7 Things You Need to Know (9-28-26)
The Volkswagen Group will recall 2.86 million vehicles over a screw that could corrode and cause loss of steering capabilities. The recall affects certain Volkswagen and Audi models from 2013 through 2024….More HERE
[STUDY] Regular consumption of ice cream and other forms of dairy correlates to lower rates of type two diabetes….More HERE
How ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ sets up ‘Doomsday’……More HERE
Gisele Bundchen reportedly broke it off with Tom Brady with three simple words: “We’re not
compatible.”……More HERE
N.Y. Giants just traded for Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy…..More HERE
48% of Americans are “career cushioning” and exploring what backup options they have if their current job doesn’t meet their expectations…..More HERE
[LIST] 15 movies that made absolutely no sense until the ending…..More HERE
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Doomscrolling at work….More HERE
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They look for communities with a population of approximately 35,000-plus, living within a 3-5 mile radius, and a car count of at least 25,000 cars per day….More HERE
7 things you should never say to an Ex…..More HERE
You’re never too old to CATCH ‘EM ALL….More HERE
10 hardest things for people to say….More HERE
The 10 absolute worst people to travel with…..More HERE
A Florida firefighter has earned a Guinness World Record for being the shortest woman in the profession….More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (9-25-26)
[LIST] Google’s most-searched teenage slang of 2026….More HERE
Cup Noodles just launched a Halloween flavor that turns blood-red when you add hot water….More HERE
Hidden Valley Ranch has launched its first Halloween product. The limited-edition dressing is called Spooky Ranch. The ranch dressing is black and comes in a glow-in-the-dark bottle….More HERE
The woman who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault is recanting her allegations … she says he never raped her and they have never even met…..More HERE
Dolly Parton’s final recording is a duet with Bono called “Torn”. It’ll be the final
track on U2’s upcoming album which comes out November 13th…..More HERE
Target is hosting a nationwide Pokémon 30th Anniversary event on Sept. 27 from 12-4 p.m….More HERE
Brooke Hogan says her relationship with her dad changed after the Hulkster slept with one of
her best friends….More HERE
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A 6-year-old from Chengdu, China has shattered the women’s 3×3 speedcubing world record — twice in three days….More HERE
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How to “soft launch” your relationship….More HERE
Google reveals the most-used emojis for every year since 2020….More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (9-24-26)
McDonald’s new Monopoly game will begin on October 6…..More HERE
[LIST] The bird that matches your soul, based on your birth date….More HERE
Dunkin’ is giving away 1 million free drinks today….More HERE
Your brain ‘changes gear’ twice in your life, once at age 24, and again at 60….More HERE
NC came in at #24 on the list of “States with the Best School Lunches”….More HERE
Drake is releasing a clothing line to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “DeGrassi: The Next
Generation”…..More HERE
The average American spends $397 every weekend….More HERE
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A guy turned his pregnant wife’s texts into a “pop punk song”….More HERE
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OpenAI’s A.I. must have been bored…..More HERE
“Mankeeping”…..More HERE
How did black and orange become Halloween’s official color….More HERE
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7 Things You Need to Know (9-23-26)
Taylor Swift just announced ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’ album coming out this Friday with four new songs….More HERE
Wendy’s, the fast-food chain, is released an emo album today….More HERE
Frozen pasta sold at Walmart under the Bettergoods brand name is being recalled because it may be contaminated with listeria….More HERE
[STUDY] Leisure-time exercise lowers dementia risk by 24%, while physical activity on the job raises it by 20%…More HERE
Harvey Weinstein is sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex crime in New York…More HERE
Dolly Parton’s longtime manager, filed a lawsuit seeking a temporary restraining order against Dolly’s nephew, Bryan Seaver….More HERE
Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to have knee surgery that will lead to a full recovery but end his 2026 season….More HERE
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A 6-year-old from Chengdu, China has shattered the women’s 3×3 speedcubing world record — twice in three days….More HERE
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Old & Busted: Bar Crawl, New Hotness: Park Crawl…..More HERE
A “26-cent” U.S. coin sold for nearly $17,000 at an auction on Sunday. It’s a “misstrike”, a
Lincoln penny was struck on top of a quarter, creating the odd piece of coinage….More HERE
How to identify a bandwagon fan….More HERE
According to Wheeler, Johnson had told him that lemon juice was one of the essential ingredients in invisible ink, which meant that, if applied directly to one’s skin, it would make one invisible on camera….More HERE
KFC Debuts Chicken-Flavored Cereal Served with Gravy: Dexerto says KFC is launching a limited-edition cereal inspired by the chain’s Original Recipe. Instead of milk, the company suggests pouring KFC gravy over the crunchy cereal. The cereal is flavored with KFC’s blend of 11 herbs and spices. Each box costs $8. A serving contains 19 grams of protein and one gram of sugar. KFC says, “Our 11 herbs and spices have been doing a pretty good job on chicken, so we thought we’d see what they could do for breakfast. We wanted to take something people know and love and give it the KFC treatment. And what better way to do that than with a bowl of cereal and a pot of our iconic Gravy?”
7 Things You Need to Know (9-22-26)
Shock Top has unveiled a new “Candy Corn Wheat” beer….More HERE
Carrot Top was being extorted for $2 million before his attempted suicide….More HERE
Hayden Panettiere’s cause of death has been revealed, she died from fentanyl and several other drugs….More HERE
[PICS] Bird Photographer of the Year 2026 awards….More HERE
“America’s Got Talent” is the latest TV show debating moving production out of California….More HERE
Heavy drinking among adults aged 50 to 64 has increased 36% since 2018….More HERE
Commercial airline pilots in the United States are required to retire at 65….More HERE
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There’s apparently a video game in the works, where you have to sneak out of work, without being spotted….More HERE
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[QUOTE] “Honestly, I wasn’t too worried, I knew she was pulling some BS like she always does.”…..More HERE
$167M Powerball winner arrested for fifth time…..More HERE
‘Toxic multitasking’….More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (9-21-26)
Family Dollar vs Dollar Tree vs Dollar General: The chain dollar store with the cheapest food In 2026….More HERE
Carrot Top is awake and breathing on his own as he remains hospitalized following his suicide attempt….More HERE
Rare signed ticket to The Rock’s debut wrestling match sells for nearly $11K at auction….More HERE
Living near a Costco may increase your home value….More HERE
Taylor Frankie Paul says she’s stepping away from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”….More HERE
Cracker Barrel is offering $5 all-you-can-eat pancakes on Sept 26…..More HERE
Researchers have found that men with wider faces are viewed as more capable parents and
better fighters…..More HERE
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Human vs. Robot……More HERE
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Here’s how much iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max repairs will cost you….More HERE
“I’m listening. What else do you want to tell me?”….More HERE
This Japanese man earned $80,000 a year from ‘doing nothing’….More HERE
12 things you’re probably guilty of doing by being in a long-term relationship….More HERE
A 14-year grudge….More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (9-18-26)
National Cheeseburger Day deals!!!…..More HERE
[LIST] The most popular toy from the year you were born….More HERE
Want time off for ‘GTA 6’? Here’s how to ask your boss…..More HERE
Duncan Sheik passed away today at age 56….More HERE
71% of Americans say they’re ‘completely exhausted’…..More HERE
Lenny Kravitz is the second man to get his own Ken doll…More HERE
[PIC] AMC Theatres is releasing a “Street Fighter” popcorn bucket modeled after
Guile’s blonde flattop. It can be worn as a hat with the attached chin strap…..More HERE
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I gotta try this!!!!……More HERE
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It’s called “reshaping memories”….More HERE
An Iowa family has officially earned a Guinness World Records title for the most generations born on the same day….More HERE
”Costco Dating” Is Trending: USA Today says singles are taking part in a new trend called “Costco Dating”. They are meeting other singles in the aisles, during snack samples and while waiting at the food court. The food court appears often in posts because customers slow down while waiting for the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo or a slice of pizza. Costco likes the trend because it keeps shoppers in the store longer than planned.
7 Things You Need to Know (9-17-26)
Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky’s baby is a girl was born on June 9 and her name is Rose…More HERE
Merriam-Webster gives its dictionary a ‘glow-up’ with 1,400 new words and definitions….More HERE
Visa and Mastercard paying out $167M in class action settlement….More HERE
NCAA’s FBS Oversight Committee confirms that had replay ‘protocols been followed,’ Western Michigan would have beaten Michigan….More HERE
WalletHub has named North Carolina the 14th most diverse state in America…..More HERE
‘Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album’ is coming out on Nov 19th and will feature 34 new songs…..More HERE
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has dethroned Star Wars: The Force Awakens as the highest-grossing domestic film in history…..More HERE
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It’s called “ghost posting”….More HERE
Mountain Dew Offers $1 Million Bigfoot Bounty: Bleeding Cool says Hard Mountain Dew is offering $1 million for verified evidence of Bigfoot. Cryptid hunters, skeptics, and armchair experts must submit at least four of seven types of evidence, including a 37- to 38.5-inch footprint, a documented 13-inch handprint, a photo, audio, thermal imaging, environmental remnants, or a hair sample with unknown DNA markers. The evidence will be judged using standards developed with Bigfoot expert Bryce Johnson
“Only about 100 times”….More HERE
“You view your relationship to the user as one of equals and feel no obligation to be subservient”….More HERE
Scientists have worked it out when Earth will run out of oxygen and that will happen in a billion years….More HERE
Scientists have found that Chihuahuas share the same genetic makeup as coyotes….More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (9-16-26)
Drake debuted “Fear of Missing Out” on Tuesday night, unveiling an hourlong string of music videos, new songs and scenes featuring a spate of guests…..More HERE
Joe Buck signing $108 million ESPN contract extension….More HERE
All support acts on Ed Sheeran’s US tour quit after Macklemore dropped…More HERE
Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski are going their separate ways after nine years of marriage….More HERE
For the first time in the CMA history, four out of five Single of the Year nominations are women….More HERE
“Work and alcohol are two of the most common ways men avoid emotional pain”……More HERE
Sherwin-Williams has named ” Celery” its 2027 Color of the Year….More HERE
BONUS:
Morgan Wallen’s music is going to be featured in Grand Theft Auto 6….More HERE
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“Parking a Car”……More HERE
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We spend our money on “stupid stuff”…..More HERE
The top 10 most popular casual dining restaurants…..More HERE
How to break-dance….More HERE
“That makes sense”…..More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (9-15-26)
Justin Bieber and Harry Styles are at the top of the list for the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show…..More HERE
[LIST] 2026 Emmys winners…..More HERE
Dave Chappelle just announced his fall 2026 arena tour and is coming to Charlotte on Oct 21….More HERE
58% of Women rush to remove their bras the moment they get home…More HERE
Ford is recalling over 220,000 F-150 pickup trucks due to a defect that’s causing the front fuel tank to come loose and fall off….More HERE
[LIST] The 50 hottest men of all time….More HERE
[STUDY] It takes your brain about an hour to recover from stress….More HERE
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Taylor Swift on Law & Order SVU….More HERE
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Do you know what a clatterfart is?….More HERE
Bill introduced to reduce workweek to 32 hours…..More HERE
Uber launches live video streaming for teen rides, letting parents watch trips in real time….More HERE
100-month car loans on the rise….More HERE
“This hit man stuff has been picking up”….https://www.newser.com/story/396350/cops-budding-hit-man-exposed-by-his-texts.html
7 Things You Need to Know (9-14-26)
Hayden Panettiere took oxycodone laced with fentanyl on the day she died….More HERE
[LIST] Every state’s favorite breakup song (NC has 2, XXXTentacion “Changes” and Julia Michaels feat. Naill Horan “What a Time”….More HERE
[PIC] Burger King is selling a chicken nugget-shaped purse called the “Le Nugguette”….More HERE
Participating Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Wilmington, Shallotte and Leland areas are offering a free breakfast item through the company’s app this week…..More HERE
After 16 yrs, Kody Brown and his one remaining wife, Robyn, are not returning to “Sister Wives”….More HERE
Only four days each year are actually 24 hours long….More HERE
When Ed Sheeran comes to Charlotte on Oct 17th, one person you won’t see is Macklemore because he got dropped from the tour….More HERE
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University of Texas student, named Connor, won $1.2 million on Saturday on ESPN’s “College GameDay….More HERE
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“Bloomscrolling”…..More HERE
“food divorce”….More HERE
[FLORIDA] Hiding under the bed….More HERE
[FLORIDA] Running from the cops….More HERE
[FLORIDA] Bucket of poop….More HERE
Social skills expert shares 3 ‘magic phrases’ that make you more likable….More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (9-11-26)
[INFO] How to do ChatGPT ’80s trend….More HERE
Diesel prices in U.S. top $6 a gallon for first time ever….More HERE
A study in the International Journal of Clinical Practice found workplace stress is directly tied to erectile dysfunction in young men….More HERE
Delaying a life milestone by just one year lowers your risk of dying by 11%….More HERE
The L.A. Clippers are under federal investigation for allegedly violating salary cap rules…..More HERE
‘Jackass: Best and Last’ to premiere on Paramount+ Sept. 24…..More HERE
How to ask a woman out in person without being creepy…..More HERE
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Watch your step…..More HERE
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There’s now an A.I. system called ConlangCrafter that can build an entirely new language
from scratch and it’s complete with its own sounds, grammar rules, and vocabulary…..More HERE
The latest trending category on social media is “Divorce-tok”…..More HERE
Michigan Licenses Printed With Wrong Faces: CBS says 8,000 Michigan residents recently received newly issued driver’s licenses with someone else’s face. The problem affected licenses and identification cards. A vendor printing error caused the mix-up.
