This may not be a literal penis-measuring contest, but fertility advocates may have developed the next-best thing. Men of the world are invited to pit their sperm against each other in a racy race where the owner of the swiftest swimmers takes home a sizable $100,000. Dubbed the 2026 Sperm Racing World Cup, this “science-based … Read more
It’s a fast casual dynamic duo. In a first-of-its-kind partnership for New York, two iconic fast-casual restaurants — Applebee’s and IHOP — will open a combination restaurant together in Hawthorne, New York. Doherty Enterprises, Inc. — a leading franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in New York City, Long Island and New Jersey — … Read more
He’s too cool for school. Brooklyn native Vic St. John is the first college professor to ever be cast on “Love Is Blind” — and he’s getting a crash course in being a reality show star. The Ohio State University public policy professor now has to stay after class for students who want to pose … Read more
A California toddler is the first person in the world to receive gene therapy to treat his devastating disease. Three-year-old Oliver Chu was born with a rare, genetic condition called Hunter syndrome. Also known as mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II), Hunter syndrome is a disorder where the body cannot break down specific sugar molecules. As … Read more
“The Bambino” knocked this one out of the park. The first Babe Ruth baseball card fetched an unbelievable $4.026 million at Heritage’s Fall Sports Catalog Auction on Friday. The 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth rookie card was issued back when Ruth was a 19-year-old minor league pitcher in Baltimore — and fewer than a dozen are … Read more
Too fast (fashion). Too furious. Chinese online fast-fashion retailer Shein is opening its first physical store in Paris on Nov. 1 — but French fashionistas are fuming about the impending arrival that is far from très chic. The store is set to occupy the sixth floor of the iconic BHV Marais department store, which France 24 … Read more
A retired couple’s rare prehistoric tree has produced seeds for the first time ever, worth more than $6,716. Pamela and Alistair Thompson, both 75, bought a Wollemi pine for just $94 in 2010 as a sapling after discovering that dinosaurs used to snack on its fruit. They planted it in their garden in Wichenford, Worcs., … Read more
Robert De Niro’s daughter is speaking her truth. At 29, Airyn De Niro is coming out as a trans woman and discussing the surprising motivation that led her to follow through with her gender journey, which included beginning hormone therapy last November. Speaking candidly with Them in her first-ever interview, the movie star’s daughter, whom … Read more
It’s an optical illusion you can eat in. With NYC restaurants increasingly going high-tech, one enterprising omakase restaurant is reverting back to the drawing board — by allowing customers to “dine in 2D.” Up is down and black is white at Shirokuro, the Big Apple’s first full-service “two-dimensional” restaurant in the East Village, which evokes … Read more
Isn’t this crumb-y? A United Airlines passenger slammed the carrier for their plane hygiene practices after their premium space was covered in crumbs and stains, sharing photos they claimed as proof. A United Airlines passenger slammed the carrier for its “dirty” seats. Getty Images “First time upgrading and it is really dirty,” the disgruntled Redditor … Read more
Subway has swapped sandwiches for streetwear with its first merchandise range. The fast food chain launched T-shirts, sweatshirts and a tote bag inspired by fan favorites from its menu. The garments are an ode to the Meatball Marinara Sub and Chipotle Southwest Sauce, while the bag pays tribute to the “Baked Fresh Daily” slogan. The … Read more
Tis’ the McSeason. McDonald’s has announced the return of the McRib on Tuesday, Dec. 3, for a limited time only at participating locations — with a unique twist for 2024. The news comes as the fast food giant could certainly use a boost — in the past few weeks, the brand has taken a beating over a … Read more
A new restaurant is now available inside Los Angeles’s Crypto.com arena with a twist on a beloved snack. Doritos announced it has opened a “new, bold,” culinary experience for ticket holders who “seek the unexpected” by opening a “Doritos After Dark™” restaurant inside the LA arena. “Taking cues from our consumers, we are enabling people to experience … Read more
Zero waste doesn’t mean zero taste, if you ask these top chefs. A dozen of New York City’s most celebrated restaurants and bars have accepted the challenge to produce no food waste for an entire week as part of the first-ever Make Food, Not Waste Restaurant Week. Pegged to the citywide mandatory composting program that … 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
America, it’s time to meet your very first “Golden Bachelorette.” As the spinoff of the hit “Golden Bachelor” (itself, a spinoff of “The Bachelor”) is poised to hit airwaves, 61-year-old Joan Vassos, the “Golden Bachelorette,” is ready for her shining moment as she wades through 24 suitors from all across the US on her quest … Read more
There’s nothing spookier than a boo-rito, and now you can dress like one. Chipotle fans can now dress up as their favorite part of the fast-casual chain for Halloween with its first-ever costume collection. On September 6, Chipotle and Spirit Halloween will be dropping meme-inspired costumes featuring a Chipotle napkin, fork, water cup, burrito and … Read more
Twenty years ago, Missy Elliott worked it with two other legendary divas — Beyoncé and Alicia Keys — on the Verizon Ladies First Tour. (Just let that lineup sink in for a minute. I’ll wait …) I was fortunate enough to be in their presence at the now-defunct Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford, NJ, back … Read more
Can you decipher these ancient hieroglyphics? In the age of hyper-evolving tech, the innovative emojis of today make those of yesteryear — read: 20 to 30 years ago — seem digitally prehistoric. Whether it’s texting your pals or drafting social media posts, a bevy of incredibly detailed emojis for every occasion are right at our fingertips, … Read more
Move over, Gerry Turner! ABC has officially found its first-ever “Golden Bachelorette.” Joan Vassos from Rockland, Maryland, will star in the inaugural season after her time on Turner’s “The Golden Bachelor” was cut short. Vassos, 61, left Turner’s season early to care for her daughter who had recently given birth. Vassos is a mother of … Read more