BINEWS24

Posts

5 Things You Should Know About Agnostics

Like many Americans, I grew up in a Christian home — and there really were lots of great things about that. Religion can offer a sense of peace and community, and even some pretty fun holidays. I genuinely enjoyed all those outdoor church picnics and delightfully bad Christmas pageants my parents dragged me to, and if I hadn’t been raised in the church I wouldn’t have met any of my dearest childhood friends. But as an adult, I’ve found myself identifying as agnostic more and more, and happily so. Just to clarify, as Wikipedia puts it, identifying as agnostic means you believe that, "the truth values of certain claims — especially metaphysical and religious claims such as whether or not God, the divine or the supernatural exist — are unknown and perhaps unknowable.” It's a belief system that, according to a recent Pew survey, is held by up to 23 percent of Americans. (Although, the survey also grouped atheists with agnostics, so that number may actually be a bit lower.) Being...

People are just learning the dark meaning behind the five-dot tattoo on people’s hands

Tattoos are a very unique form of expression, with every work of art having different meanings. However, one specific type of tattoo is now getting a lot of attention: the ‘five-dot tattoo’ on the hand, which has a very dark meaning. In today’s society, tattoos are widely accepted and praised. However, the debate over whether it’s an art form will never end. Some mean it “destroys” the body, while others see it as something you wear just like clothes or jewelry. It becomes a part of one’s identity, and most times, the ink has a deeper meaning. Some get tattoos to honor a family member, friend, or pet, while others mark a special occasion or simply find a particular design beautiful. Per Tattoo Wizard, Archaeologists believe the world’s first tattoos date back between 3370 BC and 3100 BC, after discovering tattooed skin on ancient mummified remains. However, some experts think the practice may be even older, with evidence suggesting people were tattooing their skin as early as 210...

From Rising Screen Presence to a Life of Quiet Devotion: The Thoughtful Journey of an Eighties Actress Who Walked Away from Hollywood at the Height of Opportunity to Embrace Family, Privacy, and a Deeper Definition of Lasting Fulfillment and Personal Legacy Beyond Fame

In the neon-soaked, high-octane landscape of 1980s Hollywood, Jennifer Runyon was poised to become a household name. With a string of memorable performances and a screen presence that felt refreshingly grounded, she was the rare talent who didn’t need to shout to be heard. Yet, just as the industry prepared to crown her as one of its next major stars, she did the unthinkable: she simply walked away, leaving behind the flashing lights for something far more profound and elusive. While her peers were busy chasing the next blockbuster or navigating the treacherous waters of tabloid fame, Runyon was quietly recalibrating her definition of success. For many, the allure of the red carpet is a siren song that is impossible to ignore. For Runyon, however, the noise of the industry began to drown out the things that truly mattered: the sanctity of a private life and the potential for a legacy built on something more permanent than celluloid. Her decision to step back was not a dramatic ex...

Teen’s last words as she died on mom’s shoulder after eating meal of chicken and fries

What was meant to be a joyful family holiday became an unimaginable tragedy for one family from Buckinghamshire. Eighteen-year-old Lily King had just completed her first year studying economics at University of Exeter—a milestone her family wanted to celebrate together. The trip to Rabat was supposed to mark a moment of pride, a pause after months of hard work and pressure. Instead, it ended in loss. Lily had lived her entire life managing severe allergies. From early childhood, her parents, Aicha King and Michael King, had learned to navigate a world full of hidden risks. Fish, seafood, nuts, sesame, dairy—each meal required vigilance, each outing careful planning. It was a constant balancing act between caution and living as fully as possible. Over time, her condition became more sensitive. Stress, particularly during her final school years and transition into university, had taken a toll on her body. Earlier in 2024, she had already experienced a serious anaphylactic episode t...

“Vaginamaxxing” explained as doctor issues sharp warning over unsettling trend

A new trend is spreading across social media, encouraging people with female anatomy to do something called “vaginamaxxing.” But health experts are warning it could cause serious problems. Wanting to feel attractive and taking care of one’s appearance is nothing new. Beauty trends have always come and gone, and standards of attractiveness have shifted dramatically throughout history. But these days, it has gone beyond hairstyles, workouts, or makeup. People are now changing their appearance with everything from fillers to cosmetic surgeries of all kinds. Across social media, the term “-maxxing” has become attached to different ways of supposedly “enhancing” one’s appearance. “Looksmaxxing,” “Jawmaxxing,” and even “Ballmaxxing” are terms many online users are already familiar with. These trends encourage people to alter their appearance in order to “look their best,” sometimes through methods medical professionals have warned may be dangerous. Now, doctors are raising concerns abo...

Joan Collins makes rare red carpet appearance at 92 – everyone’s saying the same thing

Actress Joan Collins turned a lot of heads on the red carpet when she made an appearance at Cannes. It seems a lot of people had similar thoughts. Keep reading to learn more. Joan Collins just reminded everyone that glamour doesn’t expire with age. The 92-year-old actress turned heads the moment she arrived on the Cannes red carpet on May 12, with everyone who saw her completely stunned by how timeless she looked. Joan Collins who is best known for her role as Alexis Colby on Dynasty attended the opening ceremony of the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival in a dramatic white Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture gown. She kept the styling classic with black opera gloves and a diamond necklace. But while people were busy talking about her appearance, Joan has been open about the routines she says actually help her feel good as she’s gotten older. “I highly recommend working out with a physiotherapist for older men and women who want to stay fit. Half an hour a day is mostly what I do, and I...