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Matthew Perry has died. The actor, best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends, was 54. Short on Details While information is still coming in about the circumstances surrounding the actor's death, reports are surfacing that he died at his L.A. home from an apparent drowning. Sometime on the morning of October 28th, 2023, the...
If it seemed like the 2024 election was down to just Donald Trump and Joe Biden, think again. Despite trailing Trump by 26 points in her home state of South Carolina, presidential candidate Nikki Haley says, “I'm not going anywhere.” Her tenacity to stay in the race, even when trailing the Republican front-runner by such...
In December 2023, Judge Loretta Preska made history by unsealing court documents to give the public access to the names of celebrities and British royal family members associated with former financier Jeffrey Epstein. Epstein, who took his own life on August 10th, 2019, 35 days after being arrested on trafficking and conspiracy charges, rubbed elbows with...
Several members of Congress have amassed vast wealth between stocks, private equity and mutual funds, bonds, and private companies. Many of them were considerably well-off before joining Congress. Both Sides of the Aisle Don't think that talking about money means we're referring to just Republicans or just Democrats. In Congress, Private equity investment is split...
When it comes to comedy, the original cast members of Saturday Night Live are some of the most well-known comedians of the last forty-nine years. Dan Aykroyd, the late John Belushi, and Chevy Chase are names that Gen Xers grew up watching, and their comedy lives on. Unfortunately, so do their ideals and worldviews, etched from...
Even if you aren't much into sports, the general population knows one thing about the Super Bowl: the commercials. In 2021, 91.63 million people tuned in to watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win over the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9. Of those who watched, 43% came for the commercials. We've got the most expensive commercials and some of the most influential...
For decades, women have been paving pathways for health, wellness, and opportunities for entrepreneurship. Those in Hollywood have primarily used their platforms to provide options in every major industry. From hair and skin care to baby products and nutritional supplement products, Hollywood's brightest female stars are changing how women do business. 1. Jessica Alba As...
In 2024, COLAs or Cost of Living Adjustments will impact 71 million Americans starting in January. This adjustment of 3.2% will add around $50 per month to the checks of those who are either 65 and older or suffer from a disability that prevents them from being able to work. SSI and SSDI There are...
Brand-building stands as a multibillion-dollar enterprise, with companies channeling significant portions of their profits to establish themselves as household names—a strategy that pays off handsomely. The crucial role of branding becomes evident when considering that many globally recognized companies, initially associated with one product, ventured into entirely different industries at the start. Explore the intriguing...
If ever there was a time to be thankful for green fuel, that time is now. According to new reports, meat prices are due to see a significant drop, thanks to innovations in green energy. Jet Fuel and Soy Beans To help combat carbon emissions, jet fuel and diesel manufacturers have started to make this energy...
No one likes turning the TV on and not finding something interesting to watch. So when Netflix and YouTube run out of anything worthwhile, don’t fret because we’ve got you covered. For all those times when TV sucks, here are 15 niche streamers for all your TV-watching glory. 1. Funimation This anime-only streamer has all you...
Every once in a while, a condiment comes along that is so good people will go to any length to get it. Huy Fong Food's green-tipped Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce is so good that the company raked in $150 million annually in 2019. Top Shelf Selection In the 1980s, Craig Underwood, owner of Underwood Ranches,...
Running a business is not easy, especially when that business has multiple locations across the nation. In 2019, employer firms with 5,000 employees or more totaled 2,230 of the 6.1 million firms in the US. As inflation escalated on the tale of the global pandemic, retailers across the country struggled to keep their books in...
Gone are the days when you can sit down at a restaurant and enjoy the loud, often obnoxious presence of children happily running by your table repeatedly. For one restaurant in Georgia, all good things must come to an end. But that's only half the story. Adults Unable to Parent The Toccoa River Restaurant is...
Believe it or not, tipping service workers wasn't a thing in the United States until the 1860s. Even then, it was in its infancy, and only the wealthiest Americans ever tipped a waiter or gas station attendant. Tipping underwent numerous changes over the next 150 years, some legally binding and some not so legal but...
