Talk about a chilling effect. As summer officially kicks off and an oppressive heat wave threatens to melt the Northeast, New Yorkers will be venturing to rooftop lounges and chic watering holes to cool down, but with icy flair. Big Apple bars are happy to pay extra to have crystal-clear ice delivered to their doors … Read more
Udonis Haslem was caught in the crossfire on Friday. The ESPN analyst and team vice president of player development for the Heat was in the middle of it on “The Pat McAfee Show” when insider Shams Charania joined as a guest to discuss the latest game of the NBA Finals and the offseason trade rumors, … Read more
For years, Mariah Carey has reigned as the Queen of Christmas. With that unsnatchable crown, the 56-year-old diva has seemed perfectly content to chill until defrosting herself right after Halloween to rule the holiday season with “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” But now MC is heating up a different season — summer — … Read more
Who owns the air up there? A chilly mid-air conflict is the latest drama to erupt in the not-so-friendly skies — this time over who controls the personal air conditioning vent on a Delta flight. One passenger took to Reddit to blow off steam after his seatmate kept closing his overhead nozzle — even though … Read more
A young gymgoer suddenly dropped dead while participating in a CrossFit competition in Mexico. Nayeli Clemente, 24, was competing in the Choula Games, a CrossFit licensed event in San Andrés Cholula in southeastern Mexico, on May 2 in 95-degree heat. CrossFit is a high-intensity workout program that has gained popularity in recent years around the … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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