Legendary skateboarder thrown out of LA spot while recreating iconic video game 

Legendary skateboarder thrown out of LA spot while recreating iconic video game 

Even skateboarding legend Tony Hawk isn’t above the law — or at least the security guards at one of Los Angeles’ most iconic public plazas. The 58-year-old pro skater revealed Friday that he was kicked out of Pershing Square while filming a nostalgic tribute to his legendary video game, “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3.” U.S. … Read more

Beloved UES hot spot closing after 42 years — and locals are fuming about what might replace it

Beloved UES hot spot closing after 42 years — and locals are fuming about what might replace it

The Upper East Side is in mourning. After months of will-they-won’t-they speculation, a neighborhood petition, and one seemingly miraculous reprieve, Mezzaluna, the beloved Italian trattoria that has held court on Third Avenue for more than four decades, is finally closing its doors. Its departure comes after the owners opted against a new 10-year lease and … Read more

New $725M mega-hotel breaks ground near LA: ‘Destination spot’

New 5M mega-hotel breaks ground near LA: ‘Destination spot’

Sin City, say your prayers. Southern California’s booming casino scene is about to hit another major jackpot — with a massive $725 million Hard Rock hotel and convention center breaking ground just north of Los Angeles. The move comes after gamblers flocked to an already-built Hard Rock casino opened at the Tejon Pass site in … Read more

Vacation spot slapped with US travel warning over crime, sexual assaults and kidnappings

Vacation spot slapped with US travel warning over crime, sexual assaults and kidnappings

The US State Department has escalated its travel warning for an East African nation popular for its wildlife safaris, urging Americans to reconsider visiting amid heightened health concerns and ongoing security threats. The State Department on Monday raised its travel advisory for Kenya from Level 2, “Exercise Increased Caution,” to Level 3, “Reconsider Travel.” Health … Read more

Dying to climb the Ivy? How to survive the race for a top spot

Dying to climb the Ivy? How to survive the race for a top spot

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Top schools are still hard to get into. The classes of 2031 at Harvard and Columbia will get between 50,000 and 60,000 applicants this fall, and the acceptance rate for those universities is historically … Read more

Troy Aikman speaks out on Joe Buck argument — and hints at ESPN exit: ‘Next landing spot’

Troy Aikman speaks out on Joe Buck argument — and hints at ESPN exit: ‘Next landing spot’

Troy Aikman isn’t denying that there is tension between him and longtime broadcast partner Joe Buck over Aikman’s contract situation. The former Cowboys quarterback, who has been Buck’s NFL booth partner since 2002 and moved with Buck to ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” in 2022, addressed the tension with Buck during an appearance on 96.7 The … Read more

‘Helicopter brain’ could be making you feel sick: How to spot it and what to do

‘Helicopter brain’ could be making you feel sick: How to spot it and what to do

A new analysis of 44 studies has linked “doomscrolling” to higher levels of anxiety and psychological distress — but for some, information overload may also contribute to a phenomenon one neurologist calls “helicopter brain.” The research, published in Frontiers in Psychology, found associations between excessive consumption of negative online content and poorer mental health, although … Read more

Bucc-ee’s bucked from no. 1 spot as America’s favorite convenience store

Bucc-ee’s bucked from no. 1 spot as America’s favorite convenience store

Move over, Buc-ee’s!  In a shocking shift, the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s (ACSI’s) latest convenience store rankings show beloved Buc-ee’s taking a tumble in customer rankings — while a surprising superstore rises to the top.  America’s favorite convenience store for 2026 is Meijer, a Michigan-headquartered retailer -—beating out more than two dozen convenience stores evaluated … Read more

Best Wild West towns in California — and the popular spot that’s a complete fake

Best Wild West towns in California — and the popular spot that’s a complete fake

California may be better known for Hollywood stars, palm trees and bumper-to-bumper traffic, but head off the beaten path and the Golden State can still serve up a serious dose of the Wild West. From abandoned mining camps frozen in time to Gold Rush towns where visitors can ride a stagecoach and belly up to … Read more

Americans issued serious warning to avoid popular tourist spot around October 7 anniversary

Americans issued serious warning to avoid popular tourist spot around October 7 anniversary

US officials are warning Americans to steer clear of a popular tourist island as heightened threats loom around the anniversary of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks on Israel. The US Embassy in Tunisia issued the alert earlier this week concerning Djerba, a major tourist island off Tunisia’s southern coast known for its white-sand beaches and … Read more