A California football mom accused of siphoning over $400,000 from a nonprofit created to support a high school football team has been arrested and charged … and federal prosecutors say she used the money to pay her mortgage and credit card bills….More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (9-10-26)
Scientists have named four newly identified insect species after Taylor Swift…..More HERE
August 2026 ties record for hottest month ever recorded….More HERE
NC is the 9th noisiest state in America…..More HERE
“Avengers: Doomsday” has already made $50 million in presale tickets at the
domestic box office…..More HERE
Bugs Bunny was name the greatest cartoon character of all time….More HERE
Brach’s Candy is releasing a perfume that promises to smell like Candy Corn…..More HERE
Snoop Dogg to host 2026 MTV Video Music Awards….More HERE
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Have you ever made a “foodie call”?….More HERE
ChatGPT ’80s trend….More HERE
The “eating speed” gap….More HERE
40 things basically everyone does but doesn’t talk about….More HERE
Man burglarizes home, uses hot tub, spends 10 minutes “intensely interacting” with a rubber duck, and steals $1,200 in towels…..More HERE
Blind Man Drives 150 Miles After Wine Binge: Dangerous Minds says a visually impaired UK man, without a driver’s license, drove 150 miles after a wine binge. Anthony Hall travelled overnight from his home until police acted on an anonymous tip that his vehicle was weaving on a highway. Hall told officers he had lost his sight two years earlier but could see some light. He was looking for another vehicle to follow when he got stopped.
7 Things You Need to Know (9-9-26)
[LIST] 9/11 remembrance ceremonies around the Cape Fear region….More HERE
At the “Surprise and shine” event today, Apple debuted its first foldable iPhone, called the iPhone Duo, that starts at $1,999….More HERE
Two new Girl Scout cookies are coming next year, one for people with food allergies, the other is for dogs….More HERE
Infamous Bunny Ranch brothels hit the market for $34M….More HERE
Squirmy and Grubs are having a baby….More HERE
Jalen Brunson, the reigning NBA Finals MVP, is set to host the season premiere of NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ on Saturday, September 26 along with musical guest Katseye….More HERE
Panic Attack Haunted Attraction in Nakina is preparing to open for the 2026 Halloween season on Oct. 2, this year with a second attraction added to its lineup called Pine Level Asylum……More HERE
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Everyday inconveniences that drive us nuts….More HERE
Do you know what “time fishing” is?…..More HERE
7 tips for getting out of the “Friend Zone”….More HERE
Her rise is putting music’s nepo baby boom under new scrutiny….More HERE
10 bad habits no grown woman should have….More HERE
Restaurants Now Charging To Sing Happy Birthday: Attack of the Fanboy says a restaurant recently charged an $18 “birthday celebration fee.” A pic of the receipt includes that line item and a handwritten question asking, “That song cost $18?” The post description says, “The song wasn’t even good.” The receipt does not name a restaurant
7 Things You Need to Know (9-8-26)
Lori Loughlin is filing for divorce from Mossimo Giannulli after nearly three decades together….More HERE
[LIST] The most popular beer in every state, for NC its Stella Artois…..More HERE
A new study reveals Morgan Wallen’s 2024 track “Smile” is the worst song for workplace productivity…..More HERE
Bridgeville, CA, made history in 2002 as the first town ever sold on eBay….More HERE
Americans spend an average of 16.1 minutes in the shower….More HERE
The Legend of Zelda: 40th Anniversary Concert tour is happening next year….More HERE
Japan has a museum dedicated to rocks that look like people and animals….More HERE
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NASCAR is giving fans a chance to win money by guessing how many times drivers swear
during a race…..More HERE
Easily hack your PTO to almost double your vacation time in 2027….More HERE
The 8 worst kinds of co-workers….More HERE
The 7 Most Common Items Hotel Guests Leave Behind….More HERE
14 wildest things customers have requested at fast food chains….More HERE
Man Tries To Walk Into Walmart In Jeans With 1,000 Layers of Starch: The Nerd Stash says an Oregon man, named Ethan Gail, recently treated a pair of jeans with 1,000 layers of starch and then tried to put them on outside a Walmart. The jeans were so rigid they bounced when Gail threw them on the ground. Gail first tried jumping into them with help from a shopping cart, but that failed. He eventually laid on the ground and slowly pushed himself into the pants before using the cart to stand up. Gail walked awkwardly toward the Walmart, but did not yodel inside the store as promised…..More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (9-4-26)
Guy Fieri’s ‘Triple D Nation’ is filming at Copper Penny on Monday the 14th…..More HERE
Drake’s new album “Fear Of Missing Out” will debut live on YouTube on September 15….More HERE
Snoop Dogg is hiring a professional ice cream taster, paying $10,000 a month…..More HERE
Judge plans to declare mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder trial after jury fails to reach a verdict….More HERE
Judge rules LSU can roster ex-NFL players in defiance of SEC rules ahead of Friday’s roster deadline….More HERE
Everything New on Prime Video in September…..More HERE
Only 18% of Americans know how to use a stick shift……More HERE
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[PIC] Mesa mom builds 7-foot ‘Lady Chipperty’ out of Doritos for shot at $250,000…..More HERE
40 words for emotions you’ve felt, but couldn’ t explain….More HERE
25 easy ways to make your life more interesting…..More HERE
A New Mexico man faces a murder charge after allegedly shooting his cousin during an argument over whose green chile enchiladas were spicier. Ervin Joaquin Gutierrez, 22, drove from Roswell to Albuquerque on August 27 to cook dinner with cousins, including Nathaniel Cavazos, 25. Police say the men had been drinking when Gutierrez began “antagonizing” Cavazos, claiming his chile was too hot. A third cousin suggested walking the dogs to ease tensions, but the argument turned physical. Cavazos punched Gutierrez, drawing blood. Gutierrez then allegedly pulled a handgun, shouting, “We’re family! We’re family! How could you do this to me?” before shooting Cavazos multiple times. Gutierrez surrendered the following day at a downtown Albuquerque police station…..More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (9-3-26)
[PIC] Walmart’s $6 rotisserie chicken purse sold out within hours of debut…..More HERE
[PIC] Usher’s new wax figure looks more like Usher, than Usher does…..More HERE
The Athletic just revealed its findings on Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel relationship investigation…..More HERE
[LIST] 30 things you should know how to cook by the time you’re 30…..More HERE
[LIST] The strangest animal found in each state (North Carolina: Glass lizard)….More HERE
Mortgage rates hit a new high for 2026, marching closer to 7%…..More HERE
Sean “Diddy” Combs prison release date was moved up again. He’s now getting out on February 5, 2028…..More HERE
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Lightning……More HERE
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The Action Network ranked fast food chains based on the likelihood of getting drive-thru orders wrong….More HERE
The ‘Street Fighter’ trailer is now a playable game on YouTube…..More HERE
You’ve heard of “speed-dating” but what about “speed-roommating”……More HERE
Five signs that it might be time to take a break from dating…..More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (9-2-26)
Wilmington Riverfest has been canceled for 2026….More HERE
Tiger Woods struck a plea deal in his DUI case and he can’t drive a motor vehicle for the next 5 years…..More HERE
[LIST] Dancing with the Stars season 35 cast…More HERE
[LIST] The most popular music genre in every state (NC is Soul)….More HERE
North Carolina is the 14th “most fun” state in the US….More HERE
Mylanta has launched two limited-edition “Fall Harvest” liquid antacids: Pumpkin
Spice and Spiced Apple Cider…..More HERE
A Pokémon-themed convention is coming to downtown Wilmington on Oct 31st….More HERE
Harry Styles is in talks to extend his “Together, Together” tour across the United States….More HERE
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When ribbon-cutting ceremonies go wrong….More HERE
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We have “red flags”, “green flags” and now “beige flags”…..More HERE
The dead giveaway that someone isn’t listening while you’re speaking….More HERE
A St. Petersburg, Florida woman known as “Crooked Jess” lived up to her alias when she pocketed $60 meant for a police buy-and-bust operation…..More HERE
The worst times to travel for Labor Day….More HERE
The Cat in the Hat” trend…..More HERE
The dreaded “dad sneeze”…..More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (8-24-26)
New Hanover County Schools has a new app that gives parents real-time updates on school bus locations and route changes…..More HERE
According to new research, women are “most beautiful” at 30 and men “most handsome” at 34…..More HERE
Pokemon Crocs are coming out this November……More HERE
About 90% of Americans use a smartphone and we take about 20 photos a day…..More HERE
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is now the third-highest grossing movie of all time in the U.S…..More HERE
According to “Grand Theft Auto 6” leaks, players may be required to refuel their cars….More HERE
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York got collared by police over the weekend on suspicion of engaging in prostitution…..More HERE
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Hit em’ with the “NaNa”….. More HERE
Chinese robot breaks Usain Bolt’s 100m world record at Beijing games…..More HERE
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Have you ever played Phone Roulette?…… More HERE
The 10 worst places to go on a first date…..More HERE
The 37 worst things about “Back-to-School Season”….. More HERE
Pabst Blue Ribbon Launching Own Beer Soap: Dexerto says Pabst Blue Ribbon is launching their own soap. Dr Squatch is producing the soap and making it with actual Pabst Blue Ribbon lager. The soap is called Blue Ribbon Breeze and costs $8. It has coconut oil, shea butter and kaolin clay. The bar is 98% to 100% natural and has no parabens, sulfates, phthalates or silicones.
