Plans to build the world’s tallest flagpole are being delayed — again. The tiny town of Columbia Falls in Maine is extending its moratorium on big developments for another six months following a proposal for a flagpole taller than the Empire State Building, with an observation deck and a flag larger than a football field. The planned … Read more
Move over, Olivia Dunne: There’s a new star taking the SEC by storm. Brylie St. Clair, a fifth-year outfielder for the Mississippi State softball team is returning to campus for the last time amid a wave of new fans. St. Clair, who has been dubbed the “Olivia Dunne of the Diamond,” announced her return to … Read more
When it comes to a taste for the finer things in life, these New Yorkers have it in the bag. A new survey ranked NY as the “most bougie” state in the US, thanks to ritzy residents’ insatiable appetite for classy couture, glam gems and dazzling designer handbags. However, in the Big Apple, the superlative … Read more
One in six Americans eat dessert every day, according to new research. A survey of 5,000 Americans evenly split 100 per state found that those from Tennessee are most likely to eat dessert every day (25%), followed by those from Colorado, Louisiana and North Carolina (22% each). On average, respondents crave something sweet at 2:30 … Read more
Star student Megan Ebenroth, 17, tragically died last month after contracting a rare, brain-eating amoeba while swimming in Georgia. The death was reported last month, but the victim’s identity wasn’t confirmed until now. “I’m still in shock,” the teen’s mother Chrissy Ebenroth told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution while discussing the “extraordinary” pupil’s passing. “But I can’t … Read more
Pat McAfee is facing criticism for a tweet he sent out — and then doubled down on — Sunday. The sports commentator was replying to a tweet by Evan Fox, who is on “The Pat McAfee Show,” about alternate football jerseys for Michigan State. Clearly finding the uniforms ugly, McAfee responded by trying to joke … Read more
An Alabama eight-year-old had his sights set on Disney World and decided to open up a lemonade stand to help him get there. However, he and his mother received a surprising call that added a wrench in their plans. Cam and his mother Cristal Johnson were contacted by the Alabama Labor Department over a complaint … Read more
The state of ESPN Radio has been pretty bleak these days, and former host Mike Golic expressed his dismay about where things are headed. The Post exclusively reported Wednesday that ESPN was planning on scrapping its nationally syndicated morning radio show with hosts Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams and Max Kellerman. The move is part of … Read more
Taylor Swift is the “anti-hero” of this age-old New Jersey food fight. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Thursday declared the Taylor Swift ham, egg and cheese as the official state sandwich — an ode to the pop star taking the stage at MetLife Stadium Friday for her Eras tour. But food fans are saying … Read more
Alec Baldwin has already lined up his next project just days after wrapping filming on his catastrophe-stricken Western flick “Rust.” The 65-year-old landed a role in an upcoming Karen Slade-directed film about the Kent State shooting that left four unarmed students dead and nine others injured in 1970. On May 4 of that year, the … Read more
“The Watcher” is set in New Jersey — and as it turns out, residents there are intently watching “The Watcher.” The product review site PerfectRec has revealed which Netflix series every state is obsessed with, based on May data from Google Trends and IMDb rating information. California’s pick was “Cobra Kai,” while Hawaii tuned into … Read more
Susan Sarandon was arrested Monday at the New York State Capitol in Albany while protesting for raising the minimum wage for tipped restaurant workers. The 76-year-old actress was one of eight activists who were arrested by state police for disorderly conduct, the New York State Police Department told the Post. They were processed, issued appearance … Read more
New York’s childbirth rate continues to decline as women wait longer to have kids, new data suggests. In 2021, around 211,000 babies were born in New York — a 13% drop compared with about 241,000 a decade earlier in 2011, according to newly compiled data from Cornell University’s Program in Applied Demographics. Young people moving … Read more
They got her goat – literally. A California woman sold her daughter’s pet goat to her local county and district’s state fair — but now she’s suing them after they allegedly slaughtered and barbecued it. Jessica Long purchased Cedar, the beloved pet goat, in April 2022 for her 9-year-old daughter, who cared for the farm … Read more
One in five Americans have never been in a relationship that lasted longer than three years, according to new research. A survey of 5,000 Americans in relationships split evenly by state found that if you’re searching for someone who will be in it for the long haul, the best place to look may be New … Read more
At least two people were killed when a bomb cyclone slammed into California on Tuesday, bringing destructive wind gusts, heavy rain, flash flooding and mountain snow. A driver was killed by a falling tree near Portola Valley in unincorporated San Mateo County, according to a report from KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco. The California Highway Patrol said the man was in a work van traveling … Read more
Top New York officials demanded the nation’s major pharmacy chains reveal their plans about making the abortion pill mifepristone available in the state. In a letter signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul and state Attorney General Letitia James, the Democrats requested Walgreens, CVS Health and Rite Aid to respond in writing within 10 business days about their commitment … Read more
A keen-nosed K-9 in Florida helped wildlife authorities uncover a theft attempt of rare and endangered plants from a state park. On Facebook, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) made an announcement in late February that a K-9 named Susan sniffed out a bag of stolen plants. The thieves reportedly stole 35 ribbon orchids and one … Read more
Calling all wives with pipes. The Iowa State Fair’s “Husband Calling” contest has the internet in a fit of laughter, as a viral video of the competition shows women screaming or singing their spouses’ names to win a measly $5. In a TikTok posted by user @_rhinestonecowboy, the top five finalists can be seen – or … Read more
Jamaica’s state of emergency may threaten its tourism industry as crime continues to increase in the country and local authorities struggle to clamp down on it. “That is all the government is trying to do,” Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness said, adding that Jamaicans “have to hide under their beds, hide their daughters, can’t go to church, … Read more