Mitch Voit made a name for himself long before his first-round MLB draft selection by the Mets on Sunday night — but not for the best reason. Voit went viral in March while playing for Michigan when he ripped a bases-clearing triple against USC and celebrated by pretending to snort the third-base line chalk, mimicking … Read more
It kept you dry in December — now it might be the secret to surviving July. As temperatures soar, a growing number of Americans are getting hip to what much of the world already knows: Umbrellas aren’t just for rain. “I don’t care how cute my hat is, I don’t care if I have a … Read more
No Pauly or Francesca on this list. Home of the Jersey Shore, Wawa and Tony Soprano — in 2025, there are specific baby names that are popular in New Jersey, and the top spot for both boys and girls might not be what you would think. Nor are they grandma or grandpa-sounding by any means, … Read more
America is home to some incredible places — and one travel expert just shared their top 10 favorite cities in the country. According to travel writer Hannah Summers, Detroit, Michigan, is the — shocking — No. 1 pick. The Midwest city’s recent resurgence helped it earn the list’s top spot. “The revamp and official reopening … Read more
President Trump said on Wednesday that he would nominate Casey Means, a Stanford-educated doctor turned critic of corporate influence on medicine and health, as surgeon general. Dr. Means, an ally of the health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has described becoming disillusioned by establishment medicine. She rose to prominence last year after she and her … Read more
It was a sweet celebration Saturday for new Giants running back Cam Skattebo and his girlfriend, Chloe Rodriguez. Moments after the Giants selected the Arizona State star at No. 105 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, Skattebo shared a kiss with Rodriguez during an intimate draft party in Chandler, Arizona, where they watched the fourth … Read more
It’s not the grandest endorsement of a pick when the draft analyst immediately says he’d rather have the player that the team passed on. That’s how ESPN’s NFL draft expert Mel Kiper began his assessment of new Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart after Big Blue traded up to select him and forego selecting Shedeur Sanders. “Surprised … Read more
Now that’s a hard launch. Los Angeles Sparks star Rickea Jackson and former Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. appeared to make their relationship public during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday night. Jackson and Pearce were together when the Falcons traded up to select Pearce in the first round with the No. 26 overall … Read more
In James Joyce’s “Ulysses,” Leopold Bloom remarks that it would be a good puzzle to cross Dublin without passing a pub. Colm Quilligan, founder of the Dublin Literary Pub Crawl, doesn’t recommend even trying it. “When Americans come to town, all roads lead to Temple Bar,” said Quilligan, referring to the pub-rich area on the south … Read more
It could be a while for these crocodiles. A Chinese court is trying to auction off 100 tons of live crocodiles for the third time since they were acquired from a bankrupt company, and is struggling to find any interested bidders for the lot of scaly predators. A court in China plans to try and … Read more
Millions of tourists from all over flock to the nation’s capital each spring to catch a glimpse of the treasured cherry blossom trees. The blooms reached peak blossom this weekend as travelers snapped photos along the Tidal Basin and amid the monuments. While enjoying the scene, however, many visitors may not know there could be some harm … Read more
A bride has gone viral after flashing in her wedding photos, with some criticizing the move as a “red flag” while others claimed she was just being “carefree”. In a since-deleted clip that has now been reposted countless times, a bride named Nina Lingstroem, 31, from Germany is seen flashing both her husband’s groomsmen and … Read more
Budgeting is one of the most common ways to manage your money — or lack of it — but how do you know which method is the right one for you? “As with any budget, how you allocate your income depends on your personal financial situation. The key is to create a budget you’ll actually … Read more
Dr. Dave Weldon, a former Republican representative and President Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will appear before the Senate health committee on Thursday, the first time an agency director has been subject to the confirmation process. Dr. Weldon, 71, is perhaps the least known of the men nominated to … Read more
Academy voters will do what they want, but if our chief critics had their way, these are the films and performers that would be up for Oscars this year. Source link #Oscar #Nominees #Critics #Pick
Someone ought to tender their resignation. A popular food critic has selected the best fast food chicken tenders in the US — naming a baffling pick number one in the country. Jenn Harris, a dining writer for the LA Times, delivered the shock verdict in a detailed article that walks readers through her taste tests at … Read more
Stephen Colbert got a 007 smackdown from Daniel Craig. Craig, 56, appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” Monday and scolded the 60-year-old host for mispronouncing his last name all six times he’s been on the show. “I have a bone to pick with you,” Craig told Colbert, before asking the comedian to say … Read more
They really are taking the midnight train going anywhere. Detroit has been touted by Travel + Leisure as a top destination for 2025 — no doubt raising eyebrows on a list that also plugged other non-traditional tourism spots like Sacramento and Uzbekistan. “It really is a magical time in Detroit right now, and we hope … Read more
It’s time to work work work work work — with Billie Eilish. During a recent interview with Access Hollywood, Rihanna revealed who her dream collaboration would be. “If I could only do a song with Billie Eilish,” the 36-year-old said in a TikTok video shared Thursday evening. “She’s so good.” Rihanna performs onstage during the … Read more
Queen guitarist Brian May is back onstage after suffering a stroke in late August. On Sunday, the 77-year-old posted a video to Instagram of himself playing the guitar and talking to the crowd about the type of equipment he likes. At one point, he asked the audience, “Do you endorse what I’m saying, though?” as they erupted in laughter. “Me at the … Read more