NEW YORK (AP) — More than a dozen millennials gathered in a brownstone apartment in Brooklyn and placed their phones in a metal colander before two hours of reading, drawing and conversation — anything but staring at screens. A similar scene played out a few miles away, in an early 20th-century cardboard box factory turned high-end … Read more
A cult-favorite Los Angeles taco shop that rocketed to national fame thanks to Bad Bunny will open in Las Vegas — but some SoCal fans aren’t celebrating. Highland Park hotspot Villa’s Tacos, the Michelin-recognized taqueria that famously appeared in the pop superstar’s 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, announced it was heading to Sin City on Monday … Read more
Prince William is passing down family traditions. The Prince of Wales, 43, grew up volunteering with his mom, the late Princess Diana, at the homelessness charity, The Passage. Now, decades later, William is bringing his and Kate Middleton’s son, Prince George, 12, along for the cause. Prince William brings Prince George to volunteer at The … Read more
Netflix turned to ESPN to find the face of its developing sports venture. The streaming giant is adding ESPN’s Elle Duncan as its first “full-time on-air” personality for its growing sports enterprise that could include more live sports in the future, according to The Athletic. This addition has reportedly created pessimism surrounding Duncan’s future with … Read more
What the pluck? As if your 40s weren’t maddening enough, your hair starts having its own midlife crisis — graying, thinning and popping up in the oddest places. Hair today — and still there tomorrow. Unwanted strands can crop up in unexpected places during menopause due to hormonal changes. Vitalina – stock.adobe.com “It is completely … Read more
Steak ‘n Shake recently began rolling out colossal American flags at its locations as numerous businesses embrace patriotic themes. The chain announced last week that it would install the Stars and Stripes at locations across the U.S. The flags will be as large as possible while still complying with local regulations. “The flag installations have begun … Read more
It’s not every day you get called “grossly unremarkable” and breathe a sigh of relief. A week earlier, I’d been lying in an MRI machine, listening to it puff, clank and groan like a middle school band gone horribly wrong as it examined nearly every inch of my body. As a health reporter, I’ve written … Read more
Jeremy Miller is forever grateful for his TV family. During a recent interview with Scott Austalosh on the “Youngstown Studios” podcast, Miller, 48, recalled how his “Growing Pains” co-stars Alan Thicke and Kirk Cameron saved him from ending up homeless after the 2008 financial crisis. “My catering company went under, and I was really struggling,” Miller remembered. … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans are reporting that they drink alcohol amid a growing belief that even moderate alcohol consumption is a health risk, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday. A record high percentage of U.S. adults, 53%, now say moderate drinking is bad for their health, up from 28% in 2015. The uptick in doubt … Read more
A new luggage tag scam has been taking off. An airport worker, who claimed to be a Delta Air Lines baggage claims manager, took to Reddit to warn travelers about a “growing” scam. “I just wanted to let everyone know to please start discarding your bag tags at home,” they wrote. The poster claimed that … Read more
They’re a bunch of night owls. How someone chooses to parent their child is a personal choice — and one mom’s approach has many people scratching their heads. It’s typical for most young kids to have an early bath and bedtime schedule, but Emily Boazman chooses to do the complete opposite. Dinner time in the … Read more
It’s not a glitch in the matrix: the youngest members of the iGeneration are turning to chatbot companions for everything from serious advice to simple entertainment. The age range for Generation Z is between 13 and 28, while Generation Alpha is between 12 and 0. InfiniteFlow – stock.adobe.com In the past few years, AI technology … Read more
Oceans around the globe have become darker over the last two decades, leaving researchers fearful for their marine inhabitants, according to a new study. Professor Thomas Davies of the University of Plymouth said in a study published in the Global Change Biology journal there is growing concern for the marine ecosystem. Satellite data from NASA’s Ocean Color Web data portal … Read more
Joanne Lagatta arrived at the University of Wisconsin in 1995 with a flawless academic record and an achievement on her resumé that she didn’t like to talk about — but that no other undergrad on the sprawling Madison campus could claim: Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. The bee winner in 1991 at age 13, Lagatta … Read more
People at the University of North Carolina are becoming “concerned” about Jordon Hudson’s influence on head football coach Bill Belichick. The latest revelation was reported on Monday night by TMZ, a day after an awkward interview with Belichick aired on “CBS Sunday Morning,” where Hudson had interjected when the football coach was asked how he … Read more
Movin’ on up. For many Americans, their goal is to eventually leave the hustle and bustle of a city to buy a home in a quiet suburban neighborhood. While all of this sounds fine and dandy — the ridiculously fickle housing market is forcing many to reevaluate where their life will settle. So if you’re … Read more
If you’re a millennial, chances are a core memory is getting together with all the cousins to prepare a living room concert for the grown ups. A large cousin circle was for many of us a huge childhood influence. However, could that all be disappearing and more people make the choice to not become parents? In a TikTok, Kelsey Meyers, … Read more
Being “frugal” is “in” according to a majority of Americans. A survey of 2,000 Americans split evenly by generation and gender found that 61% agree that it’s less tacky to be “frugal” today than it was 10 years ago. In fact, the word no longer holds a harsh connotation, as respondents were likeliest to say … Read more
As Kate Middleton returns to royal duties, she can’t escape the pressure of being England’s queen consort one day. “Her priority and thoughts are keeping her family well and safe, as well as forging ahead as the relatable and relevant future queen,” British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital. “Princess Catherine is … Read more
Singer Benson Boone has opened up growing up as a Mormon, saying he feels detached from the faith despite his religious upbringing. Speaking to Rolling Stone, the “Beautiful Things” hitmaker, 22, admitted to never feeling as “physically present” as others at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “Growing up, a lot of people … Read more