Shane O’Farrell didn’t intend to get rich buying and selling Lego — all the 35-year-old from New Jersey, wanted was a connection to his childhood back in Ireland, where the modest Fort Legoredo was one of his favorite playthings. Twenty years later, when he saw the kit going for hundreds higher than its 1996 retail price of $85, it was a lightbulb …

Is NYC in the nation’s top brunch bunch? A new ranking highlighted the restaurants across the US that patrons most love to hit early in the day. Casino site Jackpot City analyzed the popularity of 124 brunch hot spots based on the number of Instagram posts with hashtags specific to each restaurant, according to Time Out. In the headlines on #TheUpd…

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This news might put a bad taste in your mouth. Titanium dioxide, a common ingredient in sunscreen and cosmetics, can likely be found in some of your favorite foods, including various kinds of candy, gum, pre-packaged meals like frozen pizza and more. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Monday, when John Jobbagy’s grandfather immigrated from Budapes…

This archeological finding redefines “full-bodied” wine. The oldest vintage is people? The oldest wine ever discovered in liquid form harbored an unlikely ingredient — cremated human remains, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Archaeological Science. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Friday, the NYPD are searching for a man…

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It’s the height of self-confidence. Women who fancy tall men are more likely to consider themselves attractive, surprising new research has revealed. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Thursday, moving to stabilize an administration roiled by investigations, resignations and his own indictment, Mayor Adams appointed sanitation chief Jessica Tisch …

They’re dumping on the dumplings. Impatient New York foodies are roasting a highly anticipated Tawainese Midtown eatery with poor reviews online — all because it still has not opened for nearly two years since being announced. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Wednesday, an NYPD officer and an innocent bystander were shot and wounded while a care…

One of the positive aspects of TikTok is finding life hacks and weird features of everyday items that you wouldn’t know about otherwise. Most recently, the hack going around has to do with your microwave — and while it’s not exactly a secret, many people are just now finding out about it. TikTok user @thehypnoinfluencer shared in a video with 6.8 m…

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She’s no friend of store-bought blends. Premade smoothies and cocktails, as well as frozen dinners, should be avoided if you’re trying to shed pounds, a Georgia women’s weight-loss coach claims. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Monday, firefighters in New York said that a voluntary evacuation overnight helped them protect more than 160 homes fro…

Time to turn up the heat on your red sauce. Everybody in New York City has a pasta preference and is just waiting to brag that their grandmother’s pecorino romano-fueled pot is better. The secret to balancing this critical flavor juncture lies within two unusual suspects: sugar and, perhaps more curiously, baking soda. In the headlines on #TheUpdat…

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If you’re happy, and you know it — well, you’re about the only one. A filmmaker from Connecticut has traveled to each of the 50 states and well beyond, asking people one simple question: Are you happy? Atdhe “Theo” Trepca, 29, was shocked and saddened to hear that people all around the world — from commuting New Yorkers to farmers in the Philippine…

Winemakers are seeing red. An invasive insect species now poses “a serious threat” to America’s wine supplies, vino experts warn. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Wednesday, at the Daniel Penny trial, a subway commuter who helped an ex-Marine restrain an agitated man aboard a Manhattan subway last year testified Tuesday that he tried to convince…

This scandalous skincare secret will have you glowing. Not only can sex make you feel good, but it can also help you look good, according to skin care experts who revealed the real reasons why getting hot and heavy can benefit your skin. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Tuesday, fire crews on both coasts of the United States continued battling w…

D’oh! The markings on a recently unearthed coffin are being compared to Marge Simpson from Fox’s long-running cartoon “The Simpsons.” In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Friday, A fired worker at a computer repair store shot his former boss in a broad daylight attack on the Upper West Side– then escaped through subway tunnels and briefly hid under …

They deserve the lime-light. Researchers credit phytonutrients — compounds found on plant surfaces that protect against bacteria, viruses and fungi — for giving plant-based foods their health-boosting abilities. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Thursday, a New York man was sentenced to life in prison for a scheme that involved killing and dismem…

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More than half a million Australians have had – or have considered – designer vagina surgery, new research has found, under the influence of mainstream pornography and social media. Now one of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures among young people in Australia and worldwide, the surgery, known as labiaplasty, involves the removal or altering of…

