The NFC West is expected to be football’s most competitive division this season. And one NFC West star’s wife doesn’t seem to appreciate another team turning to AI for a competitive advantage. Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald made waves when he told The Athletic that he believes AI tools like Copilot will become a … Read more
Olive Garden is good for more than just unlimited breadsticks, and a recent survey found the Italian restaurant chain is a top choice among baby boomers. YouGov’s U.S. restaurant brand rankings asked 7,500 adults ages 65 and older which casual dining chain they would consider visiting next. Of those 7,500 adults, 33.8% responded that they would choose … Read more
The cameras cannot see her face yet, but her tiny shoulders, hitching violently upwards, tell the story. Then the audible sobs fill the room. Inside the Knox County Criminal Court that day, on March 30, 1996, 20-year-old Christa Pike is becoming the youngest woman to be sentenced to death in the modern era. Christa Pike … Read more
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye isn’t a beer guy. During an interview with Men’s Health, Maye, who finished as a runner-up for the NFL MVP last season, explained that he’s mostly alcohol-free and drinks fewer than 10 times a year because of the effects it has on your body. “It started from my dad, really. I … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am receiving physical therapy at a center with a huge TV on the wall. It is on the entire time, playing stuff like sports and home improvement shows. I find it tedious, stressful and distracting. Importantly, due to my declining hearing, the TV makes it difficult to understand the young physical therapist … Read more
One of the first things you’ll notice after getting on a GLP-1 drug like Ozempic or Wegovy is that food becomes a lot less interesting. For many, that’s a godsend. It turns off “food noise” that makes people eat compulsively, or when they’re not hungry. For others, it sucks the desire, pleasure, and satisfaction out … Read more
Ariana Grande’s alarming weight loss in her new ‘Petal’ music video raises serious concerns. The video, meant to address scrutiny, is overshadowed by 33-year-old Grande’s skeletal frame. Body positivity activist Charli Howard calls Grande’s appearance ‘not normal’ amid ‘thin-is-in’ culture. Over the last three years, Ariana Grande has shrunk before our eyes. And we need … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my wife for 17 years. We have three daughters. She doesn’t work, doesn’t have a driver’s license, doesn’t clean and rarely cooks. I often find myself so frustrated at her lack of commitment to the family that I drink and go to bed after I cook dinner. I work … Read more
Amid this summer’s sweltering temperatures, many people are finding relief by sipping fruity cocktails and smoothies or drinking fruit juices. But a doctor is warning millions of people taking common medications such as statins and antidepressants that ingesting grapefruit — a common “healthy” ingredient in many summer snacks and drinks — can have serious consequences. “Grapefruit is a pleasant … Read more
BOSTON — When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up. Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away. In principle, it’s true. And counting … Read more
If checking into your hotel is on your vacation itinerary, checking the mattress seams might be, too. A new data analysis has revealed the US destinations where travelers are most likely to come home with an unwanted souvenir: bed bugs. The new study by Casino.ca found that Michigan is America’s biggest bed bug hotspot, where … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 12 years, and we were together five years before getting married. He’s an alcoholic who has been sober for several years, but he wants to argue about everything. He has anger issues, possibly because he was in the military. His health is bad, too. I have … Read more
In the city of Cincinnati, there is a famous fast-food chain found nowhere else. Skyline Chili is known to many as one of the best local fast-food restaurants in the USA. With the Cincinnati Reds coming to Citi Field for a three-game set, the Mets decided to honor that by selling a limited-edition Skyline Chili … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Evan,” and I have been together five years and were married 2 1/2 years ago. We’re both in our early 40s and have children from previous relationships. What I’ve noticed is that anytime there is something going on in his family, I constantly have to ask him for updates. He sometimes … Read more
Jaylen Brown’s ongoing feud with Stephen A. Smith isn’t going anywhere — and the Celtics star only added to it Sunday night. Brown, who was streaming to Twitch his followers, analyzed a clip where Smith talked about him on “First Take” and doubled down on his call for Smith to retire. “F–k Stephen A,” Tatum … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have a next-door neighbor who is retired and takes care of his wife, who has dementia. He’s a nice enough person, but he has no personal boundaries. He is intrusive and knocks on my door while I’m working two to three days per week. My work area is close to the door, … Read more
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has entered the chat. During Tuesday’s installment of the “Show Me Something” podcast, Cunningham reacted to Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese’s “NBA playoffs love triangle,” as Reese’s boyfriend, the Magic’s Wendell Carter Jr., and her ex, the Pistons’ Jalen Duren, clashed and guarded each other in the first-round playoff series. … Read more
This is a different kind of photo for Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini to be featured in. Following the Pistons ousting of the Magic in Game 7 on Sunday, the program followed on ESPN and revealed its traditional “Gone Fishing” graphic that mocks teams eliminated — and they didn’t hold back with Boston. Following the Celtics … Read more
Fred Beyer, a popular YouTube personality, was banned indefinitely by the NFL for rushing the stage at the 2026 draft to announce the 67th overall pick during the third round on Friday night in Pittsburgh. Beyer, 24, who documented his prank in a 19-minute YouTube video, explained that his plan to crash the draft derived … Read more
DEAR ABBY: One of our co-workers doesn’t want to be a closer friend even though at work we say we love each other. We want to take the friendship to a deeper level, but she hesitates when we try to hang out outside of work. She has a mansion that many people in our office … Read more