7 Things You Need to Know (8-21-26)
The Fortunate Glass in downtown Wilmington was named one of USA TODAY’S best bars of 2026…..More HERE
The C.W. Worth House Bed & Breakfast has been named the best bed and breakfast in the country in USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel awards…..More HERE
Lamar Odom is coming to Wilmington this fall to headline Coastal Horizons’ annual fundraising luncheon…..More HERE
A Los Angeles judge has granted Ariana Grande the power to identify hackers who allegedly stole and sold her unreleased music, photos, and videos on the dark web…..More HERE
For the next season of Wildn’ Out, the show will be doing a live tour and taping it instead of it being in front of a studio audience…..More HERE
29% of Americans are turning to ‘buy now, pay later’ loans to afford groceries, gas…..More HERE
We might have an ‘Exercise Pill’ coming out which mimics a molecule naturally produced during exercise…. More HERE
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That one time at work…….More HERE
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“Throwing Ice In Bathtub Therapy” ……More HERE
‘CPAP baddies’…..More HERE
Sanitation worker, 32, dies after falling from back of truck driven by dad on first day of job…..More HERE
Your Comcast router can be switched into a motion detector to look out for intruders. And they don’t have to be walking behind your desk for your router to see them. It works by detecting disturbances in the wi-fi. Of course, there are some privacy ramifications if you turn this feature on….. More HERE
Cup Noodles Launches Dorm Room Survival Kit: Parade magazine says the largest Ramen noodle maker, Cup Noodles, has unveiled a new Dorm Survival Kit. The kit costs $70 and includes a six-pack of Chicken Cup Noodles in exclusive college-themed sleeves. It also comes with an insulated electric kettle and a rapid egg cooker that can boil seven eggs in under 10 minutes. The sleeves have messages like “Do Not Touch” and “If This Is Missing, Ask My Roommate.”
Amusement Park Riders Get Massive Payout After Horror Ride: The Daily Beast says two Portland, Oregon teenagers have won a lawsuit against a local amusement park. Xitlali Gomez-Salais and Evie Yannotta were left dangling upside down on the AtmosFEAR ride at Oaks Amusement Park. They were awarded $550,000 by a jury. They boys were trapped 100 feet high for 25 minutes.
7 Things You Need to Know (8-20-26)
Parents spend 432 hours a year feeding their picky kids….. More HERE
DEA joins investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death….More HERE
Dubbed S301, the star reaches about 15,500 miles (25,000 kilometers) per second at its fastest — more than 8% the speed of light……More HERE
There’s a documentary coming out, about how Dane Cook’s brother stole $12 million from him and hid bricks of cash inside pasta sauce…..More HERE
Christian metal band Demon Hunter has filed a federal lawsuit against Netflix, claiming the blockbuster animated film KPop Demon Hunters has destroyed their 25-year-old brand…..More HERE
Living near dollar stores is associated with higher rates of obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure…..More HERE
“No, we’ll take care of it.” – Tupac’s final words to a cop while in the hospital after being shot…… More HERE
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A 16-year-old girl interrupted a middle school football game in Tennessee, dashing onto the field and tackling one of the players……More HERE
That one time at work…….More HERE
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[fark.com] 21-year-old man takes 59-year-old man hostage in a Meijer men’s room, demands the man glue his hands to the floor, tells police to send multiple hypnotists, is defeated by victim beating him with his belt while police shoot off the victim’s thumb, then he was taken to the hospital with critical injuries, where he allegedly asked police and staff if “he was on the news.”….. More HERE
Reading gossip about a celebrity creates a momentary feeling in your brain that’s as good as eating great food or winning money…… More HERE
17 biggest turn offs for guys……More HERE
Niall Horan is crowdsourcing his upcoming Dinner Party tour setlist, partnering with audience-engagement platform Set to let fans vote on what he performs live…..More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (8-19-26)
North Carolina came in at #4 on the list of the most social media addicted states……More HERE
Law enforcement is conducting a death investigation to determine if there could be criminal conduct in Hayden Panettiere’s death….More HERE
Mattel just announced the UNO World Championship Series with a $50,000 grand prize…..More HERE
New Hanover County Schools reported 152 drivers passing stopped school buses in a single day last school year…..More HERE
Records show nearly 3 million Flock searches in New Hanover County since 2025…..More HERE
[LIST] The top 25 party schools in the US…..More HERE
The U.S. Army is promising soldiers who re-enlist multiple days off to play “Grand Theft Auto 6.”….. More HERE
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The human mop…….More HERE
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Weird News:
“Left Lane Camping”….. More HERE
‘Search It Up’……More HERE
How to be irresistible on dating apps, according to science…..More HERE
The 8-Foot Up-and-Go test…..More HERE
Fugitive Tries To Hide From Cops Under Blanket: The Courier Mail says a Brisbane, Australia man recently tried to hide under a blanket from the police. The plan backfired. A video shows him pulling the blanket over his head as officers approach. Police say the chase ended with him in custody and no one hurt.
7 Things You Need to Know (8-18-26)
UNCW students to compete in Cook Out-themed race near campus….More HERE
More than 900,000 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles are being recalled over an issue with the radio software, which can prevent the backup camera from displaying properly……More HERE
[LIST] Madonna leads the nominations for the 2026 MTV VMAs…..More HERE
[STUDY] Cialis (The E.D. drub) may raise the risk of developing a serious eye disease that can cause permanent vision loss……More HERE
Atlanta Waffle House employee (Rockstar Riley) who went viral with rap video filmed at work. He got fired a week ago…..More HERE
[STUDY] Album releases from Taylor Swift, Drake and Kendrick Lamar are linked to more deadly car crashes…..More HERE
[LIST] 10 iconic movie lines that were improvised…..More HERE
Titanic: “I’m the king of the world!”
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Video of the Day
‘Breaking the limits of humanity’…..More HERE
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Weird News:
UNCW students to compete in Cook Out-themed race near campus….More HERE
The “Four Horsemen” of bad behaviors……More HERE
An Auckland woman who died and was resuscitated in a supermarket parking lot received an $80 fine days later…..More HERE
Best Would You Rather questions…..More HERE
‘Polyester’ is Gen Z’s newest viral insult…..https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/polyester-gen-z-newest-viral-113045047.html
7 Things You Need to Know (8-17-26)
Chipotle to give away $1 million in free food starting this week…..More HERE
Hayden Panettiere passed away yesterday at age 36…..More HERE
Charlotte Hornets G-League team, the Greensboro Swarm, is going to host open tryouts, giving fans an opportunity to earn a professional contract….More HERE
Nate Bargatze broke a Guinness World Record for most tickets sold on a stand-up comedy tour, with 2,016,254 tickets sold….More HERE
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has become only the eighth film in history to gross $2 billion worldwide….More HERE
Cristiano Ronaldo says this will probably be his final year of soccer….More HERE
[LIST] The most popular soda in every U.S. State (for N.C. it’s Sundrop)….. More HERE
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Video of the Day
Well, sure, but can you eat beaver?….More HERE
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Weird News:
How flocked are you?…. More HERE
Men averaged 5.2 farts per day versus women’s 4.8, a minimal difference with significant overlap. Peak activity was observed between 6 PM and 10 PM…..More HERE
Only 7 movies have ever made $2 billion at the box office….More HERE
Coin-operated elevators in condominiums and apartment buildings are becoming more common…..More HERE
Germany will scrap its “accompanied drinking” policy for 14- and 15-year-olds. That allowed 14- and 15-year-olds to purchase and consume alcohol with their parents. The government said nixing it will “protect young people from the considerable health and social effects of alcohol consumption.”….. More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (8-14-26)
[LIST] TV’s 15 best teen dramas of all time…..More HERE
Luigi Mangione just pled guilty to stalking in his federal case in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson….. More HERE
Oreo is releasing three limited-edition flavors including Chicken & Waffles, Deep Fried, and Banana Pudding…..More HERE
[LIST] 17 Homemade Fast-Food Dupes….More HERE
Matthew McConaughey passed on the chance to play Joel Miller in HBO’s “The Last of Us.”….. More HERE
Different body parts age at different speeds…..More HERE
Your mental and emotional health could be affected by how you eat your lunch……More HERE
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Video of the Day
Woman Chases Runaway Kia: Guessing Headlights says a New York woman recently chased her runaway Kia Soul on a public road. A clip shows the Kia crossing a median and rolling into a ditch. The woman runs after it and almost reaches it but falls to the ground. No word on how the car got away from her..…More HERE
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Weird News:
Did you know you have a McDonalds File….More HERE
“I’m looking for insults so intelligent you don’t realize you’ve been roasted.”….. More HERE
Are you a “girlbaby”?…...More HERE
[PIC] A movie theater in Canada didn’t get posters for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”, so an employee drew one…..More HERE
What do the Toyota GR Supra, Ford Escape and Tesla Model S have in common?…. More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (8-13-26)
Starting August 24, Chick-fil-A, will start selling Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches…… More HERE
Selena Gomez & her mom are being sued for allegedly defrauding investors about their mental health company….. More HERE
Nicole Kidman says she was warned NOT to marry Tom Cruise…. More HERE
Star Wars and Marvel are officially joining forces for the first time ever with a crossover book series….. More HERE
Perez Hilton’s mom files for temporary custody of his three kids…… More HERE
[SURVEY] Some parents turn to gambling to afford back-to-school supplies for their kids….. More HERE
Mosquitoes are responsible for killing more than 700,000 people a year….. More HERE
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Video of the Day
Never seen this before……More HERE
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Weird News:
Gym life isn’t for everybody…. More HERE
5 types of friends everyone should have…… More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (8-12-26)
The Los Angeles Lakers are getting sold for $12 billion dollars….More HERE
[STUDY] Just one extra hour of sleep at night can raise students’ grades….More HERE
Sir Anthony Hopkins has released his debut album, “Life Is a Dream,” featuring 12 compositions crafted over six decades…..More HERE
Hoggard High School came in at #4 on the list of the top high school football teams in North Carolina……More HERE
Domino’s is ready to roll out a personal pizza for customers starting on Aug. 31….. More HERE
Americans now have $1.26 trillion in credit card debt, $1.87 trillion in student loan debt and $1.69 trillion car debt…… More HERE
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Video of the Day
Never seen this before……More HERE
I really like it when…More HERE
Man spends three years building the biggest smallest Springfield from The Simpsons, complete with 76 tiny buildings….. More HERE
