In-N-Out restarts rejected bid to open in California town stranded in a Double-Double desert

In-N-Out restarts rejected bid to open in California town stranded in a Double-Double desert

A California town that once spurned the fast food giant In-N-Out is trying to bring the burger chain back more than two years later. Back in 2023, the city of Buellton, California shot down a proposal to bring an In-N-Out restaurant, with the Buellton City Council voting 3-1 against the fast food chain. Now negotiations … Read more

Judge rejects Live Nation bid to toss feds’ lawsuit alleging Ticketmaster’s monopoly on live concerts

Judge rejects Live Nation bid to toss feds’ lawsuit alleging Ticketmaster’s monopoly on live concerts

A federal judge on Wednesday rejected Live Nation Entertainment’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit by the federal government and many states accusing the company of illegally trying to dominate the live concert industry. The decision by US District Judge Arun Subramanian cleared the way for a possible antitrust trial in Manhattan federal court, with jury selection scheduled to begin on March … Read more

Steph Curry was upset with Under Armour over failed bid to land Caitlin Clark

Steph Curry was upset with Under Armour over failed bid to land Caitlin Clark

Steph Curry and Under Armour’s failed bid to have WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark join his brand last year was a “sore point” for the Warriors guard before splitting from the sportswear company this month, according to Bloomberg. Under Armour’s offer to Clark, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, trailed the total value … Read more

Target customer rips store’s ‘tacky’ Christmas decor after company orders staff to smile in bid to boost holiday sales

Target customer rips store’s ‘tacky’ Christmas decor after company orders staff to smile in bid to boost holiday sales

Bah, humbug! Target customers are taking to TikTok to bemoan the store’s “tacky” holiday decor after the company issued new orders to employees to smile and make small talk in a bid to boost sluggish sales. Content creator Debbie Garces sparked debate on Saturday after uploading a clip of Christmas merchandise at her local outlet, … Read more

320-pound influencer flaunts mini skirts and tight dresses in a bid to boost body positivity: ‘Fat and fine’

320-pound influencer flaunts mini skirts and tight dresses in a bid to boost body positivity: ‘Fat and fine’

There’s a fat chance she’s going to stop wearing what she wants. A self-described “fat and fine” influencer is not letting haters rain on her parade, defiantly declaring that she won’t let her size stop her from rocking mini skirts and tight dresses. “Fashion isn’t age restricted and beauty isn’t just for one size,” Julia … Read more

Struggling JCPenney unveils glitzy Taylor Swift-inspired collection in bid to boost sluggish sales

Struggling JCPenney unveils glitzy Taylor Swift-inspired collection in bid to boost sluggish sales

JCPenney is hoping to shake off sluggish sales. The struggling department store is getting in on the craze surrounding Taylor Swift’s forthcoming album, creating a new line of outfits inspired by the LP. Legendary designer Bob Mackie — who has created clothes for the pop star herself — has partnered with JCPenney to launch a … Read more

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ latest bid for bail denied as judge rules he can’t go home to await sentencing

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ latest bid for bail denied as judge rules he can’t go home to await sentencing

Sean “Diddy” Combs can’t go home from jail to await sentencing on his prostitution-related conviction, a judge said Monday, denying the rap and style mogul’s latest bid for bail. Combs has been behind bars since his September arrest. He faced federal charges of coercing girlfriends into having drug-fueled sex marathons with male sex workers while he watched and filmed … Read more

Livvy Dunne struck out in bid to buy Babe Ruth’s NYC home after she put it on social media, ticking off co-op board: neighbor

Livvy Dunne struck out in bid to buy Babe Ruth’s NYC home after she put it on social media, ticking off co-op board: neighbor

Livvy Dunne’s no Babe. Olivia “Livvy” Dunne struck out in her bid to buy Yankees’ great Babe Ruth’s former New York City home because the former LSU star gymnast overshared about the purchase on Instagram, The Post has learned. The co-op board in the Upper West Side building rejected Dunne’s purchase — a $1.59 million, … Read more

Blake Lively loses bid to hide private texts with Taylor Swift in Justin Baldoni legal case

Blake Lively loses bid to hide private texts with Taylor Swift in Justin Baldoni legal case

It’s a cruel summer. Justin Baldoni can officially gain access to Blake Lively and Taylor Swift’s private messages that pertain to “It Ends With Us,” US District Judge Lewis Liman ruled on Wednesday. In court documents obtained by The Post, Judge Liman denied Lively’s motion for a protective order to hide her messages with Swift, … Read more

Warner Bros. Discovery revives HBO Max branding in bid for more subscribers

Warner Bros. Discovery revives HBO Max branding in bid for more subscribers

Warner Bros Discovery is hitting rewind on Max’s branding, bringing back the HBO name it dropped from the streaming service two years ago. The company will rebrand its streaming platform as HBO Max this summer, betting that the iconic brand’s global reputation will drive subscriber growth as it expands internationally. The return to HBO Max also marks an “implicit promise” by … Read more