The attributes top of the list for Britain’s daters are emotional intelligence, financial stability and getting on with your friends. A poll of 2,000 adults who are dating found they’d like to see someone who can stimulate them intellectually (19 per cent) and has a good sense of style (15 per cent). The research was commissioned by luxury dating s…

A couple who moved in together just FOUR WEEKS after meeting say they’ve proved their doubters wrong after tying the knot. Kelsey Shutts, 29, met her husband, James, 39, on Tinder in May 2020 and he sent her a video saying hello. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Monday, New York’s mayor urged residents to take shorter showers, fix dripping fauce…

Owl be damned! New research finds that being a night owl is bad for your mental health. Going to bed by 1 a.m. can lower your risk of developing mental and behavioral conditions such as depression and anxiety, according to a study published last month in the journal Psychiatry Research. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Thursday, A man was stabbe…

What’s a ‘luxury’ in modern dating? According to a new survey, emotional connections are a ‘necessity’ in addition to being swept off their feet and exclusive experiences. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Wednesday, A law that New York City has relied on to padlock scores of suspected unlicensed marijuana shops is unconstitutional because it vio…

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A Georgia-based neurosurgeon is sharing an important step to take when you check into an Airbnb. “The one thing that you can do to prevent injury to you or a loved one is to go around the house and identify where all the stairs are, especially if you’re taking an older individual with you,” Dr. Betsy Grunch, a spine specialist, said in a TikTok rec…

Pricey pours. A recent study has uncovered the most expensive states in America to grab a cup of coffee — and New Yorkers may be shocked to learn that the Empire State doesn’t even come close to cracking the top 10. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Monday, Donald Trump hosted a rally featuring crude and racist insults at New York’s Madison Squar…

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‘Tis the season for emergency room visits after inappropriately using Ozempic to lose weight over the summer. “Drugs including Ozempic and Wegovy should only be used by people prescribed them for obesity or diabetes,” Stephen Powis — the national medical director of NHS England, the country’s publicly funded healthcare system — urged recently at a …

It’s like sleeping on a cloud — literally. Airlines are now offering coach class travelers a game-changing perk that allows a restful sleep on long-haul flights — for a fraction of what it might cost to do the same in first class. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Saturday, locally in Decision 2024, New York is a Democratic-leaning state, but it …

Over half of Americans say their parent is their best friend, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans aged 40 and older revealed 58% feel closer to their parents now more than ever before. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Friday, Jonquel Jones, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their New York teammates were showered with conf…

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The animals are tame, but her stories are wild. In her new book “Pets and the City: True Tales of a Manhattan House Call Veterinarian,” animal doctor Amy Attas dishes on what she’s learned about the lives of New York’s wealthy and well-known by visiting their homes to care for their four-legged family members. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Th…

They’re putting their foot down. Often the butt of the joke, those with a foot fetish have revealed to HuffPost what exactly about feet is oh, so hot. According to a 2023 survey conducted by Fun With Feet, a platform where users can buy and sell snaps of feet, more than half of the respondents said the biggest turn-on was how illicit it is perceive…

There are plenty of dos and don’ts when it comes to going out in New York City. Part of that comes down to what you’re wearing. Doormen and bouncers are constantly trying to cultivate the right vibe inside the club, and to do so, they’re going to judge you based on appearance. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Tuesday, the men formerly known as t…

Being a barfly can land you on the “no-fly.” Knocking back a few brews, shots or bubbles before takeoff may sound like a sweet way to take the edge off. But one flight attendant warns that overly plastered passengers will be forced to make an early exit. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Monday, jury selection is beginning today in the criminal t…

Don’t say yes to the stress. According to recent research, the biggest stressors of daily American life are finances (52%), current events (37%), health (37%) and relationships (29%). Here are four ways to tell if our bodies are pleading for pause — emotional changes, relationship strains, illness and digestive issues. In the headlines on #TheUpdat…

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Rain, rain go away — or give me my pay. Travel companies are now offering weather insurance policies as climate change has pushed extreme weather to become one of the biggest factors causing hesitation as people consider booking their next trip. In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Saturday, a yearslong investigation of New York City’s $4 billion ho…