This burger chain is looking to beef up its sales. Wendy’s is testing better ingredients as part of a major multiyear turnaround plan after seven straight quarters of dropping sales. The burger chain says the upgrades include thicker, crispier bacon and a richer, creamier Frosty. Wendy’s plans to make their cut of bacon “substantially thicker” … Read more
We had such high hopes. Many of us struggle to get enough sleep every night, so we end up reaching for sleep aids like melatonin and maybe something a bit stronger. Over 23 million American adults use cannabis products to help them snooze. Think gummies, tinctures, drinks or a good ol’ toke. Roughly 23 million … Read more
Los Angeles Lakers’ Walker Kessler tallied 10 dunks during his team’s 127–105 win over the Golden State Warriors Wednesday night. Those 10 dunks were the most a Laker has produced in a game since the days of Shaquille O’Neal back in 2003. Following the win, Kessler’s overall performance against the Warriors — scoring 26 points … Read more
With streaming bills ballooning out of control, weary watchers are going back to basics to save money on TV. An old-fashioned TV antenna picked up from Amazon can get you access to dozens of free channels, for a fraction of the price of streaming or cable. “People kind of downplay antennas, but they’re insanely underrated,” … Read more
Welcome to the Boo Apple. In the midst of spooky season, Halloween-themed bars are scaring up monster business timed to Halloween, with lines out the door for the chance to sip on an array of chilling cocktails while taking in some over-the-top frights. From a tiki bar serving up tropical delights to a gothic spectacle … Read more
The viral “wellness darty” (day party) phenomenon has become a nationwide trend this fall semester. Videos of college students chugging Celsius in Lululemon matching sets have been spreading rampant. The kids are replacing marijuana with a runner’s high, leaving post-grads — who remember their college days consisting of substance use — thoroughly confused. Current college … Read more
The happiest place on Earth now comes with a much bigger price tag for parkgoers. Disney quietly jacked up ticket prices this week – pushing its coveted 1-Day “Park Hopper” pass past a whopping $300 for peak weekends. While the multi-park pass is advertised at $280, mandatory fees and an extra $18.40 tax make the … Read more
The use of sandbags to stop flooding has been around for centuries, with their formal adoption for flood control following their military use in fortifying trenches. Every year, thousands of people rely on sandbags to protect homes, businesses, roads and other structures—especially during tropical storms and hurricane season. But do they actually work at preventing inundation? The short answer is yes. However, … Read more
Lakers star guard Austin Reaves has found a home in Los Angeles, in more ways than one. Reaves signed a four-year, $185 million contract extension to remain with the Lakers this offseason, and is expected to play a key role for the team this upcoming season. The 28-year-old has also seemingly found an actual home … Read more
A Catholic revival is taking hold at exclusive Stanford University as a growing share of Gen Z students embrace the the 2,000-year-old faith. The campus best known for churning out high-achieving tech execs has seen a three-fold increase in Catholic converts — with 46 adults entering the church at Easter this year, up from 14 the … Read more
Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports’ partnership with Fox Sports is coming with a shakeup. Barstool will no longer appear on the network’s “Big Noon Kickoff” ahead of college football games on Saturday, with Portnoy confirming a report by The Athletic. Portnoy, along with other Barstool personalities, has been a part of Fox Sports’ college football … Read more
At 31, Molly Hones was preparing to die. She’d had a massive tumor removed from her liver the year prior, but was now learning the cancer had spread to her bones and into her blood. Hones had a rare cancer called fibrolamellar carcinoma that was now stage 4. After being advised that most chemotherapies wouldn’t … Read more
These days, seven in 10 Americans say they feel pressure to make every trip they take “worth the money.” That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans that World of Hyatt commissioned with Talker Research, which found that travelers are getting creative to navigate tight budgets and rising costs in order to take trips, … Read more
McDonald’s rivals are not lovin’ the competition. McDonald’s is going all in on GLP-1 users, and taking down the competition along the way. On Wednesday’s Investor Day meeting — where companies present long-term strategy — the Golden Arches revealed it would start experimenting with new, more protein-packed menu items. Sky Anderson, the president of McDonald’s … Read more
Come on Barbie, let’s go latke! This week, Mattel debuted its first official Hanukkah doll as part of the legendary toy brand’s Holiday Sweaters collection. The $28 toy is part of the company’s upcoming Holiday Sweater collection, which also includes two Barbies — one blonde, one Black — dressed in red-and-green Christmas sweaters that light … Read more
What a heavy lift. Women with larger breasts are all too familiar with the backaches and neck pain that can come with a bigger set of ta-tas. But a new study published today links having disproportionately big breasts with an unexpected health issue — that, on its surface, isn’t connected to the chest at all. “Many … Read more
Fans of Taylor Swift waste no time. The global superstar donned a tank top for the Chiefs’ matchup on “Sunday Night Football” to watch husband Travis Kelce take on the Colts. The top is already sold out in all sizes. Swift paired the $39.99 red Chiefs tank top from friend Erin Andrews’ “WEAR” line with … Read more
Even in his post-coaching days, Nick Saban is an SEC man through and through. The former Alabama and LSU coach hyped up his former conference and took a shot at the Big Ten ahead of Saturday’s potential Game of the Year between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 4 Texas in Austin. “We’ve already got … Read more
Another college football fan got the viral treatment during the SMU-Florida State game Monday — but the scene was not what many assumed. Camille Sonalia — a 21-year-old student at Florida State University and a member of the Kappa Delta sorority — reshared a clip of her speaking to a male fan being shown on … Read more
The kids are not alright! The number of New York parents choosing to homeschool has exploded by more than 200% over the past 15 years — the highest rate of growth in all school sectors — as the nation’s biggest public school system struggles with an illiteracy and innumeracy crisis. According to the most recent … Read more