DEAR ABBY: A year ago, a supposed friend of mine asked to borrow some money. Her husband had left the country so he could renew his visa to come back and work. They have kids. The wife’s car was repossessed while he was gone, and she had no way to get to work. She borrowed … Read more
The “pumpkin tax” is real. As pumpkin spice lattes top seasonal café menus across the country, a new study reveals that the specialty-flavored items carry an average 8.4% markup over standard versions. That’s up from a 7.4% markup just two years ago — though still down from 2022’s 14.1% spike, when pumpkin harvests were suffering … Read more
Selena Christina Perez gets paid to be hot, but lately she’s been scorching the earth for free. In a recent social media post, the model alleges she’s owed $3,000 for her work with legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath — cash that Perez claims has been missing for over a year. But it isn’t Dame McGrath … Read more
Some soda drinkers may have gotten an unwanted sugar high. Over 77,700 cans of 7Up — labeled Zero Sugar — were voluntarily recalled after finding it was found to contain the sweet ingredient. The voluntary recall was initiated by Utah-based Admiral Beverage Corporation — an independent beverage distributor — back in Aug. However, just days … Read more
People wait all year for the Feast of San Gennaro. Vendors pay thousands of dollars for the chance to be there. And then, almost overnight, Little Italy comes alive. Food stands spring up along 11 blocks, the smell of sausage and peppers fills the air, music spills into the streets and an estimated million people … Read more
It could soon be bye-bye, Bambi on Catalina Island. Nearly all of the popular SoCal tourist spot’s roughly 2,000 mule deer are set to be killed under a controversial plan designed to save native plants — and make the wildfire-prone day-trip destination less combustible. A Los Angeles County judge on Tuesday tentatively rejected opponents’ attempt to … Read more
On one beautiful August night in NYC, disco rose from the dead — and thousands of dancing queens came out to celebrate, including me. Back in the galvanizing genre’s late 1970s heyday, I was just a couple of years too young to squeeze my way into Studio 54, or any of the other clubs that shook … Read more
Olivia Rodrigo is about to put one Southern California park through the ultimate stress test. A staggering 45,000 people are expected to descend on Irvine’s Great Park at the end of this month for the pop princess’ inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival — more than quadruple the crowd the park’s usual concert venue is built … Read more
Gone are the days of simply shelling out for a commoner’s college tuition. Luxury-loving college students — and their well-funded parents — are flocking to interior decorators like Mississippi’s Shelly Gates, who charge up to $20,000 to transform a cinderblock dorm space into a TikTok-worthy study sanctuary. Gates is a former elementary school teacher who … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Most homeowners wait until the last minute to see what’s wrong with their HVAC. If the AC is cooling or the system looks normal, it is easy to assume everything is fine. But that … Read more
Sweltering Miami might not seem like the obvious choice of a vacation destination for a woman battling hot flashes. But menopausal women on the hunt for some relief from the deeply unglamorous chaos of midlife hormones are now willing to pack their roller bags — yes, even for a trip to Florida — to get some … Read more
It’s never rough seas for cruise connoisseur Carol Nicole. Nicole, 47, has been cruising for nearly six years, hitting the seas an impressive 33 times. And as a newly minted travel agent, she guarantees smooth sailing for her clients — and her over 68,000 “cruise besties” she’s dubbed on TikTok. “That’s my whole mission as … Read more
Life isn’t so ruff for Lilo — at least, not anymore. Three years ago, Luce Clark and her partner were traveling through the Indonesian jungle when they spotted a small white pup tumbling through the brush along a busy stretch of road. After being unable to find the family he belonged to, they took him … Read more
More than 11,000 California drivers are being forced to retake the state’s dreaded written DMV exam after officials uncovered mysterious “irregularities” tied to their original tests — or risk having their license yanked. The California Department of Motor Vehicles sent an ominous warning out to drivers who had already passed their exams between July 2025 … Read more
A massive wildfire is ripping through one of Arizona’s most beloved outdoor escapes — torching Forth of July plans for hikers, campers and tourists headed to Sedona’s famed canyon country. The Pocket Fire burning north of Sedona and west of Oak Creek Canyon has exploded to 17,069 acres with 20% containment as of Wednesday morning. More … Read more
They say don’t chase a man for love, but in this dating scene, he may be running alongside you. Forget dating apps and late-night drinks — lonely, but fit, Gen Z and millennials are swapping heels for sneakers and tequila shots for celery juice, as “run-and-raves” are bringing an entirely new social scene to NYC. … Read more
The tail-gatekeepers have spoken. World Cup fever has been gripping fervent soccer fans since mid-June, with revelers fanning out across the region to celebrate. Sure, it’s the first time the soccer tournament has been on US soil in 32 years, but local soccer fans attending a MetLife Stadium match better make sure tailgating is not … Read more
Thousands of hungry folks are out of luck. Over 36,000 DoorDash users have reported platform issues on Tuesday morning according to a Downdetector post. Downdetector offers real-time monitoring and status tracking for thousands of online services. Outage reports began at 9:30 a.m. ET with 73% of the issues happening on the mobile app. About 23% of … Read more
Like a fairytale princess on a magic carpet ride, Dee Vel-Baque’s ready to explore a whole new world of dating. But without a genie to grant her romantic wish, the New Jerseyan’s letting it all ride on the sexy soccer fanatics — and professional athletes, if she’s lucky — in town for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, … Read more
Bronx-native, Greg Armstrong, 62, traces his Knicks fandom back to 1973, the same year the team last won a championship. Now living in Middletown, NY, he’s in his 34th year as a season ticket holder. He told The Post that his earliest memories go back to watching games on Channel 9 with his older brother, … Read more