Aldi plans for eye-popping overhaul of its US stores

Aldi plans for eye-popping overhaul of its US stores

In an era when in-person shopping is precarious, grocery shopping remains best experienced in real time. ALDI is capitalizing on this by rolling out a new shopping experience for customers. The German grocery chain has partnered with Australian design firm Landini Associates, a collaboration 14 years in the making. Together, they aim to transform the … Read more

Walmart plans major upgrades for California stores — with surprising new foods and cheaper deals

Walmart plans major upgrades for California stores — with surprising new foods and cheaper deals

Walmart is pouring fresh cash into California. The Arkansas mega-chain has set dozen of stores in the Golden State up for major facelifts that promise new food options, expanded product lines and faster shopping perks. The retail giant announced plans to remodel 56 locations statewide in 2026, part of a broader push to modernize stores … Read more

Carnival plans exclusive ‘invite-only’ cruises for adults in place of canceled trips on the same ship

Carnival plans exclusive ‘invite-only’ cruises for adults in place of canceled trips on the same ship

Carnival is offering a kid-free kind of cruise after scrapping a slew of sailings scheduled for later this year. The cruise line has confirmed that it will offer four new adults-only trips this fall aboard the Carnival Firenze. According to Carnival, these cruises will “feature a mix of Mexican Riviera destinations,” and will set sail … Read more

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

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

Netflix plans ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ global concert tour before sequel to hit film: report

Netflix plans ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ global concert tour before sequel to hit film: report

Netflix  is planning a “KPop Demon Hunters” world tour, as it looks to capitalize on its most popular movie, a source familiar with the talks said Wednesday. “KPop Demon Hunters” won the Oscar for best animated feature on Sunday, capping a record-breaking run after becoming Netflix’s most-watched film ever on its 2025 debut. The movie’s song, “Golden,” took … Read more

Chris Berman reveals when he plans to fully retire at ESPN

Chris Berman reveals when he plans to fully retire at ESPN

Chris Berman will be back, back, back for a little bit longer on the ESPN airwaves. The well-known ESPN personality told Alex Sherman on the “CNBC Sport” podcast published Thursday that he will step away from broadcasting after his contract with the network ends after the 2029 NFL season.  “I’ll be almost 75, I think … Read more

Chris Berman reveals when he plans to fully retire at ESPN

Chris Berman reveals when he plans to fully retire at ESPN

Chris Berman will be back, back, back for a little bit longer on the ESPN airwaves. The well-known ESPN personality told Alex Sherman on the “CNBC Sport” podcast published Thursday that he will step away from broadcasting after his contract with the network ends after the 2029 NFL season.  “I’ll be almost 75, I think … Read more

Chris Berman reveals when he plans to fully retire at ESPN

Chris Berman reveals when he plans to fully retire at ESPN

Chris Berman will be back, back, back for a little bit longer on the ESPN airwaves. The well-known ESPN personality told Alex Sherman on the “CNBC Sport” podcast published Thursday that he will step away from broadcasting after his contract with the network ends after the 2029 NFL season.  “I’ll be almost 75, I think … Read more

Four popular US national parks announce plans for required 2026 visitor reservations

Four popular US national parks announce plans for required 2026 visitor reservations

Four fan-favorite national parks in the West have announced their plans for how people can visit them this year. Arches, Glacier, Rocky Mountain and Yosemite national parks have all implemented vehicle reservation systems for at least the summer visitor season for a few years in order to maintain visitor safety during their busiest time of year. This year, two of the … Read more

Trump plans for more weedkiller despite MAHA’s anti-pesticide campaign — how dangerous is it really?

Trump plans for more weedkiller despite MAHA’s anti-pesticide campaign — how dangerous is it really?

