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Mystery $10M Birkin buyer says purchase was his ‘most expensive’ ever: ‘Made me sick to my stomach’

By NY Post | Marissa Matozzo | 8/1/2025 3:15 PM

Who spends that much money on an old handbag? ... Read full Story

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Fugly ‘foot condom’ toe shoes are back — with celebs, fashionistas stepping into the tacky tootsie trend: ‘Everyone laughs’

By NY Post | Adriana Diaz | 8/1/2025 2:57 PM

Style influencers are desperate to find a pair, with some scouring resale sites for months. ... Read full Story

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Docs warn ‘don’t waste your money’ on Kim Kardashian’s new $48 Skims face wrap — here’s exactly what it’ll do

By NY Post | McKenzie Beard | 8/1/2025 10:27 AM

Good luck trying to wrap your head around this new wellness product. ... Read full Story

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How a low-key change to your hands can warn of advanced lung cancer

By NY Post | Tracy Swartz | 8/1/2025 6:00 AM

Aug. 1 is World Lung Cancer Day, an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about the deadly disease. ... Read full Story

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American Eagle’s ‘good jeans’ ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race, beauty standards

By NY Post | Associated Press | 7/31/2025 12:32 PM

The question now is whether some of the public reactions the fall denim campaign produced is what American Eagle intended. ... Read full Story

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Kim Kardashian’s new jaw-sculpting face mask compared to ‘medieval torture device’: ‘What in the Hannibal is this’

By NY Post | Brooke Steinberg | 7/31/2025 10:28 AM

Kim Kardashian's latest business venture is shaping up to be an object of ridicule. ... Read full Story

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A neuroscientist designed high heels that are better for your feet — and your brain

By NY Post | Carly Stern | 7/31/2025 8:40 AM

Even when she was a full-time cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Steffie Tomson always had fashion on the brain — but not in the way you might think. ... Read full Story

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Get back-to-school ready with the 13 best backpacks for kids of all ages

By NY Post | Miska Salemann | 7/30/2025 6:47 PM

We did the homework, so you don't have to. ... Read full Story

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She is known as the woman with the ‘world’s largest lips’— here’s what she looked like before all her surgeries

By NY Post | Fabiana Buontempo | 7/27/2025 3:53 PM

Spending over $26,000 on lip filler will earn you that title. ... Read full Story

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Louis Vuitton owner LVMH in talks to sell Marc Jacobs in deal that could fetch $1B: report

By NY Post | Reuters | 7/25/2025 4:28 PM

The Bernard Arnault-led company has been discussing deals with multiple parties, including Reebok-owner Authentic Brands, Brookstone-owner Bluestar Alliance and Vera Wang parent WHP Global. ... Read full Story

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Birkin style isn’t just for women — now, swanky guys are grabbing the pricey haute bag

By NY Post | Asia Grace | 7/25/2025 1:23 PM

Hollywood hunks and A-list athletes aren't the only ones leading the charge in the “Man Birkin” movement — a fashion-forward fad for the fellas. ... Read full Story

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‘Model’ traveled to the Caribbean to get butt implants — and they fell out: ‘My implant was hanging’

By NY Post | Fabiana Buontempo | 7/23/2025 8:14 PM

"My implant was hanging.” ... Read full Story

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Dermatologist reveals ‘biggest blind spot’ people have about skin care: ‘It really is the gold standard in anti-aging’

By NY Post | McKenzie Beard | 7/23/2025 12:48 PM

Over time, these skin care mistakes can lead to clogged pores, breakouts and premature aging. ... Read full Story

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The surprising medical remedies of the Middle Ages, from lizard oil to a sweet migraine hack

By NY Post | McKenzie Beard | 7/22/2025 4:20 PM

Bonus points if you can track down the 9th-century remedy for shrinking testicles. ... Read full Story

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This natural ingredient is ‘lowkey magic’ for your face — it fights acne, moisturizes and helps your skin barrier

By NY Post | Diana Bruk | 7/15/2025 4:34 PM

Dermatologist Olga Skydan says the real secret to a perfect complexion is hiding in your cupboard. ... Read full Story

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‘Ozempic mouth’ and ‘Ozempic teeth’ can be frightening — here’s the No. 1 way to protect your smile

