Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift opt out of Met Gala as quiet offseason continues

Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift opt out of Met Gala as quiet offseason continues

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce skipped the red carpet. The superstar couple was invited to Monday’s Met Gala, but sat it out due to scheduling conflicts, according to TMZ. Swift, a previous attendee of the glitzy Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute’s benefit, and Kelce, both 35, have flown under the radar for much of … Read more

Many Americans are choosing to opt out of REAL ID’s, long DMV waits —and instead do this

Many Americans are choosing to opt out of REAL ID’s, long DMV waits —and instead do this

WASHINGTON – As many Americans across the nation are rushing to obtain their REAL ID license, some are choosing to opt out by either using their valid passport as their preferred form of ID for travel or waiting until their current driver’s license expires and then renewing it.  The REAL ID requirement takes effect on May … Read more

Are mall Santa photos passé? Parents opt for private sessions with their kids:  ‘Craving a more personalized experience’

Are mall Santa photos passé? Parents opt for private sessions with their kids:  ‘Craving a more personalized experience’

Classic mall Santa photo shoots are a tradition that spans generations — but these days, parents are opting for something less conventional. Rather than having their children sit on a mall Santa’s lap for a quick snapshot, moms in New Orleans are booking private studio sessions with the jolly, old Saint Nick for a professional … Read more

I’m a poop doctor — what to do if you haven’t gone since Thanksgiving, opt for ‘mush’ or ‘push’

I’m a poop doctor — what to do if you haven’t gone since Thanksgiving, opt for ‘mush’ or ‘push’

Has a weekend full of leftovers left you filled to the brim? Dr. Wendi, a California-based board-certified gastroenterologist — or as she says, a legitimate poop doctor — is on hand and bowel with her recommendations for constipation treatments, offering up a how-to guide to get things moving if you haven’t been able to use … Read more

I’m a mom letting my kid opt out of homework — the stress just isn’t worth it

I’m a mom letting my kid opt out of homework — the stress just isn’t worth it

If only she could be all of our moms. A protective parent in Arizona is allowing her kindergartener to “opt out” of doing his homework — simply because the workload is too stressful, she claims. A TikTok mother named Cayley took to the popular social media platform to explain how both she and her five-year-old … Read more

You can opt out of airport face scans when traveling — here’s how

You can opt out of airport face scans when traveling — here’s how

When traveling, many people allow their faces to be scanned at airports. There are plenty of problems with facial recognition technology — but perhaps one of the biggest is that people don’t know they’re allowed to opt-out. Not only is choosing not to get your face scanned at an airport an option, but it seems … Read more

Nail salon offers discount pedicures to clients who opt into foot fetish scheme

Nail salon offers discount pedicures to clients who opt into foot fetish scheme

This nail salon wants to help you “foot the bill.” A Canadian nail salon is offering a 20% discount on pedicures to customers who allow the salon to sell their feet pictures online to supply the fetish market. Clients wanting to save a buck while still putting their best foot forward simply have to mention … Read more

Employers are fed up with college ‘waste,’ opt for skilled blue-collar workers instead

Employers are fed up with college ‘waste,’ opt for skilled blue-collar workers instead

Employers don’t value college degrees as much as originally thought, recent survey data shows, and the disdain is behind a restored appreciation for blue-collar job-seekers that bring skill and experience over education. The study, known as the Freedom Economy Index (FEI), a joint project of job recruiting service RedBalloon and PublicSquare, surveyed opinions from 70,000 small businesses between … Read more