The number of teenage girls identifying as lesbian or bisexual has plunged in just four years, according to new data highlighted by The Washington Post, revealing a dramatic shift in how young Americans describe their sexual orientation and leaving researchers searching for answers. The share of ninth-grade girls identifying as…

On Friday, Oct. 9, severe turbulence hit New York-bound Avianca Flight 42. The Airbus A320 dropped 25,000 feet in a matter of minutes and at least nine people onboard were hospitalized. It’s not in your imagination: extreme turbulence is on the rise. But a handful of companies are developing ingenious…

The viral “wellness darty” (day party) phenomenon has become a nationwide trend this fall semester. Videos of college students chugging Celsius in Lululemon matching sets have been spreading rampant. The kids are replacing marijuana with a runner’s high, leaving post-grads — who remember their college days consisting of substance use…

It’s not even winter yet in Europe, but airlines are already putting new routes on sale for summer 2027, as holidaymakers start planning next year’s sunny escapes. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT A number of carriers have issued schedule updates, including Ryanair, which has announced its first 29 new routes for next summer,…

DEAR ABBY: I went out to run errands, and when I returned home, I found a political sign in our front yard. It seems a candidate asked my husband for a pledge of support, and he agreed to place the sign in our front yard without consulting me. Because of…

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The happiest place on Earth now comes with a much bigger price tag for parkgoers.  Disney quietly jacked up ticket prices this week – pushing its coveted 1-Day “Park Hopper” pass past a whopping $300 for peak weekends. While the multi-park pass is advertised at $280, mandatory fees and an…

The United States is set to celebrate 200 years of commercial rail travel in 2027, and now is the time to plan a trip to see the vast nation from a different perspective. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT From Rocky Mountain crossings and Route 66 adventures to vintage steam trains and hotels made…

Southern California’s premier Scottish festival returned to Ventura County Fairgrounds for its 22nd edition this weekend. The Seaside Highland Games transformed the fairgrounds into an immersive, family-friendly Scottish village. Visitors enjoyed three live entertainment stages featuring Celtic rock and folk bands on Oct. 10, and the festival is still ongoing…

The biggest jump scare from these famous horror movies isn’t the gore – it’s the sticker shock from the most iconic homes.  A new study unmasks the real-world market values of iconic Halloween real estate, ranking cinema’s most famous frightening homes by their bone-chilling price tags. AI video platform Magic…