Washington, February 18 : The "Real Housewives of New York City" are allegedly yet to realise the hard-hitting effect of recession on the daily lives of people.

The ladies revealed they were facing a "tough" time on compromising their plush life styles while dealing with the new economic realities.

"What was hard for me was giving up my live-in maid five days a week," Fox News quoted housewife Ramona Singer as saying.

Countess Luann De Lesseps added: "I''m miss buying my tiaras."

Washington, Feb 18 : Cancer survivors are more likely to fail in obtaining or retaining a job as compared to healthy individuals, according to an analysis of previous studies.

The trend is more common in survivors of breast and gastrointestinal cancers, adds the review report.

The researchers behind the analysis say that long-term medical and psychological effects of cancer or its treatment may cause impairments that effect social functioning, including the obtainment or retention of employment.

Almost half of all cancer survivors are younger than 65 years.

Washington, Feb 18 : A panel of scientists has predicted that New York will be hotter, rainier and more likely to flood in the coming decades, with sea levels possibly rising more than four feet.

"All of the evidence from the science community is that the seas are going to rise," said New York's Mayor Bloomberg, as he unveiled the panel's report.

"It's pretty hard to not understand something's going on, very worrisome and scary, on this planet," he added.

Washington, Feb 18 : Supermodel Kate Moss has slammed celebrity couples for misusing their stardom, after she saw Tom Cruise and his wife Katie Holmes jump the queue using their A-list status at a New York fashion event.

The catwalk queen said that she was forced to join a long line of guests waiting to greet the organisers, when she attended the Metropolitan Museum of Art''s Costume Institute Gala in Manhattan last year.

Moss claimed that while she stood in the queue waiting for her turn, she got irritated after Hollywood stars Cruise and Holmes walked straight to the front and were immediately admitted.

Washington, Feb 18 : Actor Ashton Kutcher is in final negotiations to star in football-themed film Traded.

The plot of the comedy film revolves around a superstar NFL quarterback and a 12-year-old middle school geek who magically trade bodies, and then quickly learn valuable lessons about humility and courage, reports the Variety.

The script has been written by David Stem and David Weiss of "They Came From Upstairs," fame.

Washington, Feb 18 : Unlike her glamorous image on stage, pop singer Cher likes to keep her home life low-key.

The 62-year-old actress, who is in Las Vegas for a glitzy concert, is living the lifestyle quite opposite than the city offers.

She's staying out of the casinos, refraining from drinking, doesn''t smoke and prefers to stay away from the all-night party scene.

"I like to go out, do my work and then come home," Fox News quoted her as saying.