Metrolink may be hiking its prices — but to anyone paying for gas in Los Angeles, a ride on Southern California’s regional commuter rail network is still sounding like a big bargain. The agency has announced the first fare bump in thirteen years — amounting to a 14% increase on the average one-way ticket, and by … Read more
New York City has had 273 confirmed cases of the notorious “explosive diarrhea” parasite since May 1, The Post has exclusively learned. According to an NYC Health Department spokesperson, the city has seen an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis compared to previous years, with 301 people sickened so far for the entirety of 2026. The … Read more
Grocery shopping is taking a big bite out of budgets everywhere — but a family of four can get socked significantly more in some states. Hawaii tops the list for grocery outlay in that demographic, spending an estimated $389.66 a week at the supermarket, totaling a staggering $20,262 annually, data from the US Census Bureau … Read more
As travel costs continue to climb, some Americans are rethinking their destinations, swapping out trips to major cities for smaller towns. Source link #Americans #choosing #visit #smaller #towns #big #cities #travel #costs #soar
The magic of Disney is making your money disappear. Walt Disney World in Orlando has revealed ticket prices through October 2027, with a one-day park ticket costing up to $219 per person. The steep price applies to tickets for next year’s President’s Day Weekend and marks a new record for Disney World tickets. But brace … Read more
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options, and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost. The culprit is volatile oil and jet fuel prices, which have spiked sharply since the war in the Middle East began and fighting near the narrow Strait of Hormuz created a chokepoint for global oil … Read more
Bubbles without the troubles? A new, dealcoholized champagne boasts the craft and taste of the elevated sparkler — without the harmful effects of alcohol. Oddbird, which exclusively produces non-alcoholic wines, recently released C, an alcohol-removed sparkling cuvée made in the tradition of champagne with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier grapes — a blend that is … Read more
Fight or flight. The war in Iran has already caused the cost of plane tickets to rise, experts say. Jet fuel, which accounts for about one-fifth of airlines’ operating expenses, surged a staggering 56% in the days following the initial Feb. 28 US and Israeli strikes on Iran, per CBS News. The Strait of Hormuz, a … Read more
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new dietary guidelines emphasize the importance of whole foods — but they’ll likely end up eating your whole paycheck. Amidst an affordability crisis, the new rules may be good for your body, but unrealistic for cash-strapped Americans. The Post found it would cost approximately $175 for … Read more
In today’s New York, even friendship is no longer affordable. That’s the tough lesson learned by Vira, a Manhattanite who found herself shelling out nearly $5,000 to cover the cost of being a bridesmaid in a dear pal’s recent nuptials. For the Harlem resident, who asked that her last name not be used, the unwelcome … Read more
America might be going cold turkey on turkey. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the nation’s turkey flock has decreased to the smallest size in 40 years — and a fall rebound in avian flu cases is adding to the damage. Due to tighter production and losses from disease, wholesale turkey prices are about 40% … Read more
By now, parents like Tarah Chieffi are used to the news delivered each year in October, sure as the changing leaves but not nearly so welcome: Disney is raising prices on tickets to its beloved theme parks for 2026, in some cases to more than $200 per day, per park. A mother of three, Chieffi, … Read more
Last season, Broadway was bombarded by celebs. It was a Lazy Susan of Oscar winners plopped in even lazier productions. Tickets for forgettable-to-“avert your eyes!” plays starring Denzel Washington, Robert Downey, Jr., George Clooney and Kieran Culkin went for as high as $900 a pop. The nasty habit hasn’t abated this fall, though we’re noticeably … Read more
movie review HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON Running time: 125 minutes. Rated PG (sequences of intense action, and peril). In theaters June 13. Over the course of two hours, the macho Vikings of the village of Berk go from despising and demonizing dragons to loving them like adorable puppies. I can’t say I experienced the … Read more
Summer is just up ahead — and while the warmer months may be enticing for those looking to go out to eat, menu prices have risen 3.7% since last year, according to the Consumer Price Index. Some restaurants across the country have a unique approach: hot dog towers. A spin on the classic seafood tower, the … Read more
This tourism trend is giving nightlife a new meaning. “Noctourism” — the desire to “ditch the daylight crowds for midnight magic” — has been named a top travel trend for 2025, according to Booking.com. This new kind of popular tourism is about the desire to “ditch the daylight crowds for midnight magic.” waichi2013th – stock.adobe.com … Read more
Talk about soaring to new heights. A wild concept has literally taken flight, allowing people to pilot drones over some of the most beautiful places in the world — from the comfort of their own living rooms. From South African wildlife reserves to the volcanoes in Iceland to Machu Picchu in Peru and Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. As the Gen Z’ers might say, Target has gotten a bit of a glow-up and it seems to be paying off. In August, the company reported that sales grew about 3% in its last fiscal quarter. Shares also … Read more
A Sydney landlord has advertised an enclosed balcony for rent at $969 a month, as the dire state of Australia’s housing market is laid bare. The Facebook Marketplace listing describes the balcony in Haymarket in Sydney’s inner suburbs as a “sunny room” that is fit to accommodate one person. Images show the room decked out … Read more
It’s a real jolt to the system. New Yorkers have never been forced to pay this much for coffee, as inflation forces Gotham’s grounds merchants to jack their prices ever higher in an effort to keep up with the joe-neses. And yet, a few brave bean depots in the Big Apple are quietly pushing back … Read more