Forget scoring an 8 p.m. dinner reservation at Carbone or the Corner Store. Getting a table at popular NYC sports bars to watch the big game on Sunday is now just as difficult a play. If you want a prime position to watch football, you have to reserve weeks and even months in advance, “know … Read more
The key to sleeping like a baby could be swaddling yourself like one. Adult swaddling involves laying in the fetal position, being wrapped up in fabric from head to toe like a baby burrito, and being gently rocked by a partner or pal. Adult swaddling provides gentle, even pressure across the body, a sensation known … Read more
You’ve heard of red flags in relationships, but what are “beige flags“? Everyone knows to run at the sight of a red flag, while beige ones have slipped under the radar and aren’t as in-your-face. The latter are more subtle behaviors or signs in a relationship that foreshadow potential conflict or even the possibility of … Read more
This 102-year-old daredevil is taking birthdays to new heights. Manette Baillie, from Suffolk, England, celebrated another year of a life well-lived by jumping out of a plane — and raising over $13,000 (£10,000) for her favorite charities throughout the UK. Manette Baillie served on the Women’s Royal Naval Service during World War II. UK Parachutist … Read more
This hair trend is the new wave. “Surfer curtains” — a beachy, textured men’s hairstyle defined by curtain-style face-framing bangs — is shaping up to be the hottest cut for teens. The low-maintenance TikTok trend, which typically involves very few products and a bit of scrunching, has been popularized by influencer Dillon Latham as well as … Read more
The magic was lost. A group of plus-sized Disney park influencers based in Massachusetts were relentlessly teased for their weight by a Boston sports radio show where calling them “fatsos” was one of the weaker insults. The smirking hosts also cracked jokes about going dumpster-diving for day-old food at the park and crassly suggested the … Read more
Nine in 10 Americans have had a “Home Alone” moment—realizing they forgot something essential en route to their destination, according to new research. While respondents aren’t forgetting their kids at home, they have forgotten a charger (34%), toiletries and beauty products (32%), sunscreen (27%) and even medication (18%). That’s according to a survey of 2,000 … Read more
They don’t have killer instincts. For some reason, the serial killer show “Dexter” from the early 2000s has gotten an expanded universe that’s nearly akin to Marvel. During San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend, Showtime announced that “Dexter” star Michael C. Hall, 53, will join the cast of “Dexter: Original Sin.” And that’s not all, … Read more
This gag was dead on arrival. A UK teen raised eyebrows at his high school prom after arriving at the bash in a body bag as part of a macabre stunt. “They’ll think of that for years to come,” the boy’s mom Laura Jameson, 38, who helped orchestrate the goof, told Kennedy News. Her son … Read more
There are new dogs in this fight. This year’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is up for grabs after sixteen-time champion Joey Chestnut was banned from the annual July 4 showdown after signing a deal with vegan protein purveyor Impossible Foods. “With Joey out, there is a pretty big door open,” said Nick Wehry. … Read more
Don’t you forget about her. “Brat Pack” member Andrew McCarthy, 61, has cleared up why Molly Ringwald is missing from his documentary “Brats,” out Thursday on Hulu. “She said she’d think about it and that was really the end of It,” he told Us Weekly. “Brats” is about the famous group of ‘80s stars, their … Read more
The 1980s: when the hair was crimped, the pants were parachute and the movie stars were as fresh-faced as could be. The decade produced a surprising volume of hit coming-of-age movies, featuring actors often in their late teens and early twenties. Some of these charismatic stars would come to be known as the Brat Pack, … Read more
This mutant masterpiece takes “Frankenstein foods” to the next level. The new Maison Barnes — the sister restaurant to Cafe Boulud, both at 100 E. 63d at Park Avenue — is serving a $250 whole roasted chicken stuffed with the head of a Maine lobster. Dubbed “The Chobster,” it looks like something out of a 1950s … Read more
They’re really shaking up the martini. Some of the buzziest drinks in New York City are savory riffs on the classic cocktail and taste like garlic bread or caprese salad. By comparison, the standard dirty martini seems tame. “There’s definitely an interest in savory flavors, more so than I’ve ever seen in my years in … Read more
Tweens have moved on from retinol. Now, the must-have find is a very particular graphic hoodie — no dupes allowed this time. In fact, half of the young girls at local malls, which also act as a tweenager’s runway, are probably wearing a White Fox sweatshirt, Orange County high school junior Lisi German, 16, told The Wall … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband had an affair. I found out after seeing a motel charge on our bank account. I asked, and he confessed that it was with an old school sweetheart. I asked how long it was going on. He said two years. He then called her and told her I knew. He told … Read more
It’s baby steps to better health. New research presented last week at a European cardiology conference found that folks who habitually take the stairs lower their risk of death from heart disease by roughly 39% compared to those who don’t commit to the climb. Stair steppers also reduce their risk of dying from any cause by … Read more
It’s time to forgive yourself for forgetting. Two cognitive psychology researchers are debunking common misconceptions about human memory while sharing easy ways to recall different types of information. Dr. Megan Sumeracki and Dr. Althea Need Kaminske say that some forgetfulness is natural because it allows the brain to remember more stuff. Memory is “more like … Read more
Did you get your steps in? You’ve probably heard that taking 10,000 steps per day is the key to health and longevity. But according to one expert, there’s another number you should be keeping in mind: 30. Heather Milton, an exercise physiologist at NYU Langone Health, says that it’s not about steps, it’s about how … Read more
Everyone needs a charge. Sometimes, traveling can be a nightmare, especially for Americans in European countries who may not have brought the right adapter to charge their phones with at their hotels. However, a flight attendant has shared a quick and easy life hack to avoid bearing the feeling of anxiety that comes with having … Read more