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Luxury Jewelry, Rat Poison, Meteorite: Report Reveals Strangest Lost Luggage Finds Of 2025 Luxury Jewelry, Rat Poison, Meteorite: Report Reveals Strangest Lost Luggage Finds Of 2025
Luxury Jewelry, Rat Poison, Meteorite: Report Reveals Strangest Lost Luggage Finds Of 2025 A $35,000 Rolex, a fully assembled robot, and a suitcase packed with rat poison are just some of the unusual discoveries found inside lost airline luggage in 2025. Unclaimed Baggage released its 2026 "Found Report" on Thursday, March 5. The annual report highlights valuable items, strange discoveries, and travel trends uncovered from bags never reunited with their owners. The Alabama company is the nation's only retailer that resells, donates, or recycles items from airline luggage after it goes unclaimed for 90 days. "Each year, I am amazed at the treasures discovered in luggage and what …
Soft, Stylish, and Sweater-Season Ready: This Year’s Best Clothing Gifts Soft, Stylish, and Sweater-Season Ready: This Year’s Best Clothing Gifts
Soft, Stylish, and Sweater-Season Ready: This Year’s Best Clothing Gifts Holiday shopping always seems to start the moment the air shifts—first cold snap, first peppermint latte, first time you catch yourself scrolling for gifts instead of answering emails.  Clothing and accessories rise to the top every year because they're personal, cozy, and easy to wrap. And without a doubt sweaters remain the quiet hero of the season. If you’re stuck on what to get someone, a soft knit is still a safe bet. But these four online shops expand the possibilities with gifts that fit very different styles.  Revolve is the place for anyone who keeps up with what’s trendi…
'Baywatch' Is Coming Back: Fox To Reboot Iconic ’90s Series 'Baywatch' Is Coming Back: Fox To Reboot Iconic ’90s Series
'Baywatch' Is Coming Back: Fox To Reboot Iconic ’90s Series Grab the float and cue the slow‑mo run: "Baywatch" is officially headed back to prime time. Fox placed a series order on Tuesday, Sept. 23 for a new, 12-episode take on the lifeguard drama to air in the 2026–27 season, according to multiple media reports. The update comes from Fox Entertainment and Fremantle, which controls the rights to the original franchise. Casting and a premiere date were not announced. The reboot extends a long, wave‑tossed history. "Baywatch" began on NBC in 1989 but was canceled after one season before roaring back in syndication in 1991.  It became a gl…
Popular TV Show E! News Ending Decades-Long Run Popular TV Show E! News Ending Decades-Long Run
Popular TV Show E! News Ending Decades-Long Run After more than three decades of celebrity scoops and red carpet moments, E! News is signing off from television for good.  The iconic nightly entertainment news program will air its final episode as a linear TV show on Thursday, Sept. 25, ending a 34-year run that began in 1991.  The decision, confirmed by a source to The Hollywood Reporter, marks the end of an era for the pop culture staple, though E! News will continue as a digital brand. Staff members were informed of the cancellation Thursday morning, July 24, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Related story - 3 Sh…
Pop Culture Phenom Hulk Hogan, Pro Wrestling’s Biggest Star, Dies Pop Culture Phenom Hulk Hogan, Pro Wrestling’s Biggest Star, Dies
Pop Culture Phenom Hulk Hogan, Pro Wrestling’s Biggest Star, Dies Just as he was larger than life in the ring, Hulk Hogan’s outsized legacy in sports and entertainment will loom for years to come.  Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea and who became a global icon as professional wrestling’s most recognizable figure, has died at 71. The cause of death was cardiac arrest, according to TMZ, which first reported the news. Born in Augusta, Georgia in 1953, the 6-foot-7, 300-pound Hogan launched his wrestling career in 1977 and skyrocketed to fame in the 1980s when he signed with the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE).  With his trademark b…
Fashion Icon Anna Wintour Reportedly Leaving Top US Vogue Role Fashion Icon Anna Wintour Reportedly Leaving Top US Vogue Role
Fashion Icon Anna Wintour Reportedly Leaving Top US Vogue Role Anna Wintour, one of the most powerful icons in the fashion world, is stepping down from her role as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after 37 years of leading the magazine, according to reports. Wintour told Vogue staffers on Thursday, June 26, that she's launching a search for a new "head of editorial content" at American Vogue, CNN reported. The new position will oversee daily operations and bring the US edition in line with other global versions of Vogue, according to Business of Fashion. Wintour, 75, will remain global editorial director of Vogue and chief content officer at Cond…
Great Scott! Marty McFly's Iconic Guitar Is Missing: How You Can Help Find Movie History Great Scott! Marty McFly's Iconic Guitar Is Missing: How You Can Help Find Movie History
