Former Rangers enforcer Sean Avery embracing second career as steamy romance novelist: ‘No rules. Just heat’

Former Rangers enforcer Sean Avery embracing second career as steamy romance novelist: ‘No rules. Just heat’

Retired Rangers enforcer Sean Avery said he has elevated the romance novel game with his upcoming book, “Summer Skate,” which has a steamy plot about lust and hockey. Avery, who played 12 seasons in the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings and Rangers, announced his next book on Instagram recently and revealed … Read more

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas sneak out of David Beckham’s 50th birthday together as romance rumors heat up

Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas sneak out of David Beckham’s 50th birthday together as romance rumors heat up

Mission impossible. Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas sparked more romance rumors this weekend after they were caught leaving David Beckham’s 50th birthday party together in London despite arriving separately. The “Top Gun” star, 62, and “Knives Out” actress, 37, were seen sitting side by side in a black Mercedes-Benz on Saturday night in photos … Read more

‘White Lotus’ star Jason Isaacs reveals ‘arguments’ went down as Walton Goggins, Aimee Lou Wood feud rumors heat up

‘White Lotus’ star Jason Isaacs reveals ‘arguments’ went down as Walton Goggins, Aimee Lou Wood feud rumors heat up

Jason Isaacs is looking back at his time on “The White Lotus.” The actor, 61, recently addressed rumors that there was tension on set of the HBO show during its third season. Isaacs, who played Tim Ratliff, said while on SiriusXM’s “The Happy Hour” show that the cast and crew “were in a little pressure cooker … Read more

How heat exposure can help you sleep better

How heat exposure can help you sleep better

Heat exposure has been linked to lasting benefits for overall health. Spending time in heated environments, like a sauna, can reduce the risk of some chronic diseases and can help improve sleep, research has shown. In an on-camera interview with Fox News Digital, Todd Anderson, co-founder of Dream Performance & Recovery and host of the “Beat the … Read more

Chili’s and Applebee’s turn up the heat in nasty battle: ‘You can’t compete where you can’t compare’

Chili’s and Applebee’s turn up the heat in nasty battle: ‘You can’t compete where you can’t compare’

There’s a beef between these chain restaurants. Applebee’s and Chili’s are battling it out on social media over which restaurant’s value meal is better. Chili’s is home to the $10.99 meal promotion. Christopher Sadowski Applebee’s recently added a meal deal for $9.99. Christopher Sadowski Last month, Applebee’s launched their new $9.99 “Really Big Meal Deal,” … Read more

After losing everything, Helene survivors face brutal winter conditions without heat

After losing everything, Helene  survivors face brutal winter conditions without heat

The recovery process after Hurricane Helene has been a long one for western North Carolinians after the storm wiped out several towns, destroying homes and buildings.  Some of the damaged areas in the mountains are still missing essential living elements like water or gas. As winter quickly approaches and temperatures drop, thousands of people in two counties are without heat after Helene wiped … Read more

New Yorkers are ice skating in tank tops as Bryant Park Christmas market opens amidst heat wave

New Yorkers are ice skating in tank tops as Bryant Park Christmas market opens amidst heat wave

At Bryant Park, Christmas is in the air — even if the air is a balmy 80 degrees. Temps in the city hit 80 on Wednesday and 74 degrees Thursday, but that didn’t stop people from ice skating and enjoying festive fare. The Winter Village — complete with ice rink, Christmas tree, holiday market, Lodge … Read more

Chris Russo’s ‘High Heat’ is coming to an end on MLB Network

Chris Russo’s ‘High Heat’ is coming to an end on MLB Network

It’s the end of one era for Chris Russo. The “Mad Dog” announced Friday that his show “High Heat” on MLB Network will end on the network, with Friday’s episode being the last show. Russo had hosted the show on the network since 2014. Alanna Rizzo has been a co-host since 2021. “In more than … Read more

Families are slashing grocery spending to afford air conditioning amid sweltering summer heat

Families are slashing grocery spending to afford air conditioning amid sweltering summer heat

Americans getting burned by their summer air conditioning bills are forced to cut costs elsewhere to afford it. One in three US households trimmed grocery spending to afford their utility bills, according to new data from PowerSetter, a platform used to compare energy rates. The company reported that 75% of the survey participants, of which … Read more

NYC rat population ‘stressed’ by heat waves — leading to lower rates of reproduction

NYC rat population ‘stressed’ by heat waves — leading to lower rates of reproduction

