Vanity Fair claims America’s ‘obsession’ with protein is tied to MAGA movement

Vanity Fair claims America’s ‘obsession’ with protein is tied to MAGA movement

Is the desire to eat a high-protein diet and the MAGA movement correlated? According to a report from Vanity Fair, it is.  The May 1 article titled “Why Are Americans So Obsessed With Protein? “Blame MAGA,” attempts to compare Americans eating a diet aimed at promoting muscle growth and longevity to MAGA, and the so-called “manosphere.” The … Read more

America’s most dangerous states revealed — and this beautiful tourist destination tops the list

America’s most dangerous states revealed — and this beautiful tourist destination tops the list

They’re beautiful places — but are they to die for? U.S. News and World Report has ranked the 10 most dangerous states in America, with several picturesque places considered among the most violent. The site used FBI estimates to factor in the violent crime rate and property crime rate of each state to assess overall … Read more

The wild story of America’s pioneering ‘mega’-preacher Aimee Semple McPherson — and her mysterious disappearance

The wild story of America’s pioneering ‘mega’-preacher Aimee Semple McPherson — and her mysterious disappearance

She was a blend of P.T. Barnum, the colorful showman credited with declaring, “There’s a sucker born every minute,” and the infamous flamboyant televangelist couple Tammy Faye and Jim Baker who built a scandal-riddled evangelical empire — all rolled into one. Back in the early years of the Roaring Twenties it was a charismatic lady … Read more

NYC dominates North America’s 50 Best Bars 2025 list — and this East Village cocktail den landed at No. 2 

NYC dominates North America’s 50 Best Bars 2025 list — and this East Village cocktail den landed at No. 2 

Cheers to NYC! North America’s 50 Best Bars of 2025 has been revealed — and it was an NYC takeover. Superbueno, a Mexican-American cocktail bar in the East Village, is little over two years old, yet it’s already achieved the title of second-best bar on the continent. Ignacio “Nacho” Jimenez, pictured holding Superbueno’s Green Mango … Read more

America’s favorite beers revealed — see which is most popular in your state

America’s favorite beers revealed — see which is most popular in your state

America loves beer.  From IPAs to lagers, America’s preference for beer varies across regions and states, though one brand seems to stand out from the rest. In a recent study by Coffeeness, a German coffee-focused website that publishes beverage-related studies, analysts compiled a ranking of the most popular beer in each state. Using data from YouGov’s popularity ratings, as … Read more

This tiny church is America’s own Sistine Chapel — visitors flock to see its ‘Last Supper’ and other ‘rich’ frescoes: ‘A very, very special place’

This tiny church is America’s own Sistine Chapel — visitors flock to see its ‘Last Supper’ and other ‘rich’ frescoes: ‘A very, very special place’

SOLON, Maine — From the outside, it looks like any other New England church building: a boxy, white structure with a single steeple surrounded by an old stone wall, set against rolling hills and pine forest. Inside, though, the South Solon Meeting House has a secret unknown even to some who drive through the tiny … Read more

Alice Tan Ridley, ‘America’s Got Talent’ singer and Gabourey Sidibe’s mother, dead at 72

Alice Tan Ridley, ‘America’s Got Talent’ singer and Gabourey Sidibe’s mother, dead at 72

A beloved New York City subway singer who was launched into stardom on “America’s Got Talent” has died at age 72. Alice Tan Ridley, the mother of Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe, died on March 25 in New York City. Her death was confirmed by her loved ones, including the “Precious” actress, 41, in an obituary published by … Read more

Visitors say what they really think about America’s so-called worst cities: ‘It was the meanest and fakest place I’ve ever been’

Visitors say what they really think about America’s so-called worst cities: ‘It was the meanest and fakest place I’ve ever been’

Stay far away. Half the fun of traveling to an unknown place is crossing it off a travel bucket list and then deciding if you ever want to go back — or not. According to a post in the r/geography subreddit on Reddit, many Americans can quickly rattle off a place they’ve stepped foot in … Read more

Inside America’s little-known ‘hoax of the century’

Inside America’s little-known ‘hoax of the century’

“Never in our history,” declared a TV anchor, “has there been such an avalanche of information, so little believed or believable.” This was no anguished lament over AI or social media. This was 1967, the era of the Vietnam War, racial tension, and urban blight, when a group of liberal satirists launched a prank so … Read more

Behind four of America’s most ‘Eminent Jews’