By NY Post | Tracy Swartz | 7/15/2025 6:00 AM

"Some of these symptoms will not go away, but luckily, you won't be taking the GLP-1 forever," Dr. Elizabeth Walton said. ... Read full Story

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What is ‘freeze branding’? Doctors warn about trendy tattoo alternative: ‘Puts you at risk’

By NY Post | Asia Grace | 7/14/2025 11:02 AM

"You are not a horse,” reminded one concerned doc. ... Read full Story

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Minuscule eyelash mites that mate on your face as you sleep could be to blame for your itchy, dry eyes — how to get rid of them

By NY Post | Tracy Swartz | 7/14/2025 6:00 AM

Over 20 million Americans have dry eye disease, which means that their eyes don't produce enough tears or their tears evaporate too quickly. ... Read full Story

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Here’s the nasty reason why you should never trust the plastic hygiene liners on bathing suits

By NY Post | Fabiana Buontempo | 7/13/2025 1:46 PM

It's the last thing you want near your privates. ... Read full Story

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Reem Acra, who counts Taylor Swift as a fan, wins $39M payout after fire destroyed 2,000 dresses

By NY Post | Kathianne Boniello | 7/12/2025 12:51 PM

Beyonce, actress Olivia Wilde and political wives including first lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance's wife Usha Vance and former first lady Jill Biden, have all worn Acra's creations. The dresses can range from $2,500 to $110,000 for bridal gowns. ... Read full Story

art

Kirsty Elson’s Spirited Creatures Breathe New Life into Weathered Driftwood

by Colossal | Aug 01 2025

auto

Rhino Racing RR01 Supercar Ready For Production, Now With Ford V8 Power

by carbuzz.com | Aug 01 2025

beauty

13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

by The List | Mar 03 2025

connecticut

Judge sends English Station cleanup dispute back to DEEP

by CT Mirror | Aug 01 2025

finance

Bonds and the dollar are sounding the alarm about the U.S. economy. Stock investors might want to heed the warning.

by MarketWatch.com | Aug 01 2025

game

Darksiders 4 Continues The Original Game's Story After 15 Years

by GameSpot | Aug 01 2025

knowledge

10 Scary Facts Behind the World’s Most Adorable Animals

by Reader's Digest | Jul 29 2025

long_island

Pita Bowl opens its second Long Island spot with a third on the way

by greaterlongisland.com | Aug 01 2025

music

Universal Music and Spotify Share Price Declines Highlight a Bad Week for Music Stocks

by Billboard | Aug 01 2025

new_jersey

NJ Lottery sales sag

by NJ Spotlight | Aug 01 2025

odd_fun

Watch: Newborn squirrel rescued after falling out of tree

by United Press International, Inc. | Aug 01 2025

people

Kai Trump recently appeared in an advertisement for an energy drink teasing Donald Trump

by marca.com | Aug 01 2025

politics

Gridlock crumbles as Senate advances spending bills in race against shutdown

by Fox News | Aug 01 2025

shopping

Seiko’s New Tool Watch is a Leveled Up Version of An Affordable Classic

by Gear Patrol | Aug 01 2025

world

Trump envoy says new Gaza aid plan in works after touring distribution site

by Global News | Aug 01 2025

Word of the Day

dissociate

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 1, 2025 is:

dissociate • \dih-SOH-shee-ayt\ • verb

To dissociate is to separate oneself from association or union with someone or something; in contexts relating to psychology, it has to do specifically with mentally detaching from one's physical or emotional experiences. In chemistry, dissociate means "to separate a chemical compound into its constituent parts especially through the application of heat or a solvent."

// The director has tried to dissociate herself from her earlier films.

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Examples:

"Last spring, Sunrise Brown launched their 'DIRE' campaign—which stands for 'dissociate' and 'reinvest'—calling on the University to dissociate from the fossil fuel industry and prioritize issues of environmental justice in its relationships with the Providence community." — Kate Butts and Sophia Wotman, The Brown Daily Herald (Providence, Rhode Island), 31 Oct. 2024

Did you know?

