NEW YORK (AP) — Welcome to exhausted America 2025: Most adults are more than a little fine with doling out cash as gifts, and many plan to be asleep before midnight on New Year’s Eve, according to a new AP-NORC poll. About 6 in 10 Americans say cash or gift cards are “very” acceptable as holiday presents, but … Read more
American Airlines is betting big on luxury to regain altitude. From lie-flat seats and Bollinger champagne to Lavazza coffee and ultra-fast Wi-Fi, the carrier is rolling out a premium makeover to claw back ground lost to Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The break from years of cost-cutting and volume-driven strategy has been dubbed a “customer reimagination” plan by … Read more
There are restaurants with communal tables. And then there’s Canada. Now through February, our neighbors to the north are not only willing to break bread with Americans, they’re welcoming us into their dining rooms for a home-cooked meal. The catch? There isn’t one, unless salmon is served. “We’re excited to offer guests a true taste … Read more
More than eight in 10 American homes now contain smart tech – including refrigerators, doorbells, and robot vacuums. A poll of 5,000 homeowners found they’ve spent, on average, more than $2,000 on gadgets and appliances that connect to the internet during the past five years. With 55 percent keen to add to what they already … Read more
Sydney Sweeney isn’t feeling euphoric about online commentary. The “Housemaid” star, 28, came under fire following an American Eagle partnership in July. The “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans” campaign sparked a debate about race and beauty standards. Sydney Sweeney in her American Eagle ad. American Eagle Critics focused on the use of the word “genes” instead of “jeans” when … Read more
This year’s must-have holiday toy is putting a spell on shoppers’ wallets — and not in a good way. American Girl’s two limited-edition “tinge” Collector Series dolls — a glammed-up Glinda and a green-washed Elphaba — quietly emerged on Sept. 22, just ahead of the blockbuster sequel “Wicked: For Good,” which hit US theaters on … Read more
With new tariffs threatening to raise prices on Italian imports, American pasta makers — from century-old brands to modern innovators — are ready to fill the gap with U.S.-made alternatives. “New U.S. tariffs will raise prices on imported Italian goods, especially pasta, olive oil and cheeses,” said Kyle Taylor, an Atlanta chef and the founder of He … Read more
It’s beginning to look a lot like a Ralph Lauren Christmas. Home decor enthusiasts on social media are getting into the holiday spirit with the American fashion brand’s nostalgic aesthetic. According to Fortune, the phrase “Ralph Lauren Christmas” has surged by over 600% on TikTok and Instagram compared with last year, while Etsy searches are … Read more
Ken Burns’ upcoming six-part, 12-hour documentary “The American Revolution” doesn’t just tell the story of icons like George Washington or Benjamin Franklin. The series, which premieres Sunday on PBS, brings to life the ordinary people — teenagers, women, free black Americans, immigrants, and ne’er-do-wells — who history usually crops out of the frame. We all … Read more
Documentary maker Ken Burns doesn’t think today’s polarized politics are anything new, especially for a country that, as he sees it, already had two civil wars — the American Revolution of 1776 and the 1861 war between the Union and Confederacy. “Every era thinks they’re Chicken Little, the sky is falling,” Burns said in an interview … Read more
For more than two centuries, the Farmers’ Almanac has been sought out by Americans from all walks of life — from farmers to presidents — for its weather predictions and folksy advice. Or was. After publishing their 2026 edition, the beloved mainstay will cease publication, the organization behind the beloved tradition announced on Thursday. “It … Read more
Sydney Sweeney is unbothered. The “Christy” actress, 28, is being praised online for her reaction to the woke mob outrage over her American Eagle jeans ad. Sweeney recently chatted with GQ and refused to apologize after left-wing critics compared the retailer’s sultry ad to “Nazi propaganda” that promotes racism and eugenics. Sydney Sweeney in her interview … Read more
Aimee Lou Wood has some reservations about Sydney Sweeney’s controversial American Eagle jeans campaign. The English actress took a swipe at fellow “White Lotus” star Sweeney after she shrugged off the backlash surrounding her ad during an interview with GQ published Tuesday. “I know who I am. I know what I value. I know that … Read more
Sydney Sweeney is finally talking about the backlash to her American Eagle jeans ad. The “Euphoria” actress, 28, spoke about the controversy that erupted in July for the first time in an interview with GQ magazine published Tuesday. “I know who I am. I know what I value. I know that I’m a kind person,” … Read more
Americans hankering for a taste of home won’t find these fave foods abroad. Many American foods and ingredients are often restricted or banned in other countries due to different health and safety restrictions regarding food additives and preservatives. These foods being banned abroad has led to many conversations of why they exist in America and … Read more
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a….bus???? A New York woman who thought she booked an American Airlines flight was flabbergasted after a bus rolled up instead. She detailed this mother of all transit mishaps in a TikTok video with over 2 million views. “POV: When your American Airlines ‘flight’ is actually a bus,” user Alex … Read more
Americans think negatively about their bodies four times a day — and it’s quietly reshaping their lives. That’s according to a new survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Eden Health, which revealed the heavy emotional toll body image dissatisfaction continues to take across the U.S. A staggering 69% of respondents said that when … Read more
It’s their country and they’ll do what they want to. Sometimes, all it takes is going outside of the US to quickly realize how Americans really have their own specific way of doing things. Things we consider “normal” most likely cause many non-Americans to scratch their heads. A recent Reddit thread asked, “What’s something you … Read more
Over half of Americans (57%) said rising chocolate prices are changing how much candy they dish out for Halloween. The new study by financial services company Empower, which polled 2,000 general population Americans, found that a third consider Halloween one of the costliest holidays of the year, and the average American plans to spend $296 … Read more
Steak ‘n Shake recently began rolling out colossal American flags at its locations as numerous businesses embrace patriotic themes. The chain announced last week that it would install the Stars and Stripes at locations across the U.S. The flags will be as large as possible while still complying with local regulations. “The flag installations have begun … Read more