“America’s Got Talent” is the latest long-running reality series thinking about ditching California. The NBC show may leave the Golden State for Georgia or Tennessee, according the TMZ. While no decision has been made so far, Fremantle and Simon Cowell’s Syco are reportedly looking to move ahead of Season 22. The show is wrapping up its … Read more
He’s sober and a judge — of America’s top party schools. Marco Graci, 20, of Valhalla, NY, is hitting frat parties, attending tailgates, doing bar crawls, and crashing on strangers’ couches at 40 campuses across the country in a Herculean effort to rate the nation’s No. 1 party school. He judges them on a scale … Read more
Where do New Yorkers go after the rat race is won? While there is nowhere that compares to New York City, the call of the quaint and the quiet, not to mention the lure of lawns and leafy streets, has long drawn urbanites to the outskirts. To help city slickers choose an aspirational outskirt, HGTV … Read more
The big cheese is back in town. America’s oldest cheese shop, the famed Little Italy staple Alleva that dates back to 1892, is reopening Sunday in Chelsea Market. Alleva, which was on the corner of Mulberry and Grand Streets for 130 years, closed in March 2023 after its owner, Karen King, fell behind in rent payment … Read more
A small town wedged against one of the busiest Army posts in the country has earned an unwanted distinction as one of the least livable places in the United States. LeRay, New York, zip code 13637, sits just outside of far-upstate Watertown and contains Fort Drum — the sprawling military base fueling the area’s economy. The … Read more
Beer has a storied history in the United States and was a common beverage in colonial America. Its influence on the nation’s culture remains strong – and a new study found which states appear to be most interested in beer. “Wisconsin is still America’s beer capital,” reported consumer research firm Innerbody Research in the website’s recently released analysis … Read more
While NYC has no shortage of celebrated restaurants, sometimes we must yield to the call of the quaint, and this seaside town more than delivers. In a recent roundup of the best small towns in the country, Travel + Leisure crowned Mystic, Connecticut, as the best of the best for destination dining. Made famous by … Read more
From eating green to seeing green. A first-of-its-kind Bay Area gas station has sold for a whopping $12 million — a lucrative number far higher than its owner and founder anticipated, according to a CBS report. Dubbed America’s first “plant-based mart”, Hangry Planet in San Bruno first opened in 2022, selling eggless breakfast sandwiches with Beyond … Read more
An American landmark is doing its part by going dark this month. The Gateway Arch, which has triumphantly bent over St. Louis, Missouri, for more than half a century, will now bow to nature. Throughout September, the lights on this Midwestern marvel will be turned off as millions of migratory birds begin their journey south. … Read more
America’s best public schools don’t charge tuition — but parents are still paying a fortune to get in. Families hoping to plant roots in some of the nation’s most coveted school districts need increasingly eye-watering salaries to afford the right ZIP code, according to a new analysis by MoneyLion — with households in some areas … Read more
Pita pilgrimage. A beloved Glendale deli has been hailed as “sandwich heaven” by the New York Times. Famed for their day-making, budget-breaking brisket basturma sandwich, Yerord Mas Bakery and Deli opened earlier this year in a former strip mall donut shop. Chef Arthur Grigoryan has staunchly defended his viral, violently contested, $38 sandwich from critics … Read more
California dominates America’s broccoli supply — bad news for the rest of the country. Broccoli is the most consumed vegetable in the country, and the sunshine state grows over 90% of America’s fresh broccoli. A recent study published in Agribusiness by researchers from Cornell University warns that the country’s supply of broccoli is vulnerable to … Read more
Oreo has unveiled a “first-of-its-kind” meat-flavored cookie as part of a new limited-time lineup of sweets. The tenacious treat is one of three new flavors introduced as part of Oreo’s new “Twist, Lick, Vote” campaign, where fans can vote for their favorite of the trio to return in 2027. Fans can cast their vote on … Read more
They’ve crowned a new “King.” When it comes to the battle of the burgers, Burger King reigns supreme. The Home of the Whopper has seen a massive sales surge this year, which has propelled it past Wendy’s to become the second largest fast food chain after McDonald’s. According to Consumer Affairs, the burger monger recorded … Read more
A cake sold by Whole Foods Market is so beloved by customers, it’s served at birthdays and weddings — and some people attest to eating it weekly. The market’s Berry Chantilly Cake “features layers of delicate vanilla cake, fluffy Chantilly cream frosting and fresh berries,” the Whole Foods website says. “It’s so irresistible, in fact, that … Read more
California is proving it’s not just a destination for sunshine, surf and celebrities — it’s also home to some seriously star-powered hospitals. The Golden State is having a major medical moment. It snagged more spots on America’s elite hospital honor roll than any other state, with six California medical centers landing among the nation’s top … Read more
A tiny Central Coast seafood shack is making some seriously big waves. Mersea’s, the laid-back eatery perched on Harford Pier in Avila Beach, has landed the No. 4 spot on Time Out’s newly released list of America’s best waterfront restaurants — proving you don’t need a fancy tasting menu to reel in national acclaim. The … Read more
California may have a reputation for sunshine, celebrities and impossible-to-afford real estate — but the Golden State’s true crown jewel might just be its burgers. And once again, one Santa Barbara-born chain is proving it doesn’t need a huge following or a trendy secret menu to take the throne. The burger battle has a repeat … Read more
Arizona State University (ASU) has built a reputation as one of America’s biggest party schools, but its latest academic offering has people asking whether the real major is chasing clout. The university is launching a bachelor’s degree focused on content creation, teaching students how to build an online audience, grow their personal brand and turn … Read more
The gap between America’s healthiest and least healthy cities is growing. The 2026 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Fitness Index has released their annual report revealing the nation’s “fittest cities” — and the top 10 may not be what you’re expected. The Fitness Index evaluated the 100 largest US cities using 35 evidence-based indicators … Read more