A sleepy Central Coast escape just a few hours from Los Angeles has been crowned the best coastal small town in the US — and locals aren’t surprised. Pismo Beach has taken the top spot in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, eclipsing tons of seaside destinations across the country after thousands of votes were … Read more
If you’re a chatty Kathy who enjoys deep conversations but hates small talk and group settings — you’re not an outcast, you’re just an otrovert. That’s not a typo. It’s a real term. Unlike introverts, who prefer solitude, and extroverts who thrive in group settings — otroverts are independent thinkers who would rather sit back … Read more
Like countless women in NYC before her, Lauren Wire has had it with low-effort men. But she’s not giving up on dating — at least not entirely. On a recent Saturday afternoon, Wire headed out to one of the hottest hookup spots in town — her local pet shelter, which loans out rescue dogs for those looking … Read more
Some Massachusetts residents are a little tired of running on Dunkin’. Residents in the town of Haverhill are claiming that a manufacturing facility that produces one million donuts per day for the fast food giant is causing an overpowering smell in their homes. Local Sean Wilson said at a Dec. 16 city council meeting that … Read more
‘Tis the season. A new analysis revealed the best destinations for Christmas tours in 2025 — and the results probably come as no surprise. Data from Tripadvisor and Kayak, analyzed by Privacy Journal, has revealed which cities have the best Christmas tour experiences worldwide. Quebec City was the only North American city to make the … Read more
Beautiful skin does come from within… the skin of a certain superfood. Researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand have found a direct correlation between collagen production and the amount of vitamin C in our daily diets. The study, published in the International Journal of Investigative Dermatology, found that vitamin C levels in skin cells … Read more
Shop like your city depends on it. In an ever-evolving New York, one thing remains the same, against all odds — we’ve got some of the greatest, most unique independent businesses on earth. And Small Business Saturday is one of the biggest days on the calendar for these cornerstones of Big Apple life — a full-on celebration … Read more
Small towns, big price tags. GOBankingRates has uncovered the wealthiest small town in each of America’s 50 states — and the New York winner is bound to have Westchester residents reeling. The company conducted the study by analyzing property prices and median incomes, defining small towns as locations that have between 500 and 1,500 households. … Read more
That little piggy went to market, but this one … took a selfie? A “picture problem” has popped up in the New Forest National Park in southern England, where villagers are complaining that an increasing number of overeager tourists have gotten too friendly with the over 600 pigs who roam the park. Visitors are vying … Read more
The holiday season proves that bigger isn’t always better: Nearly half of seasonal gifts come from small businesses, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 general population respondents found that on average, those surveyed purchase 44% of holiday gifts from small businesses — a third said they make more than 50% of their purchases … Read more
movie review BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER Running time: 101 minutes. Rated R (language and suicide). In select theaters. On Netflix Oct. 29. The first half of “Ballad of a Small Player,” a mysterious psychodrama starring Colin Farrell, is a sexy, hyperactive, high-roller’s “Catch Me If You Can.” As for the much worse second half, … Read more
A 10-foot statue of rock n’ roll queen Tina Turner was unveiled Saturday in the rural Tennessee community where she grew up — before becoming a Grammy-winning singer, an electrifying stage performer, and one the world’s most recognizable and popular entertainers. The statue was revealed during a ceremony at a park in Brownsville, located about … Read more
Los Angeles firefighters extinguished a “rubbish fire” abutting the property of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel less than 48 hours after he returned to ABC’s airwaves following a weeklong suspension for comments he made about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The Los Angeles Fire Department was called to one of Kimmel’s homes on Marmont Avenue in … Read more
Get outta here! An audacious new list crowning a Jersey burg one of the best small towns in America suggests its downtown — all but left for dead just decades ago — currently rivals the best NYC has to offer. Chosen by the jet-setting experts at Travel + Leisure, the America’s Best Small Towns 2025 survey chose … Read more
It sounds nuts, but one snack may help you live longer. Telomeres — the caps at the ends of your chromosomes — get shorter as you age, and that shortening can contribute to age-related diseases like cancer, type 2 diabetes and heart issues. But your diet can have an impact on telomere length, and a … Read more
He may have been one of the most globally famous Australians but Steve Irwin left surprisingly little in the way an inheritance to his children. Upon his untimely death in 2006, the “Crocodile Hunter” was indeed rolling in it – by some estimates he had accrued more than $15 million. But he left wife Terri … Read more
Big ‘charm’ comes in small packages — and sometimes, on small budgets. A quaint small town just a short train ride from NYC has been called one of the most ‘charming’ places in the United States to visit without breaking the bank — a secret Hudson Valley residents already know. MarketBeat surveyed 3,011 travel professionals to rank … Read more
National brands are betting big on small farmers. Food giants such as Chipotle and Sweetgreen have long emphasized close partnerships with small or local farmers, in many cases, due to corporate sustainability goals. Today, those relationships may be essential to the survival and resilience of the American agriculture industry, as the sector faces increasing instability. “The agricultural … Read more
Amazon is moving closer to you. City dwellers are already accustomed to the retail behemoth’s faster-than-lightening same-day and next-day delivery — but now, smaller towns and rural areas will get to feel the same thrill. In in a surprise Prime Day announcement, the online giant said it would expand the speedy service to more than 4,000 … Read more
It might be tough to face — but that blemish is probably worth getting checked out. A single mom recently posted a PSA on TikTok after a seemingly benign imperfection turned out to be cancer. Rachel, 33, had a pink spot on her forehead that started bleeding one day. A single mom posted a PSA … Read more