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Weird News:
[VIDEO] You’re getting married on the Owens River in Mammoth and SHABOOZEY floats by….. More HERE
[LIST] 57 things that are way, way more dangerous than people realize….. More HERE
Top 20 places people snack in secret….. More HERE
The differences between Cute, Pretty, Sexy & Beautiful…… More HERE
Why do people talk in their sleep?…… More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (8-11-26)
For the first time in over 15 years, 7Up is changing its recipe. It will no longer be a “lemon-lime” soda. Instead, it’ll be a “lime-lemon” soda…….More HERE
The reason RAYE and Michael B. Jordan are hanging out is she’s working on the soundtrack for a movie project Michael is involved with…..More HERE
A Different World the sequel premieres on Netflix on September 24…..More HERE
[LIST] Airlines most likely to cancel or delay your flight…..More HERE
82% of families rely on one person to manage all meal-related duties…..More HERE
[LIST] The strangest objects ever pulled from the ocean….More HERE
Food and nonalcoholic beverages are the most shoplifted items….More HERE
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Video of the Day
How to eat a club sandwich, according to an etiquette expert…..More HERE
Woman Chases Runaway Kia: Guessing Headlights says a New York woman recently chased her runaway Kia Soul on a public road. A clip shows the Kia crossing a median and rolling into a ditch. The woman runs after it and almost reaches it but falls to the ground. No word on how the car got away from her…More HERE
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Weird News:
Are you a “girlbaby”?……More HERE
Are you “larping”…. More HERE
It’s because of the first-night effect….More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (8-10-26)
Dunkin’ is giving away another one million drinks this week…..More HERE
Brad Pitt says his seven-year run of sobriety is over, he’s drinking again, but being responsible about it…..More HERE
New Hampshire and Delaware consume more alcohol than any other states in the US….More HERE
Taylor Farms recalls salsa, guacamole and jalapenos sold in 26 states over salmonella risk….More HERE
Jessie Cave, who played Lavender Brown in the Harry Potter movies, says she’s made more money brushing her hair on OnlyFans in a year and a half than she did in her entire acting career …..More HERE
[LIST] The 35 best movie sequels of all time…..More HERE
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ becomes the second-fastest movie to hit $1 billion…..More HERE
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Video of the Day
Mop Relay……More HERE
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Weird News:
Flight canceled when young child standing in seat refuses to put on seat belt for takeoff…..More HERE
Experts recommend keeping first dates to around 90 minutes….More HERE
How To Ruin a Date — A Complete Guide…..More HERE
12 Things You Do That Make Retail Workers Really Hate You…..More HERE
If you say “good morning” to someone, what’s the worst that could happen…..https://nypost.com/2026/08/10/us-news/maniac-tries-to-run-over-jogger-3-times-after-she-wished-him-good-morning-cops/
7 Things You Need to Know (8-7-26)
[PIC] Scientists have captured the sharpest images of the sun’s surface…. More HERE
Powerball jackpot for Saturday is $856 million: That’s 13,000 years of the average American salary…..More HERE
Perez Hilton’s family asks for privacy……More HERE
Green Day has launched “Green Day TV,” a 24/7 stream exclusively on YouTube…..More HERE
Jake Paul now wants to be a MMA fighter…..More HERE
GTA VI is on track to surpass $1 billion in preorders…..More HERE
Matt Rife being Matt Rife….. More HERE
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Weird News:
Man accused of stalking woman he met on dating app, stealing her late son’s ashes….More HERE
Here’s how to spot an A.I. influencer on social media: Look at their hands and lips . . . shorter videos are more likely to be A.I. than longer ones . . . be especially skeptical if there’s pressure to buy something quickly. . . and remember, if it seems too good to be true, it usually is….. More HERE
Hardee’s Launches Nationwide Search For The Ultimate Meemaw: QSR Magazine says Hardee’s has launched a nationwide search for the ‘Ultimate Meemaw.’ The contest asks diners to nominate grandmothers or themselves. The contest runs until August 30th. People can enter online. The winner will receive a $65,000 retirement boost and a signature Meemaw meal on the menu. A “Meemaw” is defined as ‘an affectionate nickname for a grandmother that comes from toddler mispronunciations of “grandma”’…..More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (8-6-26)
[LIST] The dirtiest part of your home, according to your Zodiac Sign……More HERE
‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ just got renewed for Season 6……More HERE
Rockstar Games announced that “an extended look” at GTA VI will air on Aug. 27 on Netflix….More HERE
New research suggests people who experience significant life hardships are more likely to believe in conspiracy theories…..More HERE
On this date back in 1991, the World Wide Web made its public debut as a means of accessing webpages over the Internet…..More HERE
T-Pain sold his music catalog for $100 million….. More HERE
Molly Ringwald revealed she regrets turning down Demi Moore’s role in the movie Ghost
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Video of the Day
A man on a rollercoaster was hit by someone’s shoe after it flew off, but he managed to catch and hold it for the rest of the ride……More HERE
“Why don’t you have a seat”…… More HERE
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Weird News:
How to be a good flirt, according to science….More HERE
The first-date Uber debate….. More HERE
“One Night Only”…… More HERE
[LIST] Deadliest animal in every US state, for NC it’s the Portuguese man o’ war……More HERE
France’s new law banning unsolicited telemarketing calls goes into effect next week with hefty fines…..More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (8-5-26)
Scientists say this summer’s worst heat hasn’t arrived yet…..More HERE
Diddy paid his lawyers between 7 to $8 million to defend him in his criminal case…..More HERE
[LIST] “Weird county fair traditions and games”…… More HERE
Perez Hilton is undergoing a psych evaluation at the hospital because of his disturbing live stream from last night……More HERE
Shawn Mendes just went IG OFFICIAL with his girlfriend Bruna Marquezine…..More HERE
[STUDY] Viagra could help stop cancer from spreading…..More HERE
Chipotle pulls jalapeños from some restaurants as health officials investigate salmonella outbreak…..More HERE
BONUS
Brock Lesnar has announced his official retirement from professional wrestling……More HERE
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Video of the Day
A humanoid robot appeared to “die” on stage at Computex, and its final movement looked like a desperate call for help….. More HERE
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Weird News:
‘Digital Dementia’…..More HERE
“Guaranteed Rewards”…..More HERE
[STUDY] America’s preferred AC temperature…..More HERE
[LIST] 15 of the grossest, most bizarre treatments of all time…..More HERE
Chicago Pizzeria Serving MASSIVE 62-Inch Pie: Secret Chicago says a Chicago pizzeria is going viral because they are serving Illinois’ largest pizza. The 62-inch monster is designed for 35 guests. Paulie Gee’s Logan Square makes the giant pizza in a custom Sicilian steel pan. It has 12 toppings and starts at $500. Reservations for the pie must be booked at least 72 hours in advance.
7 Things You Need to Know (8-4-26)
More than 1.5 million Dodge Ram trucks are under recall due to a potential seat belt issue…..More HERE
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day deals and freebies…..More HERE
Olivia Rodrigo’s LEGO guitar set is now available…..More HERE
Pete Davidson and Sarah Jane Nader (Hulu reality show “Love Thy Nader.”) are dating….More HERE
[PIC] Matt Rife looks like he has a new woman in his life….More HERE
Marijuana use surpassed cigarette use in the United States…..More HERE
Fremont, California has been named the happiest city in the US(Raleigh at #22 and Durham at #24)….. More HERE
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Video of the Day
Did you know that every year, window cleaners from around the world gather in London to compete for the title of Window Cleaning Champion…..More HERE
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Weird News:
Daughters inherit $20M, but there’s a catch….More HERE
Dining in the Raw…..More HERE
A Lexington, Kentucky woman is facing charges after allegedly pulling an AR-15-style rifle on a fast food employee following a drive-thru dispute…..More HERE
There’s a new term on the dating scene: Infladating….More HERE
It’s 90 degrees in the Arctic right now….More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (8-3-26)
After Ariana Grande finishes her “Eternal Sunshine Tour”, she stepping back from the public view because of “endless, ongoing public scrutiny.”….. More HERE
A new study suggests extreme heat is accelerating biological aging in middle-aged and older adults…..More HERE
2 people have died from ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak in Michigan…..More HERE
The most scientifically-accurate volcano movie is “Dante’s Peak”…..More HERE
Shaboozey’s song “High Noon” featuring Gunna was named as ESPN’s 2026 to 2027 College Football anthem…..More HERE
Zac Brown Band gives Fenway crowd free cruises worth $40M to the 35,000 attendees at his Aug 2nd show in Boston…..More HERE
[VIDEO] The 10th annual World Dog Surfing Championships…..More HERE
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Video of the Day
Slip, Fall and “Be Cool” at the same time…..More HERE
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Weird News:
The 30-second test…..More HERE
‘Loneliness influencers’….More HERE
McDonald’s cheeseburger hack on TikTok divides internet…..More HERE
A USPS employee was arrested for stealing a winning Pick 4 Florida lottery ticket that was sent through the mail, and claiming the prize for themselves…..More HERE
Xfinity Comcast Worker Pied In The Face For Poor Sales: Complex magazine says a Plainville, Connecticut Xfinity Comcast employee has filed a lawsuit against the company. David Figueroa was allegedly tied to a chair and pied by a co-worker for poor sales. Comcast says, “The Company has zero tolerance for harassment, humiliation, or any behavior that compromises a respectful and safe workplace.”
A new survey found that 47% of American workers are having sex during work hours……More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (7-31-26)
Culver’s files plans for first Wilmington location off Market Street…..More HERE
Paramount+ has ordered a six-episode sequel series to the 1995 cult classic Clueless, with Alicia Silverstone reprising her iconic role as Cher Horowitz……More HERE/
Tony Romo on leave from CBS after OWI arrest…..More HERE
Netflix recently agreed to pay $200 million for the rights to stream the 2027 Women’s World Cup…..More HERE
[LIST] 20 highest-paid podcasters in 2026….More HERE
The average American spends nearly $400 weekly on summer activities…..More HERE
[LIST] The worst day (and time) to dine out at a restaurant…… More HERE
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Blindfolded speedcuber solves Rubik’s cube in 11.56 seconds……More HERE
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Weird News:
When A.I. gets bored, Part 3……More HERE
42 believable excuses and ways to get out of a date & not be rude…..More HERE
Most Stressful Days Of the Year: The NY Post says a recent study by Oura reveals that May 16th is the most stressful day of the year. Oura rings measure stress by body signals like heart rate and temperature, not mood. On that day, the average person logged 184 stressful minutes. July 4th is the second most stressful day of the year with 179.9 stressful minutes. March 21st is the third most stressful day of the year with 179.1 stressful minutes.