Country superstar opening massive Las Vegas honky-tonk in iconic Strip spot — and it will have 7 bars

Country superstar opening massive Las Vegas honky-tonk in iconic Strip spot — and it will have 7 bars

Luke Combs is whipping up a “Hurricane” on the Las Vegas Strip, and coming straight into Blake Shelton’s territory. The country superstar‘s massive Category 10 honky-tonk will officially open Oct. 15 at the Flamingo Las Vegas, transforming the former Margaritaville into a three-story boozy country playground with seven bars, two stages and enough room for … Read more

Quaint cafe ranked California’s best hole-in-the-wall breakfast spot

Quaint cafe ranked California’s best hole-in-the-wall breakfast spot

Come hungry and prepare for a feast. A tiny cafe tucked into California’s Sierra foothills has been crowned the state’s best “hole-in-the-wall” breakfast spot by The Takeout. The online food magazine praised Sonora’s Mandy’s Breakfast House for putting creative spins on classic favorites, all served on hearty plates sure to satisfy even the biggest appetites. … Read more

Oscar-winning film turns humble California grocery store into a tourist hot spot

Oscar-winning film turns humble California grocery store into a tourist hot spot

Erewhon isn’t the only California grocer drawing crowds. A supermarket in a quiet corner of Humboldt County has become an unlikely tourist hot spot after landing a cameo in one of last year’s most buzzed-about movies. Fans of “One Battle After Another” are flocking to the store — and even stopping traffic — for a … Read more

California’s ‘Danish capital of America’ just scored a spot among the nation’s best farmers markets in 2026

California’s ‘Danish capital of America’ just scored a spot among the nation’s best farmers markets in 2026

California’s kitschy “Little Denmark” has another reason to brag. The weekly farmers market in Solvang — the storybook Central Coast wine country town known for its windmills, Danish pastries and European-style streets — has been crowned the second best farmers market in America. Solvang Farmers Market snagged the runner-up spot in Reviewed’s 2026 Readers’ Choice … Read more

Summer remains scorching at steak spot Graciela, where they create flavor magic using only sea salt and charcoal

On Monday before Labor Day, maybe the year’s slowest night for restaurants, new Argentine steakhouse Graciela was still turning tables at 10 p.m. Unlike most TikTok-driven flavor-of-the-month frenzies, Graciela’s instantaneous popularity is 100% deserved. Vegan propaganda aside, New Yorkers crave red meat above all other foods. Graciela delivers the most exciting, overseas-inspired beef since Cote … Read more

Sleeping in on the weekend is actually good for you — but there’s a sweet spot

Slept in on a Saturday? Good for you. Nearly half of US adults aren’t getting the recommended amount of sleep each night, leading some to catch up on their rest over the weekend. But if you feel guilty about waking up an hour or two later, don’t: New research indicates it can actually have some … Read more

Cops remove Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson from NYC hot spot after stepping in during Travis Scott bottle-throwing fight

Cops remove Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson from NYC hot spot after stepping in during Travis Scott bottle-throwing fight

Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson was removed from a star-studded party at Zero Bond, a members-only social club in New York City, for intervening during an altercation that involved rapper Travis Scott on Saturday night, according to TMZ. Clarkson, who’s fresh off helping the Knicks secure their first NBA championship in 53 years, reportedly attempted to … Read more

The coffee sweet spot: How much a day is safe — and linked to heart benefits

The coffee sweet spot: How much a day is safe — and linked to heart benefits

Pour another cup? Science says yes. From reshaping gut bacteria to keeping you young, your morning cup of joe provides a lot when it comes to health. And good news for java junkies: There can even be benefits for the heart — but only if you drink the right amount. A cup of coffee can … Read more

Popular European beaches are now charging visitors for a spot on the sand amid overcrowding

Popular European beaches are now charging visitors for a spot on the sand amid overcrowding

In the wake of record crowds flocking to top European destinations, many sites are implementing fees and visitor limits. Among the countries leading in the use of cash and caps for crowd control is Italy. In Sardinia, several swaths of sand require booking and a small fee. La Pelosa, one of the most photographed beaches … Read more

Olympic reporter went into ‘spiral’ after drunk live TV spot went viral

Olympic reporter went into ‘spiral’ after drunk live TV spot went viral

Danika Mason has revealed the ordeal she went through after her viral live standup at the Winter Olympics. The Australian TV star became the headlines she usually reports on after slurring her words during a segment live on air. She went viral worldwide as she lost focus on the Olympics and instead discussed coffee prices … Read more