Southwest flyers may finally be getting some breathing room. One TikTokker is going viral as she believes the airline is quietly walking back part of its controversial “customer of size” policy after furious backlash from travelers who slammed the carrier for making them shell out extra cash just to fly comfortably. Emily, who posts under … Read more
Scott Galloway is going viral for brutally summing up Los Angeles as the world’s “most successful failed nation state,” — and plenty of Angelenos seem to think he’s right. In a fiery Instagram rant that’s exploded online, the NYU professor and podcast host painted LA as a glittering capitalist dystopia where billionaires, homeless people, influencers … Read more
Special delivery! A drone flying overhead at last night’s Longchamp bash in Soho toted the new limited-edition “Greetings from New York” Le Pliage travel bag to its designer, Jeremy Scott. Jeremy Scott hoists his new limited-edition Le Pliage bag, an homage to NYC. BFA for Longchamp The tastemaker celebrated his 20-year collaboration with the French … Read more
Anything for a Birkin. There’s something about watching Kylie Jenner strut into Madison Square Garden carrying her deep blue crocodile Hermès Birkin 35 to cheer on the Knicks courtside with beau, Timothée Chalamet, that will make accessory lovers yearn to get their hands on the ever-enviable handbag. Since most luxury bag buffs don’t have $63,000 … Read more
Getting a bargain today can feel like hitting a moving target. Inflation-weary US customers are fed up with feeling like they’re on an economic teeter-totter. A recent survey found that nearly 70% of Americans are concerned about surveillance pricing jacking up the cost of goods — although a troubling 20% think the price tags will … Read more
A woman who fell in love online has shared the 36 questions her husband asked her to “help decide if he was the one” — before flying 4,800 miles to the UK to be together. Leanne Zhang, 31, originally from Qingdao, China, met Ben Donohoe, 31, from Bury, Manchester, on a dating site in May … Read more
For NYC matchmaker Bonnie Winston and her attorney husband of 24 years, Kenneth Sugarman, a typical night in the bedroom of their NoHo penthouse is reserved for one particularly spicy activity — flipping channels between FOX News and CNN. The bipartisan pair, Winston, 63, identifies as a “staunch Republican” and Sugarman, 71, a lifelong Democrat, … Read more
Breach, aisle 3. Trader Joe’s customers could be eligible for a payout, but time is running out. The payday comes courtesy of a class action lawsuit alleging the company violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act by printing too many digits of customers’ credit card numbers on certain receipts, thereby compromising security. As a result, … Read more
Beggars can’t be choosers at Costco. Fed-up employees at the big box store are ripping customers for getting taken advantage of the free samples, claiming that some even have the nerve to request customizations. The issue came to light via a Reddit thread where disgruntled employees ranted about these entitled freeloaders, along with other grocery … Read more
The nerve! Pregnant women are typically advised that they might experience fatigue, morning sickness, heartburn and aches during their 40-week journey. There’s also a stealth side effect that can sneak up on expecting moms, leaving them with searing pain in their hands, tingling fingertips and weakness in their wrists. Yes, your breasts and feet ache. … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Four years ago, after our family gathering for Christmas, my brother-in-law sent me a message saying I looked “sexy” in my sweater. I replied, “Thanks.” A year later, at another family gathering, he sent me messages asking about my car, which led to sexual advances. I tried to avoid his advances by being … Read more
Park Slope Food Coop members approved a boycott of Israeli goods Tuesday night — following a years-long food fight that has turned vicious. Over 7000 of the co-op’s 15,000 members attended the meeting — which had to be shifted to Zoom only after Jewish attendees cited “explicit fears” for their safety if they attended in … Read more
A viral video shows a Domino’s employee keeping her cool while being confronted by an angry group of customers demanding a refund. The video, recorded by one of the customers, shows the group upset that the employee refused to issue a refund because the guests did not bring the pizza box back to the store. … Read more
Construction crews have broken ground on Bolsa Pacific, a massive 83-acre mixed-use development set to replace the long-struggling Westminster Mall in Orange County, according to developers and project officials. The sprawling redevelopment promises to transform the site into what developers are calling “a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood with homes, shops, dining and community gathering spaces centered around a … Read more
Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins were over the moon in 1969 when each was gifted a solid gold model of their Lunar Excursion Module created by Cartier. The glittering tribute to America’s pioneering spacemen was commissioned by the French newspaper Le Figaro, funded by its readers and presented to the … Read more
The Mexican state set to host multiple games for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is making headlines for all the wrong reasons, again — as fears grow that a serial killer may be loose in a popular resort town for American tourists. Jalisco State is once again under scrutiny after police recently discovered the bodies … Read more
Santa Monica’s iconic Pacific Park is officially turning 30, marking three decades since amusement rides returned to the famed Santa Monica Pier for the first time since the 1930s. The beloved oceanfront attraction celebrated the milestone Tuesday with a birthday-themed light show on its world-famous Pacific Wheel, displaying “Happy Birthday” messages, anniversary graphics, and a … Read more
Alcatraz became famous as a prison. It stayed famous as a myth. And now, more than 60 years after the last inmate left, that myth is powerful enough that President Donald Trump wants to turn it back into a prison. For 29 years, from 1934 to 1963, Alcatraz served as America’s most notorious federal penitentiary. … Read more
A beloved haven for outdoor enthusiasts is going toes up. REI’s flagship Soho store, located within the sprawling Puck Building at Lafayette Street and Houston, will officially close its doors on July 23, according to Crain’s New York. The soon-to-be shuttered Soho location is the only REI store within the city limits of New York. … Read more
Southern California residents have a ticket to ride — all the way to the coast and back, just in time for summer. A seasonal Beach Bus service connecting Antelope Valley to Santa Monica officially returned on Monday, giving residents in Palmdale and Lancaster a cheap escape from the high desert heat for less than the … Read more