Papa John’s is under fire for guilt-tripping messaging on their pizza delivery boxes as tipping fatigue continues to enrage customers. A viral video posted on TikTok by @sydneeee___ exposed the blatant ask, “DELIVERY FEE IS NOT A TIP. Please reward your driver for outstanding service,” and spawned thousands of comments from users who collectively feel … Read more
Many popular destinations struggling with overtourism and infrastructure issues are aiming to fix those problems in an often unpopular way by enacting new taxes on tourists. The city of Galway, on the west side of Ireland, is widely known for its medieval streets, colorful shopfronts and historical landmarks. It is now considering a tourist tax that … Read more
Lexicographer Kory Stamper’s new book, ” Truel Color,” was inspired by the wild, poetic color definitions in Webster’s Third Dictionary. These unique definitions were crafted by scientists I.H. Godlove and his wife Margaret Godlove. The US sought color standards after WWI, leading to a “color boom” and dictionary inclusion. It was the third definition of … Read more
You’ve eaten pop-up ice cream and you shop at pop-up schmatta shops. But are you ready for pop-up sushi rolls? I was curious, if not altogether ready, when I read 1,001 viral posts about Suka Sushi, located at 63 Lexington Avenue near East 25th Street. The tiny storefront with no seats is meant to be fun, and … Read more
Costco’s bakery introduced a new dessert for spring — but shoppers aren’t so sweet on it. There’s a new Strawberries & Cream dessert at the retailer, featuring fresh strawberries, whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs in a large, shareable tub. It sounds like a sweet and refreshing dessert option, but Costco members are not thrilled … Read more
Before the proliferation of AI slop, there was April Fools. It’s that time of year when you’re not sure if anything you see online is real. And brands do have a lot of fun with gullible fans. As you scroll throughout the day, you’ll probably come across some products and deals that seem too good … Read more
Mark down the date history: Mike Francesa admitted he was wrong. The New York radio legend made a bizarre mistake when discussing St. John’s star Zuby Ejiofor’s time with Kansas, claiming he transferred because of Joel Embiid’s presence on the roster. Embiid, though, last played for the Jayhawks in 2014, and social media users had … Read more
“Girl dinner” is no longer the hottest trend — “boy dinner” is, thanks to Harry Styles. A counterpart to the viral gals’ concept, the boy dinner has been floating around for some time, but it finally had a breakthrough when the “As It Was” singer recently shared his own version of it. And now a … Read more
It might be only five days into the new year, but an influencer has already dished out a healthy serving of internet drama. It’s all sparked by a halter neck top. Tara Lynn turned to her five million followers, issuing a fashion plea ahead of New Year’s Eve celebration plans. The 26-year-old had been on the hunt for a … Read more
I’m not calling Troy Aikman a liar. Not entirely. Just because I didn’t believe what he claimed he enjoyed — “loved” — doesn’t mean he was lying; it was more another case of a broadcaster pandering; telling us that he and we should favor acts laying our sports so low as to be unrecognizable. Monday … Read more
If this bed’s a-rocking, don’t come a-rentin’. A couple staying in an Istanbul-based Airbnb shared an odd note they found taped to the host’s bed — and social media users can’t stop cracking jokes. Reddit user Responsible-Lack-285 shared a photo of a white piece of paper that was taped onto a wooden bed frame that … Read more
Across the pond, Prince William and King Charles are working to pare down the monarchy to make it more relatable in 21st-century society. But here in the United States, Meghan Markle — who spent less than two years as a working royal — seems to be reveling in pomp and stuffy formalities. A new Harper’s … Read more
Roger Goodell believes Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance is going to be an “exciting and a united moment.” Speaking Wednesday at the Fall League Meeting in New York, the NFL commissioner addressed the controversy that has swirled around the decision to host the Puerto Rican superstar on the game’s biggest stage next February … Read more
When Aubree Jones posted a TikTok introducing her newborn daughter, she expected congratulations. What the mom didn’t expect was to be bombarded with backlash. “New baby name reveal!!! We’re so excited to welcome this sweet little baby into our home,” she wrote on the post. “We’re all smitten and so in love. It’s been truly magical having her. … Read more
President Trump blasted Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl 2026 halftime performer Monday, calling the decision to tap the Puerto Rican superstar as the February headliner “absolutely ridiculous.” When calling into Newsmax’s “Greg Kelly Reports,” host Greg Kelly asked Trump if viewers should “entertain blowing off the NFL” in the wake of last month’s Super … Read more
Beauty buffs are as split as this look. Tabi nails — decorative fingernail art that mimics the split-toe style of the popular, albeit polarizing Tabi shoe — is cutting to the front of the line as the cool season’s hottest glam craze. But its fractured features have social media divided. Social media is split over the buzzy … Read more
The age-old question of who should pay on a first date has been reignited. A 28-year-old woman took to Reddit to share the bizarre interaction that took place on a recent first date she went on. “We got burgers and fries to share, and I offered to cover the tip since he paid for the … Read more
Meghan Markle’s close pal has hit out at the “ridiculous double standards” she claims exist within the royal family. Bryony Gordon, who struck up a friendship with the Duchess of Sussex in 2018, called out what she sees as Markle’s unequal treatment compared to other members of the Firm. “Can you blame the couple for … Read more
Dating is hard, but blaming all men for your horrible choices is easy A new New York Times piece, “The Trouble With Wanting Men,” by Jean Garnett, posits that the trouble with wanting men, is … men. Like, all of them. It’s part of a genre of man-hating thought pieces that turn hetero love and … Read more
This is real Labubu lunacy A teenage girl has revealed on Reddit that she “ran away” from her adoptive parents after they missed her high school graduation to buy their biological daughter a Labubu. Labubus, pint-sized plush creatures created by Hong Kong-based artist Kasing Lung, have become the hottest toys on the planet this summer, … Read more