It was the hero we don’t deserve. An Irish airplane passenger has sworn off flying Aer Lingus after being served the “world’s worst sandwich,” which was almost devoid of filling and scarcely bigger than his thumb. “It lacked the basic quality of what it is to be a sandwich,” Oisín Breen, 40, who works as … Read more
It’s not the worst space invader in the airline industry. Earlier this week, a video went viral showing WestJet passengers crammed into a space so tight their knees extended under the seat in front of them. The clip, posted to Reddit, came on the heels of the Canadian carrier rolling out a fixed recline design in … Read more
New year, same old liver? After all those holiday indulgences, many people feel the need to hit the “reset” button with a detox or cleanse for a fresh-start fix. These practices date back thousands of years — think Cleopatra’s sour donkey milk baths to preserve beauty and youthfulness, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg’s yogurt enemas to … Read more
The food pyramid has been razed and reimagined. In support of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign to “Make America Healthy Again,” the Department of Agriculture has released a new set of dietary guidelines. Announced January 7, these recommendations prioritize proteins and healthy fats while reducing the role of grains. Visually speaking, the guidelines are … Read more
Not every song in 2025 was a winner. Some were overproduced, some were overhyped and some just left us wondering who signed off on them. Here are five songs that, for better or worse, stood out for all the wrong reasons. And for the best, go here. 1. Kanye West, “WW3” For a song named after … 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
2025 had some real stinkers on TV – literally. The “Sex and the City” franchise ended by showing an actual turd in a toilet, for reasons that remain a mystery. It sure wasn’t crucial to the plot. Over on Hulu, Kim Kardashian showed that non-actors really shouldn’t try to follow their Hollywood dreams. Kim Kardashian … Read more
This is not a trend we can get behind. Whether it’s due to pure curiosity, misguided ChatGPT advice or, you know, sex stuff, a shocking number of people end up in the ER every year after putting something up their butt that very much shouldn’t be there. But their secret shame actually isn’t so secret … Read more
Parents of young girls should be careful not to give them a lifetime of insecurity and skincare issues this holiday season — even if it’s on their darling daughters’ wishlists. Gen Alpha — defined as the cohort born from roughly 2013 to 2024 — already spends more on skincare than any other age group, according … Read more
These boozy flight hubs could take the tedium out of your upcoming travel plans. Layovers can be grueling — especially amid Federal Aviation Administration woes caused by the government shutdown — leading countless travelers toward the nearest airport bar to help take the edge off flying. A study by Upgraded Points found which hub makes … Read more
Frequent flyers might not get a kick out of this. Air travel today is no laughing matter, thanks to the recent string of flight delays and cancellations amid the government shutdown. But making matters worse for the few fortunate jet-setters whose planes actually take off are cranky, crying kiddos who ruin the trip for everyone — namely … Read more
This is the worst-case scenario. Finding a nasty roach in your apartment, especially in NYC, is unfortunately a common thing. But how a landlord reacts to it can make or break a tenant’s experience. Sadly, upon moving in, one tenant found dead roaches inside their kitchen cabinets and their landlord’s solution was beyond shocking — … Read more
Not a rosy memory. Rosie O’Donnell wasn’t a fan of having Keanu Reeves on her “Rosie O’Donnell Show” back in the late ’90s. “One of the worst, who, I love the guy, but he’s not good on talk shows: Keanu Reeves,” O’Donnell revealed while on the Australian talk show “Sam Pang Tonight” on Monday. Rosie O’Donnell … Read more
Exposed tendons and bones. Wounds that attract maggots. A foul smell from dead tissue. Even as more potent drugs have hit the streets, the flesh-rotting animal tranquilizer xylazine is still wreaking havoc across the US. Known as “tranq,” the illegal sedative is often mixed with fentanyl to enhance and extend the high. In 2023, 30% … Read more
It ain’t gouda news. A study out of Italy found that nearly all dairy products contain microplastics — and there are way more in cheese than in regular old milk. But not all cheese is created equal: Some varieties have more particles than others. A study out of Italy found that nearly all dairy products … Read more
Is your back getting on your nerves? Your spine provides structural support, enables mobility and flexibility and protects your spinal cord, which facilitates communication between your brain and the rest of your body. It’s easy to screw up your spine with everyday activities, especially if you have bad posture, a sedentary lifestyle and poor technique … Read more
Ex-NFL star Robert Griffin III got into a terrifying car accident on Friday, he revealed on X. “Just got in the worst car accident of our lives with my wife and kids in Fort Worth, Texas,” Griffin posted. “Scary crash, ricocheted off the highway divider multiple times, blown both front tires. Thankful to God that … Read more
“One Battle After Another” is a new Warner Bros. movie out this weekend starring Leonardo DiCaprio. It’s also a bang-on description of the non-stop pummeling that one of WB’s rival studios, Disney, has endured all year long. Check your tires! The House of Mouse is roadkill. From audience franchise fatigue to creative incompetence to multiple … Read more
Country singer Spencer Hatcher remembered his mother as his “biggest fan” as he broke his silence weeks after she was murdered during a home invasion in Virginia. In a video posted to his Instagram page on Sept. 9, Hatcher thanked his fans for the “love and support” shown towards his family during the time he … Read more
Complaining about NYC’s airports is a local pastime — but how bad are they, really? A new J.D. Power survey found that while overall passenger satisfaction at U.S. and Canadian airports is on the rise, the news here at home is more of a mixed bag. According to the numbers, overall scores have improved significantly — … Read more