The godfather of European guidebooks says skip to Cork. But Rick Steves is wrong. Ireland’s second city, home to 200,000 residents and the world’s second-largest natural harbor, is having a second coming. It was a long time coming. In the 1700s, it launched the world’s first yacht club. In 1848,…

Being single is ruff. But if you’re one of the many single Americans who own a pet, you’re in luck — science says the road to happiness is paved in paw prints. Researchers analyzed the data of 2,500 British households and found that the psychological benefits of having a furry…

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for 3 1/2 years. Before me, he was known for sleeping around. He has never cheated on me that I am aware of, but when we go to social gatherings (or just out), he flirts with other women. If there is another…

It could be a while for these crocodiles. A Chinese court is trying to auction off 100 tons of live crocodiles for the third time since they were acquired from a bankrupt company, and is struggling to find any interested bidders for the lot of scaly predators. A court in…

Politics, religion, sports, the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show: They don’t hold a candle. Nothing is more controversial than a cruise.  To its devoted boosters, the many virtues of vacationing aboard a gargantuan ship are plain and unambiguous. It’s easy (gluttony at your figure tips). It’s convenient (wake up and…

A doctor in Australia found himself stuck between a rock and a hard place. A Queensland surgeon was reprimanded and slapped with a $10,000 fine for snapping a photo of a coma patient’s penis, which featured a swastika tattoo, and then sharing it in a WhatsApp group chat, according to…

New York is perfect — until it’s not. Then it’s time to take off. Here’s a look at some of the latest and greatest newly unveiled nonstop flight routes to and from the city.  Delta Air Lines (LGA) to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)  Aircraft: Bombardier CRJ-900Round-trip: From $269 …

Stay far away. Half the fun of traveling to an unknown place is crossing it off a travel bucket list and then deciding if you ever want to go back — or not. According to a post in the r/geography subreddit on Reddit, many Americans can quickly rattle off a…

Sometimes the truth hurts. According to relationship expert Blaine Anderson, most people beat around the bush when it comes to expressing how they romantically feel about someone — especially when it’s not good. Even though a person might mean well — doing this often leads to confusion and hurt feelings.…

Here kitty, kitty. For a devoted pet owner, there’s nothing worse than a fur baby getting lost. This one UK woman thankfully found her astray kitty cat — but where she found her was the shocking part. Late last year, Sophie Carty’s worst nightmare came true — her cat Luna…