Where you teethe, I will follow. 26 years after the hit TV show Gilmore Girls introduced its heroines — bohemian mom Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) and brainiac teen Lorelai “Rory” Gilmore (Alexis Bledel) — millennial and Gen Z moms are naming their daughters after the beloved duo. Lorelai is now a top baby name thanks … Read more
The “happiest place on earth” is hiking up their food and beverage prices yet again — this time, with the largest hit on the park’s table-service establishments. Thirteen bars restaurants, bars and lounges throughout the popular park will employ the price increases, with 291 menu items being affected — most notably a mix of dessert … Read more
Go ahead and ask the internet who I am – you will learn a lot about me. I’ve abandoned my children – one of whom was taken away from me. Once, I tried to run somebody over with a car. I have stolen and extorted money from vulnerable women — victims of domestic violence. I … Read more
Nearly $400 a weekend — That’s what the average American spends on summer activities, according to new data. Per a recent survey of 2,000 Americans commissioned by DailyPay and conducted by Talker Research, that price tag reflects the balancing act many are facing in order to enjoy summer and have “IRL” moments with family and … Read more
Check please! Check your mailboxes because Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments are heading to homes early due to a bit of a calendar quirk. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue August checks on July 31, instead of the first of the new month. The early payment is typical, as the SSA will not send … Read more
Quit your witching. A man known as “Dan the Sorcerer” has taken issue with a rival TikTok “witch” who allegedly called him a “disqualified MAGA and Trump aligned witch,” and “sexual predator,” according to a new lawsuit. Melvin Daniel Spaulding has sued Amber Lee Rose — known online as “Ambrosia the Witch” — alleging the … Read more
Saucy Playboy pictures taken to the Moon have sold for $400,000 at auction. They were sold alongside a space hammer that went for $812,500 in the sale of Apollo 12 astronaut Alan Bean‘s mission-used items. The American became the fourth person to walk on the Moon in 1969 as part of the second US mission … Read more
A rare “stealth iPod” prototype made to disguise the design of Apple’s first music player could fetch over £36,000 ($50,000) at auction. The oversized pre-production unit was used to test the device while concealing the size and appearance of the original iPod before its public debut. Instead of the compact shape planned for the final … Read more
Mama’s bringing the trauma. As kiddos from coast-to-coast prepare to return to the classroom in the coming weeks, one mother is making it clear that she’s not prepared to force her brood to tackle assignments, study for tests or complete enriching projects once the end-of-day school bell tolls. It’s simply not her job. A mom divides … Read more
Making gooey s’mores over a flickering campfire was already a treat for the senses. But at the Wylder Hotel in Windham, it’s now a (mildly) mind-expanding experience. The Catskills resort recently introduced a “Wyld Fireside” package that swaps kid-friendly Hershey bars for adult-oriented chocolate from Alice Mushrooms. These functional chocolates are infused with nootropic and … Read more
I once asked a venerable cruise critic what constitutes a “luxury cruise,” since some of the most expensive (and expansive) windows at sea are on the big ships. You can plunk down $40,000 a week for Celebrity Edge’s Iconic Suite, or even $150,000 a week for the Ultimate Family Townhouse on Royal Caribbean’s vast Icon … Read more
Beach bummer. The US State Department has upgraded its travel warning for this popular Caribbean destination. On July 28, officials issued a Level 2 Advisory that urges Americans to “exercise increased caution” in the Bahamas due to crime. The agency warned, “violent crime, including armed robberies, burglaries, and sexual assaults, can occur anywhere in The Bahamas.” The … Read more
It must be a sign. Get ready for another wave of Knicks mania as fans across the world are now fighting for the chance to take home a piece of the championship. This week, the New York City Department of Transportation announced one lucky basketball fan will score the authentic ‘Champions Way’ street sign that … Read more
“Overwhelmed in Ohio” seeks advice on dealing with a new, intrusive neighbor constantly asking for items. “In a Dilemma in Pennsylvania” asks how to handle her husband’s brother dating his past one-night stand. A 17-year-old in the West worries about his thumb-sucking habit being exposed in college. DEAR ABBY: I moved into my apartment four … Read more
Irv’s Burgers, the iconic Los Angeles burger stand where famous rockers frequented in the ’70s, will celebrate its 80th anniversary on August 26 with a variety of specials. Each of Irv’s now six locations will offer Irv’s Original Roadside Single Burgers for just $.80, or free for anyone 80 years or older. There will also … Read more
New York State has moved to protect kids from addictive social media platforms, announcing on Tuesday that the SAFE for Kids Act has been finalized and will go into effect early next year. The law promises to stop social media companies from feeding kids personalized content via algorithms and sending them notifications deep into the … Read more
It is possible to have too much of a good thing. Doctors will routinely tell you to eat healthy, exercise and load up on other good-for-you behaviors to improve your healthspan and lengthen you life. But Dr. Mitch Ghen, chief medical officer Access Medical Labs, warns that five seemingly “healthy” choices are actually unhealthier than … Read more
Forget the Dutton ranch. Years before starring as the matriarch of “The Madison,” Michelle Pfeiffer ruled over a very different landscape— and now, you can rent it for yourself. The Hollywood superstar and her equally awards-laden husband, David E. Kelley, built a hideaway for themselves surrounded by Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest, before making the rugged lodge their… … Read more
He’s short-spined, a little wobbly on his tootsies, unmistakably quirky and an utter delight to those who know him. Jimothy the raccoon has gone from local curiosity to full-blown cultural mascot, and now he’s finding a permanent home on people’s epidermis in the Pacific Northwest. Tattoo shops in Seattle’s hipster neighborhood Ballard, where Jimothy has … Read more
California drivers already dealing with the nation’s highest gas prices are are bracing for another painful jump at the pump this summer. After what seemed like a brief hiatus, tensions are heating up again between the United States and Iran in their conflict, and it’s fueling concerns about global oil supplies, pushing gas prices up, … Read more