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NY Eatery Ranks First On Yelp’s Top 100 US Restaurants For 2026 NY Eatery Ranks First On Yelp’s Top 100 US Restaurants For 2026
NY Eatery Ranks First On Yelp’s Top 100 US Restaurants For 2026 If you’re a fan of fine dining or just great eats, Yelp’s 2026 rankings of the Top 100 US Restaurants are the ultimate guide.  This year, the No. 1 spot goes to Ci Siamo, a modern Italian restaurant located in New York City. Yelp says the rankings are based on a combination of factors, including community reviews, ratings, and the volume of feedback. The list highlights a diverse mix of dining styles, from upscale eateries to budget-friendly gems across 34 states. Top 10 Restaurants Of 2026 Ci Siamo – Manhattan, New York: A modern Italian restaurant that wows diners with wood-f…
Senior Deaths Prompt Urgent Recall Of Bed Rails: What To Know Senior Deaths Prompt Urgent Recall Of Bed Rails: What To Know
Senior Deaths Prompt Urgent Recall Of Bed Rails: What To Know More than 120,000 bed rails are being recalled after two deaths were linked to a dangerous entrapment hazard, federal officials said. Vive Health is recalling about 122,000 adult portable bed rails, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, March 26. The recall includes three models: the Vive Health Compact Bed Rail, Bed Rail Collection V, and units of model LVA1024 purchased on or before Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. The products pose a risk because users can become trapped within the rail or between the rail and the mattress, creating a serious risk of asphyxiation. Viv…
Foreclosures Surge 20% In 12th Straight Month Of Annual Increases, New Data Shows Foreclosures Surge 20% In 12th Straight Month Of Annual Increases, New Data Shows
Foreclosures Surge 20% In 12th Straight Month Of Annual Increases, New Data Shows Foreclosures surged across the US in February, marking the twelfth straight month of annual increases amid an ongoing housing affordability crisis, according to new data. There were 38,840 properties with foreclosure filings nationwide in February, real estate analytics firm ATTOM said in a report released on Thursday, March 12. That was up 20% from February 2025. ATTOM CEO Rob Barber said the latest numbers reflect a rise in foreclosures after several years of unusually low levels. "Foreclosure activity in February marked the twelfth consecutive month of annual increases, extending a…
Worst Winter Storm In Years Slams Northeast: Latest Snowfall, Ice, Power Outage Numbers Worst Winter Storm In Years Slams Northeast: Latest Snowfall, Ice, Power Outage Numbers
Worst Winter Storm In Years Slams Northeast: Latest Snowfall, Ice, Power Outage Numbers A sprawling, dangerous storm is pounding the Northeast with heavy snow, crippling ice, and widespread power outages continuing to grow across dozens of states. The National Weather Service says snow, sleet, and freezing rain will continue through Sunday night, Jan. 25, nto early Monday, Jan. 26, in the worst winter storm in five years. The latest briefing highlights widespread heavy snow across the Mid‑Atlantic and Northeast, with a widespread 8-10 inches of snowfall, and higher totals ranging from 10 to 20 inches expected through the overnight.  Many locations in the New York metropo…
NY Among 5 States Facing Most Severe Flu Activity Right Now NY Among 5 States Facing Most Severe Flu Activity Right Now
NY Among 5 States Facing Most Severe Flu Activity Right Now Flu season is ramping up across the country, with several states now experiencing severe or rising levels of illness, and a fast-spreading “super flu” variant is driving the surge.  The CDC’s latest FluView report for the week ending Saturday, Dec. 13, shows widespread influenza activity in nearly every region, with the Northeast and Mountain West hit especially hard. As of Monday, Dec. 16, the CDC estimated that flu cases are growing or likely growing in 47 states. According to the agency, “very high” flu activity has been detected in  New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Col…
Qdoba Plans Dozens Of NY Restaurants In Major Northeast Expansion Push Qdoba Plans Dozens Of NY Restaurants In Major Northeast Expansion Push
Qdoba Plans Dozens Of NY Restaurants In Major Northeast Expansion Push Qdoba Mexican Eats is planning to add dozens of restaurants across the mid-Atlantic as part of a broader expansion effort. The fast-casual chain said it will open nearly 90 new locations across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, according to a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Qdoba reached deals with regional franchise operators to increase its presence in the Northeast. The move marks one of Qdoba's largest expansion waves as the company competes with rivals like Chipotle and Moe's Southwest Grill. "Proven, multi-brand operators know what works in their portfolios, and t…
Trump Confronts Republicans After Huge Democratic Election Wins: What He Said Trump Confronts Republicans After Huge Democratic Election Wins: What He Said
