Dolly Parton Cancels Concert Series Amid Health Concerns: 'A Little Bad News' Dolly Parton Cancels Concert Series Amid Health Concerns: 'A Little Bad News'
Dolly Parton Cancels Concert Series Amid Health Concerns: 'A Little Bad News' The "good news," Dolly Parton said, is that she is "responding really well to meds and treatments" and "improving every day." The 80-year-old country music icon said in a video posted to Facebook Reels and Instagram Stories on Monday, May 4, that she had an update on her health, which also included "little bad news." The bad news is that she is canceling her six-show "Dolly: Live in Las Vegas" residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, which had already been moved from December 2025 to September. Parton said it will take time before she is back to "stage performan…
Illness Outbreak Linked To Animal Yoga, Sparking Health Warning From Officials Illness Outbreak Linked To Animal Yoga, Sparking Health Warning From Officials
Illness Outbreak Linked To Animal Yoga, Sparking Health Warning From Officials A live animal yoga class has been linked to an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing illness spread through close contact with infected animals, according to health officials. Cryptosporidiosis is caused by a parasite that spreads when people accidentally swallow tiny amounts of fecal matter from infected animals. Northern Nevada Public Health warned about the illness, also called "Crypto," in a news release on Friday, May 1. Symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, and vomiting. Other illnesses, including E. coli and Salmonella infections, can also spread through animal c…
Survey Reveals Leading Ways Americans Satisfy Their Curiosity Survey Reveals Leading Ways Americans Satisfy Their Curiosity
Survey Reveals Leading Ways Americans Satisfy Their Curiosity A new study reveals how Americans choose to experience the world. A growing number say their sense of curiosity increases with age, and many are actively seeking new ways to explore it, according to a survey of 2,000 Americans by Talker Research on behalf of National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions. The study found 57 percent of Americans say they become more curious as the years go by, while 76 percent express a desire to try new things, and 70 percent say they are interested in being adventurous. One of the most common ways people satisfy that curiosity is by seeing more of the world, wi…
$30 Concert Ticket Deal Celebrates Summer's Return: How To Buy $30 Concert Ticket Deal Celebrates Summer's Return: How To Buy
$30 Concert Ticket Deal Celebrates Summer's Return: How To Buy You can catch some huge concerts this summer without spending too much money, thanks to a huge deal. Live Nation's "Summer of Live" promotion will return on Wednesday, April 29. The deal offers $30 tickets to shows by some of the biggest names in music, including Guns' N Roses, Jason Aldean, Lil Wayne, and Pitbull.  Fans can purchase up to four tickets per event, while supplies last. Live Nation All Access members get early access to tickets through Tuesday, April 28. Here are just a few of the top acts included in the promotion: 5 Seconds of Summer Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlo…
NJ Climbs Into Nation's Top 5 For Supporting Working Moms, New Study Finds: Here's Why NJ Climbs Into Nation's Top 5 For Supporting Working Moms, New Study Finds: Here's Why
NJ Climbs Into Nation's Top 5 For Supporting Working Moms, New Study Finds: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the best in the country for working mothers, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Best & Worst States for Working Moms on Monday, April 27. The personal finance website ranked all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on factors like child care, professional opportunities, and work-life balance. In 2025, about 74% of moms with children under age 18 were employed, though women still earn roughly 82% of what men make per hour. "The US still has a lot of work to do when it comes to improving conditions for working moms, given t…
Want To Lose Weight? Mayo Clinic Reveals Top Foods To Eat, Avoid Want To Lose Weight? Mayo Clinic Reveals Top Foods To Eat, Avoid
Want To Lose Weight? Mayo Clinic Reveals Top Foods To Eat, Avoid The Mayo Clinic has released its recommendations for the best and worst foods to eat when trying to lose weight.  The key, according to the clinic, is focusing on foods that are low in energy density (calories) but high in volume and nutrients, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. The best foods for weight loss include: Vegetables: Fresh or frozen options like broccoli, carrots, peppers, and tomatoes. Fruits: Apples, bananas, berries, and oranges, which are rich in fiber. Whole Grains: Oatmeal, brown rice, whole-wheat pasta, and whole-wheat bread. Lean Protein & Dairy: S…
