Lifestyle

Energy Drinks: Study Links Stimulants to Heart Reports in Young Adults

A study of more than 28,000 reports submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found cardiac arrest appeared about 11 times as often in reports involving caffeine- and stimulant-containing products. About 45% of reported cardiovascular events linked to stimulant products involved adults ages 18 to 34.

Potassium-Enriched Salt: How a Swap Could Prevent Millions

Replacing regular salt with a potassium-enriched version could prevent almost three million deaths and 10 million new cases of cardiovascular and kidney disease worldwide each year, researchers estimate. The benefits could be greatest if the swap reaches household kitchens as well as processed and restaurant foods, though people with serious kidney disease may face risks.

Black Friday 2026 and Cyber Monday: Dates, Early Sales, Fake Discounts, Your Rights

Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday 27 November and Cyber Monday on Monday 30 November, though the selling has already started in several markets.

Prince Harry: Ex-Pal Says He Offered Her an Unknown Pill

Journalist Charlotte Griffiths said Prince Harry put a small white pill on her tongue during a party and framed it as a test of trust. She said she discreetly folded it into a napkin because she did not know what it was, and later described the gesture as a passing joke.

Doja Cat Discusses New Album, Mars and Ghosts on Jennifer Hudson Show

Doja Cat appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Friday, November 6, discussing her new album, Vie, and answering rapid-fire questions about life on Mars, plane etiquette and ghosts. She also described how a childhood alter ego named Michael continues to influence her artistic sensibility.

Robertson Public House: A Tiny Town Hiding NSW’s Best Traditional Pub

Robertson Public House in the Southern Highlands won Best Traditional Pub Accommodation at the 2026 Australian Hotel Awards. Head chef Ian Smart also shared the Regional Chef of the Year award, as the venue expands its menu and dining space.

Powerhouse Parramatta Opens as Biggest Cultural Project Since

Powerhouse Parramatta opened to the public on Saturday after four years of construction. The $915 million museum in western Sydney houses more than 3,000 objects and launched with five major exhibitions, alongside talks, shows and workshops planned during a 23-day opening festival.

Sebastián Lelio, ‘A Fantastic Woman’ Director, Dies at 52

Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio, whose “A Fantastic Woman” brought a transgender woman’s story to a global audience and won an Academy Award, has died at

Macklemore Says Nine US Arenas Declined Palestine Benefit Tour

Macklemore says nine major US arenas turned down dates for his Free Palestine benefit tour after learning the shows would support Palestine. The venues he named include Madison Square Garden, Crypto.com Arena and Climate Pledge Arena. He says dates had been available through the end of the year before they were taken off the table.

Kudzu supplement linked to fewer binge-drinking days in trial

A US study of 120 adults with alcohol use disorder found that participants taking kudzu reported fewer binge-drinking days than those given a placebo. The treatment lasted 12 weeks, and researchers said the difference remained three months later. Participants also received weekly counselling, and took the supplement when they felt strong cravings or an urge to binge drink.

Christoph Muth: Antidepressant Switch Followed by Symptoms

Christoph Muth says tremors, numbness and episodes that leave him unable to walk began within days of switching antidepressants in 2022. Doctors helped him stop the new medication, but his symptoms continued. He now says he moved to Thailand to seek treatment, while the cause of his neurological condition remains unconfirmed.

Godzilla Minus Zero Brings King Ghidorah to Matsumoto

Godzilla Minus Zero brings King Ghidorah into a story set in Japan’s postwar recovery, where the three-headed monster attacks Matsumoto. Director Yamazaki Takashi returns to the franchise after Godzilla Minus One, bringing back survivors and a government disaster-response team as they face a threat they struggle to resist.

Vitamin K Shots: Newborn Refusals Rose 77% From 2017 to 2024

More newborns are going without a vitamin K shot, and reports describe a rise in babies suffering severe bleeding linked to the deficiency it prevents.

Expert gives verdict healthiest milk: Dairy vs plant-based

Nutritionist Rob Hobson says dairy milk provides protein, calcium, vitamin B12, riboflavin and iodine, while plant-based alternatives can contain less protein and other nutrients. A study raises concern that even partially replacing dairy could contribute to deficiencies. Hobson advises checking fortification and considering where replacement nutrients come from.

Teen Exercise: 1 in 4 Worldwide Is Inactive Every Day

About 240 million adolescents worldwide reported no physically active days in 2025, while girls were less active than boys, a global study found. Across 140

My Neighbor Totoro Grew From Modest Debut to Japanese Icon

My Neighbor Totoro marked a turning point for Miyazaki Hayao, who had previously avoided Japanese settings in his films. Set in Saitama, the 1988 story drew on the country’s forests and later became a cultural icon, with Totoro also serving as Studio Ghibli’s logo.

Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana opens worldwide to mixed reviews

Ranbir Kapoor stars as Lord Ram in Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, the first of two planned films that opened worldwide days before Diwali. The reported $500m production brings together Indian stars, visual-effects company DNEG and composers AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer. Critics have disagreed over whether its visual scale serves the story, while the second film is set to release next year.

Jimmy Kimmel Midterm Tsunami: His Take on Democrats’ Wins

Jimmy Kimmel reacted on his ABC late-night show as Democrats won key House and Senate races, calling the results a “blue tsunami.” He also mocked Donald Trump’s response to the election and discussed the administration’s priorities, election monitors and the political significance of the results.

Lifestyle · Shopping & Deals

Japan just scrapped shopping tax-free at the register

Japan’s new refund system, effective November 1, requires visitors to pay consumption tax upfront and seek it back after customs checks their purchases. Travelers must complete the procedure before checking bags, keep goods available for inspection and meet a 90-day deadline. The change also means refunds may arrive through different methods and on separate schedules, depending on the store.

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