A teen hurled water at two renowned centuries-old paintings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and ripped tapestries off the wall in a bizarre tantrum, authorities and law-enforcement sources said Tuesday. Joshua Vavrin, 19, of Texas appeared to be under the influence of an “unknown substance’’ — and was turned over by his mother, sources said. Vavrin doused the 19th-century oil-on-canvas “Princesse de Broglie,” by ... Read more
UPS plane crash leaves at least 7 dead, 11 injured after fiery explosion at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport .QN
At least seven people were killed and 11 injured when a UPS plane crashed in a colossal, fiery explosion — leaving a long trail of flames and destruction — shortly after taking off from Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening, according to officials and wild footage. Four people on the ground were killed and the three people who were onboard the flight are presumed dead, Louisville Mayor Craig ... Read more
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor paid ‘one peppercorn’ annually to rent Royal Lodge— and UK pols are fuming .QN
How corny. Andrew Windsor, the English commoner formerly known as prince, was required to pay what amounts to a single peppercorn a year to rent the royal 30-room mansion where he’s lived for three decades. The odd rent arrangement dates back centuries to a time when the spicy little seeds brought a saucier price than today and were frequently used as a symbolic sum in English real estate deals that required ... Read more
Long-term use of this popular sleep supplement linked to 90% higher risk of heart failure .QN
Having trouble falling asleep? Hang on before reaching for the melatonin. A new study says chronic use of the sleep aid may lead to heart failure — but experts say you shouldn’t panic just yet. While there are mixed reviews of the latest scientific findings, here’s what the popular sleep supplement could reveal about heart health. According to research from the American Heart Association, using ... Read more
Kraft’s ‘bizarre’ new Mac & Cheese flavor is inspired by Thanksgiving — but fans aren’t so thankful: ‘Is this rage bait?’ .QN
The pie’s the limit for macaroni and cheese lovers. Fall is the time of year when people love to indulge in comfort foods — especially with Thanksgiving around the corner — and Kraft has combined two favorites to create a unique new meal. The brand new Apple Pie-flavored Kraft Mac & Cheese combines “two of the most iconic Thanksgiving dishes” to create a “sweet and savory” concoction. Kraft’s Apple Pie ... Read more