Have you ever watched a holiday rom-com on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime — or any of the other many networks and streamers that now air them — and thought, “I could write that”? It’s harder than you may think — but just as fun. Regular writers of Christmas fare for Hallmark Channel, Great American Family … Read more
Your holiday candles that smell of pomegranate, peppermint and pine may spark joy in your home, but they can also fuel your risk of heart disease and certain cancers, a new study finds. “Our research shows that some home fragrance products may be detrimental to indoor air quality,” Asit Kumar Mishra and Marie Coggins, researchers from Ireland, wrote last … Read more
A holiday songwriter who touts herself as the “Queen of Christmas” claims transportation officials should be on the naughty list for overlooking how congestion pricing will impact her lower Manhattan neighborhood. The state’s plan to levy a $15 toll to drive to Manhattan’s busiest streets will lead to a “sharp increase” in motorists on the … Read more