Hoosier cabinets — the original all-in-one kitchen — were once a mainstay in early 20th-century American homes. Though they have long since fallen out of fashion, a giant, climbable replica has been unveiled outdoors in a northern Indiana town to celebrate the cabinet’s place in kitchen history. The 30-foot model of a Dutch Kitchenette opened … Read more
New Yorkers tackle an obstacle course every single day: dodging distracted tourists, sprinting for a train. Navigating the city demands plenty of strength, stamina, balance and quick reflexes — many of the same skills showcased on “American Gladiators.” So who better to coach New Yorkers through the city’s daily physical challenges than one of its … Read more
Another new American Airlines policy is taking off — and loyal flyers aren’t thrilled about where it’s landing. Beginning Aug. 25, elite AAdvantage members flying on some of the most popular three-cabin domestic routes will no longer be eligible for complimentary upgrades from the main cabin to business class. Instead, their free upgrade will only bump … Read more
With the rise of AI and concerns about the “job apocalypse,” less than half of American college students feel positive about the job market. A new survey of 2,000 U.S. students pursuing higher education revealed that just 45% of students surveyed are optimistic about the job market they’ll enter post-graduation. And seven in 10 (69%) … Read more
The country’s largest supplier of blood is raising the alarm on a “crisis level” shortage. It’s only the second time in its history the American Red Cross has declared a blood supply crisis. This June, 25% of the blood supply was sapped and now the org is facing a four-year summer low. Right now, they … Read more
A passenger’s recent trek from Dallas to New York spiraled into a total travel disaster, with the traveler documenting the agonizing hours of his frustrating experience in a viral video that has struck a major nerve with fed-up flyers. “POV: you flew with American Airlines” was the caption of Tyler Jackowski’s viral TikTok, explaining his … Read more
Were they suffering from cabin fever? An American Airlines flight from the US to Italy had to make an emergency landing after flight attendants fell ill due to a mysterious odor onboard. Flight 719 had been traveling from Rome to Philadelphia on July 25, when six out of the nine flight attendants began to feel … Read more
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