California may be better known for Hollywood stars, palm trees and bumper-to-bumper traffic, but head off the beaten path and the Golden State can still serve up a serious dose of the Wild West. From abandoned mining camps frozen in time to Gold Rush towns where visitors can ride a stagecoach and belly up to … Read more
Ugly Christmas sweaters are one of the most enjoyable — if not quirky — traditions of the holiday season. But what about one that’s actually kind of handy? In preparation for that special time of year, home improvement mega-chain Home Depot released its very own branded holiday sweater for the first time earlier today — … Read more
Feel like playing Cupid? There’s an app for that. A new dating app called Rivet claims the solution to dating app fatigue is to stop swiping yourself — and let other people on the platform try to match you instead. The app comes as singles ditch established options like Tinder and Bumble in droves, turning … Read more
Forget surfboards and sunscreen — Santa Monica is bringing the spirit of the Alps to the Pacific this holiday season. The city’s iconic pier is set to transform into a sprawling Swiss-inspired winter market, bringing a taste of the snow-covered peaks to one of Southern California’s famously sunny beaches. The European-style holiday bazaar will transform … Read more
From Pad Thai to padlocked. Lotus of Siam, long revered as the “best Thai restaurant in America” by influential food critics, will shutter its outpost at the Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas after roughly four years. And Sin City insiders say there’s a drama raging behind the scenes of the shock closure — publicly … Read more
When you hear of an “adult summer camp” taking place in Bushwick in late summer that hundreds are eagerly signing up for, you might think it includes thrift shopping, axe-throwing or a psychic reading with some R & R mixed in. Think again. When I first learned of Camp MorningWood — a steamy 24-hour sex party … Read more
More than 14 million older adults fall every year in the US, perhaps none so often as 91-year-old Dale Sanders. By his count, Sanders fell 71 times while reclaiming his record as the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. Six were what he calls hard falls, including one that led to a brief hospitalization … Read more
Say goodbye to your local pet supply. Tractor Supply, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the US, just announced in an earnings call that dozens of its pet stores will be shutting down for good. Petsense by Tractor Supply is a pet specialty retailer within the company’s portfolio and as of late June had 209 … Read more
Flyer beware. A Delta passenger has claimed he was able to make it past nearly four security checkpoints with his government-issued ID in hand, but a stranger’s plane ticket — and it all started with his dog. B.R. (The Post has chosen not to reveal his full name to respect his privacy) checked into his … Read more
Linda Cohn isn’t “going off into the sunset.” The Hall of Fame broadcaster, who has anchored more editions of “SportsCenter” on ESPN than anyone in history, announced Monday that she’s leaving the Worldwide Leader after 34 years — and she’s carrying that momentum into her next chapter. “I’m excited about what’s next, and I’m not … Read more
Timothy Busfield and Melissa Gilbert are putting on a united front in the wake of Busfield’s child sex abuse charges. The “West Wing” actor, 68, turned himself in to New Mexico authorities on Tuesday, Jan. 13 for allegedly engaging in unlawful sexual conduct with 11-year-old twin boys while directing “The Cleaning Lady” in 2024. Busfield has … Read more
They’re pushing this makeover to the MAX. On Tuesday, Southwest Airlines finally revealed the revamped interiors of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes, complete with extra legroom. The redesign will roll out from Oct. 16, per a recent press release, marking a “major milestone” in the cabin overhaul of the aircraft, which Southwest has used … Read more
How bizZzare. Stunned social media users are comparing their uncanny recurring dreams of a so-called “mall world,” despite having never actually met in real life. Those who have experienced the metaphysical phenomenon say these labyrinthian dreams occur in real-world pedestrian settings, such as theme parks, apartments, cruise ships, schools, and, most frequently, indoor shopping malls. … Read more
What looks like a desert dream might become a digital nightmare if you’re not reading the fine print. A sleek, glass-wrapped mansion in the middle of California’s desert may look like a dream getaway, but for one Airbnb guest, the viral “Invisible House” in Joshua Tree turned into an unexpectedly expensive nightmare. A trip to … Read more
Bruce Willis is a die-hard family man. The actor first tied the knot to Demi Moore in 1987 before the then-couple welcomed three daughters: Rumer, 37, Scout, 34, and Tallulah, 31. Willis and Moore, 62, divorced in 2000 but have stayed tight-knit over the years. Rumer Willis, Demi Moore, Bruce Willis, Scout Willis, Emma Heming … Read more
The Taylor Swift effect has reached the Chiefs, according to owner Clark Hunt. During an interview on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Friday, Hunt discussed the effect Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce has had on his organization following her appearance on the tight end’s “New Heights” podcast. Hunt was nothing short of positive when discussing … Read more
It’s raining men. Over the course of “Sex and the City” and its spinoff show, “And Just Like That,” Sarah Jessica Parker’s iconic fashionista sex columnist, Carrie Bradshaw, had countless dates and flings. Some of the men in her life made an impact, and others were lessons to learn from. Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie … Read more
This traveler gave this charming Italian tourist town the boot. Las Vegas resident Regina Simmons, her husband and their two teenage daughters spent time earlier in the summer seeing the sights around the Southern European country — and evidently, they were far from the only ones who peeped Positano on social media. They visited Rome, … Read more
There’s a brave, new Barbie in the box. Mattel announced the release of the first-ever Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes, complete with a continuous glucose monitor and an insulin pump in Barbie’s signature pink. Mattel released the first Barbie with type 1 diabetes. Mattel “Introducing a Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes marks an … Read more
These expecting parents pulled off their epic gender reveal with flying colors. Temporarily turning the friendly skies pink and blue, a couple, Katrín María Blöndal, 24, and Anton Örn Hilmarsson, 27, hosted a celebration — attended by complete strangers — to toast their incoming infant during a flight to Paris. “This might be the first time in … Read more