Ben Cost
Ben Cost is a features reporter at the New York Post.
Background
Ben covers everything from shark attacks to TikTokkers with Michael Jackson phobias and a man who sued Apple for a billion dollars over an iPhone malfunction His exclusives have included a multi-course cicada tasting menu to celebrate their return to NYC after 17 years, going fishing for 450-pound sharks amid attacks in the Big Apple, and dating an AI woman. Prior to working for The Post, Ben lived in Shanghai where he served as food editor, and then eventually senior editor at Shanghaiist, one of China's largest English language blogs. Ben ran a monthly column about exotic foods, testing donkey sandwiches, live drunken shrimp and cobra hotpot. After leaving Shanghaiist, he worked as a community editor for City Weekend, a Chinese lifestyle magazine owned by Swiss media giant Ringier. Following that, he served as managing editor of Shanghai Expat, a city guide and forum for foreigners living in Shanghai. Ben's hobbies include fishing, biking, making moderately amusing puns, binging "Sopranos" and plumbing the depths of NYC's boroughs for undiscovered culinary gems.
Latest Articles
I'm a flight attendant and only work 16 days a month — people can't believe my insane salary
She's a mile-high roller.
Failed Soviet satellite is falling back to Earth — scientists warn car-sized probe could be deadly
A defunct Soviet satelitte is slated to hurtle back to Earth next week, prompting concerns from space experts that we could potentially be in the line of fire.
The new rawdogging? Workers are ‘barebacking’ on their way to the office — and fellow commuters are furious
Much ado about literally nothing.
'Shrinkflation' hits luxe airport lounges — travel expert slams major airline for notable change
As if harried travelers didn't have enough on their plates.
Worker shocked by 'toxic' boss's accusations after virtual meeting: 'Don’t try and be clever'
He was working hard, but accused of hardly working.
Avoid these foods right now — the 10 'really risky' items causing illness, according to Consumer Reports
CR specifically examined the number of foodborne illnesses and deaths in 2024, the spread of the outbreaks and food recalls.
Model noticed 'weird smell' in hotel room — and was shocked by what she found under the bed
That'll keep you awake at night.
Why everyone online is talking about '100 men and a gorilla' — with Elon Musk, MrBeast and more jumping in the debate
They're going ape over this viral discourse.
I just set a Guinness World Record for this horrifying trick — but I just do it for laughs
Williams Martin Sanchez Lopez uses his skill to freak people out: "I’m a person that likes to kid around and laugh."
Flight attendant discovers amazing 'hotel view' is a royal scam
She had especially big expectations, as her room was located on the ninth floor, the highest in the resort.
I live in a tiny smart car so I can afford retirement — I even have an 'emergency toilet'
Is this a new kind of "smart" living?
Rude couple ousted from plane after barging over flight crew and violating other passengers' bags
The trouble began after the unidentified male and female passenger boarded the packed flight late after everyone else was seated, shoving past flight attendants.
Will Pope Francis be embalmed? Here's what will happen to his body after the funeral
The late Pontiff's body was visited by thousands of people over three days while lying in state at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
Influencers are being blamed for the rise in shark attacks for this surprising reason
French scientists have attributed the spike in shark attacks to selfie-taking influencers encouraging tourists to pet the toothy predators.
Apple employee reveals surprising fact about your iPhone apps
In a TikTok video with nearly one million views, a UK Apple customer said he had his "mind blown" after learning about the unexpected side effects of this digital detox...
Scientists find there are four types of lovers — including one that can't stop having sex
Lovers are a lot like hot sauce — they range from "mild" to "intense."
Flight attendant refuses to help disabled passenger, asks security to remove her: 'Sociopathic'
The skies were extra unfriendly that day. A United Airlines flight attendant has been shamed online after allegedly refusing to help an elderly disabled passenger with her cane — and...
Married couples don't like to sit together on flights — here's the bizarre reason why
Sitting next to your soulmate aboard a flight might seem like a no-brainer, but a few oddball couples prefer to be apart — and not just when they're having a...