The devastating injury that changed Tony Hawk‘s perspective on fitness could’ve been avoided, he told The Post, had he made the choices he’s making now. “I am working out at least two times a week and that is not something I did, to be honest, until I hit my 50s and I probably would have … Read more
It was the Sunday before Christmas, 1975, and Vienna was covered by a foot of snow. Just before 11:30a.m., six strangers stepped off a red tram outside the headquarters of OPEC, the world’s most powerful oil cartel, “their long coats and heavy bags casting dark shadows against the snow,” writes Joby Warrick in his new … Read more
The North Face made billions. Berkeley lost its last store. The outdoor retailer has quietly shuttered its final location in the California city that helped transform the once-small brand into a global powerhouse estimated by analysts to be worth more than $10 billion. The longtime Fifth Street outlet permanently closed on July 12, ending The … Read more
One of Florida’s most iconic roller coasters is preparing for its final ride after more than three decades, sparking a wave of nostalgia among theme-park enthusiasts. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay recently shared that Kumba will permanently close Aug. 2 after 33 years in operation, marking the end of one of the park’s best known attractions. When … Read more
Kentucky Fried Chicken officially shortened its name to KFC in 1991, and the reason behind the rebranding has fueled rumors ever since. One persistent myth falsely claims the Commonwealth of Kentucky trademarked the state’s name and forced the company to pay licensing fees. Another urban legend alleged KFC was breeding extra-large, “genetically modified organisms” with … Read more
The Home Run Derby saw plenty of baseballs leave the yard — and even more viewers leave the broadcast. MLB’s annual dinger demonstration’s debut on Netflix drew just 5.3 million viewers, marking the lowest total since 2003, when the event saw 5.2 million spectators, according to Sports Business Journal. It was also a drop from … Read more
Footage from the Beatles’ first-ever appearance on British TV show “Top of the Pops” in 1964 has resurfaced — clips fans have long called the holy grail of Beatlemania. Film preservation group Film is Fabulous! announced it has unearthed a complete 35mm film of the Fab Four’s March 19, 1964 performance at BBC’s Television Theatre … Read more
Walt Disney’s forgotten plane is getting its happily ever after. The late entertainment titan’s company aircraft — affectionately known as “Mickey Mouse One” — has been restored to its 1960s glory after spending years crumbling in the Florida heat and humidity, according to the Orange County Register. The Palm Springs Air and Space Museum has completed work … Read more
Katz’s Deli, New York’s oldest Jewish deli and living monument, has reopened a hidden piece of history, adding to its centuries-long influence on the minds and stomachs of New Yorkers. For the first time in nearly eight decades, the iconic Lower East Side institution has unveiled The Ludlow Room, a restored 68-seat dining room that … Read more
Dracula is rising from the dead again. Long-lost footage from a classic 1958 Dracula film with Christopher Lee was found in a warehouse decades after it was cut because early audiences found it so terrifying that they fainted. The three-minutes worth of footage, which has never been seen in the US, was found in a … Read more
Gen Z boys are obsessing over their skin, their jawlines and their bodies in a new trend called “looksmaxxing.” These young men swap tips and scrutinize themselves in the mirror, going to extreme and sometimes harmful lengths to improve their appearances. They’ve baffled the internet and the media, but there’s absolutely nothing surprising about the … Read more
A facelift performed by Dr. Carl Truesdale is going viral for giving a 70-year-old patient who “looked 90 years old” dramatic, youth-boosting results. In a February TikTok video, Truesdale, who is based in Beverly Hills, posted a video of an unnamed woman he performed a facelift on, featuring both before and after footage. The clip … Read more
Jane Seymour shared her secrets to staying fit and healthy as she celebrated turning 75. During a recent interview with the Daily Mail, the actress, who marked her milestone birthday on Sunday, revealed how she has stayed a size 4 since she was a teenager and detailed her approach to dieting. “I love the Mediterranean way of eating, … Read more
“Have you told her about the erection tracking?” echoed the voice of Bryan Johnson’s right-hand woman (and, it turns out, now girlfriend), from the bathroom adjacent to his spare-bedroom-turned-in-house-clinic. It was 2023, I was making a documentary film about breakthroughs in longevity, and amid a program filled with biotech labs, experiments on me and the … Read more
From the beach to the benefit. “Baywatch” stars Nicole Eggert and Erika Eleniak reunited at a benefit for LA’s first responders at the Los Angeles City Fire Museum on Sunday. Eggert, 54, posted a few snaps of herself and Eleniak, 56, smiling for the camera to Instagram. The “Holiday Switch” star rocked a white button down, green jacket, … Read more
Love him or hate him, Chevy Chase charmed America with his humor and arrogance from the moment he went live from New York on “Saturday Night Live” in 1975. Chase, 82, became the breakout comedy king of the late night show with his smug, deadpan sketches and pompous “Weekend Update” sign-on, “I’m Chevy Chase and … Read more
One minute before midnight on New Year’s Eve, high above street level, Treb Heining closely monitors a digital clock below the Waterford crystal ball towering over Times Square, and soon the crowd loudly joins together in a final countdown chorus. “ … 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 …” By the time fireworks blast off on … Read more
An airport tradition of years gone by is slowly making its way back to certain locations in the US, following massive changes in air travel security procedures after the terror attacks of Sept. 11. Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) in California announced this week it will be introducing guest passes for “non-passengers,” for example. Visitors … Read more
An Australian dentist is urging parents to heed his warning, or risk damaging their kids’ smiles for good. Perth-based Dr Maheer Shah says his job has become about far more than cavities and root canals. “The hardest part about my job is fixing bad dentistry,” Dr. Shah told news.com.au. “We’re seeing less decay and fewer … 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