Talk about a desert oasis. Developers are plotting a nearly 93,000-square-foot indoor rainforest with free-flying birds, sloths, snakes and exotic plants — smack in the middle of Arizona’s scorching Sonoran Desert. Dubbed Paradise Earth, the four-story attraction is planned for 10.5 acres of Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community land near Scottsdale and is being billed by … Read more
The Hutton Company Brick Works literally built New York brick by brick. For over a century, thousands of brickmakers mixed, molded, dried and baked the city’s most essential building blocks on a 100-acre site along the banks of the Hudson River, in the city of Kingston. Look inside the walls of the Empire State Building, … Read more
Forgetting your license at home could soon be a relic of the past. California residents will be able to flash their identification digitally under a new mobile driver’s license initiative signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Dubbed the SB 169, the mega transportation bill was first introduced in 2023. However, the law expands Mobile … Read more
With summer in full swing, gas prices are shifting into high gear. States across the country are increasing their gas tax right as the Fourth of July weekend approaches — happy birthday, America. The time comes as pump prices are still 40% higher than in February. And the state with the highest gas tax in … Read more
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding schedule will begin with their rehearsal dinner at the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, according to Page Six. Night one will take place on the theater floor with 100 guests at 6 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. ET, sources told the outlet. The pair’s wedding day on … Read more
Morgan Riddle made it clear that she’s “not erased” from the tennis world because of her breakup with World No. 7 Taylor Fritz. During a Wednesday appearance on the “Hot Smart Rich” podcast, Riddle — who is a lifestyle creator and co-founder of The 400 Club, a sports marketing agency and membership community centered on … Read more
Jake Paul has never met a career pivot he didn’t like. The YouTuber-turned-boxer is already plotting life after boxing, and his latest plan sounds like something straight out of a Hollywood pitch meeting: enroll at Stanford, play college football, then make the NFL. Yes, he insists he’s dead serious. Jake Paul says he wants to … Read more
Travel cancellations are looming amid jet fuel shortages from the ongoing Middle East conflict, potentially leaving some vacationers stranded without recourse — that is, if they overlooked the search for the right insurance policy. As the cost of fuel increased 78% from a year ago to an astonishing $6.5 billion in April, airline forecasters have … Read more
NAIROBI, Kenya — A court in Kenya on Friday suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare type of Ebola virus spreading in northeastern Congo, following a backlash by medical workers and activists. A U.S. administration official said on Wednesday that the U.S. was planning to send Americans who are … Read more
Los Angeles is going all in on its Olympic glow-up, with city leaders pushing a staggering $2.6 billion makeover of the aging LA Convention Center (LACC) in a desperate bid to revive a struggling downtown before the 2028 Games. While full construction job won’t be completed until 2029, about 80% will be done by the … Read more
Megan Rapinoe has Angel Reese’s back over her recent comments about handling the media. During an appearance on former first lady Michelle Obama’s “IMO” podcast in late April, Reese admitted she would rather face fines than a continued icy relationship with reporters throughout the WNBA season. “I’ll take a fine before I have to go … Read more
Finally some good news about the Third Street Promenade area of Santa Monica, which has seen rampant closures in recent months and years. Mayor Caroline Torosis told the California Post the Entertainment Zone model that allows for open alcohol consumption, adopted in the summer of 2025, is working. “We’re testing out what works and what … Read more
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A proposal by California Gov. Gavin Newsom would funnel hundreds of millions of dollars in tax credits to encourage more “sustainable aviation fuel” — and in the process, crunch Californians hit by record-high gas prices even further, economists warned. The trailer legislation, currently making its way through the state legislature, would offer a one-dollar credit … Read more
Despite backlash over Florida lawmakers approving a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump, the move would place him among a growing list of commanders in chief whose names already greet travelers on airport terminals across the country. If finalized by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Federal Aviation Administration, Palm Beach International would … Read more
It sounds like something from a science fiction novel, but Alabama officials’ plan to use robots to improve care for rural pregnant women and their babies is real. During a January White House roundtable touting the first grants to states under a new $50 billion rural health fund, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator … Read more
A popular diet may be far less effective at helping people lose weight than fanfare suggests. Endorsed by stars like Jennifer Aniston, Hugh Jackman and Chris Hemsworth, it’s a go-to among many famous faces who are considered fit and healthy — but more and more research is casting doubt on how useful it actually is. … Read more
Don’t kick the bucket. Lowe’s viral obsession is back in stock with a new twist. Shoppers went nuts for the home improvement store’s food-safe mini buckets last fall, which came in the Lowe’s brand’s signature blue. But now — and just in time for Valentine’s Day — they’re pink. Lowe’s mini buckets are back — … Read more
Forget champagne and confetti — this New Year’s Eve, Americans would rather Netflix and chill. According to a survey of 3,000 people by social app Sunny, just 24% want to ring in 2026 surrounded by friends and loved ones — or any people at all. A whopping 35% plan to stay home and stream the “Stranger … Read more
As a professional athlete, WNBA star Paige Bueckers, is often on the road. That’s why getting to spend quality time with her family over the holidays is all the more precious. Bueckers loves nothing more than kicking back with her nearest and dearest, playing board and card games, feasting on Snickers salad and spreading cheer. … Read more