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A 92-year-old grandmother in China has wowed mainland internet users by doing 200 push-ups and 100 sit-ups each day. The nonagenarian’s fitness exploits are the latest example of how the country’s senior citizens are embracing challenging workout routines. She came under the spotlight after she shared longevity tips at a Yao Ethnic Minority Medicine Festival in Jianghua Yao Autonomous County in central Hunan province in early June, Jianghua TV reported. (Nonagenarian Li could shame a person less than half her age with her push-up prowess. Photo: Douyin) “Maybe my movements in doing the push-ups are not up to standard, but I insist on doing 200 each day,” the...

Kelly Osbourne, the TV host and reality star, is letting go of her midcentury modern Los Feliz jewel box, putting the picturesque property on the market for $4.35 million—just weeks after her parents, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne sold one of their California properties. Ozzy, 75, and Sharon, 72, finally managed to offload their L.A. condo for $4.35 million in early October, having listed it for sale no less than three times over a yearlong period. Their decision to sell the property came after they revealed their plans to quit the U.S. for good and relocate back to their home in the U.K. It’s unclear whether their 39-year-old daughter is planning a similar move across the...

Justin and Hailey Bieber are reportedly on the hunt for a lavish European escape, aiming to dodge the relentless glare of fame in America, according to a source speaking to The US Sun. The couple, under increasing public scrutiny, is said to be craving a serene retreat amid swirling rumors and personal challenges. The 31-year-old “Baby” singer has faced heightened attention lately, with whispers about his well-being growing louder.     (The couple is considering properties in Spain, Greece and southern France ranging from $5.6 million to $18.5 million.SCStock – stock.adobe.com)     (There have been rumors about Justin’s health and...

A three-bedroom Toronto home where Meghan Markle lived while dating Prince Harry and filming the TV series “Suits” spent less than a week on the market before finding a buyer. The two-story Seaton Village home listed for C$1.895 million (US$1.39 million) in late August, and sold within five days for $1.98 million, according to real estate platform Zolo.   (A three-bedroom Toronto home where Meghan Markle lived while starring in the TV series "Suits" hit the market asking C$1.895 million (US$1.39 million).Unique Vtour)   The Duchess of Sussex lived in the violet-painted home on Yarmouth Road for about two years, until late 2017, when she moved to Kensington Palace...

Neighbours fight everywhere in the world. But when it leads you to lose $59,623 (Rs 50 lakh), it no longer classifies as a regular tussle. A couple in Britain lost all their life savings because of a legal battle with their neighbours, all over two fence panels, Daily Mail reported. Graham and Katherine Bateson objected when Wendy Leedham put the barrier up on the shared driveway between their two bungalows in 2019. The couple insisted the properties had what was described as a 'featureless boundary' when they bought their home in 1987 and launched litigation. This dragged on for nearly three years when a mediation hearing ruled the fence could stay. Mrs Leedham didn't survive to see...

Hugo Dalinger knew he couldn’t go back. Not after a wall of flames swallowed his bright-white Altadena home during the January firestorm that took out most of his town. But he needed money to start over, so he reached out to a friend and veteran real estate agent for help. Ramiro Rivas was skeptical. He grew up around Altadena and has sold hundreds of properties in 21 years - but a fire-scarred lot was new. He put the 10,500 square-foot ash-filled parcel up for sale on Feb. 3, pitching it as an “incredible canvas for a custom-built estate.” He was surprised how fast offers came in.   In nine days, Rivas closed Altadena’s first post-fire residential land...

A Chinese decoration company has sparked online controversy and amusement after it converted a drained swimming pool into a temporary office. Staff get down to business in the “deep end” before exiting the office using the original poolside ladders. The quirky set-up came to light after an employee from Luban Decoration Group, based in Chengdu, Sichuan province, southwestern China, posted a video online entitled “Swimming Pool Transformed into Office Space”. The clip quickly went viral. (The swimming pool safety signs are clearly visible in the company’s workspace.. Photo: Handout) According to Cover News, the company’s gym, swimming pool and office...

What began as a normal argument between a husband and wife took a shocking turn when the woman allegedly threatened to kill the man or frame him in a false dowry case. The incident occurred in Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj district and stemmed from a dispute over the woman’s pregnancy. Following the husband’s complaint, police intervened and have launched an investigation against the woman. According to the police complaint, the couple tied the knot in June 2022, but trouble reportedly began soon after. The husband alleged that his wife consistently refused to engage in any physical relationship, which left him distressed. He also claimed that she frequently visited her...

A decade-long research has given a historic breakthrough to a group of scientists in China who have successfully eliminated type 2 diabetes in a patient through cell therapy. The 59 year old patient was suffering from diabetes for the last 25 years. The findings of the study have been published on Cell Discovery and is being hailed as the world's first successful use of stem cell-derived islet transplantation to cure diabetes. The researchers are from Shanghai Changzheng Hospital. "Type 2 diabetes (T2D) typically starts with insulin resistance in peripheral tissues and proceeds with gradual loss of islet function due to the reduction in ẞ-cell mass or dedifferentiation of ẞ cells....

Kevin Costner has fiercely denied romance rumors with Jennifer Lopez, insisting that he is not “looking for anything,” so where is the Hollywood star hunkering down amid fling whispers? The “Yellowstone” actor, 70, has been embracing single life and has been linked to several A-listers since his divorce from Christine Baumgartner, 50, last year. The last Hollywood heavyweight rumored to have caught his eye is the “Jenny From the Block” hitmaker, who is 15 years his junior. Romance rumors swirled after Lopez and Costner were spotted spending some quality time together on a Christmas getaway in Aspen, CO. However, a spokesperson for Costner has...