Anyone planning to travel to Chicago is in for a shock. Chicago’s City Council unanimously voted to create a Tourism Improvement District and raise hotel the hotel tax on rooms within that district to 19% — the highest in the nation, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. For comparison, Los Angeles hotel taxes are 14%, and the … Read more
Hundreds of hospitals across the country are being recognized for keeping patients safe, and a handful of states stand out for having the highest number of top performers. Healthgrades, a platform for finding doctors, health care providers, and hospitals, released its 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards this month, naming 438 hospitals in 40 states that rank among … Read more
Fewer US women died around the time of childbirth in 2024, a government analysis shows, and provisional data suggests the trend may have continued last year. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday reported that 649 mothers died in 2024 during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth. That is down from 669 … Read more
Cancer statistics have reached new heights — in good and not-so-good ways. The American Cancer Society (ACS) released its annual report on cancer trends this week, showing for the first time that more people are surviving cancer than ever before. The five-year survival rate for all cancers combined in the US reached a landmark 70% … Read more
A British war veteran who lost both his legs in Afghanistan has become the first double above-knee amputee to summit the highest peaks on every continent in the world. World record-breaking mountaineer Hari Budha Magar, MBE, 46, has just summited the highest mountain on Antarctica – the final peak of his epic mission. The Pride … Read more
This year’s “super flu” season is certainly living up to its name. The US is experiencing its highest infection rate in nearly three decades, according to flu statistics released by the CDC on Monday, with all but four states reporting increased levels of illness as the new virus strain subclade K continues to spread. And … Read more
Surviving measles doesn’t mean you’re in the clear. In 2025, the US saw a dramatic spike in cases, with the CDC reporting the highest levels of the highly contagious disease in over 30 years. Now, health experts are sounding the alarm about a little-known complication that can make your body forget how to fight off … Read more
You’re not imagining it: Everyone seems to have the flu this year. And they’ve got it bad. The numbers are especially grim in the Big Apple: According to preliminary hospital data collected by New York City’s syndromic surveillance system, more people visited the ER for flu symptoms the week of December 20 than they did … Read more
Here’s some gut-wrenching news. A troubling complication of colorectal cancer, the third-most common cancer in the US, is showing up in young adults at alarming rates. The American Cancer Society projected for 2025 that there would be over 154,000 new cases of colorectal cancer and 52,900 deaths. A new study has found that young adults … Read more
What’s lurking at the bottom of your glass? According to a new study, it might be more than just melted ice or leftover pulp. Researchers from the University of Birmingham tested 155 samples of popular beverages sold in UK supermarkets and coffee shops and found microplastics in every single one. While the contamination was widespread, … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Following a limited theatrical run in August 2025, the newest Spike Lee “joint” is making its way to streaming. “Highest 2 Lowest,” which premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, … Read more
Tying the knot’s not cheap — especially in and around NYC. Money talks in the Big Apple. So, local lovebirds better have big bank if they’re planning to say “I Do” in Gotham or in its slightly less buzzy, yet exceedingly pricey neighboring state: New Jersey. In fact, the Garden State, where the average holy … Read more
It’s a growing problem. Cancer deaths tied to obesity have tripled in the US over the last two decades, according to sobering new research presented Sunday at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in San Francisco, California. The study analyzed more than 33,000 deaths from obesity-associated cancers between 1999 and 2020 and found that the age-adjusted … Read more
Winner, winner. A new study revealed the U.S. states that have the highest chances of winning the Powerball — and sadly, none of the tri-state area was included in the top five. The lottery game played in 45 U.S. states offers several different ways to win a prize, ranging from a player matching just the … Read more
Nip/tuck nope. One board-certified plastic surgeon is speaking out about the procedures he wouldn’t recommend, including a popular facial surgery that can cause premature aging and others that just carry too many risks. “I don’t think that any of these procedures are going away since they’re all money makers for the types of providers that … Read more
Their service ratings are taking off. According to JD Power’s 2025 North American Airline Satisfaction Study, overall passenger satisfaction is up six points from 2024 — and three airlines reigned supreme. Airline passengers have revealed that JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Southwest provide the highest customer satisfaction rate. Passengers have revealed that JetBlue, Delta Air … Read more
Put the chip down! The Food and Drug Administration increased the recall of one of Frito-Lay’s most popular chips, noting they “could cause death,” WKRC reported. Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips were first recalled on March 26 after Frito-Lay voluntarily recalled a batch of products. A limited number of 13 oz. bags could … Read more
United States, splitting couples. While divorce rates are dropping across America, some states are still seeing marriages end in enormous numbers, according to a new study. Divorce attorneys at DivorceLawyers.ca gathered data from the 2023 US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey to determine which states had the highest number of divorces per capita — and … Read more
We’re great again! The United States is now the third best country in the world, apparently — our highest score ever achieved in US News & World Report’s annual Best Countries survey. The rankings, launched in 2016, are compiled using a worldwide survey of 17,000 “global citizens” in 36 different countries, the title reported. The United … Read more
“Inside Out 2” gave moviegoers all the feels. On its first day in theaters Friday, the Disney and Pixar flick brought in $62 million, The Numbers reported. A sequel to 2015’s “Inside Out,” it chronicles a teenager’s journey with four new emotions — Anxiety, Envy, Ennui and Embarrassment, which are all also animated characters in the … Read more