Costco has started to test a new checkout system that supposedly takes just eight seconds — and workers appear to hate it. CEO Ron Vachris told investors that the company launched a system that has employees scanning items in customers’ carts before they even get to the cash register. The new system is aimed at … Read more
There’s a moment in “Euphoria” Season 3 when Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) shrieks, “what is happening right now?!” and that sums it up, as a whole. You’ll be saying the same thing, watching every other scene. The hit HBO show’s long-awaited return is an off-the-rails roller coaster of insanity. Whether that’s good or bad, it depends … Read more
A bride struck down with food poisoning on her big day was saved by her nurse bridesmaids – who hooked her up to an IV while she had her hair and make-up done. Myka la Viña, 31, had been out for dinner with her husband-to-be, John Paul Basa, 37, a nurse, and eight friends the … Read more
Southwest’s new seating policy will just not fly. The airline continues to receive heat from furious travelers strongly opposed to the airline’s decision to end its open seating arrangements – with some branding the move a “disaster.” Fury is also mounting with the airline’s new booking system – with one traveler even comparing it to … Read more
As the new year dawns, it’s time to talk doomsday, my babies — and no one grips us with grim quite like Nostradamus. Michel de Nostredame, Nostradamus, or Nos if you’re nasty, was a 16th-century astrologer, doctor, enemy of the church and bearded soothsayer who has been credited with foretelling the Great Fire of London, Hitler’s … Read more
Into the fire. Don Dokken, frontman of the ‘80s metal band Dokken, has opened up about the band’s “disaster” reunion tour. On the Dec. 25 episode of The SDR Show, Dokken, 72, talked about how the band reunited in 2016. Guitarist and songwriter George Lynch, bassist Jeff Pilson, drummer Mick Brown and singer Don Dokken, … Read more
This redefined shooting star. It’s not just spacecraft that are impacted by the horrors of deep space. In October, 15 people were hospitalized after a cosmic ray sent a New Jersey-bound JetBlue flight plunging thousands of feet — a phenomenon that could potentially pose a threat to air travel. “We have lots and lots of … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My 19-year-old niece didn’t finish high school and has been in and out of rehab for years. She’s about to leave a residential program and is looking for a place to live. Her parents have implemented “house rules” she doesn’t like, notably staying drug-free and away from her boyfriend. I have three kids … Read more
Sydney Sweeney proved she can take a hit — from the box office. The star of “Christy,” the new biopic about boxer Christy Martin, defended her struggling film after a notably low first weekend theatrical gross of $1.3 million across more than 2,000 screens. “I am so deeply proud of this movie,” the 28-year-old “Euphoria” … Read more
movie review A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE Running time: 112 minutes. Rated R (language). On Netflix Oct. 24. Two ominous notes of music repeat at the beginning of “A House of Dynamite,” sounding like the score from “Jaws.” Only this time the killer shark is a nuke. And it’s only 19 minutes away from an unsuspecting United … Read more
This is what happens when something scary goes bump in the flight. While air travel is still one of the safest modes of transport, some flight-eningly common issues can occur in the air. In fact, the Conversation writes that in-flight “technical issues” are part and parcel of flying the friendly skies and airplanes are equipped … Read more
A groom stranded from his own wedding still appeared and wed via iPad – and was even photoshopped into the official pictures later. Ross Evans and Drew Hoffman saw plans for their $47K (£35K) big day left in turmoil when Drew’s visa delays saw him stuck in the USA. They realized unexpected red tape would … Read more
Call them airplane bags. In the wake of the tragic Air India crash, engineers have designed a new AI-powered safety system to prevent future in-flight mishaps. What they came up with seems just plane ridiculous — an aircraft equipped with outside airbags — but it apparently could save lives. The Michelin Man-esque anti-crash concept, dubbed … Read more
Talk about a bunch of cheapskates. There’s nothing worse than a wedding not only taking place outside on a scorching hot summer day but one where the bride and groom are as stingy as can be. One disgruntled wedding guest took to Reddit’s r/weddingshaming subreddit to complain about a “disaster of a wedding” they recently … Read more
A luxury cruise turned into a floating disaster when over 140 passengers became ill on a Royal Caribbean voyage. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 134 of 3,914 passengers and seven crew members aboard the Navigator of the Seas reported symptoms such as vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea during a voyage … Read more
A damning new documentary condemns Stockton Rush, the founder and CEO of OceanGate, the defunct company whose Titan submersible imploded in the Atlantic Ocean June 2023. Former employees allege in “Titan: The OceanGate Disaster” on Netflix that their boss’ self-absorption and consistent willful negligence tragically led to the death of the five passengers, including Rush … Read more
It was only a matter of time before a flurry of documentaries about the Titan submersible disappearance turned up on streaming platforms. The event captured the world’s attention in 2023 after the vessel, operated by the company OceanGate Expeditions, vanished in the North Atlantic, triggering a days-long search for survivors. Netflix’s “Titan: The OceanGate Disaster” … Read more
GLP-1 users might be jabbing for weight loss, but many are trying to combat cash loss by squeezing an extra dose out of their medication. The trend, dubbed “golden dosing,” has been hyped by social media users as a way to get more bang for your buck. But doctors are warning it could be dangerous … Read more
This discovery made major waves. Researchers have discovered a vessel that sank over 140 years ago — closing the book on one of the UK’s most enduring maritime mysteries. Footage of the long-lost wreckage is currently making waves online. The historic steamer, dubbed the SS Nantes, had sunk in 1888 after colliding with a German … Read more
Taylor Lewan is giving 50 Cent a run for his money. The former Titans offensive tackle threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Cardinals’ game Thursday against the Royals and it did not go well — instantly triggering memories of Fiddys infamous first pitch at a Mets game more than 10 years ago. The … Read more