Burger chain Five Guys is shuttering multiple California locations and cutting dozens of jobs as the fast-casual giant buckles under financial pressures — as critics say their high menu prices are pushing consumers away. The chain is permanently closing two restaurants in Los Angeles County, one in Whittier and another in City of Industry. Another … Read more
Netflix is close to inserting itself into the NFL schedule again. The streaming platform is close to a deal with the league that will likely include the Week 1 game in Australia between the 49ers and Rams, a Thanksgiving Eve game and Christmas games, Puck News’ John Ourand reported Thursday. The Australia game will take … Read more
Spring in NYC is famously fickle — we have to prepare for everything from slushy snow and gloomy rain to gusty wind and even “pollen tsunamis.” Wait, pollen tsunamis? Before you consult your Farmers’ Almanac, a pollen tsunami is a significantly longer and more intense allergy season buoyed by warmer temperatures, rising carbon dioxide levels … Read more
Bargain hunters in the Golden State are about to get a few more aisles to dig through. Burlington is rolling out 26 stores nationwide this month, with California landing multiple locations as the off-price giant doubles down on brick-and-mortar. The May openings spawn 20 states — including California, Texas, Ohio and South Carolina — and are … Read more
Former NFL Pro Bowler and ex-ESPN and Fox Sports personality Marcellus Wiley has been accused of sexual assault by four individuals, including a former ESPN production assistant, according to Rolling Stone. The alleged victims reportedly filed the lawsuit in New York in April, and they join three individuals who previously sued the 51-year-old for allegedly … Read more
They have a captive audience. “Jersey Shore” stars Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and Jenni “JWoww” Farley are flooded with fan mail — from inmates in prison. “I get a lot of jail letters,” Polizzi, 38, told The Post from the “Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” red carpet at Marquee nightclub in Chelsea last week. Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and Jenni … Read more
Cluck yeah — America’s fastest-growing chicken chain is on the move. Raising Cane’s is continuing its rapid nationwide expansion, with nine new restaurant openings — including one in California. The expansions begin rolling out in May as the chicken chain pushes deeper into key markets. The brand has already opened more than a dozen locations in 2026 … Read more
It’s time to start trusting your gut — at least when it comes to staying young and living longer. Research has shown that the gut microbiomes of healthy older people — including those in their 90s over age 100 — often resemble those of people who are decades younger. But your gut microbiome isn’t just … Read more
Dunkin’ is getting dirty. As the weather starts to warm up, Dunkin’ announced a new menu with summer sips to match the season, including new drinks and bakery items. Now available nationwide, the menu features new refreshers, Dunkin’s take on “dirty soda,” the return of Oreo drinks and more. Fruit punch-inspired Munchkins and a donut … Read more
They’re offering air travelers some suite relief. Peeing and pooping at 35,000 feet will soon come as a sweet luxury for Emirates flyers flush with cash. “I’m working on ensuite bathrooms in first class suites,” teased Tim Clark, president of the Dubai-based airline, while at the 2026 Capa Airline Leader Summit in Berlin Thursday, per The National. “I … Read more
At 55, Gary Brecka feels better than he did in his 30s — and says his body backs it up. The longevity expert claims he’s reversed his biological age to 20, using a mix of simple daily habits and cutting-edge tech in a bid to rethink the limits of the human lifespan. “I believe if … Read more
Turns out that guilty pleasure may be a virtuous vice. We tend to categorize food in black-and-white terms — “good” or “bad” for you, “naughty” or “nice.” There are “healthy” staples, like fruits, vegetables and fish that provide essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. A steady diet of these foods can lower the risk of chronic … Read more
They’re a rare breed. The American Kennel Club has released its list of the rarest dog breeds in America. The world’s largest registry of purebred canines, the AKC, analyzed registration statistics to determine the most prevalent and uncommon canines in the United States. These rarity and popularity rankings shift from year to year as new … Read more
French fries and bacon are the two stubborn cravings that Dr. Evan Shlofmitz, an interventional cardiologist with Catholic Health, hears about most often from patients struggling to kick unhealthy habits. And that’s a big problem because both foods have high levels of saturated fat, sodium and trans fats, which increase LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, raise blood pressure … Read more
When one former Keyport, NJ, resident started keeping tabs of all the cancer diagnoses on and around his childhood street, the numbers were “freaking snowballing.” In recent interviews with NJ.com, Rusty Morris, 46, recounted how he’d collected the names of so many neighbors that he eventually created a map, marking the houses with red X’s … Read more
A brutal “beef” is brewing. Furious caffeine fiends are virtually storming the gates of Starbucks, condemning the coffeehouse chain for failing to resurrect fan-favorite drinks on its summer 2026 menu. An even more egregious offense to some, however, is the company’s decision to revive its much-ballyhooed Unicorn Frappuccino Blended Beverage exclusively at Coachella, leaving folks … Read more
Burger King is sliding into the slider game. The fast-food chain announced that it will test a new “King Size Sliders Box” for a limited time — but it’s only available in two cities. From April 14 through May 4, BK will be testing the king size sliders in Portland, OR, and Columbus, OH. Burger … Read more
Jason Kelce might be getting a bit too busy at ESPN these days. The retired Eagles center and podcast host, alongside his brother Travis Kelce, has been quite busy for the Worldwide Leader, and that seemingly is causing some issues with fans with Kelce receiving some pushback for his latest assignment at Augusta National for … Read more
These foods are the heaviest hitters. While GLP-1 drugs have transformed how many people think about weight loss, the pharmaceuticals are still most effective when paired with those old, familiar obesity-busters of yore: diet changes and exercise. Speaking to The Post, Dr. Meena Malhotra — a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine … Read more
She’s starring in “Pretty Lethal” and “Coyote vs. Acme” and the new season of Netflix’s “XO, Kitty” this year, so it’s no wonder that Lana Condor could use an energy boost. “I’m naturally a pretty energetic, bubbly person,” Condor, 28, told The Post. “I’m definitely noticing as my hormones are changing, I have to work … Read more