Most Americans are feeling a major pinch in their wallets—from the price of eggs to high home prices—and the bottom line comes into sharper view for families with children who want to go to college. The average cost of college in the United States is $38,270 per student per year, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, … Read more
Livvy Dunne raised the stakes in an offer the Pirates made to one lucky person who finds a one-of-one Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch trading card. The National League franchise made an offer potentially worth millions Friday on social media, including seats behind home plate for 30 years — and then Skenes’ girlfriend added the … Read more
50 Cent claimed he was asked to perform at Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. “I got a call but they wanted me [for] Sunday,” the rapper, 49, said during an interview on “The Breakfast Club” radio show Tuesday. The hosts, including DJ Envy and Charlamagne tha God, brought up the reports … Read more
Record-high steak prices have forced savvy Big Apple restaurateurs to serve cheaper options — like steak frites — to lure cash-conscious diners still craving a red meat fix, Side Dish has learned. The popular French-inspired fare, usually made with a less-expensive cut of steak like hanger or top sirloin, has been popping up alongside pricier … Read more
Kate Middleton’s brother, James, made quite an impression at her royal wedding to Prince William in 2011. In a new interview with The Sunday Times, Middleton reveals that his reading of a Bible verse during the ceremony earned him a $1 million offer from an American production company. “They even ventured,” he told the outlet, “that … Read more
A Brisbane man who booked four cheap first class flights to the US due to an error on the Qantas website was shocked when he was hit with a more than $100,000 bill after the national carrier promised to rebook customers on business class at no extra cost. Qantas sold hundreds of first class fares between Australia … Read more
A recent study found that a staggering 41% of Gen Z and millennials research the zodiac sign of their potential bosses and colleagues before accepting a job offer. Why is the younger and younger-ish generation turning to the time-honored practice of astrology to help them determine if a job is the right fit? According to … Read more
I work in customer service as a chat agent, meaning I take text chats and emails. This Labor Day my boss was looking for volunteers and I was open and gave the hours I could work. My boss offered to schedule me to take phone calls. I haven’t taken phone calls in years and would … Read more
Heaven help us. A holy war is brewing after an Italian academic released new research claiming the fabled Shroud of Turin offers proof of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion wounds — but some of his peers are saying the story’s cut from whole cloth. The findings are making the rounds as controversy over the piece of fabric … Read more
Steve Martin won’t be playing Tim Walz on season 50 of “SNL” despite fans outright begging him to do so. Martin spoke with the late night sketch show’s creator and producer Lorne Michaels after news broke that Kamala Harris chose the Minnesota governor and Martin look-alike as her vice presidential running mate but “politely and … Read more
This airline doesn’t want to be in any hot water. Korean Air will no longer provide economy class passengers with instant noodles on long flights to prevent burn incidents during turbulence — three months after rough air currents left an elderly passenger on another airline dead and dozens of others injured. Starting on Aug. 15, the … Read more
If Stephen A. Smith wants to add another agent to his representation, maybe his former ESPN colleague Dan Le Batard would be interested. In the latest podcast episode of the Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz on YouTube, the host said that ESPN is low-balling Smith with its five-year, $90 million contract offer to remain … Read more
King Charles III offered Prince Harry to stay in a royal residence when the duke was in the UK, according to friends of the king. However, Harry, 39, reportedly declined his father’s invitation and stayed at a hotel during the three-day trip instead. Charles’ friends told The Sunday Times that the monarch, 75, was willing … Read more
Forget summer travel or lifeguarding. College student Sky Crabtree is ready to sharpen his journalism skills this summer with an internship at NBC 4 New York at 30 Rock. The 19-year-old rising junior at Stony Brook University on Long Island will be working with the consumer reporting team for “Better Get Baquero,” monitoring tip lines, … Read more
Walt Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery will offer a bundle of the Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming services in the US starting this summer, the companies said in a statement on Wednesday. Customers will be able to sign up on any of the three individual websites and chose from an ad-free or ad-supported plan. No prices were disclosed. Both Disney and … Read more
Pet owners are opting for a new king of dog-tor. Millennial pet parents are hoping to take their animals to vet clinics that match their lifestyles. Veterinarian services that offer both ease and minimalist aesthetics are appealing to the generation that dominated the “pandemic puppies” boom, and they’re willing to dish out the money for … Read more
Sorry, Andy. Television veteran and Emmy winner Christina Applegate was once asked to star in “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” — but declined the role. “I was asked to be a Housewife for Beverly Hills,” Applegate, 52, told her “MeSsy” podcast co-host Jamie-Lynn Sigler on Tuesday. “They asked me to be one probably… 10 years … Read more
A growing number of companies are exploring the possibility of offering psychedelic drug therapy for their employees as a cost-saving and effective means of mental health treatment, according to a report. Recent research has shown that well-known party-drugs like MDMA [ecstasy], psilocybin [“magic” mushrooms] and ketamine — which has been legalized for medicinal use — … Read more
Cluck you! Shake Shack appears to be throwing some heavy shade in the direction of rival fast food brand Chick-fil-A, as the burger chain seeks to promote its own chicken offerings. Each Sunday in April, Shake Shack will be giving away free Chicken Shack sandwiches — a “crispy, white-meat chicken breast” treat topped with pickles, lettuce … Read more
Big-money offers continue to pour in for Caitlin Clark. Wednesday, TMZ reported that Ice Cube’s Big3 basketball league offered the Iowa women’s basketball phenom $5 million to play eight regular season and two playoff games this year. The report added that Clark would also receive “substantial additional compensation” incentives in the form of sponsorships and … Read more