Before Pete Crow-Armstrong developed into one of baseball’s brightest stars, he grew up around his parents’ famous Hollywood co-stars — a situation that came with some unique perks. Crow-Armstrong’s mom, Ashley Crow, famously starred as Billy Heywood’s mom Jenny in the hit 1994 film “Little Big League,” but it was her best-known role — as … Read more
Mike Golic Sr. crossed off many items on his ESPN bucket list, but he hasn’t completed everything he hopes to. Ahead of his upcoming return to the Worldwide Leader, Golic shared that he wants to be part of the broadcast for the iconic July 4 hot dog eating contest at Coney Island, especially because his … Read more
Where you teethe, I will follow. 26 years after the hit TV show Gilmore Girls introduced its heroines — bohemian mom Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) and brainiac teen Lorelai “Rory” Gilmore (Alexis Bledel) — millennial and Gen Z moms are naming their daughters after the beloved duo. Lorelai is now a top baby name thanks … Read more
A string of over-the-counter drug-induced deaths is putting care providers and state officials on high alert. In the past two months, three children in Connecticut have allegedly died in connection to overdoses of diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in Benadryl. The fatalities were confirmed earlier this week by the state Office of the Child Advocate (OCA). … Read more
Run, Sébastien, run! During his Major League Soccer career, Sébastien Le Toux built his reputation on relentless endurance, routinely covering more ground than younger teammates and opponents. “I was not strong, I’m pretty skinny, and I don’t really like physical contact, but running was something that I could do for an entire game,” the former … Read more
An entire house being transported off an exposed North Carolina beach last week created an unusual traffic jam that was caught on video. The home was a wide load on a flatbed truck and was just narrow enough to cross over the narrow Holden Beach Bridge that connects the barrier island to the mainland. A … Read more
While most parents push their kids toward careers, John Mellencamp is doing the opposite. The 74-year-old rocker said he has never encouraged his children to get jobs, telling them they should focus on doing what makes them happy instead of working a 9-to-5 job. “I’m the only father in the world that does not encourage their kids … Read more
Popular drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy that promise a slimmer profile can trigger much more than weight loss. These medications can spur a slew of potential side effects, like nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, headaches and changes to the skin. One possible consequence is especially dire for the 10 million Americans using GLP-1s. The Australian government has issued … Read more
Southwest Airlines has been making a range of changes, with the carrier now charging for checked luggage and eliminating its famous open seating policy in favor of assigned seats. From Jan. 27, 2026, passengers will now have assigned seats — but they’ll be boarding differently from most other carriers. Per the Wall Street Journal, Southwest … Read more
From sagging jowls and sulfurous burps to deflated breasts and surprise pregnancies, the side effects of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have ranged from subtle to strange. Now, new research suggests that these wildly popular medications may also be throwing off critical medical imaging scans, interfering with doctors’ ability to detect serious — even deadly — diseases. … Read more
Lucid dreaming is so yesterday. Now, sleep scientists are focusing on a rare phenomenon in which people remain aware while sleeping — but experience no dreams, thoughts or even a sense of self. Cracking this “unusual” sleep stage, researchers say, could turn everything we thought we knew about consciousness upside down. Scientists are still debating … Read more
Is Botox a backdoor cure? Devotees of this treatment say the anal jab is the hole-y grail for constipation and sexual satisfaction. “Holetox is a procedure where Botox or any other brand is injected into the internal anal sphincter,” explained anesthesiologist and founder of Natural Aesthetics Center in California, Dr. Bita Ferrell. She described holetox … Read more
Where does the time go? For once, we know for sure — sort of. If tomorrow, July 9, feels even shorter than your average day filled with too much to do, there’s a scientific phenomenon that’s to blame, scientists say. This summer, Earth is suddenly spinning faster as a result of the moon’s position, the experts … Read more
He’s a little genius with a big IQ. At just 2 years and 182 days old, Joseph Harris-Birtill is the youngest-ever member of Mensa — the exclusive society for people with exceptionally high intelligence quotients. Mensa, the world’s largest and most recognized society for brainiacs, admits only those who score in the top 2% on … Read more
What’s the secret to happiness? If you ask a Finn, it might just start with an outdoor hike followed by a cold plunge. Finland has once again clinched the top spot on the World Happiness Report — for the eighth year in a row — leaving the rest of us to wonder what kind of … Read more
Six isn’t a crowd here. A polyamorous family of six has managed to make their dynamic work — despite being misunderstood by many. Kel Macettare, 41 and Bruno Cordisco, 42, met in high school, married and eventually had two sons, Henry, 19 and Hector, 13. Although the couple set out to be monogamous, especially when … Read more
She was naming and shaming. A mother in the UK has ripped into a nurse for failing to mask her disgust after learning of her baby’s unusual name, as detailed in a TikTok video blowing up online. Unfortunately, her sympathy plea divided viewers with some even claiming that her daughter had a “dog’s name.” “I … Read more
Welcome to Jurassic Parkway. Paleontologists recently discovered lines of strange indentations inside a quarry in England were actually dinosaur footprints from millions of years ago. The discovery was made after a site worker reported “unusual bumps.” A nearly 500-foot path roamed by the massive prehistoric creatures was discovered in Oxfordshire, near London. Massive dinosaur tracks … Read more
Daniel Jones is expected to land with a new team any day now following his release from the Giants last week, but former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick believes an extended break might be the best move. When discussing the fallout of Jones’ departure from the Giants, where he was under center for a rollercoaster five-and-a-half … Read more
A hair-freezing contest has been canceled – as it’s not cold enough. The annual competition is held at the chilly Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs in Yukon, Canada. Brave souls step into the naturally warmed water and can make hair-raising shapes when their wet locks freeze. However, temperatures didn’t drop below -20°C during winter, the conditions … Read more