Veteran pilot’s final flight included a daredevil stunt that horrified passengers: ‘A very serious matter’

Veteran pilot’s final flight included a daredevil stunt that horrified passengers: ‘A very serious matter’

Was it a descent into madness? An Icelandair pilot has been ripped as reckless after flying a Boeing 757 dangerously low above his hometown to celebrate his retirement, as seen in shocking footage taking off online. “This is not standard practice; this is a very serious matter that we will review internally,” Linda Gunnarsdóttir, a … Read more

April Fools! The most ridiculous stunts of 2026 and freebies that are no joke

April Fools! The most ridiculous stunts of 2026 and freebies that are no joke

Before the proliferation of AI slop, there was April Fools. It’s that time of year when you’re not sure if anything you see online is real. And brands do have a lot of fun with gullible fans. As you scroll throughout the day, you’ll probably come across some products and deals that seem too good … Read more

Space cadet — Stuffed animal dropped from Earth’s stratosphere

Space cadet — Stuffed animal dropped from Earth’s stratosphere

To proudly go where no plushie has gone before. A British tech company dropped a stuffed animal from the Earth’s stratosphere — and are hoping they broke a world record. Emy, a fluffy, 9-ounce, yellow and green creature, traveled 116,419 feet over Kingston, NY, on March 4 via a high-altitude balloon and gently fell back … Read more

Exclusive | Winona Ryder’s ‘Stranger Things’ stunt double reveals she didn’t know key scene before filming

Exclusive | Winona Ryder’s ‘Stranger Things’ stunt double reveals she didn’t know key scene before filming

Joyce Byers is seeing double.  Winona Ryder’s epic takedown of the evil Vecna in the final “Stranger Things” season took a lot of manpower — led by her stunt double, Julia Maggio. “It takes a village to do a scene like that,” she exclusively told The Post. “Stranger Things” aired its series finale on New Year’s … Read more

United Passenger takes six flights in one day for $500 to make Platinum status: ‘A fun challenge’

United Passenger takes six flights in one day for 0 to make Platinum status: ‘A fun challenge’

He ran the miles in record time. A California man devised an ingenious way to achieve United Airline’s coveted Platinum status before the year’s end — by taking six flights in one day for around $500. “It’s cool that it was able to be completed in such a short timeframe!” Stephen, a self-described “aviation geek” … Read more

These are the 5 most deadly TikTok challenges — including one that’s killed over 100 people

These are the 5 most deadly TikTok challenges — including one that’s killed over 100 people

TikTok has long been seen as a breeding ground for dumb stunts, but some challenges are truly hazardous to one’s health. A recent survey found that the blackout challenge is the deadliest of all — killing over 100 people to date. The somber study was conducted by the California-based personal injury firm Omega Law Group, … Read more

Travel influencer shamed for encouraging frivolous ‘lads trip’ to war-torn Afghanistan: ‘Disgrace’

Travel influencer shamed for encouraging frivolous ‘lads trip’ to war-torn Afghanistan: ‘Disgrace’

A holiday in Cambodia has nothing on a getaway in Afghanistan, according to this influencer. A British travel influencer has raised eyebrows after encouraging fellow vacationers to go on boys’ trips to Afghanistan, which he claims has the best kebabs on Earth and majestic mountains that put the Swiss Alps to shame. “It was one … Read more

‘Doing nothing was a lot harder than I thought’: Gen Z is now ‘rawdogging’ boredom — here’s why it’s good for them

‘Doing nothing was a lot harder than I thought’: Gen Z is now ‘rawdogging’ boredom — here’s why it’s good for them

This is putting a lot of effort into being lazy. Generation Zers have devised a new way to mentally detox from omnipresent digital distractions — by undertaking challenges where they do nothing all day, as seen in TikTok clips with thousands of views. Dubbed rawdogging, the practice involves staring into space sans entertainment, sleep or … Read more

I ate the world’s smelliest food — it took three showers to get rid of the stench

I ate the world’s smelliest food — it took three showers to get rid of the stench

He smelt terrible. A Louisiana man had to shower three times to rid himself of the stench of the world’s smelliest food, as detailed in a viral Instagram clip with over 9 million views. “That is by far the most disgusting thing I’ve ever tried in my life,” James Ellingsworth told Jam Press of the … Read more

Hollywood stuntman critically injured on ‘Fast and Furious’ set speaks of miraculous recovery

Hollywood stuntman critically injured on ‘Fast and Furious’ set speaks of miraculous recovery

A Hollywood stuntman left with a broken skull and brain damage after falling 25 feet on the “Fast and Furious” set has spoken for the first time about his miraculous recovery. Joe Watts, 37, has an envious roll of blockbuster credits and was at the top of his profession when five million viewers watched him … Read more

Exclusive | NYC sword swallower goes viral for video of what inside of her throat looks like while performing

Exclusive | NYC sword swallower goes viral for video of what inside of her throat looks like while performing

