Wearing Headphones Every Day Isn’t Bad For Your Ears — But This Common Habit Might Be

Posted on 15/04/2026 by Boris Clair

If you peek outside, it’s pretty likely you’ll see several people running errands with a pair of headphones on. In our digital-first world, many of us use headphones all day long at work, on our commute and even at home when we’re cleaning or exercising.

Headphones are a convenient (and polite) way to listen to music, videos or calls in public. But does the direct sound exposure impact your ears and hearing any differently than other sound sources? Are headphones more damaging to your ear health?

Below, experts share what you should know about safe headphone use.

Listening to music or calls through headphones is no different than listening via a speaker.

Our ears don’t know where sound is coming from, said Catherine V. Palmer, an audiologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Sound can be damaging whether it’s coming from car speakers, living room speakers or headphones, she added.

“One is not more dangerous than another,” Palmer said.

There’s noise around you all the time, said Dr. Kenny Lin, an otolaryngologist at Houston Methodist, and headphones don’t pose a specific danger.

“It’s just the volume at which and the duration over which you are listening to music or phone calls or whatever the case might be,” Lin said. “As long as you’re using your headphones at a reasonable volume, it is no different than listening to music from the speaker or listening to the TV.”

Headphones can be more dangerous to your ears in specific situations, though.

“The one area where a headphone can be potentially riskier is that you place the sound source right up to the ear,” Lin noted.

If you mistakenly left the volume up very high on Spotify, for example, and then plug in your headphones, “the impact of that on your ear could be potentially higher just because of where it’s placed, closer to the ear in its first place,” Lin said.

According to Anna Bixler, an audiologist and the amplification and tinnitus program manager at Jefferson Balance and Hearing Center in Philadelphia, people can also run into problems if there is a lot of sound going on around them.

“That’s really where I see people get themselves into hot water with their streaming level, because when we’re in quiet, we tend to keep it to a pretty minimal volume … when we get on a train or when we’re running outside, and there’s a lot of noise around … that’s when we have a tendency to kick up the volume to compete with external signal,” Bixler said.

There is one simple way to combat this, though: Bixler recommends that folks turn on noise cancellation if it’s available on their headphones.

“That really, really helps a lot of people to keep their streaming volume to a much more minimal level,” Bixler added.

If you aren’t competing with external noise, you won’t be tempted to increase your volume, she said.

Listening to music or calls through headphones is no more damaging than listening through a computer speaker, according to experts.

That said, sound-induced hearing loss is the most common type of hearing loss.

“The most common cause of hearing loss in adults is [sound-induced] hearing loss,” Palmer said.

But not all sounds are created equal. “‘Dose’ predicts whether sound will damage an individual’s hearing,” Palmer said. “Dose is the combination of how loud a sound is and how long you are exposed to it.”

“The louder the sound is and the longer the exposure, the more likely that there will be damage,” Palmer continued, noting that this hearing loss is permanent.

Prolonged loud sound exposure can also cause tinnitus or ringing in the ears, in addition to hearing loss, according to Lin.

So, what noise level is best?

According to the National Institutes of Health, you’re likely safe from hearing damage if you’re around sounds that are 70 decibels or less; 70 decibels is roughly equivalent to a conversation or the sound of a washing machine.

In workplaces, people exposed to noise at 85 decibels or above are advised to wear hearing protection.

How can you tell what decibel level your music and calls come in at? Many phones and smartwatches tell you when your volume is at an unsafe level. There are also apps and websites that help measure noise levels.

But the most reliable way to understand the volume of your music is by visiting an audiologist, Bixler noted.

“We can’t always just trust our ear to know what’s a safe level [of sound],” Bixler said.

An audiologist can help measure the level of sound that’s being played out of your headphones.

“We can measure the level of the sound in the ear canal,” Bixler said. “I’ve had a number of patients in more recent years actually come in to see me and have this procedure done so we know where to set safe [limits].”

