The Happiest Place might get a lot less “social.” Disney insiders say the company is weighing a sweeping crackdown on influencer behavior in its theme parks — including monetized live streaming — after a recent, disturbing incident inside Disneyland that triggered a massive police response. The chaos unfolded in March when Anaheim police rushed to … Read more
NEW YORK — Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized. The ALA on Monday issued its annual list of the books most challenged at the country’s libraries, part of the association’s State of America’s Libraries Report. … Read more
Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers. Air New Zealand will soon offer a solution that involves climbing into a triple-tier bunk bed wearing special socks. The airline will soon open bookings for four-hour stints in the Skynest sleep pods and says they will be the first … Read more
Hold onto your Mickey ears — and stow that Stanley cup. Disneyland is banning the bougie reusable water bottles from a top ride following a surge in shutdowns — revealing that attached-at-the-lip tourists are creating operational headaches at the happiest place on earth. At a recent briefing, park officials said that a growing number of temporary … Read more
More popular destinations are fighting back with tourist fines to combat the hordes of Instagram-fueled itinerants, all vying for their chance to post the perfect #travel selfie. An influx of visitors can drive up local housing costs, pose safety risks and lead to unruly behavior. In response, some local governments have installed tourist taxes to … Read more
Party of none. A bar owner has banned solo drinkers from entering his business in order to “mitigate risk” the companionless have been known to bring, dividing the internet over the controversial policy. Carl Peters, the owner of Alibi in Altrincham, England, imposed new customer guidelines to create a safer atmosphere in the popular bar. … Read more
A disbanded court in Las Vegas may come back to life as lawmakers look to attract visitors to revive Sin City tourism. Vegas tourism has continued to decline, with just over 3 million visitors in September, an 8.8% decrease from the same time last year, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCA). A specialized court was … Read more
Students banding together against the ban — in the most millennial way possible. Displeased Gen Zs are keeping the lines of communication open amid new cell phone bans in schools, chatting with one another via Google Docs on their laptops as a substitute for text messaging. “A bunch of high school kids are creating a Google … Read more
As your little ones get older, it’s up to you to decide which TV shows they can and can’t use up all their screen time on. Many are drawing the line at Peppa Pig. But, for some, it’s Bluey. “It was making them think that naughtiness is funny” Michelle Barrow, on social media under her band’s name, … Read more
Happy hours are sacred rituals for many American workers, but a handful of states continue to ban them. For many 9-to-5ers, happy hours are a time when workers can grab affordable alcoholic drinks and let off steam with their co-workers or friends. Yet there are still some states where these casual get-togethers are forbidden – and … Read more
Is there danger lurking in your favorite beauty products? Earlier this month, the European Union banned the use of a chemical called TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide) in gel nail polish. Showing an abundance of caution, the new regulations were made in response to animal studies indicating TPO might cause issues with fertility and reproductive health … Read more
It’s pretty standard to leave a cash tip for bartenders at weddings — especially if it’s an open bar. However, a young bartender named Hannah Borsenik revealed in a TikTok video — captioned “This labor isn’t, free people” — that she supposedly was “not allowed” by a couple to put out a tip jar at … Read more
This bride’s commitment to keeping her big day childless is childish. Banning babies at a formal fête is fair. However, barring your 19-year-old sibling from your alcohol-free nuptials, simply because she’s not over the age of 21, but demanding the excluded Gen Z fork over a wedding present, is foul — so says incensed social … Read more
People increasingly support school phone bans — and New York got the message. As New York bans cellphone use during the school day, a recent study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that support for phone bans in school is increasing. The majority of U.S. adults support prohibiting students from using their phones during … Read more
Our kids learn a lot from children’s shows, but what happens when they pick up the wrong lessons? For Kelly, it’s a parenting challenge she was surprised she had to face. She shared her shock in a recent TikTok after her three year old son, Kia, adopted a new phrase. “We taught him the sentence wasn’t nice … Read more
A 36-year-old woman has caused a stir after revealing her gym has started banning women over the age of 24 from working out during peak hours. She shared her story on the popular UK-based forum Mumsnet, where women often seek advice on various topics related to women and parenting. In her post titled “Am I … Read more
Amal Clooney is laying down the law. When it comes to entertaining guests at the home she shares with George Clooney, the human rights lawyer has a strict no-phone policy. During a recent interview with Glamour, Amal detailed how she protects her family’s privacy while constantly being in the spotlight. “Creating private moments and spaces is becoming … Read more
Till death from dehydration do us part? A bridezilla with a death grip on her wedding day “aesthetic” is getting roasted online after a Reddit post revealed she banned water bottles at her outdoor summer nuptials — because they clashed with the vibe. It was the big moment of her Pinterest dreams — and her … Read more
King Charles and his troublesome younger brother, Prince Andrew, have reached a compromise in private, The Post understands. The disgraced Duke of York, 65, was once again excluded from Monday’s Garter Day ceremony for the fourth consecutive year. The royal sit-out took place just days after this year’s Trooping the Colour ceremony — an event … Read more
A layover could lead to a layoff in a flash. While airlines often restrict crewmember social media use on the job, British Airways has taken the crackdown to the next level — by limiting what members post during their personal time as well. The carrier now prohibits airline employees — including pilots and flight attendants … Read more