The US cities ranked as most fun in 2025 — and NYC barely makes the cut

The US cities ranked as most fun in 2025 — and NYC barely makes the cut

The Big Apple may not be the best place to paint the town red. The WalletHub end-of-year consensus has come out on which cities in America boast the “most fun” to be had in America — and NYC barely makes the grade. The report — titled Most Fun Cities in America — lists Las Vegas, … Read more

Eric Ripert’s Manhattan mecca again ranked No. 1 restaurant in US on influential survey

Eric Ripert’s Manhattan mecca again ranked No. 1 restaurant in US on influential survey

Manhattan’s French-inspired Le Bernardin was ranked the No. 1 restaurant in the US by influential survey La Liste for the fourth year running — bucking a trend that venerates Asian cuisine over all others. Eric Ripert’s gracious West 51st Street seafood mecca shared its 99.5 score (on a scale of 100) with only one other … Read more

Quentin Tarantino names his 10 favorite movies of 21st century — and he ranked this ‘extraordinary’ film No. 1

Quentin Tarantino names his 10 favorite movies of 21st century — and he ranked this ‘extraordinary’ film No. 1

Quentin Tarantino has revealed his top 10 favorite films of the 21st century, and some of his choices came as a welcome surprise. The famed director named Ridley Scott’s 2001 war film “Black Hawk Down” as the best movie of the past 25 years during a new episode of “The Bret Easton Ellis” podcast released … 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

Anguilla was just ranked safest island in the Caribbean — here’s why travelers love it

Anguilla was just ranked safest island in the Caribbean — here’s why travelers love it

If safety is at the top of your vacation checklist, one tiny Caribbean island just earned top honors for peace, calm beaches and a world-class food scene. Anguilla, a British overseas territory just north of St. Maarten and east of the Virgin Islands, was named the safest destination in the Caribbean, according to a 2025 ranking from … Read more

These are the fastest fast-food chains in the US — ranked by drive-thru speeds

These are the fastest fast-food chains in the US — ranked by drive-thru speeds

It’s called “fast food” for a reason, but some restaurants do it better than others. A new report from Intouch Insights and QSR Magazine looked at 13 different fast-food chains and analyzed different aspects of the drive-thru experience. Each fast-food chain was ranked by three categories: wait time (the amount of time passed from entering … Read more

America’s 5 best fast-food cheeseburgers ranked, from iconic classics to newcomers

America’s 5 best fast-food cheeseburgers ranked, from iconic classics to newcomers

The cheeseburger has been an American favorite for nearly a century, and it has its own special day. Sept. 18 marks National Cheeseburger Day in the United States. Though the origins of the beloved dish are murky, many believe the cheeseburger was created in the 1920s before becoming an American staple in the 1940s. The combination of … Read more

Beloved theme park ranked No. 1 in the US — besting even Disney and Universal fun spots: ‘Above-and-beyond reviews’

Beloved theme park ranked No. 1 in the US — besting even Disney and Universal fun spots: ‘Above-and-beyond reviews’

Move over, Mickey Mouse. Tripadvisor has named the top amusement park in the U.S. — and it’s not in Disney or Universal. In its 2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards this week, Dollywood was named No. 1 in the Amusement & Water Parks category. The Appalachian-themed park co-founded by the legend Dolly Parton … Read more

San Francisco ranked worst-run major city in America: report

San Francisco ranked worst-run major city in America: report

San Francisco has been ranked at the bottom of a new report by a financial services company ranking the best and worst-run cities in the country. WalletHub reported it measured the “effectiveness of local leadership” by “determining a city’s operating efficiency.” San Francisco came in 148th out of 148 cities studied. “We can learn how well city … Read more

Ozempic users are hooked on this popular drink — which was just ranked the unhealthiest bottled beverage in the US right now

Ozempic users are hooked on this popular drink — which was just ranked the unhealthiest bottled beverage in the US right now

They’re pumping protein — and guzzling sugar bombs. Fairlife’s Core Power protein shakes — beloved by fitness fanatics and Ozempic users alike — have just been crowned the unhealthiest bottled beverage in America, despite their muscle-boosting reputation, according to Eat This, Not That! Shakes like these are a “great way to start the day without … Read more