Most devices you’re streaming sound from have parental locks you can set for yourself so your sound doesn’t go above a certain level, Bixler added. “I think the best thing that most people can do is take a look at any streaming device they’re using and set a nice limit for themselves.”

You won’t notice hearing loss right away, but ringing in the ears and a feeling of fullness in the ears are signs that you should see a doctor.

It’s not like listening to too-loud music will cause you immediate and noticeable hearing loss. Instead, “sound-induced hearing loss is gradual,” Palmer said.

There are signs of hearing loss you should know about, including a feeling of fullness in the ears, ringing in the ears, and, of course, diminished hearing. “These are all signs of noise-induced hearing loss, and you should manage your exposure as well as seek a baseline hearing test from an audiologist,” Palmer said.

An audiologist can help you reduce your noise exposure and also take steps to protect your hearing throughout your life.

“You want to be preemptive in thinking about your dose of sound over time,” Palmer said.

While listening to music or taking calls on headphones isn’t any more damaging than doing so through a computer or kitchen speaker, any sound exposure that’s too loud or too long can be harmful.

Trump Apparently Thinks Fizzy Drinks Kill Cancer Cells Because ‘It Kills Grass’

Posted on 15/04/2026 by Boris Clair

The man who suggested people drink bleach during the COVID pandemic is back with another hit.

President Donald Trump reportedly thinks fizzy drinks are good for him, because it kills grass — and therefore it must also kill cancer cells.

The wild revelation comes via Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump’s administrator for Medicare and Medicaid, who shared the anecdote on Donald Trump Jr.’s podcast on Tuesday.

“Your dad argues that diet soda is good for him because it kills grass if you pour it on grass, so therefore it must kill cancer cells inside the body,” Oz told Trump Jr. in disbelief, to which Trump Jr. just laughed and shrugged knowingly.

President Donald Trump drinks a soda as he hosts the Holyfield vs Belford boxing match live in 2021, next to his son Donald Trump Jr.

“I’m not even going to argue this right now,” Oz continued.

Oz then shared an anecdote of walking in on Trump drinking an orange Fanta on Air Force One, where he again repeated the theory.

“He’s got a Fanta on the desk and I say, ‘Are you kidding me?’ So he starts to sheepishly grin, he goes, ‘You know, this stuff’s good for me, it kills cancer cells.’”

The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center declined to comment.

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Ex-Trump Official Says President ‘Should Be Removed Immediately’

Posted on 14/04/2026 by Boris Clair

A former Donald Trump official reacted to the president’s strange excuse for posting a meme that depicted him as Jesus by calling for his immediate removal from office.

Trump posted the AI-generated image showing him as a Christ-like figure, and, after lots of criticism, including some people who suggested he just might be the Antichrist, dubiously claimed he thought the image “was me as a doctor.”

Many people were sceptical of Trump’s frankly lame excuse for posting the meme, including former White House press secretary Anthony Scaramucci, who suggested on Monday it was time to kick Trump out of office for good.

“This guy should be removed immediately before his lack of impulse control causes an irreversible tragedy,” Scaramucci said on X. “He doesn’t believe what he just said, if he does it’s a cognitive crisis that responsible people would act on immediately.”

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DR JC from Nazareth. This guy should be removed immediately before his lack of impulse control causes an irreversible tragedy. He doesn’t believe what he just said, if he does it’s a cognitive crisis that responsible people would act on immediately. https://t.co/1Nq8a8sesU

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During the first Trump administration, Scaramucci, who mainly worked as a financier, served as White House press decretary for a whopping 10 days.

He has since spent a lot more time than that criticising his former boss.

Last month, he put a spin on the definition of “Trump Derangement Syndrome,” a so-called condition that the MAGA crowd claims affects the millions of people who don’t support the president.

He told Don Lemon the real people suffering from “TDS” are the folks “that are with him still.”

