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7 Things You Need to Know (3-18-24)

Mini concert from Justin Timberlake….. More HERE

Usher revealed that his family had no idea he was getting married after half-time show…..More HERE

U.S. finally bans asbestos…. More HERE

[LIST] The most controversial song the year you were born…. More HERE

Cheech & Chong are returning for one ‘Last Movie’….More HERE

According to NewsNation, Bruno Mars has allegedly racked up over $50 million in gambling debt at MGM… More HERE

[LIST] 25 of the unhealthiest drinks…… More HERE

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I would lost my mind….. More HERE

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4 Man-Melting Phrases That Make Him Fall In Love….More HERE

Linguist explains differences between regional Southern accents….More HERE

McDonald’s Broken Ice Cream Machines Getting Fixed By The Government: Giant Freakin Robot says the U.S. government is pushing for changes to right-to-repair laws to ensure McDonald’s ice cream machines are always working. Downed machines can cost each location up to $625 a day in profits. The machines are notoriously difficult to repair. Employees often claim they are broken because they don’t want to clean them. Regulators aim to make repairs easier and more cost-effective to benefit customers and franchise owners

Woman Spends $12,000 To Look Like A Cat: The Daily Mirror says Australian Jolene Dawson recently underwent cosmetic surgery to resemble a cat. Jolene believes her cat-like appearance will inspire others and improve her social media influence.  She got a cat-like snout and a suspension thread procedure to flare out her nostrils. Jolene feels more comfortable without makeup now

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7 Things You Need to Know (3-14-24)

[LIST] National Pi Day deals and freebies…. More HERE

[VIDEO] Jason Derulo had to stop his show for a bathroom break…..More HERE

7 Gasoline brands that are a waste of your money….More HERE

Bernie Sanders to introduce bill for 32-hour workweek with no loss in pay for workers…..More HERE

[STUDY] Scientists discovered that 5:00 A.M. is the worst time of the day and 5:00 P.M. is the best time…..More HERE

The ‘Love Is Blind’ contracts that contestants must sign before filming……More HERE

Grand Theft Auto + Hamlet = ‘Grand Theft Hamlet’: The animated documentary follows two actors’ ill-advised attempts to stage a full-length production of Hamlet in a video game world….More HERE

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Justin Timberlake got his former band *NSYNC to reunite — for the first time since 2013….More HERE

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You’ll have almost zero competition to land a ‘highly paid’ job in these 10 cities…..More HERE

Have you heard of “celebrity worship syndrome”? It’s not full-fledged stalker. But it’s when you’re way too obsessed, and do things like think about them constantly . . . try really hard to look like them . . . and feel like if you could just meet them once, you’d instantly be best friends…..More HERE

Tombstone Pizza Launching Pizza Beer: WFRV says Tombstone Pizza is launching a new pizza-flavored beer called  I(Pizza)A.  It will have an alcohol by volume of 7% as well as hints of a tangy sauce, herbs, and pepperoni. The beer will be available on the Voodoo Ranger brewery’s website starting on April 7th

Lightsaber Dueling Becomes Official Sport: Screen Rant says lightsaber dueling has become an official competitive sport. The French Fencing Federation was the first to recognize lightsaber fencing in 2019. Jedi’s score points by landing blows with their blade. The Jedi with the most points after 3 minutes is the winner

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7 Things You Need to Know (3-13-24)

Wendy Williams’ ex-husband seeks two years of unpaid spousal support…. More HERE

Olivia Rodrigo is handing out free boxes of Plan B and condoms at her concerts….More HERE

Drake Bell is finally telling his story on how he molested as a teen….More HERE

A 14-karat gold Lego piece has sold for over $18,000 at auction…. More HERE

Starting March 19, the first day of spring, Wendy’s will sell an all-new Orange Dreamsicle Frosty….. More HERE

Family Dollar, Dollar Tree to close 1,000 stores…More HERE

Olivia Munn says she’s been fighting breast cancer for the better part of a year, and also saying she’s undergone a double mastectomy…. More HERE

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Bruce the Cow was very hungry…. More HERE

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There are good excuses, bad excuses and you gotta be kidding me excuses… More HERE

Knife-wielding NYC bandits steal more than $200 in Bounty paper towels… More HERE

Buffalo Wild Wings Using Real Buffalo To Choose March Madness Brackets: Dexerto says Buffalo Wild Wings is using a real buffalo, named Jack, to pick its brackets for March Madness. Those who outscore Jack on BeatTheBuffalo.com can win free wings for a year.  Brackets have to be in by Thursday, March 21st

Naked Jumping Jacks Lead To Arrest: WMBF says a Horry County, South Carolina woman, named Alexis Hartnett, was recently arrested for doing topless jumping jacks in her yard. The act was caught on video. A neighbor says, “It was really shocking and inappropriate.”

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7 Things You Need to Know (3-12-24)

Viral $2.99 Trader Joe’s tote bags being resold for as much as $500 on eBay…. More HERE

Beyoncé’s upcoming album is titled “Cowboy Carter” and it comes out March 29….More HERE

Airbnb is banning the use of indoor security cameras in the platform’s listings worldwide….More HERE

John Cena received a $500,000 offer from an adult streaming site following his Oscars stunt…. More HERE

Johnsonville recalls more than 35,000 pounds of meat after rubber found….More HERE

A chemical found naturally in broccoli could one day prevent and treat the blood clots that can lead to strokes….More HERE

The most common reason Americans visit the emergency room is for abdominal pain or stomach pain…. More HERE

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I doubt he’ll try that again….. More HERE

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The 20 most stressful life events….More HERE

Victim seeking divorce scammed by fake paralegal at Burger King…More HERE

A poll found the average March Madness fan will dedicate 36 hours to it this year. That includes things like 3 hours filling out brackets . . . 13 hours watching games . . . and another 5 hours just watching highlights…. More HERE

Trader Joe’s Tote Bag Could Be The New Stanley Tumbler: The New York Post says a $2.99 Trader Joe’s canvas mini tote bag has gotten so popular that it is being resold online for hundreds of dollars. The limited edition bag comes in four colors. One eBay listing is currently asking $499 for all four bags while another is selling a single tote for $280. Many are comparing the phenomenon to the recent craze over Stanley tumblers. Critics say the 11-inch-tall bag is too small to be useful.

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7 Things You Need to Know (3-8-24)

Today is International Women’s Day…. More HERE

Ariana Grande is hinting around on why she got divorced from Dalton Gomez…. More HERE

[STUDY] Eating refined carbs for breakfast, like donuts, pancakes, or sugary cereal, makes you uglier within two hours….. More HERE

Matt Rife seems ready to take a “comedian” to court who accused him of performing a sex act to gain success…. More HERE

Natalie Portman got divorced…. More HERE

Jackson Mahomes, the younger brother of Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has been sentenced to six months’ probation in a case alleging an assault on a woman…. More HERE

St. Patrick’s Day Booze It & Lose It campaign is set for March 11 to 17…. More HERE

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Laughter turns to screams….. More HERE

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Louisville doctor allegedly tried to hire Brazilian ‘spiritual healer’ to cast death spell on ex-husband…. More HERE

Florida woman broke into ex’s home, threw Sprite, pickled pork at him and his sofa…. More HERE

There’s new research showing that people from low-income backgrounds are more successful in growing their wealth when they have rich friends. And the best place to meet rich friends is Applebee’s?…. More HERE

Florida Man Competing In World Sex Championships: The Daily Mail says the Swedish Sex Federation is holding a month-long lovemaking competition in Malaga, Spain. Contestants will test their skills in seduction, appearance, massage, posing and romance. All of the events are live-streamed online. One American, a man from Tampa, is heading to Spain to compete. He is married.

Ozempic Maker Launches Super-Fast Weight Loss Pill: The Daily Mail says the makers of Ozempic are launching a new weight loss pill called Amyretin. It helps people shed 13% of their body weight in 12 weeks.  The newspaper claims the new pill helps people shed weight twice as fast as getting a Wegovy or Ozempic shot

Women Reenact ‘’Weekend At Bernie’s’’ At Bank: The Smoking Gun says several women recently propped up a dead man in a car to withdraw his money at a bank in Ashtabula, Ohio. The bank teller had no idea that Douglas had died. She doled out $900. Loreen Feralo and Karen Casbohm were charged with theft and abuse of a corpse after dropping off Douglas Layman’s body at a hospital. The women had been living with the 80-year-old before he died.

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7 Things You Need to Know (3-7-24)

Wilmington NC was named the south’s “best city on the rise” by ‘Southern Living’.….More HERE

Jake Paul is going to box Mike Tyson in July….More HERE

NY skipper Cole Brauer just became the first U.S. woman to sail solo around the world….More HERE

Sargento recalls 11 brands of shredded cheese over listeria fears…. More HERE

Paula Abdul says she has ‘receipts’ of sexual harassment on Nigel Lythgoe….More HERE

Researchers found that wearing makeup could block pores as you sweat, and lower the natural oil levels on the skin and that could cause spots and dryness….More HERE

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule limiting the penalty for late payment on a credit card to $8 per incident down from $32….More HERE

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Nick Cannon got pranked on the season premiere of “The Masked Singer”….More HERE

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Weird News:

Have you heard of the ‘Drunken Monkey’ exercise…More HERE

The ‘Great Kentucky Meat Shower’…. More HERE

Are you a ‘U-Haul lesbian’?…. More HERE

A guy on Twitter claims he has the perfect idea for a date night at home. It’s called “Bottle Night” . You just put down your phones, each grab a bottle of wine, and talk….More HERE

Secret McDonald’s Burger Is Trending: The Focus says a secret McDonald’s burger, with eight patties, is trending on social media.  McDonald’s fans are asking McDonald’s workers to create the Monster Mac. It’s a Big Mac with six extra beef patties. The burger weighs several pounds. A normal Big Mac contains 590 calories. The Monster Mac comes in at a whopping 1,130. The sandwich will cost, on average, $11 more than a regular Big Mac

Oscars Gift Bag Worth Over $100,000: The Deseret News says this year’s Oscar nominees will each receive a $100,000 gift bag. The bags will include an all-inclusive Swiss getaway, a holistic wellness retreat, kitchen appliances, a portable purse seat, upcycled designer pillows, an in-home clinical sleep consultation, popcorn, a red light sleep therapy device and a private show with a mentalist.  The Academy Awards are Sunday on ABC…..More HERE

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7 Things You Need to Know (3-6-24)

Oscar Mayer is coming out with a vegan hot dog….. More HERE

There coming out with a Twilight animated series…. More HERE

Camila Cabello reveals why she ended things with Shawn Mendes….. More HERE

A California man just became the first person in U.S. to be charged with smuggling greenhouse gases…..More HERE

Pam Anderson says No, Nicole Eggert says Yes, to joining the cast of Baywatch reboot….More HERE

70% of Chiefs fans who suffered frostbite at bitter cold playoff game need amputations….More HERE

Naked man decided to take a bath in a Burger King water tank….. More HERE

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He seems happy that this happened….. More HERE

“I was in one of the most iconic girl groups, and no one recognizes me,”….More HERE

