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Top 10 countries for tourism crowned by travel experts — revealing the US slipped in rank

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Top 10 countries for tourism crowned by travel experts — revealing the US slipped in rank

A new report highlights the destinations where tourism is booming and blooming. The 2026 edition of the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) has just been published, highlighting the places that are increasingly popular among world travelers. Despite shaky economies, geopolitical unrest, and environmental concerns, the report shows that people are traveling … Read more

California city cracks top 3 in America’s best foodie destinations — it’s cheaper than you might think

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California city cracks top 3 in America’s best foodie destinations — it’s cheaper than you might think

There’s more to this town than sourdough. WalletHub has dished up its annual list of America’s best cities for foodies, spotlighting destinations where diners can feast on highly rated fare without spending a small fortune. One Bay Area destination landed at No. 3 — not bad for a place where the cost of living can … Read more

World’s top 10 economy airlines revealed — and only one is U.S. based

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World’s top 10 economy airlines revealed — and only one is U.S. based

Picking the wrong airline can turn into a mid-air nightmare. But it turns out some economy class tickets are actually… kind of dreamy? Aviation consultancy Skytrax has ranked the top economy-class carriers for 2026, listing the world’s best flight experiences based on feedback from annual passenger satisfaction surveys.  Skytrax looked at how the five best … Read more

Struggling SF tourism takes another hit — top attraction closing after almost 60 years

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Struggling SF tourism takes another hit — top attraction closing after almost 60 years

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

Sean McVay’s wife Veronika turns heads in cutout blue top at Rams-Giants game

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Sean McVay’s wife Veronika turns heads in cutout blue top at Rams-Giants game

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay is surely sleeping much easier now that his team has a win under its belt. The Rams dominated the New York Giants at SoFi Stadium on Monday night, cruising to a 28-6 win. Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay looks on during the second quarter of a game … Read more

World’s best airlines for 2026 unveiled — with no US carriers in the top 10

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World’s best airlines for 2026 unveiled — with no US carriers in the top 10

We are not flying high. International air transport ranker Skytrax has ranked the best airlines in the world for 2026 — with Singapore Airlines soaring above the rest while US carriers struggled to get off the ground. Often called the Oscars of Aviation, the 2026 World Airline Awards were announced on September 18 at London’s … Read more

I’m an ENT surgeon— the top 5 habits secretly wrecking your nose and throat

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I’m an ENT surgeon— the top 5 habits secretly wrecking your nose and throat

Sometimes medical advice goes in one ear and out the other. We chug our beloved hot morning beverage of choice, potentially putting our throats at risk for long-term tissue damage. And who among us hasn’t picked a booger, even though it can irritate the sensitive lining of the nose, trigger bleeding and introduce bacteria into … Read more

Exclusive | NY influencer on quest to find America’s top party school — and ‘crazy’ college is winner so far  

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Exclusive | NY influencer on quest to find America’s top party school — and ‘crazy’ college is winner so far  

He’s sober and a judge — of America’s top party schools. Marco Graci, 20, of Valhalla, NY, is hitting frat parties, attending tailgates, doing bar crawls, and crashing on strangers’ couches at 40 campuses across the country in a Herculean effort to rate the nation’s No. 1 party school. He judges them on a scale … Read more

The top 20 ’90s baby names have plummeted in popularity over last three decades

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The top 20 ’90s baby names have plummeted in popularity over last three decades

Throwback baby names? As if!  Much like dinosaurs, hieroglyphics and button-up shoes, a faction of formerly popular first names from the 1990s — names once considered da bomb — are now doomed to extinction, warns a startling new study.  In 2026, they’re outtie 5000.  Names from the 1990s are being deemed de clase, according to a new … Read more

Two California pizzerias ranked top 5 in the world

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Two California pizzerias ranked top 5 in the world

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore? California has earned a double slice of pizza glory, with two Golden State restaurants tying for fifth place among the world’s best pizzerias. Los Angeles’ Pizzeria Sei and San Francisco’s Tony’s Pizza Napoletana both landed at No. 5 in the 2026 50 … Read more

Top California restaurant known for dim sum closes after 27-year-run 

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Top California restaurant known for dim sum closes after 27-year-run 