“Those are the people that are deranged,” he said. “Those are the people that have lost touch with reality in terms of how much damage he and his cronies are causing the country and the world.”

In November, Scaramucci told “The Daily Beast Podcast” the truth about Trump’s popularity with donors, aides and Republican Party officials: He’s not.

“Anybody who thinks the party likes him doesn’t understand the party,” Scaramucci explained. “And that could be the donors who hold their nose and give him money, or that could be the political class that lives with them in Washington.”

He added that “if you’re inside Trump’s inner orbit, you hate the guy’s guts,” but said “there’s a dance because you’re afraid of him, because he’s intimidating you, because of his political prowess and his media presence.”

“He’s sort of the big furry, he’s sasquatch of social media. And you don’t want him bigfooting your ass, right? So you’re afraid of him, but you hate his guts,” Scaramucci said.

Vance On Trump’s Jesus Picture: ‘The President Was Posting A Joke’

Posted on 14/04/2026 by Boris Clair

Vice president JD Vance tried to spin President Donald Trump’s now-deleted Truth Social post depicting himself as Jesus Christ in an AI-generated image.

Asked by Fox News’ Bret Baier on Monday about Trump’s recent clashes with Pope Leo XIV and the AI image, Vance defended the Jesus post and attempted to explain why the president eventually took it down.

“Well, first of all, Bret, I think the president was posting a joke,” Vance, who is Catholic, said. “And of course, he took it down because he recognised that a lot of people weren’t understanding his humour in that case.”

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BAIER: I wonder as a catholic how you consider this picture which a lot of people took as the president posting a picture of himself as Jesus?

VANCE: I think the president was posting a joke and, of course, he took it down because he recognized that a lot of people weren’t… pic.twitter.com/gdcaVw6Ahy

— Acyn (@Acyn) April 13, 2026

Vance then tried to paint Trump’s unorthodox use of social media as a positive attribute.

“I think the president of the United States likes to mix it up on social media, and I actually think that’s one of the good things about this president, is that he’s not filtered. He doesn’t send everything through a communications professional. He actually reaches out directly to the people,” Vance said.

Despite taking the post down, Trump tried to spin the image’s message.

“I did post it and I thought it was me as a doctor,” he told reporters at the White House. “Only the fake news could come up with that one.”

‘This Man Is Not Well’: Critics Damn Trump After ‘Unhinged’ Late-Night Attack On Pope

Posted on 13/04/2026 by Boris Clair

Critics have condemned President Donald Trump after he attacked Pope Leo XIV in a Sunday night rant.

In a lengthy Truth Social post that ran more than 300 words, Trump slammed the pope for being “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy.”

Trump griped:

“I don’t want a Pope who criticizes the President of the United States because I’m doing exactly what I was elected, IN A LANDSLIDE, to do, setting Record Low Numbers in Crime, and creating the Greatest Stock Market in History.”

Trump also took credit for the Chicago-born pope’s election, claiming the College of Cardinals selected the first-ever American pontiff last year because “they thought that would be the best way to deal with President Donald J. Trump.”

President Donald Trump railed against Pope Leo while speaking with reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Sunday night.

He repeated his grievances a little later when he spoke to reporters as he returned to Washington from Miami on Sunday night.

“I don’t think he’s doing a very good job,” Trump said. “He likes crime, I guess.”

He also called the pontiff “a very liberal person” and “a man that doesn’t believe in stopping crime.”

“I’m not a fan of Pope Leo,” he added.

Trump’s attack came after the pope repeatedly called for peace amid the ongoing war with Iran.

He did so again on Saturday.

“Enough of the idolatry of self and money!” Leo said during an evening prayer service, according to The Associated Press. “Enough of the display of power! Enough of war!”

The pope did not mention Trump by name as he described the “delusion of omnipotence” as a threat to global stability, but the comments apparently triggered the president.