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday night declaring a new initiative to boost domestic production of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the infamous weedkiller Roundup. The move has raised alarm bells among interest groups on both sides of the political spectrum, including the base that wants to “Make America Healthy Again” — because of … Read more

Buc-ee’s plans to construct world’s largest convenience store in new Florida location

Buc-ee’s plans to construct world’s largest convenience store in new Florida location

Buc-ee’s, an oversized travel center that’s built a cult following, is planning to open the world’s largest convenience store next year. The company plans to build a location spanning 76,245 square feet in Fort Pierce, Florida, according to Sebastian Daily. The company filed revised site plans and a building permit with St. Lucie County in … Read more

Disney World plans ‘demolition’ of beloved, decades-old park attraction — and it may happen by next week

Disney World plans ‘demolition’ of beloved, decades-old park attraction — and it may happen by next week

It’s the circle of life. Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit calling for “facility demolition” of the Animal Kingdom’s beloved Tree of Life landmark at Walt Disney World in Florida. The permit, filed Monday, Dec. 22, in Orange County, taps Whiting-Turner, a contractor Disney uses for large-scale projects, Inside the Magic reported. Walt … Read more

Parents argue more with their kids about screen time over social plans: survey

Parents argue more with their kids about screen time over social plans: survey

A new report has found that nine in 10 parents argue with their kids over technology use — half said the topic comes up at least weekly. The poll of 2,000 U.S. parents of kids aged 8 to 17 revealed a large majority of kids (87%) said they’ve gotten into arguments about technology use with … Read more

Vanna White gets candid on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ retirement plans 1 year after Pat Sajak’s exit

Vanna White gets candid on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ retirement plans 1 year after Pat Sajak’s exit

Vanna White is feeling lucky. The letter-turning legend, 68, recently opened up about working on “Wheel of Fortune” for almost 45 years. “At this point, it’s one year at a time,” she told E! News on Wednesday about her future on the series. Pat Sajak and Vanna White pose for “Wheel of Fortune” promo. Sony … Read more

Disney fans furious at park plans to ‘break the spell’ of smartphones — and replace with Meta sunglasses: ‘Hell no’

Disney fans furious at park plans to ‘break the spell’ of smartphones — and replace with Meta sunglasses: ‘Hell no’

They wanna give phones the bippity-boppity-boot.  Disney executives say it’s time guests tech a break from screens, and take a gander at the amusement parks’ grandeur through AI-powered specs — which have been deemed a “tumor to society” by AI fear-mongers online.   “You’re there together with friends and family and people that you care about, and every time … Read more

NYC restaurateur cancels expansion plans following Zohran Mamdani victory: ‘I’m not signing’

NYC restaurateur cancels expansion plans following Zohran Mamdani victory: ‘I’m not signing’

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s radical policy proposals have prompted high-profile restaurateur Stratis Morfogen to cancel plans to open new businesses. He told Side Dish he’s pulling the plug on three new establishments, including one in Midtown West.  “I waited for the election before signing and now I’m not signing,” he said. Stratis Morfogen … Read more

Exclusive | Dominic Monaghan reveals big plans for next ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie — including possible return as Merry

Exclusive | Dominic Monaghan reveals big plans for next ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie — including possible return as Merry

Dominic Monaghan isn’t done with Middle-earth just yet. The “Lord of the Rings” alum, 48, wants to be on the set of “The Hunt for Gollum,” the next film in the fantasy franchise slated for release in Dec. 2027. “I’m still super tight with Pete Jackson and his team, and I think I will probably … Read more

Wrecked the halls: Gen Z, millennials have big plans to drink this holiday season, study shows

Wrecked the halls: Gen Z, millennials have big plans to drink this holiday season, study shows

Despite recent reports suggesting a decline in alcohol consumption among young Americans, new findings reveal a different trend: Over three-quarters plan to drink the same amount or more this holiday season, challenging assumptions about shifting habits. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 Americans aged 21–44, which found that 77% expect to drink the same … Read more

Exclusive | Shae Cornette opens up about plans to make ‘First Take’ her own — and her relationships with Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim

Exclusive | Shae Cornette opens up about plans to make ‘First Take’ her own — and her relationships with Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim

Don’t expect Shae Cornette to tiptoe on the set of “First Take.” The former “SportsCenter” anchor plans to have her voice heard alongside Stephen A. Smith, who is executive producer and star of the show, as her era as the host of “First Take” begins Monday. In a wide-ranging interview with The Post, Cornette — … Read more

Taylor Swift has no plans to go back on tour soon: ‘I am so tired’

Taylor Swift has no plans to go back on tour soon: ‘I am so tired’

Even Taylor Swift needs a break. While promoting her new album “The Life of a Showgirl” on Friday, the 35-year-old pop star confirmed she isn’t going back on tour soon. “No,” Swift told BBC Radio 1 host Greg James when asked if she has the itch for another tour. Taylor Swift on BBC Radio 1. … Read more