Meghan Markle has a subtle response to Prince Harry losing bid for UK security

Meghan Markle has a subtle response to Prince Harry losing bid for UK security

Meghan Markle has family on her mind after Prince Harry lost his appeal to regain taxpayer-funded security in the UK. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, posted a photo on Instagram Saturday of Harry, 40, with their son Prince Archie, 5, and daughter Princess Lilibet, 3. Meghan Markle at the 2025 TIME100 Summit. Getty Images for … Read more

Prince Harry loses final bid for taxpayer-funded UK security

Prince Harry loses final bid for taxpayer-funded UK security

Prince Harry has sensationally lost his appeal against the UK government over taxpayer-funded security. During a two-day hearing at a London court last month, the Duke of Sussex, 40, claimed he had been singled out for “unjustified and inferior treatment” when he and his family were stripped of publicly funded security detail. Britain’s Prince Harry … Read more

Justices Weigh Challenge to South Carolina’s Bid to Defund Planned Parenthood

Justices Weigh Challenge to South Carolina’s Bid to Defund Planned Parenthood

The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday in a case arising from South Carolina’s attempt to deny funding to Planned Parenthood. But the question the justices grappled with was a relatively narrow one, focused on whether individuals may sue the state to obtain medical services from Planned Parenthood unrelated to abortion. In 2018, Gov. Henry … Read more

Disney is raising the stakes with bold new menu in bid to lure more customers

Disney is raising the stakes with bold new menu in bid to lure more customers

Disney is elevating its game when it comes to theme park dining, using artistry, real-world experiences, trends and inspiration from its classic movies to push boundaries. “From Mickey bars to Michelin stars” was a phrase commonly used during a demonstration at Walt Disney World on Tuesday featuring food and beverage directors. While they understand the … Read more

Miley Cyrus loses bid to dismiss lawsuit alleging ‘Flowers’ copied Bruno Mars hit ‘When I Was Your Man’

Miley Cyrus loses bid to dismiss lawsuit alleging ‘Flowers’ copied Bruno Mars hit ‘When I Was Your Man’

Pop star Miley Cyrus lost an early bid to dismiss a lawsuit in California federal court that accused her of unlawfully copying Bruno Mars’ song “When I Was Your Man” for her number-one hit “Flowers.” On Tuesday, US District Judge Dean Pregerson rejected Cyrus’ argument that Tempo Music Investments, which said it owns a share of … Read more

Airports invite live musicians, highlight local artists in bid to lighten travelers’ moods

Airports invite live musicians, highlight local artists in bid to lighten travelers’ moods

Background music is no longer an afterthought at many airports, which are hiring local musicians and carefully curating playlists to help lighten travelers’ moods. London’s Heathrow Airport built a stage to showcase emerging British performers for the first time this summer. The program was so successful the airport hopes to bring it back in 2025.  Nashville International … Read more

Taco Bell adds chicken nuggets to menu in bid to snag bird-loving Gen Z fast food fans

Taco Bell adds chicken nuggets to menu in bid to snag bird-loving Gen Z fast food fans

Border-line genius. Taco Bell is adding chicken nuggets to menus nationwide starting on Thursday — as the chain attempts to appeal to younger consumers said to increasingly prefer poultry over beef. Expect all-white meat bites in a zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor — dusted with tortilla chips and breadcrumbs for a Mexican-infused chicken explosion, Today.com reported. Customers can … Read more

Gen Z starts ‘sleepmaxxing’ trend in a bid for better shut eye: Here’s what it is and how it works

Gen Z starts ‘sleepmaxxing’ trend in a bid for better shut eye: Here’s what it is and how it works

In a bid for better shut-eye, desperate youngsters are spearheading a new trend to maximize their sleep. According to a Gallup poll published earlier this year, only a quarter of Americans are getting the recommended eight hours of rest per night. Now, Zoomers have invented “sleepmaxxing” — and it’s sweeping TikTok. The trend sees youngsters … Read more

JD Vance gets Secret Service code name ‘Bobcat,’ joins ‘Mogul’ in bid to take White House

JD Vance gets Secret Service code name ‘Bobcat,’ joins ‘Mogul’ in bid to take White House

As the Secret Service continues to face scrutiny and outrage after former President Donald Trump was nearly killed by an assassin’s bullet on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania, the agency reportedly has issued a new code name for vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance. The Republican senator from Ohio is Trump’s running mate as the 45th president hopes to … Read more

Shop Hokas at new flagship, bid on Stephen Sondheim merch, more NYC events

Shop Hokas at new flagship, bid on Stephen Sondheim merch, more NYC events

Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city.  What’s making our luxury list this week? Cult French sneaker brand Hoka unveiled a huge new store, … Read more