No contact rule mistakes that keep your heart on hold

The no contact rule means cutting off all communication with an ex after a breakup. That includes texts, calls, DMs, visits and updates passed along by mutual friends. Breakup coach Kevin Thompson recommends keeping no contact up for at least 21 days, stretching it to 60 or 90 days after a rough split, and making…

ByGesi LloydSeptember 30, 20260Comments

Sports

A’ja Wilson fan standoff puts the Aces season on the line

A'ja Wilson got a technical foul late in Game 2 of the Las Vegas Aces' first round playoff series against the Indiana Fever. She was called for walking toward a fan behind the basket at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The Fever won 99 to 89 to even the series at one game each.…

ByGesi LloydSeptember 30, 20260Comments

Fashion

Megan Thee Stallion Brings the Heat to Victoria’s Secret Show

Victoria's Secret trades New York for Los Angeles and taps four powerhouse women to soundtrack its most ambitious runway yet Victoria's Secret is swapping the Manhattan skyline for Southern California, and it is packing a powerhouse soundtrack for the move. The lingerie brand revealed on Tuesday, Sept. 29, the musicians who will share the spotlight with its…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 30, 20260Comments

Celebs

Selena Gomez celebrates one year, but is motherhood next?

The singer's black-and-white tribute to Benny Blanco arrives just days after she spoke candidly about building a family. Selena Gomez is officially one year into married life, and she marked the milestone the way many modern couples do: with a heartfelt post meant for her followers and her husband alike. On Sunday, Sept. 27, the…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 29, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

7 Foods that seem unhealthy but secretly deserve a comeback

From the freezer aisle to the breakfast table, several long-maligned staples offer far more nutritional value than their reputations suggest Several foods that many people avoid as unhealthy, including frozen vegetables, canned fish, coffee, potatoes, soy, eggs and popcorn, are actually rich sources of protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and healthy fats. Their bad reputations…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 29, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

Starbucks debuts new air-whipped coffee drink with a twist

A South Korean favorite lands on U.S. menus alongside new fall pies, even as the coffee giant quietly trims its store count Starbucks launches the Aerocano, an air-whipped iced espresso drink, in U.S. stores on Tuesday, Sept. 29, to mark National Coffee Day. The drink, which first became a hit in South Korea, joins the…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 29, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

Avocado toast deserves better — and so does your morning

Your favorite brunch staple is already a wellness win, but a few intentional swaps can turn it into a breakfast that truly loves you back Let's be honest: avocado toast has become a whole mood. It's the brunch order that photographs beautifully, the quick breakfast that feels a little luxurious and the kind of meal…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 28, 20260Comments

Health

Study on Glucose Fluctuations Uncovers a Surprising Twist in Well-Being

New research headed to a major diabetes meeting in Milan finds that steadier blood sugar lifts next-day mood, but a little wobble may not be the enemy. Glucose readings are a constant companion for millions of people living with diabetes, a running tally of spikes, dips and targets. A new study suggests those numbers may…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 28, 20260Comments

Music

Keyshia Cole, Spice Join Cardi B’s explosive Jamaica takeover

BZR WKND has revealed the full lineup for its biggest night yet, and the Kingston stadium show is shaping up to be a cross-genre party the Caribbean won't soon forget. Kingston is about to get loud. The organizers of BZR WKND, the four-day music and culture festival in Jamaica's capital, announced the complete roster on…

ByDempsey May AyucoSeptember 28, 20260Comments

Self

Confidence and impostor syndrome. What to do when you doubt

Confidence is built through action, not waited for. It grows through small, specific steps taken exactly where self-doubt is strongest. Researchers have studied one form of that doubt for decades. Psychologists Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes named the impostor phenomenon in 1978. A 2020 systematic review of 62 studies covering more than 14,000 people found…

ByGesi LloydSeptember 26, 20260Comments