New York is getting slammed by the flu. The state logged 71,123 positive flu cases in the week ending on Dec. 20 — the highest single-week total since tracking began in 2004, according to the New York State Department of Health. The figure marks a 38% jump from the previous week and signals an early, … Read more
Todd McShay came with receipts against his former colleague — and he seemingly has a few more in the bank. McShay ripped ESPN host Paul Finebaum for his continuous criticism of Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer, following the Crimson Tide’s 24-21 upset victory over No. 5 ranked Georgia in Athens on Sept. 27. Finebaum was … Read more
They’re spinning out. “Wheel of Fortune” viewers may no longer be able to laugh at Pat Sajak’s snark moments after the former host’s departure, but they now have a new focus. On the episode that aired Dec. 30, “Wheel of Fortune” contestants had to guess a three-word answer in the “food & drink” category. Contestant … Read more
Drug shortages in the US are at an all-time high, and some of the medications in short supply are life-saving chemotherapy drugs and emergency medications stored in hospitals, pharmacists warn. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and Utah Drug Information Service reported that there were 323 active drug shortages in the first quarter of the … Read more
If you’re happy and you know it, move to Finland. Gallup released the 2024 World Happiness Report and it turns out young people in the United States and Western Europe are becoming less satisfied with their lives. The report, which was conducted over a three-year period, surveyed more than 100,000 people in 143 countries who … Read more
An embarrassed “Jeopardy!” contestant mistook iconic US male figure skater Scott Hamilton for legendary Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton, leaving fans stunned on Thursday night’s episode. San Francisco Bay Area contestant Deb Bilodeau, joined by their opponents Jesse Matheny and Mira Hayward, had been given the category of “40 Years Ago 1984” for $800. When … Read more
Jay Williams again doubled down Wednesday night on his belief that Caitlin Clark cannot be placed among the women’s basketball GOATs [greatest of all time] until she wins a ring. “We were talking about greatest. I hear people talking about GOATs, right. For me, I’m kinda like, ‘OK, you wanna be a GOAT.’ Fine. There’s … Read more
Millions of Americans are hoping that 2024 will be the year of restful sleep for them. But how can they make this wish for dreamy sleep a reality from January to December? The challenge of getting quality shut-eye is very real. In a recent survey, the Sleep Foundation found that 37% of US adults slept somewhat or … Read more
Shaquille O’Neal is marking his territory with the Mad Dog. Earlier this week on ESPN’s “First Take,” Chris Russo declared that O’Neal is only the fifth-best center in NBA history, and now the four-time NBA champion has responded to the assertion. On O’Neal’s “Big Podcast,” co-host Adam Lefkoe played the clip of Russo blasting Shaq … Read more
It sounds like something out of a terrible football movie. A die-hard radio caller known as “Joe from Saddle River,” who’s been a Jets fan for more than half-century, becomes a talk show host. At the height of his radio prowess, he would roar classic rants on Sunday overnights after his team’s annual epic dysfunction. … Read more
About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which posted the numbers, has not yet calculated a suicide rate for the year, but available data suggests suicides are more common in the U.S. than … Read more
It seems unlikely ESPN’s NBA analytics formula has ever watched basketball before. While it is certainly surprising that the Heat are beating the Celtics so summarily that Magic Johnson is flat-out saying Boston has “quit,” the idea that they could win the series was not nearly as unlikely as ESPN’s analytics forecasted. Before the series, … Read more
Life’s fantastic when you’re plastic. As celebrities scramble for doses of Ozempic, Gen Z is booking cosmetic procedures more now than ever. In fact, 75% of plastic surgeons saw a spike in clients under 30, according to data released last week by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), which is a … Read more
“Avatar: The Way of Water” is still number one at the box office, seven weeks after its release. On Friday, it took in $3.57 million in sales, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo The reciepts lifted the sci-fi blockbuster past “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” to become the fourth highest grossing movie ever worldwide. Director … Read more
A new study has revealed the sexiest names among English speakers — with classic monikers Mary and Jack clawing their way to the top. Researchers from sex toy brand Lovehoney determined the results by analyzing the names of protagonists in the top 120 highest-grossing romance movies of all time, as well as the names of … Read more
All good things must come to an end, and after a record-breaking run on Broadway, so must The Phantom of the Opera. According to the New York Times, Broadway’s longest-running show ever, The Phantom of the Opera, will take its final Broadway bow at the Majestic Theatre on February 18, 2023, soon after celebrating its … Read more
Now that all the trophies have been put on their respective shelves, it’s no slight to say Monday night’s 74th Primetime Emmy Awards ended up being a tricky mix of the arcane, retro and optimistic, among other things. Offscreen, NBC’s Kenan Thompson-hosted broadcast of television’s big night had to contend with the awkward reality of … Read more