Once a vision of tomorrow — now a project of today. A crumbling NYC architectural marvel that notably doubled as an alien spaceship in the 1997 movie “Men in Black” is finally getting its comeback — with a $50 million glow-up fit for a Hollywood reboot. The New York State Pavilion — the soaring, space-age … Read more
They really fell for their fiancées. The most sought-after NYC spot to pop the question during the holidays is the ice rink at Rockefeller Center, according to Proposal 007, a company that helps men plan lavish engagements in the Big Apple. However, most guys don’t consider how tricky it is to get down on one … Read more
Walt Disney World’s most iconic landmark is getting a Fairy Godmother-like transformation. Cinderella’s Castle has stood at the center of the Orlando, Florida, theme park for over 50 years and has become an iconic symbol. During Disney’s Destination D23 fan event on Aug. 31, officials revealed that a new color palette will be coming to … Read more
White-knuckling the falls is coming soon. A $25 million, flying theater ride is set to take Niagara Falls visitors on a wild, sky-high thrill like no other. Opening Aug. 29, the adrenaline-pumping attraction, Niagara Takes Flight, will catapult guests over more than 34 miles of breathtaking Niagara scenery — complete with wind, mist, motion, and … Read more
Federal health officials plan to cut funding to the Women’s Health Initiative, effectively shuttering one of the largest and longest studies of women’s health ever carried out. Its findings changed medical practice and helped shape clinical guidelines, preventing tens of thousands of cases of cardiovascular disease and breast cancer. The study, which began in the … Read more
They were both born to rock. Fate brought Steven Tyler’s Aerosmith and Bruce Springsteen together to record their classic third albums side by side at the Record Plant in Midtown Manhattan. That’s where the magic happened for Aerosmith’s “Toys in the Attic” and Springsteen’s “Born to Run” to turn both acts into rock royalty 50 … Read more
In 1994, there was no doubt about who had the greatest voice of all: Whitney Houston. So if there was going to be one singer on earth to capture a historic moment in time, it was going to be the “I Will Always Love You” diva. And so Houston was the first major Western artist … Read more
Take this in — a new study of 30 tampons from 14 brands finds they contain toxic metals like lead and arsenic. “Despite this large potential for public health concern, very little research has been done to measure chemicals in tampons,” said lead study author Jenni A. Shearston, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California … Read more
As Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers reach a deal on legislation that would regulate how content appears on kids’ social media feeds, mental health experts are sharing ways parents can set boundaries for their children to safely use apps such as TikTok and X. “I think it’s important to start talking about social media … Read more
The obesity drug Wegovy can reduce the risk of severe heart problems by 20%, a pivotal study finds, paving the way for applications far beyond weight loss. “It moves from a kind of therapy that reduces body weight to a therapy that reduces cardiovascular events,” said Dr. Michael Lincoff, the study’s lead author and a heart expert … Read more
Dorothy Parker’s ghost spooked guests at New York City’s landmark Algonquin Hotel for more than 50 years — then suddenly went silent in 2020. Local historians suggest the literary icon’s restless spirit desperately called in agony from the beyond, until her dishonored earthly remains were buried with respect beside her family in the Bronx. Among other … Read more
On a recent, rainy evening in London, movie fans gathered at the British Film Institute theater for a much-anticipated premiere, though the film was made nearly 50 years ago: Horace Ové’s newly restored “Pressure,” considered the first feature by a Black British director. Ové died last month, just weeks before his film was set to … Read more
This dog is so big, she’s on Google Maps. A chonky dog named Watermelon has become such a sensation in Georgia that she’s been immortalized as a local landmark on Google Maps. Since her “land-bark” status, the plus-sized pup has received over 80 five-star reviews on the site with admirers praising the “chunky old girl.” … Read more
Blackpink are the world’s biggest K-pop girl group, the essence of swagger in human form: a four-woman swirl of glam energy. Jisoo, Rosé, Lisa, and Jennie have blown up into a global pop sensation, even invading America—without the slightest hint of watering down what they do. Their hotly awaited new Born Pink is Blackpink’s first … Read more