Southern shoppers are bracing for a crackdown on junk food. New SNAP restrictions will prohibit some shoppers at Walmart and other major grocery stores from buying certain controversial items in South Carolina. Under the Southern state’s new policy, SNAP shoppers will no longer be able to use their benefits to…

Good manners can go a long way when you’re travelling, and according to a new survey, some tourists have them down to a fine art. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Japanese travellers have been named the world’s politest tourists, with Norway and Switzerland following behind, while other nationalities picked up the top spots…

DEAR ABBY: I respectfully disagree with your response to “Woman’s wedding has been hijacked.” These mothers have no business trying to co-opt the bridal couple’s wedding. If the daughter gives in, it’s only the beginning of these two mothers trying to strong-arm themselves into trying to make future decisions for…

Published on 31/08/2026 – 12:18 GMT+2•Updated 12:59 Planning a ferry trip between Great Britain and Ireland? You might want to check your passport before you head to the port. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT From 28 September 2026, passengers on some ferry routes will need to show a valid passport before boarding, bringing…

The freezer can help food last longer, but some kitchen staples may be better off stored elsewhere. Some foods can lose their texture, flavor or overall quality after being frozen and thawed, according to a recent list from food and cooking publication Food & Wine. New Jersey-based Chef Dennis Littley, a…

There’s a reason that a safari is at the top of many people’s travel bucket lists. Wildlife encounters – the truly wild ones, where you see animals in their natural habitat – can only be described as magical. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT While the Big Five dominate the conversation, it’s a wide,…

Published on 31/08/2026 – 6:00 GMT+2 Spain’s top autumn destinations include the islands among their biggest attractions. Tenerife has become the most-booked destination for September, ahead of Rome and Paris, according to data from eDreams, one of the leading travel booking platforms. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Palma de Mallorca, Madrid and Ibiza…

He’s living the summer of George. Long Islander Michael Nicosia has become the area’s most desirable bachelor — by enjoying his own personal version of George Costanza’s classic “Seinfeld” reverse-psychology pickup line: “I’m unemployed, and I live with my parents.” “I’m not joking when I say over 100 women wanted…

The new ‘it guy’ is not mysterious. He’s not leaving you on read for 14 hours to “seem busy.” And he certainly isn’t pretending he forgot your date was tonight. He’s what the kids call chalant. The made-up dating term — essentially the opposite of nonchalant — is taking off…

As if dating weren’t already enough of a gamble, a new trend has some men skipping their usual hygiene routines before meeting a prospective partner. So-called “pheromone-maxxing” is a viral TikTok trend primarily associated with teen boys and young men that involves skipping showers and deodorant before a date.  Some…