Starbucks drinkers are about to spend even more bucks at the popular coffee chain. The fast food company will be charging customers an extra $1 if they ask for no water in their popular, fruity Refreshers drinks starting May 9 — and fans aren’t too happy. A Starbucks rep told The Post that the customization … Read more
We’ll take fun facts for 200. “Jeopardy!” contestant Dan Czekalski surprised audience members Wednesday after revealing that he had a small part as an army recruiter in the 2004 romantic drama “The Notebook.” When prompted to explain by host Mayim Bialik, Czekalski revealed that he managed to get the job through his college roommate. “So, … Read more
Walmart’s Great Value traditional basil pesto may not be worth every penne for those allergic to shellfish. TikTok user Paden Ferguson, 31, from Tulsa, Oklahoma — whose account is devoted to reviewing food labels — stunned viewers with a clip pointing out that the chain’s pesto comes with an advisory that it “may contain traces … Read more
“Mad Magazine” cartoonist Al Jaffee — who worked to create one of the satirical publication’s signature features, the back-cover “Fold-In” — has died. He turned 102 on March 13. His granddaughter, Fani Thomson, confirmed his death to the New York Times on Monday. He died of multi-system organ failure at a New York hospital. The … Read more
Sharks have returned in full numbers to a popular destination in Thailand, creating a difficult situation for an area looking to revive its tourism attraction. Video of Maya Bay, located on the island of Ko Phi Phi Leh off the southwest of Thailand in the Andaman Sea, shows a heavy volume of beach-goers on the beaches … Read more
Emojis — they might be beloved or canceled by Gen Z, but certain ones have deeper meanings. A British cellular company has revealed the truly in-depth implications that come with sending many of these little symbols to garnish a text message. One can mean you’ve been sentenced to the friend zone as the sender has … Read more
NYC health inspectors shut down popular Koreatown restaurant Gammeeok on Wednesday, shortly after a couple claimed in a lawsuit they found a dead rat in their takeout soup. Inspectors reported finding rat droppings, food not being held at the correct temperature, and no trained supervisor on site, among other alleged violations. “The Department of Health … Read more
A fan-favorite Dunkin’ drink has been taken off the menu. In a statement to TODAY, the casual coffee chain announced that their delicious combination of hot chocolate and coffee, better known as the Dunkaccino, is no more. “As we focus on innovation and finding new ways to delight guests, we continually evolve our menu in … Read more
There could be a reason characters like Regina George from the film “Mean Girls” are put on a pedestal by their peers. A recent study found that both women and men prefer when their friends are “vicious” toward their enemies. The study, published in Elsevier’s Evolution and Human Behavior, explained that “the benefits of friendship depend, … Read more
Your partner is sipping on rosé all day at his bachelor party: What does that mean? For two TikTok sleuths – well, suspicious fiancées – it signified a potential cheater. This week, the pair captivated TikTok in an attempt to crack the case of the mysterious pink drink spotted in the background of their partners’ bachelor trip … Read more
The trendiest ways to lose weight may also be the unhealthiest and the worst for the environment, new research has found. People hoping to shed a few pounds often turn to keto and paleo diets — but according to a Tulane University study, those weight-loss methods score among the lowest on overall nutrition quality and … Read more
Mark Wahlberg is keeping the faith. The Catholic actor got candid about his religious beliefs on Wednesday when he stopped by the “Today” show with an ashen smudge on his forehead — a symbol of Ash Wednesday, the first day of the season of Lent, for some Christian denominations. For worshippers, these six-and-a-half weeks leading … Read more
The push for environmental consciousness has sparked the rise of not only green energy initiatives, but now also the move to “green burials” or “human composting” practices over more traditional methods. Gaining increasing popularity over the last few years, green burial practices leave little to no environmental impact, with “complete decomposition of the body and … Read more
Sweetheart — these drinks might kill you. Sugary drinks — such as soda and fruit juice — can cause a spike in blood sugar levels and lead to heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke, according to a new study. The study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that the most popular … Read more
Forget working from home – eight in 10 surveyed remote workers are ready to do their jobs from vacation. According to a recent survey of 2,000 remote and remote-flexible workers, 80% would consider working remotely from a vacation destination as a way to extend the length of their trip. That held especially true for respondents … Read more
This was the year the world was supposed to go back to normal. A quick scan of the headlines from the past 12 months — starting with the ones The Post’s readers clicked on most — tell a story that’s anything but. From celebrity drama — the slap heard around the world! — to Omicron’s last stand, to … Read more
Twitter users slammed a popular tech YouTuber and former Google and Meta employee for his viral tweet claiming that saying, “Merry Christmas!” is “highly offensive” to depressed and stressed-out people during the Christmas season. On Christmas day, Patrick Shyu, a YouTuber with nearly 1.5 million subscribers and former tech lead for Google and Meta, provided … Read more
Porn in the USA. Pornhub is pulling back the covers on America’s X-rated viewing habits, unveiling their website’s most popular searches for 2022. The company released the dirty data on Tuesday, revealing that “lesbian” was the most searched term across the frisky 50 states, with “hentai” — a type of Japanese anime — following close … Read more
British band Slaves announced that they have changed their name to Soft Play and apologized for any offense caused by their original name. The UK punk rock duo, which consists of frontman Laurie Vincent and drummer Isaac Holman, have performed under the name Slaves since forming the band in 2012 but have faced backlash over the name’s … Read more
That’s Wilde! The team from the parenting website Nameberry released a list Monday of the 23 baby names it believes will rise to the top in 2023. Forget Olivia, Emma, Liam and Noah, the chief baby names for 2022. Celebrities like Billie EIlish, Dolly Parton and Scarlett Johansson are predicted to make an impact in the coming … Read more