Hawaii health officials have issued multiple brown water advisories across the islands as the state deals with the aftermath of a Kona Low storm. The storm moved through the islands earlier last week, bringing heavy rainfall and runoff that has kept coastal waters contaminated in several areas, the Hawaii Department of Health Clean Water Branch said. Officials … Read more
Lauren Betts’ feet helped UCLA win its first-ever NCAA women’s basketball championship on Sunday. Now, she’s hoping they might just land her a spot on a prestigious TV competition show. Betts, who went viral last month for a choreographed routine she and two of her teammates consistently hit throughout the Bruins’ run to the 2026 … Read more
Some Americans are already locking in their summer travel plans, and this year’s top destination may come as a surprise. New data from AirDNA, which tracks Airbnb and Vrbo listings, shows Jackson Hole, Wyoming, leading the nation in short-term rental bookings for summer 2026, with 45.5% of properties already reserved between June and August, Realtor.com … Read more
In Palm Beach, like any competitively rich retreat, there’s a hierarchy of deluxe hotels. But there is also a rank and order of rooms and suites within those hotels. Mere “rooms” mean the least, while sprawling villas with private pools, and commanding presidential suites tell a very different story. That’s not so different from anywhere … Read more
Tua Tagovailoa and his biggest supporter are looking ahead to the quarterback’s next NFL chapter. Moments after news broke Monday that the Dolphins are releasing the former first-round pick just two years after signing him to a $212.4 million contract extension, Tagovailoa’s wife took to her Instagram Stories to recognize his journey thus far. “I … Read more
It’s not just beauty rest — sleep duration and quality are some of the most powerful indicators of metabolic health. And a new study may have pinpointed exactly how much sleep it takes to keep Type 2 diabetes at bay. Research has long linked sleep duration and insulin resistance, a precursor to diabetes. Now, experts … Read more
The nightlife in Croatia’s second-largest city could soon look quite a bit different for visitors on vacation getaways. The city of Split is proposing a ban on the sale of alcohol between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Licensed venues such as bars, restaurants and nightclubs would remain exempt. Economy Minister Ante Šušnjar announced … Read more
A recent report is shining a light on popular destinations considered the “worst” for tourists to visit because they fall short of the hype they’ve received over the years. Analysts looked at more than 100 tourist attractions around the world and came up with a list of the “worst” destinations that “underwhelm visitors despite their global … Read more
A Texas woman spent over two decades looking for her missing father — only to learn he had been buried just miles from where she lived. Lovetta Little-Smith, 55, a certified nursing assistant from Houston, carried the weight of not knowing what happened to her father, Almond Gene Little, 49, since he disappeared in 1999. … Read more
Anything is pastable. When Forma Pasta Factory first opened its doors in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, in 2019, they never dreamed they’d become America’s top eatery for Italian delivery this year, according to a recent DoorDash report. In fact, they originally planned to forego delivery service altogether. So when the third-party app announced America’s Favorite Delivery Spots … Read more
The newly released 4K version of “Mad Men” on HBO Max was supposed to give viewers an upgraded look at the series. Instead, fans quickly spotted a glaring production mistake where a crew member operating a fake vomit machine is fully visible in one of the show’s earliest and most memorable scenes. The error appears … Read more
It’s being seen in a big way. “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” landed in the No. 1 spot in theaters with its Friday opener, bringing in $8.4 million, according to The Numbers. The heist film, the third installment in the “Now You See Me” franchise, stars Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla … Read more
With new agreements from President Donald Trump promising lower prices on popular weight-loss drugs, the use of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Mounjaro could soon surge even higher — a trend already spreading unevenly across the US, with some states seeing greater uptick than others. Based on insurance claims data from Purple Lab, a Pennsylvania … Read more
Halloween is here, and officials across the country are warning parents and caregivers to keep an eye on their children’s treats. Government and law enforcement officials are advising parents to be extra vigilant when checking the packaging of candy and snacks given out on Halloween, as it’s becoming harder to spot counterfeit candy containing recreational … Read more
Two alleged “narco-banners” that surfaced online this month, which warned Americans to stay out of Mexico’s Los Cabos region, have sparked concern about cartel intimidation tactics, even as local officials insist the signs never existed. The purported messages, signed by a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel known as La Chapiza, threatened violence against U.S. citizens living in … Read more
A wedding proposal is supposed to be the most intimate moment of your life but a viral video has exposed the transactional nature of the gesture at one of the world’s most romantic locations. A clip posted to TikTok reveals several proposal ‘spots’ within meters of each other along the Seine in Paris, featuring variations … Read more
ABC aired a rerun episode of “Celebrity Family Feud” in place of Jimmy Kimmel’s axed late night talk show Wednesday night – and will play “a special in remembrance” of Charlie Kirk during the coveted time slot on Sinclair’s affiliate stations starting Friday. The station pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air “indefinitely” following the comedian’s controversial … Read more
Do you think New York City is romantic? Lots of people have answered, “I do.” Belvedere Castle — perched atop the second-highest natural point in Central Park, Vista Rock — was ranked among the top proposal spots in the world, according to a new study by bridal brand A Diamond Is Forever. It’s listed as … Read more
One state is lovin’ fast food more than the others. New data from QR Code Generator has revealed which states are considered the fast food capitals of America — and which chains are the most popular in each. To figure this out, the team of experts compared the number of popular fast food restaurants in … Read more
When it comes to city living, most people expect the hustle and bustle of traffic and busy sidewalks, but probably don’t think of pests. Orkin has released its latest bedbug report, spotlighting which cities have the biggest infestations. The list is based on both commercial and residential treatment data from metro areas between May 15, 2024, … Read more