Are they just winging it? New York City: they say if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere — but it might take you extra time to leave. John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport and New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport all ranked in the top 10 worst airports. in the US for … Read more
These tips are anything but booming. Baby Boomers are the worst tippers according to a new survey of over 2,000 Americans, with the generation’s average tip percentage landing at 16.40%, more than two percentage points lower than the national average of 18.85%. Meanwhile, Millennials tip the most, averaging 19.49%, with Gen Z trailing behind at … Read more
Doom and gloom loomed over this bride and groom. Weathering the storms of life together became a literal must for two hapless sweethearts, whose holy matrimony was plagued by severe rain, a seizure, a loss of electricity and a set of false teeth that were accidentally flushed down the toilet — and that’s not even … Read more
Most Gravity Defying Opener: ‘Wicked’ When it was announced that Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo would perform at the Oscars, it was assumed they would sing something from “Wicked,” the film for which they were both nominated. They did, of course. It would be silly to pass up that opportunity. But the women also paid … Read more
All that glitters is golden. The 2025 Golden Globes were held on Sunday, Jan. 5 – marking the annual “fun” awards show, where celebs enjoy drinks and let their hair down in between winning trophies. The 82nd annual Golden Globes, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, aired on CBS (8 p.m.) and streamed on Paramount+. All … Read more
This year marked the worst in over a decade for stomach bug outbreaks on cruise ships docking in the US, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With one day left, 2024 recorded the highest number of stomach virus outbreaks onboard cruises since 2012 — with both years tying … Read more
A self-proclaimed paranormal expert and fortune teller has updated his followers to reveal that World War III is “imminent.” Athos Salomé — known to his followers as the “New Nostradamus” and self-named after the French astrologer and apothecary from the 1500s — claims to have accurately predicted major world events including the coronavirus pandemic, Elon Musk buying X (néeTwitter), and … Read more
Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra has shared his thoughts on “Kraven the Hunter” and “Madame Web” bombing at the box office. Vinciquerra, 70, spoke about the movies during an interview with the Los Angeles Times published Thursday, and admitted that the Aaron Taylor-Johnson-starring Marvel flick “Kraven the Hunter” is “probably the worst launch we had” … Read more
How was your year? The average American rates 2024 as a six out of 10 according to new research. That’s the verdict of a survey of 2,000 Americans, who were asked to rate the year overall out of 10, and which saw respondents vote for a distinctly average 6.1 score overall. The most common score … Read more
Jennifer Lopez went from J.Lo to J.Low, Katy Perry was a fallen idol, and Justin Timberlake couldn’t bring his sexy back. Here are the five worst songs of 2024, from a sad sequel to a hip-hop flop and a cringe collaboration. 1. Jennifer Lopez, “Dear Ben, Pt. II” Jennifer Lopez’s “Dear Ben Pt. II” was … Read more
2024 was a solid TV year overall, but it still had some clunkers. It was a strange year for Hollywood, as many shows were impacted by the 2023 actors and writers strikes. It was the end of an era for big shows like “Yellowstone” and “Blue Bloods,” and there was a tepid second season of … Read more
Whether Christmas brings you warm fuzzy feelings of joy or hair-pulling levels of stress that needs to be numbed, no one could be blamed for enjoying a holiday tipple. But some of the most classic yuletide drinks are a bit naughtier — and nicer — than others, according to Amy Shapiro, a New York City-based registered dietitian … Read more
In New York City, nothing says romance like rodents. The Big Apple is chock full of wild things, from party animals to top dogs, but there’s no bigger beast in the city than rats. And now, the vermin is going viral for invading a lovey-dovey display that took place in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday night. … Read more
These airlines aren’t taking off with their customers. AirHelp Inc. has released its 2024 AirHelp Score report list of the best and worst-performing airlines. The rankings are made based on customer complaints, on-time arrival and departure data, plus feedback from passengers from over 54 countries on the quality of food, comfort and crew service from … Read more
Their airplanes might fly, but time does not. Looking for the most efficient airport experience possible during the stressful holiday travel rush? You might want to avoid Miami International Airport, where travelers waste the most overall time — a whopping 47.1 minutes — in the U.S., according to a survey by flight perk maximization site … Read more
It was a fun night — but you wake up the next morning with a sense of dread, feeling anxious about what you said and did the night before. You may not have even done anything to be embarrassed about, but that “hangxiety” is no joke — and it’s comes down to how alcohol affects … Read more
They’re defying gravity — and testing my patience. The new movie “Wicked,” based on the long-running Broadway show, is doing big business at the domestic box office. Starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the musical “Wizard of Oz” riff is expected to gross more than $100 million over the five-day Thanksgiving holiday weekend, adding to … Read more
Most folks return home from a Disney vacation with a pair of Mickey Mouse ears. Madalyn Monaghan came home to death threats leveled by virtual vultures who were outraged that the mom of two visited the Florida-based oasis sans her brood. “I had people messaging me on Instagram saying really dark and nasty things,” Monaghan, … Read more
While throngs of shoppers descend on stores everywhere in pursuit of the best sales this Black Friday, hordes of plumbers will be dispatched across the nation to deal with the ugly aftermath of those gut-busting Thanksgiving feasts: clogged disposals, pipes, and toilets. Welcome to Brown Friday (yup, it’s named after the color of sewage), the … Read more
No thanks! Psst, you don’t have to go into feast mode just because it’s Thanksgiving. It’s possible to enjoy the indulgent holiday without feeling overstuffed. Stephanie Schiff, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Northwell Huntington Hospital, said that what and when you eat makes all the difference on Thanksgiving. Start your Thanksgiving with a salad to … Read more