Skipping the stress of baggage claim at the airport by using all carry-ons may no longer be possible. Though the roll-out of the Transportation Security Administration’s new security scanners is intended to offer flyers more thorough screening capabilities and an easier time passing through security checkpoints, it may pose a snag when it comes to … Read more
DEAR ABBY: You sometimes ask readers to share their pet peeves. I am a public school teacher, and here is mine: Parents wonder why their children misbehave, argue with them and act out with attention-getting behaviors. My advice to them: Put down those cellphones and pay attention to your kids! I just had a conference … Read more
The TSA squished their spirits. Squishies may be the latest viral toy craze — with top brands like Needoh, Polysquish and RMS Mystery Squishy Dumplings becoming sensory favorites for young fans —but they’re causing panic at airports nationwide. Because the kiddie obsessions are filled with well over 3.4 ounces of liquid (the very thing that … Read more
The kids are not alright! The number of New York parents choosing to homeschool has exploded by more than 200% over the past 15 years — the highest rate of growth in all school sectors — as the nation’s biggest public school system struggles with an illiteracy and innumeracy crisis. According to the most recent … Read more
Another new American Airlines policy is taking off — and loyal flyers aren’t thrilled about where it’s landing. Beginning Aug. 25, elite AAdvantage members flying on some of the most popular three-cabin domestic routes will no longer be eligible for complimentary upgrades from the main cabin to business class. Instead, their free upgrade will only bump … Read more
Disneyland Resort may be ending its 11 a.m. park-hopping rule, allowing guests to move between its two theme parks at any time of day. The change applies to visitors with Park Hopper tickets and Magic Key passes, who previously had to wait until late morning before crossing between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, theme park … Read more
Many things are out of your control when on a flight, especially when there are irritating youngsters not on their best behavior. But one frustrated flyer took matters into their own hands by firmly, but kindly, putting an end to an annoying youngster kicking her seat. In a viral Threads post, the passenger shared her … Read more
It’s no secret that being a public school teacher isn’t exactly known for being the most lucrative profession, so much so that it’s preventing many from buying houses and simply keeping up with rising costs. Perhaps no one knows this better than Kristen, a Florida middle school teacher who recently ranted about the topic in … Read more
She didn’t like it, so don’t put a ring on it. In a time when people are spending upwards of $20,000 to propose, one woman is complaining about her less than $1,000 Walmart engagement ring from her boyfriend, but not for the reason you’d expect. Like many youngsters do nowadays, a woman named Priscilla took … Read more
Oh no, she didn’t. How a parent disciplines their child is a personal decision — but when it affects innocent bystanders, that’s something that can be up for debate. A woman named Julia Austin took to TikTok to share a time when she got her expensive jacket ruined by a child — and the parent … Read more
Jessie J has shared another update regarding her ongoing battle with breast cancer. The “Price Tag” singer, real name Jessica Ellen Cornish, announced Thursday that she is canceling her US concert dates and postponing a tour in Europe as she prepares to undergo another procedure. “Unfortunately I have to have a second surgery — nothing … Read more
That’s apparently a big no-no. A disappointed content creator took to TikTok to share how her Apple laptop screen shattered after innocently placing a piece of paper between the screen and keyboard before closing it. “I just opened up my laptop to the biggest jumpscare of the century. I’m so confused,” a girl named Heidi … Read more
She’s scrubbing the floors — and getting emotionally mopped. A fed-up woman took to Reddit to air out her frustrations with her longtime partner, who treats household chores like optional side quests — and allegedly gaslit her when she dared to ask for help. “We’ve been having the same discussion for years and we have … Read more
In the wake of his death, Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath bandmate is shedding light on the quiet struggle behind the rock group’s final show. Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath guitarist and co-founder, told UK broadcaster ITV that Osbourne was “frustrated” during the band’s farewell concert on July 5. The heavy metal icon died less than three … Read more
She’s Already Gone. It appears as though Kelly Clarkson’s staffers have found an outlet for their anger, and it includes coming up with a secret nickname for the global superstar. The “Since U Been Gone” singer, 43, angered fans after canceling her debut show at the Colosseum Theater at Caesars Palace Friday — moments before she was due … Read more
Dude, where’s his wallet? It can be incredibly frustrating to misplace everyday necessities like your keys, phone or wallet. It’s even worse to lose something that you spend days looking for — when it was under your nose the entire time. That’s what happened to one person who misplaced their wallet and apparently spent a … Read more
A woman got shamed for wearing a commonly worn outfit while at the happiest place on Earth. Nicole Arena shared her unexpected story on TikTok about her trip to Disney World last week with her husband, where she apparently got reprimanded for wearing a sports bra and leggings — a combo many women wear to … Read more
Lea Michele is fed up with the theory that she can’t read. The “Glee” alum, 38, appeared on Thursday’s episode of the “Therapuss” podcast and clapped back at the internet for their long-standing theory that she is illiterate. “For everyone who thinks that I can’t f–ing read, I was on the debate team,” Michele told … Read more
Royal R-E-S-P-E-C-T. King Charles III was left “frustrated and upset” by his son Prince Harry’s alleged “failure to respect” his difficult position during the Duke’s fight to win back government-provided security in the UK, according to a new report. Harry, 40, lost his legal bid on appeal Friday after telling a London court last month … Read more
Sunshine is in the forecast, but the chance of dining al fresco for New Yorkers is still low. City restaurants say their outdoor seating is limited or non-existent due to new regulations — which first went into effect last August and place a litany of size and clearance restrictions on setups — and a bureaucratic backlog. … Read more