San Francisco is rolling out a sweeping outdoor smoking ban that would snuff out cigarettes on bar patios and parklets across the city. The move has ignited outrage among local business owners, who argue the draconian measure is just the latest example of government overreach putting neighborhood bars at risk. San Francisco is rolling out … Read more
New York’s iconic pizza and bagels may soon taste a little different as lawmakers move to strip out additives that can cause cancer and other health problems. The state legislature passed The Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act on April 21, which targets potassium bromate — a chemical often used in flour to help dough … Read more
Diners at a growing number of restaurants and bars are being asked to stash away their phones — or even lock them up — as part of a push for more memorable nights out. The trend is gaining traction across the US, with more spots experimenting with restrictions, incentives or locked pouches, Fox News Digital recently reported. Charlotte … Read more
Scientists feel their pain — finally. Researchers have established that lobsters feel pain in a manner similar to that of other mammals, including humans — and boiling, the traditional method for killing these crustaceans, causes them suffering. In light of this revelation, scientists are calling for an immediate, legally enforced ban on boiling. Researchers have … Read more
A proposal being weighed by Connecticut lawmakers could change how takeout food is packaged and delivered, and critics say it could affect quality and cost and could even threaten the livelihood of individual restaurant owners, with one saying he could “go broke” as a result. House Bill 5524 would prohibit restaurants and other food service businesses from … Read more
Kenny Mayne is walking back his claim last month that he is banned from Augusta National. The former ESPN star said he believed he was barred from the iconic course during an appearance on “God Bless Football” with Jon “Stugotz” Weiner because of on-air comments he made around 20 years ago, before the network was … Read more
The pajama party is over. Tampa International Airport set the internet ablaze on Thursday after its official X account declared war on what it called a full-blown fashion emergency unfolding at the gate. “We’ve seen enough. We’ve had enough. It’s time to ban pajamas at Tampa International Airport,” its post read. After bragging about previously … Read more
The nightlife in Croatia’s second-largest city could soon look quite a bit different for visitors on vacation getaways. The city of Split is proposing a ban on the sale of alcohol between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Licensed venues such as bars, restaurants and nightclubs would remain exempt. Economy Minister Ante Šušnjar announced … Read more
Kenny Mayne isn’t welcome at the Masters. The former ESPN anchor revealed during an appearance on a recent episode of “God Bless Football” with Jon “Stugotz” Weiner that he believes he’s been banned from Augusta National for good. Mayne didn’t say when his ban began, but he has a good idea what caused it. The … Read more
Indianapolis-based fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake announced it will be removing all microwaves from its kitchens. “We expect every unit to be microwave-free by April 15. Quality restaurants don’t need microwaves,” the restaurant posted on X. “It is part of our journey to improve food quality and use traditional methods of cooking only.” The chain added pointedly, … Read more
A bill introduced in Florida takes aim at paper drinking straws and stirrers at food businesses and restaurants. Senate Bill 958 was introduced Dec. 18 — with an identical House bill, HB 2195, introduced Dec. 26 — to limit what cities and counties can do to regulate drinking straws and stirrers. “Many businesses and communities in this … Read more
Australia is pulling the plug on its teens’ social media habits. The country enacted the world’s first ban on social media for children under 16 this week, threatening tech giants with multi-million-dollar fines if they fail to take “reasonable steps” to kick underage users off their platforms. Officials say the crackdown targets the site’s “design … Read more
It’s time to clear the air. While staying inside seems like a safe way to avoid the harmful effects of air pollution, it turns out that nitrogen dioxide, a toxic gas that primarily comes from cars, lurks indoors as well. A new study out of Stanford University suggests that an everyday household appliance accounts for … Read more
Jelly Roll is planning to plead with the government to allow him to own a rifle so he can hunt. The country star appeared on the “Joe Rogan Experience” and discussed the terms of his parole, which prohibit him from owning or firing a gun. Rogan asked Jelly Roll if these conditions were “forever,” which prompted Jelly Roll … Read more
Fur-get about finding animal cruelty on the catwalk. With New York’s Fall/Winter Fashion Week just around the corner, the Council of Fashion Designers of America has announced that fur will be gone for good — for most. Beginning September 2026, real furs are banned from any designer collections showing on the official New York Fashion … Read more
Is your house a hidden health hazard? A longevity doctor wants you to remove four common items from your home immediately, warning that they could be quietly sabotaging your body from the inside out. “If you care about your hormones, your sleep, your long-term health, these things matter more than you think,” Dr. Shayne Keddy … Read more
An angry mom pulled her son out of school for the day after his teacher allegedly wouldn’t let him have cheese on crackers as his morning snack. Rachael Elizabeth took to TikTok to express her frustration after her son, George, was allegedly told he couldn’t have his snack, despite her claim that the school is “absolutely fine” … Read more
Harry Potter star Jessie Cave has revealed she was recently barred from a fan convention due to her presence on the X-rated subscription website, OnlyFans. “I found out that I didn’t get booked for a ‘Harry Potter’ convention recently, as I’m now doing OnlyFans,” Cave, 38, wrote on Substack. “They explained it was because it’s a … Read more
There’s no signal. New York’s new statewide smartphone ban in schools just went into effect this academic year — city public schools returned Sept. 4 — and students, parents and teachers are already grading the controversial measure. And they’re giving it an A+. “The cellphone ban has transformed my class … I haven’t had kids this … Read more
An unspoken set of rules have always governed the college admissions process for many Asian families. They understand, for example, that an Indian male applying to study computer science or a Chinese female pianist will have to work exponentially harder to distinguish themselves in the admissions process. For South Asian families in particular, the college … Read more