Have you ever been mid-flight and wondered what’s going on in the cockpit? A United Airlines passenger was lucky enough to find out. The passenger took to the r/unitedairlines forum on Reddit to dish about the gossip they accidentally overheard on a recent flight. “For 2.5 hours, I listened to all the calls, prechecks, and … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My wife’s nephew is getting divorced. The process seems to be amicable; there was no cheating or abuse. They have two children. Even though the soon-to-be-ex, “Michelle,” has always been welcoming and nice, my wife’s family has circled the wagons. They no longer talk to her and have made clear I can’t either. … Read more
DEAR ABBY: A co-worker, “Erin,” has been allowed to work from home since the COVID-19 pandemic, while the rest of us came back to the office. We function alongside each other much like a small family. We have no drama, no office politics and an overall great atmosphere. Erin’s absence has caused a strain on … Read more
Call it an armrest-ling contest. A middle-seat brawl broke out on a recent Delta flight when a passenger clashed with his larger seatmate over armrest rights. The drama kicked off when the shirty seatmate plopped down beside the larger man — promptly elbowing him. In the skirmish that followed, words flew — literally — about … Read more
Tom Brady’s minority ownership stake affords him certain seats. The NFL released a statement explaining why Brady, a Raiders minority owner, is allowed to sit in the coaching box while also serving as Fox’s No. 1 NFL analyst. ESPN captured Brady wearing a headset in the box during the Raiders’ 20-9 home loss to the … Read more
Is there danger lurking in your favorite beauty products? Earlier this month, the European Union banned the use of a chemical called TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide) in gel nail polish. Showing an abundance of caution, the new regulations were made in response to animal studies indicating TPO might cause issues with fertility and reproductive health … Read more
It’s a sexclusive club. A married UK couple became so enamored with swinging that they set up a club dedicated to these saucy switcheroos. There’s just one rule — no ugly people allowed. “I don’t want people there who the majority would think are unattractive,” Ashley Marum told Kennedy News of their unorthodox love lives. … Read more
One of Sydney’s most popular breweries has weighed in on an age-old debate about whether children should be allowed in drinking establishments after the topic was reignited in a new viral video. The longstanding issue has raged on Reddit forums in Australia for years, as parents and punters war it out. But the contentious subject … Read more
Get outta here. With summer in full swing, one of the many complaints from local beach goers is that people don’t respect others’ space when arranging an elaborate setup in the sand. A study by Beach.com revealed that 92% of Americans have admitted to engaging in this rude behavior, also known as “beach sprawling” — … Read more
The lead singer of the alternative rock band “The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus” told supporters of President Donald Trump they are permanently banned from his shows Saturday. Frontman Ronnie Winter made the declaration in a video posted to his band’s official Instagram page, saying, “If you voted for Donald Trump, do not come to my shows — forever, not just … Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration ceremony took place in Vatican City earlier today. Many were in attendance, and as tradition goes — when a person is in the presence of a pope, they dress in black, except for Queen Letizia of Spain, who is one of seven women in the world who were granted permission to … Read more
You can make a pretty penny at this park. This American public park is the only one in the world where visitors can mine and take home real diamonds from their original volcanic source. Crater of Diamonds State Park, located in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, has been visited by jewel hunters since 1972. Crater of Diamonds State Park, … Read more
A family was banned from boarding their flight because airline staff were suspicious of insect bites on their son’s leg. Expat Jonathan Arthur, 34, and his wife Xun Sun, 35, were flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport to London Heathrow for a family wedding. They noticed some insect bites on one-year-old son Joseph as they went … Read more
That is one unexpected package. A UK woman picked up an online order from Vinted, an online marketplace, that she was excited to receive — only to be shocked by what it was shipped in. Kath Humphreys ordered a few clothing items, like dungarees and cardigans, for her 1-year-old daughter. Upon retrieving it from the … Read more
She works hard for her money. A 26-year-old content creator has managed to buy three homes on a $52,000 salary — and still has enough money to potentially buy a fourth. Unlike most Gen Zers, Charlie Sanderson from Manchester, UK lives on a tight budget — only allowing herself a modest $63 monthly allowance on … Read more
Griff II, Drake’s live bulldog mascot, has been seen everywhere in the early days of March Madness. Well, almost. While the 6-year-old pup has spent time napping alongside the Bulldogs team as it went through the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, sat through Selection Sunday and signed autographs in downtown Wichita, he’s not allowed to attend … Read more
On a normal day, most people likely follow a typical routine: eat a nutritious breakfast, have three meals per day, drink plenty of water, have a regular sleep schedule, etc. But when “airport rules” come into play, anything goes. People on TikTok are following so-called airport rules on a regular basis, eating pizza for breakfast, … Read more
Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia is getting candid on her relationship with ex-boyfriend Zach Bryan for the first time since their breakup last month. The Barstool Sports personality claimed that the 28-year-old flew into a rage when she sang a song by another country superstar — Morgan Wallen. “One morning I, like, woke up — or I was, like, … Read more
A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board. Southwest District Health appears to be the first in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccinations are an essential function of a public health department. While policymakers … Read more
An Australian renter has claimed their housemate is demanding extra payment because their partner stays at the property multiple nights each week. The man posted in the AusPropertyChat Reddit group and said that the “head renter” reached out to him via WhatsApp after noticing his partner had been spending more time at their share house. “Two-day rule … Read more