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Weird News:

A K-pop star has issued an apology after incensed fans accused her of “betrayal” – because she has a boyfriend…More HERE

A marijuana company specializing in manufacturing pre-rolled joints has launched a campaign to hire for what it calls the “ultimate stoner dream job,” seeking a content creator who will “get paid to smoke weed.”… More HERE

The ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ AR experience lets you catch ghosts at home…. More HERE

World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade To Feature 60-Second Wedding:  The Sentinel-Record says Janet Smith and Jerry Don Wheeler plan to marry during the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hot Springs, Arkansas on Sunday, March 17th.  The couple will exchange vows on a parade float. Their wedding will last 60 seconds. The parade route spans 98 feet.  Janet and Jerry met years ago at work

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7 Things You Need to Know (3-5-24)

Krispy Kreme wants to reward you for doing your civic duty…. More HERE

Nigel Lythgoe just pulled out all the “receipts” to show that he didn’t do what Paula Abdul is claiming….More HERE

The oldest paycheck that’s ever been found is from around 3,000 B.C. in a city called Uruk in the Middle East. And the person was paid in beer…. More HERE

“MLB The Show 24” will have a story mode dedicated to female athletes….More HERE

The iconic “Sopranos” booth has been sold for $82,600 at auction….More HERE

Bitcoin price surges past $69,000….More HERE

The botched “Willy Wonka Experience” event is now being turned into a horror movie…. More HERE

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If you watched Scooby-Doo….More HERE

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Weird News:

Balls Out Bowling is back for the ultimate bowling experience….More HERE

Mega Civilization, the 18-player, 12-hour-long board game covering 8,000 years of history, returns in a new edition this year….More HERE

A man in Indiana thought he and his wife were moving into a new home . . . with a U-Haul and everything. But they were actually TRESPASSING, because the wife had faked all the financial documents and stolen the keys…..More HERE

Man Hospitalized After Bigfoot Throws Rock At Him: The Daily Star says a man, who only wants to be identified by his first name of Dan, was allegedly hospitalized after Bigfoot threw a rock at his head. Dan shared his story and a video of the incident on the Smokey Sasquatch Stories & Survival channel on YouTube. He described hearing unusual noises in the woods before being hit. Dan’s wife found him unconscious and called an ambulance.

Woman’s Mother Has Affair With Son-In-Law: The Daily Mirror says a woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, was recently shocked to discover her mom had an affair with her husband and got a tattoo dedicated to him. The husband and the mother had a four-month relationship, leading to the mom’s secret tattoo. The woman found out about the affair by accident and has since been lasering off the matching tattoo she shared with her mom.  She says their relationship is now strained.

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7 Things You Need to Know (3-4-24)

[VIDEO] Toddler turns into a ‘Golden Girl’…..More HERE

Jason Kelce is officially retiring from the NFL….More HERE

The reason Billie Eilish broke up with her boyfriend was because she had a dream about Christian Bale…..More HERE

Wendy’s is offering $1 Cheeseburgers all month for March Madness…..More HERE

Rihanna was paid $6 million to play a pre-wedding gig for a very rich family in India….More HERE

[PIC] 20 foot long, 2000 pound crocodile…..More HERE

Miley Cyrus said she knew nothing about the Noah Cyrus/Dominic Purcell/Tish Cyrus love triangle…. More HERE

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Slow day at the game…..More HERE

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Weird News:

When was the last time you hurkle-durkled?…. More HERE

Bare Roots Yoga….More HERE

Millennials have found a club where they can party like rock stars but still tuck in at a reasonable hour. East Village cocktail bar Joyface throws Saturday dance parties twice a month from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. sharp. “I danced my face off and then I left. I was very literally in bed by 11,” partier Alicia Roldan said. “It’s cool being able to feel like you’re dancing all night long but getting home before midnight.” The Matinee Social Club event was supposed to be short-lived until video of the dance party went viral. For adults who want to have fun but have responsibilities and full-time jobs, the matinee night scene just might be the solution!….. More HERE

Man Gets Accidental Vasectomy Instead Of Gallbladder Surgery: Oddity Central says an Argentinian man recently went to the hospital for gallbladder surgery but ended up getting a vasectomy. Jorge Baseto was shocked to learn about the mix-up after waking up from the operation. Doctors blamed each other for the error and offered artificial insemination as a solution.

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7 Things You Need to Know (3-1-24)

[VIDEO] Rescue of a truck driver hanging over a bridge…. More HERE

The Rock has secured the rights to some of his most famous stage names and catch phrases….More HERE

One of the prospects in the 2024 NFL draft class, said he doesn’t “believe in space” or “other planets”…..More HERE

Rumor has it, Beyonce might drop a “rock” song…..More HERE

There is a law in Missouri, that states, a pregnant woman can’t get a divorce until after the kid is born….More HERE

Researchers say Americans are able to handle a virtual meeting for 26 minutes without zoning out…..More HERE

Michigan State University scientists are developing a healthier potato chip….. More HERE

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How to embarrass your teenage children in 20 seconds or less…..More HERE

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Weird News:

The most loved and hated regional slang words…… More HERE

Girl Scouts Launch Beauty Line: The New York Post says the Girl Scouts have launched their own beauty line. The Scouts are selling body wash, deodorant, body spray and other products. Fans will be able to smell like Coconut Caramel, Thin Mints, Peanut Butter, Lemon and Trefoils. The beauty company Native helped the Girl Scouts develop the line. It can be found at Target and online. Most of the products cost around $10

Twisted Tea Fanatic Dares Cops To Tase Him So They Do: WKBN says a Twisted Tea fanatic recently dared the Boardman, Ohio police to tase him. Cops were called to a hotel where they found Anthony Goulet passed out among Twisted Tea cans in his truck. He became combative when officers attempted to wake him up. At one point, Anthony dared the cops to tase him. They accepted his dare and stunned him. The taser had no effect on Anthony. Officers eventually corralled him and took him to jail.

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7 Things You Need to Know (2-29-24)

[PIC] Woman has tongue larger than a soda can, holds world record…..More HERE

Tish Cyrus has been accused of “stealing” her husband Dominic Purcell from her estranged daughter, Noah…..More HERE

[LIST] The pizza you should order, based on your Zodiac Sign….More HERE

Nike is releasing a pair of sneakers inspired by The Joker… More HERE

The average working parent relies on six people to help support their child’s growth…. More HERE

Honda built a powered chair to zoom around theme parks while wearing an AR headset….. More HERE

“Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead” remake is coming out…. More HERE

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Weird News:

Heinz Launches World’s First Ketchup Insurance Policy: Gulf News says Heinz has introduced a unique insurance plan for ketchup enthusiasts. The policy covers 57 types of claims, including stains on clothing, carpets, and even pets. The insurance offers rewards like home cleaning services and spa treatments. Heinz says, “Here at Heinz, we know our fans’ love for our ketchup can sometimes be, well, a bit over the top. Our research tells us that 48% of them have ketchup accidents all the time, but 91% swear their love for Heinz makes it totally worth it. That’s why we’re rolling out ketchup insurance – to turn messy moments into pure joy and convenience for our die-hard fans, letting them enjoy their ketchup incidents worry-free.”

The 59-year-old U.K. musician stumbled over his hairless sphinx cat and fell down 14 stairs – “I had a fractured skull, a broken bone in the neck, two fractures in the spine, nine broken ribs, and each rib has multiple fractures and then I had a bit of blood in the lungs.”….. More HERE

The NY Post says a groom’s family hired men to throw red paint at the bride as she walked down the aisle in Sonora, Mexico. The bride was hit on her white dress. Guests initially mistook the paint for blood. Despite the sabotage attempt, the bride and groom continued on with their wedding. The bride changed into a gold dress and was ready to exchange vows when the police arrived. The groom’s relatives phoned in a tip that there were drugs at the wedding. They searched guests and found none. The groom’s family does not like the bride because she does not come from a wealthy family.

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7 Things you Need to Know (2-28-24)

Leap Day deals and Freebies……More HERE

Adele had to postpone some dates on her Vegas Residency….More HERE

WWE legend Virgil passed away today…. More HERE

IHOP and Lay’s have teamed up for the creation of new Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity potato chips….More HERE

22 years later, 2 men convicted of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay….More HERE

The average person will experience 543 examples of “bad luck” this year….More HERE

Carmen Electra has successfully changed her name to Carmen Electra…. More HERE

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Just another day in the life of a pilot…..More HERE

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Weird News:

[PICS] $44 Willy Wonka experience ‘scam’ was so bad that people called the cops….More HERE

Oregon Woman Sets Record With Enormous Tongue: United Press International says a Portland, Oregon woman, named Jenny DuVander, recently earned a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest tongue circumference. Her tongue measures 5.21 inches in circumference.  DuVander says she finds her tongue beneficial for playing the flute. “Tongues aren’t exactly gorgeous, are they?”…. More HERE

Living Near Fast Food Puts Your Health At Risk: A new study by Tulane University reveals that living close to a pub or fast food restaurant can negatively impact heart health. Researchers found that people that live close to these types of establishments have a 16% greater risk of heart failure than those who do not. Study author Doctor Lu Qi says, “Previous studies have suggested that exposure to ready-to-eat food environments is associated with risks of other disorders, such as Type 2 diabetes and obesity, which may also increase the risk of heart failure.”

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7 Things You Need to Know (2-27-24)

‘House Hunters’ to be filmed at several locations in Wilmington…. More HERE

Starting March 4, Oreos has two new flavors coming out, Dirt Cake flavor, plus a new Tiramisu Thins flavor….More HERE

Netflix is expected to hike prices on its streaming plans in 2024….More HERE

96-year-old woman donates $1 billion to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, providing free tuition for all its students forever…..More HERE

Taylor Swift just passed The Beatles for the most weeks spent in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in the last 60 years…. More HERE

[RUMOR] Gypsy Rose Blanchard may be pregnant…. More HERE

NASA snapped images of the stadium-sized asteroid that swooped by Earth…. More HERE

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American Ice Football…. More HERE

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There’s a hardcore band out of Tennessee called Llorona. And on Sunday, they announced they were parting ways with their singer, Diego, because he did something really messed up to another bandmate, who goes by the name Sixx. Diego wanted to steal Sixx’s fiancée Caroline. So he started dosing Sixx with ESTROGEN. Apparently, Diego has some kind of job in the fitness or supplement industry, and he was providing Sixx with a pre-workout formula. But he was secretly loading it up with Estrogen. The band says Diego was, quote, “attempting to force a transition onto him for the last 5 months, in hopes that would give him the opportunity to ‘swoop in’ once he looked stronger and more manly in comparison.” All it really did was cost Sixx thousands of dollars in medical bills as he tried to figure out what was wrong with him. Now that he does know, he still has to see an endocrinologist for several months to see if his hormone levels go back to normal….. More HERE

Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas: The worst states for a woman to live in…..More HERE

Barbie Flip Phone Coming: The Daily Express says Nokia and Mattel are planning to release a Barbie-themed flip phone later this year. The retro device will resemble the flip phones of the early 2000s and can be used for calls and texts. The companies have not revealed the phone’s design. The hot pink Barbie Flip Phone will be suitable for children who are not yet ready for smartphones.

