California’s best sandwich shop revealed — but there’s an unexpected twist

California’s best sandwich shop revealed — but there’s an unexpected twist

A Los Angeles sandwich shop has been crowned the best in California — but fans of cold cuts should cover their eyes. Maciel’s Plant Butcher, which whips up vegan-only creations in Highland Park, was named tops in the Golden State and fifth-best in America, according to a recent ranking by Only In Your State. The … Read more

US fast food chain Wing Stop expands its Australian foothold after first store’s popularity

US fast food chain Wing Stop expands its Australian foothold after first store’s popularity

An iconic American chain is expanding its Australian foothold after the wild popularity of its first store, which opened to huge queues. Wingstop opened in Sydney’s Kings Cross in May to a lot of hype from fans, and now it is expanding, with a Penrith location now open. The fried chicken establishment was just one … Read more

Exclusive | Eggnog — vintage classic or outdated abomination? Polarizing cocktail sparks festive debate as rival drink gains popularity

Exclusive | Eggnog — vintage classic or outdated abomination? Polarizing cocktail sparks festive debate as rival drink gains popularity

Unlike widely beloved winter beverages like hot chocolate or hot apple cider, there are few holiday treats quite as polarizing as eggnog. “I don’t know when I first had eggnog, but when I did, it just began a romance,” ’nog fan Joe Alessi of West Long Branch, New Jersey, told The Post. “I like the … Read more

Your favorite airport snacks ranked by popularity— and the top treats may surprise you

Your favorite airport snacks ranked by popularity— and the top treats may surprise you

These travel-ready treats are known to fly off the shelves. The eSIM provider Holafly analyzed keyword search volumes both nationwide and by state to determine what are the most popular snacks available in airports. Nationwide, America’s favorite cookie took the top spot. Oreos had 113,380 searches across the country, bringing it to number one. Jack … Read more

Lululemon’s lawsuit against Costco highlights the popularity of fashion ‘dupes’

Lululemon’s lawsuit against Costco highlights the popularity of fashion ‘dupes’

Fashion “dupes,” or less expensive versions of high-end clothing and other accessories, are just about everywhere these days. They’re also drawing some businesses into legal battles. In the latest example, Lululemon filed a lawsuit against Costco on Friday, accusing the wholesale club operator of selling lower-priced duplicates of some of its popular athleisure apparel. Lululemon filed a … Read more

Fast food companies lean into chicken offerings as popularity skyrockets

Fast food companies lean into chicken offerings as popularity skyrockets

Several major fast food companies are leaning into chicken. McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Wendy’s have each indicated in recent months that they are looking to ramp up their offerings of the increasingly popular protein. Fast-food giant McDonald’s on Thursday revealed McCrispy Strips would become a permanent menu item at all participating U.S. restaurants by May … Read more

Sex experts reveal the naughty kinks set to explode in popularity in 2025 — from ‘edging’ to ‘multisensory integration’

Sex experts reveal the naughty kinks set to explode in popularity in 2025 — from ‘edging’ to ‘multisensory integration’

Ring in the new year with a bang. Experts have revealed the kinky trends that will spice up the bedroom in 2025, from “sobergasms” to edging. In a blog post for the lubricant company Astroglide, sexologist and relationship expert Dr. Jessica O’Reilly explained that “multisensory integration” to engage all five senses will turn up the … Read more

Why Cam Newton believes WNBA will pass MLB popularity in 20 years

Why Cam Newton believes WNBA will pass MLB popularity in 20 years

Look away, Rob Manfred. Former NFL quarterback-turned-media personality Cam Newton has read the room and forecasts that, two decades from now, the WNBA will be more popular than Major League Baseball. “Who’s really paying attention to baseball — especially paying attention to baseball in the regular season?” Newton asked during a recent episode of his … Read more

Alcohol-free beer is gaining popularity — even at Oktoberfest

Alcohol-free beer is gaining popularity — even at Oktoberfest

MUNICH — The head brewmaster for Weihenstephan, the world’s oldest brewery, has a secret: He really likes alcohol-free beer. Even though he’s quick to say he obviously enjoys real beer more, Tobias Zollo says he savors alcohol-free beer when he’s working or eating lunch. It has the same taste but fewer calories than a soft … Read more