Great Scott! Marty McFly's Iconic Guitar Is Missing: How You Can Help Find Movie History A worldwide search is underway for one of the most famous guitars in movie history: the one played by Marty McFly. Gibson has launched a global hunt for the guitar that Michael J. Fox used in the iconic 1985 movie "Back to the Future." The instrument company announced the search in a news release on Tuesday, June 3.  Fox, in his role as McFly, rocked out on the cherry red Gibson ES-345 in the "Enchantment Under the Sea" school dance scene at the crux of the film. Despite going back in time to 1955, McFly played Chuck Berry's 1958 song "Johnny B. Goode," and ended his intense guita…
Easy Button Returns: How Framingham-Based Staples Reimagined 2000s Icon In Social Media Era Easy Button Returns: How Framingham-Based Staples Reimagined 2000s Icon In Social Media Era
Easy Button Returns: How Framingham-Based Staples Reimagined 2000s Icon In Social Media Era Struggling to think of ways to celebrate a 20th birthday or anniversary? For Staples, "that was easy." Staples is reviving its iconic Easy Button used in many advertising campaigns in the 2000s. The office supply retailer based in Framingham, Massachusetts, announced the red button's comeback in a news release on Wednesday, May 28. Originally launched in 2005, the Easy Button was a huge sensation in offices and schools nationwide. The catchphrase, "That was easy," grew into a widely known pop culture reference in the 2000s, far beyond shoppers looking for pens or printers. Staples is tryin…
Tell It To Your Realtor: Taylor Dayne's Former Historic Lloyd Harbor Estate Listed For $2.8M Tell It To Your Realtor: Taylor Dayne's Former Historic Lloyd Harbor Estate Listed For $2.8M
Tell It To Your Realtor: Taylor Dayne's Former Historic Lloyd Harbor Estate Listed For $2.8M It’s not every day you can live like a pop icon, but one lucky buyer just might get the chance. The former Lloyd Harbor estate of Long Island native and chart-topping singer Taylor Dayne has officially hit the market—and it’s already drawing eyes. The historic six-bedroom, five-bathroom Victorian-era stunner at 381 West Neck Road is listed for $2.875 million. Built in 1869 and designed by architect Charles Homer Davis, the 6,600-square-foot home is a certified showstopper, boasting classic Second Empire architecture with Queen Anne flourishes, a mansard roof, a truncated tower, and sprawlin…
America's Top Baby Names Of 2024 Revealed Ahead Of Mother’s Day America's Top Baby Names Of 2024 Revealed Ahead Of Mother’s Day
America's Top Baby Names Of 2024 Revealed Ahead Of Mother’s Day Heavy is the tiny head that wears the crown. Olivia and Liam have once again taken the top spots as America’s most popular baby names, according to a new report released by the Social Security Administration (SSA) just in time for Mother’s Day weekend. The SSA dropped its 2024 Most Popular Baby Names list on Friday, May 9, based on official Social Security card applications from the past year.  The agency has released the rankings every year since 1997, making it one of the most-watched baby name lists in the country. For the sixth straight year, families chose Olivia and Liam in 202…
Chicken Feet, $20K Rolex, Suit Of Armor: The Strangest Lost Luggage Finds Of 2024 Chicken Feet, $20K Rolex, Suit Of Armor: The Strangest Lost Luggage Finds Of 2024
Chicken Feet, $20K Rolex, Suit Of Armor: The Strangest Lost Luggage Finds Of 2024 A $39,000 diamond ring, a full suit of armor, and a bag packed with rocks. Those are just a few of the surprises discovered inside lost luggage in the US in 2024. Unclaimed Baggage released its 2025 "Found Report" on Wednesday, April 9. The annual report is published by the Alabama retailer that resells, donates, or recycles lost luggage and its contents if unclaimed for 90 days. In July 2024 alone, US airlines handled 45.6 million checked bags, according to the federal Department of Transportation. Less than 0.05% were permanently lost. Despite the near-perfect baggage return rate, m…
Blink 182, Hozier Headlining Asbury Park's Sea.Hear.Now Blink 182, Hozier Headlining Asbury Park's Sea.Hear.Now
Blink 182, Hozier Headlining Asbury Park's Sea.Hear.Now Could the Kardashians be making their way to the Jersey Shore? With Travis Barker, Kourtney’s husband, set to headline this year’s Sea.Hear.Now festival, it might be the perfect opportunity for her to experience Asbury Park’s iconic beachfront scene. The two-day music, art, and surfing extravaganza in Asbury Park will be held on Sept. 13 and 14, 2025, and the lineup is stacked with major artists. This year’s headliners include Ireland's Hozier, pop-punk band Blink-182, Lenny Kravitz, and Alabama Shakes, along with performances from LCD Soundsystem, Public Enemy, Spoon, Phantogram, De La So…
Scammers Stole Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets In $600K+ NY-Based Scheme, Prosecutors Say Scammers Stole Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets In $600K+ NY-Based Scheme, Prosecutors Say
