Sports broadcaster Linda Cohn claimed she had an unceremonious experience in the latter years of her 34-year tenure at ESPN. During an appearance on “The Sage Steele Show” Wednesday, Cohn, who was the longest-tenured “SportsCenter” anchor and left ESPN in June, didn’t hold back while discussing her last decade at the Worldwide Leader — alleging … Read more
Tony Romo is going to need a new fallback career. On Friday, the same day he officially split with CBS months after his OWI arrest, Romo ended up embroiled in a scoring controversy in the final round of a Korn Ferry pre-qualifier tournament, according to Golf.com. Romo was pushing to advance to Q School qualifying … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a 79-year-old woman who, over time, has suffered the loss of several family members. Now I’m facing the worst loss imaginable. A year ago, my 24-year-old grandson “Rafe” cut himself off from his father and from me. Until then, we had been a close, loving family who did things together. Rafe … Read more
New research shows that U.S. alcohol use has declined for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, but drinking remains above pre-pandemic levels — with one particular group showing a sharp increase in heavy intake. A study led by the University of Southern California/Keck Medicine found that among adults ages 50 to 64, alcohol use … Read more
Dolly Parton grew up in a tiny log cabin nestled north of the Smoky Mountains, one of 11 siblings living in abject poverty. But at the time of her death from cancer on August 25, the country superstar was worth some $450 million, ranking her among the top 100 richest self-made women in America, according … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, I ran into an old friend I hadn’t seen in more than 25 years. We went to dinner the following week. The dinner lasted three hours. Abby, she talked the entire time! It was a mix of grandiose stories, complaints about her health, complaints about her relationships and an attempt … Read more
Just days after the indie horror hit “Obsession” crossed $500 million worldwide at the box office, the film’s producers are facing a lawsuit from a colleague who claims they were cut out of the profits. Leonora Ann Darby filed a lawsuit in a California state court on Monday, accusing Tea Shop Productions’ co-founders James Harris … Read more
Seniors, listen up. A new study suggests that how well you perform on a simple balance test could offer clues about how well you’re aging — and even your chances of making it through the next seven years. Researchers found that older adults who performed best on the free, at-home assessment were about half as … Read more
Family estrangement has become increasingly common in the US — but experts stress that reconciliation may still be possible after relatives have cut ties. A 2025 YouGov poll found that 38% of US adults were estranged from at least one close family member, including 16% who were estranged from a parent and 10% from a child. … Read more
It’s National Chicken Wing Day, and fans of one of America’s most iconic foods have reason to celebrate: Wing prices have fallen after years of soaring costs. Wholesale whole wing prices are down from a year ago. There’s also a steady supply available, according to a July market trend report published by Performance Foodservice. It’s likely chicken … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband’s brother, “Hank,” has estranged himself from the family. He’s married with two children but has little to no contact with his mom, dad, stepdad, sister, brother (my husband) or any of his nieces and nephews — except when he calls his parents asking for money. On the rare occasions I have … Read more
The deadline to file for a settlement refund from Amazon is approaching, but you still have time to get your cut. Eligible customers can file a claim as part of the company’s $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, consisting of $1 billion in civil penalties and $1.5 billion directly to Prime subscribers. Amazon … Read more
Jeans that fit perfectly. The ideal Netflix show for a Tuesday night. Your one and only soulmate. Modern life promises that with enough options, you will happily find the best of everything. But behavioral scientists say the increasing flood of choices — whether it comes to shopping, social lives or relationships — is doing the opposite. Behavioral scientists say … Read more
Nate Burleson is used to being a good teammate. The former wide receiver spent his NFL career complimenting stars like Randy Moss and Calvin Johnson, and now he’s ready to make another sacrifice in his broadcast career. Burleson, who is part of CBS’ NFL coverage, said he would “gladly take a pay cut” if it … Read more
They’re grounded. Another airline is forced to cut flights due to a lack of qualified pilots: Sun Country recently announced it will reduce fall flights, citing staffing issues. The Minnesota-based budget airline, which was acquired by Allegiant earlier this year, removed roughly 348 departures from its September schedule. In an internal memo sent to Allegiant … Read more
Here’s the dirt on America. A new survey has revealed the US cities with the worst pollution, including metrics for air quality and waste management, as well as how it affects both the physical and mental well-being of their residents. The study, conducted by landscape care company LawnStarter, assessed more than 300 of America’s biggest … Read more
A promising new drug could put an end to cumbersome CPAP machines and allow millions of Americans to breathe easy and sleep soundly. Researchers at the biopharm company Apnimed have been developing a sleep apnea drug called AD109. After various clinical trials, they are preparing to file for FDA approval. “A pill for sleep apnea has always been … Read more
A Spirit Airlines pilot received a hero’s send-off with the help of a rival airline — and his first officer son — as his retirement flight was abruptly cut amid the carrier’s sudden shutdown. Capt. Jon Jackson was scheduled to fly one last time for Spirit into Baltimore-Washington International on Saturday when the ultra-low-cost airline … Read more
It’s Z ya later to NYC! Times Square’s twinkle and the bright lights of Broadway may fascinate googly-eyed Gen Zers. But it’s an allure most whippersnappers — namely, recent college graduates — simply can’t afford, owing to the sky-high cost of Big Apple living. So, rather than letting the 20-somethings go for broke in the boroughs, experts ranked … Read more
Watch what you eat. First it was the juice cleanse, then keto, then Whole30. Now it’s the social diet, where you consume content — and not much else. Researchers in the UK and upstate New York shared findings this week that simply viewing food content online is enough to curb real-life cravings for some dieters. … Read more