Man Tries To Hide Stolen Horse In His Apartment: Oddity Central says a 19-year-old Wejherowo, Poland man is facing jail time for stealing a horse and then attempting to hide it in his apartment. The police were called after residents saw the man leading a horse up the stairs. The thief was trying to conceal it in his two-bedroom apartment. Police returned the horse, valued at $3,800, to its rightful owner and charged the teen with theft

A groomsman at a Florida wedding got arrested after he attacked the bride, who’s also his sister. Then while being escorted out of the reception, he also struck his brother-in-law, a bridesmaid, a niece, and his own mom….. More HERE

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7 Things You Need to Know (2-26-24)

What would happen without a Leap Day?….. More HERE

[RECAP] Wendy Williams documentary….More HERE

Comedian JB Smoove is going to perform at the Wilson Center on Sept. 13th….More HERE

[LIST] 14 things you should avoid spending money on at the airport….More HERE

AT&T to offer customers a $5 credit after phone service outage…. More HERE

Zendaya donated $100,000 to a theater where she got her start in Oakland, California…. More HERE

[STUDY] Unattractive criminals get a higher sentence….More HERE

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The Florida Man games were held on Saturday, and competitors engaged in showdowns which included grabbing cash in a simulated hurricane, wrestling while holding beer, and a theft-simulation relay…..More HERE

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Six signs your brain needs a break & how to give it one…..More HERE

Have you heard of the Purkinje effect….More HERE

Woman Marries Alien: The Daily Star says Felicity Kadlec, of Massachusetts, previously married a zombie doll. She got married again on Valentine’s Day when she tied the knot with a life-size alien action figure. The couple, along with their 10 doll children, shared emotional vows. Felicity expressed her unconditional love for Robert while their zombie doll Kelly stood by their side.

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7 Things You Need to Know (2-23-24)

7 things you should never ask Siri, Google Assistant or Alexa…. More HERE

[LIST] The best peanut butter brands, ranked from worst to first…… More HERE

First U.S. moon landing since 1972 happened yesterday….. More HERE

John Cena created an OnlyFans account for his character in “Ricky Stanicky”….More HERE

Children born in October are less likely to get the flu……More HERE

Rihanna’s “Umbrella” has joined YouTube’s billion views club…..More HERE

Eminem still uses a BlackBerry Phone…..More HERE

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Every cat has three wild superpowers…..More HERE

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Weird News:

A study out this week found the English language has 546 different words for being drunk….. More HERE

Kevin Hart’s tour rider…..More HERE

Code for someone getting fired: “Based on our initial review, we believe that today’s outage was caused by the application and execution of an incorrect process used as we were expanding our network, not a cyberattack,”….. More HERE

Woman uses AI to make hologram of all her exes’ personalities, decides to marry it….More HERE

A 42-year-old man was arrested TWICE on Tuesday: Once for being drunk and disorderly at a restaurant, and again shortly after, when he drove himself to the police station to complain about the first arrest….More HERE

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Turning Toilets Green: Distractify says America’s toilets are turning green because of the McDonald’s Shamrock Shake. People are posting Tik Tok videos and pictures of their green toilets after they pass the shake. Other people are posting pictures of themselves with a green Shamrock Shake mustache.

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7 Things You Need to Know (2-22-24)

Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with aphasia and dementia….. More HERE

Toyota recalls 280,000 pickups and SUVs because transmissions can deliver power even when in neutral…. More HERE

Japan’s ‘naked man festival’ ends after more than 1,000 years…. More HERE

Amanda Bynes has given up acting and is now offering life advice on Cameo for $100….. More HERE

[LIST] Most disappointing and overhyped cities around the world…. More HERE

The Cadbury Bunny tryouts are happening…. More HERE

Study: 42% of American adults know someone who died from an overdose….. More HERE

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That looks FUN!!!….. More HERE

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Weird News:

A study out this week found the English language has 546 different words for being drunk….. More HERE

Widespread cell service outage affecting southeastern NC….More HERE

Married Couple Wears Matching Outfits For 14 Straight Years: WKYC says a Port Arthur, Texas couple has been wearing matching outfits every day for the past 14 years. Bobbi and Michael Thomas have been married for 33 years. They match everywhere they go, including church, and often travel to different cities to find matching outfits. People frequently stop them to take pictures

Model Threatens To Dump MMA Fighter If He Loses Fight: TMZ says Bellator champion Johnny Eblen is facing pressure from his model girlfriend, Jessenia Rebecca. She is threatening to leave him if he loses his upcoming fight. Johnny recently treated Rebecca to an $85,000 shopping spree. Rebecca posted the following message after receiving backlash online. “Since when was being honest wrong? Do you think if I stop being attractive or gained a bunch of weight he would be with me? No! He likes me cuz I’m attractive and I like him cuz he’s a CHAMPION. Either one of us can get dumped if we lose the thing that the other found attractive. Let’s start being honest in 2024”

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7 Things You Need to Know (2-21-24)

[PIC] The world’s tallest man (eight-foot, three inches) and world’s shortest woman (two feet tall) recently met up for a photoshoot…. More HERE

KFC will introduce the Chizza to U.S. menus for the first time ever……More HERE

HGTV ‘Battle on the Beach’ filming new season in Oak Island…..More HERE

Wilmington Marathon is happening this Saturday….More HERE

Ferris Bueller spinoff is titled “Sam and Victor’s Day Off.” (The movie will follow the valet attendants who took Cameron’s dad’s Ferrari for a joyride)….. More HERE

[TRAILER] Lindsay Lohan is going to be in the upcoming Netflix romantic comedy, “Irish Wish”….More HERE

[VIDEO] All the weird stuff that Halsey collects… More HERE

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322 felonies and 327 misdemeanors….More HERE

McDonald’s Launches Beauty Product Line: The Daily Mail says McDonald’s has teamed up with Nails, Inc. to create a line of beauty products. The collection includes red and yellow nail polish, French fry nail stickers, and a Big Mac-themed “burger brown” shade. The set is available online for $8.99 and will be sold at Target beginning on March 3rd

Too busy to exercise? A study found you can skip working out all week . . . if you just go really hard on the weekends. As long as you get 150 total minutes of exercise, it doesn’t really matter how you fit it in…..More HERE

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7 Things You Need to Know (2-20-24)

Pete Davidson’s CFCC shows will be ‘phone-free experiences’….More HERE

Lady Gaga is headlining The 2024 Fortnite Festival….More HERE

Beyoncé announces $500K fund for cosmetology schools and salons across the country…..More HERE

Capital One to acquire Discover in $35 billion deal…..More HERE

Olivia Rodrigo will have a special cookie available at Crumbl locations near stops on her upcoming tour…..More HERE

City of Wilmington celebrating its 258th birthday….More HERE

Former parenting youtuber Ruby Franke was sentenced to 4 to 60 years behind bars for child abuse…More HERE

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Weird News:

7 things the middle class won’t be able to afford in the next 5 years…..More HERE

We have the most unusual medical jobs – and you’ve probably never heard of them….More HERE

Man Breaks Into Red Lobster For Food Not Money: The Villages News says a Summerfield, Florida man, named Ronald Johnson. recently broke into a local Red Lobster. He was found seated in the bar area with a drink. Johnson caused $1,500 worth of damage. He told cops he broke into the restaurant because he was craving seafood

Woman Flies 2,000 Miles For First Date: The New York Post says 30 year-old Nicole Christine recently flew from North Carolina to Utah so she could meet an online dating match after one week of chatting. The man currently lives in California, so the hopeful couple decided to meet halfway. Their perfect date included skiing, dinner, and shopping. They are now planning a second date. Nicole says, “We enjoyed each other’s company and had a great time. We both had friends in the city, too, so we would have our first date, and if it didn’t go well, we would see friends … I did not have to revert to any second plans, [so] we left feeling like we had done exactly what we wanted.”

Young Woman’s Dad Gets Her Best Friend Pregnant: The New York Post says a young woman recently went viral on TikTok after claiming her 55 year-old father impregnated her 22 year-old friend. Joni Wilcox says her former “gold-digger” bestie hooked up with her dad only weeks after meeting him. The father, David, has lavished the young woman with fancy gifts and exotic trips. He says, “I agree that there should be a boundary there to not date her friends. But I also want to continue living my life romantically with someone that I’m with.” Joni is furious at her father and best friend, but has decided to put her anger aside in order to forge a relationship with her baby brother.

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7 Things You Need to Know (2-19-24)

Univ. of Iowa class uses ‘Pokémon Go’ to teach math….More HERE

The average person makes three compromises every day…More HERE

Usher had to “out bid” Justin Timberlake for the rights to sign Justin Bieber to his label….More HERE

Zachery Ty Bryan has been arrested for a suspected DUI….More HERE

There are five whole glasses of wine in one standard 750-milliliter bottle…..More HERE

[LIST] Every TV show that’s been canceled in 2024 so far….More HERE

Gen Z are treating employers like bad dates: 93% ghost interviews and 87% have not even shown up for their first day of work….More HERE

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Video of the Day

This is hard to listen to…… More HERE

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Weird News:

Doing these 5 simple things after 7 PM can drastically improve your life….More HERE

Couple ordered to pay $1.8 million after gender reveal wildfire disaster…..More HERE

A 23-year-old man from Oklahoma was arrested after he stole a semi hauling 10 Corvettes in Arizona. He said he stole the truck because was just released from prison, and needed a ride home

[PIC] AI fines a man $400 for scratching his head while driving…..More HERE

“Cockroach Exercises” Provide Hay Fever Relief: Sora News says Japanese doctors are recommending “Cockroach Exercises” to ease hay fever symptoms. These exercises involve lying on your back and wiggling arms and legs in the air for 30 seconds to a minute. Doctors say increasing one’s body temperature will alleviate hay fever discomfort. They recommend these exercises as a fun and accessible alternative to traditional methods

Cops Chase Man During Date: WAGA says an Atlanta man recently ended his date early because the police were chasing him. Officers stopped the man and his date before the man got out of his car and ran. He left his date sitting in the passenger seat. A K9 found Akevion Bowles hiding in a nearby wooded area. He had warrants out for his arrest and was taken to jail

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7 Things You Need to Know (2-16-24)

Pesticides tied to reproductive issues have been found in Cheerios and Quaker Oats….. More HERE

Usher revealed he proposed to Chilli way back in the day….. More HERE

Taylor Swift gives $100,000 to the family of the woman killed in the Chiefs parade shooting….. More HERE

Hostess is coming out with HoneyBun Donettes in March…. More HERE

At the University of Pennsylvania, students will be able to get a bachelors degree in AI….. More HERE

Jimmy Garoppolo reportedly suspended 2 games for violating NFL’s Performance Enhancing Substances Policy….. More HERE

Miami Beach wants to ‘break up’ with spring break….. More HERE

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This is hard to listen to…… More HERE

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Weird News:

Bank threatens to repossess Village of Dolton vehicles due to $76k overdue payment…. More HERE

A 46-year-old woman in Florida was arrested on Tuesday, after she smacked her son so hard that she broke his glasses . . . causing cuts on his face. She was reportedly mad that he called her a “booger face.”…. More HERE

Actually, it’s a bad idea to bring your ‘whole self’ to work…. More HERE

Convenience Store Clerk Sits On Beer Thief: CBS says a female convenience store clerk, from Fultondale, Alabama, recently stopped a man from stealing a beer. The woman confronted the thief and then sat on him until the police arrived. The man was charged with robbery.

