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School’s out forever for some California kids. Elite techies in the San Francisco Bay Area are part of a nationwide rise in homeschooling that bucks the stereotypes of rural Bible thumpers or hardcore hippies — as they ditch traditional classrooms in favor of using AI to give kids home lessons. Kartik Sathappan and his wife at … Read more
An Orange County mom investigating the use of a pesticide in her community has claimed she developed intense itching after walking through an area where she alleges the product had recently been applied. It comes amid growing concerns over potential ties between their use and reports of rare cancers in the wealthy enclave of Ladera … Read more
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open final on Sunday, marking the second major tournament victory Zverev has secured this year after having won none during his career before 2026. It didn’t take long for Sophia Thomalla, Zverev’s longtime girlfriend, to celebrate his victory on social media. She did so with a post … Read more
Justin Herbert had a familiar face watching from above as the Chargers opened their 2026 season Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Pop star Madison Beer was spotted inside a suite supporting her fiancé as Herbert and the Chargers battled the Cardinals. Cameras caught Beer watching the action in a custom No.10 (Herbert’s number) low-cut black-and-yellow top, … Read more
A two-time world champion cheerleader from California’s Riverside County struggled to stay awake during the day despite sleeping through the night –– until a study revealed she was suffering from a chronic brain disorder. Rylie Shaw, 22, spent her teenage years running from one doctor to the other with her parents to figure out what was … Read more
Some people took the first few letters of menopause too literally. The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) published nutritional guidelines for women throughout perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause this past March. The problem? The guidelines were based on research carried out exclusively on men. The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition published … Read more
Tedy Bruschi and Alex Smith couldn’t agree on C.J. Stroud. And they weren’t exactly quiet about it. “I am worried about the Houston Texans,” Bruschi said on the set of ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown.” “C.J. Stroud coming off of that playoff loss in New England and what he did this offseason in turning down a … Read more
A long-lost comedy sketch featuring British comedy legend John Cleese and written by two of his fellow “Monty Python” alums was unearthed by film preservationists after nearly six decades. Cleese plays a condescending bank manager opposite an “unfortunate” customer played by fellow iconic comedian Ronnie Barker in the sketch, which was broadcast in April 1967 … Read more
The stars are out at the U.S. Open men’s final. Especially those with ties to New York. Josh Hart and wife Shannon were seen on the blue carpet Sunday ahead of the clash between Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev. The Harts wore matching white and gray outfits to the big event. “We all Ben Shelton … Read more
It wasn’t lost on Harry Styles what occurred in Madison Square Garden during the NBA playoffs. It also wasn’t lost on him that he wasn’t the sole star among the crowd on Saturday night. “Have the king of New York in the house tonight,” Styles said. “Mr. Jalen Brunson.” The crowd erupted at the announcement … Read more
movie review EVERYBODY WANTS TO F–K ME Running time: 97 minutes. Not yet rated. If you think the title sounds messy, wait till you see the movie. British writer-director Jonathan Schey’s bluntly named “Everybody Wants to F—k Me,” which had its annoying and overlong world premiere Friday night at the Toronto International Film Festival, is … Read more
It’s a carnivore’s dream — though some might call it a nightmare. Wendy’s long-banned T-rex Burger — a 3,000-calorie, nearly $30 item that includes nine beef patties and nine slices of cheese — is back for a limited time at one franchise in Edmond, Oklahoma (as of now). While there wasn’t a grand announcement of … Read more
movie review I PLAY ROCKY Running time: 128 minutes. Rated PG-13 (strong language, brief sexual material, and smoking). In theaters Nov. 6. Fifty years ago, a small-budget movie about an underdog boxer from Philly, written by and starring a totally unknown 30-year-old New Yorker, became an unlikely triumph. Even its studio, United Artists, showed little … Read more
Right in plain sight. Cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes, is responsible for more deaths in the US than cancer and accidents combined, accounting for more than a quarter of all deaths in the U.S. in 2023. Catching early warning signs of these diseases could be a game changer, and research has found a … Read more
Think pink for better sleep and extra brain benefits. While research is mixed about the benefits of background noise during sleep, many have added apps and ambient sound machines to nighttime routines for reduced clamor and improved rest. And our brains could see a big benefit with sound machines — and one type of static … Read more
A traveler may not always be at home or at ease, but in these destinations, feeling unwelcome is underscored. Experts note that what is perceived as all-out rudeness often amounts to cultural differences, a clash rather than intentional cruelty. And that culture clash is equally felt; a poll of European tourism experts found that many … Read more
Steve Sarkisian blew off ESPN’s Holly Rowe and is hearing the backlash. The Longhorns completed a stunning comeback Saturday night, scoring 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter for a 24-23 victory over No. 1 Ohio State. In the chaotic aftermath as Texas celebrated on the field, Sarkisian joined Rowe and before she got the … Read more
Trader Joe’s has done it again, this time adding another pumped-up pumpkin creation to its fall offerings. The fan-favorite grocery chain put shoppers in a tizzy with its limited-time Sliced Pumpkin Sourdough bread. For $4.99, customers can taste the fall flavors of pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. The bread is already getting rave reviews, … Read more
Chris Hansen made his name as the force and face behind “To Catch a Predator,” the controversial television show that specialized in having a video crew following law enforcement as they sprung on suspected (and unsuspecting) pedophiles. Now, with the Sept. 25 release of “Primetime,” the roles are reversed. Hansen claims the movie, which stars … Read more
The favorite sandwich of legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr is remarkably simple: cheese on bread — but not just any cheese. “What is the best sandwich?” late-night television host Stephen Colbert asked Starr during a 2021 appearance on “The Late Show.” “I don’t have a lot of them anymore, but cheese,” Starr answered. He said … Read more