he says. “I’ve been fortunate with all of that in recent years.”…
Read MoreMichael Bolton’s Daughter Reveals Symptoms That Led to His Brain Cancer Diagnosis
Michael Bolton‘s behavior during a family outing played a role in his brain cancer diagnosis. As the “When a Man Loves a Woman” singer’s daughter Taryn Bolotin recently recalled, the 72-year-old raised eyebrows when he began bowling out of turn in November 2023. “That was when we were like, ‘Something’s wrong with his brain,’” the…
Read MoreThis is the wealthiest resident in Texas, new Forbes report shows
(NEXSTAR) — While you may feel a momentary flush of wealth after receiving an “extra” paycheck in May, there are others continuing to amass millions and billions of dollars thanks to investments, entrepreneurship, and inheritances — including some in your own state. Forbes has once again scoured the ranks of the richest people in America…
Read MoreLyft CEO David Risher Says His Company Is Gaining Market Share Against Uber
David Risher has been CEO of Lyft since 2023. Courtesy Lyft With the help of new product rollouts and a renewed focus on customer service, Lyft (LYFT) CEO David RIsher says his company is beginning to close the gap with Uber (UBER), which continues to dominate the ride-sharing market. “We’re beginning to make some inroads…
Read More10 Best CBD Oil for Dogs: Best for Anxiety, Pain, & Arthritis
Our furry friends deserve the same care, scrupulous testing, transparency and quality that humans expect from their own CBD products. Unsplash+ CBD oil for dogs may seem like a gimmick, but humans and most animals—including pets—possess an endocannabinoid system. As a result, cannabinoids like CBD, THC, CBG, CBN and CBC are just a few of…
Read More‘Ainadamar’ and the Death of Federico García Lorca Command the Stage at LA Opera
Solo dancer Isaac Tovar in the LA Opera production of Ainadamar. Photo: Cory Weaver / LA Opera When composer Osvaldo Golijov wrote his opera, Ainadamar, in 2003, the facts behind the death of his subject, poet Federico García Lorca, were still unknown. Fascist dictator Francisco Franco maintained that the allegations surrounding the renowned writer’s death…
Read MoreDancing With the Stars’ Alan Bersten Shares Advice for Robert Irwin on Season 34
Does Anna Delvey Regret Her ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Diss? She Says… (Exclusive) Alan Bersten knows what it takes to bring home the Mirrorball trophy. After Robert Irwin was announced as the first celebrity contestant for Dancing With the Stars season 34, the pro dancer revealed what he believes could lead the wildlife conservationist to…
Read MoreWhat Happens If You Don’t Wash Your Face?
Have you ever been so exhausted you’ve skipped your skin-care routine and went straight to bed? Now imagine doing that every night. For most people, the idea might trigger fears of buildup, bacteria, oily skin, and breakouts. But a backlash is brewing to 10-step skin-care rituals: doing absolutely nothing. No cleansers, no exfoliants, no moisturizers—no…
Read MoreThe Latest BOA Art Market Report Points to Cautious Optimism Ahead of Spring Auction Test
A work by Joan Mitchell presented by David Zwirner at Art Basel in Basel 2024. Courtesy of Art Basel New York’s soon-to-arrive spring auctions and art fairs may serve as the art market’s most consequential test—its moment to demonstrate resilience amid the ongoing cascade of disruptions. While the major houses have secured significant consignments and…
Read MoreMaury Povich Reveals Secret to 41-Year Marriage With Connie Chung
It doesn’t require a test to see Maury Povich’s love for his wife Connie Chung. Now, having been married to the broadcaster and journalist for over four decades, Maury has done some reflecting on why he thinks their marriage works so well. “If you have a spouse in the same profession,” he said during an…
Read MoreHow Union Square’s Buzzy New Openings Are Redefining the Neighborhood
The Twenty Two Hotel. Courtesy Gentl & Hyers A beacon of cultural vibrancy, creative energy and historical significance, Union Square has long been a gathering place, drawing artists, entrepreneurs and dyed-in-the-wool New Yorkers in equal measure. Its namesake pedestrian square was the site of labor protests and demonstrations of the 1800s. In 1976, the Greenmarket,…
Read MoreWhat Trump Has Done on Reproductive Health Care In 100 Days
This week marks 100 days since President Donald Trump took office for a second term. In that time, Trump has made several moves that affect abortion and reproductive health care access across the country. Within his first month in office, Trump acted quickly on a number of issues related to reproductive health. He pardoned several…
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