Don’t cross Bill Simmons. The famous sports personality has banned ESPN star Peter Schrager from his podcast for allegedly not accepting an invitation but instead being featured on Tuesday’s “Pardon My Take.” Simmons said Schrager is on his “s–t list.” “I parlayed the Niners +3.5 (against the Rams on Thursday in Australia) with Schrager not … Read more
The “H” in Jesus H. Christ now stands for “haute.” That’s according to Vanity Fair, the power-playing glossy that released its fearsome annual Best Dressed list on August 5 with a new leading man: Pope Leo XIV. Heralded for his love of bespoke papal vestments and cool-dad streetwear, the American-born Pope Leo — aka Robert … Read more
There’s an uncomfortably high income New Yorkers need in order to live comfortably, according to disconcerting new data. The privilege of calling the Big Apple and its surrounding neighborhoods “home” doesn’t come cheap, reveals an August report, crowning New York and New Jersey in the top five most expensive states for living comfortably. Trailing closely … Read more
Portugal soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, over the weekend. Ronaldo had been clear about his intention to marry Rodriguez after the 2026 World Cup ended. And initial reports indicated that the couple planned to get hitched in a cathedral in Madeira, Portugal, on August 8. Cristiana Ronaldo … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has just made it easier for folks with rare health conditions to secure some green. The SSA has just announced that 14 new conditions will be added to the agency’s Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, bringing the total number of medical conditions to 314. Making it on the CAL list fast-tracks … Read more
Happiness has a ZIP code. A recent study published by WalletHub ranks the happiest cities in the US using three categories:emotional and physical well-being; income and employment; and community and environment. 182 cities were evaluated using 29 key happiness indicators including income growth, depression rates, adequate sleep, and average daily leisure time. Experts are hopeful … Read more
It’s not exactly California Dreamin’. San Francisco and Los Angeles have been named among the world’s 20 happiest destinations — but both Golden State metropolises squeezed onto the list perilously close to the bottom. The City by the Bay took 17th place with a 67.5 “Happy Place” score, while LA limped in at No. 19 with … Read more
Mike Golic Sr. crossed off many items on his ESPN bucket list, but he hasn’t completed everything he hopes to. Ahead of his upcoming return to the Worldwide Leader, Golic shared that he wants to be part of the broadcast for the iconic July 4 hot dog eating contest at Coney Island, especially because his … Read more
Call it “the Odyssey effect.” As film fans battle it out to watch an ancient Greek battle on IMAX, Mount Olympus — the legendary home of the gods, according to Greek mythology — is getting international protection from UNESCO. This week, the United Nations hub for historic preservation named Mount Olympus as one of its … Read more
Excuse this self-indulgence, but I need to update my Wish List: I wish, in Howie Rose’s final season, the Mets had provided him more opportunities to, “Put it in the books.” I wish that live baseball fans would stop booing every time a visiting pitcher throws to first to keep the runner close. I wish … Read more
Lamar Odom formally reached a deal with prosecutors this week to close out his DUI case. Court records viewed by The California Post on Thursday show the former Los Angeles Lakers star pleaded no contest to one misdemeanor count of DUI of alcohol and/or controlled or prohibited substance, first offense at a hearing in Las … Read more
NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, who was expected to come over after the network was bought by ESPN, is expected to be among those being laid off by ESPN, according to multiple reports. Pelissero, who is best known for breaking news on X and on television with Ian Rapoport on their “The Insiders” show, was … Read more
Shoppers looking to stretch their grocery budgets may want to take a closer look at Kroger. The Ohio-based grocer had the cheapest store-brand grocery basket in a new price comparison of four major U.S. grocery chains. A new study from Restaurant Furniture Plus compared the cost of 15 store-brand essentials at Kroger, Walmart, Aldi and Albertsons, including … Read more
A pair California cities earned top spots in the new ranking of America’s fittest cities. The 2026 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Elevance Health Foundation report ranked San Francisco and Irvine among its top 10 healthiest cities in the US. San Francisco ranked the No. 6 fittest city in America. The report, … Read more
We’re not “king of the hill, top of the heap” when it comes to customer service. New York might not have the world’s friendliest servers, but it did crack the top five among towns in the US. At least that was the verdict rendered by the experts at business insurance firm Money Super Market, who … Read more
Good news for Californians wanting to press their luck, the Golden State is America’s luckiest state when it comes to National Lottery Day, according to a new analysis of lottery data. The study, conducted by gambling information website Casino.org using historical lottery data obtained through Freedom of Information requests, reviewed more than 7,000 winning scratch-off … Read more
It’s a picture-perfect island. This iconic isle, known as the ‘Caribbean of California,’ has earned its place among the best islands in the continental US. The elite list of 15 islands was curated by Travel + Leisure as part of its annual World’s Best Awards. Determined by readers, the list recognizes the world’s top destinations … Read more
NYC’s not number one — and it’s not even close. The Big Apple has received a big Bronx cheer from the worldly readers of a high-end travel publication — shoved down to a mediocre number eight on a list of the best cities in the country. Travel + Leisure’s hotly anticipated annual Best Cities awards saw Gotham … Read more
California is known for its picturesque scenery, sandy beaches and ideal temperatures, but a new study also suggests the Golden State takes the crown for having the least educated city in the whole country. Visalia in California, famously known as the primary “Gateway to the Sequoias,” is the least educated city in the US, according … Read more
Sorry, Double-Double devotees. The 2026 ranking of the “World’s 101 Best Burgers” has officially dropped, and while Los Angeles made a killer showing by snagging six coveted spots on the global list, In-N-Out was nowhere to be found. The international ranking, which evaluates the quality of ingredients, burger composition, execution and consistency, crowned London’s Bleecker … Read more