Welcome to the newest wave of the future. Elon Musk, founder of Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company and owner of X, has made history again. His Neuralink brain chip had its first successful human integration. At It Again Never one to shy away from controversy, Musk has been pushing for the Neuralink brain chip...
Last week, the American Museum of Natural History in New York started removing artifacts and covering up displays of Native American exhibits, letting visitors know that Friday, the 26th of January, would be the last day to see any Native American exhibits. Biden Administration Regulations Under the Biden administration, the Department of the Interior revised regulations to...
The prices of eggs and bread have always been initial economic inflation indicators. Inflation is the decline in the purchasing power of money, usually due to an increase in the quantity of money, which then devalues money. Lagging Confidence During the height of the most recent inflationary period, which has run from April 2021 through...
For many who are born deaf or suffer hearing loss at a young age, it is just part of life. You adapt to the hearing world around you, and life moves on. For some, however, life holds them at arm's length, never really allowing them the whole experience that those who can hear get to...
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) expects 128.7 million tax return filings by Tax Day, which is April 15. The IRS offers free services through several available tax programs for those who qualify, and sites like H&R Block and TurboTax have free and paid plan options depending on what taxes you plan to file. Federal Trade Commission...
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has declared that social media should be designated a “public health hazard.” During his State of the City address, Adams called online social platforms an “environmental toxin.” “Today, Dr. Ashwin Vasan is issuing a Health Commissioner's Advisory, officially designating social media as a public health hazard in New York...
The good news is that In-N-Out Burger is OK. They're still going to be making great food for their fans. The bad news is that the beloved burger chain, voted number six on America's Best Places to Work, is closing its Oakland location. Oakland, California Oakland has just one In-N-Out Burger restaurant location. Situated near...
If you thought ageism was just a passing trend, think again. AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins says age discrimination in the workplace is only getting worse. The American Association of Retired Persons is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that aims to help people aged 50 and over decide how they want to live as they age....
Believe it or not, summer's just around the corner, and one popular item may be absent from your backyard barbecue. Beer. After a 99% vote, 12 breweries and 5,000 workers for Anheuser-Busch have agreed to strike. Increases Across the Board Teamsters President Sean O'Brien may toss out the current Anheuser-Busch contract for his workers' union to demand...
Laundry is one of those household chores that never really stops. It also hits the wallet hard for something as necessary as clean clothes and towels. According to Statista, the average American spent $169.83 per year on laundry and cleaning supplies in 2022. What if there were cheaper, more effective, and safer options for cleaning...
While the debate over artificial intelligence rages on for various reasons, some creative and artistic AI aspects are impressive. Recently, Pokémon collaborated with the Van Gogh Museum to see the famous Pokémon Pikachu and Eevee in the Dutch painter's epic style. One of the remarkable points of this creative collaboration is that despite creating 50...
Warning: This article contains spoilers. Once upon a time, a director created a tiny craze when he released a trilogy of films known as Star Wars. While Star Wars made the likes of Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamilton famous, some well-known actors were also in some of the franchise's movies and TV shows. Hiding in...
Whether you need something affordable on a moment's notice or are looking for a one-of-a-kind adventure, Airbnb can offer you a fun and well-appointed getaway. BetMGM created a list of Airbnb locations that are both economical and unparalleled. We have selected some of the fun locations that made the cut, and rounded them up just for...
In 2023 alone, experts expect movie profits to hit $32 billion, with films like Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Super Mario Brothers leading the box office blowout. And while these new movies offer sweet computer-generated imagery (CGI) and modern takes on age-old storylines, there's something to be said for old-school films that can still hold their own...
Fast food is notorious for being terrible for a person's health. Because fast food usually comes with calories, fat, and excess sodium, most meals fit the “unhealthy” category. Don't fear! Selecting high-protein options will make a last-minute trip more fulfilling if you want a healthier fast-food option that is heavy on protein. If you're taking...
With an estimated 12.5% of the United States population receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits, knowing what you can and can't buy with your EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card is essential the next time you go shopping. Some of these, however, may surprise you. This year, 41.9 million people are receiving some benefit from...
