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Marathoners may be running into an unexpected health risk

A new study signals a surprising connection between marathon-level endurance running and precancerous colon polyps — and experts want athletes to pay attention. The Unexpected Finding Shaking Up the Running World What started as a curious pattern in a cancer clinic may now have serious implications for endurance athletes. A small but striking study has…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 21, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

Blue Bell finally brought back the flavor we all missed

The beloved Texas creamery is back with a bold, berry-forward frozen treat just in time for the heat. Blue Bell Just Dropped Its Most Decadent Summer Flavor Yet Summer has an official ice cream. Blue Bell Ice Cream, the iconic Texas-based creamery with a loyal following across the South and beyond, has unveiled its newest…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 21, 20260Comments

Self

5 micro habits to become your best self this summer

Micro habits that help you finally become That Girl trend first captured the internet's attention back in 2021, painting a picture of a woman who moved through life with effortless grace early mornings, green drinks, Pilates, and an impossibly curated aesthetic to match. But five years later, that archetype has quietly matured into something far…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 21, 20260Comments

Music

Understanding the line between fandom and entitlement

Fans are writing open letters, demanding creative pivots, and calling it love. Artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Charli XCX are quietly pushing back. There is a particular kind of behavior in fandom that has been gaining ground online, and it tends to arrive dressed as loyalty. An open letter, posted publicly, addressed directly to…

ByGesi LloydMay 21, 20260Comments

Makeup

Embrace the blush trend that makes bold look overdone

Cool-toned, barely-there pinks are replacing the bold blushes that defined recent years, and the shift feels less like a trend and more like a correction. Bold blush had a good run. The saturated Barbie pinks and sunburnt reds that swept through beauty feeds for the past few years made their point loudly and clearly.…

ByGesi LloydMay 21, 20260Comments

Relationships

New relationship red flags that are being dangerously normalized

These subtle red flags in modern relationships are causing real emotional harm — and most people don't even see them coming. The Dysfunction Nobody's Talking About We've gotten good at spotting the obvious signs of a toxic relationship — the explosive arguments, the controlling outbursts, the blatant betrayals. But what about the damage that hides…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 20, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

Schlitz beer’s legendary run is finally coming to a bitter end

The beloved brew that built Milwaukee is going on hiatus — and fans are already mourning its absence Schlitz Calls Last Round After 177 Years Last call has officially been announced for one of America's most storied brews. Pabst Brewing Co. has confirmed it is halting production of Schlitz, the lager that spent nearly two…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 20, 20260Comments

Fashion

Simone Biles’ fruit shoes just broke every summer style rule

The Olympic icon's latest footwear flex proves that the boldest summer looks start from the ground up. Simone Biles Is Making Shoes the Main Character When summer style conversations heat up, the usual suspects tend to dominate the discourse — flowy linen sets, strappy sundresses, the kind of effortless-looking outfits that only look effortless because…

ByDempsey May AyucoMay 20, 20260Comments

Celebs

Keke Palmer reveals her 5 year struggle diagnosis

For years, Keke Palmer carried a burden she never fully showed the world a relentless battle with hormonal acne that left deep marks not just on her skin, but on her sense of self. The actress and singer, 32, opened up about that painful chapter during the Women's Health Lab event hosted by Hearst Magazines,…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 20, 20260Comments

Nails

14 trendy summer nail designs worth booking an appointment for

From chrome starscapes to hand-painted ladybugs, this season's nail art is leaning into texture, nostalgia and a whole lot of personality. Summer manicures have moved well past the standard coat of coral polish. This season, nail art is pulling from unexpected places, mixing crystal textures with nostalgic Y2K patterns, fruity prints with moody color…

ByGesi LloydMay 20, 20260Comments

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Marathoners may be running into an unexpected health risk

Blue Bell finally brought back the flavor we all missed

5 micro habits to become your best self this summer

Understanding the line between fandom and entitlement

Embrace the blush trend that makes bold look overdone

New relationship red flags that are being dangerously normalized

Schlitz beer’s legendary run is finally coming to a bitter end

Simone Biles’ fruit shoes just broke every summer style rule

Keke Palmer reveals her 5 year struggle diagnosis

14 trendy summer nail designs worth booking an appointment for

Constant fatigue and the signs it’s time to get checked

Want a better love life? Try these 11 simple rituals

Is your sign ready? 4 zodiac signs face a major relationship shift