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Exclusive | Beloved NYC restaurant owner’s world crumbled when he lost $300K in ‘fraud’ scheme — but a viral post saved his eatery and faith in the city: ‘I couldn’t believe it’

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Exclusive | Beloved NYC restaurant owner’s world crumbled when he lost 0K in ‘fraud’ scheme — but a viral post saved his eatery and faith in the city: ‘I couldn’t believe it’

It’s a meat-free miracle. In recent months, the decades-old pioneering vegan East Village restaurant Caravan of Dreams was living a nightmare. Saddled by debt, allegedly swindled by a business partnership turned sour, and bogged down by an evolving East Village along with the lingering effects of the pandemic, the oldest vegan eatery in NYC was … Read more

Lauren Betts wants ‘Dancing with the Stars’ spot after moves during UCLA’s championship run go viral

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Lauren Betts wants ‘Dancing with the Stars’ spot after moves during UCLA’s championship run go viral

Lauren Betts’ feet helped UCLA win its first-ever NCAA women’s basketball championship on Sunday. Now, she’s hoping they might just land her a spot on a prestigious TV competition show. Betts, who went viral last month for a choreographed routine she and two of her teammates consistently hit throughout the Bruins’ run to the 2026 … Read more

Heartbreaking moment sex abuse survivor begs Calif. Dems to change elder parole law

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Heartbreaking moment sex abuse survivor begs Calif. Dems to change elder parole law

A sexual abuse victim gave heart-wrenching testimony to state lawmakers, begging them at a committee hearing to fix what she called “a terrible law” by California Democrats that lets elderly criminals qualify for early parole hearing. Lawmakers are facing public outrage after the law paved way for approving the release of serial child rapist David … Read more

Aussie couple’s ‘game-changing’ idea now worth $10M

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Aussie couple’s ‘game-changing’ idea now worth M

A Melbourne couple poured their life savings into an idea – an idea so unique, even they had doubts it would take off. Hospitality duo Danny Kane and Rebecca Grey are behind Australian-born brand Aquafab – a super niche product that acts as a cocktail foamer. Instead of using eggs in beverages like whiskey sours and amarettos, … Read more

Coachella band forced to cancel show over guitarist’s ‘acute brain injury’

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Coachella band forced to cancel show over guitarist’s ‘acute brain injury’

Bad news for Coachella fans as one act scheduled for the upcoming music festival had to cancel their appearance due to the guitarist suffering an “acute brain injury.” In a post on the rock band’s Instagram on Wednesday, the band, Lambrini Girls, wrote that they would not be performing on Saturday at the desert festival because … Read more

Scandal-plagued Noma restaurant to quietly open LA shop while hawking $150 balsamic vinegar online

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Scandal-plagued Noma restaurant to quietly open LA shop while hawking 0 balsamic vinegar online

Weeks after Noma’s world-famous chef René Redzepi announced he was “stepping away” from the restaurant amid a series of scandals, a Los Angeles shop selling the eatery’s pricey sauces and other fare will debut. The first-ever US-based Noma Projects store plans to set up shop in Silverlake, just down the road from where the Michelin-starred … Read more

Matthew Perry drug dealer ‘Ketamine Queen’ flaunted life of luxury

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Matthew Perry drug dealer ‘Ketamine Queen’ flaunted life of luxury

Dubbed the “Ketamine Queen,” Jasveen Sangha lived fast — and spent even faster. The 42-year-old dual British-American citizen was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for her role in the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry — but long before her arrest, Sangha was funding a globe-trotting, high-end lifestyle prosecutors say was bankrolled by … Read more

Grand Canyon tourists slapped with staggering new fee to visit iconic national park

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Grand Canyon tourists slapped with staggering new fee to visit iconic national park

If you’re an international traveler dreaming of the Grand Canyon, you better pack an extra $100 per person. That’s the new reality for non-US residents at America’s most popular national parks after an executive order from President Donald Trump that went into effect at the start of 2026. The hefty new surcharge applies to 11 … Read more

Chaos in notorious NYC subway station leaves straphangers crying in confusion — and canceling travel plans

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Chaos in notorious NYC subway station leaves straphangers crying in confusion — and canceling travel plans

Lower Manhattan’s Fulton Street subway station is supposed to be a commuter’s dream: a sprawling transit hub linking the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J and Z trains in one central location. Instead, for many straphangers, it’s a labyrinth. The station stitches together four once-separate systems — the IND 8th Avenue Line, IRT Lexington … Read more

‘Bad Bunny’ LA taqueria heads to Las Vegas — but SoCal fans whine hometown fave growing ‘too fast’

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‘Bad Bunny’ LA taqueria heads to Las Vegas — but SoCal fans whine hometown fave growing ‘too fast’

A cult-favorite Los Angeles taco shop that rocketed to national fame thanks to Bad Bunny will open in Las Vegas — but some SoCal fans aren’t celebrating. Highland Park hotspot Villa’s Tacos, the Michelin-recognized taqueria that famously appeared in the pop superstar’s 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, announced it was heading to Sin City on Monday … Read more

