Sony Group is raising global prices of its PlayStation 5 consoles, including a $100 increase in the US, marking its second hike in less than a year as the Japanese firm grapples with rising costs of key components such as memory chips. The tech industry’s race to build out artificial intelligence infrastructure has pushed memory makers to favor … Read more
A couple who were fed up with high rent spend $307 a week to live in a hotel room — and save $12k a YEAR. Maranda Bowers, 47, and her husband, John, 40, lived in a two-story, three-bedroom home for $2,300 a month. But in 2023, John had an accident at work where his right … Read more
Meet the year’s best new seafood dish — a Japanese thriller called nabemono. The hot-pot stew, sometimes called “Japan’s bouillabaisse,” is the star of the show at Double Knot, a sceney, jumbo, Japanese restaurant that just opened at 1251 Sixth Avenue (entrance on West 49th Street) on Midtown’s corporate row. As Avra does for Greek … Read more
The mail may soon stop — and not because it’s lost in transit. The cash-strapped United States Postal Service is barreling toward a financial cliff, with Postmaster General David Steiner warning lawmakers the agency could run dry by October — and potentially halt mail delivery altogether by 2027 if Congress doesn’t step in. “At our … Read more
Amtrak riders have something speedy to look forward to. The rail giant revealed the first official look at its new Airo fleet, showing off the high-tech transformation set to make train travel feel luxurious — and ride at 125 miles per hour. Amtrak Airo is described as a “modern passenger experience” which introduces new trains … Read more
The average woman spends $1,639 annually on their wellness, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 women 20-50 years old found that from vitamins to pads and razors, 61% feel like they can’t keep up with all of their hygiene needs, often feeling the need to choose between financial and physical wellness. The average … Read more
Draymond Green isn’t so sure Nico Harrison deserves the never-ending criticism he received for the Luka Doncic trade. The Warriors star called out NBA media members who weren’t on board with the blockbuster deal during an episode of his self-named podcast this week. “So many people crushed Nico for the reasons that he gave [for … Read more
That “fridge cigarette” might be accelerating your cognitive decline. A new study out of Brazil determined that popular sweetening agents in items like Diet Coke could cause the brain to age 62% faster than brains with less exposure. And the numbers are even more startling for younger people and those with diabetes. Over eight years, … Read more
Golfer Jacob Bridgeman added another “life-changing” moment to his growing list on Sunday. The 26-year-old newlywed narrowly edged out Kurt Kitayama and Rory McIlroy by a single stroke to claim the top $4 million prize of the Genesis Invitational, his first PGA Tour triumph since turning pro in 2022. Upon sinking his final putt on … Read more
Anni Kim never thought she’d make the switch from patient bedsides to Botox. An RN with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, she worked as a surgical trauma ICU and rapid response nurse at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH for over seven years — before switching to become an aesthetic injector for board-certified plastic and … Read more
New England’s most unapologetic Patriots fan had a message after the Pats defeated the Texans Sunday to punch their ticket to the AFC title game. “This is our year, our trophy, our title,” Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said in a nearly minute-and-a-half celebration video he posted to X following the 28-16 divisional-round win. The … Read more
Spending ten minutes a day adopting a few good habits could keep you alive for years to come. Publishing in The Lancet, researchers found that the prescription for longevity could be as simple as incorporating three minor changes. While it’s well established that health hinges on the holy trinity of diet, sleep and physical activity, … Read more
He’s turning s–t into gold. A UK dad of four is turning doo into dough by picking up dog poop — a side hustle that he estimates nets him over $32,000 per year. “We were stunned, the customers just started rolling in,” Kyle Newby, 39, told South West News Service of his odiferous side gig. … Read more
movie review 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE Running time: 110 minutes. Rated R (strong bloody violence, gore, graphic nudity, language throughout and brief drug use). In theaters Jan. 16. The final scene of last year’s “28 Years Later” was pretty damn demented, even by the messed-up standards of a postapocalyptic horror series in which … Read more
Good news, slackers — science suggests that you can snooze your way to a longer life. We know that sleep is crucial for repairing the body and brain, boosting immunity, regulating mood and balancing appetite hormones, among other essential functions. Now, researchers from the global insurance provider Vitality and the London School of Economics and … Read more
They like a taste of the rainbow. We’ve come more than a half-century away from the sexual revolution — and well beyond gay, straight or bisexual orientations, individuals continue to explore the scope of their sexuality, Since then, one niche, yet increasingly mainstream section of the sex spectrum has emerged: heteroflexibility. Not to be confused … Read more
While many New Yorkers are thinking about their New Year’s resolutions by creating a vision board or writing down a list of goals for themselves, Hell’s Kitchen resident McKenna Rine is rummaging through her underwear drawer to find the perfect pair to ring in 2026. And not for the dirty reason you might be thinking … Read more
As we look ahead to 2026, numerology offers fascinating perspectives on changes, challenges, and opportunities for personal growth that are on the horizon for us, godly and creaturely humans, as we enter The Year of the Fire Horse. Numerology year According to Hong Kong-based certified counselor and award-winning astrologist Letao Wang, 2026 vibrates with the primal, … Read more
It was a year no food-lover will forget — dramatic, zany and appalling by turns. Business was robust. Confident restaurateurs launched new places almost daily. If any one trend stood out, it was the growing dominance of the “haves” — the large restaurant companies that grew and expanded no matter what the economic trends. Quality Branded … Read more
You’re damned if you do damned if you don’t. With 2026 only a few days away, many are whipping out the Notes app on their phones to jot down goals for the new year — one of them may be to read more. As impressive as you might think it is to say you’ve read … Read more