One in three Americans judge others based on their coffee preferences, according to a new study. The poll of 1,586 U.S. coffee drinkers found nearly a quarter (23%) equally have coffee orders they only get in secret, due to believing they themselves would be judged. One respondent swears by adding maple syrup and peanuts before … Read more
Step inside your favorite horror movie. A newly opened exhibition at LA’s Academy Museum of Motion Pictures showcases items from nearly a century of horror films, bringing you closer than ever to your worst nightmare. Opened last Saturday, “The Horror Show” exhibit displays of 396 objects from 167 popular horror titles. Sign up for the … Read more
The divide between Baby Boomers and Millennials has made its way to the frozen aisle. California-based grocer Trader Joe’s has been ranked the most popular grocery chain among older shoppers, with a popularity score of 69%, according to a new analysis by YouGov. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the store they shop at most. … Read more
Oh, ale no. Costco fans brace yourselves — a longtime favorite is about to disappear from shelves. The Seattle-area based superstore has stopped producing its two Kirkland Signature brand beers — with stock is expected to completely fizzle out within a matter of weeks, VinePair reported. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, … Read more
Wendy’s is going vintage. Starting on September 28, the fast food behemoth will blast its customers back to the past with a reissue of its iconic, bright yellow packaging — and true-blue Wendy’s fans are surprisingly ecstatic. “The throwback we didn’t know we needed!” said fast food fan David Turner in an enthusiastic TikTok post. … Read more
How far would you go for fashion? A street-clogging line for cool sneakers? An early-morning alarm for a sample sale? A Bradshaw-style stash of Jimmy Choos in your oven, which you only use for storage? For Laura Gallo-Willis, that’s kid stuff. Recently, the real estate entrepreneur hopped on an international flight to Paris for a … Read more
Olive Garden is good for more than just unlimited breadsticks, and a recent survey found the Italian restaurant chain is a top choice among baby boomers. YouGov’s U.S. restaurant brand rankings asked 7,500 adults ages 65 and older which casual dining chain they would consider visiting next. Of those 7,500 adults, 33.8% responded that they would choose … Read more
Coq-fight! California is at or near the top of a lot of lists lately, but usually for things like being too expensive to survive in, or places that people can’t wait to leave, or places where everything seems like it’s going wrong, all of the time. Every once in awhile, however, the Golden State is … Read more
A new health report out today is, well, eye-opening. In their second annual Healthy Aging Survey, U.S. News spoke to 63 experts — including medical doctors, clinical scientists, registered dietitians, fitness professionals, and aging and longevity experts — and pinpointed the biggest “blind spots” most people have about healthy aging. They also picked which longevity … Read more
Blimey, America’s favorite film president is a Brit! The Yanks picked London-born Daniel Day-Lewis’ portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in the Steven Spielberg biopic “Lincoln” as the best on-screen depiction of a US commander-in-chief, according to a new poll. The bloody surprising survey by the Foundations of Freedom found that 27% of Americans thought the three-time … Read more
As the world mourns country music icon Dolly Parton following her death at age 80, her favorite Southern dishes offer a taste of the traditions she cherished throughout her life. “We were born cooking, as they say,” Parton told Food Network of growing up as one of 12 children in Tennessee. “All of my life, I remember … Read more
California dominates America’s broccoli supply — bad news for the rest of the country. Broccoli is the most consumed vegetable in the country, and the sunshine state grows over 90% of America’s fresh broccoli. A recent study published in Agribusiness by researchers from Cornell University warns that the country’s supply of broccoli is vulnerable to … Read more
Oreo has unveiled a “first-of-its-kind” meat-flavored cookie as part of a new limited-time lineup of sweets. The tenacious treat is one of three new flavors introduced as part of Oreo’s new “Twist, Lick, Vote” campaign, where fans can vote for their favorite of the trio to return in 2027. Fans can cast their vote on … Read more
Wall Street’s new guilty pleasure started as a lunchroom debate between pre-calc and chemistry classes. Passing the Torch, a newsletter covering markets, economics, politics and culture, was founded in 2025 by Jasper Gould and Emile Chilingirian, both now 17, while they were sophomores at the prestigious Berkeley Carroll prep school in Park Slope. It now … Read more
They’ve crowned a new “King.” When it comes to the battle of the burgers, Burger King reigns supreme. The Home of the Whopper has seen a massive sales surge this year, which has propelled it past Wendy’s to become the second largest fast food chain after McDonald’s. According to Consumer Affairs, the burger monger recorded … Read more
A farmer bride rode her favorite cow into her wedding. Victoria Lee, 37, was carried into the church by a Swiss cow called ‘White Chocolate Button,’ She then tied the knot with her new husband Mike Lee, 40, on August 8. The dairy farmer says the entrance is something she has been dreaming about since … Read more
After five long years, gluttons of spice can rejoice. McDonald’s is reportedly bringing back its fan-favorite fiery chicken nuggets, but with an added kick. The prominent — and usually correct — social media foodie known as Snackolator revealed that the fast food behemoth is reintroducing one of its most delicious duos after five years off … Read more
Now showing: Sweet, sweet vengeance. No, not Liam Neeson’s latest brooding thriller. I’m talking about a movie that was once mercilessly hammered by critics and is now being re-released nationally for seven days. A triumphant return to the big screen. Usually such an event is reserved for “Lawrence of Arabia” or “Star Wars” or “Spirited … Read more
It’s National Chicken Wing Day, and fans of one of America’s most iconic foods have reason to celebrate: Wing prices have fallen after years of soaring costs. Wholesale whole wing prices are down from a year ago. There’s also a steady supply available, according to a July market trend report published by Performance Foodservice. It’s likely chicken … Read more
America the Beautiful is a little more so in this state. For the fourth consecutive year, the State of Deseret has been ranked the No. 1 state in the US News & World Report’s 2026 Best States rankings. Each state was ranked in categories including education, economy, environment, crime and health care. While Utah didn’t … Read more