Disneyland bans beloved Gen Z accessory from top rides after surge in ‘guest behavior’ incidents

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Disneyland bans beloved Gen Z accessory from top rides after surge in ‘guest behavior’ incidents

Hold onto your Mickey ears — and stow that Stanley cup. Disneyland is banning the bougie reusable water bottles from a top ride following a surge in shutdowns — revealing that attached-at-the-lip tourists are creating operational headaches at the happiest place on earth. At a recent briefing, park officials said that a growing number of temporary … Read more

Does not compute: Waymo’s stunning drive-thru screw-up

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Does not compute: Waymo’s stunning drive-thru screw-up

Would you still jump in a Waymo if your ride pulled up the wrong way through a drive-thru? That was the bizarre dilemma facing a Los Angeles woman on Friday when a driverless car operated by Waymo, the self-driving arm of Google parent company Alphabet, went off-script and entered a drive-thru the wrong way without … Read more

Exclusive | Tavern on the Green reveals its celebrity secrets, including the actress who attracted the most paparazzi

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Exclusive | Tavern on the Green reveals its celebrity secrets, including the actress who attracted the most paparazzi

Of all the notable names who have wined and dined at Tavern on the Green — one caused the most chaos. Jim Caiola, co-owner of the famed Central Park eatery, dished that in his dozen years running the joint one young actress wreaked “Wicked” havoc. “Ariana Grande . . . That’s the most paparazzi we’ve … Read more

Frazzled NYC parents vent over ‘insane’ number of public school holidays — as days off continue to climb

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Frazzled NYC parents vent over ‘insane’ number of public school holidays — as days off continue to climb

Are these extra school holidays too much of a good thing? For many NYC parents of public school students, the answer is a resounding yes. With Big Apple students now only in school for 176 days each year — with an especially long break for spring recess, currently in effect from April 2 to 10 … Read more

Exclusive | Smorgasburg is back with its biggest lineup yet featuring pork belly lollipops and a wild twist on traditional sliders

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Exclusive | Smorgasburg is back with its biggest lineup yet featuring pork belly lollipops and a wild twist on traditional sliders

It’s snack time. Smorgasburg, the Big Apple’s longtime bacchanal of bites, is back this weekend for another year of unique, hunger-inducing treats, ranging from lollipops made with pork belly to painstakingly authentic Acai bowls from a wide array of vendors across NYC, making it the food market’s biggest lineup yet. “I’m excited to get out … Read more

Road trip favorite In-N-Out to open new location near popular national park

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Road trip favorite In-N-Out to open new location near popular national park

California’s favorite burger export is planting a flag at the gates of the wilderness. In-N-Out Burger is officially heading to St. George, Utah — the sun-drenched “gateway” town that serves as a primary pitstop for millions of tourists trekking to Zion National Park. For the burger-obsessed legions of West Coast travelers, the news is better … Read more

Humble South LA food hall finds viral success, hits national stage as two chefs are tapped for top awards

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Humble South LA food hall finds viral success, hits national stage as two chefs are tapped for top awards

In a city obsessed with glitz, omakase tasting menus and $1,500 dinners, two of Los Angeles’ biggest culinary stars of the moment can be found slinging seafood and sweetcorn quesadillas — out of a humble food hall at one of the city’s grittier corners. Formerly more than a little off-the-grid, the humble Mercado La Paloma at … Read more

Deadliest job in NYC revealed with 20 fatal accidents in one year

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Deadliest job in NYC revealed with 20 fatal accidents in one year

These New Yorkers are working themselves to death, literally.  Sure, earning an honest living is laudable, but it can also be lethal depending on the occupational hazards that come with the job.  And, unfortunately, in and around NYC, the hard workers who wear hard hats have the highest rates of work-related fatalities, per grisly new … Read more

Winter’s deep freeze sank Long Island’s massive oyster industry, costing farmers millions: ‘Worst of the century’

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Winter’s deep freeze sank Long Island’s massive oyster industry, costing farmers millions: ‘Worst of the century’

They got a raw deal. Long Island’s oyster industry has been left shellshocked after the “worst winter of the century” cost purveyors tons of inventory — and steep profit losses — thanks to an unprecedented deep freeze. “We’re buying clams and oysters about 10% higher already,” Vincent’s Clam Bar manager Danny Pepi told The Post … Read more

Cops rush to Nicki Minaj’s mansion as man stalks her backyard

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Cops rush to Nicki Minaj’s mansion as man stalks her backyard

Nicki Minaj’s Los Angeles mansion became the scene of some tense morning drama, as police rushed to the property following reports of a man lurking in her backyard. Deputies received a call Wednesday about a trespassing suspect at the rapper’s home, according to TMZ. Nicki Minaj attends the world premiere of Amazon MGM’s “Melania.” WireImage … Read more