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7 Things You Need to Know (2-15-24)

Mayfaire Harris Teeter Fuel Center celebrating grand opening with 40-cent off per gallon deal….. More HERE

Jennifer Lopez is coming to Raleigh on Aug. 24….. More HERE

Eminem will co-produce a new documentary about obsessive superfans, called “Stans”…. More HERE

Catch was named one of the “47 USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year for 2024.”….. More HERE

People in the US lost a total of almost $330 million through text message scams in 2022… More HERE

Americans who live alone report higher levels of depression than Americans who don’t….. More HERE

Snoop Dogg wants to collaborate with Dolly Parton…. More HERE

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Video of the Day

EDM songs turning 10….More HERE

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Weird News:

Woman does home DNA test, gets 5 surprises: 1) your dad isn’t your dad 2) your dad was the fertility doctor 3) you have at least 20 half-siblings 4) you slept with one in high school 5) there’s no law against this. More HERE

There’s a new dating app called “Flirt With Los”…. More HERE

Man Gets Dumped And Then Wins Lottery Just Days Before Valentine’s Day: United Press International says an Illinois man recently won a $1 million lottery jackpot just three days after breaking up with his girlfriend. The man purchased a Monopoly scratch-off ticket from a Walmart in Northlake. He was initially disappointed about his Valentine’s Day plans, but his mood quickly changed after scratching off the winning ticket. The man says “After I scratched the winning ticket, I completely panicked. I immediately felt my life change. I almost didn’t go to work!  I’ve been going crazy keeping this million dollar secret. I don’t have a special someone to share my big news with because my girlfriend and I broke up three days before I bought the winning ticket. You can say I haven’t had much luck in the love department but that’s alright, because now I really hit the jackpot!”

Florida Woman Arrested For Covering Mother With Grits: The Smoking Gun says an Ocala, Florida woman was recently arrested for assaulting her mother with a pot of grits. Jakiela Mobley and her mother, Ila Johnson, were arguing over kitchen usage when Mobley tossed the grits at her. Mobley had been drinking and was charged with misdemeanor battery

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7 Things You Need to Know (2-14-24)

Nearly half of all U.S. spending for Valentine’s Day occurs between Feb. 11 and Feb. 14….More HERE

A bunch of academics from around the world gathered in Melbourne, Australia for a three day “Swiftposium”, to examine Taylor Swift’s cultural influence….. More HERE

Charlotte, North Carolina is ranked 15th on the list of the cities with the worst drivers….More HERE

People with attractive parents earn over $2,300 a year more than those with average-looking parents….More HERE

Former professional wrestler William “Billy Jack” Haynes in custody in wife’s death in Oregon….More HERE

Bad Bunny said if his music career hadn’t worked out, he would’ve pursued culinary arts….. More HERE

Dole recalls lots of 7 types of salad kits due to possible listeria concerns….. More HERE

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Video of the Day

British Highschoolers get their first taste of some Wendy’s!…. More HERE

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Weird News:

Woman does home DNA test, gets 5 surprises: 1) your dad isn’t your dad 2) your dad was the fertility doctor 3) you have at least 20 half-siblings 4) you slept with one in high school 5) there’s no law against this. Happy Valentines…. More HERE

Why you should put sex on the calendar for Valentine’s Day….More HERE

Connecticut pastor was dealing meth in exchange for watching sex….More HERE

Does your partner really need to know your location all the time?…. More HERE

One in eight people who’ve quit a job say they’ve strategically timed it before to cause “maximum disruption” for their boss…. More HERE

A 40-year-old man in Florida was sentenced to two years of probation after stealing his coworker’s credit card. They worked at a Chili’s. He made several purchases, including one where he was caught on surveillance video buying a case of beer . . . and a pumpkin…. More HERE

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7 Things You Need to Know (2-13-24)

After 7 years, Katy Perry is leaving American Idol…..More HERE

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers in the U.S. to strike on Valentine’s Day…..More HERE

[LIST] 10 cities with the most single men and women….More HERE

Usher and his longtime girlfriend, Jennifer Goicoechea, did in fact get married this weekend….More HERE

The most turbulent airline route in North America is: The flight between Nashville and Raleigh, North Carolina. The second-bumpiest is Charlotte, North Carolina to Pittsburgh….More HERE

Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan split after a year of dating….More HERE

Plans submitted for Wawa on Carolina Beach Road….More HERE

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Video of the Day

Affleck and the DunKings!… More HERE

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Weird News:

Connecticut pastor decides “Putting the ‘Christ’ in ‘Christmas'” is outdated, tries out putting the meth in Methodist….More HERE

Why dating apps may be ‘worse than ever’….More HERE

Woman falls 25 feet into old septic tank after ground opens beneath her….More HERE

[PIC] Supermodel Walks Runway While Wearing Taxidermied Rat Boots: The New York Post says a model recently went viral during a New York Fashion Week show when she strutted down the runway while wearing a pair of black platform boots adorned with taxidermied rodents. The boots, created by Uncommon Creative Studio, went viral on social media. They will be auctioned off to raise money for the Mainely Rat Rescue…..More HERE

Checking Your Phone First Thing In The Morning Is Bad For Your Health:  The Daily Star says checking your phone first thing in the morning when you wake up is bad for your health. Dr. Janine Bowring says the common habit raises dopamine levels, impacts the nervous system, and affects metabolism and energy levels. She also says the blue light from phones can disrupt circadian rhythms. “You don’t want to do this. This is going to raise your dopamine levels which is very overstimulating to your brain and your nervous system. That blue light from your phone is also telling your brain that it’s 12 noon, messing up your circadian rhythms as well.”

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Super Bowl 58 Recap:

Taylor & Travis….More HERE 

Best 2024 Super Bowl commercials: All 59 ranked according to USA TODAY Ad Meter…. More HERE

A streaker at the Super Bowl Is Going Viral & We Found the 1st Videos of Him….More HERE

Usher’s Super Bowl Half-Time show re-cap….More HERE

Nickelodeon’s Super Bowl broadcast was very good…..More HERE

Super Bowl overtime means 6 free wings from Buffalo Wild Wings…More HERE

Super Bowl Memes…..More HERE

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7 Things You Need to Know (2-12-24)

Dierks Bentley to perform is set to perform at Live Oak Bank Pavilion on Sept 12th….More HERE

Beyoncé is back with two new country songs — “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.”…. More HERE

[LIST] Best 2024 Super Bowl commercials: All 59 ranked according to USA TODAY Ad Meter…. More HERE

Laundry expert says there’s only one laundry cycle you ever need, no matter what’s being washed….More HERE

Jerry Maguire’s “you had me at hello” is the nation’s favorite cheesy movie line….More HERE

Andre 3000 tried out for the “Fast and Furious” franchise, but Ludacris got the part….. More HERE

Jon Stewart returns tonight as host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show but ONLY on Mondays…. More HERE

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Video of the Day

There’s a rule for naming your dog in France……..More HERE

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Weird News:

Aquarium baffled after stingray mysteriously gets pregnant despite there not being any males in their tanks…..More HERE

Richest man of all-time gained and lost his entire wealth in two minutes….More HERE

A 29-year-old man in Ohio was charged with criminal trespass when he was caught charging his phone outside a library at 1:20 A.M. But the man said he got permission from Jesus Christ to be there….. More HERE

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7 Things You Need to Know (2-9-24)

Here’s what you can expect from Super Bowl commercials this Sunday…..More HERE

Raleigh became the capital of North Carolina because the state legislators really liked a bar in the area called Isaac Hunter’s Tavern….. More HERE

Snoop Dogg and Master P are suing Walmart and Post Consumer Brands for allegedly “sabotaging” their cereal brands…..More HERE

Two more women come forward to accuse Jonathan Majors of abuse….. More HERE

Johnny Galecki casually revealed that he got secretly married and has a daughter….. More HERE

[LIST] Prop bets for Super Bowl 58….More HERE

O.J. Simpson is reportedly battling cancer…. More HERE

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Video of the Day

Ever seen a Moose go skiing?….. More HERE

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Weird News:

British Airways flight prevented from taking off in Italy because (A) it had a mechanical issue, (B) the pilots had flown too long, or (C) the seat cushions had too much padding…..More HERE

How much money celebs make for a super-bowl ad…..More HERE

Scientists Create World’s First A.I. Child: The Daily Mail says scientists from the Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence have developed an AI child named Tong Tong. Tong Tong can assign tasks to itself, learn independently, and express emotions. It possesses the intelligence and abilities of a three or four-year-old child. Tong Tong can also discern right from wrong

How are prescription drugs named? A drug development expert shares the process…. More HERE

A 49-year-old guy in Florida was arrested after driving his truck back and forth through waves on the beach . . . and told cops, quote, “It’s not my fault the truck don’t surf.”…. More HERE

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7 Things You Need to Know (2-8-24)

PETA wants people to stop putting animals on carousels…..More HERE

Usher almost passed on doing “Yeah”…. More HERE

Post Malone and Swae Lee just made history, Their song “Sunflower” has been streamed and/or downloaded over 20 million times in the U.S. It’s the first song ever to reach double-Diamond status in the RIAA’s history….More HERE

Some fitness influencers can make up to $41,000 dollars per post…. More HERE

[PSA] How to stop obsessing about work all the time…..More HERE

NASA found a super-Earth in another solar system 137 light-years away… More HERE

A guide to the Super Bowl, in Taylor Swift lyrics…..More HERE

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Half-Time show Hype Video…. More HERE

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Weird News:

Wisconsin man wins World Champion title in bricklaying competition in Las Vegas two times in a row. In other news, competitive bricklaying is a thing: Wausau mason Michael Schlund made history at the 22nd annual SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® World Championship by becoming the competition’s first-ever back-to-back winner….More HERE

People who stand on medians less than six feet wide can now be arrested in Wilmington….More HERE

Adult dancers in Washington state want a strippers’ bill of rights….More HERE

The Wenatchee World says a Cheetos-themed wedding chapel has opened on the Las Vegas Strip. Couples can get married by a hologram of the Cheetos mascot, Chester Cheetah. The weddings at the Cheetos Chapel are not legally binding, but couples can enjoy a Cheetos-inspired cake ball truffle.

Dine In Jail On Valentine’s Day: The NY Post says couples looking for a unique Valentine’s Day experience can dine inside an ancient jail in England for $215. The Oxford Jail, which served as a prison from 1785 to 1996, is offering a three-course dinner complete with candles and red roses. Guests can also dine in the creepy 900-year-old Norman crypt for an additional $230. The menu includes tomato tartare, braised beef, and a white chocolate mousse pudding.