Behind four of America’s most ‘Eminent Jews’

If you were going to sum up the post-war American Jewish experience, who would you pick as the age’s great exemplars? The choices would clearly be dizzying.  In film there’s everyone from Woody Allen to Steven Spielberg to Stanley Kubrick. In literature, there’s Saul Bellow, Philip Roth and Bernard Malamud. In music, there was Bob … Read more

‘Sophisticated’ $800 baby carrier is the new must-have item for America’s elite: ‘A lot of the downtown moms have one’

‘Sophisticated’ 0 baby carrier is the new must-have item for America’s elite: ‘A lot of the downtown moms have one’

They’re the coolest kids at Mommy & Me. Parents are toting their tots in high-end baby carriers with eye-watering price tags, the latest in luxury baby product trends. At nearly $800 a pop, the Artipoppe “Zeitgeist” carrier has seemingly surpassed a coveted Hermes handbag as the must-have accessory — at least, that’s how it looked to … Read more

RFK Jr. dares governor of West Virginia — America’s fattest state — to do regular public weigh-ins

RFK Jr. dares governor of West Virginia — America’s fattest state — to do regular public weigh-ins

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is on a mission to make America healthy again, and he’s tackling the country’s most obese state — and its governor. West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R, and Kennedy held a joint event on Friday to announce a ban on certain food dyes. The governor … Read more

In praise of goofball Adam Sandler — the man we need for America’s divisive times

In praise of goofball Adam Sandler — the man we need for America’s divisive times

The trailer for “Happy Gilmore 2” dropped this week and it was received enthusiastically across social media, like a much needed hug from an old friend. Adam Sandler himself posted it on X with the sweet caption, “Hope you all have fun and thanks for all the great times.” In a world that’s so cynical, … Read more

Ingrid Andress felt like she was ‘America’s punching bag’ after drunk national anthem debacle

Ingrid Andress felt like she was ‘America’s punching bag’ after drunk national anthem debacle

Country singer Ingrid Andress has relived stepping into a packed stadium while drunkenly singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” in her first interview since leaving a rehab facility. The 4-time Grammy nominee’s “worst moment” happened in mid-July at Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby, after which she admitted she was drunk. “It only took, you know, global … Read more

America’s sexed-up seniors: Huge number of elderly are getting freaky — and they say the sex is hotter than ever

America’s sexed-up seniors: Huge number of elderly are getting freaky — and they say the sex is hotter than ever

The best is yet to come. More than one in three Americans over the age of 55 still have sex at least once a week, a steamy new study on seniors has uncovered. Carewell surveyed 687 older Americans about their sexual habits and preferences, with the results revealing that those aged in their 70s get … Read more

Sarah Michelle Gellar blames America’s marriage woes on ‘disposable’ society

Sarah Michelle Gellar blames America’s marriage woes on ‘disposable’ society

Sarah Michelle Gellar blames changes in societal values for the decline of long-lasting relationships. In September, the 47-year-old actress and Freddie Prinze Jr., 48, who share two children, celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary. During an interview with Fox News Digital, alongside her “Dexter: Original Sin” co-star Patrick Gibson, Gellar reflected on the secrets to an … Read more

This is America’s most expensive fast-food chain: ‘Rip-off’

This is America’s most expensive fast-food chain: ‘Rip-off’

As fast food chains hike prices around the nation, one came out on top for being the priciest of all. A new study found that Shake Shack received the most complaints for being overpriced, followed by Five Guys, which has been slammed for their “out of control” prices. Earlier this year, Shake Shack raised menu … Read more

‘America’s Got Talent’ comedian Kabir Singh dead at 39

‘America’s Got Talent’ comedian Kabir Singh dead at 39

Comedian Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh, best known for being a semifinalist on “America’s Got Talent,” has died at 39 years old.  Singh’s fiancée told People he died Wednesday, Dec. 4.  While an exact cause of death hasn’t been reported yet, sources told TMZ that the comedian had health issues. Although an investigation is ongoing and a … Read more

These are America’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish trends in 2024

These are America’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish trends in 2024

Thanksgiving is this week, which means people all over the US are making their grocery lists and getting their kitchens ready for the holiday.  Turkey is usually the star of the show on Thanksgiving Day, but Campbell’s State of the Sides Report brings some attention to the side dishes traditionally eaten on the fourth Thursday in November. According to … Read more