Researchers are sounding the alarm on a drink that more than half the US population downs daily. They say it’s often loaded with microplastics — tiny bits of plastic less than 5 millimeters — which have been shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular issues, cellular damage and certain cancers. Recent studies claim that these shards are everywhere, from dust in the air to 60% of the food we eat. But it’s not hopeless: Experts say you can cut down on your consumption by simply avoiding things like plastic cooking utensils and food storage containers for reheating. Researchers have a…

As In the Heights returns to New York City, several alumni attended the invited dress rehearsal at City Center. New photos show original Broadway cast members from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical with the current cast, along with cast members from subsequent productions. See the photos below, which include Mandy Gonzalez, Andrea Burns, Robin de Jesus, Janet Dacal, Olga Merediz, Priscilla Lopez, Karen Olivo, and more. Featuring music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegría Hudes, In the Heights blends hip-hop, Latin rhythms, and traditional Broadway sounds to tell a multigenerational story about family, ambition, and belonging. The…

Tyler Cameron addressed his divisive decision to walk off live TV after receiving low scores on Dancing With the Stars — shortly before he was officially eliminated. “You saw me upset up there. I was disappointed in myself because I felt like I let her down,” Cameron, 33, told E! News on Tuesday, October 27, after he was voted off alongside pro partner Sharna Burgess. Cameron praised Burgess, 41, for being “so good” to him, adding, “She has given me so much, and I have a special woman in my life now.” He elaborated on his surprising onscreen reaction while…

Talk about a great wet bar. A resilient watering hole in suburban Los Angeles isn’t letting El Niño-fueled high tides stop the beer from flowing. Project Barley Taps and Grill in Redondo Beach is making waves on social media over a video that shows the business is still very much up and running — despite the popular South Bay spot being seeped in seawater. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now. Thanks for signing up! A Redondo Beach bar is encouraging patrons to support the business even as the area…

As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below*Travel gifts are a thoughtful way to show you care and encourage someone’s love of exploring. The right gift can save time, hassle, or money. Here are some of our favorite travel gifts this season.Travel Puffy BlanketTravelers will appreciate the comfort of the Rumpl Travel Puffy Blanket. It’s lightweight and easy to pack, making it great for long flights, chilly train rides, or relaxing by a campfire. The Berry Fade color adds a fun touch and helps any place feel a…

Thirty years after Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical Rent changed the landscape of Broadway, the show’s legacy continues to resonate with the artists and audiences whose lives it has touched. On Monday night, Rent alumni gathered to celebrate the musical’s 30th anniversary at a one-night-only benefit concert supporting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. The evening brought together members of the Rent family to honor Larson’s work, revisit cherished memories, and celebrate the show’s enduring message of love, community, and acceptance. Speaking with BroadwayWorld’s Richard Ridge on the red carpet, alumni reflected on the lasting impact of Rent and the man behind the…

Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Neutrals for fall? Not for Us. This year, we’re all about pops of bright, bold colors, especially when it comes to a standout accessory. So when we saw Kyle Richards showing off a gorgeous green designer handbag, we knew we needed one exactly like it. The only problem? Hers cost upwards of $13,000, and that doesn’t exactly work for our budget. Richards was spotted carrying the ‘It’ girl bag, a green leather Hermes Birkin, while traipsing through West Hollywood recently. She…

This story will be updated with further details from the Fed’s October 2026 interest rate decision. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its benchmark interest rate steady amid elevated inflation as policymakers opted to wait for additional economic data after hiking rates in September.Fed policymakers voted 10-2 to leave the federal funds rate at its target range of 3.75% to 4%. The move follows a 25-basis-point rate hike in September, which was the central bank’s first interest rate increase since July 2023. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the central bank’s panel responsible for monetary policy moves, noted that economic activity…

At Burbank Airport’s fancy new terminal, the food is flying first class. Just weeks after the bite-sized Los Angeles area airfield’s $1.3 billion-dollar reinvention welcomed the public, travelers are already fed up over the cost of a gateside nosh. One irate flyer rushed to social media to alert fellow flyers that popular local Mexican eatery, Poquito Mas, was charging $25 for a basic bean and cheese burrito — no meat. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now. Thanks for signing up! Travelers are fed up with the high prices for…

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday after hiking borrowing costs in September to clamp down on inflation. The central bank left the federal funds rate at a target range of 3.75% to 4%, keeping it unchanged after raising rates last month for the first time in three years.In a statement, the Fed said economic activity is growing at a “strong pace” while acknowledging that inflation remains elevated.”The accumulation of more information will help the Committee determine the policy stance appropriate to ensure a timely return of inflation to the Committee’s 2% goal,” Fed officials said. Ten members of the…

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Trisha Paytas is speaking out about the cheating scandal engulfing her sister-in-law Hila Klein’s marriage to Ethan Klein. Hila, 38, publicly accused her husband of having an affair in an Instagram post last week, prompting the couple’s popular “H3 Podcast” to go on an indefinite hiatus. Trisha, who is married to Hila’s brother, Moses Hacmon, addressed Hila’s allegations in a TikTok video on Tuesday, October 27, noting that she and Moses have been estranged from the Kleins for five years. (Trisha and Ethan briefly cohosted the “Frenemies” podcast but had a public falling out and feud.) “What’s transpired this past…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A woman has been arrested in connection with the death of an American citizen in a tropical beach town popular with tourists in Costa Rica.In a video statement, Costa Rica Judicial Investigation Agency Deputy Director Vladimir Muñoz said a woman identified as Ortiz was arrested around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in connection with the killing of Fleming, a 74-year-old American who was found dead Sept. 27 at a condominium near the beach.The incident took place in Playas del Coco, a seaside town in a popular tourist area on Costa Rica’s northern Pacific coast,…

Walmart on Wednesday revealed its annual Thanksgiving meal bundle, which costs just $35 or $3.50 a person — its lowest price yet as the discount retailer attempts to win over cash-strapped Americans.  The Holiday Meal Basket can feed 10 people and includes 26 items – an 18% increase over last year – like a Butterball turkey, stuffing, dinner rolls, mashed potatoes, gravy and pumpkin pie. New additions include Jiffy corn muffin mix, whipped topping for pie and the ingredients for sweet potato casserole, including sweet potatoes and Jet Puffed mini marshmallows. Walmart on Wednesday revealed its most affordable Holiday Meal…

Eli Lilly’s next generation weight loss drug, known as retatrutide, was shown to provide more than double the weight loss of Ozempic’s highest dose, according to new clinical trial results shared Wednesday. In the phase 3 clinical trial of more than 1,000 adults with type 2 diabetes, those taking retatrutide lost an average of 44.3 lbs on the 9mg dose and 47.4 lbs on the 12mg dose compared to 20.9 lbs on the highest Ozempic 2mg dose over 80 weeks.RELATED: What GLP-1 users should know about the potential risk of a rare type of vision lossRetatrutide was also shown to provide…