CDC says COVID variant EG.5 is now dominant, including strain some call

CDC says COVID variant EG.5 is now dominant, including strain some call

The EG.5 variant now makes up the largest proportion of new COVID-19 infections nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated, as multiple parts of the country have been reporting their first upticks of the virus in months. Overall, as of Friday, 17.3% of COVID-19 cases nationwide were projected to be caused by EG.5, … Read more

I rub garden dirt on my face to keep it clear — people call me gross

I rub garden dirt on my face to keep it clear — people call me gross

She’s got the dirt on effective facials. A woman on TikTok sparked controversy after claiming that the dirt from her backyard keeps her skin as clear as a $50 mud mask would. The 21-year-old, who goes by the username @theoffgridmom, has been sharing her radical lifestyle with her 23.3 thousand followers on TikTok for over … Read more

‘Beyoncé canceled Lizzo’: Fans call out diss amid dancers’ sex lawsuit

‘Beyoncé canceled Lizzo’: Fans call out diss amid dancers’ sex lawsuit

Beyoncé shocked fans Tuesday after she refused to say Lizzo’s name during a remix of her song “Break My Soul” after the rapper was accused of sexual harassment and hostile work conditions. The song, which stands as a tribute to black women in the entertainment industry, calls out icons such as Nina Simone, Lauryn Hill … Read more

I let my son choose what to call me — I regret it

I let my son choose what to call me — I regret it

A mom has taken to TikTok to share the hilarious story of how she allowed her son to choose what he wanted to call her, hoping for something endearing. She also wanted to avoid any confusion for her son (who she shares with her wife) as he has two moms.  But to her surprise, he ended up choosing … Read more

I let my son walk outside without pants, trolls call me a bad mom

I let my son walk outside without pants, trolls call me a bad mom

Anyone who has had young children knows how hard it is to get out of the house. Between getting them fed and dressed, nappies changed, toileting done, preparing snacks and somehow getting yourself presentable to be out in public, it’s incredible that parents ever leave the house at all. And sometimes you have to pick your … Read more

Nate Silver made brutal all-in call to end run at WSOP: ‘F–king poker’

Nate Silver made brutal all-in call to end run at WSOP: ‘F–king poker’

Nate Silver’s great run at the World Series of Poker has come to an end. More than 10,000 contestants vied to win the biggest poker tournament of the year — a new record — and by Wednesday Silver had made it into the final hundred. Silver, the founder of Five Thirty Eight, had been issuing … Read more

My husband died so I fell for his brother — haters call him ‘uncle daddy’ but we’re in love

My husband died so I fell for his brother — haters call him ‘uncle daddy’ but we’re in love

Talk about keeping it in the family. A mom is catching flack online after falling in love with the brother of her dead husband. It wasn’t even a whole year after Kaitlin Norton’s husband, Aaron Smith, passed from a drug overdose before she sought romance with his older sibling, Rory. “I was not expecting his … Read more

I’m a Barbie grandma and love my pink dream home — don’t call me crazy

I’m a Barbie grandma and love my pink dream home — don’t call me crazy

This granny is a Barbie girl in a Barbie world. A grandma from Arkansas is living her dream life in plastic as Barbie in a pink home with an all-pink wardrobe — and no Kens are allowed. Dena Daniels has loved the Mattel dolls her whole life and played with them until other children started … Read more

I’m raising awareness about child drowning deaths — but critics call me sick

I’m raising awareness about child drowning deaths — but critics call me sick

This guy’s drowning in a deluge of digital disgust. “What the hell?!” and “You’re sick” are some of the tamer rebukes flooding the social media comments of wannabe actor Lewis Saunderson after he virally shared disturbing footage of what appeared to be an unchaperoned toddler drowning in a kiddie pool. “Never leave a child unattended … Read more

Fans roast Paul Azinger after he blows key Wyndham Clark call at US Open

Fans roast Paul Azinger after he blows key Wyndham Clark call at US Open

It’s not easy to finish under par at the US Open — even if you’re an announcer. NBC commentator Paul Azinger, 63, has been the subject of fans’ ire for some time, but after miscalculating on a pivotal shot from US Open winner Wyndham Clark on Sunday, fans really piled on the 12-time PGA Tour … Read more

ESPN’s Karl Ravech blows clutch home run call during College World Series: ‘My bad’

ESPN’s Karl Ravech blows clutch home run call during College World Series: ‘My bad’

