Californians’ favorite Mexican getaways double down on tourism tax amid cartel carnage

Californians’ favorite Mexican getaways double down on tourism tax amid cartel carnage

Even as cartel carnage continues to cast a shadow, Californians’ favorite Mexican escape is turning up the heat on its tourism tax. A fee that has already pushed this vacation paradise out of “bargain” territory isn’t just sticking around — it’s skyrocketing. The government of Baja California Sur, which includes popular destinations like Los Cabos, … Read more

Mexico beach named best in the world — right before wave of cartel violence at country’s top tourist spots

Mexico beach named best in the world — right before wave of cartel violence at country’s top tourist spots

Following an operation that killed the leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, “El Mencho,” a revolt broke out in Mexico by cartel members — causing chaos across popular tourist areas in the country Sunday. The US State Department has issued shelter in place orders while airlines have canceled flights due to ongoing … Read more

Drunken John Lennon once threatened female partygoer with a knife: ‘I’ll show you violence!’

Drunken John Lennon once threatened female partygoer with a knife: ‘I’ll show you violence!’

Jack Douglas, John Lennon’s producer and pal, is recalling the late musician’s unconventional party trick. Douglas, 80, reflected on attending a gathering alongside Lennon and American social activist, Abbie Hoffman, in New York City in the early 1970s. “They were talking in his apartment. ‘Off the pig.’ They were talking about violence, and he was … Read more

US issues urgent travel advisory for safari destination over risk of ‘terrorist violence’

US issues urgent travel advisory for safari destination over risk of ‘terrorist violence’

The U.S. State Department has issued an increased travel advisory pertaining to Tanzania, adding an “unrest” risk indicator.  The Level 2 advisory was increased to Level 3 on Oct. 31, following the presidential, Parliament and council elections there. “Reconsider travel to Tanzania due to unrest, crime, terrorism and targeting of gay and lesbian individuals,” the advisory says. “Some areas … Read more

‘Narco-banners’ reportedly threaten Americans in vacation hot spot where cartels rule

‘Narco-banners’ reportedly threaten Americans in vacation hot spot where cartels rule

Two alleged “narco-banners” that surfaced online this month, which warned Americans to stay out of Mexico’s Los Cabos region, have sparked concern about cartel intimidation tactics, even as local officials insist the signs never existed. The purported messages, signed by a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel known as La Chapiza, threatened violence against U.S. citizens living in … Read more

Kristen Bell accused of downplaying domestic violence in ‘tone-deaf’ anniversary post to husband Dax Shepard

Kristen Bell accused of downplaying domestic violence in ‘tone-deaf’ anniversary post to husband Dax Shepard

This is the bad place. Kristen Bell is facing backlash online for what she wrote in her “tone-deaf” anniversary post to her husband, Dax Shepard. On Saturday, Bell, 45, shared an Instagram photo of the couple hugging on their bed, with the caption, “Happy 12th wedding anniversary to the man who once said to me: … Read more

Alarming surge in youth gun violence mirrors hollywood’s obsession with firearms: study

Alarming surge in youth gun violence mirrors hollywood’s obsession with firearms: study

Violent movies and real-life murders involving guns and young people could be linked, a new study found.  The rising number of violent gun scenes in blockbuster movies over the last two decades closely mirrors a surge in firearm-related murders among Americans aged 15 to 25 over the same period, concluded researchers at the Annenberg Public … Read more

Demi Lovato’s ex-fiancé Max Ehrich arrested for domestic violence: report

Demi Lovato’s ex-fiancé Max Ehrich arrested for domestic violence: report

Demi Lovato’s ex-fiancé is said to be in serious legal trouble. Actor Max Ehrich, who was engaged to the “Sorry Not Sorry” singer for two months in 2020, was arrested for domestic violence in Florida on Tuesday night, according to TMZ. Max Ehrich and Demi Lovato were engaged for two months in 2020. Instagram/Max Ehrich … Read more

Exclusive | Workplace violence is on the rise in the US, new study reveals

Exclusive | Workplace violence is on the rise in the US, new study reveals

Workplace violence in the US is on the rise this year, a troubling new study found. One in three employees surveyed said they’d witnessed physical altercations in the workplace in the past five years – up from 25% in 2024, according to the HR compliance training company Traliant, which published the June findings on Wednesday.  … Read more

Boyfriend speaks out after Sha’carri Richardson’s domestic violence arrest at airport

Boyfriend speaks out after Sha’carri Richardson’s domestic violence arrest at airport

American sprinter Christian Coleman defended his girlfriend Sha’Carri Richardson after the Olympic track and field star was arrested for domestic violence at the Seattle–Tacoma International Airport last month. During an interview Citius Mag at the 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships, Coleman explained that he didn’t think Richardson should’ve been arrested and that he hates negative narratives … Read more

