Costco’s new bourbon is hugely popular — and weirdly inspired by $1.50 fan-fave snack: ‘Subtle notes of hot dog water’

Costco’s new bourbon is hugely popular — and weirdly inspired by .50 fan-fave snack: ‘Subtle notes of hot dog water’

Well, hot diggity bourbon. Costco has released a private-label whiskey inspired by the chain’s famous $1.50 hot dog and soda food court combo. “I Got That Dog in Me,” produced by Rare Character Whiskey, a company that creates tailor‑made whiskey blends for corporate customers, is priced at nearly $90 a bottle, but die-hard fans are … Read more

Devan Kaney, another popular Philly broadcaster, out as Eagles sideline reporter

Devan Kaney, another popular Philly broadcaster, out as Eagles sideline reporter

Devan Kaney, a co-host on 94WIP-FM Sports Radio’s morning talk show and its Philadelphia Eagles sideline reporter, was a part of a new round of layoffs by parent company Audacy, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I had a blast working at WIP and sincerely enjoyed my time there,” said Kaney, who has been with the … Read more

Most popular US graduate degrees aren’t worth the money, study shows: ‘A very risky proposition’

Most popular US graduate degrees aren’t worth the money, study shows: ‘A very risky proposition’

Thinking of taking those big brains to grad school? Depending on your field of choice, it may not stretch your career prospects or future earnings — just your own wallet. According to a study recently released by the Postsecondary Education & Economics Center at American University, which was originally based on research from the Yale … Read more

Popular hair trend can actually lead to thinning and graying, experts warn

Popular hair trend can actually lead to thinning and graying, experts warn

Hair today, gone tomorrow. Hair styles and trends come and go — the worst ones aggravate your hair’s health and cause more strands to go down the drain. While influencers insist one trend in particular just takes time to adjust to, experts warn it could actually backfire and lead to thinner and grayer hair. One … Read more

Popular ‘healthy food’ was actually linked to faster brain decline, surprising experts

Popular ‘healthy food’ was actually linked to faster brain decline, surprising experts

Talk about a brain drain. Several diets have been shown to have brain-boosting effects, from the Mediterranean diet’s gut-brain connection to reduced blood pressure effects from the DASH diet. But one health food staple surprised researchers by being linked to faster cognitive decline, even despite being part of a popular and well-backed healthy diet. One … Read more

3M pounds of popular Trader Joe’s foods yanked in recall due to glass contamination

3M pounds of popular Trader Joe’s foods yanked in recall due to glass contamination

Over 3 million pounds of popular Trader Joe’s foods have just joined a sweeping nationwide recall due to glass contamination. Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. started recalling nearly 3.4 million pounds of Trader Joe’s Japanese Style Fried Rice with Edamame, Tofu, and Hijiki Seaweed in early March, reported KTLA. Federal officials raised the alarm after … Read more

High-demand: Popular psychedelic retreats and trendy trips skyrocket

High-demand: Popular psychedelic retreats and trendy trips skyrocket

Wellness retreats featuring spa treatments and yoga classes have long attracted travelers.  But now a new trend is emerging: psychedelic retreats. These retreats are often structured travel experiences in which participants use psychedelic substances such as psilocybin (magic mushrooms), ayahuasca, or other plant-based medicines. Hadas Alterman, a psychedelic medicine attorney in Washington, D.C., told Fox News Digital she’s seen … Read more

Trader Joe’s frozen food recall expands to 10M pounds of popular items sent to 43 states

Trader Joe’s frozen food recall expands to 10M pounds of popular items sent to 43 states

More popular Trader Joe’s items have been tacked onto a nationwide recall that involved millions of pounds of foodstuffs that were potentially contaminated by foreign objects. Ajimoto Foods North America Inc. recalled a massive 9,885,240 pounds of Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice after slivers of glass were found in the one-pound meals, according to the FDA … Read more

Are soaring beef prices busting your grocery budget? Here’s how much you’ll pay at 6 popular stores 

Are soaring beef prices busting your grocery budget? Here’s how much you’ll pay at 6 popular stores 

Consumers have a bone to pick with the beef industry. High beef prices are the new normal in the US, thanks to a diminishing in size of cattle herds, ongoing drought and a robust demand — and it’s not expected to change any time soon. According to the Consumer Price Index, the average price of … Read more

