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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

beauty

13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

by The List | Mar 03 2025

book

Looking for groups in ‘Looking For Group’

by BookPage | Jul 29 2025

connecticut

Judge sends English Station cleanup dispute back to DEEP

by CT Mirror | Aug 01 2025

golf

War Amputees Find New Purpose on the Golf Course

by NY Times | Jul 25 2025

health

Brisk Walking May Help You Live Longer, Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk

by Healthline.com | Aug 02 2025

how_to

F1: How to Watch and Stream the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix

by CNET | Aug 02 2025

lifestyle

My Big Fat Fabulous Life star Whitney reveals how she overcame 'disorienting' 100lb weight loss

by Hello! Magazine | Aug 02 2025

long_island

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

by greaterlongisland.com | Aug 01 2025

metro

Arrest made in torture, murder of 21-year-old woman after weeklong manhunt for her boyfriend

by New York Post | Aug 02 2025

music

Kelly Osbourne Honors Dad Ozzy Osbourne With NSFW Post Days After His Funeral

by Billboard | Aug 02 2025

nation

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reports 3.8% decline in profits

by upi.com | Aug 02 2025

opinion

Arab nations are getting wise to Hamas — even as others foolishly squeeze Israel

by New York Post | Aug 02 2025

retirement

Retirees face staggering 6-figure health care bill when leaving the workforce

by Fox News | Jul 30 2025

sports

Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

world

India responds to U.S. penalty over Russia oil

by United Press International, Inc. | Aug 02 2025

Word of the Day

palimpsest

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for August 2, 2025 is:

palimpsest • \PAL-imp-sest\ • noun

Palimpsest in its original use refers to writing material (such as a parchment manuscript) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased; the underlying text is said to be “in palimpsest.” Palimpsest in extended use refers to something that has usually diverse layers or aspects apparent beneath the surface.

// Scholars believe the motive for making palimpsests was often economic—reusing parchment was cheaper than preparing a new skin.

// The ancient city is an architectural palimpsest.

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Examples:

“My aim was to trace the course of … the Aqua Marcia, built between 144 and 140 B.C. by Julius Caesar’s ancestor Quintus Marcius Rex. … The original tuff arches carried the Marcia across a steep ravine. Subsequent retaining walls and buttresses have transformed the bridge into a palimpsest of building styles.” — David Laskin, The New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024

Did you know?

Long ago, writing surfaces were so highly valued that they were often used more than once. Palimpsest in its original use referred to an early form of recycling in which an old document was erased to make room for a new one when parchment ran short. (The word is from the Greek palimpsēstos, meaning “scraped again.”) Fortunately for modern scholars, the erasing process wasn’t completely effective, so the original could often be distinguished under the newer writing. De republica, by Roman statesman and orator Cicero, is one of many documents recovered from a palimpsest. Nowadays, the word palimpsest can refer not only to such a document but to anything that has multiple layers apparent beneath the surface.

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

13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

Looking for groups in ‘Looking For Group’

Judge sends English Station cleanup dispute back to DEEP

War Amputees Find New Purpose on the Golf Course

Brisk Walking May Help You Live Longer, Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk

F1: How to Watch and Stream the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix

My Big Fat Fabulous Life star Whitney reveals how she overcame 'disorienting' 100lb weight loss

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

Arrest made in torture, murder of 21-year-old woman after weeklong manhunt for her boyfriend

Kelly Osbourne Honors Dad Ozzy Osbourne With NSFW Post Days After His Funeral

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reports 3.8% decline in profits

Arab nations are getting wise to Hamas — even as others foolishly squeeze Israel

Retirees face staggering 6-figure health care bill when leaving the workforce

Pelé's life in pictures

India responds to U.S. penalty over Russia oil

Word of the Day

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