The 1960s marked a shift in American cuisine as international dishes gained popularity while the processed and convenience foods of the 1950s remained staples on dinner tables. C. A. Swanson & Sons introduced the frozen TV dinner in 1954, “marketing it as an easy-to-prepare, fun-to-eat meal, with a disposable tray that reduced cleanup time,” the Smithsonian National Museum of … Read more
Drivers running red lights have become such a serious issue in California’s capital that the city says it may bring back red-light cameras after shutting them down two years ago. Sacramento officials have a proposal to install up to 20 new cameras at intersections with a history of crashes and red-light violations. Potential locations include … Read more
Attorney Thomas Kenniff, 51 — who along with his law partner Steven Raiser succcessfully defended subway Samaritan Daniel Penny in a sensational trial that captivated the nation in late 2024 — is adding another chapter to his career: author. His debut novel “Tuxedo Park” (Post Hill Press) was released this past Tuesday. The legal thriller, … Read more
When it comes to detecting psychos, you just gotta go with their gut. Scientists have found a surprising link between certain microbes and darker personality characteristics, according to a shocking study in Nature. “We hypothesized that the composition of the gut and oral microbiota may be associated with subclinical psychopathic personality traits,” wrote the team, … Read more
She’s teachers’ newest pet. OnlyFans star Sophie Rain is offering to pay for teachers’ school supplies by fulfilling their Amazon wish lists — and told The Post she’s been inundated with 50,000 requests in just 48 hours. “We have spent around $170,000 and cleared 520 carts. It’s been way more than I expected … and more messages are … Read more
A Northern California city once known for its grim Gold Rush-era hangings is now in the running to be crowned one of the merriest Christmas towns in America by the Hallmark Channel. Placerville, located in El Dorado County, was founded in 1848 and was originally known as Dry Diggins before earning the unfortunate name “Hangtown.” … Read more
The brighter the sun, the sharper the shadows, and nowhere more so than in Los Angeles. From mob ties to the Manson murders, the history of the LA is stitched through with tragedy and violence. In recognition of that sordid tapestry, Grave Line Tours takes the criminally curious on a ride though the city’s dark … Read more
One morning in October 2024, the writer Julie Summers received a call at her home in Oxford conveying astonishing news. A boot containing the remains of a human foot had been found on the north flank of Mount Everest. A woolen sock tucked into the boot bore a white name tape, with red letters spelling … Read more
Crappy landings. An AirAsia plane had to be disinfected and deep-cleaned after a female passenger allegedly pooped in her seat on a flight from Malaysia to China. The odiferous incident came to light after fellow flyers raised a stink on Chinese social media. Flight AK1516 had departed Kota Kinabalu at around 10:30pm on August 18 … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been seeing “Brad” for nine months. We both have children of our own. He has a daughter, and I have a son. The little girl is a few months older than my 7-year-old son. I can see myself having a family with Brad. However, one of my biggest pet peeves is when … Read more
The State Department is warning Americans to steer clear of parts of a South American country as violent crime, terrorism and kidnapping raise safety concerns among tourists. The State Department this week issued a Level 2 “Exercise Increased Caution” advisory for the nation of Ecuador. In the advisory, officials warned of widespread crime across Ecuador, including murders, … Read more
Nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops are being recalled nationwide due to potential contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Tarrytown, New York-based Prestige Brand Holdings is voluntarily recalling 39,060 bottles of its Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief eye drops due to a “lack of assurance of sterility,” according to an FDA enforcement report. The affected product … Read more
Get clucked, the kitchen is closing. After a decades-long run dishing up chicken and waffles, an Oakland staple is closing its doors for good. Home of Chicken and Waffles announced the closure on its website telling guests its last day to scarf down a plate will be on August 31. “Thank you for all the … Read more
While Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pack up their jam-packed Montecito mansion, their California neighbors are reportedly “thrilled” to see their high-profile neighbors vamoose. But just because the British royals caused some traffic jams due to their Netflix crews and high-demand security needs doesn’t mean that all American-based aristocrats are a pain in … Read more
French cuisine has always had a special place in New Yorkers’ hearts. Next month, they’re getting even more options for steak tartare, coq au vin and more. From fine dining in Tribeca to more casual fare from Daniel Boulud, the new offerings will have New Yorkers saying, formidable! “I think French restaurants are so popular … Read more
A stash of decades-old cocktail napkins from Los Angeles restaurants and watering holes is transporting Angelenos back to a bygone era — and proves to be a souvenir worth saving. The colorful collection, believed to date largely back to the 1950’s and 1960’s, was recently discovered and shared on Reddit. “Found a small box under … Read more
On Thursday, a pair of jeans was thrown on my desk like a floppy fish at a sushi market. What appeared to be a basic, dark-wash pair was a recreation of Marilyn Monroe’s iconic denim from the 1961 movie “The Misfits,” rebuilt by designer Vivian Rivetti for Lee Jeans with a tiny bit more stretch … Read more
The San Antonio-based chain Whataburger, beloved by fans for its five-inch toasted buns and fresh, never-frozen beef patties, has served customers a new one-upper in its recent efforts to compete with larger fast food chains — a $4 value meal menu, aptly coined “More for $4.” The high-value, low-cost selections on the freshly released menu … Read more
Trash can be a real beach. One of the most beautiful cities in California has just racked up the most complaints for the dirtiest beach in the world. Venice Beach is known for palm tree-lined streets, an iconic outdoor gym with bodybuilding legends and a stunning sandy shoreline. According to tech company Cloudwards, the famous … Read more
A sleepy fishing village north of San Francisco that was made famous by one of Hollywood’s most unsettling movies is suddenly the state’s hottest Labor Day getaway. Bodega Bay — the Sonoma County seaside town forever linked to Alfred Hitchcock’s horror movie “The Birds” — has landed among the fastest-rising vacation destinations in America for … Read more