There’s little that lifts spirits more than taking a vacation — and one study showed that some destinations do it better than others. BookRetreats.com recently released its Holiday Happiness Index, which combined science and data to find the holiday destinations that make people feel their best. Research shows that people are no longer traveling just … Read more
Ah, rats! Researchers think they have debunked the origin of Chicago’s so-called “rat hole,” one of the Windy City’s weirdest local landmarks. Hold on. The rat hole wasn’t what you think. It wasn’t some back alley bar that served as a speakeasy for the city’s notorious gangster clientele or a tenement stuffed to the brim … Read more
US Attorney General Pam Bondi gave a playful response to actress Amy Poehler’s parody of her on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” Poehler, who hosted Saturday’s episode, appeared in the cold open as Bondi during her testimony at a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing last week. “My name is Pam Bondi. I spell it with an ‘i,’ because … Read more
It’s a Chi-town miracle. A Chicago man was reunited with his pup a decade after it went missing — and commemorated the meaningful moment on TikTok. Edmon Lighthall’s poodle-doodle mix, Peter, escaped from his family’s backyard in 2015. A decade later, on Sept. 22, he got a shocking text message — from a pet microchip … Read more
CHICAGO — I’m no Bryan Johnson, but I was feeling pretty confident when I strolled into the Northwestern Medicine Human Longevity Clinic in July. I’ve taken several aging tests over the past year to learn how my cells and systems are functioning. One pinpointed my biological age at 29 and another at 36, which is … Read more
The Big Apple may be overrun with rats and roaches, but bed bugs are becoming less of an issue across the five boroughs, per a new report. Pest control company Orkin has released its 2025 list of Worst US Cities for Bed Bugs, with New York falling 13 spots since last year. In 2024, the … Read more
When it comes to city living, most people expect the hustle and bustle of traffic and busy sidewalks, but probably don’t think of pests. Orkin has released its latest bedbug report, spotlighting which cities have the biggest infestations. The list is based on both commercial and residential treatment data from metro areas between May 15, 2024, … Read more
A drunk American Airlines passenger was causing turbulence at Chicago O’Hare airport. A visibly drunk Concierge Key member — the invite-only top-tier status within the AAdvantage program— used his status to wreak havoc in the flagship airport lounge on Sunday. The passenger allegedly demanded changing the TV channel, spouted off homophobic slurs to other passengers … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Prepare to cross an item off your bucket list, metalheads. Starting Aug. 27, System of a Down will embark on a brief … Read more
Hayden Christensen took his daughter, Briar Rose, out to the ballgame. The “Star Wars” actor, 44, and his 10-year-old daughter, whom he shares with ex Rachel Bilson, enjoyed a rare public outing together at the Chicago Cubs home game at Wrigley Field on Friday. Christensen, who threw out the first pitch, was decked out in … Read more
Don’t call it a comeback. Call it another shameless and truth-challenged stab at relevancy. Hate-crime hoaxer extraordinaire Jussie Smollett wants to return to show biz. And with the unmitigated gall of O.J. Simpson claiming he’s still looking for the real killer, the disgraced “Empire” actor wants everyone to know who the real bad guys are. … Read more
A rap-rock band’s frontman was arrested for throwing a pop-up concert at a gas station just days after their “legendary” Lollapalooza performance — despite claiming he had a deal to host the gig. Silly Goose frontman, Jackson Foster, 23, was seen being handcuffed at a BP gas station in Chicago, Ill. on Saturday and taken … Read more
Call him Pope Pieus. Pope Leo XIV recently received a special delivery at the Vatican which came all the way from Chicago. The Illinois-born pontiff, 69, was treated to a personal-size pepperoni pizza from Aurelio’s Pizza, a chain he’s reportedly loved since he was a boy. Pope Leo XIV was gifted a personal-size pepperoni pizza … Read more
Chicago comedians argued on Tuesday that the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” will lead to more jokes about President Donald Trump, not fewer, in contrast with liberal critics’ concerns. After CBS announced the left-leaning comedian’s show being canceled weeks earlier, several people ranging from commentators to lawmakers called out the move as … Read more
As if growing up in one of Chicago’s most dangerous neighborhoods wasn’t hard enough, Darryl Hall was born with a rare condition that caused a foul odor to ooze from his pores as a teenager. “I was already getting bullied a lot in school just based off of how I looked and how my condition … Read more
Chicago lost a good one. Do-it-all sports radio host Harry Teinowitz died on Tuesday at 64 years old after suffering complications of a liver transplant, per the Chicago Tribune. In the mid-1990s, Teinowitz began his radio career co-hosting a sports comedy radio show for WMVP (ESPN 1000). Harry Teinowitz (right) passed away of complications from … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The pop festival of the year is almost here. Starting Thursday, July 31, Lollapalooza will launch their annual long weekend at Chicago’s … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Hoda Kotb is hitting the ground running. Before retiring from NBC’s flagship “Today Show” this past May, the longtime host announced her … Read more
A lifestyle and culinary icon recently took a firm position on the age-old debate of whether ketchup belongs on hot dogs or not. Martha Stewart, founder of Martha Stewart Living, expressed her opinion in an Instagram reel on June 17. “I love hot dogs with the works,” Stewart said in the video. She added, “It has to … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. First-rate Hip-Hop is headed to the Second City. On Friday, June 6, Kendrick Lamar and SZA are bringing their ‘Grand National Tour’ … Read more