Trump Confronts Republicans After Huge Democratic Election Wins: What He Said President Donald Trump expressed his anger after Democratic candidates and initiatives scored sweeping election victories nationwide. Trump responded to the widespread GOP defeats in high-profile races during a breakfast with Republican senators on Wednesday, Nov. 5. His comments came hours after massive Democratic victories in highly contested contests in New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia. In a rare admission of defeat, Trump said it was a bad night for his party. "I don't think it was good for Republicans," he said. "I don't think it was good. I'm not sure it was good for anybody."…
6 Million Eggs Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk 6 Million Eggs Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk
6 Million Eggs Recalled Nationwide Over Salmonella Risk A widely sold line of brown eggs is being pulled from stores and kitchens nationwide after federal testing found multiple Salmonella strains at a processing plant.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the recall could widen as distribution tracking continues. Black Sheep Egg Company has voluntarily recalled more than six million eggs distributed between Wednesday, July 9 and Wednesday, Sept. 17. The action covers 12-count and 18-count cartons of Black Sheep Egg Company Free Range Large Grade A Brown Eggs with “Best By” dates from Aug. 22 to Oct. 31, 2025, and UPC codes 8600105…
Update: 1 Killed, 2 Injured In Dallas ICE Facility Shooting Called 'Act Of Targeted Violence' Update: 1 Killed, 2 Injured In Dallas ICE Facility Shooting Called 'Act Of Targeted Violence'
Update: 1 Killed, 2 Injured In Dallas ICE Facility Shooting Called 'Act Of Targeted Violence' This story has been updated. One person was killed and another two injured after being shot at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas, and the suspected gunman is dead after an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said. The attack unfolded Wednesday, Sept. 24, at around 7 a.m. local time, when a sniper opened fire  indiscriminately when a van arrived at an ICE processing center. The Department of Homeland Security is now saying that the person killed and the others injured person were detainees, and that no ICE officers were injured. It had been…
Deadline Nears For Filing Claims In $8.9M Soda Settlement: How To Get Paid Deadline Nears For Filing Claims In $8.9M Soda Settlement: How To Get Paid
Deadline Nears For Filing Claims In $8.9M Soda Settlement: How To Get Paid Poppi drinkers have just days left to claim their share of an $8.9 million settlement over the prebiotic soda brand's "gut healthy" marketing claims. The Texas-based brand, now owned by PepsiCo, agreed to pay nearly $9 million to resolve a class action lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers with health-focused advertising. Poppi denies wrongdoing but agreed to the payout to close the case. The settlement covers anyone who bought any size or flavor of Poppi soda between Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, and Friday, July 18, 2025. Claims must be filed online at poppisettlement.com or by mail…
Recall Targets Costco Tuna Product Linked To Supplier Issue Recall Targets Costco Tuna Product Linked To Supplier Issue
Recall Targets Costco Tuna Product Linked To Supplier Issue A popular raw tuna product sold at Costco stores has been pulled from shelves over concerns it may be contaminated with Listeria. On Saturday, Sept. 20, Western United Fish Company, doing business as Annasea Foods Group, announced a recall of 3,314.7 pounds of Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke.  The move came after the company’s green onion supplier reported a positive Listeria test in ingredients used for the product. The recalled tuna was sold in clear plastic clamshell containers labeled with Costco Item Number 17193, pack date of Sept. 18, and sell by date of Sept. 22.…
Wave Of Teacher Firings, Suspensions Sweeps US Over Charlie Kirk Comments Wave Of Teacher Firings, Suspensions Sweeps US Over Charlie Kirk Comments
Wave Of Teacher Firings, Suspensions Sweeps US Over Charlie Kirk Comments A growing number of teachers across the US are facing suspension or termination after posting controversial comments about conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The fallout from the killing of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder who was shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, Sept. 10, has reached classrooms nationwide.  In the days since, educators in a dozen states have been fired or placed on leave, according to Education Week. Those states are: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, California, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, …
Matthew Dowd Out At MSNBC Following Controversial Remarks On Charlie Kirk Matthew Dowd Out At MSNBC Following Controversial Remarks On Charlie Kirk
