It’s been over a week now since Cristiano Ronaldo and his wife, Georgina Rodríguez, tied the knot and became husband and wife, and now she’s already making major decisions involving his children. According to reports from the Portuguese press, Rodríguez is now adopting Ronaldo’s three kids and is being formally recognized as their mother. The … Read more
It’s spooooooky on Broadway. And not only because of the cost of a glass of wine. Fifteen of 41 houses are dark right now, and those drafty old buildings are being haunted by the ghosts of Cee Cee Bloom, “Queen of Versailles” Jackie Siegel and Lea Michele. But some actual, fictional spirits are inhabiting the … Read more
Hut, Hut, Bite! Pizza Hut is ditching “pizza,” at least for now. The popular pizza chain announced Wednesday that it will be dropping “pizza” from its name to go simply by “hut.” The temporary change coincides with the start of the 2026 NFL season. “You can just call us HUT for the next 25 weeks,” … Read more
California dominates America’s broccoli supply — bad news for the rest of the country. Broccoli is the most consumed vegetable in the country, and the sunshine state grows over 90% of America’s fresh broccoli. A recent study published in Agribusiness by researchers from Cornell University warns that the country’s supply of broccoli is vulnerable to … Read more
Olivia Rodrigo is about to put one Southern California park through the ultimate stress test. A staggering 45,000 people are expected to descend on Irvine’s Great Park at the end of this month for the pop princess’ inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival — more than quadruple the crowd the park’s usual concert venue is built … Read more
American Airlines will outfit its narrow-body jets with more premium seats and entertainment screens, the company announced Tuesday — a major strategic bet on high-spending travelers aimed at narrowing the earnings gap with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. American Airlines CEO Robert Isom has ramped up amenities on its flights to compete more aggressively … Read more
Tomorrowland is heading into the future. Disney has announced a major overhaul of Disneyland‘s Tomorrowland, a section of the park with a fraught history of unrealized potential. The overhaul was confirmed by Chairman of Disney Experiences Thomas Mazloum at the D23 fan convention on August 15. “You all know Disneyland is a promise. As that … Read more
Of more than 100 types of headaches, migraine is the most likely to send people to the doctor. Far more than just a bad headache, migraine is a complex neurologic disease that causes intense, throbbing pain along with severe nausea, vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. About 12% to 15% of Americans experience … Read more
Millions of Americans could see double the pay for working overtime under a newly proposed federal bill. Lawmakers have recently introduced the Double the Wage for Overtime Act, which would increase the rate for hours worked beyond 40 hours to double pay. The proposed bill was would adjust the Fair Labor Standards Act, a law … Read more
A British surgeon has lost his job after mistakenly sewing his patient’s organs together, creating a “closed loop” that prevented bowel movements — and was nearly deadly. According to statements given to the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service, the patient had undergone emergency bowel surgery for tumor removal by NHS surgeon Dr. Yasser Adly Abdel Rahman … Read more
The Hotel Bel-Air is facing a massive social media backlash after actress and influencer Daphne Blunt publicly accused the legendary five-star retreat of racially profiling and discriminating against her during a visit to its swanky bar. In a viral July 21 TikTok video that has set internet comments ablaze, Blunt claimed she was singled out, … Read more
Houston, we have a problem. Delta Air Lines has just axed nonstop flights from three major US cities after placing a pause on the routes back in June due to fuel costs and other increasing expenses. The temporary move quickly became permanent as the company confirmed to The Points Guy on Monday that the flights … Read more
Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright said Wednesday the fast-casual chain is seeing improvement in customers’ perceptions of affordability. Speaking on Chipotle’s second-quarter earnings call, Boatwright said the company’s brand tracking showed improved perceptions of value across “all income groups and age cohorts.” “As it relates to value, I’m happy to report our brand tracker showed really solid progress across all … Read more
Ryan Clark’s firing as part of ESPN’s layoffs has created an opportunity for someone else to get more airtime. That opportunity appears to be going to former Pro Bowl wide receiver and NFL Network analyst Steve Smith, who’s expected to have a “recurring role” on ESPN’s studio shows, Front Office Sports’ Ryan Glasspiegel reported Tuesday. … Read more
Police in San Jose spent one of their nights this week chasing not murder suspects or grab-and-run thieves — but a missing Shetland pony. The police department shared photos and video of the incident that occurred Thursday night, when patrol officers got a call of the tiny horse running on the loose. Police officers pose … Read more
An airline known for luxury is finally democratizing comfort. Emirates, the celebrated Dubai-based airline, has long pampered passengers in premium economy and business class, but is now outfitting its economy cabin with ergonomic luxury. Dubbed the U-Dream, the first-of-its-kind adjustable headrest features flexible inward-folding wings to support the head and neck. The U-Dream features flexible … Read more
This airport’s AI tech lets flyers fly by. The next big red carpet isn’t at a Hollywood movie premiere — it’s at the Dubai International Airport (DXB). And its AI technology is helping flyers pass through border control more quickly than ever. The new tech, which utilizes AI, biometric cameras and flight data to identify … Read more
They’re grounded. Another airline is forced to cut flights due to a lack of qualified pilots: Sun Country recently announced it will reduce fall flights, citing staffing issues. The Minnesota-based budget airline, which was acquired by Allegiant earlier this year, removed roughly 348 departures from its September schedule. In an internal memo sent to Allegiant … Read more
United Airlines is turning one of air travel’s biggest frustrations into its newest premium perk. Later this year, travelers will be able to book a new Economy Plus option on the carrier’s upcoming Airbus A321XLR jets that swap the dreaded middle seat for extra personal space and a built-in shared table. The airline announced Tuesday … Read more
San Francisco International Airport ready to roll out the red carpet for the ultra-rich. The airport is officially seeking bidders to build a swanky new private terminal aimed at wealthy travelers who want to skip long TSA lines and have a valet driver take them directly to their planes. Travelers using the terminal, which would … Read more