As more restaurants experiment with eliminating tips, the idea of a no-tip dining model is gaining traction — but not without resistance from some industry professionals who fear it could drag down service. The shift is a response to growing frustration among diners. Hidden fees, service charges, and inflated gratuities have left many customers feeling blindsided when … Read more
It sounds like a scene straight out of “The Sixth Sense.” After having a near-death experience in her early 20s, Louisa Peck says she now has paranormal powers. One too many NYC partying nights led Peck down the wrong path — drinking heavily and abusing drugs. One night while clubbing, she overdosed on a laced … Read more
This is one “Bachelorette” twist Jesse Palmer is grateful to leave in the rearview. When reflecting on his experience as host of the long-running ABC reality series, the former Giants quarterback revealed he “almost died in Fiji” while shooting Season 20 of the series, which chronicled Charity Lawson’s journey to find love in 2023. “Charity … Read more
Farmers Almanac spring forecast: “A deep, dark and foreboding sky lingers in the approaching MLB atmosphere. Fans are advised to be prepared to take cover and shelter in basements or whatever room is closest to the ground to discourage jumping from windows to escape the scene.” Another season of telecasts — free TV, cable TV, … Read more
Reanna Madura spent her childhood in the middle of a dark family secret — one harbored by the now 25-year-old’s mother, Melissa Rose, who lived in fear that the truth might scar her daughter for life. Only when she turned 18 did the guilt-ridden parent finally reveal her shame — which had haunted the Midwesterner for nearly … Read more
Ann-Margret doesn’t have the fondest memories from “A Streetcar Named Desire.” The actress, 84, reflected on her experience playing Blanche DuBois in the 1984 TV movie based on Tennessee Williams’ iconic play during a recent Interview Magazine piece, calling the role “a rough one.” “I knew it had to be as honest as I could be, … Read more
When it comes to capturing the spirit of Christmas in NYC, there are few grander ways to celebrate than by seeing Cirque du Soleil’s holiday show “’Twas the Night Before…” at Madison Square Garden. The seasonal spectacle, based on Clement-Clarke Moore’s classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” features 26 artists, plucked from a global … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I often see ads about stopping smoking. I’d like to share my story of success in overcoming this filthy habit in the hope that it may help someone else. I smoked four packs of non-filtered cigarettes every day. At the age of 37, I knew I wanted to quit. I set a goal … Read more
It’s one of humanity’s most enduring mysteries: What happens when we die? Now, a new scientific investigation has taken us a step closer to understanding what may lie beyond the grave, the Daily Mail reported. Researchers interviewed 48 people who had survived near-death experiences (NDEs), asking them to describe — and even sketch — what … Read more
They were at death’s door and opened a window to a whole new world. About 15% of severely ill patients report enduring a near-death experience (NDE), which may mean having an overwhelming out-of-body sensation, an encounter with a dead loved one, a vision of a bright light, a rapid review of their life’s milestones or … Read more
It’s the best main course on the golf course. VIP attendees of this year’s Ryder Cup are shelling out big bucks to get a taste of Long Island they won’t soon forget. Steps behind Bethpage Black’s famed 18th green, the golf course converted its iconic clubhouse and conjoined the Heritage Club event space to exclusively … Read more
Well, she didn’t see that coming. A woman is going viral on TikTok after revealing a botched Botox treatment left her with one working eye. Lydia August (@lydiaaugust), who’s been using Botox for years to treat chronic migraines, shared her frustrating experience in a series of videos. August shared the reaction to her latest round … Read more
And the story begins. Josh Radnor, who portrayed Ted Mosby on “How I Met Your Mother,” for nine seasons from 2005 to 2014, is revisiting the sitcom eleven years later. Earlier this year, the actor, 51, launched his rewatch podcast, “How We Made Your Mother” alongside the show’s co-creator Craig Thomas. A still from the hit CBS show. CBS … Read more
Send help. I’ve officially entered the recorder era of parenting. I thought I’d be safe until the dreaded fourth grade concert, where 30 kids squeak out “Mary Had a Little Lamb” in unison. But here I am. TWO YEARS IN! I’ve got a private preview show in my lounge room. Front row seats. No refunds. Not a prodigy — … Read more
Shocking footage shows the moment an “unruly” passenger was restrained during an Emirates flight from Newcastle in the UK to Dubai — after having “too much to drink.” The video, filmed on Feb. 27, 2025, shows the unnamed man being restrained by several passengers and flight attendants during the seven-hour flight. According to India Sherwin, … Read more
Is Botox a backdoor cure? Devotees of this treatment say the anal jab is the hole-y grail for constipation and sexual satisfaction. “Holetox is a procedure where Botox or any other brand is injected into the internal anal sphincter,” explained anesthesiologist and founder of Natural Aesthetics Center in California, Dr. Bita Ferrell. She described holetox … Read more
Buckle up for battle, my babies. On August 6, Mars — the planet of drive, desire, sex and other collisions — moves into Libra, the sign of its detriment, and on August 8, the war lord opposes Saturn retrograde in Aries. When the planet of will gets blocked by the planet of limitations, the energy … Read more
Move over, Mr. Right — Gen Z gals are looking for Mr. Fix-It. Savvy single ladies in NYC and beyond are treating the dating app Hinge like a handyman service —updating their profiles on the trendy pair-off platform to say they can be “won over” by a man who can help them install, well, hinges. Dinner … Read more
When it comes to the service industry, there may be no busier place at any given time than a Costco food court. One Reddit user’s recent post recalled his first day on the job and how he wanted to quit. Reddit user “Ok-Development4027” shared his experience on a page dedicated to conversations about Costco. “First day … Read more
No one warns you that stepping foot into a play center during winter is like entering the Hunger Games… but with a lot more snot (we’re talking code green). When Melbourne mom, Emily, took her 18-month-old daughter for a play date at her local play center she got much more than she bargained for. “My friend’s daughter vomited in the … Read more