Day: December 29, 2024

Failed negotiations resulted in union members walking out on the job at news outlets in 2024

3:30 pm December 29, 2024

Years-long contract fights at media companies came to a head in 2024. Unions from the New York Times, NBC and Forbes issued warnings to leadership about their intentions during critical events for the company in recent months. Here is a breakdown of some of the biggest moments: The New York Times‘ ability to provide Election […]

Shelf-staple food items could be your best vacation souvenir

3:30 pm December 29, 2024

In addition to the trinkets or souvenirs you might buy when you travel this holiday season, consider that non-perishable food items are a great way to capture memories of your trips and also re-create the experiences you enjoyed. Shelf-staple food items such as spices, nuts, coffee and spice blends can be packed in carry-on luggage, […]

‘Alcohol gene’ could predict how cocktails may affect you — and there’s a test for it

3:00 pm December 29, 2024

Feel like you “can’t handle your alcohol” — or do you experience nausea, facial flushing or a racing heart after enjoying even small amounts of your favorite cocktail? These could be signs that you have an inherited intolerance to alcohol — and a mutated gene could be the culprit, according to Cleveland Clinic. This gene […]

‘Gate lice’ and ‘seat squatters’ among 2024’s most viral travel trends

2:30 pm December 29, 2024

Many Americans traveled far and wide across the U.S. throughout 2024. Travelers may have participated in, or noticed, a few different travel trends that emerged in 2024. As 2024 wraps up and the New Year of 2025 soon begins, here is a round-up of some of the biggest travel trends of the past year. “Gate […]

James Dean was blackmailed by ‘desperate’ lover who could have destroyed his career: book

2:30 pm December 29, 2024

Just days before James Dean’s first movie premiered, the actor reportedly paid off a disgruntled male lover who threatened to expose their relationship. The agreement, which remained a secret for seven decades, is unveiled in a new book, “Jimmy: The Secret Life of James Dean.” The star died in a car accident at age 24 […]