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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
No foul answers here. New data breaks down the ways each state swings on the most important issue facing the United States — their chicken nugget preference. The report from Betting.US found McDonald’s to be the home of the nation’s most loved, completely non-e. Coli-impacted nugget — with a supersized number of states from Alaska … Read more
By The New York Times Oct. 25, 2024 The floor creaks, the music turns ominous and an uneasy quiet sets in. Then BAM! It’s the classic jump scare. This staple of horror movies, when done well, is instantly memorable. With Times film writers, filmmakers and stars weighing in, we ranked the 25 jump scares that … Read more
Runner up? Fughedaboutit! A ritzy area of Brooklyn was named as one of America’s nicest places, according to Reader’s Digest, but fell short of the Mormon territory winner Provo, Utah. Judges, which included the likes of Al Roker, crowned the Salt Lake City area spot over the gorgeous Fort Greene for a strong sense of … Read more
And you’re Out! Beloved burger chain In-N-Out has flunked a new french fry test — with critics categorizing the “divisive” side as “stale, room-temp matchsticks.” “Yes, they’re famously and proudly cut fresh, using Kennebec potatoes,” the fast food pros at Eat This, Not That! explained. Beloved burger chain In-N-Out has flunked a new french fry test … Read more
How does your pursuit of life, liberty and sexual satisfaction compare to your fellow Americans? Nap Lab, a mattress review site, surveyed 1,087 Americans from across the country to rank their sex life on a scale of 1 (a total snooze) to 10 (an earth-shattering experience). Americans rated their sex lives with a national average … Read more
A personal finance company recently published a survey on the U.S. states with the most money-worried residents – and the results may surprise you. WalletHub published its study, titled “States with the Most People in Financial Distress,” on July 17. The company said that it used nine key metrics, including credit score changes and Internet searches for … Read more
Life in the Inflated Apple got you down? According to a new study, the most affordable city in the country is barely a half day’s drive away — hours closer to home comforts than the current hotspots popular with fleeing New Yorkers. Say hello — and maybe move to — Pittsburgh. Less than six hours by … Read more
Book it for the ‘gram. A good backdrop for the photo shoot has become just as important as fluffy robes and good room service to some international travelers and to help those wanting to snap their stay, researchers have ranked the world’s most Instagram-worthy hotels. When creating the list, experts at Dubai Tours & Tickets … Read more
We say they’re for the kids, but fast food chicken nuggets not so secretly remain a favorite well into adulthood for many Americans. And why not? These bite-sized bundles of fun are not only well suited to our grab-and-go, hit-the-drive-thru lifestyle, they also pack a protein punch that fills you up like a lot of … Read more
You’ll flip for these burgers — and more. A trusted travel guide brand has named the best fast food restaurants in America — and the list contains some delicious surprises. Fodor’s writer Geena Truman compiled the list, reportedly based on a year of extensive travel. The Chick-Fil-A brand may enjoy a great deal of popularity lately, but … Read more
For millions of airline passengers, the search for a quick, affordable meal during a layover starts straight out of the gate. At Los Angeles’ busy LAX airport, more than 30 thousand flyers per day pause at their fast food chains. Most major airport terminals in the United States offer passenger corridors populated with a combination … Read more
Could there be a better show to marathon on Thanksgiving than “Friends?” “Friends” is a classic show to watch on turkey day, since each season had an episode themed to the holiday. It doesn’t hurt that it’s a crowd-pleasing watch for the whole family too. This year, it’s especially poignant, since Matthew Perry, who played … Read more