Sam’s Club members are about to spend a little more. The Walmart-owned warehouse club said Wednesday that it will raise its annual membership fee by $10. Starting May 1, a basic membership to Sam’s Club will cost $60, and its higher-tier option will be $120. Currently, Sam’s Club charges $50 for club members and $110 … Read more
Are kids these days doomed? A concerned middle school teacher recently took to social media to explain the lack of reading and problem-solving skills in her teen students. “I don’t understand how these kids ended up at this point,” a Dallas, Texas, teacher named Ms. L said about her 8th-grade students in a now-viral TikTok … Read more
This won’t fly. American Airlines fliers are fuming after the carrier cut its program awarding bonus miles and other travel perks to passengers who purchase a basic economy ticket. According to the airline’s website, the policy change is in effect for travelers who booked basic economy tickets on or after Dec. 17 at 12 a.m. … Read more
Parents across the country are shelling out more money than ever before on education costs for their children. In New York City, the average private school parent is paying $27,322 for high school tuition, with some prestigious schools topping $70,000. Additionally, families are making enormous expenditures on back-to-school supplies as well as tutoring, test prep, … Read more
Sharon Stone doesn’t approve of the planned “Basic Instinct” reboot. During a new interview on “Today,” the 67-year-old actress slammed Amazon MGM Studios’ intentions to remake her iconic 1992 erotic thriller, which also starred Michael Douglas. “If it goes the way the one that I was in went, I would just say, I don’t know … Read more
Sharon Stone is tackling her infamous leg-crossing scene and explaining why she didn’t pull it from “Basic Instinct.” The Oscar-nominated actress, 67, discussed the controversial moment from the 1992 erotic thriller in a candid interview with Business Insider published on Monday. In the film, Stone played Catherine Tramell, the seductive crime author-turned-serial-killer, who was investigated … Read more
The kids aren’t alright. It’s no surprise that Gen Z — the generation born between 1997 and 2012 — isn’t the best with their money. A poll from Newsweek revealed that adult Zoomers have around $94,000 in personal debt — thanks to never-ending credit card spending. And the proof is in the pudding — according … Read more
The kids are not all right. Now more than ever, adults are looking to Google for help with their day-to-day life skills, Axios reported. As millennials and Gen Z are moving into adulthood, they’re not asking mom or dad for help on basic skills that their elders may have learned in home economics classes or … Read more
They can code TikToks in their sleep — but can’t cook rice without a YouTube tutorial. Gen Z is flocking to “Adulting 101” crash courses, desperate to learn what previous generations might call common sense: how to do laundry, budgeting for rent or navigating a grocery store without Googling “what is a turnip?” “I don’t … Read more
Delta is grounding Basic Economy. The airline is overhauling its ticket offerings in a bid to give customers “greater choice and more customization” — and it’s its most economical offering will be impacted. But frugal fliers fear not, Delta will still offer the cheapest tier of ticket under a new name. From Oct 1, Basic … Read more
Can this ancient tech actually make a comeback? Nowadays, with the reliance on cell phones — landlines seem like ancient technology. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in 2023 that more than three-quarters of Americans ditched their home phone and never looked back — and that number has most likely increased by now. … Read more
Clean freaks, beware. Before you toss that soggy bath mat into the washing machine for a quick spin — don’t. Laundering your mat at home could do major damage to your appliance, according to one laundry-loving expert. Scott Flint, an appliance repair tech also known as Scott the Fix-It Guy, says they get so heavy … Read more
No wonder we can’t make ends meat. A beefy batch of data has revealed some charred truths about the astronomical prices we’re paying for a burger, fries and a drink across the United States these days, as rampant inflation continues to impact all aspects of American daily life. And while New Yorkers might think they’ve … Read more
It’s instinctive. Sharon Stone, 66, has re-created the famous “leg cross” scene from her 1992 thriller, “Basic Instinct.” On Thursday, Stone made an Instagram post with a photo of herself sitting in a wooden chair with one leg crossed over the other. She accompanied it with a caption reading, “BASICALLY ….YOURS 🥰.” In the photo, Stone … Read more
Here’s one good reason to back Blue. JetBlue is making free carry-on bags available to all classes of travelers, including economy ticket holders, the company announced on Tuesday. It’s a rare policy update in favor of the customer as many US-based airlines have moved to increasingly itemized itineraries, with some carriers even charging the passengers … Read more
If there is one thing that gets people on the internet really riled up, it’s the frequency and methods of other people’s washing habits. Whether it’s how often we wash our sheets, our kids, our legs or our bras – this is a topic where people have BIG opinions. And apparently now it’s the dirty dishes turn. The topic … Read more
This sneaker is getting the boot. Adidas Gazelles have become the world’s hottest trainer over the past year, sported by content creators, style writers and celebrities, such as Katie Holmes and Gigi Hadid. But one stylist says that the beloved shoe has now become so ubiquitous — just look down at the feet of any … Read more
Mentally blocked? Take a walk, you’ll feel better. “Even a single, brief bout of aerobic exercise can ignite creative thinking,” Dr. Chong Chen, assistant professor in the department of neuroscience at Japan’s Yamaguchi University told The Guardian. Chen is the author of a new review of the impact of physical activity on the creative process. You don’t … Read more
Unlike many designers, much of the work of the costume designer Ellen Mirojnick is contemporary. Her filmography is evidence of the impact she has had on the look and feel of some of the most iconic films of the 1980s and ’90s: Paul Verhoeven’s “Basic Instinct” (1992) and “Showgirls” (1995), Adrian Lyne’s “Fatal Attraction” (1987) … Read more
Sofía Vergara has been slammed for her portrayal of Griselda Blanco by the late Colombian drug lord’s son. The Colombian actress, 51, stars as the drug queenpin in the Netflix series “Griselda,” and is nearly unrecognizable in the role. But according to Blanco’s son, Michael Corleone Blanco, the “Modern Family” alum’s interpretation of his late mother … Read more