Nick Saban is still adjusting to his post-coaching life. The former Alabama football coach — who joined ESPN as an analyst after he announced his retirement in January — said he was denied entry at SEC media day in Dallas because he didn’t have his media credential. During an appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up,” the … Read more
Bill Maher called on stand-up comic Louis C.K. to be allowed to return to mainstream entertainment after his sexual misconduct scandal during the height of the #MeToo movement. “Isn’t it time everyone just went: ‘OK, It wasn’t a cool thing to do, but it’s been long enough and welcome back.’ Enough!” Maher said on a … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left Nigeria Monday — but the pair did not go empty-handed. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex this week headed back to their two children in Montecito, Calif., following their three-day tour of the West African country. And since they’re no longer senior working members of the royal family, the … Read more
They’re acting salty. Lunchables should be banned from school lunchrooms, according to Consumer Reports. The prominent advocacy organization is petitioning the USDA on grounds that sodium counts in the fun-to-eat meal kits is simply too high for tykes, among other safety concerns. Ban the sodium-packed meal kits aimed at kids from school lunchrooms, Consumer Reports … Read more
They’re not very communal behind the scenes. Joel McHale has confirmed if Chevy Chase will be in the “Community” movie. While talking to The Post about his Fox sitcom, “Animal Control,” McHale said about Chase potentially returning for the “Community” movie, “I don’t think he’s allowed to. I don’t think it would happen. I’m guessing … Read more
Airbnb said it’s prohibiting the use of indoor security cameras in all of its listings worldwide, regardless of their purpose or location. In an effort to simplify its policy on security cameras and other devices, hosts will no longer be allowed to use cameras in any area of the home, effective April 30, the company said in … Read more
Their travel plans were put on paws. Perplexed dog owners are scratching their heads as to why and how their cute, and often well-behaved, companions got banned from air travel. Such was the case of Megan Moskowitz and her English cocker spaniel Maci, who suddenly became a pup of interest at Newark Airport. She told … Read more
What happens on “Jersey Shore” is kept a secret — even from the show’s cast. Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi revealed that she and her reality show roommates do not get to preview its new episodes; instead, they watch them for the first time when they air. “We have no idea how it’s edited or what’s gonna … Read more
It was meant to be a dream holiday – ringing in the New Year with his parents – but a tiny found on Jake Burton’s passport ruined his travel plans. The 19-year-old from England was all set for an eight-day family holiday to Benidorm, Spain when the budget airline he was flying with refused his entry. Jake was traveling … Read more
Despite quitting meat cold turkey, Martha Stewart’s grandchildren say they’ll only break their pescatarian diets for their granny’s Thanksgiving gobbler. “They don’t eat meat, but they do eat fish, and they’re allowed to eat one of my turkeys on Thanksgiving, but only on Thanksgiving do they eat anything related to meat,” Stewart, 82, told Business … Read more
An anonymous woman on Reddit has sparked a debate about bodily autonomy after her husband reportedly told her he doesn’t want her to become an underwear model. The woman, who claims to be 42 years old, asked Reddit users if she was wrong for telling her husband of five years that he doesn’t get to decide what she … Read more
Talk about a sucky situation. A Georgia mom has gone viral for her ribald retort to a water park that stopped her from breastfeeding in public. Tiffany Francis took to Facebook recently to roast Rigby’s Water World in Warner Robins, claiming she faced unfair treatment while nursing her 11-month-old child in the park’s lazy river. … Read more
Britni Church wasn’t allowed to date until she was 16 in her “strict Christian household” — but she ended up getting pregnant at 15. She got married and gave birth shortly after her 16th birthday. Now, at 34, she’s the mom of 12 kids. In a TikTok series racking up millions of views, Church describes … Read more
No autographs, please. Kate Middleton spent time with a group of schoolchildren Monday at the Chelsea Flower Show in London — but it wasn’t all rosy. A hundred kids from 10 schools sketched pictures of bugs and beetles to learn how to identify them, with some wanting Middleton, 41, to sign their designs. “I can’t … Read more
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model Brooks Nader wasn’t allowed to wear a bikini until she turned 18. The Louisiana native grew up outside of Baton Rouge, where her mother dressed Nader and her three younger sisters in matching dresses and bows. But once the bikini prohibition was lifted, aspiring model Nader moved to New York … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m a gay man. My husband and I have been together almost nine years, married less than one. Seven years ago, my mother-in-law decided I was no longer “allowed” to speak to her or her family. When my husband asked her why, she was unable to give him a clear answer but insists … Read more
A chemical widely used to dry clean clothes has been linked to the rise in Parkinson’s disease, the world’s fastest-growing brain condition. The connection between Parkinson’s disease and trichloroethylene, or TCE, has been suspected for decades, but a new report delivers damning evidence against the product, which has dozens of military, industrial, commercial, medical and … Read more
Question: If you match with someone on a dating app, and you turn up and they’re roughly 40lbs heavier than they looked in their photos, are you allowed to call them out or does that make you a bit of a d–k? I ask because this happened to me not so long ago. I matched with … Read more
Scream “jinkies!” and put on the square glasses: From Warner Bros. Animation, Velma is an animated comedy series unraveling the origin story of Velma Dinkley, the iconic orange-turtlenecked brains of the Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. gang. In a departure from the family-friendly approachable Scooby-Doo franchise, Velma is an adult-oriented show (see poster with the blood-splattered glasses), … Read more