Dissociate and its synonymous sibling disassociate can each mean "to separate from association or union with another." Both trace back to the Latin verb sociare, meaning "to join," which comes in turn from socius, a noun meaning "companion." (Socius is associated with many English words, including social and society.) Dis- in this case means "do the opposite of," so both dissociate and disassociate indicate severing that which is united. Some argue that disassociate is illogical because it indicates separating and uniting simultaneously. Dissociate is also preferred by some because it is shorter (by a grand total of two letters) but both words are in current good use.

Mystery $10M Birkin buyer says purchase was his ‘most expensive’ ever: ‘Made me sick to my stomach’

Fugly ‘foot condom’ toe shoes are back — with celebs, fashionistas stepping into the tacky tootsie trend: ‘Everyone laughs’

Docs warn ‘don’t waste your money’ on Kim Kardashian’s new $48 Skims face wrap — here’s exactly what it’ll do

How a low-key change to your hands can warn of advanced lung cancer

American Eagle’s ‘good jeans’ ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race, beauty standards

Kim Kardashian’s new jaw-sculpting face mask compared to ‘medieval torture device’: ‘What in the Hannibal is this’

A neuroscientist designed high heels that are better for your feet — and your brain

Get back-to-school ready with the 13 best backpacks for kids of all ages

She is known as the woman with the ‘world’s largest lips’— here’s what she looked like before all her surgeries

Louis Vuitton owner LVMH in talks to sell Marc Jacobs in deal that could fetch $1B: report

Birkin style isn’t just for women — now, swanky guys are grabbing the pricey haute bag

‘Model’ traveled to the Caribbean to get butt implants — and they fell out: ‘My implant was hanging’

Dermatologist reveals ‘biggest blind spot’ people have about skin care: ‘It really is the gold standard in anti-aging’

The surprising medical remedies of the Middle Ages, from lizard oil to a sweet migraine hack

This natural ingredient is ‘lowkey magic’ for your face — it fights acne, moisturizes and helps your skin barrier

‘Ozempic mouth’ and ‘Ozempic teeth’ can be frightening — here’s the No. 1 way to protect your smile

What is ‘freeze branding’? Doctors warn about trendy tattoo alternative: ‘Puts you at risk’

Minuscule eyelash mites that mate on your face as you sleep could be to blame for your itchy, dry eyes — how to get rid of them

Here’s the nasty reason why you should never trust the plastic hygiene liners on bathing suits

Reem Acra, who counts Taylor Swift as a fan, wins $39M payout after fire destroyed 2,000 dresses

Kirsty Elson’s Spirited Creatures Breathe New Life into Weathered Driftwood

Rhino Racing RR01 Supercar Ready For Production, Now With Ford V8 Power

13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

Judge sends English Station cleanup dispute back to DEEP

Bonds and the dollar are sounding the alarm about the U.S. economy. Stock investors might want to heed the warning.

Darksiders 4 Continues The Original Game's Story After 15 Years

10 Scary Facts Behind the World’s Most Adorable Animals

Pita Bowl opens its second Long Island spot with a third on the way

Universal Music and Spotify Share Price Declines Highlight a Bad Week for Music Stocks

NJ Lottery sales sag

Watch: Newborn squirrel rescued after falling out of tree

Kai Trump recently appeared in an advertisement for an energy drink teasing Donald Trump

Gridlock crumbles as Senate advances spending bills in race against shutdown

Seiko’s New Tool Watch is a Leveled Up Version of An Affordable Classic

Trump envoy says new Gaza aid plan in works after touring distribution site

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Watch: Newborn squirrel rescued after falling out of tree

2.Watch: Paddleboarding pooches break three world records

3.Look: Escaped monitor lizard returns to Massachusetts, evades capture

4.Look: Firefighters rescue bobcat stuck in front grill of vehicle

5.Watch: Giant baseball with 6,750 signatures breaks world record

6.South Africa Hopes Injecting Horns With Radioactive Material Curbs Rhino Poaching

7.Wayward sea lion found wandering in California road

8.27-year-old alpaca officially named the oldest in the world

9.Watch: Escaped goat leads police in chase through Colorado neighborhood

10.Radioactive Wasp Nest Uncovered At South Carolina Nuclear Facility