Is the “bar” closed? Costco’s Gilded Age may be coming to an end. The Big Box retailer is restricting purchases of its iconic gold bars after savvy buyers clamored to cash in on the precious metal amid market turmoil. Now, customers will be limited to buying only just one of the store’s 1 ounce bars … Read more
Costco isn’t just a place to save — customers can apparently invest as well. A finance influencer who bought a small gold ingot at the big box retailer sold the nugget nearly a year later for an eye-popping $600 in profit, according to a TikTok video with 6.5 million views. The TikTokker, named Humphrey Yang, … Read more
“Angela is a force of nature!” Ali Larter tells Alexa about her sexy and “unabashedly bold,” quick-with-a-comeback, slow-to-back-down character on “Landman,” Taylor Sheridan’s Texas oil drama. “It takes a lot of energy to play her! I am game for a debaucherous night, but this woman really walks the walk.” While Larter — who now calls … Read more
Stumbling upon loose change has never been so lucrative. A pair of hikers in Czechia hit the jackpot after stumbling upon a cache of gold coins and jewels worth over $300,000 — which some historians speculate could’ve been purposefully hidden from the Nazis. “When he [one of the hikers] opened it, my jaw dropped,” said … Read more
When David Kleinman realized just how much the price of gold had gone up, he beelined to the Diamond District with a bag of his wife’s unused jewelry. And, after Alon Mirzaev, manager of U.S. Gold Refinery on 47th Street, handed him $659 for the three gold rings and two gold necklaces his wife never … Read more
A retail store in Scottsboro, Alabama, is giving new life to lost luggage by reselling items left behind by travelers. Unclaimed Baggage has released “The Found Report,” detailing unique and valuable items left behind while also sharing trends the group has noticed. Sonni Hood, senior manager of PR and communications, told Fox News Digital the report … Read more
It’s still striking gold. “A Minecraft Movie” remained in first place on its second Friday in theaters, raking in $20.5 million, according to The Numbers. The Jason Momoa and Jack Black-starring family adventure is slated to take home over $80 million this weekend. It’s already become the year’s highest-grossing film at the domestic box office, according … Read more
Step aside, stevia — there’s a new natural sweetener sneaking into the smoothies of the health-conscious. This South American superfruit — once prized by ancient civilizations — has yellow-to-orange flesh and boasts flavors resembling sweet potato, caramel and maple syrup. In the Andean valley of Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador — where it originates — it’s … Read more
It struck gold at the box office. “A Minecraft Movie” raked in $58 million Friday, reigning supreme on its first day in theaters, according to The Numbers. The family-friendly fantasy adventure, which stars Jason Momoa and Jack Black, is slated to take in upwards of $135 million this weekend, making it the bigger opening of the … Read more
X marks the spot. The Netflix documentary “Gold & Greed: The Hunt For Fenn’s Treasure” (now streaming) covers the wild tale of a real-life deadly treasure hunt – and, it sets up a surprise second treasure hunt. “Within the TV and film industry, this might have been the most pitched project of the last 20 … Read more
It’s a big score for the north shore. Nearly a dozen affluent Nassau County enclaves on the Gold Coast, or just a few miles south, made a newly released list of the best places in the US to raise a family. Kensington, a neighborhood on Manhasset Bay near the Queens border, placed second in the … Read more
Rise and grind. An influencer’s intense morning routine has sparked a backlash as viewers note how ridiculous and unrealistic it is. Ashton Hall, a fitness influencer and self-styled life coach, went viral when he posted a clip guiding viewers through how he begins his day. Ashton Hall, a fitness influencer and life coach, went viral … Read more
St. Patrick’s Day 2025 is upon us, turning our attention to shamrocks, binge drinking, and the perceived luck of the Irish; famine, civil war, and subjugation by the English notwithstanding, The holiday is celebrated on March 17, the ordained feast day of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland who may or may not have … Read more
Advent calendars are no longer your simple holiday countdown with chocolate behind each door. Nowadays, many are full of luxury goods — and can set you back thousands of dollars. Advent calendars are a way to run up to Christmas by opening a numbered door or box — typically 24 total — each day to … Read more
Sometimes, money does grow on trees. A German gold merchant appears to have produced one of the most expensive Christmas trees ever, crafting a specimen out of $5.5 million worth of bullion — proving a green thumb’s got nothing on the Midas Touch. “The gold Christmas tree illustrates this timeless meaning of precious metal in an … Read more
It rocked his world. A metal-detecting man was floored to realize the rock he uncovered and believed to be gold was actually from space. Incredibly dense for its size at almost 40 pounds, finder Dave Hole of Australia was convinced it must have contained a nugget of the precious metal. However, not even a mighty … Read more
Having a Costco membership opens the door to discounts and deals — but the $65 annual fee stops some from signing up. Now, however, eagle-eyed budgeters have spotted a deal on Stack Social that offers Costco’s Gold Star Membership with a $45 gift card to use during their first shopping trip, meaning the membership price … Read more
Pimp my side. New York foodies with money to burn are transferring from the gravy train to the cranberry carriage this Thanksgiving, stopping at Old Homestead Steakhouse in Manhattan’s tony Meatpacking District to sample what’s being called “the world’s most expensive” sauce — which costs an arm and a turkey leg at nearly $200 per dollop. … Read more
This puts the “dough” in doughnut. New York City has been home to some ostentatious eats, from the $28 chicken nuggets at Codoqac to Sip & Guzzle’s $150 Wagyu cheeseburger. Now, Angelina Bakery is serving arguably the crown jewel of lush confections — a $300 gold and gem-encrusted Italian donut. Offered exclusively at the sweet … Read more
A gold pocket watch given to the ship captain who rescued 700 survivors from the Titanic sold at auction for nearly $2 million, setting a record for memorabilia from the shipwreck. The 18-carat Tiffany & Co. watch was given by three women survivors to Capt. Arthur Rostron for diverting his passenger ship, the RMS Carpathia, … Read more