The oldest footprints of Homo sapiens in North Africa were found in Morocco. They are almost 90,000 years old…. More HERE

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7 Things You Need to Know (2-6-24)

You could win $1 million by designing your own Whopper…..More HERE

Toby Keith passed away….More HERE

Lil Jon recorded a guided meditation album…..More HERE

Honda recalling more than 750,000 vehicles to fix faulty passenger seat air bag sensor…..More HERE

Usher: Past Present Future tour is coming to Charlotte on Oct. 22nd….. More HERE

What 2.5 Million will get you at the Super Bowl….More HERE

[PIC] The ‘World’s longest goldfish’…..More HERE

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You gotta make some room…..More HERE

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Weird News:

Pro eater is hitting 5 Michigan food challenges in 5 days…..More HERE

Universal Orlando’s new experience lets guests become monsters…..More HERE

A teenager in Iowa said he’d eat a spoonful of peanut butter for every 50 followers he got on Instagram . . . but had to switch things up when more than 100,000 people followed him in a single week…..More HERE

A woman stole a memory card, found horrifying videos on it, and turned in an alleged serial killer…..More HERE

Tourists Now Taking Disney Classes Because Navigating The Parks Is Overwhelming: The NY Post says planning a trip to Disney World has become so overwhelming that tourists are now paying for classes on how to navigate the park. Families are finding out there’s a whole system to doing Disney World the right way. With the complicated Disney lingo and landscape, visitors are feeling stressed and overwhelmed, even to the point of tears.

Woman Horrified By Boyfriend’s Toenail Clipping Collection: The Daily Mirror says a woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, recently discovered her new boyfriend’s strange habit of collecting his own toenail clippings. The man used to compare his clippings and throw out the shortest ones. When he proudly showed his collection to his girlfriend, she was horrified.

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7 Things You Need to Know (2-5-24)

Pete Davidson is set to perform at the Wilson Center on Saturday, March 9……More HERE

[LIST] 10 worst days to have a birthday……More HERE

King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer…..More HERE

[LIST] The best snacks to eat after midnight…..More HERE

Taylor Swift makes Grammy history with fourth album of the year win for ‘Midnights’…..More HERE

It’s National Fart Day…..More HERE

Steph Curry is godfather to Lindsay Lohan’s baby…..More HERE

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Video of the Day

Man surprises all at brother’s wedding by revealing a 20-year-old secret…..More HERE

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Weird News:

The “Wall Street Journal” says the hot new bedtime for 20-somethings is: 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. They say young adults are recognizing the link between sleep and health more than previous generations did…..More HERE

Has Carnival Cruise Lines Banned Twerking?: US Times Post says Carnival Cruise Lines has allegedly banned twerking on its ships.  Passengers say cruise ship directors have been seen asking people not to twerk when DJs play dance music at the pool. Carnival is also discouraging marijuana use on board, with drug sniffing dogs being deployed to sniff passengers’ bags.  The company is cracking down on rowdy behavior in an effort to improve its image.

The NY Post says an Australian man recently got a “massive” tattoo of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on his butt in order to win Eras Tour concert tickets for his daughters. Luke Porter spent six and a half hours getting inked for a radio station contest. He plans to take his two oldest daughters to the concert

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7 Things You Need to Know (2-2-24)

Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring….More HERE

[RUMOR] Justin Bieber might make a surprise appearance during Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show…. More HERE

[TRAILER] A new documentary about Wendy Williams is coming out on Lifetime…. More HERE

Heinz has introduced the first-ever Emotional Support Ketchup Bottle…..More HERE

Vince McMahon is being investigated by the federal government…..More HERE

The most common job in the U.S. is retail salesperson….. More HERE

There’s going to be an iFly indoor skydiving center in Wilmington…. More HERE

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Patrick Stewart, Drew Barrymore, Master Chief, Peppa Pig, Arnold from “Hey Arnold,” Knuckles from “Sonic” and the band Creed…… More HERE

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Weird News:

Have you heard of the “Spotify tattoo”….. More HERE

A junior high principal in Japan was fired, after he admitted he’d been ordering regular-size coffees at 7-El even, but when he went to the machine he was filling large ones….. More HERE

CBS Using ‘’Doink Cam’’ For Super Bowl: Awful Announcing says CBS will be using a “Doink Cam” during the Super Bowl. Cameras will be placed on each goal post upright, capturing the moment when a kicker doinks a field goal off the crossbar. CBS is using 165 cameras for the game.

WFHN says a woman was kicked out by her husband after secretly spending $30,000 of their savings on Taylor Swift concert tickets. ‘’Melissa’’ withdrew the money and went on a trip to Brazil without her husband’s knowledge. Melissa is now begging her brother for a place to stay, but he has refused to help her due to her past spending issues.

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7 Things You Need to Know (2-1-24)

Plans submitted for proposed Dave & Buster’s in Mayfaire…..More HERE

[LIST] 35 famous musicians who have never won a Grammy…. More HERE

[LIST] All the weird stuff that happened in January…. More HERE

Doggie McDogface: Wilmington police asking for help naming new K-9…. More HERE

Justin Timberlake seems to be taking back his apology to Britney Spears, and maybe even Janet Jackson…. More HERE

Taylor Swift just trademarked “TAYLOR-CON”…… More HERE

The Tropicana, a Las Vegas Strip icon, announces it’s closing its doors….More HERE

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Video of the Day

Another week, another “Wheel of Fortune” puzzle controversy…. More HERE

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Weird News:

PimEyes has the ability to find every photo of you that exists…..More HERE

Definition of holding a grudge: Wife tries to kill husband over postcard from woman he dated 6 decades ago…..More HERE

Adult ‘Diaper Spa’ Opens In New Hampshire: The Focus says an adult ‘Diaper Spa’ in Atkinson, New Hampshire has sparked controversy and disgust online. The spa, run by a qualified doctor, allows adults to wear diapers and engage in infant-like activities. People on social media are calling the concept “sick” and “disturbing.” The spa offers different packages ranging from $300 to $1,500

Get Paid $10,000 To Watch The Super Bowl: WGNC says the betting site Oddspedia is going to pay someone $10,000 to watch the Super Bowl. The company’s ‘new hire’ will need to pay attention to things like the outcome of the coin toss and the color of Gatorade poured on the winning coach. The job does not come with a game ticket, but the company will advance half the money if the winner wants to go to Las Vegas to watch the game. People can apply for the job on Oddspedia’s website

A South Carolina couple described as “Bonnie and Clyde wannabes” was arrested after leading police on a chase in a spray-painted car with a dog, a cat and four chickens inside, authorities said Tuesday….. More HERE

Florida mom booted from school’s pickup area for promoting her OnlyFans on car…. More HERE

10 Ice Age animals: meet the extraordinary beasts that thrived when the world was frozen…. More HERE

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-31-24)

Justin’s tease was referencing *NSYNC members recording background vocals for his upcoming album…… More HERE

Teri Hatcher got kicked off the Hinge dating app for pretending to be Teri Hatcher…. More HERE

Disney trips are so complicated now that you need a class to plan one….. More HERE

Ashley High School to retire Alex Highsmith’s jersey….. More HERE

The Ringo Water Bottle…. More HERE

Universal Music Group is pulling their music from Tik Tok….. More HERE

The end piece of bread is called a “heel”….. More HERE

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Video of the Day

All the star-studded Super Bowl ads airing during the big game…. More HERE

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Weird News:

[LIST] Subtle signs that your friend isn’t really your friend….. More HERE

How the Isabel Holmes and Thomas Rhodes bridges got their name…. More HERE

Have you heard of burn-away cakes…..More HERE

Steve Jobs used ‘beer test’ to interview people at Apple…..More HERE

There were more than a million calls metro Atlanta residents made to the city’s E-911 center last year….. More HERE

Mashed Magazine says a Taylor Swift Super Bowl drinking game has been posted online.  Fans are encouraged to take a sip when they spot Swift in her suite, see a sign mentioning her in the stands, or when the announcers use her lyrics to describe the game. People must also drink when spotting Swift dancing, hugging Brittany Mahomes, or seeing Travis Kelce make a hand heart

Dimple Surgery Is Trending: The NY Post says $1,500 ‘dimpleplasties’ have become the hottest plastic surgery trend of 2024. People are paying thousands of dollars for a minimally invasive procedure to create the appearance of natural dimples on their cheeks.  The demand for dimple surgery has surged, with patients booking three months in advance. Plastic surgeons warn that trends like this can be permanent and may fade over time.

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-30-24)

Players in the Puppy Bowl 2024….. More HERE

UPS to cut 12,000 jobs….. More HERE

Avril Lavigne is dating TikTok country star Nate Smith…..More HERE

New Hanover County will be offering free tax preparation and filing with IRS-certified volunteers beginning Thursday, Feb. 1….. More HERE

Astronomers say the Milky Way smells like rum and tastes like raspberries…. More HERE

118 new emojis are on the way later this year, including a phoenix, a lime, a brown mushroom and a broken chain….. More HERE

Milly Alcock (“House Of The Dragon”) has been cast as Supergirl….. More HERE

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Video of the Day

Must’ve felt good to get that off your chest…. More HERE

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Weird News:

Be on the lookout for the Burgercuda…..More HERE

Some decisions are big and require time and consideration. Others aren’t big, but we struggle with them anyway. A new poll looked at the top everyday decisions we struggle with. Here are the Top 5. . . 1. What to eat. 44% have trouble deciding on any given day. 2. What to watch on TV, 40%. 3. Decisions related to a hobby you have, 39%. 4. What to wear, 37%. 5. What to buy at the store, 36%….. More HERE

The Daily Mail says Ohio lawmakers have proposed a plan to pay students to attend school. The pilot program would test the concept by paying a random group of kindergartners and ninth graders $50 a month just for showing up to class. They would also receive a $250 bonus if they graduate, along with incentives for their parents. The program aims to reduce absenteeism and increase graduation rates. The total amount of money allocated for the program would be $250,000 in 2024 and $500,000 in 2025. The bill is still up for debate.

Burglar Calls 911 After Getting Stuck And Crapping Pants: The Augusta Press says an Augusta, Georgia burglar recently called 911 after getting stuck inside a high-rise building and soiling himself. Brandon Thorne was rescued from the 15th floor. He claimed he entered the building to escape individuals who were trying to kidnap him. Brandon later admitted that he lied. He was charged with attempted burglary

Elon Musk’s medical technology company Neuralink has reportedly implanted a brain chip into its first human subject…… More HERE

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-29-24)

How expensive the cheapest room on the Titanic was…….More HERE 

Britney Spears just apologized to Justin Timberlake…..More HERE

Truly has a new product out called Hot Wing Sauce Hard Seltzer….. More HERE

DiGiorno has decided to bring back their wildly popular Digiorno Doink Challenge…… More HERE

Train and Hozier are set to play concerts this year at Live Oak Bank Pavilion….. More HERE

Drew Barrymore was ‘Catfished’ on a dating app….. More HERE

Amelia Earhart’s long-lost plane possibly detected by sonar….. More HERE

BONUS:

Martha Stewart is working on a tell-all documentary for Netflix….. More HERE

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Video of the Day

A convenience store chain in Kentucky is getting attention for putting red buttons in their bathrooms, which activate disco balls and music, turning the restrooms into secret dance clubs…… More HERE

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Weird News:

Two blue aliens claim there are 135 billion humans out there….. More HERE

Dance Party Erupts At Dallas Waffle House: KBZS says customers recently went wild at a Waffle House in Dallas, Texas. Patrons were twerking and dancing on the tables. The chefs were also dancing.