Turns out, rats don’t like getting hot and heavy. In a wafer-thin silver lining to the unbearably humid, miserable, no good, very bad heat waves that have body-slammed the Baked Apple so far this summer, comes news that these scorching temperatures are wreaking sudden havoc on the reproductive rate of the city’s rat population. Simply … Read more

Brave NYC women are embracing ‘heat wave fashion’ — by wearing as little as possible: ‘So I don’t overheat and die’

Brave NYC women are embracing ‘heat wave fashion’ — by wearing as little as possible: ‘So I don’t overheat and die’

This heat wave’s got nothing on NYC’s hottest — literally.  Fashionistas of the city are taking the adage “suns out, buns out” to eye-popping extremes, wearing next to nothing — or something usually reserved for the beach — in an attempt to beat the heat.  “This is my ‘It’s 100 degrees in New York and I don’t … Read more

Park rangers tried baking banana bread in car amid 105-degree heat — see how it turned out

Park rangers tried baking banana bread in car amid 105-degree heat — see how it turned out

No oven? No problem! Arizona park rangers redefined “sun-baked” after cooking banana bread atop their dashboard amid the sweltering triple-digit heat wave scorching the US since late last month. “It’s that time of year again! Cooking in the car, cue theme music!” wrote officials with the Saguaro National Park by Tucson, where they performed the … Read more

I’m a doctor — here’s how to avoid getting sick from the heat

I’m a doctor — here’s how to avoid getting sick from the heat

New Yorkers may wait all year for sunny park days and open public pools, but there’s no denying just how hot it gets in summertime. And with all that heat comes the risk of issues like heat cramps, heat exhaustion or — perhaps worst of all — heat stroke. We spoke with Dr. Reed Caldwell, … Read more

These career reads will heat up your work life this summer

These career reads will heat up your work life this summer

It’s time to gear up for some professional growth under the summer sun. Here are the best reads for career development and life advice for movers and shakers. This new release by lawyer and mediator Damali Peterman is one she wishes she could have had to guide her through being the only black woman in … Read more

Cocktails at Bergdorf’s, a Chelsea art exhibit to beat the heat, more NYC events

Cocktails at Bergdorf’s, a Chelsea art exhibit to beat the heat, more NYC events

Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city.  What’s making our luxury list this week? A new eaterie at Bergdorf Goodman, a West Village store … Read more

I’m braving the NYC heat without AC — I don’t get why everyone is so panicked about normal summer temperatures

I’m braving the NYC heat without AC — I don’t get why everyone is so panicked about normal summer temperatures

Oh say can you AC? One heat happy New Yorker chose one of Summer 2024’s sweatiest days to fan up a heated debate over the merits and necessity of apartment air conditioning. The fresh air freak wound up triggering a BTU brouhaha by announcing their dislike of the seasonal window-killer on Reddit’s popular Ask NYC … Read more

Heat dome relief: here’s how to cool down your body quickly

Heat dome relief: here’s how to cool down your body quickly

Thursday is the official start of summer, and the changing of seasons has brought oppressive, unprecedented weather to the North East. What we’re experiencing has been dubbed a “heat dome,” wherein temperatures rise when a hot-air mass is trapped under a high-pressure system, locking it in place. As we face a heat dome, experts reveal … Read more

Can a heat wave delay your flight? Why travel experts are raising the alarm this week

Can a heat wave delay your flight? Why travel experts are raising the alarm this week

Cool your jets. As several states, including New York, gird to manage a simmering heat wave this week, experts are expressing concerns regarding the impact high temperatures can have on flights. Last summer, a plane out of Newark Liberty International Airport was left stuck on a steamy tarmac as passengers suffered on board for seven … Read more

Stay hydrated during this week’s heat wave with expert tips and 15 foods to cool you down

Stay hydrated during this week’s heat wave with expert tips and 15 foods to cool you down

We’re on the edge of a record heat wave — thanks to an oppressive “heat dome” — and the onset of the hottest season of the year, when temperatures rise, sweat rages, and we are at increased risk of dehydration. “Hydration requirements differ widely between individuals, and it varies depending on your age, your activity … Read more

Heat waves are extra dangerous if you’re taking these medications

Heat waves are extra dangerous if you’re taking these medications

The heat is on. With temperatures expected to soar above the 90s across much of the eastern US this week, millions are preparing to beat the heat. Experts are urging those who take certain medications, including those used to treat high blood pressure, allergies, and mental health conditions, to take extra precautions. Temps will begin … Read more