Scammers Stole Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets In $600K+ Ny-based Scheme, Prosecutors Say Taylor Swift fans are hoping "Karma" comes to whoever scammed them out of expensive tickets to The Eras Tour. Two people were accused of stealing nearly 1,000 tickets to high-demand events, including the popstar's record-breaking concert tour. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced arrests in the case in a news release on Monday, Mar. 3. Tyrone Rose, 20, of Kingston, Jamaica, and Shamara Simmons, 31, of Queens, NY, were facing charges including grand larceny, conspiracy, and computer tampering.  "These defendants tried to use the popularity of Taylor Swift…
Tri-State 'Jeopardy!' Showdown: NJ, NY Contestants Will Battle It Out Tonight Tri-State 'Jeopardy!' Showdown: NJ, NY Contestants Will Battle It Out Tonight
Tri-State 'Jeopardy!' Showdown: NJ, NY Contestants Will Battle It Out Tonight A fierce tri-state "Jeopardy!" rivalry will take place Thursday night, Dec. 5 Garwood, NJ native Lisa DiLeo will face off against two-time defending "Jeopardy!" champion Stevie Ruiz from Long Island and retired grant writer Dave Bond from West Henrietta, NY. DiLeo, 56, a business support analyst, will make her "Jeopardy!" debut, aiming to dethrone Ruiz, whose two-day winnings are nearing $36,000.  Ruiz, who is making his third appearance, recently defeated Maryland minister Kimberley Debus ($3,000) and retiree Gloria Nastas from Michigan ($2,000) in Wednesday's episode. Bond, 62, who is a…
Game Show Redemption: Elmwood Park Business Owner Wins Big On 'Price Is Right' Game Show Redemption: Elmwood Park Business Owner Wins Big On 'Price Is Right'
Game Show Redemption: Elmwood Park Business Owner Wins Big On 'Price Is Right' Alessandra Curcio said she suffered "game show blackout" when she was told to "Come On Dowwwwwwn" on a recent episode of "The Price is Right." The Elmwood Park resident appeared on the episode which aired Monday, June 3, winning $65,000 in prizes and cash, getting to play the Showcase Showdown, and winning Master Key.  CBS/Price Is Right (Provided by Alessandra Curcio) As part of her prizes, Curcio won a cruise to Margaritaville, a stay in the Bahamas and a trip to the Cook Islands near New Zealand. Curcio's trip out to Los Angeles involved a connection to another iconic game s…
Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In New Canaan Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In New Canaan
Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In New Canaan It was Swiftie Mania day in a Connecticut town after a rumor started that the mega pop queen Taylor Swift was lunching in town with her new boyfriend Travis Kelce. In the heart of Fairfield County, hundreds of teens, moms, and well, guys, turned up in the town. of New Canaan outside the popular Elm Restaurant on Thursday, Oct. 20 where Swift was supposed to be inside dining with boyfriend Kelce (the Kansas City Chiefs tight end), Swift's BFF actor Blake Lively, and Lively's hubby actor Ryan Reynolds who live in neighboring Pound Ridge in Northern Westchester County.  Once the rumor made it…
WATCH: Northborough Teen Wows 'The Voice' Judges With Soulful Take On Rock Hit WATCH: Northborough Teen Wows 'The Voice' Judges With Soulful Take On Rock Hit
Watch: Northborough Teen Wows 'The Voice' Judges With Soulful Take On Rock Hit A 19-year-old Northborough man continued the Worcester County dominance on "The Voice" this week with his powerful rendition of a Kings of Leon hit.  Zach Newbould appeared on Monday's episode, Oct. 3, of the popular NBC singing competition and had two of the judges fighting for him to join their team. Newbould elected to sing "Use Somebody" to show off his raspy, soulful pipes, which got Gwen Stefani and Camila Cabello to spin in their chairs less than a minute into his slowed-down version.  The Voice When Newbould finished, the two female judges scolded Blake Shelton and John Legend f…
Amy Adams Spotted At Jersey Shore Restaurant Amy Adams Spotted At Jersey Shore Restaurant
Amy Adams Spotted At Jersey Shore Restaurant Hollywood actress Amy Adams was spotted dining at a Jersey Shore restaurant last weekend. The sighting at Anjelica's Restaurant was first reported by pop culture Instagram account Deuxmoi, and confirmed by NJ Advance Media. A staff member told NJ.com that Adams was believed to have been visiting a friend, and that patrons noticed her but did not approach her.
Michael Jackson's Iconic Crystal Moonwalk Socks Head To Franklin Lakes Auction Block Michael Jackson's Iconic Crystal Moonwalk Socks Head To Franklin Lakes Auction Block
Michael Jackson's Iconic Crystal Moonwalk Socks Head To Franklin Lakes Auction Block The crystal-studded socks that Michael Jackson wore the first time he ever performed the moonwalk on stage are heading to the auction block in Franklin Lakes. The Gotta Have Rock and Roll auction shop set bidding for the socks at $100,000 beginning Nov. 13. Shop owner Ed Cosinski received the iconic socks six weeks ago from longtime friend of the shop Frank DiLeo, a prolific top executive in the record business, he said. The socks -- estimated between $1 million and $2 million -- are part of the 50-piece "Frank DiLeo Michael Jackson Collection." Michael Jackson - Billie Jean - The Fi…