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Close up side shot of microplastics lay on people hand.Photo:Getty Getty Researchers have found there’s a spoon-sized amount of microplastics in the human brain. And to clarify — that’s not a spoonful: It’s enough microplastics to form an actual plastic spoon. The alarming data comes from a new study, published inNature, where researchers examined cadaver brains and found an increase in microplastics than they were seeing less than a decade ago....

Photo:John Lamparski/Getty Images John Lamparski/Getty Images Aaron Rodgersis thinking outside the pocket. While mulling his future — and his place next season whether on the New York Jets or elsewhere — the 41-year-old quarterback of the 4-11 team is open-minded about multiple scenarios. “I think there’s a world where they just say, ‘Hey, thank you, we’re going to go in another direction’ on January 6th,“Rodgers said onThe Pat McAfee Showon Monday, Dec....

Donald Trump (left) and George Stephanopoulos.Photo:Getty(2) Getty(2) Trump, 78, originally filed the lawsuit in March, against Stephanopoulos, 63, and ABC News, accusing them of defaming him when Stephanopoulos incorrectly stated that Trump was found civilly liable for raping writerE. Jean Carrollduring a March 2024 interview with South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace. Trump was actually found liable for sexual abuse, a different offense. TheAssociated Pressreported on Saturday, Dec. 14, that the suit was settled on Friday and that the settlement agreement states that ABC’s presidential library payment will be used for a nonprofit organization that will be established alongside the not-yet-built library....

Looking back, it wasJoe DiMeo’s confidence that first captivated Jessica when they started dating. It’s in the way he walks, the way he dresses and his inviting conversation skills. Joe’s confidence shines through everything he does, says 34-year-old Jessica. That’s still one of her favorite things about Joe, 26, and she imagines it’s just how he’s been his whole life, well before they started dating in April 2021 and tied the knot this past December....

Alana Springsteen.Photo:Getty Getty Alana Springsteen’ssocials paint an image of the country singer living a rock-star lifestyle on the road, but she promises not everything is as it seems. “You probably watch artists and bands on stage, and you’re like, ‘God, they’re probably so wild,'” she tells PEOPLE. “But we are a bunch of nerds. We are back on the bus listening toChappell RoanandSabrina Carpenter, getting pumped up.” After a monumental year of numerous firsts, including herCMA Awardsred carpet debut on Nov....

Alexis Bledel and Vincent Kartheiser.Photo: Matt Sayles/Invision/AP The actress’s rep confirmed to PEOPLE that the new addition arrived last fall after herGilmore Girlsrevival costar Scott Patterson revealed Bledel’s mom status inGlamour. “She’s blossomed as a woman, and now she’s a proud new mother and married and happy,“Patterson said. “We’re comparing notes because my son [born July 2014] is about a year and a half older than her young son. I’m showing her photos and videos and what to expect....

Jimmy Carter.Photo:Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images Former PresidentJimmy Carterdied on Sunday, Dec. 29, at the record-breaking age of 100 years old. In 2019, at the age of 94 years and 172 days, Carter became the longest-living president in United States history, who had already enjoyed the lengthiest post-presidency life. But Carter’s life of service didn’t begin with his 1977 inauguration. From his humble roots as a Georgia peanut farmer to his years as a submarine officer in the U....

Maddie Ziegler and Mackenzie Ziegler arrive at the Variety 2023 Power Of Young Hollywood Celebration on August 10, 2023.Photo:Image Press Agency/NurPhoto/ShutterstockMaddieandMackenzie Zieglercome from a large blended family.TheDance Momssibling duo have three brothers and one sister: half-brothers Ryan and Tyler Ziegler and stepbrother and sister Matthew and Michele. Ryan and Tyler were born to Kurt Ziegler,Maddie and Mackenzie’s father, and his previous wife, before he went on to marry Melissa Ziegler.Melissa and Kurt were married in 2000 and ended up getting divorced in 2011....

Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes attend the Netflix Premiere of “Quarterback.".Photo:Randy Shropshire/GettyCraving a meal of champions?Travis KelceandPatrick Mahomeshave you covered!The Kansas City Chiefs superstars2024 Super Bowlchampions are about to double as restauranteurs in partnership with global hospitality group Noble 33.In mid-March, Kelce and Mahomes announced that they arejoining forces as partners of a modern steakhousecalled1587 Prime. Described as an “ultimate experiential dining destination,” the new restaurant will be located in Kansas City....

Amy Adams in ‘Nightbitch’.Photo:Amy Sussman/Getty; Searchlight Pictures Amy Sussman/Getty; Searchlight Pictures Amy Adamsgoes proudly, fully feral in her latest film. And she still grins at the memory. “I was here for it,” Adams tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue of her character inNightbitch, who seemingly turns into an actual dog as a coping mechanism while grappling with the weight and isolation of new motherhood. The film finds an unraveling Adams sprouting a tail, howling at the night moon and enthusiastically eating from a dog bowl, to the delight of her young son and growing concern of her husband (Scoot McNairy)....

Amy Grant.Photo: Jason Davis/Getty Amy Grantis taking time off after being in the hospital following a bike accident. On Friday, the 61-year-old singer’s team shared an update on her official Instagram page, telling fans she’s on the road to recovery. The post adds that “due to the doctor’s orders,” Grant will postpone her upcoming shows for next month – where she was scheduled to perform in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Jackson City, and Wilmington – until April and June of next year....

Amy Schumer.Photo: ANGELA WEISS/AFPAmy Schumerhas been diagnosed with Cushing syndrome.The condition occurs when too much cortisol (the primary stress hormone) is inside one’s body for a long time, according to theMayo Clinic. Possible symptoms include weight gain, high blood pressure, and bone loss. Treatment can involve medication, radiation therapy, or surgery.Schumer, 42, revealed her diagnosis inFriday’s edition of Jessica Yellin’s “News Not Noise” newsletterdays after fans began questioningwhy she had a “puffier” faceduring her promo tour for season 2 ofLife & Beth....

The orca was part of a population known as Bigg’s killer whales, which may be responsible for the decline in the otter population between the Aleutian Islands and the Gulf of Alaska. Bart Rulon / Puget Sound ExpressBigg ’s killer whales are typically found in an domain stretch from the Aleutian Islands and the Gulf of Alaska to the coast of California . In a highly strange case , an Orcinus orca was feel dead off the coast of the Russian Commander Islands in the Bering Sea — with six fully intact sea otters in her stomach ....