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
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 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
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
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
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
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