Matthew Dowd Out At MSNBC Following Controversial Remarks On Charlie Kirk MSNBC has parted ways with analyst Matthew Dowd after he speculated on-air during breaking coverage of the Charlie Kirk campus murder that the gunfire might have been “a supporter shooting their gun off in celebration.”  News of Dowd's dismissal was first reported by Variety, citing a network source. While on air, Dowd went on to say that the 31-year-old Kirk's been "one of the most divisive, especially divisive younger figures in this, who is constantly sort of pushing this sort of hate speech or sort of aimed at certain groups.  "And I always go back to, hateful thoughts lead t…
Two $1M Powerball Tickets Sold In NY After $1.787B Jackpot Drawing Two $1M Powerball Tickets Sold In NY After $1.787B Jackpot Drawing
Two $1M Powerball Tickets Sold In NY After $1.787B Jackpot Drawing Two tickets matched all six numbers in Saturday night’s Powerball drawing, splitting a $1.787 billion jackpot — the second-largest in U.S. lottery history, officials said. The winning tickets were sold in Missouri and Texas, and matched all six numbers in last night’s drawing. They'll split the $1.787 billion jackpot. Nationwide, 18 tickets matched all five white balls to win $1 million prizes, with some sold locally:  The $1 million-winning tickets were sold in California (2), Colorado, Florida, Illinois (2), Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York (2), Ohio (…
Davey Johnson Dies, Won ’86 World Series As Mets Manager Davey Johnson Dies, Won ’86 World Series As Mets Manager
Davey Johnson Dies, Won ’86 World Series As Mets Manager Davey Johnson, the blunt, data‑driven manager who delivered the 1986 Mets’ last World Series crown, has died. The 82-year-old Johnson's death came on  Friday, Sept. 5, capping a singular run as both standout second baseman and elite skipper whose Mets tally of 595 wins remains a franchise record. A cause of death has not yet been released. Born in Orlando, Florida, and raised in Texas, Johnson starred as a slick‑fielding second baseman, winning three Gold Gloves (1969–71) and making four All‑Star teams (1968–70, 1973).  He played for the Orioles (1965–72), Braves (1973–75), Phill…
Former Yankees Star, World Series Champ Mark Teixeira Running For Congress Former Yankees Star, World Series Champ Mark Teixeira Running For Congress
Former Yankees Star, World Series Champ Mark Teixeira Running For Congress A former Major League Baseball star is taking a crack at politics. Mark Teixeira, a World Series champion with the New York Yankees, is running for Congress, launching a campaign in Texas’ 21st Congressional District, which includes portions of San Antonio, as a Republican. The seat opened after Rep. Chip Roy, a Republican, departed to campaign for Texas attorney general. The district is considered solidly Republican. “Big news: I’m ready to go!” Teixeira (pronounced tuh-SHARE-uh) wrote in a post on X announcing his bid on Thursday, Aug. 28. “As a lifelong conservative who loves this …
Fox, YouTube TV Strike Temporary Deal Before Football Season Begins: What To Know Fox, YouTube TV Strike Temporary Deal Before Football Season Begins: What To Know
Fox, YouTube TV Strike Temporary Deal Before Football Season Begins: What To Know Sports fans who subscribe to YouTube TV won't be stuck on the sidelines during the first full week of the college football season. Fox and Google have reached a temporary agreement to keep the broadcast giant's networks on YouTube TV. Google announced the deal in a blog post update on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The contract was set to expire at 5 p.m., but the deal avoids an immediate blackout for Fox's news and sports channels. "We have reached a short-term extension with Fox to prevent disruption to YouTube TV subscribers as we continue to work on a new agreement," Google said. "We are com…
Recall Issued For Popular Salad Kits Sold In 25 States, Including NY Recall Issued For Popular Salad Kits Sold In 25 States, Including NY
Recall Issued For Popular Salad Kits Sold In 25 States, Including NY A popular bagged salad kit is being recalled after a labeling mix-up raised concerns about undeclared allergens. Taylor Fresh Foods announced a voluntary recall of its Taylor Farms Honey Balsamic Salad Kit (6/8.3oz) because some packages may contain sesame and soy that are not listed on the label.  The recall stems from master packs supplied by Latitude 36 Foods, which mistakenly included Asian Sesame Ginger dressing packets instead of the intended Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette. According to the company, the mislabeled kits were distributed in 25 states.  The affected kits have cod…
Atlantic On Alert: Tropical Storm Fernand Moves North, Other Systems Being Watched Atlantic On Alert: Tropical Storm Fernand Moves North, Other Systems Being Watched
