Wild drone video shows SoCal surfers paddling inches away from great white sharks

Wild drone video shows SoCal surfers paddling inches away from great white sharks

Experts have been warning that shark sightings on the Southern California coast are getting more frequent, and insane footage of them swimming inches away from surfers illustrates that danger. In what seems to be drone footage posted April 15, an individual on a purple board with a paddle in hand is riding a small wave … Read more

Hair transplant came with a rare side effect — patient’s doctor was even stunned: ‘This has never happened before’

Hair transplant came with a rare side effect — patient’s doctor was even stunned: ‘This has never happened before’

It was a glow-up gone gray. Los Angeles-based nurse and content creator Nini B recently went under the knife to lower her hairline, but she came out of the procedure with an unexpected side effect that left even her surgeon stunned. Gray hair. Nini said she has always been “aware” of her looks — particularly … Read more

Exclusive | Serial killer exhibit features shocking recreations of crimes, from Ted Bundy to Jeffrey Dahmer — and you need to sign a waiver to see it

Exclusive | Serial killer exhibit features shocking recreations of crimes, from Ted Bundy to Jeffrey Dahmer — and you need to sign a waiver to see it

A clown with a menacing grin. Bodies bound and dangling from the ceiling. A severed head in the freezer.  No, this isn’t a nightmare or some suburban haunted house. This is real — or, at least, it was. Welcome to “The Mind of a Serial Killer: The Experience,” a bone-chilling immersive journey that dares New … Read more

Airline abruptly suspends service, leaving desperate travelers stranded in popular resort towns

Airline abruptly suspends service, leaving desperate travelers stranded in popular resort towns

A low-cost Mexican airline that flies tourists to popular resort cities like Cancun has abruptly suspended flights and left travelers stranded in the country. Beginning April 11, Grupo Aéreo Monterrey also known as Magnicharters suspended all flights for two weeks citing “logistical problems.” The company calls itself “the tourist airline of Mexico.” A Magni Boeing … Read more

Comic book superfan earns world record for most Marvel characters tattooed on his body

Comic book superfan earns world record for most Marvel characters tattooed on his body

This is some Marvel-ous ink. A comic book superfan earned the Guinness World Record for the most Marvel Comics characters tattooed on the body, with a staggering 63 inked across his skin. Tom Radford of England — who estimates he’s spent 350 hours in the tattoo chair and spent more than $13,000 — had his sights … Read more

Would you try crawfish ice cream? Restaurant’s bizarre creation is wildly popular: ‘Juices are flowing and I’m licking my fingers’

Would you try crawfish ice cream? Restaurant’s bizarre creation is wildly popular: ‘Juices are flowing and I’m licking my fingers’

This dessert is totally claw-some … if you’re brave enough to try it. With crawfish season in full-swing, one Texas ice cream shop continues to capitalize on the Southern staple — churning out their signature crawfish ice cream scoop, topped with an entire crustacean.  Red Circle Ice Cream in Houston, Texas, has been a staple … Read more

Millennials and Gen Zs are eschewing raucous weekend getaways for these specialized retreats

Millennials and Gen Zs are eschewing raucous weekend getaways for these specialized retreats

Millennials and Gen Z are swapping wild party weekends for quiet reading retreats. Mackenzie Newcomb, founder of Bad Bitch Book Club, says people seek community at these popular getaways. Prominent literary figure Zibby Owens also hosts sold-out retreats, often with authors discussing books. Travel is booked. In the latest sign that younger generations are opting … Read more

Mysterious figure captured scaling iconic Las Vegas Sphere appears to be celebrity daredevil Alex Honnold

Mysterious figure captured scaling iconic Las Vegas Sphere appears to be celebrity daredevil Alex Honnold

Viral video showcasing a mysterious figure scaling the iconic 366-foot-tall Las Vegas Sphere this past Tuesday appears to be another feat by daredevil climber Alex Honnold. In social media videos, people spotted a small figure in the distance on top of the sphere, whose shape seems to defy logic for any sort of climb. A … Read more

Uber Eats now offers easier returns with ‘instant’ refunds — but it will actually cost you

Uber Eats now offers easier returns with ‘instant’ refunds — but it will actually cost you

You can now make an online return without leaving your couch — but it comes at a price. Uber Eats has rolled out a new returns feature that allows avid online shoppers to return items purchased through the delivery app and receive an instant refund. “A first for the on-demand delivery industry, customers will now … Read more

‘God of chaos’ asteroid will be once-in-a-lifetime event visible to the naked eye — and closer than many satellites: NASA

‘God of chaos’ asteroid will be once-in-a-lifetime event visible to the naked eye — and closer than many satellites: NASA