ESPN’s Karl Ravech blew a clutch Oral Roberts home run call during the team’s win over TCU in Game 1 of the College World Series on Friday.  It all started when Blaze Brothers came to the plate for Oral Roberts with one out and two runners on in the top of the ninth inning.  Brothers … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ fans call out Mayim Bialik for inconsistent hosting rules

‘Jeopardy!’ fans call out Mayim Bialik for inconsistent hosting rules

What are angry viewers? “Jeopardy!” host Mayim Bialik once again came under scrutiny after several fans of the famous quiz show claimed that “The Big Bang Theory” star had inconsistent rules during Wednesday’s game. The incident occurred during the show’s Double “Jeopardy!” round when the contestants began selecting under the “Presidential Doin’s” category. “Made Henry … Read more

I’m a ‘reserved’ towel renegade who took on entitled seat-hogging vacationers — people call me a hero

I’m a ‘reserved’ towel renegade who took on entitled seat-hogging vacationers — people call me a hero

Sun’s out, shun’s out. The millions of Americans heading outdoors this Memorial Day weekend might want to think twice about hogging prime spots by pools and beaches after an online debate over proper waterside etiquette flooded Reddit. @konijn12 posted about becoming so fed-up with fellow guests at their all-inclusive resort using towels to “reserve” beach … Read more

Listen to Episode 88 of ‘Marchand and Ourand’: Inside NFL’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ flex call

Listen to Episode 88 of ‘Marchand and Ourand’: Inside NFL’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ flex call

The NFL’s decision to add flex scheduling to Amazon’s “Thursday Night Football” schedule is this week’s top topic on the “Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast.” Source link #Listen #Episode #Marchand #Ourand #NFLs #Thursday #Night #Football #flex #call

Influencer suffers from ‘non-stop’ vomiting on horror flight, passengers call it ‘disgusting’

Influencer suffers from ‘non-stop’ vomiting on horror flight, passengers call it ‘disgusting’

Gold Coast fitness influencer Ashy Bines has detailed her horrific flight after revealing she fell ill before boarding. The 34-year-old, together with husband Steve Evans and their son Taj, 6, and daughter Tala, 1, were heading home from Bali on Sunday when things took an unexpected turn at Denpasar Airport. Ashy told her one million … Read more

I named my baby after a designer brand — haters call it wishful thinking

I named my baby after a designer brand — haters call it wishful thinking

A TikToker is getting mixed reviews about her baby’s luxurious name, which was inspired by a designer brand. The new mom, who goes by @thismisty online, shared her son’s moniker, Kartiyr, purportedly inspired by the brand Cartier, in a viral TikTok video. Misty, 18, boasts 866,000 followers on the platform, regularly sharing footage of her … Read more

Chili’s catered my wedding — call me a cheapskate, but I saved thousands

Chili’s catered my wedding — call me a cheapskate, but I saved thousands

Oh, baby back! A frugal feast of Chili’s chicken tenders, sliders, cajun chicken pasta, salads and more delicious Tex-Mex grub wound up stealing the show at Southern belle Madison Mulkey’s wedding. The practically-minded Savannah, Georgia peach turned to the chain restaurant as a thrifty alternative to traditional catering — which can cost an average of $75 … Read more

I cut off my nose to be different — some call me ‘Satan’ but only God can judge

I cut off my nose to be different — some call me ‘Satan’ but only God can judge

A Brazilian body modification enthusiast has been dubbed “the devil” after horrifying followers with his latest act of self-mutilation. Fernando Franco de Oliveira, who hails from São Paulo, first started altering his appearance more than two decades ago and now boasts a forked tongue, tattooed eyes, and “vampire teeth.” But some say the tattoo artist … Read more

I’m a hot female bodybuilder — people call me ‘Kendall Jenner on steroids’

I’m a hot female bodybuilder — people call me ‘Kendall Jenner on steroids’

It’s Jenner — jacked. A Russian bodybuilder who has been described as “Kendall Jenner on steroids” says she earns more than $10,000 a month looking like a ripped rendition of the reality star. Vladislava Galagan, 27, began training at the gym 11 years ago, building up bulging biceps and a shredded six-pack. In recent years, … Read more

I’m so flexible trolls call me an ‘alien’ – but I’m a world record holder 

I’m so flexible trolls call me an ‘alien’ – but I’m a world record holder 

This world record comes with a serious twist. Full-body contortionist, Shakirudeen Alade, 25, landed a Guinness World Record for his twisted skills walking on his hands – with his legs flexed behind his back, biceps bulging.  The stunt secured him the world record for the fastest time walking nearly 33 feet for a whopping 25.55 … Read more