Most people scramble for cover when a storm rolls in. Would you pay to get caught in the middle of one? At QC Spa New York‘s latest attraction, guests are trading their umbrellas for swimsuits and willingly stepping into a simulated downpour, complete with flashes of lightning, booming thunder and sheets of rain. Dubbed “Eye … Read more
Happy Corner Hospitality, which has conquered multiple Manhattan neighborhoods, will next smile on Midtown Madison Avenue. The restaurant group founded by Charlie Levy recently opened its Miami-born, Mediterranean/Middle Eastern flagship, Motek, at 60 W. 57th St. on the throbbing southeast corner of Sixth Avenue. And he’ll soon bring another Happy Corner brand, Yalla Motek, to … Read more
A mom says she’s “lucky to be alive” after a tree trunk smashed into her head during a 50 mph storm. Nina Lunn, 42, was walking through Allestree Park, Derby, on Sunday (10/25) when Storm Boelo sent part of a tree crashing down on her. The teaching assistant suffered a concussion and a bleeding head … Read more
ESPN anchor Hannah Storm shared that she underwent a hysterectomy and is now cancer-free. Storm — who previously beat breast cancer in 2024 — explained that she was hoping to return to work to cover the New York City Marathon on Sunday, but instead will take “a little more time to recover” at home. “This … Read more
The use of sandbags to stop flooding has been around for centuries, with their formal adoption for flood control following their military use in fortifying trenches. Every year, thousands of people rely on sandbags to protect homes, businesses, roads and other structures—especially during tropical storms and hurricane season. But do they actually work at preventing inundation? The short answer is yes. However, … Read more
After 25 years in finance, former Goldman Sachs partner Stacy Polley has been singing a new tune. The banker — a Goldman star who ran their fixed income sales — has taken Broadway by storm, performing a series of highly personal cabaret shows in recent years. Her latest one, set for Thursday at Sony Hall, … Read more
Bean to Long Beach, lately? The SoCal city’s surging coffee culture has catapulted the coastal burg past Los Angeles — and caffeine-loving Seattle, and San Francisco, too — to number four in a new national ranking of the best US cities for those who love a cup of joe. The java jolting news comes via the researchers … Read more
French cuisine has always had a special place in New Yorkers’ hearts. Next month, they’re getting even more options for steak tartare, coq au vin and more. From fine dining in Tribeca to more casual fare from Daniel Boulud, the new offerings will have New Yorkers saying, formidable! “I think French restaurants are so popular … Read more
Severe weather in Atlanta disrupted flights across the globe this week. phive2015 – stock.adobe.com More than 2,600 flights were canceled or delayed nationwide because of severe thunderstorms in Georgia yesterday. Lightning, fierce winds and heavy rain caused the Federal Aviation Administration to declare an immediate ground stop, temporarily blocking flights to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. … Read more
Forget swiping right… A bizarre new AI-powered dating service is sweeping across California college campuses by replacing endless swiping with computer-generated matchmaking that promises to find students more compatible dates. Ditto, a startup founded in 2024 by former UC Berkeley students, is expanding rapidly after ditching the Tinder-style model in favor of an AI-driven system … Read more
Step aside, fellas — all eyes are on the World Cup ladies. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on American soil for the first time in 32 years, the wives and girlfriends of soccer’s biggest names are commanding attention — not just for their supermodel looks or glam style, but because they’ve become … Read more
They throw a mean “check” right hook. It’s April 18 and Max Medley is having an amateur sparring session at the inaugural Interclub chess boxing event at the iconic Gleason’s boxing gym in Dumbo, Brooklyn. As is common with this paradoxical pursuit, the scrimmage had come down to a contest between brains and brawn. As … Read more
There haven’t been a lot of reasons for the Dodgers to be smiling over the past month. After surging out of the gates to a 15-5 record and the best record in baseball, Los Angeles looked like the two-time defending champs who were better than ever. But everything changed over the last four weeks. Dodgers … Read more
Shocking photos show the horrific damage a plane sustained after flying into a severe hailstorm that forced the captain to abort the flight. The Airbus A320 had departed Poland’s Katowice-Pyrzowice Airport on April 21 and was en route to an undisclosed location when the aircraft encountered a violent thunderstorm. The pilot attempted to circumvent the … Read more
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
Actor Jason Momoa said he and his family are safe after evacuating parts of Hawaii as a powerful storm batters the state, unleashing the worst flash floods the island has seen in more than 20 years. The “Aquaman” star somberly revealed on Instagram that he and his family fled Oahu’s North Shore Friday after losing … Read more
Cold, flu and COVID may get the most attention, but a lesser-known, highly contagious virus is taking the West Coast by storm. Wastewater SCAN data show that human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, is rampant in Northern California — specifically San Francisco, Marin, Vallejo, Napa, Novato, Santa Rosa, Sacramento and Davis, per reports. The virus peaked sharply in January and … Read more
NEW YORK – Millions of people across much of the East Coast are under High Wind Alerts, as the final leg of a coast-to-coast storm pounded the entire Eastern Seaboard from Maine to Florida early Friday, threatening to disrupt the busy holiday travel rush. Airports, such as LaGuardia and Teterboro, are already experiencing ground delays between 60 and 90 minutes due to strong winds. … Read more
A skittish dog that ran away from his California home in July was found safe two months later — and roughly 2,000 miles away — thanks to his microchip. Opie, a 5-year-old corgi shepherd mix, ran off from his home during a storm and disappeared for two months. Opie was safely returned to his owner … Read more
Two “unruly” passengers caused a seven-hour flight delay after bum-rushing the cockpit on board an aircraft. The disruptive incident reportedly occurred Monday aboard a flight from Delhi to Mumbai, Jam Press reported. The aircraft had been taxiing on the runway in preparation for departure when the “two attempted to forcefully approach the cockpit and caused a … Read more