This video is cutting edge. NYC sword swallower Gin Minsky went viral after filming a video of what it looks like when she shoves an 18-inch blade down her throat. The shocking Instagram clip — which was taken at Columbia University Medical Center in Midtown East — shows the sword moving over her larynx and into her esophagus … Read more

Horsing around teen nearly bites off tongue during dangerous social media ‘tap out’ challenge: ‘His friends were distraught’

Horsing around teen nearly bites off tongue during dangerous social media ‘tap out’ challenge: ‘His friends were distraught’

TikTok has been accused of being a breeding ground for dumb and dangerous stunts, ranging from the “Kool-Aid man challenge” to the more recent #dropthingsonmyfoot game. Recently, UK teen Lucas Howson sustained a brain injury and nearly bit his tongue after partaking in the potentially fatal “tap out” challenge that allegedly proliferated on TikTok. “He … Read more

Influencer accused of exploiting remote ‘cannibal tribe’ for TikTok views: ‘Leave them alone’

Influencer accused of exploiting remote ‘cannibal tribe’ for TikTok views: ‘Leave them alone’

He was eaten alive in the comments. An Irish travel influencer and cloutseeker is being blasted online after using an alleged “cannibal tribe” for a tone-deaf TikTok stunt. “Just tried to make contact with a cannibal tribe,” Dara Tah captioned the clip, which boasts over 17.7 million views on the platform. The thrillseeker frequently shares … Read more

Tom Cruise reveals ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ stunt that ‘almost broke my back’

Tom Cruise reveals ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ stunt that ‘almost broke my back’

It would have really been his final reckoning. Tom Cruise almost broke his back filming a scene in “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.” In Entertainment Weekly’s preview of bonus content from the action film’s digital release, Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie watched the iconic plane fight scene between Ethan Hunt (Cruise) and Gabriel (Esai … Read more

Bride reveals bizarre reason she arrived at her wedding in a hearse — and it’s not because she thinks marriage kills joy

Bride reveals bizarre reason she arrived at her wedding in a hearse — and it’s not because she thinks marriage kills joy

‘Til death do us part. A bride who arrived at her own wedding in a hearse has revealed the reason she was chauffeured to the church in the unorthodox vehicle. Daniela Signor, 33, sparked social media chatter with the morbid stunt when she wed her partner Apollo Scariot, 31, earlier this month near Sao Paulo, … Read more

‘Thunderbolts*’ stuntman reveals embarrassing first interaction with Florence Pugh

‘Thunderbolts*’ stuntman reveals embarrassing first interaction with Florence Pugh

Hey there, Miss Flo. “Thunderbolts*” stunt performer Joe Dryden exclusively told The Post that he had an embarrassing first interaction with the star of Marvel’s new blockbuster movie. He recalled being decked out in a brunette wig, an oversize helmet and glasses to film Bucky Barnes’ (Sebastian Stan) infamous motorcycle scene when he met Pugh, … Read more

‘Thunderbolts*’ stunt performer breaks down Bucky Barnes’ epic motorcycle scene — and the last-minute script addition

‘Thunderbolts*’ stunt performer breaks down Bucky Barnes’ epic motorcycle scene — and the last-minute script addition

Wild ride. Marvel’s “Thunderbolts*” features an epic scene where Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) shows up on a motorcycle to save his allies, including Yelena (Florence Pugh), from Valentina’s (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) agents. Joe Dryden, the stunt performer and coordinator who rode the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 ST in place of Stan, 42, exclusively spoke to The … Read more

‘Thunderbolts*’ and ‘Sinners’ stunt performer reveals which film was more ‘pressure’

‘Thunderbolts*’ and ‘Sinners’ stunt performer reveals which film was more ‘pressure’

Stuntman, assemble. Stunt performer Joe Dryden can brag that he worked on two of the biggest movies now in theaters. Dryden did stunt work on both “Thunderbolts*” and “Sinners” — and is revealing which film was more strenuous for him. “In my particular role, ‘Thunderbolts*,’ there was just a little more pressure there from a performance … Read more

NYC singleton runs Brooklyn Half Marathon in a wedding dress while on the hunt for a husband: ‘He might be at the finish line!’

NYC singleton runs Brooklyn Half Marathon in a wedding dress while on the hunt for a husband: ‘He might be at the finish line!’

Don’t call her a runaway bride. An entrant in Saturday’s Brooklyn Half Marathon was seen running in a wedding gown — but she wasn’t bolting from the altar a la Julia Roberts’ character in the 1999 rom-com. Conversely, Tess Tregellas was on the hunt for a man to say “I do.” “My husband might be … Read more

Jackie Chan, 71, reveals when he’ll retire — and what he’ll keep doing until then: ‘It’s who I am’

Jackie Chan, 71, reveals when he’ll retire — and what he’ll keep doing until then: ‘It’s who I am’

Talk about fearless. Jackie Chan recently revealed when he plans to retire from his decades-long acting career – and it isn’t anytime soon. The “Rush Hour” star opened up about his eventual retirement, or lack thereof, on Tuesday during a new interview with Haute Living about his upcoming movie, “Karate Kid: Legends.” Despite being 71 … Read more