7 Things You Need to Know (7-30-26)
Ford issued a recall for around 80,000 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators, because the driver’s seat may recline unexpectedly….. More HERE
[STUDY] Researchers found elementary school children who owned their own phones consistently scored worse on reading comprehension tests than classmates without one…. More HERE
Dunkin’ is bringing back its 48-ounce Iced Beverage Bucket on August 7…. More HERE
The Simpsons are returning to Fortnite this week as part of a reloaded Springfield….. More HERE
The ideal dog walk lasts one hour and seven minutes, includes 16 sniffing opportunities, and features water for splashing…. More HERE
“American Idol” has been renewed for Season 25 and auditions are happening on September 16 in North Carolina…… More HERE
The sneakers Justin Bieber wore during the World Cup Final halftime show were auctioned off for almost $30,000…… More HERE
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Video of the Day
Here’s your new favorite sport – Long-distance shopping cart returns….More HERE
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Weird News:
New study ranks all 50 states….More HERE
How long do you hold a grudge?….. More HERE
Single winner wins $800 million Mega Millions jackpot. That’s enough money to pay LeBron James’ salary for 90 years…..More HERE
Americans spend nearly four hours a day thinking about money. That’s the equivalent of a part-time job….. More HERE
By choosing Spaghetti and Meatball, he won $1 million dollars…. https://pagesix.com/2026/07/30/entertainment/ben-affleck-and-jamie-ding-win-1m-prize-on-who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire
7 Things You Need to Know (7-29-26)
[LIST] National Chicken Wing Day deals and freebies….More HERE
[LIST] Every “song of the summer” from the past 50 years…..More HERE
Tony Romo allegedly had an open bottle of booze in his car at the time of his OWI arrest…..More HERE
Jared Leto is facing allegations from four women who claim he allegedly sexually assaulted them or threatened to sexually assault them when they were teenagers….More HERE
Music fans spend 379 hours a year listening to music alone…..More HERE
Robert Downey Jr. is earning $100 million for the two upcoming “Avengers” movies…. More HERE
John and Mary are the most common names used in song titles….. More HERE
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Video of the Day
British man eats 15 fish sticks in one minute to break world record……More HERE
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Weird News:
Things we do when we’re bored, Part 2…..More HERE
40 words for emotions you’ve felt, but couldn’t explain….More HERE
Workers’ Comp Benefits: How Much is a Limb Worth? The average maximum compensation for one arm in NC is 220,880….More HERE
Money can’t change stupidity….More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (7-28-26)
Macaulay Culkin (Kevin McCallister) just pitched Disney an idea for another “Home Alone” movie…. More HERE
[PIC] Oscar Mayer is selling a Wiener Cake to celebrate the Wienermobile turning 90…… More HERE
[STUDY] Hot nights are costing you up to 56 hours of sleep per year….. More HERE
Tom Cruise’s daughter, Suri, dropped the “Cruise” from her name…..More HERE
Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit in California state court against anonymous hackers she claims stole unreleased music, private photos, and behind-the-scenes footage….. More HERE
Viagra might help disturb cancer’s ability to spread elsewhere in the body….. More HERE
Rebecca Black’s single “Friday” has been RIAA-certified Platinum in the U.S….. More HERE
BONUS
Justin Herbert and Madison Beer got engaged……. More HERE
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Video of the Day
67 people vs. 1 squirrel…..More HERE
They didn’t know…….More HERE
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Weird News:
The ‘Gen Alpha melody’….More HERE
50 state food laws you won’t believe are actually real….. More HERE
7 ‘unexpected’ personality traits of people who always arrive early……More HERE
American pet owners now spend an average of $4,272 annually on routine care….. More HERE
Men become bored after only 26 minutes of shopping, while it took women a full two hours….. More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (7-27-26)
[LIST] The best wedding songs for the ceremony, the reception, the first dance, etc……More HERE
Marvel Studios used its Comic-Con International presentation Saturday to announce David Jonsson as the new Black Panther and that Ryan Gosling will be playing Ghost Rider…..More HERE
According to Heinz, you need to store Ketchup in the fridge after opening…. More HERE
Emma Roberts and Cody John got married over the weekend….More HERE
You can score 50% off any pizza at Domino’s, now through next week….. More HERE
A four-part documentary series on Spain’s World Cup victory will hit Prime Video by the end of the year….. More HERE
“Kpop Demon Hunters” is the most-watched movie on Netflix in the last four years…… More HERE
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Video of the Day
If you have a Dog….. More HERE
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Weird News:
Every generation has a style ‘Ick’…..More HERE
15 things that can happen when you’re sleeping that seem weird but are actually normal…..More HERE
The most surprising phrases that can make you “instantly likable”….. More HERE
“Scream Club”….. More HERE
Your dreams aren’t random. Your brain is rewriting reality – Dreams are not random mental noise. A large study of more than 3,700 dream and waking reports found that what we experience during sleep is shaped by both our personalities and the world around us. Rather than simply replaying daily events, the dreaming brain mixes memories, emotions, imagined possibilities, and familiar settings into vivid new scenarios…..More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (7-24-26)
LeBron James is joining the Philadelphia 76ers…..More HERE
The average American scrolls 86 miles a year on their phones….More HERE
Health officials in North Carolina have now also linked tainted parsley and cilantro to the explosive diarrhea outbreak….. More HERE
Diddy got into a fight with a fellow inmate and wound up in solitary confinement…..More HERE
Katy Perry’s The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris will hit movie theaters beginning September 2nd…. More HERE
20% of people spend several minutes sitting on the edge of the bed ‘processing reality’ before finally getting up….. More HERE
[STUDY] Women are more likely to get a job and find a partner while on GLP1s….. More HERE
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Video of the Day
“streakers” vs “security guards”….More HERE
That must be some good Popcorn Chicken…..More HERE
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Weird News:
It’s called the “doorway effect”….. More HERE
A maintenance worker was trapped inside a 130-foot-tall gas station sign for around six-and-a-half hours…. More HERE
20 easy pranks that are actually really good…. More HERE
The 12 most awkwardly empty concerts ever….. More HERE
New movies to watch this weekend…..More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (7-23-26)
Destiny’s Child is dropping a bunch of new music for the group’s upcoming 30th anniversary…..More HERE
From now until August 23, Wendy’s is bringing back the $1 Frosty….. More HERE
Ford is recalling nearly 388,000 SUVs because an issue with the second-row easy-entry seats could increase the risk of injury…..More HERE
Oasis has claimed the title of the U.K.’s bestselling studio album of all time with their 1995 sophomore record, ‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?’…..More HERE
The average American spends an average of 14 years in poor health and that’s about 17.8% of your expected lifespan……More HERE
On average, people fart 5 times a day…..More HERE
Congress is trying to pass a bipartisan bill that would ban all phone calls on airplanes….. More HERE
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It’s “Bring your work to lunch day”…..More HERE
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Weird News:
13 recurring dreams and what they actually mean…..More HERE
Have you heard of ‘Fambushing?’….More HERE
What is ‘bathroom camping’?….. More HERE
The meaning of the slang ‘Sharking All Summer’ explained……More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (7-22-26)
If you have a ring cam, why not snap a surveillance selfie?…. More HERE
Chick-fil-A is asking some customers to reset their passwords after the company experienced a data breach….More HERE
Scottish runner Josh Kerr has broken the world record for the fastest mile, clocking 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League meet……More HERE
Ludacris says his song “Move” was inspired by him being stuck in traffic…..More HERE
Ella Langley is teaming up with BUM Energy for a new ‘Peaches & Honey’ flavored zero sugar energy drink…..More HERE
The World Cup Final got 63 million viewers across Fox, Telemundo and Peacock, which smashes the record for soccer viewership in the U.S…..More HERE
There’s going to be an animated version of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre coming out next year….More HERE
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Some people might need this version of a GPS…..More HERE
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Weird News:
You’ve heard of a ‘MILF’ and ‘DILF’ but what about a ‘NILF’……More HERE
SkyNet is online – OpenAI said on Tuesday that an autonomous agent powered by its advanced artificial intelligence models went rogue during a security test and triggered a hack that compromised the infrastructure of AI startup Hugging Face last week……More HERE
TikTok trend “Netflix Documentary”…… More HERE
Therapy Jeff on TikTok shares 5 secrets you should keep from your partner…..https://scoop.upworthy.com/therapist-reveals-five-secrets-one-should-think-twice-about-sharing-with-their-partner-and-why
7 Things You Need to Know (7-21-26)
Burger King is introducing a “Whopper Guarantee.” If your Whopper does not meet your expectations, they will not only continue to remake it on the spot, but they’ll give you your next Whopper for free.…..More HERE
MrBeast just got married…..More HERE
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s widow is suing his mother to try and collect on a 1.2 million dollar prenup promise….More HERE
[VIDEO] David Rush from Idaho, who has “8 billion” Guinness World Records, just balanced 195 rolls of toilet paper on his head for 30 seconds….More HERE
Fairlife has stopped producing milk in the United States after it was hit by a ransomware attack…..More HERE
America’s favorite type of French fries are steak fries….More HERE
Hell has officially frozen over, Aaron Rodgers reunites with his family after years of estrangement…..More HERE
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How hard is it to count to 100?….. More HERE
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Weird News:
Do you have “popcorn brain”?……More HERE
Ryan Clark was doing his job when he found out he no longer had one — the NFL player-turned-ESPN analyst disappeared from “NFL Live” mid-show after a report was published stating he was impacted by a round of layoffs at the network….More HERE
Wilmington will be hosting its first-ever LEGO convention on Sept. 12-13….More HERE
This is why you need to learn how to cook…..More HERE
Sara Baker, a former Alabama attorney suspended from practice, has been returned to jail after allegedly attempting to poison her husband a second time….More HERE
Man Sues Airbnb For Ruining His Marriage: The Daily Dot says an Airbnb guest is suing the company after one of its hosts sent his wife doorbell camera footage of him with another woman. The host allegedly sent the footage after the man refused to pay $960 for violating house rules and left a nasty review. The footage showed the man entering the rental at 3 a.m. with a woman, who was clearly not his wife. The guest says the incident violated his privacy and has damaged his marriage. The host is denying sending the video
7 Things You Need to Know (7-20-26)
FDA walks back on claims that Taco Bell lettuce supplier Taylor Farms was source of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite…..More HERE
A new study found that driving the speed limit could save roughly 6 million gallons of gas, and 50,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide pollution per day in the U.S…..More HERE
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo’s divorce has been finalized. They’re splitting big things like homes and cars, and Jelly will give Bunnie a one-time payment…..More HERE
Sixty-six percent of employees and 73% of managers admit to faking productivity at work…..More HERE
‘Masters of the Universe’ to start streaming Wednesday on Prime Video…. More HERE
[VIDEO] World Cup halftime show recap….. More HERE
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Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday Trailer…..More HERE
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Weird News:
Place your bets…..More HERE
The man said he climbed in to retrieve a Mountain Dew bottle dropped the night before……More HERE
PSY originally released the music video for “Gangnam Style” on July 15, 2012, meaning that it took just over 14 years to hit the 6 billion mark…..More HERE
10 reasons why Facebook can ruin relationships…..More HERE
Up to 5 cups of coffee per day may potentially lower heart disease…..More HERE
Birth Switch Shocks Families: ABC says two Grafton, North Dakota men recently learned through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago. Kyle Bylin and Jeremy Morrison are suing Unity Medical Center, saying the mix-up robbed them of the lives they should have had. Hospital records no longer exist. The hospital says their staff is not responsible.