Dating Site Hiring Cheating Officer: Bedfordshire Live says the dating app Illicit Encounters is hiring a Chief Discreetness Officer (CDO) to help people cheat on their partners. The CDO will visit hotels and restaurants to rate their “discreteness” and provide inspiration to members. The company says, “While the risk involved in having an affair is a motivating factor for a lot of cheaters, fear of getting caught can also cause a lot of stress and impact the experience. “In such a connected world, privacy can be hard to come by. The Chief Discreteness Officer will be charged with visiting restaurants, hotels, trying experiences and rating their discreteness. The curated list will then be passed back to our members, to give them inspiration and peace of mind. For the right candidate, it really is the best job in the world.”

The teams for Super Bowl 58 are set! Did you see who made it in? A poll found 1 in 11 viewers will have no idea . . . until they turn on the game. 9% of people who plan to watch the Super Bowl say they won’t know which teams are playing in it until the game starts. The average viewer will only watch 29 minutes of the game itself. One in six said less than 20. Each quarter is 15 minutes. So unless there’s overtime, that’s 60 minutes of gameplay. The whole event lasts three to four hours

Therapists shared a list of phone habits people have that might actually be a sign of anxiety. They include doomscrolling . . . avoiding people by using your phone . . .the inability to put your phone down and panic when your phone isn’t working….. More HERE

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-26-24)

CFMB eastbound closure now set for Monday…..More HERE

Justin Timberlake is going out on tour this year and his coming to Raleigh on Jun 12th…..More HERE

[PIC] Ugg is selling ultra-high ‘candy corn’ boots…..More HERE

Wendy’s is celebrating the NFL playoffs with its Baconator Blitz…..More HERE

[PSA] What to do if you come face to face with a lion in the wild…..More HERE

80% of the population of the United States lives within a two-hour flight of Atlanta……More HERE

‘Some things shouldn’t breed’: NJ animal shelter will name feral cat after an ex, then neuter it…. More HERE

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The world’s biggest paper airplane…..More HERE

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The science behind why ‘time flies by faster as we get older’…..More HERE

Scientists in Australia have discovered a marsupial that mates in 14-hour sessions, and then dies…..More HERE

January is sometimes called “Divorce Month,” because lawyers tend to see an uptick in new clients after the holidays. Some red flags to look out for include: Your partner’s spending habits change . . . they suddenly start hitting the gym a lot more . . . and they’ve stopped nagging you…..More HERE

Dad Can’t Find Babysitter So He Takes Toddlers With Him To Robbery: Yahoo News says a Mobile County, Alabama father recently took his two toddlers with him to a robbery. The homeowner pursued them after seeing them steal items from her house. The father left his kids in the stolen getaway car at a gas station. He and his female accomplice were eventually arrested

Man Irons Clothes For 142 Hours: Legit.ng says a Nigerian man recently spent 142 hours ironing clothes in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for ironing. Abdulfattah El-Okene had set a goal of 200 hours, but stopped based on the advice of his doctor. He had already surpassed the previous record of 100 hours set in 2015.

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-25-24)

WWE’s Vince McMahon accused of sex trafficking by former employee….More HERE

[LIST] The most popular Pokémon in each country (Mime Jr. is America’s favorite Pokémon) ….. More HERE

Jason Momoa was filming a SB commercial with Zach Braff and Donald Faison from ‘Scrubs’…. More HERE

[STUDY] Housing is now officially unaffordable for half of all American renters…. More HERE

The Carolina Panthers have hired former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales, as their new head coach, …… More HERE

How to make Homemade ranch dressing…..More HERE

Justin Timberlake is set to drop a new album on March 15th and He’s also the musical guest on SNL this weekend…..More HERE

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How old is He?…. More HERE

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Weird News:

NC man uses ‘eeny, meeny, miny, moe’ method to pick $200,000 winning scratch-off…..More HERE

‘Married Single Moms’ trend….. More HERE

A mother in France has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for abandoning her 9-year-old child, who lived alone in their apartment from 2020 to 2022. According to CNN, the boy survived on cake, canned goods, and stolen tomatoes. The mother lived with her partner in another apartment and only visited the child occasionally. Despite the challenging conditions, the child attended school and was a good student. The Mayor of Nersac alerted authorities after the mother sought help from social services to buy food. The child has been under the care of social services since September 2022.

Tea Extends Your Life: The NY Post says drinking three cups of tea a day could extend your life. Researchers from China’s Sichuan University studied 12,000 people and their tea-drinking habits. They found that people who consistently drink tea show signs of slower aging. Researchers believe that the polyphenols and flavonoids in tea may play a role in regulating the immune system and extending life expectancy.

Indiana Man Abducted By Aliens: The Daily Mirror says an Indiana man was “abducted” by aliens while driving home from school. He noticed flashing lights behind him on a rural road and thought it was the police. As soon as he stopped, the lights vanished. The man experienced strange electrical issues in his car, and then found himself in a cornfield a half mile away from his vehicle. He is unsure of what really happened and admits that people may not believe his story.

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-24-24)

Legal sports wagering will begin in North Carolina on March 11……More HERE

[VIDEO] An Arkansas police officer rescued a child from an icy pond….More HERE

Taylor Swifts alleged stalker has been spotted at her house about 30 times in the past 2 months…..More HERE

Jon Stewart is headed back to Comedy Central to host ‘The Daily Show’ … but only on Mondays…..More HERE

Kate Hudson has a new song coming out on Jan 30th……More HERE

[PSA] How to make sugared nuts without burning yourself…..More HERE

[PIC] A lady in California just broke the record for longest ARM HAIR on a woman. She’s got a single hair on her right arm that clocked at 7.24 inches…..More HERE

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Bring out the Olives…..More HERE

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“Out of the $1.3 [million], half a million dollars went to the IRS, and a few hundred thousand dollars went to a home remodel the Lord told us to do,”….. More HERE

Earlier this month, we had a list of predictions about 2024 made 100 years ago in 1924. Now more of them are making the rounds online. Here are a 10 other things people thought we’d see by now. Some were serious predictions and fairly spot-on. Some weren’t so good . . .
1. Beds would launch kids up and onto their feet in the morning. Then a flying bus would pick them up and get them to school in two minutes flat.
2. Our legs wouldn’t work anymore. By 2024, the muscles in our legs would have atrophied from never being used, all thanks to the invention of cars.
3. Traveling to other planets would be easy and common. They compared it to crossing the Atlantic Ocean in 1924.
 4. Flying clothing. (???) Someone predicted we’d all basically wear suits that made us fly everywhere. Jet packs DO exist now, but they’re not common.
5. Concerts would be happening remotely. This one DID happen. They predicted that bands wouldn’t have to tour if they didn’t want to. Their live performances could reach people right at home.
6. We’d run out of diamonds. Jewelers thought there wouldn’t be any left, and we’d be making synthetic gems out of sugar. (???) We haven’t run out yet, but synthetic diamonds are a big business now.
7. New York City would have 30 million people, and Canada would have 100 million. The real numbers are around 8 million in New York, and 40 million in Canada.
8. Jazz would be lumped in with “classical” music. A Russian violinist said it in 1924 to convince people jazz wasn’t a, quote, “destructive force” in the world.
9. Men would stop wearing corsets. Girdles and corsets were somewhat common for men in 1924. Not anymore, but we do have ” compression shirts.”
10. People would think RADIOS were silly and old school. Quote, “The radio set that so amazed you the first time you ‘listened in’ will excite LAUGHTER among Americans [in] 2024.”

You Only Need To Walk 4,000 Steps A Day: Best Life Magazine says walking just 4,000 steps a day can have a positive effect on brain health. A study by the Pacific Neuroscience Institute reveals that walking 4,000 steps a day can improve memory. The research challenges the commonly suggested goal of 10,000 steps a day and offers a more achievable target for many people.

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-23-24)

WWE’s ‘Monday Night Raw’ is moving to Netflix next year….More HERE

The Rock is now on the WWE board of directors…… More HERE

[LIST] Every Costco food court item, ranked them in order from worst to best….More HERE

PETA wants to replace Punxsutawney Phil with a giant coin…..More HERE

“Oppenheimer” leads the Oscar nominations with 13…..More HERE

Sofia Vergara says she and Joe Manganiello split up because he wanted kids and she didn’t…. More HERE

BET+ is doing a series based on the life of rapper Ludacris…… More HERE

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What different generations do on their day off…..More HERE

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Weird News:

12 phrases men frequently use that imply their toxic behavior which women should stay away from……More HERE

The middle finger is the most controversial digit….More HERE

KFC Hiring Taste Tester: Stuff.co.nz says KFC is hiring a taste tester. The part-time job involves taste-testing KFC’s signature dishes for quality control purposes. The ideal candidate needs to have “good taste buds” and be able to differentiate between different flavors. KFC is paying the lucky taster $99 for 30-minutes

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-22-24)

[LIST] Which fast food chain makes the best Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit?…. More HERE

The shortest career for anyone who’s played in the NBA is Jameson Curry. He played 3.9 seconds for the Los Angeles Clippers in 2010 and that’s it…..More HERE

Joe Exotic from “Tiger King” is seeking a new trial in his wildlife trafficking case…..More HERE

[MEMES] The best memes of shirtless Jason Kelce cheering on his brother Travis Kelce…More HERE

Dave Chappelle criticizes Katt Williams for taking aim at fellow comedians….More HERE

Justin Timberlake is set to be the musical guest on SNL this weekend….More HERE

For the first time ever, an 8 year-old kid has beaten a Grand Master in classical chess…..More HERE

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Get a TP subscription from ‘Who Gives a Crap’…..More HERE

The correct way to walk on Icy Sidewalks…..More HERE

Woman arrested after police found $2,500 worth of Stanley cups in her car…..More HERE

Teens Spends $3K On Stanley Tumblers: The Wall Street Journal says a 16-year-old from Alabama is obsessed with collecting Stanley Tumblers. Amelia Awad says her parents have spent $3,000 helping her collect every style and color of the popular tumbler. She has 67 cups.

Woman Calls In Fake Burglary Because She Is Scared Of Bad Weather: WTVY says an Alabama woman recently called in a fake burglary because she was scared of the weather. Kelley Giniebra called 911 to report a burglary in her home.  When officers arrived, they found no evidence of a crime. Kelley falsely reported the burglary so that officers would quickly come due to her fear of the bad weather. She was arrested and charged with making a false report to law enforcement.