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s popularity depends on these two things as A-list support is slim: expert

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s popularity depends on these two things as A-list support is slim: expert

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s popularity may seem to be at an all-time low in the UK at the moment — but according to a prominent royal commentator, the pair have a shot in repairing their image. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex sensationally turned their back on the royal family soon after quitting royal … Read more

Caitlin Clark’s popularity is about ‘White privilege’ and ‘pretty privilege’: host of ‘The View’

Caitlin Clark’s popularity is about ‘White privilege’ and ‘pretty privilege’: host of ‘The View’

“The View” co-host Sunny Hostin argued that “White privilege” and “pretty privilege” played a role in Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s popularity during the ABC talk show Wednesday. “I do think that there is a thing called pretty privilege. There is a thing called White privilege. There is a thing called tall privilege, and we … Read more

Popular kids get less sleep — and it has nothing to do with their phones

Popular kids get less sleep — and it has nothing to do with their phones

Being cool has its costs. A recent study found that popular teens sleep less than their not-so-hip peers and popular girls are more likely to experience symptoms of insomnia than their male counterparts. Using a sample of roughly 1,400 Swedish teenagers, researchers asked participants to report their weekly sleep levels, alcohol use, anxiety, depression and … Read more

These spring-inspired baby names are rising in popularity

These spring-inspired baby names are rising in popularity

With spring comes new life and rebirth — and the same could be said for little ones who come into the world during this season. While babies do not have to be born in the spring, of course, to be given flowery or flourishing names, some parents may decide to pluck from the list below … Read more

No-shampoo trend growing in popularity with teen boys — despite the risks

No-shampoo trend growing in popularity with teen boys — despite the risks

This trend isn’t cuttin’ it. The #nopoo and #noshampoo movement that’s been prevalent on social media in recent years appears to be gaining steam among teen boys and young men. But experts are warning that flaking on shampoo could cause dandruff, irritate the scalp, stunt hair growth, and worsen scalp problems. “Conditions that make the … Read more

The bizarre $30 wellness tool that’s surging in popularity — and transforming people’s lives

The bizarre  wellness tool that’s surging in popularity — and transforming people’s lives

To be the pinnacle of health from head to toe, try the latest fitness fad: toe spacers. Wearing too-tight shoes or high heels can crowd your piggies, and, over time, lead to pain, balance issues and deformities, such as bunions and hammer toes. To counteract such problems, toe spacers — which separate the individual toes to … Read more

Raw milk’s popularity is heating up — but some health officials warn it can be deadly

Raw milk’s popularity is heating up — but some health officials warn it can be deadly

Sorry, kale. Raw milk — straight from the cow, sheep, or goat — is enjoying widespread popularity of late, but some health experts are warning loudly against pouring yourself a glass. Pasteurization of animal milk has been widely adopted as a basic public health measure — the fresh stuff is heated up to high temperatures in … Read more

These Gen Z monikers are already going ‘extinct’, say baby naming experts

These Gen Z monikers are already going ‘extinct’, say baby naming experts

Feeling old yet, Gen Z? Gen Z may have brutishly booted millennials off of the top of the social food chain — a peak from which the domineering generation dictates everything from acceptable workplace emoji use to how wannabe fashionistas should wear their socks. But the tyrannical trendsetters now join their icreasingly irrelevant elders as … Read more

Meghan Markle’s popularity in US falls well below Prince Harry’s: poll

Meghan Markle’s popularity in US falls well below Prince Harry’s: poll

Meghan Markle may have been our very own American princess, but it’s her British prince whom the US loves most. According to a new poll conducted by Newsweek, Prince Harry, 38, is slightly more popular than his wife, 42 — at least, among those surveyed in the US. The poll asked 1,500 adults between September … Read more

Joel Dahmen has mixed feelings on ‘Full Swing’ after popularity takes off like ‘rocket ship’

Joel Dahmen has mixed feelings on ‘Full Swing’ after popularity takes off like ‘rocket ship’

Joel Dahmen may be the most famous golfer you’ve never heard of — until now. The 35-year-old from Clarkson, Wash., finished 84th this year in the FedExCup Standings, compiling a body of work that teases a career on the cusp of breaking through. Nowhere was that more evident than during his appearance on Netflix’s “Full … Read more