Jessie Murph sparks outrage over controversial music video depicting domestic violence, pornography

Jessie Murph sparks outrage over controversial music video depicting domestic violence, pornography

Jessie Murph has fans in an uproar. The 20-year-old singer, who has been compared to Amy Winehouse, sparked a social media firestorm over the music video to her risqué new song “1965.” The video, which came out July 18, has been accused of glorifying pornography and domestic violence due to its graphic nature. Jessie Murph … Read more

Most people can’t stand seeing this type of violence on the big screen — with 51% turning away: survey

Most people can’t stand seeing this type of violence on the big screen — with 51% turning away: survey

“Not the dog!” Americans believe that it’s harder to watch animals being killed on-screen than humans, according to new research. A poll of 1,512 US adults sought to uncover their “gore line,” or just how much blood and violence Americans can tolerate when it comes to TV and movies. If “I Am Legend” keeps your … Read more

Drunk passenger arrested at airport after being booted from plane, punching wall outside gate

Drunk passenger arrested at airport after being booted from plane, punching wall outside gate

A 37-year-old man from Western Australia has been arrested after he allegedly became aggressive towards cabin crew and punched a wall outside a boarding gate. The Australian Federal Police charged the Byford man with disorderly behavior following the incident at Perth Airport on March 24. He is expected to appear before Perth Magistrates Court on … Read more

Tom Hanks’ daughter, E.A. Hanks, reveals rocky childhood was filled with ‘violence, deprivation’ and ‘expired food’

Tom Hanks’ daughter, E.A. Hanks, reveals rocky childhood was filled with ‘violence, deprivation’ and ‘expired food’

E.A. Hanks, the daughter of actor Tom Hanks and his first wife Susan Dillingham, has revealed shocking details about her childhood, which she says was filled with “violence” and “deprivation.”  Short for Elizabeth Anne, E.A. opened up about her turbulent early years in her upcoming book, “The 10: A Memoir of Family And The Open … Read more

‘NYPD Blue’ star Kim Delaney won’t be charged for felony assault after allegedly trying to run over her husband

‘NYPD Blue’ star Kim Delaney won’t be charged for felony assault after allegedly trying to run over her husband

Kim Delaney is off the hook following her arrest over an incident with her husband. The “NYPD Blue” alum, 63, will not be charged despite allegedly trying to mow down her significant other, James Morgan, over the weekend. A representative from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office confirmed to The Post on Tuesday that … Read more

Stress and trauma can change your DNA — and the DNA of your kids and grandkids

Stress and trauma can change your DNA — and the DNA of your kids and grandkids

We’ve long known the short-term effects of trauma — headaches, changes in appetite or sleep, fear, anxiety and concentration troubles are just a few. A new study suggests that severe trauma, like that experienced in war, can leave epigenetic “scars” on DNA that endures for generations. In the early 1980s, the Syrian regime carried out … Read more

Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin arrested for domestic violence after dispute with girlfriend

Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin arrested for domestic violence after dispute with girlfriend

Wes Scantlin is facing legal trouble once again. The Puddle of Mudd frontman, 52, was arrested on March 11 in Torrance, California, for domestic violence after police were notified of an alleged fight that occurred at his apartment, according to TMZ.  After speaking with Scantlin and his girlfriend, police determined that the couple’s verbal argument had escalated into … Read more

What is ‘Pure O’ OCD? Luke Combs shares ‘wicked’ disorder that can make you question your sexuality and religion

What is ‘Pure O’ OCD? Luke Combs shares ‘wicked’ disorder that can make you question your sexuality and religion

Luke Combs is lifting the veil on his lifelong battle with a “particularly wicked” form of obsessive-compulsive disorder.  The country music star recently opened up about his battle with Pure Obsessional OCD, or Pure O, which triggers relentless, irrational thoughts — including some that veer into violent territory.  “When it hits, man, it can be … Read more

Ally Lewber breaks silence on James Kennedy’s domestic violence arrest: ‘Taking the time I need’

Ally Lewber breaks silence on James Kennedy’s domestic violence arrest: ‘Taking the time I need’

“Vanderpump Rules” alum Ally Lewber has addressed her boyfriend James Kennedy’s domestic violence arrest. Taking to social media on Saturday, Lewber wrote on her Instagram Story, “Thank you to everyone who has reached out with love and support and for checking on me. I’m okay and taking the time I need right now. I deeply … Read more

‘VPR’ star James Kennedy spotted for 1st time since domestic violence arrest — as ex Raquel Leviss reacts

‘VPR’ star James Kennedy spotted for 1st time since domestic violence arrest — as ex Raquel Leviss reacts

“Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy has been spotted out for the first time since his domestic violence arrest went public. The reality TV star — who is now off the series as Season 12 will feature a new cast — was photographed grabbing an UberEats delivery outside his and girlfriend Ally Lewber’s home in Burbank, … Read more