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-19-24)

Three zodiac signs whose worst fears come true on January 20, 2024….. More HERE

Crystal Hefner, who was Hugh’s 3rd and final wife, now says she was “brainwashed” during their marriage…. More HERE

Snoop Dogg says OnlyFans offered him $100 million…. More HERE

[LIST] The most searched musicians in every US State…. More HERE

One of the last inventions Thomas Edison ever worked on was a phone to contact the dead….. More HERE

Which female artists have the biggest potty mouths?… More HERE

Doja Cat’s mother alleges son physically, verbally abused rapper in restraining order…. More HERE

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This is why you need to slow down when it snows…..More HERE

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A Chinese marathoner known as Uncle Chen, who finished a recent race in 03:33, has been disqualified for chain-smoking through the entire 26.2 miles….. More HERE

Man accused of digging up neighbors’ yard because he believed they were pirates…. More HERE

The 3 ingredients for fun: Overlapping states of playfulness, connection and flow…. More HERE

Company Paying $10,000 If You Give Up Your Smartphone: The NY Post says Siggi’s Dairy is offering a $10,000 prize to anyone willing to give up their smartphone for a month. Participants must submit an essay to be considered and will be provided with a lockbox and a flip-phone during their digital detox. The goal is to show the benefits of going digital-free….. More HERE

A chef is going viral on TikTok for sharing his “six-to-one” grocery shopping hack. He says you should aim to buy six vegetables, five fruits, four proteins, three starches, two sauces or spreads, and one fun thing for yourself…… More HERE

Dating App Offers $10,000 To First Members Who Have A Baby: PR Newswire says the dating app heybaby is offering a $10,000 prize to the first couple who has a child after meeting on the app. The contest requires proof of meeting on the app and conceiving the child after joining the heybaby community. The founders of heybaby created the app to provide support for singles who want a life with kids

Woman Reveals Real Reason She Divorced Ghost: The Daily Star says a woman who married a ghost is angry because he eyed up another woman at their wedding. Brocarde, who divorced a Victorian-era ghost named Edwardo, says he made inappropriate comments about seeing the ghost of Marilyn Monroe during their ceremony. She felt tormented and played with. “As you can imagine, on your wedding day your groom turning around and making a rude comment about a female, or anyone at all…‌if you want to date a ghost, why propose to me? It didn’t make any sense. It was like I was being tormented and played with. I just started to find it quite a dark relationship to be in. To be someone who is so outgoing and so bubbly and so excited by life, I felt like I was getting dragged down by it.”

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-18-24)

Post Malone and Reba McEntire are singing at the Super Bowl…..More HERE

Two men just filed a class action against Madonna her for starting her concerts late…. More HERE

In honor of National Croissant Day on Jan. 30, enjoy Burger King‘s croissant breakfast sandwiches for a cent…….More HERE

Wizards of Waverly Place, is getting a sequel….More HERE

Americans need $94,000 per year to feel financially independent….More HERE

Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic….. More HERE

[FYI] It’s not pronounced ‘Travis Kel-see’, it’s actually ‘Travis Kels’….. More HERE

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A guy in Germany broke a world record by chugging a full cup of coffee in 3.12 seconds…… More HERE

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Weird News:

Has your partner asked you to peel an orange recently? If so, this might be part of the “Orange Peel” test. The “Orange Peel Theory” works like this: Asking your significant other to do a simple task for you can be a litmus test for their love…..More HERE

A new study by the University of Illinois reveals that men are better at directions than women because of the way they were raised. Boys are encouraged to play outside more than girls, which exposes them to their surroundings and enhances their navigational abilities. The study also found that women are as good as men at reading maps.

Teen Earns $400K A Year By Making Luxury Guinea Pig Cages: The Daily Mail says a 17-year-old California teen earns $410,000 a year by manufacturing luxury guinea pig enclosures. Bella Lin came up with the idea after one of her guinea pigs was taken by an eagle. She invested $2,000 of her savings to launch GuineaLoft and has sold 11,000 cages since 2022. Lin only works 20 hours a week

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-17-24)

What you’re owed for a delayed, canceled flight….More HERE

Kate Middleton is going to be in the hospital for at least 2 weeks after abdominal surgery….More HERE

How long should you let your car warm up before driving?….. More HERE

Janet Jackson and Nelly are going on tour and they’re coming to Charlotte on July 14th…..More HERE

50 Cent is the most versatile man in entertainment……More HERE

Port City FC open tryouts are this weekend…..More HERE

Chuck E. Cheese is developing a TV game show for adults……More HERE

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A.I.-generated version of Hank Hill from “King of the Hill”, singing the Morgan Wallen hit “Last Night”….. More HERE

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Psychopaths are more likely to show this surprising physical trait: study…..More HERE

A man in Canada scammed a guy out of $900 for an iPhone that didn’t work. But as he was running away, he slipped on the ice, and the cash flew out of his hands. The victim went to collect the money, and the guy ran off again…… More HERE

Career experts made a list of the worst mistakes you can make at a new job: 1. Pretending you know everything. You might worry you’ll seem incompetent if you ask too many questions. But ignore that instinct, and ask away, Not asking questions will just slow you down and keep you from learning how things operate. 2. Being anti-social. Don’t be shy and isolate yourself. Put yourself out there and talk to people, or you might miss opportunities to build connections. You don’t want them saying things like, “Has ANYONE talked to the new guy yet?” 3. Badmouthing your old job. People pick up on negativity fast, and it makes a bad first impression. Try to be positive and treat your new job like a fresh start. 4. Talking about how things were done better at your old job. It’s tempting to draw on old experiences to help make improvements. Just be careful you don’t do it too much, especially right away. Your new co-workers might start seeing you as an outsider instead of a new teammate.

Drumstick Ice Cream Cones Wants To Make ‘Super Bowl Monday’ A National Holiday: Brand Innovators says Drumstick is calling on Americans to take the Monday after the Super Bowl off from work. Drumstick has launched a social media campaign with the hashtag #DrumstickMonday, urging people to do something unexpected on their day off. The ice cream maker wants people to sign a petition to make the day after the Super Bowl a national holiday.

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-16-24)

[LIST] Which fast food chain gives you the most fries?….More HERE

Jason Kelce to retire from the NFL after 13 seasons with the Eagles….. More HERE

NASA says 160 foot asteroid will pass Earth today….. More HERE

The complete list of winners at the 2024 Emmy Awards….. More HERE

The best way to pet your cat according to science….. More HERE

New data shows that people who read romance books “always” or “often” daydream and are more likely to be worriers….. More HERE

[LIST] The 75 most impactful TV moments…… More HERE

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The Drunk Men’s Choir……. More HERE

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6 Secret Signs Someone Is Thinking of You….More HERE

The Legend of ‘Bum’ Farto, the Key West Fire Chief-Turned-Drug Dealer Who Vanished…..More HERE

Einstein’s 7 rules for a better life….. More HERE

Get Paid To Watch Super Bowl Commercials: PicksWise is paying someone $2,000 to watch and rank Super Bowl commercials. The gig also includes a new TV and free food. PicksWise website reads: It seems everyone has an opinion on which Super Bowl commercial is best, and why their favorite should also be your favorite. In an effort to put the debate to rest, we’re looking for one extra-observant commercial connoisseur to watch and rate each and every commercial played during Super Bowl LVIII. The winner will choose their 10 favorite Super Bowl commercials, then we’ll ask them to rate them using our expertly-devised, ironclad criteria. Our winner will receive a $500 DoorDash gift card to keep the hungry partygoers satisfied, a 65” 4K TV so everyone has a view of the big game, and a $2,000 cash prize for their efforts.

Best Time To Browse Dating Apps:  The NY Post says the best time to browse on dating apps is between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Mondays. This time frame is when users are most active. Experts say the best dating profiles have at least five photos and are no longer than 45 words

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-12-24)

What school lunches look like around the world…..More HERE

[LIST] Several events in Wilmington honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend…. More HERE

ESPN returns dozens of Emmys after using fake names to get awards…..More HERE

Tom Cruise is reportedly working on “Top Gun 3″….More HERE

24% of Gen Z singles think someone’s “body count” matters when dating….. More HERE

[LIST] 2024 People’s Choice Awards nominations…. More HERE

Man files lawsuit against 27 women over ‘malicious’ dating posts in Facebook group…. More HERE

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Looks like you forgot your cousin’s wife’s best friend from college’s uncle’s ID card… no license for you!…… More HERE

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Jeff Bezos made over $7.9 million an hour every hour in 2023…..More HERE

Man accused of shoplifting sues to be allowed to have unlimited shoplifting…. More HERE

There’s a new trend called the “nose cover,” where Gen Z’ers hold their hand in front of their face in family photos. That way, if the parents post the photos on social media, the kids won’t be teased….. More HERE

Irishman defends drinking 81 pints of Guinness in one weekend as he hits back at critics… More HERE

Half-Eaten Sandwich Selling For $1.3 Million On Facebook Marketplace: The NY Post says a half-eaten sandwich is being sold on Facebook Marketplace for $1.3 million. The sandwich, described as “very crispy,” was listed by a seller in Leicester, England.  The vendor couldn’t finish the sandwich, so they decided to sell it. This bizarre listing follows another unusual food item being sold on the platform – a baked potato drowning in baked beans.

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-11-23)

7 personality traits that are 98% more toxic than everyone else……. More HERE

Dua Lipa and Seth Meyers are ‘bonded for life’ after getting matching tattoos on air…. More HERE

Bill Belichick and the Patriots agreed to part ways after 24 seasons….More HERE

Nick Saban is stepping down has head coach of Alabama…More HERE

AI mirror predicts heart attack risk, mental state, and ‘real age’ in 30 second pose….More HERE

Wayne State University in Michigan just put out a list of “long-lost” words that should be resurrected in 2024….. More HERE

Starting January 24th, the Double Big Mac is coming back to the Double Arches for a limited time…. More HERE

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Have you ever put oranges in the air fryer?…. More HERE

Weird News:

How should you celebrate getting your driver’s license?….. More HERE

A 64-year-old woman in Massachusetts tried to poison her husband because she thought she was sexting with Thorsten Kaye of “The Bold and the Beautiful”….. More HERE

The Daily Star says Bensons for Beds is hiring a Chief Sleep Officer (CSO). The position pays $7,800. The CSO will test mattresses, pillows, and bed frames, and receive training on sleep patterns and habits.

Pizzeria Hiring Chief Pizza & Beer Officer:  CBS says Casey’s, the fifth-largest U.S. pizza chain, is searching for its first-ever Chief Pizza & Beer Officer. The new ‘employee’ will focus on sampling, researching, and pairing Casey’s pizzas with the best beer combinations. Ideal candidates will have a strong passion for delicious pizza and responsible beer consumption. People can apply online until Wednesday, January 24th

Woman Attempts 127-Hour Sing-A-Thon: Oddity Central says Afua Aduonum, of Ghana, recently attempted to sing continuously for 126 hours and 52 minutes in order to break a world record. She claims to have beaten the previous record by over 20 hours and is waiting for confirmation from Guinness. Afua had to stop at the 126-hour mark due to sleep deprivation and mental stress.

