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

Dozens of new emojis are coming to your phone in 2025 — with some head-scratchers on the shortlist

There will reportedly be a total of 164 new digital hieroglyphics, released as part of the Emoji 17.0 and Unicode 17.0 beta.

Pilot reveals secret why plane windows are rounded — and it's for a tragic reason

The shape of airplane windows might seem arbitrary, but there's actually a somber reason behind their design, according to air experts.

I was engaged to the world's most famous sperm donor — it was a living hell

A German reality TV star who dated the world's most famous sperm donor Kyle Gordy has called the relationship a "nightmare," citing his rudeness and refusal to stop knocking up...

These 12,000-year-old stones may finally prove when the wheel was invented, scientists say

The hundred or so mostly limestone pebbles were unearthed at the Nahal-Ein Gev II dig site in Israel.

Tourist prompts nationwide backlash after spreading ashes at Machu Picchu: 'No respect'

The clip was originally posted to TikTok by Peruvian tour operator IncaGo Expeditions but was taken down amid the fierce backlash.

Passengers outraged after getting stuck in tony Delta Sky Club lounge: 'We as a human race have lost our way'

"WTF idiot designed this thing?" griped one person.

American Airlines passenger rages over first-class seat that reclines too far: 'In my lap'

"No matter how I positioned myself, the seat was still against my knees."

The states where you'll pay the most — and the least — for your Thanksgiving turkey

Looking to get the best bang for your cluck? Don't say "Aloha!" to this state.

My husband gives me $100 per week to be his housewife — feminists hate my 'traditional' lifestyle

Trad wife Alyssa "Ally" Dee, 28 says her husband pays her around $100 per week to cook and clean for him -- a choice that's earned her flack from feminists.

Shocked women learn they were switched at birth — nearly 60 years later: 'They kept it secret'

They've joined with one of the mothers who received the wrong infant to sue over the swap.

Plastic-eating worm discovered — could help reduce pollution 'faster and more efficiently', scientists say

Scientists have discovered a plastic-eating insect that could revolutionize our approach to waste management.

Grilled guinea pigs are this NYC restaurant's shocking specialty — and the head is the 'best part'

People might not be eating cats and dogs, but they are eating guinea pigs at La Casa Del Cuy — literally "the house of guinea pig" — in Corona, Queens,...

Shoppers shocked over 'living' mannequins modeling clothes on moving treadmill

Is this the night of the living dummies?

Scientists can't decide if resurrected extinct species is real — or just a zebra

This quagga is revealing its true stripes.

Passenger restrained after apparent attempt to open emergency exit

An unruly passenger had to be restrained by crewmembers after attempting to open the emergency exit on a flight.