A change at the U.S. Postal Service could ultimately push up your deadline to file taxes. Taxes are due April 15, but if you’re filing by mail, the necessary deadline could actually be as early as April 9, thanks to a little-known switch at the USPS, tax experts warn. In January, the mail service said … Read more
No need to fly off the bag handle over lost luggage. An insufficient reimbursement for mishandled suitcases can feel like a slap in the face for anyone who has been forced to replace a wardrobe’s worth of personal items. However, there’s a little-known airline regulation that gives international travelers more leverage than many realize, Fodor’s … Read more
What a complete shock. Two years ago, a 20-year-old student at the University of Cambridge collapsed and died without any warning signs while hiking in southern France — and now her family is doing everything possible to prevent others from experiencing this same type of unexpected tragedy. Clarissa Nicholls was described as a healthy and … Read more
Here’s another reason to suit up in the sack. Doctors are sounding the alarm about a little-known sexually transmitted infection taking hold in the US, warning that it can cause serious long-term damage if left untreated. The problem? Most people don’t know they’re infected because it often shows no symptoms. To make matters worse, it’s … Read more
Finally exhausted of reminding unruly and unaware passengers to throw away full water bottles and dispose of certain snacks — TSA is putting an end to airport anxiety by specifying which food, drinks, snacks and other perishable items are allowed. After a wave of recent high-profile airport mishaps — on one occasion, Ellen Pompeo was … Read more
“Never in our history,” declared a TV anchor, “has there been such an avalanche of information, so little believed or believable.” This was no anguished lament over AI or social media. This was 1967, the era of the Vietnam War, racial tension, and urban blight, when a group of liberal satirists launched a prank so … Read more
It was poor man’s first class. A UK passenger became the envy of travelers everywhere after revealing an ingenious way to land a whole row on Etihad Airways “[It’s] basically like business class in economy,” gushed Maddie Borge, 24, in an Instagram video taking off online. “I can lie down and sleep and all that.” … Read more
Are the benefits of lip flips all talk? Experts seem to think so. NYC dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss recently took to TikTok to warn users against the cosmetic procedure, which involves injecting Botox near the upper lip to relax the muscles for patients who don’t want a “gummy” smile. Idriss revealed that she wasn’t aware … Read more
When you think of preserving memories, scrapbooks or photo albums might come to mind. But what about Google Maps? In a new, melancholy trend sweeping social media, Gen Z is using the “Street View” feature on Google Maps to view their childhood homes or the houses of their now-deceased grandparents, where photos snapped in years’ … Read more
Of the list of eating disorders, ARFID might not be one that you recognize – but it can be just as dangerous as the better-known conditions. ARFID, or Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, is defined by the Cleveland Clinic as a condition that limits a person’s food intake. It is recognized in the DSM-5 (the Diagnostic and … Read more
They’re like the guardian angels of the airport. Airports worldwide offer a special service that most travelers overlook: airport greeters, whose job is to help ease travelers’ travel frustrations. “There is airport greeters, airport ambassadors, airport fast track, airport meet and greet … it depends on where you [are] traveling around the world,” Ron Gorfinkel, … Read more
A mom was charged an unexpected $55 [$36.37 USD] for her late-night shopping trip, all because of Western Australia’s different timezones. The Perth mom-of-four said that she was doing an online Coles shop last Tuesday at 11:30 p.m. when she was slugged with the unexpected charge. Her click-and-collect grocery bill totaled $450.37 [$297.79 USD], but when she checked her online … Read more
There’s nothing to be salty about here. When Saurabh Abrol first came up with the concept for his restaurant Meximodo, he knew aiming big was worth a shot — but breaking a world record wasn’t on his bingo card. “It’s pretty surreal,” Abrol told The Post of his Metuchen, New Jersey eatery. “It just feels … Read more
A now-defunct, little-known Disney Channel rule has finally explained why 90s and 2000s kids said goodbye to their favorite shows prematurely. Lizzie McGuire, which made a bona fide star of US actress Hilary Duff, abruptly ended after just two seasons in 2004 at the height of its popularity and shortly after the release of its … Read more
“What you are about to read is not a standard account of the life and work of Joni Mitchell,” writes longtime music critic Ann Powers in the introduction to her new book, “Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell” (Dey Street Books), out on Tuesday. “Instead, it’s a tale of long journeying through a life … Read more
We encounter thousands, if not tens of thousands, of logos in our lifetime—some more recognizable than others. And despite seeing some of them on a daily basis, sometimes they harbor hidden details we never even notice. That is, until a video goes viral on social media pointing them out and making us feel very silly indeed. One of those … Read more
Beaches are a place of relaxation, fun and, in some cases, strange laws. In a general sense, a lot of beaches follow the same basic rules. Don’t litter. Leave your furry friend home. No glass containers or bottles. Some beaches around the United States have more specific laws for visitors to keep in mind. Here are … Read more
I was 27 when I finally told a doctor for the first time. “My vagina doesn’t allow penetration,” I explained. “I can’t even insert a tampon. It feels like I’m hitting a wall, and the pain is excruciating – a blinding searing, like I’m being torn open.” My GP told me she suspected I have vaginismus, … Read more
Constantly questioning aspects of your relationship even though there’s nothing to worry about? Turns out you’re not alone — you may be suffering from a condition so common it’s now a diagnosed medical disorder. Relationship Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (rOCD) is a “newly recognized” type of OCD, with a sufferer “primarily concerned with fears and doubts” … Read more
A Sydney woman has revealed how a little-known issue with her husband’s sperm affected their ability to have a baby – after the couple thought they were finally in the clear. Amber Price and her husband John had been elated to start trying for a family after the influencer battled with Crohn’s and an ulcerative … Read more