You better ‘Believe’ it. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! museum in San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf is closing after nearly 60 years. The long-running tourist attraction announced Tuesday that its doors will shutter by year’s end — but did not give a specific closing date or a concrete reason for the closure. Sign up for the California … Read more
Vegas, maybe! A year after a widely reported decline in tourism, Las Vegas is showing signs of a rebound. According to new data released by travel provider Priceline, Sin City topped a list of most searched destinations, year-over-year, for this month. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion and culture … Read more
They’re not going down without a bite. California-founded Denny’s is known as “America’s Diner” — but the iconic, breakfast-all-day chain known for it’s Grand Slam combo hasn’t exactly been knocking it out of the park in recent years, with more than 150 underperforming locations benched in recent months. But since their sale to private equity firm … Read more
A woman who was diagnosed with bowel cancer after struggling to go to the toilet for two weeks has been denied surgery. Vicky Mcloughlin, 66, was diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer in November 2024. Her daughter, Chloe, 33, started noticing that Vicky “wasn’t herself” and she later found out she’d been struggling to go … Read more
Legendary actor Tim Curry, known for playing unforgettable oddballs like Dr. Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” died late Tuesday at his Los Angeles home at age 80 No foul play is suspected, law enforcement sources told TMZ, which broke the news Wednesday. Curry’s official cause of death has not been revealed. The Emmy … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My best friend and I got pregnant, each with our first child, with our due dates a week apart. We felt blessed to be going through this amazing experience at the same time. Our babies are now 2 months old. I am adjusting well to motherhood. I feel it’s coming naturally to me. … Read more
Debit or credit? In this economy? Cash-poor and maxed-out consumers are increasingly turning to trendy “buy now, pay later” microloan products to afford everyday necessities — as inflation and the cost of living rise faster than salaries and bank balances. A report from Lending Tree found that 29% of users of popular BNPL brands like Klarna … Read more
It’s spooooooky on Broadway. And not only because of the cost of a glass of wine. Fifteen of 41 houses are dark right now, and those drafty old buildings are being haunted by the ghosts of Cee Cee Bloom, “Queen of Versailles” Jackie Siegel and Lea Michele. But some actual, fictional spirits are inhabiting the … Read more
Stop, in the name of love. NYC’s digital dating-weary singles are increasingly leaning on Big Apple bars to help them facilitate conversations with strangers — there’s a reason why every watering hole from the West Village to Williamsburg seems to suddenly be hosting “love science experiments” or handing out “intention bracelets” at the door. But this … Read more
After decades of supplying props to some of Hollywood’s most iconic films, including “Titanic,” “Forrest Gump” and “Oppenheimer,” History for Hire Prop House recently laid off employees and cut worker hours. “With so much production leaving the United States, it absolutely has affected my business a lot,” says History for Hire Co-Founder Pam Elyea. “I … Read more
Jose Alvarado is enjoying himself following the Knicks’ championship — perhaps a little too much. Early on during the Knicks’ historic playoff run, Alvarado said he would get drunk for eight days straight if they were to win the NBA Finals. “If we win, I’ma be drunk for eight days,” Alvarado said on the “7PM … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. If you’re feeling hot, sticky and just all-around uncomfortable come summer, that’s a problem. There are a few things more frustrating than spending thousands on an HVAC/AC system and finding that it just does … Read more
Lisa Fasone desperately wanted to give her daughter a little brother or sister. But when she and boyfriend, Larry Brastad, started trying, they joined the millions of Americans battling infertility. “I thought I was never going to have another child,” said the 32-year-old woman from McHenry, Ill. told People. “It was an awful feeling.” More … Read more
Many highly independent adults may be masking this serious form of trauma, and their children could be paying the price. While “cereal for breakfast” and “latchkey” kids are often celebrated for their self-reliance, as these kids age into adulthood, particularly parenthood, serious issues can surface. When parents are emotionally unavailable, a child’s independence is not … Read more
Finally some good news about the Third Street Promenade area of Santa Monica, which has seen rampant closures in recent months and years. Mayor Caroline Torosis told the California Post the Entertainment Zone model that allows for open alcohol consumption, adopted in the summer of 2025, is working. “We’re testing out what works and what … Read more
Dave Portnoy is already over the Red Sox. The Barstool Sports founder and diehard Boston sports fan ripped the team after their latest gaffe on Tuesday. “Holy shit this team sucks!” Portnoy wrote on X. “A little league team could have turned that double play. My god this team sucks. SELL THE TEAM! SELL … Read more
Can you find a word? Crossword and word search puzzles are expected to be challenging. But one in particular, designed for children, funny enough, is stumping people left and right, leaving many wondering if it’s even real. In the r/mildlyinfurating forum on Reddit, one user posted a photo of the impossible puzzle, asking other Redditors … Read more
With 40% of adults resolving to drink less alcohol in 2026, according to a recent survey, some may be struggling to find a healthy balance. Health experts agree that each person’s relationship with alcohol is unique, based on history, tolerance and lifestyle. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a Pennsylvania-based oncologist and author of the new book “Eat Your Ice … Read more
She set out to conquer the world’s highest peak — and nearly didn’t make it back. Bianca Adler was left gasping for air after spending nearly four days in Mount Everest’s notorious “Death Zone,” an icy, treacherous stretch so high up, there’s barely enough oxygen to survive for even short periods of time. “I feel … Read more
After a one-year stint in Brooklyn, The New York City Wine & Food Festival will be back in Manhattan this week — potentially giving a much-needed boost to the South Street Seaport. Now in its 18th year, NYCWFF runs this Wednesday through Sunday and has an all-star lineup led by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. As the festival’s … Read more