The Portuguese man o’ war has been making its presence known on beaches from Texas to Florida, as reported by Fox Weather. The small but dangerous sea creature — which is known for its long tentacles and polyps that extend up to 100 feet, according to AL.com, and can deliver a painful sting even weeks … Read more
Rising fuel costs and supply chain hiccups are prompting some companies to pass the costs of war in Iran on to customers. While some US shippers have been transparent about new war-related charges, other fees are not so clear about how the consumer foots the company’s bill. “Companies tend to look for ways to get … Read more
Budget airline AirAsia X is hiking airfare and cutting flights in response to jet fuel shortages amid the war in the Middle East. The Malaysian carrier raised prices by as much as 40% and fuel surcharges by 20%, Bloomberg reported. Group Chief Executive Officer Bo Lingam said in a media briefing on Monday that the … Read more
Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they’ll be slapped with extra surcharges related to the fuel issues in the next months as a result. Some cruise operators are already introducing additional fees on certain trips. StarDream Cruises, headquartered in Malaysia, said it added a daily fuel … Read more
This saucy military supporter heeded the call of booty. An OnlyFans model is supporting the troops in a salacious way by sending X-rated packages to deployed soldiers, complete with free subscriptions and NSFW snaps. “For me, it’s about giving them a distraction and a bit of stress relief while they’re out there,” bombshell Madelynn May, … Read more
Six cruise ships remain trapped in the Persian Gulf due to conflict in the Middle East, forcing cruise lines to cancel a slew of sailings — and leaving the floating havens for relaxation anything but. While a majority of the whopping 15,000 cruise passengers that had been previously stranded in the danger zone have been repatriated, … Read more
United Airlines is slashing flights as soaring fuel prices tied to the Iran war hit U.S. carriers, becoming the first major U.S. airline to announce a cut to capacity after weeks of industry warnings. United CEO Scott Kirby said in a staff memo released Friday that the airline will cut about 5% of capacity by trimming … Read more
Health and Human Service Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has taken aim at Starbucks and Dunkin’ over sugar-loaded coffee drinks — but how much sugar do those drinks actually contain? During an “Eat Real Food” rally in Austin, Texas, on Feb. 26, Kennedy referenced plans to challenge the two brands on the amount of sugar their iced coffee drinks … Read more
Talk about a powerhouse food. Like anything within its radius, food can also be susceptible to the effects of nuclear contamination, even decades after an event. But one food may actually protect against the effects of radiation from an atomic bomb, according to research and stories from those in Nagasaki. One common Japanese food may … Read more
The head chef at the world’s most prestigious restaurant has issued a grovelling apology after dozens of former employees accused him of physical, verbal and psychological abuse — just days before the opening of his highly anticipated $1,500-per-person pop-up in Los Angeles. René Redzepi, who founded Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark, became a culinary superstar after … Read more
Fight or flight. The war in Iran has already caused the cost of plane tickets to rise, experts say. Jet fuel, which accounts for about one-fifth of airlines’ operating expenses, surged a staggering 56% in the days following the initial Feb. 28 US and Israeli strikes on Iran, per CBS News. The Strait of Hormuz, a … Read more
The much-anticipated flag football event involving Tom Brady and other NFL legends and superstars is moving from Saudi Arabia to California after war broke out in the Middle East over the weekend. The Fanatics Flag Football Classic is relocating to Los Angeles, with BMO Stadium likely to serve as the host venue, NFL Network’s Ian … Read more
Getting a bombshell makeover in the Middle East left this siren shellshocked. Alma Verseau, a content creator from Dubai, ran to Iran for the rhinoplasty of her dreams. But when the Twelve-Day War with Israel erupted in the country during her post-op stay last June, there was virtually nowhere for the brunette to run. Verseau shared trending … Read more
The killing of Iran’s tyrannical Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday in an unprecedented joint military attack by the US and Israel called Operation Epic Fury set off widespread celebrations from Iranians around the world — as President Trump said it would give them their “greatest chance” to “take back the country.” Meanwhile, in Iran, … Read more
Judith Wilson of Walnut Creek, California, had been stranded in Dubai for the last few days on a business trip while her husband, Doug, prepared for emergency heart surgery back home. She’d been desperately trying to get out of the Middle East amid the Iran operation. “My husband went to the ER Monday with back pain and was diagnosed … Read more
A British war veteran who lost both his legs in Afghanistan has become the first double above-knee amputee to summit the highest peaks on every continent in the world. World record-breaking mountaineer Hari Budha Magar, MBE, 46, has just summited the highest mountain on Antarctica – the final peak of his epic mission. The Pride … Read more
Clairvoyant Baba Vanga, long believed by devotees to have foreseen events such as 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic, predicted alien visitors and the outbreak of World War III for this year. The blind Bulgarian mystic, who died in 1996 at age 85, was said to have predicted humanity’s first-ever encounter with extraterrestrial life would take … Read more
As the new year dawns, it’s time to talk doomsday, my babies — and no one grips us with grim quite like Nostradamus. Michel de Nostredame, Nostradamus, or Nos if you’re nasty, was a 16th-century astrologer, doctor, enemy of the church and bearded soothsayer who has been credited with foretelling the Great Fire of London, Hitler’s … Read more
A line I get a lot is, “Being a movie critic must be the best job in the world.” You’d think! But Hollywood so often has other ideas. Even considering that there are always far more dogs released annually than winners — check out my best-of-the-year list for those — 2025 was a real doozy. … Read more
The “Christmas Lawyer” was facing the possibility of owing a huge amount of money over a lawsuit that he previously won over a festive Christmas display that was also helping raise money for childhood cancer. The Supreme Court kicked the case to the appellate court. Then everything turned around. Idaho lawyer Jeremy Morris spoke to Fox News … Read more