Californians looking for a stunning destination to swim might want to consider Lake Anza. It’s about 200 miles away in San Francisco’s East Bay region, and known for its redwoods, oaks and other trees that provide a relaxing, hidden environment. Plus, unlike Lake Tahoe, which receives around 15 million visitors in…

They’re not loving it. McDonald’s is getting flak for supposedly joining other restaurant chains and supermarkets in jumping on the shrinkflation bandwagon. The fired-up conversation was sparked by a Reddit user who shared a side-by-side photo of a small McDonald’s soda and a small blue plastic cup, pointing out how…

Jet lag can ruin vacations, but experts say what you eat and drink can help minimize its effects. Eating meals on your destination’s local schedule and avoiding alcohol are key strategies for travelers. Strategic caffeine use and staying hydrated are crucial, especially with dry cabin air, to combat fatigue. Jet…

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 ballpark battles, costly cities, Trump tee times — and more.Can you get all 8 questions right?Give it…

DEAR ABBY: My unpleasant older sister lives by the creed, “It’s my way or the highway.” As a result, she has no close friends, no husband or partner, no social circle. She was “strongly encouraged” to take early retirement from teaching because she couldn’t get along with her co-workers.  After…

Summer in Italy is practically synonymous with beach days – and with thousands of kilometres of coastline to choose from, the hardest part is deciding where to lay your towel. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT From glamorous stretches of sand to hidden coves and crystal-clear waters, the country is home to some seriously…

Police in San Jose spent one of their nights this week chasing not murder suspects or grab-and-run thieves — but a missing Shetland pony. The police department shared photos and video of the incident that occurred Thursday night, when patrol officers got a call of the tiny horse running on…

Is it Donald Duct? Disney World is facing backlash after guests noticed that the props on the one of the rides was seemingly held together by cheap adhesive. The sticky situation reportedly affected Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a log flume inspired by the 2009 Disney animated film “The Princess and the…

One of the world’s most beloved Asian restaurant chains is expanding in Southern California, with a massive new Orange County location set to open next month — bringing hundreds of jobs with it. Din Tai Fung announced Friday that its newest restaurant will debut at 1401 Brea Mall Lane in…

People desperate to try viral food items are going so far as to pay others to wait in line for them at shops and restaurants. Line sitting, also called line waiting or line standing, has been a common practice in big cities like Los Angeles and New York, where people pay…