Houston, we may have a problem! A rare, colossal-sized asteroid is on course to fly by Earth — and will come closer to our planet than any other rocks of its size in human history. The asteroid, named Apophis after the ancient Egyptian God of evil and destruction, is believed to span about 1,230 feet … Read more

Bride’s tie rule for all male wedding guests sparks big family feud: ‘We will not be there’

Bride’s tie rule for all male wedding guests sparks big family feud: ‘We will not be there’

A wedding dress code may have been the final straw — or in this case, a $6.99 black, silk necktie. A 2026 bride on TikTok has gone viral after sharing a text exchange with her aunt that escalated from outfit etiquette to full-blown family boycott over a simple rule for male guests: wear a tie. … Read more

Popular diet soda ingredient tied to gut bacteria changes passed down across generations: study

Popular diet soda ingredient tied to gut bacteria changes passed down across generations: study

Artificial sweeteners, present in everything from sugar-free snacks to diet sodas, are a staple for many trying to lose weight. But new research suggests the substances could have multigenerational effects, potentially altering metabolism in future generations even without direct consumption. The findings raise questions about the long-term biological effects of widely used sugar substitutes, particularly as consumption … Read more

Exclusive | Full-time Taylor Swift influencer makes up to $10K per post and just released a book

Exclusive | Full-time Taylor Swift influencer makes up to K per post and just released a book

Her job was Taylor-made. A 26-year-old Swiftie created a full-time career as a Taylor Swift influencer — and can make a pretty penny for just one social media post. “It ranges, sometimes it’s $1,000, but sometimes it’s like $10,000,” “Swiftfluencer” Olivia Levin told The Post. Taylor Swift influencer Olivia Levin runs the Instagram account @SwiftiesForEternity. … Read more

Exclusive | Queens Night Market is back —featuring a global assortment of tantalizing, but affordable grub

Exclusive | Queens Night Market is back —featuring a global assortment of tantalizing, but affordable grub

It’s a melting pot of eats. Since its founding in 2015, the Queens Night Market has evolved into one of the most acclaimed, varied and affordable food festivals in the world. This year, a virtual U.N. of new vendors is cooking up an array of tantalizing grub, including succulent Egyptian lamb chops, moist banana bread … Read more

State of emergency declared as US warns travelers to reconsider visiting popular getaway

State of emergency declared as US warns travelers to reconsider visiting popular getaway

Americans are being warned to rethink travel to a sunny Caribbean destination as crime and concerns about terrorism rise.  The US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago announced Thursday that the US Department of State had updated its travel advisory regarding American tourists. The advisory cautions that Americans should “reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to crime,” citing … Read more

Costco worker reveals why baked goods are never sold hot — and the risk behind it

Costco worker reveals why baked goods are never sold hot — and the risk behind it

Costco shoppers who stock up on croissants, bagels and pastries may have wondered why baked goods from the brand are never sold hot out of the oven — and they may finally have an answer. In a Reddit thread asking Costco employees what they wish customers would start or stop doing, one self-identified bakery worker revealed why … Read more

Dear Abby: My in-laws won’t leave me alone in my kitchen

Dear Abby: My in-laws won’t leave me alone in my kitchen

DEAR ABBY: How should I handle in-laws who show up three or more hours early for dinner and just sit at the kitchen counter? I have things to do; I don’t have time to entertain them, and I can’t persuade them to leave the kitchen. It really puts a damper on my final prep and … Read more

Cruise passengers witness terrifying rescue at sea as stranded man and cat pulled from failing sailboat

Cruise passengers witness terrifying rescue at sea as stranded man and cat pulled from failing sailboat

A Carnival Cruise Line ship came to the rescue of a stranded sailor and his cat on Tuesday, April 14, after crew members spotted distress signals coming from a disabled sailboat in open waters on the ship’s path from Galveston, Texas, to Cozumel, Mexico. The Carnival Legend was sailing a Caribbean itinerary when crew members noticed emergency flares.  They … Read more

Dumped and down $6,000! Bride-not-to-be stunned to learn just how little her unwanted ring was worth: ‘Jaw hit the floor’

Dumped and down ,000! Bride-not-to-be stunned to learn just how little her unwanted ring was worth: ‘Jaw hit the floor’

Breakups are hard — but this price tag might hurt even more. After splitting from her fiancée, Australian teacher Mia Pimentel figured she could at least cash in on her engagement ring and move on.  Instead, she got a reality check that hit harder than heartbreak. The couple got engaged in 2021 after five years … Read more

The empty storefronts haunting Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade

The empty storefronts haunting Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade

A Santa Monica product designer is putting hard numbers to what locals have long known in their bones: nearly three in 10 storefronts on the Third Street Promenade sit empty. The designer built an interactive map tracking occupancy along the corridor, and the numbers aren’t pretty — 28.5% of storefronts are vacant, a bleak snapshot … Read more