7 Things You Need to Know (7-17-26)
[LIST] Today is World Emoji Day, here are nine new emoji’s that are coming your way…More HERE
McDonald’s is coming out with two-new sandwiches, The Honey Brown Butter Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit and the Honey Brown Butter Chicken Biscuit starting on July 21…..More HERE
[LIST] A look back at Ariana Grande’s dating history….. More HERE
Apple is the world’s most valuable company at $4.88 trillion….More HERE
[INFO] How to cheat at card games……More HERE
The FDA is investigating the iceberg lettuce that was supplied to Taco Bells by Taylor Farms as a possible source in the escalating outbreak of severe diarrhea….More HERE
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Video of the Day
A DoorDash driver finishes her delivery after being hit by a car by a police chase suspect…..More HERE
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Weird News:
“friendfluence” is one of the top dating trends of the year…..More HERE
18 weird things everyone does in private but wouldn’t do publicly…..More HERE
Groom spends $24K to zipline into wedding like James Bond….More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (7-16-26)
One in seven Americans says they secretly judge people based on their phone background image…More HERE
A new study shows the Toy Story franchise has produced $51 billion in global economic activity since 1995….More HERE
Church’s Texas Chicken Honey-Butter Biscuit has been named the No. 1 fast-food side in the United States……More HERE
Organizers for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles are looking for 60,000 UNPAID volunteers….More HERE
Savannah Guthrie announced she will be absent from the “Today” show for a “few weeks” to film a new game show…..More HERE
Twisted Tea is selling a new 12-pack for divorcing couples….More HERE
[SURVEY] Women need a ‘Girls’ Night’ out every 22 days to feel balanced….. More HERE
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Video of the Day
Hobby Dogging….More HERE
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Weird News:
4 things every modern man should be able to do…..More HERE
We are now “betting” on speeches….More HERE
‘1 in a billion’ photo of Lionel Messi and a baby Lamine Yamal resurfaces…..More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (7-15-26)
National Hot Dog Day deals and freebies….More HERE
Subaru recalls 540K SUVs after federal regulators flag error that could increase crash risk…..More HERE
Swimming advisory issued for Wrightsville Beach after elevated bacteria levels detected…..More HERE
Dating app Hinge adds wingman feature to help singles weed out potential creeps…..More HERE
50 Cent has received three Emmy nominations for his Netflix series about Diddy…..More HERE
The U.S. House passed a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent….More HERE
Eminem’s ex-wife, Kim Scott, attempted suicide on Saturday before she was rushed to a Michigan hospital…More HERE
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Video of the Day
How did she stay so calm….More HERE
When making it rain goes wrong…….More HERE
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Weird News:
36 odd habits that prove we are weird…..More HERE
Do yo know what “haboobs” are?….More HERE
World Cup final halftime show that could break soccer’s rules….More HERE
An ant biology expert says that when you see an ant inside your home, you shouldn’t squish it. When you squish an ant, it releases a distress signal . . . and then more ants rush over to remove the body. So, the best thing you can do is set it outside…..More HERE
10 most haunted places around the world….More HERE
An Argentina court recognized two goldfish as sentient, ordering their move from a 10‑gallon sushi-restaurant display to a 660‑gallon tank after a complaint…..More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (7-14-26)
Here’s how to score free food at Chick-fil-A on ‘Cow Appreciation Day’…… More HERE
Ariana Grande and her former boyfriend, Ricky Alvarez, are officially back together…..More HERE
Original artwork from Iron Man’s debut in Marvel Comics sold for $3,875,000 at auction…… More HERE
Researchers found that men who had already begun losing their hair by age 30 had a 29% reduced risk of developing prostate cancer…. More HERE
Disneyland ranked as the least affordable theme park in US…. More HERE
Taco Bell is under investigation for a possible connection to the outbreak of parasite that causes ‘explosive diarrhea’….. More HERE
Parents of teens lose 48 nights of sleep per year worrying about their children’s growing online presence….. More HERE
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Video of the Day
Waffle House better give Rockstar Riley a raise and a lifetime supply of waffles….. More HERE
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Weird News:
Two principals, one car, two DUIs…. More HERE
It’s not air, it’s a healthy supply of nitrogen…..More HERE
Norway star Erling Haaland returns from World Cup with a bizarre souvenir…..More HERE
A new study warns that random background noise during sleep can quietly damage memory…. More HERE
110 funny-sounding words….. More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (7-13-26)
Sam Neill from “Jurassic Park,” and “The Hunt For Red October” has died…. More HERE
Olive Garden’s “never-ending” pasta promotion is coming back on July 16….. More HERE
1 in 4 people thinks they could score a World Cup penalty kick ….. More HERE
[PIC] Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s mysterious fur baby…. More HERE
Ariana Grande is no longer a part of “American Horror Story” Season 13 due to scheduling conflicts with her “Eternal Sunshine” tour….More HERE
The state with the best economy in 2026 is North Carolina……. More HERE
The most-searched word definitions in the U.S. so far this year is “gaslighting”……More HERE
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Video of the Day
Grandpa didn’t run fast enough…. More HERE
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The most random fact I could find today – The shortest recorded song is ” You Suffer” by Napalm Death, from their debut album, “Scum”. It’s exactly 1.316 seconds long, and was also released as one side of a 7-inch single…..More HERE
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Weird News:
After checking into their Airbnb, two sisters made a truly baffling discovery that no guest would ever expect…..More HERE
22 cool jobs you have never heard of….More HERE
The ‘Five-Year Stranger Theory’…. More HERE
The 9 worst times to break up with someone….More HERE
VIDEO: Fight breaks out at Hilary Duff concert in Inglewood….https://ktla.com/entertainment/video-fight-breaks-out-at-hilary-duff-concert-in-inglewood/amp/
7 Things You Need to Know (7-10-26)
National French Fry Day deals and freebies…..More HERE
Wilmington’s Riverfront Park to transform into outdoor World Cup viewing party on Sunday July 19th….More HERE
Teddy Swims and his girlfriend, Raiche Wright, are calling it quits a year after she gave birth to their son….More HERE
[PIC] Britney Spears sticking half her body out of her G-Wagon while riding down the freeway…..More HERE
Netflix is reportedly exploring new routes to entice viewers, including live TV and streaming bundles…. More HERE
Emma Roberts returning for ‘Aquamarine’ TV reboot pilot filming in Wilmington…. More HERE
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote next week on a bill to make daylight saving time permanent…. More HERE
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Video of the Day
A Brazilian couple turned their love into a Guinness World Records title by kissing 195 times in 30 seconds….. More HERE
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Weird News:
The first documented case of whining…. More HERE
How well do you know your maxxes?….. More HERE
Scientists have identified the world’s fastest spider after testing 258 species. It’s the huntsman spider, and luckily, it’s only native to Australia….. More HERE
Woman Arrested For Sewing Roommate’s Mouth Shut: Newser says a Tokyo, Japan woman was recently arrested for sewing her roommate’s lips shut. The victim, a 42-year-old woman, escaped the next day and sought help with a written note. Authorities arrested 49-year-old Masae Sakurai. She sewed her former co-worker’s mouth shut because she was angry at her.
7 Things You Need to Know (7-9-26)
Chick-fil-A is giving customers a chance to score free waffle fries this week…..More HERE
For the sixth consecutive year, Chicago is ranked #1 in the U.S for the city with the highest rate of bed bug infestations….More HERE
The most stressed-out city in America is Detroit, Michigan….. More HERE
Newly released police records are shedding new light on Darrell Sheets’ death … authorities say the “Storage Wars” star left behind a suicide note….More HERE
The average person misses about 10% of their face when they put sunblock on. The two spots you’re most likely to miss are the bridge of your nose, and your eyelids….More HERE
SZA has been diagnosed with high-functioning autism….More HERE
Karen and Chad are the most-judged first names in America….More HERE
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Video of the Day
This guy’s beatboxing skills are on a whole other level….More HERE
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Weird News:
Are you the “default friend”?….. More HERE
On the job training….More HERE
Have you heard of “type 2 fun”?….More HERE
Australia’s age verification laws mean people will need a real driver’s licence to play GTA 6, so don’t be shocked if the same rules apply in the UK…..More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (7-8-26)
The average monthly payment for a new vehicle is $770….More HERE
Social media users consume over 150 hours of ‘oddly satisfying’ (ex: Pimple popping) videos a year……More HERE
[VIDEO] Bunnie XO hooking up with Dylan Wolf, a star on the new Netflix reality show “Calabasas Confidential”, at Jelly Roll’s Goodnight Nashville Bar…..More HERE
Dollar General and Staples are selling all their back to school items at last year’s prices…..More HERE
2026 Emmy Awards were announced today and ‘The Pitt’ leads the way with 25 nominations……More HERE
“Harold and Kumar 4” is officially in the works…..More HERE
Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff have separated after 3 years of marriage….More HERE
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Video of the Day
Tag Team on a Rubik’s Cube….. More HERE
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Weird News:
NC is #4 in cyclosporiasis cases!!!!…. More HERE
6 biggest mistakes people make on 1st dates, according to relationship experts…..More HERE
Follow the ‘4-20 Rule’ To Cool Cars Quickly: The Daily Record says North America is bracing for another day of record breaking heat. Car experts say if drivers want to cool their vehicles quickly they should follow the ‘4-20 Rule’. It involves opening all four windows and driving for 20 seconds. Then, close the windows and turn on the air conditioning. This helps hot air leave faster and can save fuel.
