A cheeseburger, fries and a soda remain one of America’s classic comfort meals, but what Americans pay for that combo depends heavily on where they live, according to the so-called Cheeseburger Index. A new DoorDash State of Local Commerce report, which compares the average price of a cheeseburger, fries and a soda across US cities, found … Read more
The owner of a Southern California food truck was arrested recently for illegally processing an unusually large amount of food stamp transactions, according to photos and a criminal complaint obtained by The California Post. It comes as the state contends with SNAP fraud estimated to be in the tens of millions of dollars. Investigators had … Read more
California pot smokers could soon visit their favorite cannabis lounge, order cannabis-laced food and catch some weed-friendly entertainment after the city of San Francisco moved one step closer to making it legal. Members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 7–4 on Tuesday in the first step to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in the city. … Read more
New York City has had 273 confirmed cases of the notorious “explosive diarrhea” parasite since May 1, The Post has exclusively learned. According to an NYC Health Department spokesperson, the city has seen an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis compared to previous years, with 301 people sickened so far for the entirety of 2026. The … Read more
Spencer Pratt offered up heartfelt detail from his visit to President Donald Trump’s Oval Office — sharing what it meant to bring his son, Gunner, along with him. The reality television star and former Los Angeles mayoral candidate posted a picture of Gunner, 8, posing in front of the president’s empty desk with arms rested … Read more
Cases of a parasite that can cause explosive diarrhea have quickly quadrupled in Michigan, skyrocketing to 681 people on Monday — which is up rom 170 cases in the state less than a week ago. As of the most recent reported numbers, Michigan is by far the hardest-hit state. New York, Illinois, and Texas also … Read more
Around the world, brightly-colored squishy toys marketed as harmless “sensory” gadgets designed to be squeezed, stretched and smushed have surged in popularity. But behind the viral appeal of NeeDoh toys, doctors say a dangerous pattern is emerging — one that is sending children and teens to the hospital with severe burns amid “blood-curdling screams” of … Read more
They’re trying to score. Tinder users in New York City and New Jersey are having a ball with the influx of visitors to MetLife Stadium for the World Cup. The dating app told The Post it has seen a 34% increase in non-local users in the area compared to the same time last year. The … 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
Before the first successful vaccine was developed in 1796, Americans had little protection against deadly infectious diseases like smallpox, measles and diphtheria. Over the next 250 years, vaccines helped eliminate or dramatically reduce many vaccine-preventable infectious diseases, preventing millions of illnesses, infections and deaths. “There is a reason that vaccines are widely considered to be the greatest … Read more
A stomach-churning parasite that causes explosive, watery diarrhea has sickened over 140 people across multiple states — with the highest number of cases in New York. According to the CDC, 145 people ranging in age from 5 to 86 years and from 20 states contracted the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis between May and June 16, with 20 hospitalized. … Read more
California is known for its picturesque scenery, sandy beaches and ideal temperatures, but a new study also suggests the Golden State takes the crown for having the least educated city in the whole country. Visalia in California, famously known as the primary “Gateway to the Sequoias,” is the least educated city in the US, according … Read more
This Fourth of July, patriots can raise their glasses to the nation’s 250th birthday with a pub crawl retracing the actual steps of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Samuel Adams, John Hancock and John Jay and other Founding Fathers. Emmy Award-winning TV travel host Darley Newman visited sites in the original 13 colonies with a … Read more
It’s going to be a salty and sweet summer. A Jersey Shore eatery is making waves for their new spin on a breakfast classic — wrapping a funnel cake around the famous pork roll, egg and cheese sandwich. Boardwalk Bandit in Bradley Beach is whipping up the $16 delicacy, which consists of three slices of pork … Read more
He made a slice of history. A manager at Domino’s earned the title of “World’s Fastest Pizza Maker” when he whipped up three large pies in less than 32 seconds. Richard Delcid of Manassas, Virgina, was honored with the accolade at Domino’s World Fastest Pizza Making Competition in Las Vegas last month. Richard Delcid of … Read more
One flu over the military. The Pentagon is once again requiring recruits across all branches of the military to receive flu vaccines, an exception to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s earlier decision to lift the military’s long-standing annual flu vaccine mandate. This reinstated mandate comes amid news of a flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base … Read more
A recall has been issued for nearly 6,000 pounds of a frozen meatloaf and mashed potato product over an undeclared soy allergen, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). North Dakota-based Power Plate Meals, LLC, recalled about 5,795 pounds of its frozen Meatloaf with Garlic Mashed Potatoes products because of a misbranding … Read more
The mother of the two young girls at the center of the viral women’s restroom confrontation said she’s heartbroken that her daughters have become internet fodder — and felt their father “handled the situation well,” but accused him of exploiting them for attention. Zoe Lavely, the mother of the girls featured in Tyler Brodsky’s widely … Read more
Cases of a devastating STI are on the rise and newborns are at high risk for deadly complications. The deadly and entirely preventable disease has claimed the lives of 42 babies in Australia, and a spike in cases in the US has experts worried about a potential uptick in domestic deaths. Across the US, syphilis … Read more
American travelers in the Middle East are being urged to stay alert as US officials warn that security conditions remain volatile across the region, even as Washington, D.C., and Tehran move toward a tentative agreement aimed at easing the latest crisis. The warning comes as US officials describe a draft agreement with Iran that could reopen the Strait of … Read more