Aldi recalls popular snack food over possible rodent hair contamination

Aldi recalls popular snack food over possible rodent hair contamination

Aldi is recalling a frozen food product from store shelves following a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice citing potential contamination with rodent hair. The recall involves Simply Nature spinach bites sold at Aldi under the “Simply Nature” label, according to the FDA. The product may be contaminated with rodent hair. Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods Inc. voluntarily initiated the … Read more

Popular Brooklyn BBQ restaurant fights back against steep delivery app commissions

Popular Brooklyn BBQ restaurant fights back against steep delivery app commissions

Restaurant owners hate 30% commissions that delivery services like DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber Eats charge them for many orders. But now, one very popular New York City spot is fighting back. Morgan’s Brooklyn Barbecue, widely regarded as one of the city’s best places for Texas-style, dry-rub grilling, encourages its customers to put in orders through … Read more

New ‘keto pill’ mimics popular diet without giving up carbs

New ‘keto pill’ mimics popular diet without giving up carbs

Will it be the best thing since sliced bread? Keto is a high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carb diet designed to plunge the body into ketosis, where it burns fat instead of carbs for fuel. Dieters often shed up to 10 pounds the first two weeks — mainly water weight — while long-term loss is typically one … Read more

These popular over-the-counter drugs could drain your body of nutrients

These popular over-the-counter drugs could drain your body of nutrients

Nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach — anemia? Frequent sufferers of gastrointestinal symptoms may be doing more harm than good every time they reach for certain over-the-counter medications designed to relieve symptoms like acid reflux and heartburn. A new study out of Brazil evaluated the impact of prolonged use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), the technical term … Read more

Tourist overcrowding and bad behavior lead to more fines at popular international travel spots — here’s where you will pay more

Tourist overcrowding and bad behavior lead to more fines at popular international travel spots — here’s where you will pay more

More popular destinations are fighting back with tourist fines to combat the hordes of Instagram-fueled itinerants, all vying for their chance to post the perfect #travel selfie. An influx of visitors can drive up local housing costs, pose safety risks and lead to unruly behavior. In response, some local governments have installed tourist taxes to … Read more

Single woman unexpectedly found love while playing popular online word game

Single woman unexpectedly found love while playing popular online word game

They found love in a wordless place. In today’s bizarre digital dating world, fed-up singles are finding unique ways to find their happily ever after. Rhode Island resident, Courtney DaCosta, was one of those people. Frustrated by her dead-end love life, the 35-year-old took a break from swiping and instead focused her attention on something … Read more

Popular pizza chain receives most complaints for overpriced pies, new study reveals

Popular pizza chain receives most complaints for overpriced pies, new study reveals

People are spending more dough on pizza than they would like. With grocery prices rising, Americans are often looking for ways to save some money on food — and while one might assume that ordering a pizza pie from a major chain could be a solution, it might end up costing more than expected. A … Read more

Popular sex toy company admits hacker stole sensitive customer information

Popular sex toy company admits hacker stole sensitive customer information

These sex toy shoppers are f—ked. X-rated accessories maker Tenga informed customers earlier this month of a data breach that likely included their names, email addresses and past order details, TechCrunch has reported. “An unauthorized party gained access to the professional email account of one of our employees,” Tenga Store USA wrote in the memo. … Read more

Plastic surgeons reveal the 3 most popular procedures of 2025

Plastic surgeons reveal the 3 most popular procedures of 2025

Some things remain timeless, even when going under the knife. The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the world’s largest association of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons, has unveiled the biggest trends of 2025 — including which procedures are performed most. “These trends are remarkably consistent with what we saw last year … Read more

Popular diet staple may speed up brain aging by a year and a half

Popular diet staple may speed up brain aging by a year and a half

That “fridge cigarette” might be accelerating your cognitive decline. A new study out of Brazil determined that popular sweetening agents in items like Diet Coke could cause the brain to age 62% faster than brains with less exposure. And the numbers are even more startling for younger people and those with diabetes. Over eight years, … Read more

Try This Quiz on Thrilling Books That Became Popular Movies

Try This Quiz on Thrilling Books That Became Popular Movies

Welcome to Great Adaptations, the Book Review’s regular multiple-choice quiz about printed works that have gone on to find new life as movies, television shows, theatrical productions and more. This week’s challenge highlights thrillers first published as novels (or graphic novels) that were adapted into popular films. Just tap or click your answers to the … Read more