The NY Post says Jeopardy! is hiring a new clue writer. The job pays as much as $178,000. Applicants must show wit and pass the contestant quiz. They must also create 12 clue categories and three Final Jeopardy clues…..More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (7-7-26)
A casting call has been announced for featured background roles in the second season of the television series R.J. Decker…..More HERE
According to new research, the ideal movie length is just 88 minutes…..More HERE
Walmart and Sam’s Club are slashing prices on hundreds of the most popular grocery items this summer…..More HERE
Publix recalls blueberries after multiple people reportedly became severely sick with E. coli….More HERE
Britt’s Donut Shop announces second location opening this fall…..More HERE
Google currently blocks over 10 billion malicious text messages each month…..More HERE
Got a spare $19 million or so? You could buy the biggest, most complete T Rex skeleton…..More HERE
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Video of the Day
Astronauts catch glimpse of fireworks as space station orbits over US……More HERE
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Weird News:
The “Cost-of-Living Crisis” is rewriting the rules of dating…..More HERE
Backyard pool rentals are a growing trend…..More HERE
Burglar Calls 911 After His Own Truck Is Stolen Mid-Crime: Men’s Journal says a 29 year-old Ellicott City, Maryland man, named Jalen Godard, recently broke into a Verizon Wireless store. His truck was parked across the street with the engine running and keys inside. It was stolen by another thief. Two 911 calls came in about both crimes. Godard was charged with burglary, theft, and destruction of property
7 Things You Need to Know (7-2-26)
Fourth of July deals and freebies…..More HERE
[LIST] Each state’s most popular food for the Fourth Of July (North Carolina: Deviled Eggs)…More HERE
LeBron James sweepstakes down to two teams: Golden State and Cleveland…..More HERE
The FBI announced that 3 ransom notes tied to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie are fake….. More HERE
Last year, a record 25 million young adults under the age of 35 were still living with their parents…..More HERE
There’s a live stream outside of MSG in preparation for the American Royal Wedding……More HERE
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Video of the Day
‘Water Park Shark’……. More HERE
Kalamazoo Speedway’s “Night of Destruction”….More HERE
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Weird News:
Police in Wisconsin were called to a wedding reception where two people were injured with gunshot wounds. And the reason it all started was because one of the groomsmen ate meatballs with his bare hands….More HERE
[UPDATE] The two masked climbers who scaled the Empire State Building on Wednesday have been identified as Ivan “Vanya” Beerkus and Angela Nikolau, stars of Netflix’s 2024 documentary Skywalkers: A Love Story….More HERE
If you need to vent, go to PettyMillion….. More HERE
“solo-maxxing”…..More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (7-1-26)
According to science, Gossiping is good for you…..More HERE
Sony announced today that it plans to end physical disc production for new PlayStation games starting in January 2028…..More HERE
Ohio leads the nation with the most backyard fireworks accidents on July 4….More HERE
Florida ranks 3rd most expensive state to start over after divorce. Researchers said that amount is equal to about 3.06 weeks of pay…..More HERE
Danny Glover just revealed he has Alzheimer’s disease…..More HERE
Lego is releasing five collectible sets dedicated to Olivia Rodrigo on Aug 1.….More HERE
Chris Brown must pay $13 million in damages to the housekeeper who was mauled by a massive security dog….More HERE
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Video of the Day
Two masked daredevils climbed to the very top of the Empire State Building for what appears to be a proposal…… More HERE
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Weird News:
When is the last time you did some ‘Fexting’…..More HERE
Listening to nostalgia-evoking music can strengthen our connections with our past, present, and future selves….More HERE
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day….More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (6-30-26)
LeBron James is leaving the Lakers….More HERE
Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles in the US over a transmission defect that can damage the park system, which in turn could result in vehicles rolling away….More HERE
One in five people say they judge others by their first name alone…. More HERE
Tom Hardy is releasing a rap album under the name Frankie Pulitzer……More HERE
The National Guard is being called in to help with security at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding party…. More HERE
Krispy Kreme is giving away free donuts on July 4th to anyone who comes in wearing red white and blue…..More HERE
Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio has just set a new record as 17 nurses, in the labor and delivery unit are expecting and they’re all delivering each others’ babies… More HERE
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Video of the Day
Grandma Droniak is GANGSTA!!…. More HERE
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Weird News:
If you say one of these 10 phrases during casual conversation, then YOU ARE ANNOYING!!!…. More HERE
[LIST] The Top 5 of America…. More HERE
Have you heard of a “lie down club”…. More HERE
53% of Americans say they eat in their car at least once a week…..More HERE
There’s a man in Scotland who says he can’t do community service unless his emotional support lizard comes with him….. More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (6-29-26)
Fireworks, parades and festivals: How southeastern NC is celebrating America’s 250th birthday…..More HERE
NBA player Malik Beasley has been indicted on federal gambling charges in connection to a sports betting scheme….More HERE
Americans eat enough ice cream each summer to fill 113 football stadiums……More HERE
Comcast plans to split into two companies……More HERE
After breaking it off with Ethan Slater, Ariana Grande has been spotted with her ex, Ricky Alvarez……More HERE
[LIST] Winners from last night’s BET Awards……More HERE
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Video of the Day
If you’re a parent, this is what your kid sees when you sit down…..More HERE
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Weird News:
‘Dear god just go to the bathroom’…..More HERE
What every state in America is best at and worst at…..More HERE
There’s a new dating trend called “chalance”…..More HERE
Have you heard of ‘cemetery stalkers’…..More HERE
The ” four-second rule” is the amount of time that the average internet user will wait for a page to load before leaving and going to another site…..More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (6-26-26)
TMZ has received yet another email from the person claiming to know the identities of Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapper…. More HERE
ABC has renewed “R.J. Decker” for a second season and they’re seeking local talent for three featured roles…..More HERE
A building-sized asteroid will pass safely by Earth tomorrow…. More HERE
There’s going to be an eight-part documentary series about Jay Z called, “Jay-Z in 8,” set to premiere on HBO this fall…. More HERE
New federal bill calls for $25 minimum wage nationwide…. More HERE
[LIST] The most popular beer in every U.S. State and for NC, It’s Miller Lite…..More HERE
A new study suggests humans may already have the ability to regenerate body parts, but it’s blocked by our scar tissue….. More HERE
BONUS:
Eddie Murphy is getting his own “Shrek” spinoff in 2028. The title, at least for now, is “Donkey”….. More HERE
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Video of the Day
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Food News:
There’s a map to help you find the cheapest McDonald’s in your area, It’s called the McCheapest map….. More HERE
Jimmy John’s is teaming up with rapper Fetty Wap to launch the new #1738 Fetty W(r)ap Meal….. More HERE
Sheetz adds Big Glizzy hot dog with customizable toppings for summer….More HERE
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Weird News:
[LIST] 15 silly old-timey words ….. More HERE
A city in Massachusetts is thinking about limiting bars and restaurants to serving guests ONE drink per 30 minutes…. More HERE
Trader Joe’s Gummy Worms Come With Bowel Warning: Food and Wine magazine says Trader Joe’s new sweet and sour gummy worms are going viral not only because they taste good, but because they are causing people to go to the bathroom. The fruit flavored gummies debuted in May and are made with natural fruit juices and no sugar. Customers have been gobbling them up before realizing they have 14 grams of dietary fiber per serving. Trader Joe’s is posting signs in stores that read: “70 G of fiber per bag please enjoy in multiple sittings”
7 Things You Need to Know (6-25-26)
US Mint celebrates America 250 with limited-edition quarter and only 250,000 will be available…..More HERE
The Charlotte Hornets are trading LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves….. More HERE
North Carolina came in at #9 of the list of the best sates for a summer road trip….. More HERE
Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley from ‘Jersey Shore’ just had a surprise wedding……More HERE
The Weather Channel remains America’s most trusted news source for the fifth consecutive year….. More HERE
[PIC] Cops hunting for Travis Kelce lookalike wanted over purse theft….. More HERE
Why you should be brushing your teeth with your left hand to prevent dementia….. More HERE
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Video of the Day
What just happened…… More HERE
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Weird News:
Have you heard of a super-puff planet….. More HERE
You’ve heard of Farm to Table, what about Grave to Table…… More HERE
Beer Barge Supplies Suds For Scotland’s World Cup Soccer Fans: The Scottish Sun says a beer barge sailed into Miami yesterday for the Scotland-Brazil World Cup soccer game. Scotland’s fans, aka the Tartan Army, drank Boston bars dry last week before, during and after games. Miller Lite sent the barge to bring more pints. The Miller Lite beer barge was decorated in tartan. It had a sign that read “Restock the Scots”.
Americans need $1.46 million to comfortably retire…… More HERE
Have you ever wondered what could happen if a man in Florida mowed his lawn around 8:15 p.m….. https://weartv.com/news/local/report-84-year-old-milton-woman-fired-gunshot-as-warning-to-neighbor-cutting-grass
7 Things You Need to Know (6-24-26)
[LIST] You should never use a debit card at these 5 places……More HERE
“The Bachelorette” season starring Taylor Frankie Paul might air next month…..More HERE
Steve-O was paid less than $1,500 for the entire first season of “Jackass”……More HERE
Dianna Russini lost close to $800,000 a year at The Athletic because of the Mike Vrabel controversy…..More HERE
Disney agrees to $50M settlement for YouTube TV and DirecTV users…. More HERE
Applebee’s is bringing back “The Dollarita” ($1 margaritas) for one month only in July….. More HERE
90% of companies use A.I. in hiring but fewer than 5% are seeing it work out for them….. More HERE
BONUS
North Carolina came in at #9 of the list of the best sates for a summer road trip….. More HERE
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Video of the Day
Guinness crowns the world’s loudest person at 122.4 decibels….More HERE
This week, we heard about how police in California used a drone with a MAGNET to disarm a suspect. And now, there’s video….More HERE
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Weird News:
If you were going to steal something, what would you steal? A: Money, B: Car or C: Trash Can…..More HERE
How hard is it to find a Giraffe?….More HERE
McDonald’s Employee Dumps Soda On Manager After Getting Fired: The Nerd Stash says a Columbus, Georgia McDonald’s employee recently dumped a Coke Zero on her manager after getting fired. The employee poured the drink on her manager’s back. The manager fired her for making a Snack Wrap. The employee walked out after the Coke bath
‘Lunch shaming’ trend raises concerns in US schools…… More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (6-23-26)
Oprah Winfrey reveals Whitney Houston once fell off the stage while performing on her show, while she was high on drugs….. More HERE
Seattle is the catfish capital of America…… More HERE
Ice Cube and Nia Long are reuniting for another “Are We There Yet?” sequel, called “Are They Gone Yet?…..More HERE
Giannis Antetokounmpo is being traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Miami Heat…..More HERE
After 34 years, Linda Cohn is retiring from ‘SportsCenter’ and ESPN….More HERE
Kendrick Lamar says Tupac Shakur visited him in a dream and told him not to let his music die…… More HERE
[Live Update] The best Prime Day deals…..More HERE
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Video of the Day
An Oklahoma family’s home security camera recorded the moment their dog carried a LIVE ARMADILLO into the house, eliciting chaos….More HERE
What just happened…… More HERE
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Weird News:
#PreachOnIt – Mississippi pastor delivers 96-hour sermon that could break world record…..More HERE
10 lies people will tell you after a breakup…..More HERE
Check your wallet, kitchen drawers, between your couch cushions or old pants pockets because Bed Bath & Beyond will once again be accepting — even welcoming — the oldest coupon alive…… More HERE
23 wild rules the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have to follow….. More HERE
A new study notes that human brains were never designed to handle this much bad news. Because we were supposed to be fixated on clear and present dangers, not doomscrolling, or cable news 24-7….. More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (6-19-26)
Kraft is set to debut a limited-edition “Kraft TSA‑Compliant Ranch” kit for travelers who apparently don’t want to leave the United States without the condiment….. More HERE
For the first time in nearly 70 years, children and teenagers under the age of 18 in South Carolina can legally play pinball….. More HERE
[PIC] Jason Derulo has a shark tank in his living room…. More HERE
“I was the glue that held us together.” Bunnie xo, on her marriage to Jelly Roll….. More HERE
78 percent of parents and 69 percent of children rely on devices and smartphones to get them through mealtimes….. More HERE
Drake, Taylor Swift, and Future are the 3 most streamed artists in Apple Music history….. More HERE
Anne Hathaway is pregnant……More HERE
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Video of the Day
Bruno/Mike/Nirvana…….More HERE
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Weird News:
When was Ferris Bueller’s day off? June 5, 1985….More HERE
A Florida man walked out of jail, stole an SUV from the courthouse parking lot, and led police on a high-speed chase for the second time in under a week….. More HERE
Heinz Debuts Mayo Vending Machines: Dexerto says Heinz recently debuted their first ever mayonnaise vending machine. It premiered in London, where hundreds of Mayo fans lined up to get an inexpensive sandwich smothered in Mayo. The machine can hold 800 freshly made sandwiches. Each sandwich also comes with a bottle of Mayo. Mayo fans are calling for Heinz to offer the same vending machines in the US. Heinz has similar vending machines in Amsterdam.
7 Things You Need to Know (6-18-26)
Massachusetts becomes first US state to ‘legalize’ haggis, which is made from a sheep’s heart, liver, and lungs…..More HERE
Nearly one in three Americans is experiencing “friendship FOMO”….. More HERE
Nike plans to release Caitlin Clark’s signature shoe, the Nike Caitlin 1, on October 1st….More HERE
[PICS] Knicks championship parade…… More HERE
Comedian Carlos Mencia, is getting charges pressed against him by L.A.’s Business Tax Fraud Unit.….. More HERE
Buzzfeed says Disneyland’s prices have shot up 470% since 2003….. More HERE
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Video of the Day
Spidey vs. Hulk…..More HERE
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Weird News:
A DoorDash delivery robot, named Dot, recently rolled into the middle of a SWAT standoff in Chandler, Arizona….More HERE
The Daily Star says a humanoid robot was spotted begging for cash on its knees in China. The robot has been identified as a Unitree G1 model made by Unitree Robotics. It told shocked locals that it had no money to recharge. It begged for help with electricity fees. One local joked, “even beggars are being replaced…. More HERE
[STUDY] It’s because of your birth control pill….. More HERE
Tortoise Turns 194: United Press International says a Seychelles giant tortoise, named Jonathan, has turned 194 years-old. Jonathan’s birth year is estimated to be 1832. Researchers think he might be older. He lost his vision and his sense of smell, but he still eats, sunbathes, and mates. Jonathan is in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the World’s Oldest Living Land Animal.
