It’s the macho man stereotype that once dominated the world of dating — but it seems that the alpha male has had his day. New research has revealed that 63% of women now prefer a partner who is supportive, emotionally available, and happy to let them take the lead, rather than one who embodies “traditional” … Read more
Fast-food chain KFC on Thursday signed Coca-Cola as its beverage partner to provide sodas at its US stores, ending a longtime deal with PepsiCo. There are 3,718 KFC locations in the US, according to the company’s website. Losing a beverage partnership at the fast-food chain would come as a blow to PepsiCo, which is struggling … Read more
Some people call it self-advocacy. Their bosses call it a scheduling headache. Either way, “chronoworking” — structuring your job around your personal circadian rhythm instead of the traditional 9-to-5 — has become the workplace buzzword of the return-to-office era, and it’s already dividing offices into two camps: the biologically enlightened, and the deeply annoyed. The … Read more
Diehard NFL fans are benching the booze this football season. The sober-curious movement has tackled football tailgates, as a surprising new study reveals that football’s notoriously boozy fanbase is dialing back the drinking to save money and stay healthy. Unsurprisingly, in a survey of 1,011 NFL fans, more than half (56%) still believe beer and … Read more
Freeing frisky lovers from a set of fuzzy handcuffs at 2:00 a.m., or granting law enforcement access into an apartment containing a dead body — it’s all in a profitable day’s work for Upper East Sider Sahar Yona. The 27-year-old residential and commercial locksmith is one of the less than 12 percent of American women — and 8 … Read more
Three US airports have become early adopters of a controversial new program that allows third-party vendors to replace federal agents at security checkpoints. Some 20 US airports, including Atlantic City and San Francisco International, are currently utilizing privatized screening as part of TSA’s existing Screening Partnership Program (SPP). Now, three airport locations are expected to introduce … Read more
She’s got no reservations. A picky Manhattan diva went viral for ditching a first date over a “lame” dinner spot — and doubled down on her high-society standards this week, telling The Post that the wave of online hate has sent a fresh stampede of hungry suitors to her inbox. “It’s just the bum men … Read more
This stinks to high heaven. As put-upon New Yorkers suffer through yet another summer heatwave, a new, noxious smell is seeping out into already pungent streets and filling overstuffed subway cars — everyone else’s sweat. Did somebody shoplift all the deodorant from Duane Reade? No — the unwelcome underarm scent creeping into the already questionable fragrance bouquet … Read more
Think you could score a World Cup penalty kick against a professional keeper? One in four Americans thinks they could. That’s the finding of a survey of 2,000 people, which found 28 percent feeling they could convert from the penalty if the moment arose. And with several big teams already going out at the dreaded … Read more
Singer Rod Stewart has finally explained why he attended a FIFA World Cup match just hours after canceling a sold-out California concert, admitting the optics “weren’t a good look” but insisting he did it for his sons. “I really shouldn’t have gone to the Haiti game. You know, I had to cancel a show the … Read more
One of human history’s oldest-cultivated foods is having a moment as more people reach for healthier alternatives to ultra-processed foods. Sales of dates in the U.S. were up 33% in 2025, a founding member of organic California-grown date company Joolies California Superfruit told Food52.com. Those numbers are expected to grow significantly, Fortune Business Insights reported. By 2034, the … Read more
People aren’t ordering a bottle of wine for the table the way they used to, according to a new report. But industry experts say restaurants are making up for the revenue shortfall in other ways. “We believe habits have shifted away from a group ordering a bottle of (typically red) wine to share with dinner in favor of … Read more
From toxic masculinity podcasts to divorce court, “manosphere” ideologies are leaving a trail of broken marriages, according to legal experts. When Anni Kim’s then-husband made an off-color comment about how changing diapers was a “woman’s job,” she thought he was joking. But it turned out to be the tip of the iceberg — and she … Read more
McDonald’s is quietly ending the era of self-serve soda fountains nationwide. The shift, years in the making, is part of a broader effort by McDonald’s to modernize its restaurants, reduce labor and maintenance demands, and adapt to changing consumer habits that increasingly favor takeout, delivery and drive-thru service over dining in. The company plans to complete the transition … Read more
The traditional “breakfast of champions” might not come from a cereal box these days. Some Americans are reaching instead for something warm and savory. Instead of pouring cereal or flipping pancakes, some people are starting their days with soup. The goal is to opt for a balanced, protein-packed meal instead of one high in sugar and refined … Read more
Swole — without the serious side effects. For generations, gym rats have turned to illicit steroid use for bigger muscles, despite the numerous side effects and dangerous risks, from roid rage and infertility to, in some cases, death. But the landscape of muscle-building is being reshaped as a growing number of fitness bros ditch the … Read more
Home is like a holiday for Australian actor Chris Hemsworth. Hemsworth, 42, called his move from Hollywood glitz to the Australian Outback the “greatest decision” he’s made after not enjoying his time in Los Angeles. The “Crime 101” star said coming home to “paparazzi and all the sort of the trappings” of the city helped solidify his … Read more
Bad dates are a fact of life in NYC — from agonizing, job interview-esque nights out with unchecked egomaniacs, to marathon get-togethers that wind up leaving you both deflated and ghosted, it’s no secret that making connections in today’s Big Apple is a toxic, metropolitan mess. Exhausted by the swipe culture of the apps and the … Read more
Gen Z is ghosting the workplace. Nearly 60% of Gen Z workers say their job is a “situationship” — a short-term setup they never planned to stick with, according to a new survey that found nearly half, 47%, plan to leave within a year — and nearly one in four are ready to quit without … Read more
Forget the ball drop — these New Yorkers will be counting down the miles instead. At midnight, thousands will trade the party scene for pavement, sprinting into 2026 in the annual New York Road Runner’s Midnight Run through Central Park. “I want to think that if I ring in the New Year in this healthy … Read more