Trump’s critics fired back on X:

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I doubt Pope Leo XIV will lose any sleep over this, before he begins his pilgrimage to Africa tomorrow. But the rest of us should. Because it is unhinged, uncharitable and unchristian. Is there no bottom to this moral squalor? pic.twitter.com/XRr9lpv4ZF

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I doubt Pope Leo XIV will lose any sleep over this, before he begins his pilgrimage to Africa tomorrow. But the rest of us should. Because it is unhinged, uncharitable and unchristian. Is there no bottom to this moral squalor? pic.twitter.com/XRr9lpv4ZF

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We know the leadership of the Republican Party is on their knees (not praying!) but if anyone over there still has a spine, this is an easy one! https://t.co/lSsZHk6tvQ

— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) April 13, 2026

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Hey @GOP, you good with your guy directly attacking the Pope now?

We know the leadership of the Republican Party is on their knees (not praying!) but if anyone over there still has a spine, this is an easy one! https://t.co/lSsZHk6tvQ

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As a Catholic, I find it abhorrent that the President of the United States would publicly attack the Successor of St. Peter. Donald Trump is flailing. His war in Iran has led to the death and injury of American servicemembers and the death of Iranian children. He will attack… pic.twitter.com/fl5d1G2QVP

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I try and focus on policy and ignore all the grotesque nonsense Trump spews on a daily basis but as a Catholic I can’t stay silent. This must be condemned by every Catholic, every Christian, indeed by everyone who follows any faith. Trump is an abomination https://t.co/XtxrFuNxMC

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This will end well.

Some genius in Trumpland decided, “Hey, the best thing we can do now is to go to war with the Holy Father.” pic.twitter.com/zYG3IuNivB

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This will end well.

Some genius in Trumpland decided, “Hey, the best thing we can do now is to go to war with the Holy Father.” pic.twitter.com/zYG3IuNivB

— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) April 13, 2026

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Demented. In its claims, and in the tone it strikes toward the Vicar of Christ, the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion. https://t.co/8k8FhEb1vm

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Demented. In its claims, and in the tone it strikes toward the Vicar of Christ, the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion. https://t.co/8k8FhEb1vm

— Sohrab Ahmari (@SohrabAhmari) April 13, 2026

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POTUS arguing about having the “greatest stock market” versus a Pope and wondering why Republicans are on path for the worst midterms ever… https://t.co/Oxyk7F19p5

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Trump doesn’t realize what an absolute shitstorm he’s unleashing by acting so unhinged toward the Pope.

More then a few Catholics have obvious disagreements and dissentions from the Church, but just like when a nation or family is attacked by an outsider, a lot of us are going… https://t.co/Jgxt4j1ZRH

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The Other Bennet Sister Fans Have More Jane Austen Adaptations To Enjoy Later In 2026

Posted on 12/04/2026 by Boris Clair

It is a truth universally acknowledged that, almost as often as writers pinch Jane Austen’s most famous opening line, new adaptations must join the already hefty pile.

And this is especially true at the present moment, after last year marked the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth. While most of us settle for a bottle of pinot down the pub, for Austen, the celebrations of her semiquincentennial include a fresh Hollywood movie and the Netflix treatment for a fan-favourite novel.

The latest spin on Austen’s work is the new BBC series The Other Bennet Sister, which taps into the POV of the sidelined Pride & Prejudice sister, Mary.

Starring Ruth Jones as Mrs Bennet and Call The Midwife actor Ella Bruccoleri as the titular character, many fans have already torn through the series and are on the hunt for more where that came from.

If that sounds familiar, you may well be looking for your next Austen fix right now. Luckily, there’s plenty to look forward to this year – here’s what else you can look forward to getting stuck into…

Netflix’s Pride & Prejudice is coming to our screens soon

The stars of Netflix's new Pride & Prejudice adaptation — The stars of Netflix’s new Pride & Prejudice adaptation

After recruiting Dakota Johnson for a tepidly-received film version of Jane Austen’s 1817 novel Persuasion, Netflix is having another go at bringing Austen’s work to life on screen.