Atlantic On Alert: Tropical Storm Fernand Moves North, Other Systems Being Watched Tropical Storm Fernand is stirring up the Atlantic, churning through open waters and sending waves of concern rippling through the heart of hurricane season.  While the storm keeps its distance from land, its swirling winds and surging seas are a reminder that the tropics are heating up. As of Sunday, Aug. 24, Fernand is tracking north-northeast, passing well east of Bermuda and expected to remain offshore in the coming days, according to the National Hurricane Center.  Forecasters warn that high surf and dangerous rip currents may still impact Bermuda and the coast of Newfoundla…
Recall Expands Again To Include More Potentially Radioactive Shrimp Recall Expands Again To Include More Potentially Radioactive Shrimp
Recall Expands Again To Include More Potentially Radioactive Shrimp A widening seafood safety scare has prompted federal officials to expand a nationwide shrimp recall for the second time in a week. Walmart’s popular Great Value brand to the growing list of products pulled from store shelves over concerns about possible radioactive contamination. Beaver Street Fisheries, LLC of Jacksonville, Florida, announced a voluntary recall of select lots of Great Value Frozen Raw Shrimp EZ-Peel & Deveined Tail-On 21-25 Per lb, following an advisory from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding potential exposure to Cesium-137, a man-made radioactive iso…
NY Ranks Among Nation's Worst Tippers, Study Finds: Here's Why NY Ranks Among Nation's Worst Tippers, Study Finds: Here's Why
NY Ranks Among Nation's Worst Tippers, Study Finds: Here's Why Residents across the Northeast are earning high incomes but leaving some of the nation's lowest tips, according to a new study. Payment processing company BLogic Systems released a list of the 10 worst states for tipping. The analysis looked at average tip percentages, waitstaff wages, and public attitudes toward gratuities, combining them into a "Generosity Index." Connecticut landed third-worst nationwide, with an average tip of 19.8% and a Generosity Index score of 25.1 out of 100. The Constitution State's average income is $78,820, yet 92.4% of residents reported "tipping fati…
Possibly Radioactive Shrimp Sold At Some Walmart Stores, FDA Warns Possibly Radioactive Shrimp Sold At Some Walmart Stores, FDA Warns
Possibly Radioactive Shrimp Sold At Some Walmart Stores, FDA Warns Shoppers may want to double-check their freezers after a federal warning about potentially radioactive shrimp sold at some Walmart stores. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public alert urging consumers not to eat, sell, or serve certain lots of Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp, citing concerns over possible contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope.  The affected products are 2-pound bags of Great Value Frozen Raw Ez Peel Tail-On Farm-Raised White Vannamei Shrimp, with lot codes 8005540-1, 8005538-1, and 8005539-1, all bearing a best by date of March 15…
Road Rage Capitals: Here's Where NY Ranks Among States With Meanest Drivers Road Rage Capitals: Here's Where NY Ranks Among States With Meanest Drivers
Road Rage Capitals: Here's Where NY Ranks Among States With Meanest Drivers Some states make hitting the road feel like a friendly wave. Others make it feel like a contact sport. A national survey from California-based Maison Law Accident & Injury Lawyers asked more than 2,000 drivers to score their state’s habits, from courtesy to road rage.  The results rank where tempers flare, where patience holds, and which places lead in eyebrow-raising behavior. New York ranked first for most aggressive drivers with a driver aggression score of 122.15, far above every other state.  New Jersey also landed near the top: drivers there were among the most likely …
Iconic Rock Star Bobby Whitlock Dies; Collaborated With Eric Clapton, George Harrison Iconic Rock Star Bobby Whitlock Dies; Collaborated With Eric Clapton, George Harrison
Iconic Rock Star Bobby Whitlock Dies; Collaborated With Eric Clapton, George Harrison His harmonies lifted Layla and his Hammond organ colored All Things Must Pass. Bobby Whitlock, the powerhouse singer, songwriter and keyboardist who helped found Derek and the Dominos, died after a brief illness early Sunday morning, Aug. 10. He was 77 years old. Whitlock “took his last breath at home in Texas, surrounded by family,” his “heartbroken” manager, Carol Kaye, told TMZ. Born in Memphis on March 18, 1948, Whitlock came up amid the Stax Records scene, learning organ “peering over Booker T’s shoulder,” and became the label’s first white artist.  After stints with Delaney &a…
Trump Announces New ‘Highly Accurate’ Census That Excludes Undocumented Residents Trump Announces New ‘Highly Accurate’ Census That Excludes Undocumented Residents
Trump Announces New ‘Highly Accurate’ Census That Excludes Undocumented Residents Who counts as an American? President Donald Trump is aiming to redefine the answer. In a post on Truth Social on Thursday, Aug. 7, Trump said he's "instructed our Department of Commerce to "immediately begin work on a new and highly accurate CENSUS based on modern day facts and figures." The move marks a significant shift in how the country counts its population for everything from congressional representation to the allocation of federal funds. Trump added that it will be "using the results and information gained from the Presidential Election of 2024. People who are in our Country illega…
