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'Lord of the Rings' and 'Titanic' star dead at 79
May 5, 2024 | 12:12pmReflecting on his work in the second and third of the fantasy trilogy, Hill said, “I loved every minute of every day that I was on Lord of the Rings.”
Teen chef whips up duck confit for fancy NYC benefit dinner for kids with cancer: 'Proud to be helping'
May 3, 2024 | 1:38pmUpper East Side high schooler Joshua Small, 14, served as the executive chef of his "Youth to Youth" charity dinner at East Harlem's Tastings NYC restaurant Saturday, April 27. The...
I'm the world's oldest female comedian at 89 — I love telling sex jokes and having young guys hit on me
May 1, 2024 | 2:04pmShe's still standing — and doing stand-up.
Starbucks barista breaks down after customer leaves sweet note, huge tip: ‘You deserve it’
April 30, 2024 | 1:16pmThis woman's brew-tiful gesture has TikTok in tears.
I'm on a mission to visit every NYC museum: Here are the most unique and underrated — and the biggest hidden gem
April 29, 2024 | 1:14pm"I think living in New York City is such a privilege of having access to so much history and culture, that not taking advantage of it, kind of feels like...
'Cheeseball Man' draws massive NYC crowd to watch him eat entire jumbo jar
April 29, 2024 | 12:31pmHundreds of astounded onlookers gathered in Manhattan's Union Square Park on Saturday to watch an anonymous 22-year-old man in an orange mask devour an entire jar of cheese balls.
Walmart deli worker vies for US Olympic team — but he's not giving up his day job: 'His work ethic is unmatched'
April 26, 2024 | 4:43pmDylan Beard is on track for Olympic glory.
I'm a hand model in NYC — I'm earning $30K a year just holding things on camera
April 26, 2024 | 11:44amNew York beauty Alexandra Berrocal is as hardworking as any other model in the Big Apple — except that a day on the job doesn’t require much heavy lifting for the...
Peeing on plants is the gardening world’s hot new trend — but there’s a catch
April 25, 2024 | 2:46pmUrine for a real shock. Gardeners are pouring pee onto their plants, saying human urine contains nutrients that make flora thrive. However, simply unzipping your pants and watering your plants...
Dresses and suits are free for teens chasing prom dreams at this NYC shop: 'It's a rite of passage'
April 25, 2024 | 1:21pm"When my students come in, I get excited when they find something and seeing their faces light up because they finally found something, especially if they're underprivileged," one guidance counselor...
I'm marrying my GrubHub delivery driver — it was love at first knock
April 24, 2024 | 10:34amHannah Bullerman was only expecting fried pickles and chicken wings at her doorstep — but love rang instead in the form of a "kind-eyed" GrubHub driver.
Fire crew rescues adorable poodle trapped under home's patio
April 24, 2024 | 9:13amThe Swansea West crew firefighters had to tunnel under the property to reach the pup - after being called out at 7:11 a.m. on Tuesday.
When does old age begin? How increased longevity tricks seniors into thinking they're still young
April 23, 2024 | 5:28pmIt's an age-old question.
Breeding cows that fart less could help curb global warming: new study
April 23, 2024 | 5:01pmNo need to make a stink — controlling bovine flatulence could be key to helping curb global warming.
My name is Taylor Swift and I’ve gone through hell because of it — employers won’t even hire me
April 23, 2024 | 1:12pm"I get called the wee Taylor Swift," says the 5-foot-tall, 19-year-old who shares the global pop star's moniker.
You’re not dreaming: Those 'I’m not a robot' CAPTCHA tests are getting harder
April 23, 2024 | 10:25amThe pesky puzzles are used to ward off bots that crash sites or jeopardize security.
Meet the Long Islander who won $100K playing Candy Crush on the LIRR — now he's gunning for $1M
April 22, 2024 | 1:24pm"The LIRR became a lot sweeter when I began to play Candy Crush Saga. From there, beating levels became a staple in my day," he bragged.
'Miracle' babies who met in the hospital just had a baby of their own
April 21, 2024 | 3:51pm"It was just amazing. The first person he met is the person he's got a baby with," said one proud grandmom.
My Tinder match made a fat joke that 'stung like a dagger' — but I got the best kind of revenge
April 20, 2024 | 9:12pmHe's living well.
Jelly Roll opens recording studio in juvenile detention center where he was incarcerated
April 19, 2024 | 2:21pmJelly Roll helped fund the music studio with proceeds from his Bridgestone Arena headlining show in December