Back to the good old days. 2026 has proven to be the year of nostalgia. Youngsters are resorting to old-school tech like vintage flip phones and iPods. Others are returning to analog hobbies and activities. Even beloved restaurant chain Pizza Hut is going back in time, reverting to its retro glory — red checkered tablecloths … Read more
After being postponed in 2025, the Red Bull Soapbox Race descended Saturday on downtown Los Angeles. More than 30 teams competed from all over the country, bringing wacky chaos to First Street. The “Krusty Krew,” featuring Joshua Thomas and Thomas Castellan from Tesla, built the Patty Wagon. Their vehicle appeared as a full hamburger with … Read more
Bumble is swiping left on the swipe feature. Founder and CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd told Axios that the popular dating app will be doing away with the feature that asks users to swipe right or left on a person to share their interest or disinterest. On top of that, Wolfe Herd said that Bumble is … Read more
A clown with a menacing grin. Bodies bound and dangling from the ceiling. A severed head in the freezer. No, this isn’t a nightmare or some suburban haunted house. This is real — or, at least, it was. Welcome to “The Mind of a Serial Killer: The Experience,” a bone-chilling immersive journey that dares New … Read more
Kyle Shanahan thought he knew what he was getting into. The 49ers coach has been around football his entire life. He played it in college. And as a teenager, he watched his dad hoist a Lombardi Trophy twice. But after signing up to manage a team in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, he quickly learned … Read more
Chaos is a ladder. HBO’s third show in the “Game of Thrones” world is here after “House of the Dragon.” “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” is a departure from the first two. It’s lighter in tone, in episode length (Season 1 is a mere six episodes, most of which are 30 to 40 minutes … Read more
Disney recently hiked ticket prices for its theme parks, prompting frugal families to wonder whether the experience is worthwhile. For those looking to forgo the hefty entrance fees, fun can still be had in the surroundings of both Disney World in Orlando, Florida, per Travel + Leisure. Many of the restaurants at the Disney resorts … Read more
Give them pumpkin to talk about. Gourds and ghouls gathered in Tualatin, Oregon, for the 21st annual West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta to watch competitors turn huge pumpkins into hollowed-out floating boats. The event has been drawing large crowds to the Portland suburb since 2004. A giant pumpkin is tested ahead of a race during … Read more
In Spike Lee’s new thriller “Highest 2 Lowest,” Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky spend as much time above the skyline as they do on the streets of Brooklyn — thanks to a cinematic cameo from one of the borough’s priciest listings. The penthouse that appears in the trailer isn’t a movie set; it’s the top … Read more
Lifelong Chicago White Sox fans Mark and Kristine Igyarto married in a 60-second ceremony during Saturday’s game against the Guardians. The nuptials were officiated by 1983 American League Rookie of the Year Ron Kittle and took place on the field in between the third and fourth innings at Rate Field. The “Married in a Minute” … Read more
The giant blue aliens are back. And this time, they’re battling a sexy, non-human baddie. The first trailer for “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” the third chapter in director James Cameron’s 16-year-old science-fiction franchise that hits theaters Dec. 19, was unveiled to the press on Monday at Disney’s offices in New York and LA. Neytiri is … Read more
McDonald’s fans are lovin’ their “magical” seasoning — but what’s in it? In response to a question asking how McDonald’s flavors their meat, a former corporate chef at the fast-food chain dished on the secret ingredients. “I am gonna divulge some information for you right now,” Mike Haracz, who worked at the Golden Arches until … Read more
CBS has spoken. The “Survivor” Season 50 cast was officially announced Wednesday morning, and fans finally learned the list of all-stars who are returning to Fiji for another shot at winning $1 million. The new season, set to premiere in early 2026, features the biggest cast 24 people in the history of the show, with … Read more
Skid Row has checked out. Down-and-dirty punk music staple CBGB is now designer John Varvatos’ retail space. Dark and dank Mars Bar has been replaced by a TD Bank. And after years of extensive renovation, the scaffolding has finally come down at 338 Bowery, where the last flophouse on the once-notorious strip — the former … Read more
A hilarious calendar featuring pub regulars in awkward racy poses around their hometown has been released. The brave group of working men from the British town of Leek proudly showcased their beer guts as they stripped naked to raise cash for prostate cancer research. The crew, who call themselves the Leek Calendar Boys, protected their … Read more
The Mets are on fire — and so are their female fans. The New York Mets Hotties Instagram account boasts a roster of women posing in team gear — and hopefully serving as good luck charms for the Amazins as they face the Phillies in the NLDS. Bronx bombshells, on the other hand, seem to be camera … Read more
Make a date with a nice Jewish dog. The first-ever Pawsitively Jewish Calendar features Instagram-famous pups hailing from as far as Israel and Canada celebrating Jewish pride, and dog lovers can fetch a copy in time for the high holidays. Picking the pups was a tough task for calendar co-creator Rabbi Robyn Frisch, who runs the social … Read more
Rock-a-bye. Sleep-deprived moms and dads are melting down after the makers of a $1,695 status symbol bassinet — which uses remote technology to rock a toddler swiftly to sleep — abruptly announced a new subscription fee of $240 per year in order to access all of the pricey product’s high-tech features. Snoo Smart Sleeper, a … Read more
You’re not gonna need a bigger boat. There’s a new, lavish yacht set to cruise the ocean equipped with more bells and whistles than most would know what to do with — including access to a seaside driving range. It can be yours for a modest starting price of $5.12 million. A breathtaking new yacht … Read more
D’oh! The markings on a recently unearthed coffin are being compared to Marge Simpson from Fox’s long-running cartoon “The Simpsons.” The mummy’s resting place was discovered late last year in a 3,500-year-old cemetery in Minya, Egypt, and is believed to belong to senior officials and priests of the New Kingdom from 1550 BC to 1069 BC. … Read more