This grocery store chain ranked No. 1 in recent brand reputation survey

This grocery store chain ranked No. 1 in recent brand reputation survey

It’s not your average Joe. The eclectic grocery store chain Trader Joe’s is top banana — ranking No. 1 in brand reputation in a recent Axios Harris Poll. The California-based grocer, which launched in 1967 and now boasts close to 600 locations in the US, including 35 in New York alone, beat out 99 other big … Read more

These airlines ranked highest and lowest in customer satisfaction for 2025: JD Power study

These airlines ranked highest and lowest in customer satisfaction for 2025: JD Power study

Their service ratings are taking off. According to JD Power’s 2025 North American Airline Satisfaction Study, overall passenger satisfaction is up six points from 2024 — and three airlines reigned supreme. Airline passengers have revealed that JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Southwest provide the highest customer satisfaction rate. Passengers have revealed that JetBlue, Delta Air … Read more

Gold Coast Long Island towns ranked best in US for raising a family: report

Gold Coast Long Island towns ranked best in US for raising a family: report

It’s a big score for the north shore. Nearly a dozen affluent Nassau County enclaves on the Gold Coast, or just a few miles south, made a newly released list of the best places in the US to raise a family. Kensington, a neighborhood on Manhasset Bay near the Queens border, placed second in the … Read more

Finland again ranked world’s happiest country while US falls to its lowest-ever position

Finland again ranked world’s happiest country while US falls to its lowest-ever position

Finland is named the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row, according to the World Happiness Report 2025 published Thursday. Other Nordic countries are also once again at the top of the happiness rankings in the annual report published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford. Besides Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Sweden remain the top … Read more

Need a change of scenery? World’s most and least friendly countries for expats ranked

Need a change of scenery? World’s most and least friendly countries for expats ranked

Home sweet — and so far away — home. A new survey ranking the friendliest — and least friendly — countries to move to for work, school, or retirement was released — with the US far from the top. The survey was conducted by InterNations, an expat guide, which ranked 53 countries around the world … Read more

10 best Christmas TV episode specials ranked: ‘Friends,’ ‘The Bear’ and more

10 best Christmas TV episode specials ranked: ‘Friends,’ ‘The Bear’ and more

Deck your halls.  Christmas 2024 is here, which means it’s time to drink eggnog, go see the famous Rockefeller Center tree, and curl up in front of the TV to watch specials and holiday episodes.  There’s a huge number of episodes themed around the holiday on shows ranging from serious dramas to cartoons to sci-fi … Read more

Food fight! 100 best dishes from around the world ranked — but one big country didn’t make the cut

Food fight! 100 best dishes from around the world ranked — but one big country didn’t make the cut

It’s the so-called Mount Rushmore of international munchies. The best food in the world might seem subjective — one person’s trash is another’s epicurean treasure. However, travel guide TasteAtlas has nonetheless taken a stab by revealing its annual list of the 100 best dishes on Earth for 2024, which includes a roast pig, Neapolitan pizza … Read more

The city ranked as the most fun in the US has everything party people could want

The city ranked as the most fun in the US has everything party people could want

Vacationers looking for a good time hit the jackpot with Las Vegas. WalletHub looked at more than 180 cities in America to find the ones with the most fun yet cost-effective activities based on 65 relevant metrics across three dimensions: entertainment and recreation, nightlight and parties, and costs. According to the findings, Las Vegas, Nevada, … Read more

TikTok ranked their most popular viral trends of 2024

TikTok ranked their most popular viral trends of 2024

And that’s your 2024 TikTok wrap. TikTok revealed its top trends of the year, including Jools Lebron’s “very demure, very mindful” catchphrase, the fascination with a baby hippo named Moo Deng and Logan Moffitt’s cucumber-centric recipes.  Baby Animals Many people across the globe were captivated by the emergence of two popular baby animals: Moo Deng … Read more

Taylor Swift ranked No. 2 on Billboard’s ‘Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century’ list

Taylor Swift ranked No. 2 on Billboard’s ‘Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century’ list

Following a lengthy countdown spanning several months, Billboard has now announced its pick for “greatest pop star of the 21st century” … Beyonce. The former Destiny’s Child star, who went solo in 2003, pipped the best-selling pop star of the 21st century to the post: Taylor Swift had to settle for a number two placing. … Read more