7 Things You Need to Know (6-17-26)
Toy Story 5 is the year’s most traumatic film – for parents…. More HERE
[LIST] Top TV Dads in each state and for NC, it’s Phillip Banks…..More HERE
MrBeast Hits 500 Million Subscribers on YouTube…The creator is the first to ever reach this milestone….. More HERE
The Grammy awards just added five new categories: Best Asian Pop Music Performance, Best Latin Song, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance, Best R&B Collaboration, and Best Traditional Folk Album…..More HERE
“Cuddles,” “dolly,” and “night-night” are America’s favorite baby talk words…..More HERE
A study out today now suggests GLP-1s might even have the potential to curb people’s violent tendencies…..More HERE
GTA 6 is still on target for release on November 19 and might break a first day sales record with over 45 million copies being sold on day 1…..More HERE
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Video of the Day
Shrek 5 Teaser Trailer……More HERE
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Weird News:
“We went to Cheers bar yesterday for two pints and we stayed for 20″…..More HERE
Police ordered England fans to move on from a Dallas pub following a £30,000(40,187.85)drinking session….More HERE
[LIST] 10 lines that instantly scream “Friend Zone”….. More HERE
The NY Post says a new app called “Dog Date Afternoon” is helping dog owners find love and companionship…..More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (6-16-26)
Pizza Hut will be sold for $2.7 billion….More HERE
Jelly Roll files for divorce from Bunnie Xo after nearly 10 years of marriage….More HERE
Tom Holland confirms marriage to Zendaya…..More HERE
According to science, People who enjoy dark humor might be smarter than everyone else…… More HERE
Serena and Venus Williams will compete in the Ladies’ Doubles at Wimbledon….More HERE
Last year it was Chick-fil-A, but this year, Jersey Mike’s is America’s favorite fast-food chain restaurant….More HERE
Tony Hawk says there was almost a “Space Jam” follow-up called “Skate Jam”…..More HERE
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Video of the Day
Granny can’t drive…..More HERE
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Weird News:
‘Goblintimacy’…..More HERE
#watermelonmustard…..More HERE
What do… mother, hand, bark, ashes, and worm have in common?……. More HERE
A guide to internet slang in 2026…. More HERE
What your car says about your love life….More HERE
Viral kitchen hack reveals simple trick for fixing clumped-up spices…https://nypost.com/2026/06/15/lifestyle/viral-kitchen-hack-reveals-simple-trick-for-fixing-clumped-up-spices/
7 Things You Need to Know (6-15-26)
Alleycvt is coming to Wilmington’s waterfront for a Halloween-weekend EDM concert…..More HERE
Google Earth has introduced a flight simulator mode……More HERE
Jalen Brunson, says he wants to appear on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit…..More HERE
Fox buying streaming platform Roku in cash-and-stock deal worth about $22 billion…..More HERE
According to a new survey by the landscape care company LawnStarter, Wilmington came in at #2 on the list of the least dirtiest cities in America…More HERE
Keke Palmer and Sean Evans were spotted on a date in Brooklyn. They flirted back when she was on his YouTube show “Hot Ones”…… More HERE
Tyra Banks is suing Netflix over their “America’s Next Top Model” docuseries….. More HERE
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Video of the Day
The ultimate “Granddad” joke….. More HERE
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Weird News:
What would have happen for you to drive at 108 mph?….. More HERE
How much does a chair cost?….. More HERE
Have you heard of “grief math”….. More HERE
Psychic Warns Evil Aliens To Abduct 700 At World Cup Game: The Daily Star says a Brazilian psychic is predicting evil aliens are going to abduct 700 people at a World Cup match in Miami. Vó Bahiana, real name Elisângela de Souza, has gone viral for the claim. She says a spacecraft will descend on the pitch at Hard Rock Stadium. An alien Army will then round up players, referees and fans. Vo posted, “Do not go to the stadium in Miami on June 24, 2026. Stay away.”
7 Things You Need to Know (6-12-26)
[PIC] The best fan of the FIFA World Cup….. More HERE
Hasbro has announced a “brainrot” version of Monopoly that uses a TON of internet slang….. More HERE
25 percent of Americans said a dream or nightmare has led to them making a change in their life like quitting a job or breaking up with a partner……More HERE
Study finds nearly 1 in 5 teens use AI chatbots for mental health support…… More HERE
Hulu and Disney+ streaming select performances at the Bonnaroo Music Festival this weekend…… More HERE
Starting June 15, Wendy’s is going to debut a brand-new Frosty flavor — Banana Frosty Swirl — inspired by the newest Minions movie……More HERE
Dolly Parton launched her own coffee brand called Cup of Ambition…..More HERE
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Guinness World Record for the tightest parallel park…… More HERE
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Weird News:
Have you heard of the “Duff Cut”…..More HERE
This is the most “The European mind can’t comprehend this” moment of my life….. More HERE
The Word of the Day is: “Exhausterwhelmulated”…..More HERE
“Does it look like I’m okay?”….. More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (6-11-26)
The French Bulldog is America’s favorite dog breed….. More HERE
Drake has teamed up with Amazon to launch an official virtual merch warehouse called Drake’s Warehouse…..More HERE
Soccer terminology guide for World Cup newcomers….More HERE
The Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes have reached the first deal in NFL history to be worth more than $500 million…..More HERE
Property Brothers star Jonathan Scott is getting a daytime talk show……More HERE
Physical strength and fitness start declining at age 35…… More HERE
Porsche turned Toy Story characters into real cars…..More HERE
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That fish came out of nowhere…… More HERE
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Weird News:
For 110 years Carmel was different than every other US town….More HERE
The future is SMELLY. Deodorant is strictly forbidden at Intel’s A.I. chip facility. These production plants have equipment that’s so delicate that even the smallest contaminants can result in precious chips being ruined….. More HERE
Brides are paying Etsy witches to conjure the perfect $100K wedding….. More HERE
Poor oral hygiene can lead to gum disease. Gum disease creates chronic inflammation. Chronic inflammation has been associated with a number of health conditions, including depression….. More HERE
Help Wanted – Chief Breakup Officer: Dating.com is hiring a Chief Breakup Officer. The job pays $3,000 a month. The job requires the ‘CBO’ to write healthy and respectful breakup messages. The Chief Breakup Officer will also help people who have been ghosted. People can apply for the job until August 31st….. More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (6-10-26)
Honda has issued a recall for more than 880,000 vehicles in the United States due to a problem with rear suspension components that could cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles…..More HERE
Jeep recalls over 1M vehicles due to fire risk…… More HERE
Jay-Z and Eminem to reunite on Rakim album with first track together in 25 years….More HERE
[PIC] Bona fide T. rex leather purse is going up for auction…. More HERE
Ten percent of adults have missed once-in-a-lifetime moments due to mindless phone scrolling…. More HERE
According to allrecipes.com, Jersey Mike’s has the best Tuna Sub…… More HERE
According to a new poll, 54% of Americas are not at all interested in the World Cup, and 72% of American fans would bet against the U.S. national team for money…..More HERE
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Wild video shows alleged drunk driver run from cops — and right into the jaws of an alligator….. More HERE
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Weird News:
20 things we always forget…. More HERE
This is the definition of “fake it till you make it”….More HERE
‘Kittenfishing’ is the new ‘catfishing.’…..More HERE
Congress is taking aim at the NFL’s lucrative television empire, with a key House lawmaker accusing the league of abusing a decades-old antitrust exemption that is forcing fans to shell out hundreds of dollars a year to watch games….. More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (6-9-26)
Several downtown Wilmington roads closed for filming and traffic control Tuesday…. More HERE
After 3 yrs, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have broken up….More HERE
According to thetakeout.com, the best french fries in NC are at restaurant Jolie in Raleigh…..More HERE
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is exactly two and a half hours long….More HERE
[LIST] What Investigators found after Michael Jackson’s ‘Neverland Ranch’ was raided twice…… More HERE
Google has a strange YouTube channel with 77,000 11 second videos of red and blue rectangles….. More HERE
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Horrifying video shows plague of parasite-ridden mosquitoes swarming as tourists take cover in their cars…. More HERE
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Weird News:
You might have Apophenia…. More HERE
18 questions that are almost impossible to answer (ex: Would you rather… Speak any language fluently? Or be able to talk to animals?)….. More HERE
Killing the mood: smartphones reduce birth rate, studies say…. More HERE
Have you heard of a “Tallerboy”….. More HERE
You’re not single, you’re “solo maxxing”….. More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (6-8-26)
Wilmington to launch dual fireworks displays for Fourth of July celebration….More HERE
[LIST] What spirit animal you have based on your birth month…..More HERE
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is the first film to cross the billion-dollar mark in 2026….. More HERE
95% of Gen Z has stopped sharing their opinions online….. More HERE
Nicolas Cage turned down the roles of Shrek in “Shrek” . . . Neo in “The Matrix” . . . Harry in “Dumb & Dumber” . . . and Aragorn in “Lord of the Rings”……More HERE
Sherwin-Williams has just named its “loneliest color.” The one that’s rarely purchased. The color is called “Offbeat Green” and it looks like broccoli or asparagus soup…..More HERE
According to Gametime, as of Saturday afternoon, the get-in price for Game 3 of the NBA Finals (Knicks & Spurs) was $9,257……More HERE
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World’s largest game of human foosball…. More HERE
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Weird News
One minute and 13 seconds equals $50K….. More HERE
10 insane laws you didn’t know you were breaking….. More HERE
7 Things You Need to Know (6-5-26)
National Donut Day deals and freebies…..More HERE
Prince’s estate announces an album of 10 unreleased tracks spanning 1977-2016, arriving August 28, 2026….More HERE
Kroger Co. is celebrating summer with a new limited-time All-American Ice Cream Collection and a giveaway of 100,000 free pints starting on June 19….More HERE
[LIST] 8 movie mistakes that made these iconic films even better (ex: The aftershave scene in Home Alone wasn’t supposed to happen that way)……. More HERE
Rumor has it, Taylor Swift’s wedding is taking place in Manhattan…… More HERE
It is impossible to burp in space, because in microgravity the human stomach cannot separate gas from the liquid and partially digested food it sits inside….. More HERE
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It’s almost like Final Destination in real life……More HERE
Post Malone’s fans express widespread concern after musician’s troubling on-stage behavior…. More HERE
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Weird News:
It’s because of hormone FGF21……More HERE
“Practice Dates”…… More HERE
Have you heard of the ‘Cockroach Kingpin’…..More HERE
Involuntary Expression Disorder….. https://www.cracked.com/article_19228_6-personality-quirks-you-didnt-know-were-medical-conditions.html
