California’s best sandwich shop revealed — but there’s an unexpected twist

California’s best sandwich shop revealed — but there’s an unexpected twist

A Los Angeles sandwich shop has been crowned the best in California — but fans of cold cuts should cover their eyes. Maciel’s Plant Butcher, which whips up vegan-only creations in Highland Park, was named tops in the Golden State and fifth-best in America, according to a recent ranking by Only In Your State. The … Read more

The strange and unexpected baby name trends taking over 2026

The strange and unexpected baby name trends taking over 2026

Forget Junior and Jennifer — 2026 parents are paging through fantasy novels, binging anime, and rewinding reality TV to find baby names that feel like an escape hatch from real life. According to baby-naming bible Nameberry, moms- and dads-to-be are ditching traditional monikers and chasing names that sound magical, mythical, nostalgic — or straight out … Read more

Traditional Brazilian plant shows unexpected strength against arthritis: research

Traditional Brazilian plant shows unexpected strength against arthritis: research

A plant used in Brazilian medicine has scientific potential to help people with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. Researchers tested Joseph’s Coat (Alternanthera littoralis) in lab studies and found it reduced swelling, protected joint tissue, and appeared safe at the doses used. Joseph’s Coat grows naturally along Brazil’s coast. Local communities have traditionally used it to … Read more

Seniors taking multiple medications may suffer unexpected health effects: study

Seniors taking multiple medications may suffer unexpected health effects: study

Older adults discharged from hospitals on multiple medications are less likely to regain independence during rehabilitation, a new study suggests. The Japanese study, published in the journal BMC Geriatrics Dec. 17, explored the effects of polypharmacy — defined as taking six or more regular medications on a regular basis — at a convalescent rehabilitation hospital in Japan. … Read more

Is it really cheaper to visit Disney Tokyo than its US parks? Inside the viral question — and its unexpected answer

Is it really cheaper to visit Disney Tokyo than its US parks? Inside the viral question — and its unexpected answer

The magic of Disney’s got nothin’ on cold, hard math. Disney fanatics are crunching the numbers: Is it really cheaper to visit their Tokyo park than the entertainment juggernaut’s US destinations? Depends on a variety of factors —- like hotel choice, origin of departure, airfare and time of year — not to mention how you’d … Read more

Kate Middleton makes emotional plea about addiction in powerful message — with an unexpected signature

Kate Middleton makes emotional plea about addiction in powerful message — with an unexpected signature

Kate Middleton wants to end the “stigma” around addiction. The Princess of Wales, 43, marked the start of Addiction Awareness Week in the UK on Monday with a rare personal statement where she showed support for people battling addiction and called on others to do the same. “This Addiction Awareness Week, I am, as always, … Read more

This unexpected European city tops list for stress-free getaways: new data

This unexpected European city tops list for stress-free getaways: new data

Looking for a quick escape that feels like a break? According to LateRooms’ new Easy Breaks Index, the best stress-free city to visit right now may not even be on your radar. The index compared 50 popular European cities by flight time, airport-transfer cost and duration, average hotel prices, and how travelers rated each city’s … Read more

Domestic bliss: Newlyweds are venturing to unexpected honeymoon destinations

Domestic bliss: Newlyweds are venturing to unexpected honeymoon destinations

Don’t get it twisted: Hawaii is still planet Earth’s numero uno destination for cooing lovebirds. “Primarily, couples are going to honeymoon destinations like Hawaii and Mexico,” said Sara Margulis, the co-founder and CEO of Honeyfund, a honeymoon registry site that has helped 1.5 million couples fund-raise for romantic getaways. But as more couples seek adventure, … Read more

Tired mom shocked to learn her kids are banned from dentist’s office for this unexpected reason

Tired mom shocked to learn her kids are banned from dentist’s office for this unexpected reason

If you’re a parent, you know all too well how stressful it can be when your little ones aren’t on their best behavior in public. One 32-year-old mom’s feisty little tots not only caused her a few extra grey hairs when they were horsing around in public, but they also got her banned from her … Read more

Sleazy husband got caught cheating by his wife’s friend in the most unexpected way

Sleazy husband got caught cheating by his wife’s friend in the most unexpected way

She logged on for casual scrolling — and instead, got a front-row seat to a marital scandal. A 30-year-old Reddit user made a jaw-dropping discovery while scrolling through one of those infamous Facebook groups for people worried they might be dating the same guy. “I just found my friend’s husband…on an ‘are we dating the … Read more

Nonverbal dementia patient makes breakthrough with unexpected therapy: ‘Such a relief’

Nonverbal dementia patient makes breakthrough with unexpected therapy: ‘Such a relief’