Even Michelin-praised dumplings can’t survive in a struggling downtown San Francisco. Famed Dim Sum empire Yank Sing is officially throwing in the towel on its sprawling flagship at the Rincon Center — after 27 years of pushing carts and folding dumplings. The retreat from the once-prized Embarcadero-adjacent location is just one more blow to a section … Read more

NYC outskirts crowd out top 6 in America’s 20 Best Suburbs ranking

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NYC outskirts crowd out top 6 in America’s 20 Best Suburbs ranking

Where do New Yorkers go after the rat race is won? While there is nowhere that compares to New York City, the call of the quaint and the quiet, not to mention the lure of lawns and leafy streets, has long drawn urbanites to the outskirts. To help city slickers choose an aspirational outskirt, HGTV … Read more

Top 6 European destinations with the rudest service — according to travelers

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Top 6 European destinations with the rudest service — according to travelers

A traveler may not always be at home or at ease, but in these destinations, feeling unwelcome is underscored. Experts note that what is perceived as all-out rudeness often amounts to cultural differences, a clash rather than intentional cruelty. And that culture clash is equally felt; a poll of European tourism experts found that many … Read more

NYC has spent millions on OnlyFans in 2026, state’s top 5 horniest regions revealed

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NYC has spent millions on OnlyFans in 2026, state’s top 5 horniest regions revealed

Turns out New Yorkers aren’t only fans of the Knicks.  Money is, apparently, no object to horny big spenders in and around the Big Apple, which ranks as New York State’s No. 1 city blowing the most cash on OnlyFans in 2026, per an eye-popping new study. Lusty locals across Gotham are on track to spend $164.3 … Read more

United Airlines suspends all flights to top urban destination

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United Airlines suspends all flights to top urban destination

The world’s largest airline is delaying its return to this popular travel destination until next year. With persisting conflict in the Middle East, United Airlines, among others, suspended flights to Dubai International Airport back in February. United has now revealed it will not resume direct flights to the popular destination until at least March 2027. … Read more

Metrolink’s fare hike is here — why the train is still a top SoCal travel hack as gas prices soar  

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Metrolink’s fare hike is here — why the train is still a top SoCal travel hack as gas prices soar  

Metrolink may be hiking its prices — but to anyone paying for gas in Los Angeles, a ride on Southern California’s regional commuter rail network is still sounding like a big bargain. The agency has announced the first fare bump in thirteen years — amounting to a 14% increase on the average one-way ticket, and by … Read more

I’m a dermatologist — the top 10 things I tell my balding patients

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I’m a dermatologist — the top 10 things I tell my balding patients

Don’t brush off this information. More than 80% of men and women experience some pattern hair loss during their lifetime, according to NYU Langone. And while no single special potion or medical device completely reverses loss of locks due to genetics or age, not all hope is lost when it comes to balding. Dr. Kseniya … Read more

Tommy Paul has 1-word reaction to wife Paige’s US Open crop top look before Alcaraz clash

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Tommy Paul has 1-word reaction to wife Paige’s US Open crop top look before Alcaraz clash

The biggest day of American tennis star Tommy Paul’s summer was when he got married to his longtime girlfriend, Paige Lorenze. The second biggest day of Paul’s summer might be when he faces Carlos Alcaraz in the U.S. Open Round of 16 on Sunday. As good as Paul has been playing lately, no match of … Read more

Glamorous US Open party attended by top tennis stars suddenly under investigation

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A pre-U.S. Open party seemingly has tennis integrity officials calling fault. Several of the sport’s biggest stars attended a bash fronted by Miami restauranteur and club owner Dave Grutman at the Crane Club in NYC, one sponsored by DraftKings — which caused it to be flagged to the International Tennis Integrity Agency, according to tennis … Read more

A to Zealand: Golf, sheep, doomsday preppers, now a top hotel brand — Kiwi country has it all

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Over the last decade or so, New Zealand’s fantasy landscapes have been transformed by twin aristocratic American obsessions: golf and doomsday.  Billionaires and tech oligarchs, half aware of the social destruction their own companies have wrought, bought up tracts of Middle Earth-like terrain to build bug-out bunkers far from potential conflict zones. At the same … Read more