The polls are open — these services are not. With Election Day officially upon us, voters are taking time off work in droves to cast their ballots. In fact, New York is one of five states where employers are required to give employees paid time off to vote. This politically-motivated exodus has left many Americans … Read more
A beloved zoo animal in Thailand predicted the winner of the 2024 U.S. election. In a video posted on TikTok by the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province, Thailand’s viral baby hippo, Moo Deng, “predicted” a win for former president Donald Trump. The viral video shows Moo Deng choosing between two watermelon cakes, both covered with the … Read more
Voting can get you more than just a free sticker this year. Dozens of businesses across the Big Apple are offering up steals and deals this divisive, stomach-churning presidential election cycle to entice citizens to cast their ballots. In addition, many nationwide outlets are ready to reward you for performing your civic duty on Election … Read more
One bipartisan issue this Election Day? No one wants to puke. But with stress and anxiety over such a high-stakes race sending Americans running to the pharmacy’s stomach aisle, a psychologist says there are a few techniques that can calm your tummy as it flips, twists, and crawls up into your throat while you’re watching … Read more
With Election Day merely hours away, contentious conversations at work may be reaching a fever pitch. If this gives you agita, you’re not alone. According to a September survey from HR data provider Brightmine, nearly 2 in 5 American workers have experienced a political disagreement with a work colleague and nearly 1 in 5 workers … Read more
The latest episode of “Saturday Night Live” had tons of election-related jokes, including a bit about celebrities who have endorsed either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the race. During the “Weekend Update” segment, Heidi Gardner impersonated Reba McEntire as she joined Colin Jost at the table, and avoided naming which candidate she’s supporting. “Well … Read more
Democrat nominee for president Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live as part of a final media push before Tuesday’s presidential election. Harris came face-to-face with her impersonator Maya Rudolph in the show’s cold open on a CNN news set. The cold open included an impression of former President Trump dressed in … Read more
You can’t navigate using these stars. Celebrities are shifting direction and allegiances, moving left and right, adding yet more unexpected twists to an already unprecedented election. “The campaigns certainly want the [celeb] support because it helps in a broader sense to brand their candidates and highlight strengths or mitigate weaknesses,” said Brett Buerck, CEO of Majority … Read more
No Harris, no humping. No Trump, no pumping. It’s a ban on banging that pious patriots are willing to implement to ensure that their preferred presidential candidate is hailed head of state, per a recent report. “In a world where politics seems to influence every corner of life, it turns out that even the bedroom … Read more
Have you voted on how to handle politics with your loved ones this holiday season? As the country is divided on the current election, so are many couples and families. And the heat from the debates is likely to linger well past Nov. 5. After all, Americans today can’t stand a partner who doesn’t check … Read more
If you’re feeling on edge during this election cycle, you’re far from alone. More than 60% of survey respondents stated that their mental health has either been slightly, moderately or significantly negatively impacted by the upcoming election. In fact, 46% reported feelings of anxiety, 37% felt stress and 31% experienced feelings of fear. Election anxiety … Read more
With the presidential election just 10 days away, a new TikTok trend is helping get Gen Z to the polls. Zoomers are making viral videos vowing to fill out their ballot to “cancel” votes cast by their parents. While most of the TikTok creators don’t disclose which candidate they’re voting for, several have said they’ll … Read more
When walking down the aisle ahead of Election Day, couples are hoping their politically divided guests can reach across it to put their differences aside. As fall weddings become more popular, brides and grooms across the nation are concerned that their dream day will be destroyed by families fueding over America’s vote on Nov. 5. … Read more
The upcoming presidential election could lead to a lot of unwanted – and sometimes unhealthy – snacking. Emotional eating can be a byproduct of stressful times, including political events, sports playoffs and other happenings, according to various studies. Recent research published in the journal Nutrients indicated that emotional eating is considered a “critical risk factor for recurrent weight … Read more
“Saturday Night Live” poked fun at both presidential candidates, showing what it might be like if former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris were to compete on a game of “Family Feud” ahead of the election. After Trump closed the door on a possible second debate with Harris, the NBC sketch-comedy spoofed the … Read more
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s Archewell Foundation has a message for voters before Election Day in the US in November. On Sept. 17, National Voter Registration Day, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s organization shared a look into how the Archewell team sent out personalized letters that encouraged unregistered voters to get involved and register. “Voting is … Read more
She did it with a broken heart. After making history at the 2024 Grammy Awards by winning Album of the Year for a fourth time, Taylor Swift now has 30 VMA wins with Video of the Year for “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone — making her the most decorated musician for the show ever. Swift, 34, … Read more
Live from New York … Maya Rudolph will return to her old “Saturday Night Live” stomping grounds to play Kamala Harris throughout the 2024 presidential campaign. Rudolph, 52, was on “SNL” from 2000 to 2007. She won an Emmy in 2021 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for returning to “SNL” to play … Read more
The duchess is with the veep. This week, Vice President Kamala Harris became the presumptive Democratic nominee in the 2024 presidential race, after President Biden dropped out Sunday and passed the torch. As all eyes are on Harris, statements that various celebs such as Meghan Markle, 42, have made about her are back in the … Read more
Between the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and the uncertainty continuing to swirl around President Joe Biden’s re-election bid, it’s been quite a week in politics. The presidential election has been stressing out Americans for months — 40% of adults reported feeling depressed or anxious about the polls in a May survey. Psychologist … Read more