North Carolina general manager Michael Lombardi traveled to Saudi Arabia before the season to seek potential investment from the country’s Public Investment Fund, according to The Athletic. The university was unaware of the visit, which came “at the invitation of the Saudis,” UNC vice chancellor for communications Dean Stoyer told the outlet. No agreement came from … Read more
The oldest and possibly “most haunted” hotel in Las Vegas is hosting a contest just in time for spooky season. Thrill-seekers up for the challenge will have the opportunity to apply to spend a weekend inside the El Cortez Hotel & Casino hunting down ghosts — in the hopes of winning a $5,000 prize. Only … Read more
Molly Qerim’s ESPN exit rocked the sports television world this week when the “First Take” host resigned in a note posted Monday to her Instagram Story. Qerim announced her decision to leave the Worldwide Leader after 10 years of working alongside “First Take” star and executive producer Stephen A. Smith, who said the news “came … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Johnson & Johnson’s drug delivery system for a type of bladder cancer, offering a potential surgery-free option for patients. The drug release system, branded as Inlexzo, was approved for patients with a type of high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer who did not respond to treatment with Bacillus … Read more
Raleigh, North Carolina, is the top US city for job opportunities and earning potential, according to the results of a new study. The tech company Checkr revealed its findings after analyzing America’s 100 largest US metro areas in seven key categories, including labor force growth, percentage of jobs open, real per capita personal income, and … Read more
A household sweetener could hold the potential to create an anti-cancer treatment. New research from Hiroshima University in Japan revealed that stevia leaf extract could help fight pancreatic cancer cells. The leaves of the stevia plant (Stevia rebaudiana) are used to make stevia extract, a naturally sweet substance commonly used as a sugar substitute. The study, published … Read more
Ice cream makers representing about 90% of the U.S. supply of the frozen treat have pledged to remove artificial dyes from their products in less than three years, federal health officials said Monday. The move is the latest voluntary effort by food manufacturers to heed calls from the Trump administration to remove synthetic dyes over concerns about … Read more
Some influencers on social media are participating in the viral “Sharpie lip liner” trend — which is exactly what it sounds like. Users apply a standard Sharpie (typically in shades of red and coral) to the edges of their mouths before going over it again with lip gloss or lipstick, according to numerous videos. On these … Read more
Nick Kyrgios is apparently competitive on and off the tennis court. In an interview with The Guardian, Kyrgios ripped the BBC for not bringing him back as a commentator during this year’s Wimbledon, taking a dig at his replacement in the process. “I know I’m a great commentator,” Kyrgios said. “All I’ve done for 20 … Read more
The 2025 NBA Finals could be the first and last for ESPN’s current top broadcasting trio. The future of the booth featuring longtime play-by-play voice Mike Breen and analysts Doris Burke and Richard Jefferson is up in the air, as Burke’s spot “is not guaranteed for next season” and Jefferson is on an expiring contract, … Read more
It’s time to screen your sunscreen. A new report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) reviewed more than 2,000 SPF products sold in the US, finding that nearly 80% of them failed to meet its criteria for safety, health and effectiveness. “Wearing any sunscreen is much more important and offers better sun protection for your … Read more
The broadcast home of the Mets is in the very early stages of a possible sale. SNY is exploring potential deals, including an outright sale, a source familiar with the situation confirmed. The Wall Street Journal first reported the development Tuesday. The network has hired bankers at Moelis & Co., a global investment bank, to … Read more
Prada struck a $1.375 billion deal to buy smaller rival Versace from Capri Holdings on Thursday, including its debt, in a move that unites two of the biggest names in Italian fashion. Prada is seeking to expand, having defied a slowdown in luxury demand, while Versace has been operating at a loss in the last few quarters. The … Read more
The workers’ union representing more than 10,000 Starbucks baristas said it has authorized a potential strike, ahead of this year’s final round of bargaining talks with the coffee giant on Tuesday. Workers United, which has a bargaining delegation that represents workers at 525 Starbucks stores in the United States, said the coffee giant has yet … Read more
A wide range of foods will be affected if the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) moves forward with plans to ban artificial red dye. According to the Eat Well Guide (EWG) Food Scores database, nearly 3,000 food products on the US market contain red dye 3, including candy, certain brands of mashed potatoes, yellow rice and … Read more
Dwight Howard has his head in the game — in both dance and basketball, that is. After an emotional conversation with Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss about his three non-consecutive stints with the team, the 38-year-old revealed if he would ever play for the iconic West Coach franchise again. “I would definitely go back to the Lakers,” Howard … Read more
Almost two-thirds of parents (64%) are concerned that their child isn’t reaching their full potential, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children revealed that another 42% are more stressed than ever before about their child’s academic success. From concerns about safety (37%), to emotional well-being (37%), social development (28%), behavioral … Read more
ESPN’s replacement for Adrian Wojnarowski could come from within. From within the network’s baseball department, that is. Jeff Passan, ESPN’s top MLB insider, has emerged as a candidate to switch over and become the network’s top NBA insider, according to The Athletic. He joined ESPN in 2019 after working for Yahoo Sports and makes around … Read more
Optometrists say this makeup product might not be optimal. An eye doctor who often posts tips on TikTok and Instagram as @eyestheticsofficial revealed a dangerous — and disgusting — potential side effect of wearing waterproof mascara to bed. Dr. Gurleen Dhanoa shocked her social media followers when she appeared to suggest that failing to remove the popular … Read more
Travis Kelce bought a horse, and while that may sound like a joke the famous footballer would make on his beloved podcast, the Chiefs star is now the owner of a racehorse that partially shares a name with the tight end’s pop star girlfriend, Taylor Swift. Kelce and the Zoldan family — who own Phantom … Read more