She’s serving up airplane doos and don’t’s. Baby poop particles are the undetectable, undesirable condiments likely contaminating those pretzels, cookies and in-flight bites frequent flyers eat from their tray tables at 30,000 feet, cautions a cabin crew pro. “People change their kids diapers on those tray tables on airplanes; that’s why, as a flight attendant, I don’t … Read more
They’re hanging on by a thread. A cliffside wedding venue and restaurant in Pismo Beach is shutting down after a bitter court battle between the property owners and the venue’s owners revealed concerns that the picturesque property may slide into the ocean, according to the Fresno Bee. Ventana Grill confirmed last week that they will … Read more
When Megadeth play BMO Stadium on September 25 and 27, it will likely mark the band’s final shows in their hometown of Los Angeles. Founding member Dave Mustaine has called the band’s self-titled 17th album, released in January, as well as the subsequent promotional tour, their last. “It’s not that I want to,” explained Mustaine, … Read more
Americans are flocking to the movies again — and they’re back for more than just the flicks. Theater operators across the US are reporting the spendiest summer in years, as the nation rediscovered the classic joys of seeing the latest Hollywood fare in a packed house — raking in a whopping $4.61 billion in domestic … Read more
It’s not all fun and games at Flushing Meadows. Influencers Meg Radice and Audrey Jongens, the women behind the social media account The VIP List, said Friday that they were kicked out of the U.S. Open two hours after posting photos of their credentials online. The pair received their credentials through a partnership with a … Read more
Dozens of drivers in a Sacramento suburb are dealing with damaged and flat tires after hundreds of screws were found scattered over a highway overpass. The city of Elk Grove received numerous reports Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning of damaged tires from the loose screws, KCRA reported. Screws scattered all over a highway in … Read more
I love porn — or so I’m told. I’m crazy about a popular literary genre known in polite company as ‘romantasy’ — or a blend of romance and fantasy. Think slutty female dragonslayers, studly time-traveling Vikings, all the smut you can handle — these spicy titles are taking over, enabled by politicians, celebrities and social media, where millions … Read more
In-N-Out has become one of the most beloved fast-food chains in America by doing something unusual: not changing very much. Jonathan Maze, editor-in-chief of Restaurant Business, said the chain stands out because it has stayed remarkably consistent while the rest of the fast-food industry has chased trends, new menu items and national scale. Burgers and … Read more
Rough stretch for Tony Romo. And the feeling is pari-mutuel. Over the weekend at Los Alamitos a horse named RomoLand, the heavy favorite at 4-5, neared the starting gate when it became uncooperative and was scratched. I don’t know how or when CBS plans to punish Romo for his alleged OWI in Wisconsin, but I’d … Read more
A surge in shark sightings has terrified Southern California beach-goers this summer, but a legendary shark tracker says swimmers can breathe easy. The idea that local beaches are suddenly infested with bloodthirsty man-eating great whites is total “garbage,” according to veteran shark tracer Keith Poe, who has logged more than 33 years tracking one of … Read more
Kentucky Fried Chicken officially shortened its name to KFC in 1991, and the reason behind the rebranding has fueled rumors ever since. One persistent myth falsely claims the Commonwealth of Kentucky trademarked the state’s name and forced the company to pay licensing fees. Another urban legend alleged KFC was breeding extra-large, “genetically modified organisms” with … Read more
Mo’ melons, no problems. Here’s a cuter way to stay cool in the sweltering summer heat. Parents in China have been seen nestling giant winter melons in their babies’ cribs to help keep their bodies cool. Images circulating on social media show the hot tots cuddling with oversized fruits and vegetables, which are often as … Read more
The world’s largest convenience store just got a little less convenient. With over 85,000 locations globally, 7-Eleven became a gas station powerhouse, operating in 20 countries. The chain has 13,000 locations across the US alone. But stores are disappearing like the last drops from a slushie machine. During a fiscal first-quarter earnings presentation last week … Read more
Well, that’s priceless. An observant Dollar Tree shopper recently spotted a price checker in the aisles at their local store. In a post on the popular Facebook group Retail Dead or Alive, a space dedicated to “discussing retail of ANY kind,” a member posted a photo of the scanner. “Never thought I’d see the day … Read more
As he was contemplating retirement, Tony Romo had an important decision to make: go elsewhere to chase an elusive Super Bowl, or retire a Cowboy without a ring. He chose the latter. While on an episode of “Pardon My Take,” the former quarterback and current CBS Sports broadcaster said he considered chasing a Super Bowl … Read more
As Americans celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July, the brand they’re searching for most online is one that takes an unconventional approach to making frozen desserts. Halo Top was the most-searched ice cream brand from April 2025 through April 2026, according to Google search trends from all 50 states and Washington, D.C., analyzed in a study … Read more
UFC CEO Dana White has been notorious for defending free speech within his MMA fighting promotion. This has sparked some backlash in recent years, given the wide array of controversial things that UFC fighters have said inside the octagon and done outside of it, such as former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier trying to fight … Read more
For more than 500 years, Venus’ sideways glance has sparked endless debate. Now, scientists believe Sandro Botticelli wasn’t taking artistic license at all in his iconic “Birth of Venus” painting. The legendary artist may have faithfully painted the subtle signs of the devastating illness that killed his muse decades before modern medicine could explain it. … Read more
Sturgeons’ booty calls apparently have a bass beat. Scientists have discovered that the huge, Volkswagen-sized fish have been making thunderous, rumbling sounds while getting it on in the Hudson River, per a raunchy study published in the journal Endangered Species Research. “It’s almost that you feel it more than you hear it,” study co-author Maija Niemistö, … Read more
A judge in Texas has given Patrick Mahomes Sr. an opportunity to be a proud grandpa this summer. Court records The California Post obtained on Friday show a Smith County judge ruled Mahomes Sr. — who’s been on probation since 2024 following his guilty plea to a third DWI charge — can travel to Kansas … Read more