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
The first In-N-Out Burger in Palm Springs is still on track to open despite hitting a slight snag that could potentially delay its long-awaited debut. The Palm Springs Planning Commission on Monday night stalled final approval of the eatery at 1801 E. Palm Canyon Drive in the Smoke Tree Village Shopping Plaza, requesting yet another … Read more
It’s known as the “happiest place on earth,” but for a group of Disneyland guests, a breakdown at the Haunted Mansion turned into an behind-the-scenes look after a ride malfunction forced the lights on and left passengers to navigate their exit alone. The unusual incident, which took place close to the park’s 11 p.m. closing … Read more
Few fashion motifs are as recognizable as Ralph Lauren’s American flag sweater. The designer, who has spent his illustrious, nearly 60-year career transforming Americana into a global lifestyle brand, is now the first individual to curate an official stamp collection in collaboration with the United States Postal Service as part of the country’s 250th anniversary … Read more
WNBA All-Star Angel Reese has added Victoria’s Secret Angel to her résumé. The Chicago Sky forward announced Thursday that she is Victoria’s Secret’s first professional athlete angel and will walk in the iconic lingerie brand’s fashion show in New York City on Oct. 15. Reese models a black bra and matching lace undies while wearing … Read more
A 10-foot statue of rock n’ roll queen Tina Turner was unveiled Saturday in the rural Tennessee community where she grew up — before becoming a Grammy-winning singer, an electrifying stage performer, and one the world’s most recognizable and popular entertainers. The statue was revealed during a ceremony at a park in Brownsville, located about … Read more
Taylor Swift is about to do a “f–king podcast.” After teasing a “VERY special guest” early Monday for the upcoming new episode of the “New Heights Podcast,” the show confirmed that the pop icon and girlfriend of Travis Kelce will appear on the program on Wednesday in a clip released late Monday night. The teaser … Read more
The giant blue aliens are back. And this time, they’re battling a sexy, non-human baddie. The first trailer for “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” the third chapter in director James Cameron’s 16-year-old science-fiction franchise that hits theaters Dec. 19, was unveiled to the press on Monday at Disney’s offices in New York and LA. Neytiri is … Read more
It’s only right that Saquon Barkley and his otherworldly moves are gracing the cover of the next “Madden” video game. Barkley had a superb first season with the Eagles in 2024-25 which culminated in a Super Bowl victory. Through 2,005 rushing yards and 15 total touchdowns, he made many video-game-like moves, but the backwards hurdle … Read more
The handcuffs will come in handy. Italy unveiled its first sex room for prisoners, after a court ruling that said those who are locked up have a right to “intimate meetings.” The consummating chamber was christened on Friday in a pioneering prison in the city of Terni in the central region of Umbria, when an … Read more
This isn’t your mother’s beach getaway, but it is intended to be enjoyed with your mother. A new Caribbean resort development, accurately dubbed South Bank, is elevating family travel in Turks and Caicos. Set along 31 acres of pristine shoreline on the island Providenciales — “Provo” among locals — the nation’s latest luxury residential resort … Read more
He’s all dolled up. Madam Tussauds New York has unveiled a new wax figurine of SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk immortalized in his signature blue jeans, a white Oxford and a navy blazer as part of the museum’s new gallery, The Space Room. Musk’s eerily accurate wax figurine will be on display at Madame … Read more
The world’s smallest Rubik’s Cube might have the world’s highest price tag, too. The fully functional six-sided puzzle cube by Japanese toymaker MegaHouse is so tiny it could fit under a finger nail, and you might need tweezers to solve it. At the price of $5,320 (777,777 yen), the cube was made available for pre-order … Read more
This fashion house is taking home gold in Paris. Rabanne debuted what has been hailed as the world’s “most expensive bag,” made from over 100 18-karat gold medallions, at Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday. The one-of-a-kind handcrafted 1969 Nano bag is worth €250,000, or nearly $280,000, and took 100 hours to create in collaboration with … Read more
New vehicles sold in the US will have to average about 38 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2031 in real-world driving, up from about 29 mpg this year, under new federal rules unveiled Friday by the Biden administration. The final rule will increase fuel economy by 2% per year for model years 2027 to … Read more
They’re on a roll. The Israeli seafood startup Forsea Foods has unveiled a prototype of cell-cultivated freshwater eel — a first of its kind — with plans to introduce it commercially as early as next year. The company believes that sourcing eel from a lab could prevent the wild eel population from becoming extinct. Eel, … Read more
An electric Ram pickup truck with up to 500 miles of range per charge and a battery-powered people-hauling Kia SUV are among the new vehicles being introduced Wednesday at the New York International Auto Show. The two debuts in New York on Wednesday are among only nine automaker press conferences, far short of previous years. … Read more
The next Planet of the Apes movie is coming in focus, with 20th Century Studios confirming the cast for the newly titled Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. The film from director Wes Ball stars Owen Teague, and newly announced castmembers Freya Allen and Peter Macon. It is slated for a 2024 release. Kingdom … Read more