All among the living and undead know Count Dracula. But vampires have a long and more established pedigree than readers of Bram Stoker may recognize. These bloodsuckers have even made their ways to American shores. In his new book, “Exhumed: Unearthing the History of the American Vampire” (Running Press), Aaron Mahnke starts with the “vampire … Read more
They’re getting more beach for their buck. Hitting exotic sands can come as a gut-punch to one’s savings this summer, as travel costs have skyrocketed since 2025, forcing 52% of frequent flyers to forgo a getaway this year. Budgeted globetrotters, however, need not sweat nor fret as the world’s top 10 most luxurious, affordable stays have just been revealed via … Read more
Think you could score a World Cup penalty kick against a professional keeper? One in four Americans thinks they could. That’s the finding of a survey of 2,000 people, which found 28 percent feeling they could convert from the penalty if the moment arose. And with several big teams already going out at the dreaded … Read more
Robert Griffin III said he was “drinking my sorrows away” after Belgium beat the U.S. men’s national team 4-1 in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday — and partially blamed American fans for the “embarrassing” loss. The former NFL quarterback, who currently works as a college football analyst and broadcaster for … Read more
Americans want shorter films— the ideal movie length is just 88 minutes, according to new research. That’s the finding of a new survey of 2,000 people from Talker Research, which indicates Americans want less time in movie theaters overall. While the average ideal movie length came in at just under the hour-and-a-half mark, only ten … Read more
The future king of Britain descends from American patriots who fought against the crown he is destined to inherit, according to a new book tracing Prince William’s family tree. In “American Crown,” Stephanie Green traces the Prince of Wales’ extraordinary American lineage to Revolutionary War patriot Nathan Hale and other colonial ancestors. “The more I … Read more
They red white and blew the competition away. Taylor Swift’s wedding wasn’t the only thing that put her in the spotlight this week. The “Bad Blood” singer is also leading the pack on Spotify, topping the streaming giant’s list of the most-streamed artists, per internal listener data released ahead of the Fourth Of July. “As … Read more
They’re partying like it’s 1776. While most will be celebrating America’s 250th birthday this weekend with sizzling BBQs and firework displays — Jack, 74, and Celeste Sherry, 71, will be donning 18th-century attire, role-playing as Benjamin and Deborah Read Franklin. The West Nyack couple has spent the majority of their 48-year marriage participating in Revolutionary … Read more
Few foods feel more American than the hot dog, a mainstay at ballparks, street carts and Fourth of July barbecues. But to simply call hot dogs “American” is to miss a whole lot of nuance, and potentially offend local connoisseurs across the country. How to prepare and eat a hot dog is a matter of regional … Read more
This summer, Americans from sea to shining sea (and everywhere in between) are embracing our nation’s history. And if you’re searching for a stay in the heart of America the Beautiful, look no further than a truly old-school inn. From major political milestones to pop culture moments, hotels have seen it all, and the National … Read more
Before the first successful vaccine was developed in 1796, Americans had little protection against deadly infectious diseases like smallpox, measles and diphtheria. Over the next 250 years, vaccines helped eliminate or dramatically reduce many vaccine-preventable infectious diseases, preventing millions of illnesses, infections and deaths. “There is a reason that vaccines are widely considered to be the greatest … Read more
In January 1937, Pauline Trigère and her husband, Lazar Radley, along with their two sons and Trigère’s mother and brother Robert, arrived in New York City. The family was Jewish, and they had left France because of the growing Nazi threat. New York, however, was just a stopover: Their destination was Chile, where Lazar and … Read more
It’s the little things many of us often take for granted. The long-awaited World Cup, which is back on U.S. soil for the first time in 32 years, is underway, bringing thousands of tourists here — some for the very first time. As a slew of foreign visitors experience culture shock this summer, one Japanese … Read more
This Fourth of July, patriots can raise their glasses to the nation’s 250th birthday with a pub crawl retracing the actual steps of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Samuel Adams, John Hancock and John Jay and other Founding Fathers. Emmy Award-winning TV travel host Darley Newman visited sites in the original 13 colonies with a … Read more
On National Sushi Day, June 18, all eyes are on Ventura Boulevard’s legendary “Sushi Row,” a roughly 18-mile stretch through Studio City that food historians say helped transform sushi from a niche Japanese delicacy into an American culinary phenomenon. The unassuming corridor reportedly boasts one of the highest concentrations of sushi restaurants outside of Japan, … Read more
An iconic Southern California fast food chain expanded its brand to South America with a new pop-up shop that debuted on Tuesday. In-N-Out unveiled a new pop-up in Lima, Peru on Tuesday, which the Irvine, California-based company confirmed via email. “I can confirm that we recently held an event in Lima, Peru, and had a … Read more
Americans are being urged to steer clear of jet ski rentals in the Bahamas as U.S. officials warn of sketchy operators linked to deaths, injuries and reported sexual assaults. In a Monday statement, the U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas said that “rogue operators” are soliciting tourists on Nassau’s most popular beaches, including Cabbage Beach, Junkanoo … Read more
The term most frequently used to describe Knicks fans is “long-suffering.” One Chicago sports talk radio host has a new suggestion. “I think Knicks fans are the most obnoxious fans in American sports,” Laurence Holmes declared to co-host Matt Spiegel on their 104.3 The Score afternoon show on Friday. It’s a rich take coming from … Read more
Southern California travelers are about to have a lot fewer options in the sky. American Airlines is reportedly suspending six domestic routes later this year, including four nonstop flights out of Los Angeles International Airport, as soaring fuel costs force the carrier to trim parts of its network. The cuts will hit routes connecting Los … Read more
Air travelers are sure to fly off the handle when they hear this. American Airlines has quietly instituted a new policy that would allow it to downgrade first-class passengers to economy — but keep the money passengers paid for premium seats, according to a new report by View From The Wing. First-class tickets are a … Read more