Toddler's Death Prompts Massive Recall Of Toy Kitchens Toddler's Death Prompts Massive Recall Of Toy Kitchens
Toddler's Death Prompts Massive Recall Of Toy Kitchens Nearly 200,000 toy kitchens are being recalled after a toddler was killed by the playset. Backyard Kids is recalling about 192,000 KidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchens sold in the US and Canada, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 31. Plastic and metal hooks for holding toy pots and pans can snag children's clothing, creating risks of serious injuries or death. The recall comes after a 23-month-old Oregon boy died by asphyxiation in February 2023, according to the CPSC. The toddler's shirt got caught on one of the hooks as he cli…
IKEA To Sell Products Inside Some Best Buy Stores: What To Know IKEA To Sell Products Inside Some Best Buy Stores: What To Know
IKEA To Sell Products Inside Some Best Buy Stores: What To Know IKEA is testing out a collaboration with Best Buy to sell some of its furniture at the electronics giant's stores. Best Buy and IKEA will begin a pilot program in the fall to have IKEA products in Best Buy locations, the chains announced in a joint news release on Thursday, July 31. This marks the first time IKEA merchandise will be available through another US retailer. Ten Best Buy locations across Florida and Texas will feature 1,000-square-foot IKEA showrooms where shoppers can get design help, along with purchasing furniture, appliances, and storage setups. "When you're shop…
COVID-19: Highly Transmissible Strains Spark Summer Surge In Some States COVID-19: Highly Transmissible Strains Spark Summer Surge In Some States
Covid-19: Highly Transmissible Strains Spark Summer Surge In Some States New surveillance shows COVID-19 is quietly heating up at the height of summer, fueling concerns about travel plans and back-to-school prep. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) time-varying reproductive number dashboard, seven states now have a rate above 1.2, meaning each infected person is, on average, passing the virus to more than one other individual.   Louisiana tops the list with an Rt of 1.28, followed closely by Florida (1.24), Nevada (1.22), and Hawaii (1.21). Texas, Mississippi and Alabama are hovering just above the 1.15 mark, signaling sus…
Texas AG Sues NY County Clerk Over Abortion Pill Case, New York Refuses To Back Down Texas AG Sues NY County Clerk Over Abortion Pill Case, New York Refuses To Back Down
Texas AG Sues NY County Clerk Over Abortion Pill Case, New York Refuses To Back Down A fiery legal showdown between Texas and New York is escalating. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a legal petition against Acting Ulster County Clerk Taylor Bruck on Monday, July 28, for blocking the Lone Star State’s efforts to collect a $100,000 penalty from a New Paltz doctor. Bruck refused to enforce a judgment against Dr. Margaret Carpenter after Paxton secured the six-figure penalty and permanent injunction against Carpenter for sending abortion-inducing drugs to a Texas resident. Carpenter, who co-founded the Abortion Coalition for Telemedicine, was sued by Paxton in December…
Poppi Paying $8.9M Over 'Gut Healthy' Claims: How To Get Your Cash Poppi Paying $8.9M Over 'Gut Healthy' Claims: How To Get Your Cash
Poppi Paying $8.9M Over 'Gut Healthy' Claims: How To Get Your Cash Poppi has agreed to pay nearly $9 million to settle claims that it falsely advertised its prebiotic sodas as "gut healthy." The Texas-based drink company reached an $8.9 million settlement in a class action lawsuit. The settlement covers anyone who bought any Poppi drink in any size or flavor between Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, and Friday, July 18, 2025. Poppi was accused of misleading customers with health-related marketing that plaintiffs say wasn't backed by science. The brand denies any wrongdoing but agreed to the payout to resolve the case. The settlement comes after…
9 Toddlers Drown, Sparking Recall Of 5 Million Backyard Pools 9 Toddlers Drown, Sparking Recall Of 5 Million Backyard Pools
9 Toddlers Drown, Sparking Recall Of 5 Million Backyard Pools Millions of backyard pools sold nationwide are being recalled after nine toddlers drowned in them, officials said. The recall affects 48-inch and taller above-ground pools made by Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Monday, July 21. About five million of the pools have been sold in the US since 2002, including some currently available online and in stores. The danger comes from an external compression strap that runs outside the pool and over the vertical support poles. Kids can put their feet on the strap to climb into the pool, …