Listen closely to how some Californians talk and you’ll hear it. The T sound in words like “water” or “accent” can soften or disappear. “Water” becomes “wader.” “Mountain” turns into “moun-in.” Even “winter” can sound like “winner.” They are small changes. Easy to miss. But linguists say those subtle patterns are part of something bigger. … Read more
Have you ever heard of such a thing as the “good seat” at a restaurant? I hadn’t — until I realized it has been ingrained into our dating culture without us even realizing. For those as confused as I was, it’s the cushioned “booth side” of the table, or the seat with the better view, … Read more
If you want to keep your wedding from feeling cookie-cutter, the solution is simple: Add a few heartfelt details to your wedding celebration that pay homage to your family’s heritage and tradition. “Weddings can feel a little anonymous at times,” Zoe Bird Krauss, a New York City bridal stylist, told The Post. “This is one … Read more
Amanda Knox revived her feud with Matt Damon after the actor and his “The Rip” co-star Ben Affleck weighed in on cancel culture. During a recent interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Damon, 55, and Affleck, 53, shared their thoughts on how cancel culture can be taken to extremes. At one point in their discussion, Damon suggested … Read more
In the current climate of celebs shrinking down and GLP-1 usage becoming mainstream, a refreshingly natural, new type of influencer is burning up social media this New Year’s resolution season. “Midsize” content creators are casting shade on toxic diet culture and shining a light on healthy body image. Amid a sharp rise in dangerously thin young … Read more
Amid economic anxiety, government gridlock and political violence, it was often hard to remain optimistic in 2025. But amid a seemingly unending stream of bad news, The Post’s Lifestyle team did their best to make readers smile — and raise their eyebrows — by reporting on the weirdest and wildest happenings in the Big Apple … Read more
A British expat living in Australia has shared a bizarre truth about the way we work out here compared to back home. Influencer Emily Dew-Gosling took to TikTok recently to share something odd she’d noticed about etiquette in Aussie gyms and work out studios. “The trust Australians have for each other is crazy? London could NEVER,” she … Read more
Students from the Northeast are heading South in record numbers, drawn by universities where sunshine, football and Greek life define campus life. Rather than chasing the Ivy League dream, many students are now opting for schools in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), which consists of 16 schools including the University of South Carolina (USC), the University of … Read more
This is when you should seas the opportunity to go on a cruise. The American Automobile Association estimates that 20.7 million Americans will go on ocean cruises this year, a higher number than originally projected. In 2026, the organization projects a record-setting year with 21.7 million Americans setting sail. First-time cruisers are a huge part … Read more
Gen Z — largely comprised of middle- and high-school students — reported the lowest smoking rates on record in 2024, according to CDC and FDA data, but that trend may be in jeopardy. “Overall, the decline in smoking in the US, [down] to about 11.9% of the population overall, is a great public health success story that … Read more
Bonhams’ “The Uncanny” auction sale opens October 29, 2025, showcasing a diverse range of works that explore the eerie and unsettling, highlighted by standout pieces from the worlds of film and entertainment. Alien: A prototype for ‘The Facehugger’, 1979 (estimate $8,000 – $10,000). Stephen Chung/LNP/Shutterstock Dune: A Second Stage Guild Navigator Head (estimate $2,000 – … Read more
Adapt or die-ner. Times are undeniably tough for New York City’s legendary diner culture, squeezed by skyrocketing food costs and rent hikes leading to higher menu prices — all amid stagnating demand, as Big Apple eaters turn their attentions elsewhere. Longtime local restaurant critic Robert Sietsema told The Post that the city is currently locked into … Read more
Steve Harvey stands by his decision to quit stand-up comedy over ten years ago. The “Family Feud” host, 68, appeared on Tuesday’s episode of “The Pivot Podcast” and was asked what “acceptable jokes” can be made in comedy nowadays in the cancel culture era. “I even see you on ‘Family Feud,’ sometimes, I can see the clock … Read more
Denzel Washington is making it clear – he wants nothing to do with cancel culture. In a heated conversation on the topic with Complex, the actor ripped into the concept of being canceled, saying he doesn’t care that much about public support or followers. When asked if he considers the idea of being “canceled,” Washington was quick … Read more
Jazzercise: It is your mother’s workout. At least that was the case for Madison Farfan, 25. Growing up in the San Diego area, where Jazzercise is headquartered, Farfan’s mom occasionally Jazzercised while Farfan pursued competitive dance. To Farfan’s mind, the two were out of sync. So when a coworker — who happened to be a … Read more
He came for dinner — and ended up in her poetry book. One man’s steamy friends-with-benefits fling just got immortalized in verse — and now the internet’s swooning. Tobias, known as @tobiasly on X, set social media ablaze this week after revealing a sizzling romantic entanglement that inspired a published poem. In response to a … Read more
Shane Gillis took a bite out of sports’ biggest names during his opening monologue at Wednesday night’s ESPY Awards. And it was a real sign of cultural health. The performance felt like an infusion of wheatgrass — cleansing out the residual crud left over from more than a decade of hyper-political correctness. The comedian went … Read more
Love is a battlefield. Buffy was torn between Angel and Spike. “Twilight” had warring camps of “Team Edward” and “Team Jacob.” Now, the popular Prime Video show, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is back for its third and final season, following Isabel “Belly” Conklin (Lola Tung), a teen girl torn between brothers Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) … Read more
Nearly a third of Americans think they could pass as British, based on their knowledge of UK culture. While 27 percent felt somewhat confident they can nail the British accent, 26 percent admitted they regularly struggle to understand it. This week, they were put to the test when former tennis player and Wimbledon veteran John … Read more
Expecting parents are taking a stab at it — quite literally. Villains, crooks and knife-wielding nuts. Although they’re bad guys of society, their first names are becoming bloody good options for moms and dads-to-be, per a nightmarish new report. Baby names inspired by true crime icons, such as accused con artist Anna Delvey and mass murderer Ted Bundy, … Read more