This time around, Everything I Know About Love author Dolly Alderton has written a six-part TV adaptation of Pride & Prejudice that will arrive at a currently undisclosed date later this year.

The Crown’s Emma Corrin will play Elizabeth Bennet while Slow Horses star Jack Lowden will follow in Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen’s footsteps to portray Mr Darcy.

Meanwhile, Olivia Colman and Rufus Sewell will play Mrs and Mr Bennett, respectively, with Heartstopper’s Rhea Norwood and Industry’s Freya Mavor also appearing as Lydia and Jane Bennett.

The star-studded series will also include appearances from Daryl McCormack, Jamie Demetriou, Louis Partridge and Black Mirror’s Siena Kelly.

Describing Pride & Prejudice as the “blueprint for romantic comedy”, Dolly has teased what we can expect “both familiar and fresh” ideas in her take on Austen’s classic.

“In it lies the opportunity to examine the complexities of love, family, friendship, and society, while aspiring to Austen’s delightfully observational voice,” she enthused.

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Another Hollywood spin on one of Jane Austen’s most popular books is also in the works

If you’re more in the market for a big screen-adaptation, there’s also a new Sense And Sensibility movie on the way this September.

Austen’s 1811 novel centres on the Dashwood sisters, after they and their widowed mother have become destitute following the death of their father, resulting in them moving to a modest cottage on their cousin’s estate.

Naturally, being an Austen novel, the sisters also navigate suitors of varying morals and suitability.

The 2026 adaptation is led by BAFTA-nominated Blue Jean director Georgia Oakley, with Normal People’s Daisy Edgar-Jones and Hanna star Esmé Creed-Miles starring as Elinor and Marianne Dashwood.

Meanwhile, George MacKay, Fiona Shaw, Caitríona Balfe and Frank Dillane are also in the cast.

The 2026 adaptation is the first major take on Austen’s novel since Ang Lee’s 1995 adaptation, featuring Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Kate Winslet and Alan Rickman, which picked up seven Oscar nominations and 12 Bafta nods at the time.

What about a season 2 of The Other Bennet Sister?

Unfortunately, that’s not looking likely.

Laurie Davidson and Ella Bruccoleri in The Other Bennet Sister

The TV series is adapted from Janice Hadlow’s book of the same name, with the events of pretty much the whole novel being covered over the course of the 10 episodes.

Screenwriter Sarah Quintrell did tell Radio Times that she would “love to do more” shows like The Other Bennet Sister, but clarified that she meant “more stories taking a different angle” on classic tales we already know and love, rather than specifically more shows set in the Pride & Prejudice universe.

There’s also a spruced-up Pride & Prejudice audiobook you can enjoy right now

If it’s even more stars you’re after, perhaps you’d be interested in the revamped audiobook of Pride & Prejudice, which features a bunch of the biggest new acting names as well as a few legends.

Alright, so technically this was released in 2025, but we reckon it’s new enough to pique your interest if you’re still coming off the Other Bennett Sister high.

Audible’s reading of the novel sees Industry star Marisa Abela take on the lead role of Elizabeth Bennet, with Babygirl’s Harris Dickinson joining her as Mr Darcy.

Elsewhere, Will Poulter voices Mr Wickham, while Oscar-winner Jessie Buckley is Caroline Bingley, Glenn Close stars as Lady Catherine De Bourgh, and Mr and Mrs Bennett are played by Bill Nighy and Marianne Jean-Baptiste

The Other Bennet Sister is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.

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Netflix’s Pride & Prejudice is coming to our screens soon

Another Hollywood spin on one of Jane Austen’s most popular books is also in the works

What about a season 2 of The Other Bennet Sister?

There’s also a spruced-up Pride & Prejudice audiobook you can enjoy right now

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