With celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton singing the praises of full-body MRI scans, a growing number of people are coughing up the cash for the preventive measure — but is the peace of mind worth the hefty price tag? Dr. Mikhail Varshavski, more commonly known as “Dr. Mike,” is a podcaster and primary care … Read more
NYC hotel rooms won’t be quite so small anymore. As of Jan. 1, Albany has banned single-use plastic bottles for soaps, shampoos and other toiletry products that are under 12 ounces — in an attempt to decrease plastic waste. Any accommodation with 50 or more rooms — anywhere in New York State — is subject to … Read more
LONDON (AP) — Former “Harry Potter” film actor Rupert Grint faces a 1.8 million-pound ($2.3 million) bill after he lost a legal battle with the tax authorities. Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the magical film franchise, was ordered to pay the money in 2019 after H.M. Revenue and Customs, the U.K. tax agency, investigated … Read more
It costs an arm and a leg to live in the land of the free. The price of the American Dream now stands at $4.4 million — a mind-boggling $1 million more than what it cost just a year ago and $1 million more than what most individuals earn in a lifetime, according to Investopedia. … Read more
It’s the costliest place on earth. Walt Disney World and Disneyland have announced a new, top-tier pass that allows for the ultimate line-skipping at the theme parks for a single day — but it comes with an eye-watering price tag. The Lightning Lane Premier Pass will be available to a limited number of visitors later this … Read more
The world’s smallest Rubik’s Cube might have the world’s highest price tag, too. The fully functional six-sided puzzle cube by Japanese toymaker MegaHouse is so tiny it could fit under a finger nail, and you might need tweezers to solve it. At the price of $5,320 (777,777 yen), the cube was made available for pre-order … Read more
Chill out! A high-tech startup is giving people the option to cryogenically freeze their corpses in hopes that they may be revived one day in the distant future. Tomorrow Bio, a Berlin-based company, is charging a pretty penny — $222,603 plus a $55 monthly membership fee — to put bodies and body parts on ice. … Read more
Watch out, Garfield. Ozempic, the wonder drug helping people shed troves of excess weight, may soon have counterparts for chunky cats and dogs as pharmaceutical companies are racing to develop a product for man’s best friend. A recent small sample study from the startup Okava Pharmaceuticals found a similar appetite regulator helped cats shed 5% … Read more
Their savings are getting mono-railed. A new survey found that 45% of parents with kids have been put into debt from their recent Disney trip — the average amount landing them $1,983 in the red. The eye-popping numbers from LendingTree also found that 41% of parents with children regret the financial damage from their vacation … Read more
Rowdy best men and maids of honor might want to think twice before booking this spot. Locals in this popular bachelor and bachelorette trip destination are officially fed up with the wild antics of those celebrating their final days before getting hitched. The town of Platja d’Aro, a coastal town about 60 miles northeast of … Read more
This meal is out of this world. Having a Michelin-starred meal in space already would be an astronomical feat — and it comes at a sky-high price. SpaceVIP, one of the first luxury space-tourism companies, will host an immersive dining experience in space with Michelin-starred Denmark chef Rasmus Munk. Six explorers “will be making history … Read more
Travis Kelce is taking care of his main squeeze Taylor Swift and their families at Super Bowl 2024. After the Chiefs’ star tight end said earlier this week on his “New Heights” podcast that he is “counting how much money I’m spending on this damn Super Bowl for family and friends to come,” TMZ reported … Read more
Crystal Hefner is not playing around and revealing the pay disparity between herself and her former beau. Hugh Hefner’s widow disclosed the insane amount of money he made while filming his television shows “Girls Next Door” and “Marrying Hef.” According to the former playmate’s brand-new book “Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself,” Hefner … Read more
A pig in Kentucky was caught going hog wild while enjoying a snow day this week. The Richmond Police Department posted pictures of the adorable pig on Tuesday. The animal ran away from its trailer and was found by officers that morning. “Officers responded this morning to a pig on the loose!” the police department wrote. “After … Read more
Warning: Spoilers ahead for the “Mean Girls” musical. Lindsay Lohan fetched a huge paycheck for her appearance in the new “Mean Girls” musical flick. The 37-year-old teen “Falling for Christmas” star makes a small but poignant cameo appearance in the new film, but she was still paid quite a hefty sum after working just half … Read more
A collection of Wisconsin bar patrons learned the hard way that there is no such thing a sure winner in the NFL. Jake’s American Pub in Milwaukee ran a much-ballyhooed promotion wherein every game that the Jets lose this season in which Aaron Rodgers was the starter results in their drink tabs getting comped. Anyone … Read more
Machismo music has no place in this Mexican city. Last week, the city of Chihuahua reportedly banned lyrics that degrade or promote violence against women from performance venues — to curb the rampant gender violence in the area, reported Mexico News Daily. “Today, another of these harsh realities has motivated reform,” said Patricia Ulate, the … Read more
When life gives you lemons, combine them with melons and make an all-new Frankenfruit. Japanese farmers are now selling Lemon Melons that were grown across five farms in the city of Furano, Hokkaido. According to its creators at Suntory, the Lemon Melon “is characterized by its strong sweetness with a slight acidity that makes it … Read more
Forget toasting the bride and groom — one big brother is going viral for roasting his sister at her wedding. Posted by TikTok user @isaac9ice — whose account is dedicated to funny and sentimental wedding clips — the five-minute-long video of Sean, the brother, starts off with him admitting that he didn’t want a younger … Read more
It’s giving Michelin Man — or Sam Smith. Riding a Harley is fun and games until it isn’t — fatalities and injuries among motorcyclists have steadily increased over the years. In 2020, there were more than 5,000 deaths and 83,000 injuries. While helmets and other protective gear are encouraged for riders, they do very little … Read more