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Start your engines Riverside County. NASCAR veteran and road-racing legend Boris Said is behind bombshell plans for “Elsinoring” — a Nürburgring-inspired private motorsports playground near Lake Elsinore where wealthy motorheads can race around a track with 22 turns — then park them at their own luxe “garage villa.” The name…
As “biohacks” like peptides, cold plunges and high-tech wearables grow in popularity, some advocates promote the idea of dramatically extending human life — but others say it’s better to focus on more healthy years rather than living forever. Dr. Annu Navani — chief medical officer at Le Reve Wellness in San Jose,…
This Labor Day, kick your feet up and let the deals work for you. Just days before back-to-school season starts, Labor Day may be your last summer hurrah for major savings. Each year, the federal holiday — which honors American workers and organized labor movements — falls on the first…
From scam guys to cam girls, it’s a wicked world for people looking for love online. Just look at cyber villain du jour, a lousy liar named Daejon Love who allegedly conned at least 26 victims out of more than $1.3 million. How? He posed as a romance-starved player for…
DEAR ABBY: I’m a single mother of an 18-year-old son with autism. I have known “Cliff” for more than 20 years. We live on opposite coasts. I want to be with him and he with me, though he doesn’t want my son to live with us at this time. He…
In 2001, Richard Clarke was perhaps the most experienced person working in the White House. A member of the National Security Council, Clarke had spent 23 years in the executive branch and repeatedly warned about the risk of an attack on US soil by Osama bin Laden’s al-Qaeda. In June…
Beer has a storied history in the United States and was a common beverage in colonial America. Its influence on the nation’s culture remains strong – and a new study found which states appear to be most interested in beer. “Wisconsin is still America’s beer capital,” reported consumer research firm Innerbody Research in…
As AI continues to alter our world, it’s quite literally changing the face of cosmetic surgery. Experts note that prospective patients are increasingly running their faces through artificial intelligence software to “looksmax” their appearance, then asking surgeons to mimic the unreal results. “More patients are bringing in AI-generated images during…
Fangs for the memories. A vintage vampire hunting kit in Florida has sparking a bidding war online thanks to its massive size, rare artifacts and tiny zombie priest carving. The kit, which dates back to the mid-1800s, was discovered by Zev Antiques in Hallandale Beach, just north of Miami, and…
Beer has a storied history in the United States and was a common beverage in colonial America. Its influence on the nation’s culture remains strong – and a new study found which states appear to be most interested in beer. “Wisconsin is still America’s beer capital,” reported consumer research firm Innerbody Research in…
Everyday Americans are growing increasingly annoyed by social media influencer stunts and takeovers at famous landmarks, major events and vacation destinations once prized for the enjoyment, relaxation and serenity they usually bring — all for the sake of a few self-promoting photos, videos and “likes.” From locations as varied as sports stadiums…
Anuska Ikra is dating a player. But her beau isn’t some wannabe Romeo, wooing and doing every cutie from Soho to the Upper East Side. Instead, the Queens native is smitten with Moe, a 20-something NYC salesman, whose fondness for high-octane video games — such as Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated…
The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.This week’s quiz highlights Hollywood health, mountain missions — and a lot more.Can you get all 8 questions right?Give it a…
Beer has a storied history in the United States and was a common beverage in colonial America. Its influence on the nation’s culture remains strong – and a new study found which states appear to be most interested in beer. “Wisconsin is still America’s beer capital,” reported consumer research firm Innerbody Research in…
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for eight years. For the most part, we are happy, but there is one thing that upsets me. He doesn’t like to have people over for social events. In fact, I can’t get him to participate in any social outing without…
Tucker Budzyn, the Michigan-based golden retriever who became one of the internet’s biggest canine stars, has died after a short battle with cancer. He was 8. Tucker’s owner, Courtney Budzyn, revealed that her beloved pooch died on Wednesday — less than a week after she shared he had been diagnosed…
Checkers & Rally’s is leaning into value as Americans remain squeezed by higher everyday expenses, and the fast-food chain’s CEO says consumers’ demand for affordability has intensified over the past couple of years. The chain is offering a $4 Unbeatable Meal Deal, priced at $5 in select markets, as restaurants…
Beer has a storied history in the United States and was a common beverage in colonial America. Its influence on the nation’s culture remains strong – and a new study found which states appear to be most interested in beer. “Wisconsin is still America’s beer capital,” reported consumer research firm Innerbody Research in…
Wall Street’s new guilty pleasure started as a lunchroom debate between pre-calc and chemistry classes. Passing the Torch, a newsletter covering markets, economics, politics and culture, was founded in 2025 by Jasper Gould and Emile Chilingirian, both now 17, while they were sophomores at the prestigious Berkeley Carroll prep school…
The FDA is upgrading an egg recall issued last month to its highest risk level, warning the public that exposure to the eggs could pose serious health risks. On Wednesday, the FDA classified the recall as a Class I, indicating “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the…
It was “armed” and dangerous! Wild footage shows the moment an octopus latched onto a fisherman’s face with an eight-armed death grip — forcing him to club the critter to avoid suffocating. Jesser Cervantes was on wooden dinghy near the Philippines last month when he reeled in the spunky sea…




