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-10-24)

McDonald’s to roll out burger changes at all U.S. locations….. More HERE

Carmen Electra just filed to legally change her name to Carmen Electra…. More HERE

For 5 million, you can own a U.S Coast Guard station in New Jersey…. More HERE

Crawfish boils are now legal in Colorado…… More HERE

Jennifer Lopez is releasing a new album called “This is Me Now”…. More HERE

The Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 15, in downtown Wilmington…… More HERE

According to new research, the average person gets a “perfect” night’s sleep 132 times per year, a “good” night’s sleep 120 nights and a “bad” night’s sleep 113 times a year….More HERE

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[VIDEO] A mom near Toronto named LuLu Lotus broke the world record for loudest nose whistle at 44.1 decibels….. More HERE

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Here’s an update to another update….More HERE

This has happened 50 times in 8 years and it has to stop…. More HERE

Velveeta Launching Jewelry Line: WXYZ says Velveeta Cheese is launching their own jewelry line with George the Jeweler.  Their first offering is a limited-edition 14 karat gold lip cuff. It sells for $77 on the Internet.  Velveeta is also selling designer sunglasses and a necklace.

Miller Lite Launching Beer Mints: The Milwaukee Record says Miller Lite is introducing Beer Mints. Starting on Friday, fans can purchase the limited edition mints for $5. Each tin contains 40 mints, which taste like Miller Lite. Purchasers must be over 21

North Carolina Woman Chews Through Police Car Seat: The NY Post says a North Carolina woman recently chewed through the backseat of a police car after being arrested for assault. The incident caused $650 in damage to the vehicle. The Boone Police Department made light of the situation on Facebook, joking that they might need to invest in Kevlar seat covers.

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-9-24)

The Weeknd is teasing the third album in a trilogy that started with “After Hours” and “Dawn FM”…..More HERE

The 5 weirdest products Samsung unveiled at CES 2024…..More HERE

No. 1 Michigan beats No. 2 Washington 34-13 for first national title in 26 years….More HERE

iPhone sucked out of Alaska Airlines plane survives 16,000-foot fall…..More HERE

West Virginia, Mississippi, and Tennessee are the unhealthiest states in America…..More HERE

Sam Worthington says Avatar cast will go back to filming sequels “in a month and it’s big. It’s bigger than you can imagine”…….More HERE

Lindsay Lohan showed up to the premiere of the new “Mean Girls” film…..More HERE

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The face says it all……More HERE

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Tuesday Is The Biggest Day Of The Week For Slumps: Zenger News says Tuesday is the most “afternoon slump”-inducing day of the week. The average afternoon slump lasts 29 minutes and occurs at 3 p.m. The top causes of slumps include a lack of caffeine, boredom, and a lack of energy. To combat slumps, experts say people should take a walk, eat a meal, or exercise.

These concession stand prices are INSANE!!…. More HERE

Woman who had sex with dolphin claims it seduced her…..More HERE

Amateur treasure hunter plunges 130 feet to his death in hole he dug inside his home…..More HERE

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-8-24)

Several local school systems announce remote learning day Tuesday due to severe weather threat…More HERE

Insurance companies ask for 42.2% rate increase…. More HERE

Oscar Mayer seeks full-time drivers of the iconic Wienermobile….More HERE

Jo Koy’s Golden Globes opening monologue…..More HERE

Tiger Woods’ historic partnership with Nike ends after 27 years…..More HERE

Fruit Stripe Gum has been discontinued by its owner, Ferrara….More HERE

NSYNC’s Joey Fatone and Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean are going on tour….More HERE

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Crows are judging you…..More HERE

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K-9 bites cow, SC deputy tases K-9, cow kicks deputy…..More HERE

The Dos and Don’ts of Grocery Shopping Etiquette…..More HERE

Chefs Top Pizza With 1,001 Types Of Cheese: Yahoo News says French pizza makers have broken the Guinness World Record for the  pizza with the most variety of cheeses. Benoit Bruel and Fabien Montellanico created a pie topped with 1,001 types of cheese. They beat the old record of 834 cheese types.

Cheating At Gyms On The Rise: The New York Post says fitness facilities are becoming hotspots for affairs. Experts say workout classes can increase a person’s libido and lead to infidelity. Relationship expert Jessica Leoni warns that even innocent conversations or actions at the gym can be signs of “micro-cheating” and may lead to affairs. Leoni advises couples to openly communicate about acceptable behaviors to prevent infidelity

Ideal Time To Eat Dinner Discovered: WCNC says nutritionists have revealed that the ideal time to eat dinner is three to four hours before going to bed. This is because eating too close to bedtime can disrupt your body’s blood sugar regulation and increase the risk of diabetes and other disorders. Therefore, it is recommended to have dinner no later than 6:30 p.m. if you go to sleep at 9:30 p.m.

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-5-24)

Wilmington saw the 22nd greatest growth of a city in the U.S. last year….More HERE

[LIST] 10 rules of Monopoly you’ve been playing wrong all along….. More HERE

[VIDEO] Gypsy Rose Blanchard sat down for her first interview on “Good Morning America”…..More HERE

[PIC] The largest male specimen of the world’s most venomous spider has been found in Australia….More HERE

‘Dating Sunday’, will be the busiest day of the year for online dating and dating apps….More HERE

The “Golden Bachelor” had a ‘Golden Wedding’ last night….More HERE

The New Hanover County Register of Deeds is set to host its sixth annual free wedding event for couples on Valentine’s Day…… More HERE

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The best background actor ever…..More HERE

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Weird News:

Kohler’s newest bidet is bringing Alexa and Google to your butt……More HERE

Two new Ferris State students are actually AI…. More HERE

Got lazy and didn’t take your dog for a walk? The city of Deltona, Florida just passed a law that will FORCE dog owners to provide their pooch with daily exercise…..More HERE

The Daily Mail says resellers are selling Starbucks’ limited edition pink Stanley Cups for over $300 on eBay. The 40-ounce cups caused a frenzy after going on sale this week for $49.95. Fights have broken out at several locations where fans have been lining up to snag a cup

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-4-24)

A pair of Brazilian YouTubers broke a Guinness World Record by erecting a 78.1-foot tower made from Popsicle sticks…..More HERE

Why cats love cardboard boxes…..More HERE

13 food words most commonly mispronounced by Americans….. More HERE

Britney Spears is NOT working on new music…. More HERE

Iggy Azalea seemingly announced her retirement from music…. More HERE

Almost every case that goes to court in Japan ends in a guilty verdict, the country has a 99.9% conviction rate.

“Love Is Blind” Season 5 contestant Renee Poche is suing the show, claiming it was a traumatic experience…… More HERE

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The first viral video of the year…..More HERE

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If you say ‘yes’ to any of these 9 questions, you’re ‘more emotionally secure than most’….. More HERE

20 times musicians trashed their own songs… More HERE

Burger King Offering Discounts To Hungover People: The Hustle says Burger King Brazil has launched a new marketing campaign that offers discounts to customers suffering from hangovers. A microsite uses facial recognition technology to scan a customer’s face. The site detects how hungover a person is and then gives a discount. The greater the hangover the greater the discount for Whoppers.

YMCA Offering Ninja Classes For Kids: MyWabashValley says the Vigo County, Indiana YMCA is offering free ninja classes for kids. The class aims to engage kids in activities beyond mainstream sports like baseball and basketball. Participants will go through an obstacle course that builds skills like balance and problem-solving. The class will not only make kids feel like ninjas but also improve their physical and mental abilities

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-3-24)

The last 6 homes games from UNCW men’s basketball team are going to air on WECT and Bounce…. More HERE

TV producer Nigel Lythgoe finds himself facing a second lawsuit….More HERE

Why drinking alcohol makes you feel worse as you get older……More HERE

For the first time ever, Reese’s is launching a new shape that’s not holiday-themed. It’s a peanut shaped candy….More HERE

Ford recalls more than 112,000 F-150s for roll away risk….. More HERE

Snoop Dogg will be a primetime correspondent for the 2024 Olympics….. More HERE

Navy bean soup has been served at the U.S. Senate cafeteria every single day for over 100 years. But no one knows exactly how the tradition got started….. More HERE

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Kelly Clarkson says her now-ex-husband once told her she didn’t have enough sex appeal to be a coach on “The Voice”….. More HERE

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Video of the Day

You should try this if you’re not a football fan…More HERE

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Weird News:

43% of your day is driven by habit….. More HERE

Singles Dumping Dating Apps In Favor Of Google Docs: The NY Post says singles, tired of dating apps like Tinder and Bumble, are turning to Google Documents to find love. Daters are creating shared documents and posting them online for potential matches to browse. The documents include information about dating preferences and special interests. Some daters have already found connections through this unique method.

Protein Bar Maker Offers $2.5K To Stop Being A Couch Potato: The NY Post says RXBAR is offering a $2,500 cash reward to customers who pledge to move their couch for 30 days. The protein bar brand wants to challenge people to conquer the comfort of their couch and be more active. RXBAR says the cash will be used to “cover the cost of moving, storage and new home gym equipment.” People can enter the contest by going to RXBAR’s website. Winners also receive a year’s supply of RXBAR protein bars.

Benefits To Being A ‘Cougar’: A new study by London Metropolitan University reveals that “cougars”, who date younger men, are happier and more sexually satisfied than women who are in relationships with men their own age. Researchers studied 24 women and found that the cougars scored higher in emotional intelligence, sexual self-efficacy, and subjective happiness.

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7 Things You Need to Know (1-2-24)

[LIST] Slang words to avoid in 2024….More HERE

[LIST] The 32 most anticipated movies of 2024…. More HERE

[VIDEO] Mickey Mouse Horror Movie….More HERE

AJ McLean and his wife Rochelle DeAnna McLean announced they are ending their marriage after 12 years together…..More HERE

The Rock returned to the WWE last night……More HERE

[LIST] Here’s what’s new to streaming in January…. More HERE

A 13-year-old has beaten the original NES Tetris, previously thought to be an impossible task, after 34 years….. More HERE

BONUS:

[LIST] New laws taking effect in NC starting Jan. 1…..More HERE

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Video of the Day

That dog looks extremely relaxed…. More HERE

You should try this if you’re not a football fan…More HERE

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Weird News:

January 1, 2024 was Public Domain Day…. More HERE 

Mickey Mouse horror film unveiled as copyright ends….. More HERE

A North Carolina church pastor has been arrested for allegedly attempting to throw a McDonald’s employee into a fryer for “disrespecting” his wife. Dwayne Waden has been charged with assault in connection with the High Point McDonald’s incident. Waden apparently arrived at the fast-food joint to help his wife, who is a manager-in-training. She claims she called her husband to help handle employees who were being disrespectful. Police allege that Waden “walked around the counter and placed his hands around the neck of the victim pushing his head toward the deep fryer.” Fortunately, other employees were able to pull him off the victim. Waden’s trial is scheduled for January 22nd

Here’s What Happens to Your Brain on TikTok….. More HERE

13 internet moments turning 10 in 2024, from ‘Bye, Felicia!’ to the Ice Bucket Challenge….. More HERE