Josh Ocampo

In August, Corey Cash (yes, that’s his real last name) opened his first restaurant in Brooklyn, New York. Cash Only BBQ, as its name suggests, only accepts physical money. Cash said the decision to forgo electronic payment methods, like credit and…

Maui, the second-largest Hawaiian island, is often overshadowed by its tourist magnet of a neighbor, Oahu. But that’s exactly why there’s no better place to visit than the “Valley Isle.” Home to virtually pristine beaches and a sprawling national…

First lady Melania Trump officiated Christmas in the White House on Monday by unveiling the year’s seasonal theme, “American treasures,” with decorations that include 40 red topiary trees, an 18-foot Christmas tree and 14,000 ornaments. “This is a…

It’s officially Cyber Monday, which means your inbox is spammed with so many discounts from retailers, it’s nearly impossible to find the ones you actually want. Luckily for you, we went ahead and sifted through the deals to find the ones that…

Let’s face it, Thanksgiving dinners are hard work. Between hours devoted to roasting turkeys, making mashed potatoes and avoiding politics at the dinner table, it’s a thankless job — and sometimes, the dinner isn’t always a success. Between glitter…

Twitter banned far-right activist Laura Loomer on Wednesday for a recent tweet criticizing Minnesota Rep.-elect Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and her Muslim faith. The tweet in question referred to Omar as “anti-Jewish” and referred to Muslim women in…

It’s officially holiday season, and while politics should never take a seat at the dinner table, here’s how a few politicians are spending their time off this Thanksgiving. On Tuesday, former President Barack Obama surprised volunteers at the…

After watching some of the most memorable Thanksgiving episodes in television sitcom history, we’ve learned two things about the holiday: Family conflicts are universal, and food, above all else, will bring even the angriest of groups back together.…

When we think of Thanksgiving, we often think of it as a time of celebration. We commemorate the holiday with turkeys, football games and online shopping deals. And from generation to generation, we have passed down a tale of the first Thanksgiving…

There are those who look forward to Thanksgiving because it’s a time for family and friends to come together in joyous celebration — and then there are those who adamantly despise it for exactly that same reason. Sitcom writers have long taken…

Did you hear? Amazon is moving in. The megacorporation recently announced that it’ll be splitting its new headquarters between two locations: the borough of Queens, New York, and in Arlington, Virginia. Like an Olympic bid, cities all over the…

In a heated political climate, it seems justice is best served freezing cold. On Wednesday, an ice cream truck in Washington D.C. made its mark on Capitol Hill, serving flavors like Fudge the Truth Chocolate, White Russian and IndictMint Chip —…

In a recent interview with Bon Appétit, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discussed how she spent much of her early campaign days slinging cocktails and waiting tables at a Mexican restaurant in downtown New York. Senator Elizabeth Warren also spent her…

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez learned some of the greatest lessons for her congressional campaign in an unexpected place: while waiting tables at a restaurant. In an interview with Bon Appétit, Ocasio-Cortez said she had spent most of her days working at…

At first, political protests found their way into restaurants and bars. But even the happiest place on earth isn’t safe from political messaging. Fox 35 in Orlando reported Tuesday that a supporter of President Donald Trump has been banned for life…

In January, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided nearly 100 7-Eleven convenience stores spanning 17 states and Washington, D.C. ICE served inspection notices and arrested 21 undocumented workers. “Today’s actions send a strong…

MAUI, Hawaii — As a Filipino-American who grew up in California, in my experience there’s one thing that tends to bring extended Filipino families together: the rowdy parties. Each party is characterized by uncles (fondly called titos) betting on…

Taylor Swift has historically stayed silent when it comes to politics. But in a recent Instagram post leading up to the midterm elections, the pop star made her allegiance to Democratic candidates, including former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen for…

In recent years, the pervasive sports bar, characterized by its high-def TVs, high-top tables and beer towers, has transformed into a venue for watching televised political events — which are sometimes just as divisive and entertaining as sports.…