Could modern technology help solve the 2,600-year-old mystery of the Lost Ark of the Covenant? Archeologist Chris McKinny believes so, and unlike Indiana Jones, he’s not making it up as he goes along. “I’m not just grabbing a shovel and going to Jerusalem to dig for treasure,” he says. McKinny, an associate professor at the … Read more
If checking into your hotel is on your vacation itinerary, checking the mattress seams might be, too. A new data analysis has revealed the US destinations where travelers are most likely to come home with an unwanted souvenir: bed bugs. The new study by Casino.ca found that Michigan is America’s biggest bed bug hotspot, where … Read more
To Scooter Braun, the Knicks’ unofficial good luck charm doesn’t come down to Jordyn Woods’ undefeated bag. It’s Sydney Sweeney. While aboard a private jet from San Antonio after watching the Knicks claim their first NBA title in 53 years on Saturday night, Braun made a public toast where he made the declaration about his … Read more
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” star Mariska Hargitay can do it all. Right after starring in the one-person show “Every Brilliant Thing,” the actress ran about 10 blocks to make it to Game 4 of the NBA Finals on time. “I took four minutes off the running time of my show, and I knew … Read more
He’s been gone for 30 years, but he’s still hitting it out of the park. Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle, who died in 1995, is ranked first when it comes to the value of memorabilia sold over the last 50 years at Heritage Auctions, with a staggering $162,241,529.64 in earnings. Mantle items included 16,319 lots of … Read more
Home is like a holiday for Australian actor Chris Hemsworth. Hemsworth, 42, called his move from Hollywood glitz to the Australian Outback the “greatest decision” he’s made after not enjoying his time in Los Angeles. The “Crime 101” star said coming home to “paparazzi and all the sort of the trappings” of the city helped solidify his … Read more
Kelsey Grammer thinks President Donald Trump is “one of the greatest presidents we’ve ever had.” Earlier Saturday, Trump awarded the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees with their medals in the Oval Office. After the ceremony, the State Department Kennedy Center Honors medal presentation dinner was held. This year’s recipients are Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, George Strait, Michael Crawford, and … Read more
For many families, Christmas in the Caribbean is a tradition. It’s just too bad that the holiday season follows the hurricane season. On Oct. 28, Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, smashed Jamaica, shuttering many resorts through the new year. While most of the holiday havens affected are rushing to reopen in time for the … Read more
Singer Elton John said in an interview last week that if President Donald Trump managed to end AIDS, he would be “one of the greatest presidents” of all time. The “Tiny Dancer” spoke with Variety on Tuesday about his namesake AIDS Foundation and the support he has received from Republican lawmakers such as Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., in the … Read more
You can’t sweet-talk your way out of this devastating disease. A startling new study finds that an estimated 44% of people 15 and older with diabetes are unaware they have the chronic condition, which is characterized by sky-high blood sugar. While Type 1 diabetes often begins in childhood, Type 2 diabetes usually develops later in … Read more
Italian archaeologists recently discovered an ancient Roman bathhouse submerged underwater – and it may have belonged to Rome’s greatest orator. The Campi Flegrei Archaeological Park, located in Naples, announced the discovery on Aug. 6. Though the site of the bathhouse was first identified in 2023, it was only recently documented. In a translated Facebook post, officials said … Read more
Better powder than pie when it comes to Alzheimer’s prevention. A team of British researchers has discovered a way to turn a popular stone fruit into a potential safeguard against the devastating degenerative disease. An estimated 6.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, which slowly erodes memory, cognitive skills and the ability to perform simple tasks. Previous … Read more
It’s astounding! Time is fleeting! “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” has been doing the “Time Warp” now for 50 filthy years. The cult-classic film, a bawdy musical comedy that has its way with sci-fi, scares and sex, premiered in London on Aug. 14, 1975. But the reason multiple generations are still yelling “Dammit Janet!” today … Read more
Menopause may end a woman’s monthly cycle, but it can also trigger a slew of unpleasant health risks, from sleep disorders and depression to metabolic syndrome, inflammation and heart disease. “In the late 40s, around the time of the menopause transition, women undergo many significant changes in their cardiovascular health,” Samar R. El Khoudary, professor of … Read more
Bobby Flay is toasting to Anne Burrell. The celebrity chef, 60, shared a social media tribute Wednesday to Burrell, who was found dead in her Brooklyn home at age 55 earlier this week. “’Worst Cooks in America’ was the funnest show on TV. All of your co-hosts (me included) were just alongside for the Anne Burrell … Read more
You belong with me. Taylor Swift has revealed that she “finally” owns her music catalogue six years after it was sold to Scooter Braun for a reported $300 million in June 2019. The 35-year-old pop superstar shared the news in an emotional announcement on Friday. Taylor Swift has revealed that she “finally” owns her music … Read more
“Sinners” is one of those rare modern blockbusters that fans are dissecting on a near literary level. There have been paragraphs dedicated to its symbolism, social media threads about its cultural themes, and hours of podcasts delving into lines and scenes. Wunmi Mosaku isn’t exactly seeking out the takes. “I haven’t gone searching for anything … Read more
Larry Bastian, who worked with Garth Brooks on hit songs like “Friends in Low Places” and “Rodeo,” has passed away. He was 90. The legendary country songwriter’s son, Nick, announced the sad news on Facebook and confirmed that Bastian passed away on Sunday, April 6, in California. “The Lord called Dad home last night,” Bastian’s … Read more
In May 1845, one of England’s most storied naval officers, Sir John Franklin, launched an expedition to discover the Northwest Passage. Once thought to be ice-free, the legendary North Pole journey had been mythically described — without any real evidence — as an earthly paradise with palm trees, dragons, and 4-foot-tall pygmies. Forget about blizzards, … Read more
“The Greatest Showman,” a hit 2017 film about the circus impresario P.T. Barnum, is being adapted for the stage by Disney Theatrical Group and will have an initial production in early 2026 in Bristol, England. The project is Disney’s first stage adaptation of a 20th Century Fox film since the Walt Disney Company acquired Fox’s … Read more