A former teacher swapped the classroom to earn up to $100,000 a year as a professional cuddler — and only works three hours a day. Ella Love, 51, from New York, ditched her teaching profession after 13 years because it became “stressful” and “overwhelming”. She found out about professional cuddling through an article and took … Read more
LaVar Ball’s still got it. A little over a year after having his right foot amputated, the Big Baller Brand founder showed he can still impress on the hardwood. Ball — the father of LaMelo, Lonzo and Gelo Ball — was spotted repeatedly knocking down shots in a video renowned basketball trainer Lethal Shooter posted … Read more
More than one in five Americans haven’t visited the optometrist in at least a year (22%) and another 15% “can’t remember” the last time they did so, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults looked at how respondents understand the importance of eye health and preventative care, finding that Gen Z is … Read more
Americans are scaling back travel spending this year, with 58% planning to spend less than they did last year, according to new research. The online survey of 2,000 Americans, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of CheapCaribbean Vacations, found that rising costs are reshaping travel habits, with budgets down an average of 23% compared to … Read more
They put the pee-pee in the Big Apple. Public urination violations are soaring across the boroughs, according to bladder-busting new data, revealing a nearly 50% increase in 9-1-1 calls related to the odorous offense since April 2025. It’s an uptick in tinkling that’s more than a wee bit alarming. The NYPD has received over 100 more complaints … Read more
Prince St. Pizza is taking a slice out of Brooklyn. The cult-favorite Manhattan pizza shop, known for its spicy pepperoni squares, is opening a new location across the East River with its first Brooklyn storefront. The doors at the new location at 271 Smith Street will officially open on Thursday, April 23 at 12 p.m. … Read more
Many popular destinations struggling with overtourism and infrastructure issues are aiming to fix those problems in an often unpopular way by enacting new taxes on tourists. The city of Galway, on the west side of Ireland, is widely known for its medieval streets, colorful shopfronts and historical landmarks. It is now considering a tourist tax that … Read more
Things seem serious between Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart and his model girlfriend, Marissa Ayers. Ayers was emotional while discussing her “very transformative year” and her relationship with Dart in a TikTok video on Friday, her 23rd birthday. “I have felt so grateful,” Ayers said in a “get ready with me” video. “I started was sobbing … Read more
Call it a Slurpee shake-up. 7-Eleven is slashing hundreds of stores — and supersizing what’s left — as the convenience giant pivots from quick pit stops to full-on food destinations. Amid a national trend towards better eats and bigger stores from other, growing chains like Wawa, Sheetz and Bu-cee’s, the long-running brand confirmed it will … Read more
Aussies will soon have a new way to get to New York — and in no time flat. Launching in luxury, the world’s first-ever aircraft to travel from Sydney, Australia to New York, New York is poised to make its inaugural flight test in the coming days, announced Qantas Airlines on Sunday of its posh … Read more
Frigid temps and an hour-long wait in a line trailing down Madison Avenue in the East 60’s on a recent Friday afternoon weren’t about to deter Sophie Cohen from her quest. The Downtown-dwelling fashionista was determined to secure a pair of Chanel pony-hair, calfskin and lambskin ballet flats in size 39.5 — which required not just … Read more
These New Yorkers are working themselves to death, literally. Sure, earning an honest living is laudable, but it can also be lethal depending on the occupational hazards that come with the job. And, unfortunately, in and around NYC, the hard workers who wear hard hats have the highest rates of work-related fatalities, per grisly new … Read more
movie review THE DRAMA Running time: 106 minutes. Rated R. In theaters April 3. Good thing it’s called “The Drama.” A nice name like “The Wedding” would be extremely misleading. Even “The Couple” could end up a date-night disaster. Titling this oddity “The Drama” is, at least, not a bait and switch. Still, I wouldn’t be surprised … Read more
As we age, plastic pollution contributes to cancers, heart diseases, infertility and cognitive decline — and now it’s thwarting our chances at being healthy before our lives even begin. A new study from NYU Langone Health partially attributed close to 2 million preterm births in 2018 — about 8% of the world’s total that year — … Read more
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