Victoria Garcia is in the advanced stages of dementia, and doesn’t speak much at all. She is being cared for at home in Dapto south of Sydney by her husband Antonio, whom she met when they were teenagers in Spain more than 60 years ago, and her daughter Cecilia Leha. Leha said her mother now … Read more

Hulk Hogan’s family exploring medical malpractice lawsuit after unexpected death, court docs indicate

Hulk Hogan’s family exploring medical malpractice lawsuit after unexpected death, court docs indicate

Hulk Hogan’s family is considering a medical malpractice lawsuit against doctors who treated the late WWE legend before his unexpected death, according to new court documents. Hogan’s wife, Sky Daily, and son, Nick Bollea, filed a petition Tuesday in Pinellas County, Florida, to extend the statute of limitations by 90 days for an investigation into … Read more

Exclusive | Inside Martin Short and Meryl Streep’s relationship on ‘OMITB’ set: ‘Unexpected’

Exclusive | Inside Martin Short and Meryl Streep’s relationship on ‘OMITB’ set: ‘Unexpected’

In this building, Martin Short and Meryl Streep’s chemistry is evident —  just ask “Only Murders in the Building” creator, John Hoffman. The writer shared an inside look into how Short’s Oliver Putnam and Streep’s Loretta Durkin came to be as the Season 5 premiere kicked off on Tuesday, Sept. 9. “This show has miracles … Read more

The Turtles co-founder Mark Volman dead at 78 after ‘brief, unexpected illness’

The Turtles co-founder Mark Volman dead at 78 after ‘brief, unexpected illness’

Mark Volman — founding member of the ’60s rock band The Turtles — has died at age 78. The musician passed away on Sept. 5 following a “brief, unexpected illness” in Nashville, Tenn., his rep said in a statement to People. Mark Volman of The Turtles performs on the Happy Together Tour 2023 at Mayo Center … Read more

Passengers stuck on a delayed flight to Seattle get an unexpected concert from jazz band

Passengers stuck on a delayed flight to Seattle get an unexpected concert from jazz band

Passengers on a flight from St. Louis to Seattle got an unexpected pick-me-up when jazz saxophonist Dave Koz and bandmates held an impromptu jam session in the aisle while the plane was stuck on the tarmac hundreds of miles from their final destination. It happened Aug. 11, when Koz and fellow musicians on the Dave … Read more

I delivered my grandson in the back of my daughter’s car — but then something unexpected happened

I delivered my grandson in the back of my daughter’s car — but then something unexpected happened

A proud grandma says she is ‘thrilled’ after helping deliver her daughter’s baby in the backseat of her car — and also saving his life. Sonja Cook, 46, was letting Shelby and her partner Ryan Butler, 32, and three other children into her house when she heard her daughter shout ‘it’s coming’ from the backseat … Read more

Exclusive | Rhea Perlman on ‘unexpected’ death’ of ‘Cheers’ co-star George Wendt: ‘I don’t think he knew he was that sick’

Exclusive | Rhea Perlman on ‘unexpected’ death’ of ‘Cheers’ co-star George Wendt: ‘I don’t think he knew he was that sick’

Cheers to him.  Rhea Perlman is weighing in on the recent death of her former “Cheers” co-star, George Wendt.  “That was the saddest thing ever, when George passed away,” Perlman, 77, exclusively told The Post while promoting her new Netflix show, “Too Much.”  “Really unexpected. None of us thought he was that sick. And I … Read more

‘Sardine girl summer’ trend has taken off — here’s the unexpected way Gen Z has embraced the fisherman aesthetic

‘Sardine girl summer’ trend has taken off — here’s the unexpected way Gen Z has embraced the fisherman aesthetic

This vibrant, quirky nail trend has reeled in Zoomers — hook, line and sinker. Fishy fads have driven a shocking amount of conversations around style and health this year — and it’s not just Gen-Z buying into them. In an annual report released earlier in 2025, Pinterest speculated that the fisherman aesthetic would take off … Read more

J.J. Spaun’s US Open triumph began with unexpected CVS detour in middle of the night

J.J. Spaun’s US Open triumph began with unexpected CVS detour in middle of the night

Newly minted U.S. Open champion J.J. Spaun was essentially running on fumes before capturing the first major victory of his career Sunday. When speaking to the media at Oakmont following a rollercoaster final round, where he bogeyed five times on the front nine and birdied the final two holes en route to a total score … Read more

Unexpected household item mysteriously appearing in US mailboxes   — here’s why you should leave it there

Unexpected household item mysteriously appearing in US mailboxes   — here’s why you should leave it there

Opened your mailbox lately to find a random household object in with your daily selection of bills and junk? Don’t be creeped out by the mysterious placement, and definitely don’t remove it — your mailman will thank you. Here’s why it’s there: As temps rise, out come the yellowjackets and wasps. And apparently, they’ve got a thing … Read more