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from Women's Health Nasal strips aren’t just for sleeping anymore. Several athletes, like Madison Keys, several soccer players, and even Hyrox participants have started wearing these strips from brands like Breathe Right, Strippy, Gale, Dream Recovery, and Intake. They supposedly improve airflow to better your workout performance—but do they really work? In theory, it seems possible. When you breathe through the nose, air flows through your nasal passageways and nasal valve (

I LOVE Dr Pepper Zero! from Delish Dippin' Dots launched its highly anticipated Dr Pepper-flavored beads nationwide, bringing the soda's mysterious "23 flavors" into frozen form. The collaboration between the two nostalgia-heavy brands sparked excitement across social media, with longtime fans calling it "long overdue" and "a dream flavor" worth special trips. The new flavor aims to capture Dr Pepper's unique profile rather than being typical cherry or cola ice cream, leavin

from Healthline.com Dark showering is a new sleep trend that involves showering with the lights dimmed or off completely. Advocates say it can help the mind relax, reduce stress, and make it easier to fall asleep. Experts suggest the ritual may support melatonin production and temperature regulation. Dark showering isn’t a cure-all for sleep problems, but it could be a simple addition to a calming nighttime routine alongside evidence-based strategies. Can dark showing improve

from 9 to 4 Mac iPhone Flip is being tested by Apple, per supply chain leak This fall, the iPhone will get one of its most radical new models ever as a new foldable form factor debuts. Rumors indicate the iPhone Fold will have a book-style folding design. However, it sounds like Apple is already hard at work on a different foldable model for the future. Recently Mark Gurman reported that Apple had a square, clamshell-style foldable iPhone “under consideration.” Now, it sounds

from bustle.com Miley Cyrus Announces Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special Miley Cyrus is ringing in her important “Hannah-versary” in a very special way. On Feb. 17, the singer announced the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary special, celebrating the Disney Channel series and blond-wigged alter ego that made her a star. Cyrus shared a teaser video on social media for the big reveal, stepping out from a car in front of Disney Channel’s studios, wearing Hannah-esque black boot

from RD.com For what feels like eons, Costco members have been pretty annoyed that they had to head into the physical warehouse to order a customized 10-inch round cake or half-sheet cake. These cakes, which are actually cost-effective buys when you need enough dessert for a group, required way more effort to order than they actually should—especially in the digital era we’ve been living in for decades now. Currently, to get your hands on a custom cake, you have to walk to th

from Lifehacker What the study found In the delightfully named SODAS trial (Study Of Drinks with Artificial Sweeteners), researchers at the University of California, Irvine, and the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, recruited adults who had type 2 diabetes and who had a habit of drinking artificially sweetened beverages (including, but not limited to, my one true love Diet Coke). The study was funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Diabe

from Billboard The U.S. rock veterans played a sold-out marathon set at UTAS Stadium in Launceston on Saturday (Jan. 24), marking their first Tasmanian performance in more than a decade and their debut concert in the state’s second-largest city. The show, which ran close to three hours, was the band’s only Australian date on the current visit. Late in the set, Grohl addressed the crowd with a major update on the band’s next chapter, confirming that Foo Fighters have recently

from RD.com For Costco’s mega fans, the warehouse club rarely does anything wrong. In fact, even when they don’t do something right, many (myself included) will come to Costco’s defense as their unpaid apologists. Case in point: I’m still trying to walk back my $10 roast beef sandwich mistake with some unforgiving friends—the Costco food court discontinued it quickly, okay? Yes, Costco can be perfectly imperfect, like when they get rid of Kirkland Signature items that everyon

from CBR After a long wait, Apple TV has finally given an exciting update about Ted Lasso. The hit sports comedy drama series debuted in 2020 and will return for Season 4. Ted Lasso will officially premiere Season 4 in the summer of 2026, per The Hollywood Reporter. The streaming service hasn't officially confirmed an official release date, but this is the most definitive update about its release window yet. Plus, it will also come with a big change. The hit sports comedy dra

Tom's Guide says Each collectible oversized pair of the Lego Brick Clogs features four studs stamped with the Lego logo and an innovative brick-like outsole. Accompanying the unique clogs is a Lego Minifigure with four pairs of its own miniature Crocs shoes. The ​Lego Brick Clogs are currently available to preorder, with a release date set for February 17, 2026. But how much will the collectible pair cost? These red brick shoes will set you back a whopping AU$319.99 and will

I love Cadillac but have never owned one. The electric cars are cool, the CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing are super cool and they are going to be in F1 this year. Cadillac sales have been booming for the last 12 quarters. Eighty percent of buyers now are trading in from brands that have eaten Cadillac's lunch over the last couple of decades -- BMW , Audi, Merc, even Tesla. Cadillac scored the second-highest in the J.D. Power US Tech Experience Index 2025 , just behind Genesis , and

Tuesday or Wednesday mornings before opening are the quietest at Costco, (they often open a little early) with additional lulls in the mid-afternoon hours. The last 30–60 minutes before closing often sees lighter traffic, outside of holiday rushes. Exact busy times vary by location, so ask your local store for guidance. more at Delish

Alex says there is a lot of unreleased Van Halen. It sounds like he is working on it. from NME Alex Van Halen has revealed that he is working on a new album alongside Toto guitarist Steve Lukather. The legendary rock drummer, who co-founded Van Halen with his younger brother Eddie in 1972, appeared on the Metal Sticks podcast on Thursday (January 1), hosted by Iron Maiden ’s Nick McBrain, and spoke about his current musical projects. “I’m getting ready to do this recor

This sounds great! Lego Smart Play turns your creations into interactive builds The Lego Group announced Smart Play at CES 2026 today , which is a system designed to inspire children by allowing them to turn all their imaginative ideas into reality by bringing their Lego creations to life. The new Lego Smart Play platform is powered by three core elements: Smart Tags , Smart Minifigures , and the Lego Smart Brick . The Smart Tag is a 2x2 studless tile with a digital ID embedd

This is a crazy thing that was at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. ZDnet reported on a lollipop that plays music in your mouth. It plays 1 song, in this case Akon "Beautiful Day, Ice Spice "Munch, Baddie Baddie, Big Guy" or Armani White "Mount Pleasant." So what's the point? I don't know. I guess a fun promotional item for a musician. You can buy them at the Lollipop Star website Read about it at ZDnet

from Reclaim The Net (their free email subscription is really good) California Bills on Social Media and AI Chatbots Fuel Privacy Fears Two controversial tech-related bills have cleared the California legislature and now await decisions from Governor Gavin Newsom, setting the stage for a potentially significant change in how social media and AI chatbot platforms interact with their users. Both proposals raise red flags among privacy advocates who warn they could normalize gov

not too little and not too much the study says livescience.com says Just 1 dose of LSD could relieve anxiety for months, trial finds A single dose of the psychedelic drug LSD may ease generalized anxiety disorder for months, a clinical trial has found. The trial results, published Thursday (Sept. 4) in JAMA, include data from 194 people with moderate to severe anxiety across the U.S. The study compared these participants' responses to different doses of LSD against a placebo

from The Points Guy Southwest soft launches extra-legroom seats on all Hawaii flights, nearly half of its planes Nearly half of Southwest planes now have extra legroom It's not just Southwest's Hawaii flights that have its new extra-legroom seats, either. As of Sept. 8, the carrier had retrofitted 380 of its planes with the new seating setup — about 47% of its fleet. As part of the cabin revamp, crews also installed in-seat power outlets and larger overhead bins on all of Sou