The Wet Bandits strike again. “Home Alone” star Daniel Stern has been commissioned to create a statue of his most iconic scene for the new owners of the house featured in the classic holiday flick. “I got a call from the people who own the ‘Home Alone’ house,” Stern, 68, told People during an interview published Wednesday. … Read more
One’s trash is another’s Christmas treasure. A thrifted vintage ornament turned into a snapshot in time for one family. In the r/FoundPaper forum on Reddit, a user shared a picture of a shattered glass ornament with a little piece of magic hidden inside. “My mom has thrifted a collection of Shiny-Brite ornaments. She’s been collecting … Read more
When Venessa Johnson first laid eyes on her new puppy Ollie, the adorable, 8-week-old Shih Tzu seemed more than a little familiar. Everything about him — his little nose, his mannerisms — brought back bittersweet memories of her late, beloved companion Oliver, who passed away in December of last year. “It was strange because it was Oliver’s … Read more
“A dog is a man’s best friend,” or so the saying goes, so it only makes sense that when pet owners are considering where to lay down roots for themselves, their beloved pups play an integral role in that decision-making process. Trying to find a city, town, or home that offers not only the amenities that every human in … Read more
Eight in 10 dog owners think it was genuinely fate that they were matched with their dog, according to new research. And it may be more than just fate matching us with our pets; results showed our personalities very often match, too. That’s according to a survey examining the connection between 2,000 owners and their … Read more
The show will go on! Broadway musicians reached a tentative labor agreement with theater owners Thursday — thwarting a potentially crippling strike that could have dropped the curtain on nearly two dozen musicals. The American Federation of Musicians Local 802 — which reps 1,200 musicians — said the long-awaited deal with the Broadway League included … Read more
Diners already concerned about the cost of eating out may be disappointed to learn that many restaurants are considering raising prices to keep up with inflated food and drink costs. Restaurant management software company Toast recently released its 2025 Voice of the Restaurant Industry Survey, revealing that improving profitability was the top concern for operators headed into next year. … Read more
While dogs are man’s best friends, it appears that pooches are causing a stir in San Francisco, with residents sharing their grievances. In the “r/sanfrancisco” forum on Reddit, users discussed how the city is “running out of patience” with dogs. “The worst is dogs in grocery stores, which is a health code violation,” commented one user. … Read more
Your car may be your sanctuary where you get to spend some of your most treasured “me time,” but how you choose to spend it differs significantly by generation, according to a recent study. In the survey of 2,000 American car owners, drivers reported doing everything from planning their futures, bopping to music, and taking … Read more
Zookeepers have proposed a real “grizzly” solution to controlling giant invasive goldfish. For years, pet goldfish released into US waterways have been wreaking havoc by ballooning to gargantuan sizes and outcompeting native species. Enterprising Minnesota zoo officials have devised an unorthodox way to help with the scourge — feeding the shiny fin-terlopers to hungry zoo … Read more
What looks like a desert dream might become a digital nightmare if you’re not reading the fine print. A sleek, glass-wrapped mansion in the middle of California’s desert may look like a dream getaway, but for one Airbnb guest, the viral “Invisible House” in Joshua Tree turned into an unexpectedly expensive nightmare. A trip to … Read more
One of the many care requirements for pet owners is to get their beloved fur babies vaccinated to protect them from contagious diseases that could potentially be fatal. However, more recently, some owners are hesitating to do so because they believe the shots can potentially cause autism in their pooches. According to a 2023 survey … Read more
Dog days of summer? One in three dog owners feels like a bad pet parent during the warmer months, new data reveals. The survey of 2,000 dog owners found that 39% feel their dog suffers in the summer due to reduced walks and worries about overheating. That’s led to dog parents getting creative in a … Read more
This home was owned by a bunch of slob kabobs. One vacationer was not only shocked when she walked into a disgusting home she was renting through Airbnb — but also couldn’t believe how the owner mishandled the situation. “I am so heated right now. We came to a place in Fort Lauderdale…look how dirty … Read more
Forget sightseeing and exploring new places: Two in five dog owners said the best part of a trip is coming home — to see their pup. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 dog owners, which revealed 42% said coming home to their dog can be the part of their trip they enjoy the … Read more
Man’s best friend, indeed! As generative AI becomes more commonplace — people are asking the tool to do everything from creating grocery lists to writing love poems — so, too, do the ridiculous social media trends. Most recently, pet owners on TikTok looked to ChatGPT to strangely turn their dogs into humans. Survey results also … Read more
Ay-ice Chihuahua! Not all heroes wear capes — this one wore a collar. A pet Chihuahua saved its owner’s life after the man fell into a Swiss glacier. A pet Chihuahua saved its owner’s life after the unidentified man fell into a Swiss glacier on Friday. Air Zermatt A man was rescued from a frozen … Read more
From vacation locations to their social calendars and even their working schedule, the average dog owner makes 27 decisions a month based on their pet. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 dog owners that examined all the ways our dogs influence our day-to-day lives. The average dog parent has to call off social … Read more
All in all, it was hiding behind just another brick in the wall. A collection of rare gold coins nearly lost to history after its owner passed away has fetched nearly $4 million at auction. The gilded stash had been amassed over a lifetime by numismatist Paul Narce, who lived in Castillonnès, France, until his … Read more
The world has officially gone mad. Mad about a little monster plushie known as the Labubu. If you have a tween or teen child, chances are you’ve heard a lot about them already. Or maybe you’re even housing a few already. The monster fuzzies, which were created by Hong Kong designer Kasing Lungare and often seen dangling off … Read more