WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration projected Wednesday that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities will go up by 3.6% beginning in 2027, with some recipients complaining that is not enough to offset soaring prices. The adjustment translates to $75 extra per month for the 73 million people who … Read more
This exercise is about more than arm candy. A buff pair of biceps isn’t just a looksmaxxer must-have — upper-body strength can also clue you in to how well you’ll age. And you don’t need to put on a big performance at your local gym or a high-end longevity center to test yours: Bruno Pontes, … Read more
movie review OTHER MOMMY Running time: 93 minutes. Rated R (some bloody violence and language). In theaters. Please go see other movie. Here’s some critic inside baseball: When a studio screens their film for the press at 6:30 p.m. on a Thursday — well after the public in some cities can already pay to see … Read more
If dropping $25 on a celebrity smoothie wasn’t already enough of a status symbol, Erewhon has found a new way to reward its biggest spenders. The luxury grocery chain — fawned over by influencers, celebs, and wellness fanatics — has taken grocery shopping to a lofty new echelon with its April-launched top-tier “Reserve” membership, which … Read more
California is one step closer to allowing local Disney fans to turn their vehicles into rolling tributes to Mickey, Minnie and Co. State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced Tuesday a new public-private partnership to create a Disneyland-themed specialized license plate that would raise funds for children’s hospitals across the state. The plate is being developed in … Read more
It’s all ears — and chocolate. Just in time for Easter, Costco is selling a 10-pound Giant Chocolate Bunny, and you’ll need a hammer to eat it. The edible bunny is listed on Costco.com at a range of prices depending on local market conditions, with reports as low as $57, while some in-store shoppers have … Read more
Consumers have a bone to pick with the beef industry. High beef prices are the new normal in the US, thanks to a diminishing in size of cattle herds, ongoing drought and a robust demand — and it’s not expected to change any time soon. According to the Consumer Price Index, the average price of … Read more
It’s just plane gross. Flying the friendly — or, more aptly, the filthy — skies is a germaphobe’s worst nightmare, cautions a veteran flight attendant who’s revealing the most unsanitary, dirty and “diabolical” disasters she’s seen at 35,000 feet. “I’m going to tell you all the nastiest things I’ve ever seen on a plane,” Charity Moore, an … Read more
While many people are asleep in the deep of night, some men are searching for ways to boost their bulge. “Our inquiries usually come in around 2 a.m.,” Dr. David Shafer, a Manhattan plastic surgeon, told The Post. “Patients, I think, late at night are Googling, ‘How can I increase the size of my penis?’” … Read more
New year — same old you? From unrealistic weight-loss goals to quests for the ideal soulmate, New Yorkers are charging into 2026 with all kinds of resolutions and big plans, promising ourselves that this will be our year. Bad news: it probably won’t be. Most of us will give up efforts to change within weeks, … Read more
He’s a wizard after all! On Wednesday, Jeff Goldblum’s Madame Tussauds wax statue was unveiled alongside the actor, 73, at the famed New York City museum — and it looked just like him. Goldblum’s wax figure wore a black shirt, pants and matching jacket and rocked his signature black framed glasses. Jeff Goldblum poses with … Read more
It should be illegal for a legal drama to be this terrible. To say that Ryan Murphy’s new series “All’s Fair” has the quality of a Hallmark movie is an insult to the latter. At least Hallmark movies can be entertaining and tonally consistent. “All’s Fair” is awful in a way that’s mind-boggling. Now streaming … Read more
They’re stamping them out. If you’ve ever looked at your passport like a scrapbook of adventures from across the globe, brace yourself: stamps are disappearing. Twenty-nine European countries will begin phasing out physical stamps in favor of digital entry systems, beginning October 12. ChatGPT said: Passport stamps are being phased out as countries adopt digital … Read more
Oprah has long been the ultimate weight loss influencer — but some other stars are coming for her crown. After the former talk show host signed up as a Weight Watchers ambassador, the company signed up a million new members in just a year — and her December 2023 revelation about using GLP-1 drugs inspired … Read more
The actor who famously played the teen caddie attacked by Adam Sandler in the cult classic “Happy Gilmore” is now well into his second successful career — as a neuroscientist on Long Island. The actor who famously played the teen caddie attacked by Adam Sandler in the cult classic “Happy Gilmore” is now well into … Read more
You’re about to be schooled on seriously high prices. A new analysis has revealed the astronomical amount of money needed to live in America’s top school districts, with a household income of more than half a million dollars required to be comfortable in two highly sought-after areas. GOBankingRates took Niche.com’s “2025 Best School Districts in … Read more
Your easy, stress-free day may be going down the toilet. New research has found that the color of your pee could be a clue about how well your body will deal with stress today — but the good news is, it’s a super easy problem to fix. The study’s authors say the simple factor is … Read more
Whata deal! Whataburger, the beloved Texas-based burger chain, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this week — and they’re offering 75-cent burgers all day long on Friday, August 8th. Calling this year’s celebration “bigger, better and beefier than ever,” the Lone Star State fast foodery is discounting their #1, or classic Whataburger, between 11 a.m. and … Read more
Is there a “prime” bedtime? A new study found the average American falls asleep at 11:18 p.m. A new survey of 2,000 general population Americans explored respondents’ nighttime routines and sleep habits — digging into their bedtimes. The results found that the average respondent begins their nighttime routine at 10:15 p.m., taking 21 minutes to … Read more
Fall is coming early to Starbucks. The coffee giant is bringing the beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte back to menus nearly a month before fall even begins. PSL fans will be able to get the iconic autumnal beverage starting Aug. 26, Starbucks announced. Starbucks announced the Pumpkin Spice Latte will return August 26. Starbucks In addition, … Read more