David Landsel

The Archive

Costco vs. Sam's Club — which warehouse chain has the best soft-serve ice cream?

Inflation has had a chilling effect on the treasured summer time tradition of going out for a cone.

I'm braving the NYC heat without AC — I don't get why everyone is so panicked about normal summer temperatures

A heated debate over the merits and necessity of apartment air conditioning.

Why smart travelers are sitting out summer in Europe this year — and when they're going instead

Picture it — Sicily, this coming August. (Hope you like crowds.)

Here are the happiest cities in the world — did any from the US make the list?

New Yorkers will have to travel awfully far to get a taste of the good life.

Gen Z is hacking NYC rental culture — and living in upscale, amenity-rich shares for $1,600 a month

Vibrant rooftop scenes, cozy backyard spaces, state-of-the-art kitchens and fitness centers, monthly networking events and parties, plus free weekly cleaning to boot — and the rent is only $1,600 on...

'Simpsons' did it! Reel life three-eyed fish discovery echoes cartoon prediction from 1990

The animated sitcom has seen into the future — again.

This quirky city six hours from NYC has been ranked the most affordable in the country — but would you live there?

Could the home of Perry Como, Carnegie-Mellon University and the chipped chopped ham sandwich be the next hotspot?

Should you switch to matcha or stick with coffee?

Talk about a green new deal.

Which airlines have the most legroom — and which are the most cramped?

Size does matter — at least in mid-air.

The secret to half-priced fast food meals is hiding in your phone as Big Mac prices soar

When McDonald's executives start complaining publicly about fast-food prices, you know things are getting messy.

Stars and pols keep it strictly chic-ly on the red carpet at Paris state dinner glamboree

On Saturday evening, some of the biggest names in politics, fashion and Hollywood attended a lavish state dinner held in Paris to celebrate the allyship between the US and France.

Why we're all suddenly over Chipotle — and why hating on the chain probably won't make a difference

Customer rage hasn't been hurting the bottom line any, according to the latest figures.

Fast food prices in America vary widely by state — here's where your faves are still surprisingly cheap

Things may be brutal in places like California and New York — but there are 48 other states.