New Study Highlights Growing Trend Of ‘No Contact’ In US New Study Highlights Growing Trend Of ‘No Contact’ In US
New Study Highlights Growing Trend Of ‘No Contact’ In US A growing number of Americans are quietly reshaping their relationships, changing how they connect with others. More Americans are choosing to cut off contact with friends and family rather than work through conflict, according to a Talker Research survey conducted for Talkspace that highlights shifting social habits and rising isolation. The study of 2,000 Americans found that 38 percent have gone “no contact” with a loved one in the past year. The trend is most pronounced among younger people.  Sixty percent of Gen Z respondents, those born between 1997 and 2012, said they had cut t…
Loneliness Trends Grow As Americans Shift How They Connect Loneliness Trends Grow As Americans Shift How They Connect
Loneliness Trends Grow As Americans Shift How They Connect A quiet shift in how Americans connect is revealing deeper changes in everyday relationships. More Americans are distancing themselves from friends, family, and even casual interactions, according to a Talker Research survey conducted for Talkspace that highlights a growing sense of loneliness and disconnection. The study of 2,000 Americans found that 38 percent have gone “no contact” with a loved one in the past year, with younger generations leading the trend.  Sixty percent of Gen Z respondents — those born between 1997 and 2012 — said they had cut off contact, followed by 50 perce…
Ultra-Rare Lobster With Perfect Color Split Discovered: 'Once-In-50-Million Catch' Ultra-Rare Lobster With Perfect Color Split Discovered: 'Once-In-50-Million Catch'
Ultra-Rare Lobster With Perfect Color Split Discovered: 'Once-In-50-Million Catch' An extremely rare lobster won't be on the menu on Cape Cod this summer. A lobster with a perfectly split shell in two different colors was caught off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, on Thursday, April 16. Wellfleet Shellfish Company shared the news of the highly improbable find in a Facebook post on Tuesday, April 21. The Eastham-based company donated the "rare beauty" to the Woods Hole Science Aquarium, keeping it away from butter and bread buns. "Split lobsters like this are extraordinarily rare — caused by unique genetic variations that create their striking half-and-hal…
MTV Is Cutting 'Jersey Shore,' But Cast Is Already Plotting Next Chapter MTV Is Cutting 'Jersey Shore,' But Cast Is Already Plotting Next Chapter
MTV Is Cutting 'Jersey Shore,' But Cast Is Already Plotting Next Chapter If you thought that "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" was done just because MTV is in its last season with the show, think again. The long-running reality hit is coming to an end, with a final season set to premiere next month, but the cast says there's still more work to do. "I think it’s time for a new home now and that’s what we’re gonna do," Angelina said in an interview with PEOPLE. "We don't want to stop," Vinny said. "Legends don't retire, they reroute," The Situation added. The final 18 episodes will debut on Thursday, May 7 at 8 p.m., marking the end of a franchise that began …
WATCH: Worker Falls Through Ceiling Into Snake-Filled Room At Reptile Rescue (VIDEO) WATCH: Worker Falls Through Ceiling Into Snake-Filled Room At Reptile Rescue (VIDEO)
Watch: Worker Falls Through Ceiling Into Snake-Filled Room At Reptile Rescue (Video) A routine roof repair took a sudden and dangerous turn at a Pennsylvania reptile facility when a worker crashed through the ceiling into a room filled with animals. The incident happened at Forgotten Friend Reptile Rescue in Lancaster County, where the worker had been in the attic above the main reptile building when the ceiling gave way on Wednesday, April 22. Video from inside the building shows the worker plunging through the ceiling before catching himself on exposed studs with his arms, preventing a full fall, according to the organization. His feet briefly made contact with several s…
Most Streamed Artists, Songs Of All Time Revealed In New Spotify Rankings Most Streamed Artists, Songs Of All Time Revealed In New Spotify Rankings
Most Streamed Artists, Songs Of All Time Revealed In New Spotify Rankings The most popular artists, songs, and podcasts of the music streaming era have been defined. Spotify released its all-time most-streamed lists on Wednesday, April 23. The rankings were unveiled exactly 20 years after the platform was founded, although it didn't publicly launch until October 2008. Taylor Swift was named the most-streamed artist of all time, thanks to a catalog that spans two decades, a dozen original albums, and several genres. The West Reading, Pennsylvania, native also had two of her albums crack Spotify's top 20: "Lover" from 2019 and "Midnights" from 2022. Bad Bunny came…