America’s first motel — the roadside landmark that helped launch the great American road trip — is looking for a new owner. The historic property in the Central Coast city of San Luis Obispo, home to the original Milestone Mo-Tel, later renamed the Motel Inn, has officially hit the market for the first time in … Read more
They’re getting more beach for their buck. Hitting exotic sands can come as a gut-punch to one’s savings this summer, as travel costs have skyrocketed since 2025, forcing 52% of frequent flyers to forgo a getaway this year. Budgeted globetrotters, however, need not sweat nor fret as the world’s top 10 most luxurious, affordable stays have just been revealed via … Read more
There are certain things a middle-aged man in NYC is expected to do after a divorce, and I did every last one of them. I dated eagerly, profligately — I learned everything there was to know about the apps, and I attacked them hungrily. And I dabbled in the sex party scene New York is famous … Read more
Less than seven months into 2026, the United States has already reached a 35-year high for annual measles cases. As of Tuesday, there are 2,295 confirmed cases across the country, according to Johns Hopkins University’s US measles tracker — which has published the more up-to-date data than the CDC. That surpasses 2025’s record-breaking total of … Read more
Severe weather in Atlanta disrupted flights across the globe this week. phive2015 – stock.adobe.com More than 2,600 flights were canceled or delayed nationwide because of severe thunderstorms in Georgia yesterday. Lightning, fierce winds and heavy rain caused the Federal Aviation Administration to declare an immediate ground stop, temporarily blocking flights to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. … Read more
Everything’s bigger in Texas — including the nightmares. On Thursday, Six Flags Over Texas opened Tormenta: Rampaging Run. It’s the world’s first-ever “giga dive coaster,” a new breed of thrill ride that towers between 300 and 399 feet and dangles riders face-first over the edge. Located in the northeast part of the Lone Start State … Read more
Some couples renovate for resale value. This one is renovated for reach. Paulo Gabriel da Silva Barros and Katyucia Lie Hoshino, recognized as the world’s shortest married couple, are giving fans a tour of the pint-sized paradise they call home in Itapeva, Brazil, on TLC’s new series “Most Extreme Humans.” The show also features a … Read more
Measles only needs a small opening — and it got one. For the second year in a row, cases of measles — known as the world’s most infectious disease — will hit record highs, and 2026 is on track to be substantially worse than 2025. In a matter of weeks, we’re likely to blow past … 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
He’s seeking an “endowment” fund. A North Carolina man with the alleged “world’s smallest penis” is requesting $22,000 from the public to fund an operation that will add inches to his tiny tallywhacker. He posted a phallic financial aid plea on a GoFundMe Page entitled “Help Michael Get Micropenis Enlargement Surgery.” “I am reaching out … Read more
A Spanish travel influencer recently shared his experience at one of the most unique “hotels” that can be found in the Pacific Ocean between Florida and Cuba. Ruben Holgado, a 23-year-old from Barcelona, shared a lengthy video on his YouTube channel in May, which amassed more than 896,000 views, where he calls it the “most … Read more
Pizza lovers, rejoice! One of the best pizzerias on the planet is expanding its footprint in Los Angeles. Pizzeria Sei — recently ranked the No. 2 pizza place in the USA (and the top spot for California) and an impressive No. 9 in the entire world — is set to open a new, larger location … Read more
A traveler infected with the world’s most contagious disease passed through a busy Southern California airport during the summer travel rush, potentially exposing scores of unsuspecting passengers. Los Angeles County health officials are investigating a confirmed measles case involving a person who was infectious while traveling through Hollywood Burbank Airport and visiting a nearby rental … Read more
It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it! The California Post tried the acclaimed cheeseburger at Amboy, ranked ninth in the World’s 101 Best Burgers and the only Los Angeles-based restaurant to crack the prestigious Top 10. Five other LA burgers did, however, make the list of 101. Jason Durrant bites into The … Read more
A woman hopes to match the record of the world’s smallest waist – by wearing a corset for up to 24 hours a day to shrink her middle to 15 inches. Sarah Belle, 50, from Portland, Oregon, first discovered corsets in 2012 while searching for a solution to years of hunching over art projects and … Read more
A chef who left communist Cuba behind is making culinary history in South Florida. Just four months after opening its doors in West Palm Beach, Emelina recently became the first Cuban restaurant in the world to receive a Michelin star — a distinction many chefs spend decades pursuing. For chef and co-owner Osmel Gonzalez, the recognition is … Read more
Sorry, Double-Double devotees. The 2026 ranking of the “World’s 101 Best Burgers” has officially dropped, and while Los Angeles made a killer showing by snagging six coveted spots on the global list, In-N-Out was nowhere to be found. The international ranking, which evaluates the quality of ingredients, burger composition, execution and consistency, crowned London’s Bleecker … Read more
A major meat supplier is shuttering two US plant locations, and experts say it’s bad news for carnivores. JBS USA, a meat-processing company that supplies Costco and BJ’s, as well as grocers such as Food Lion, Weis Markets, WinCo, and Stop & Shop, announced this week that it is closing its operations in Philadelphia and … Read more
Everything is moving so fast in the rainforest, with life pulsing all around: in front, above, and below your feet. The 360-degree cube takes the eye on a deep dive into exotic flora and fauna. Then comes an even deeper dive into the inner workings of trees, the sap pulsing through a usually invisible network. … Read more
These passengers are flying high-falutin’. Prix Versailles has unveiled its list of seven of the world’s most beautiful airports of 2026. The list was put together by Prix Versailles, a series of architectural competitions for airports, campuses, museums and other accomplishments, based on airports that exhibit extraordinary, distinctive architecture. The awards were given with sustainability … Read more