Pick your favorite movie of all time. Chances are, you can't imagine anyone else playing the starring role. What if someone else had gotten the part, though? Would it still be your favorite movie? Probably not. The reality is most major movie roles have gone through at least one or two actor changes before landing...
Now that the pandemic is finally slowing down and life, for the most part, is returning to normal, international travel is possible, and this summer is the perfect time to book your next getaway. Whether you want a warm, tropical getaway or a lush European tour, now is the time to invest in self-care and take...
People love drama, and both Netflix and Amazon have dipped their toes in the historical drama scene with shows like Bridgerton and films like I'm Your Woman. Despite the years between their respective settings, they have some serious common ground for how much the two offerings differ. Set in Regency-era London during ‘The Season,' where...
Investing money is a financial milestone to be proud to reach. It signals a change in your financial status and means you'll make sure your money works for you instead of the other way around. So get started on the right foot with any of these online brokerages. They are the best trading platforms that...
When you're looking at retiring, it's important to properly judge and budget for the lifestyle you want to maintain in your golden years. Finding the right amount to have in your savings account depends on several factors. Where you want to live, your lifestyle, and your retirement goals must be considered when deciding when to...
After two years of too much sharing of the same spaces, practically falling over each other, it's not surprising that the pre-pandemic trend of she sheds and man caves has exploded and is expected to continue growing even after we're mostly back in the office. By design, she sheds and man caves are small spaces....
Companies spend millions every year hyping the myth surrounding Kris Kringle. But they're not the ones parenting your child – or shouldn't be anyway. Studies going as far back as the 70s all agree most kids figure out the truth one way or another at age 8. So do you or do you not tell...
36% of American workers have some role in the current are part of the access economy, defined as people earning income providing on-demand work, services or goods. Also known as the gig economy, in the United States it's growing three times faster than the traditional American workforce. According to Team Stage, independent contractors, temporary positions...
With a current inflation rate of 5%, everything the general population spends money on has become considerably more expensive in the last eighteen months. As prices started rising, gas and food were the first to be struck by increasing inflation. As everyone around the globe started to deal with rising costs, pinching paychecks tighter and...
With tracks like “S-Class” and “Youtiful” to “Get Lit,” 5-STAR demonstrates the maturity of Stray Kids’ newest music. If you’re new to South Korean music, sit back and listen to a little story about the musical phenomenon known as K-pop. However, a simple definition isn’t enough, as K-pop is more than just a music genre....
As someone who speaks and people listen, Warren Buffet is used to people scrutinizing his decisions. When he invests in a stock, people like to follow. The same goes for when he sells a particular stock. Warren Buffet isn't known for necessarily keeping his personal life private, comfortably opening up about his open marriage to...
In the 1930s, America suffered the worst financial crisis ever, The Great Depression. The ten-year period from 1929-1939 was severe for most families in the United States and worldwide. Federal bank notes, backed by physical gold, went as high as $100,000 in denomination during this time. While there have been several different versions of American...
The next time you visit the grocery store or your favorite retailer, you might reconsider using their plastic bags. The switch from paper to plastic happened in 1982 when Safeway and Kroger began using plastic grocery bags instead of paper in their chain stores. By the end of the 80s, plastic had almost completely wiped...
Some people are good at not letting the right hand know what the left hand is doing. When they get caught, however, things get tricky very quickly. Hunter Biden is very stuck in that tough phase. President Biden's Pride Despite Hunter Biden's recent litany of litigation issues, President Biden proudly speaks of his youngest son....
Stanley Kubrick's horror classic, The Shining, has such a cult following that even after 30 years of being released, the film's details are still up for discussion and debate. But even amateur scholars of the movie might not have noticed a series of small details that add another twist of the screw to this already...
In America, more than 93,000 people fall victim to financial fraud annually. Whether you are a victim of identity theft, check fraud, email scams, ATM bank card theft, or another form of financial bilking, the results are devastating. For older adults, the devastation is swift and nearly permanent. Unfortunately, as technology advances, the FBI (Federal...
Olympic gymnastics star, Mary Lou Retton, is currently “fighting for her life” at just 55 years old against a rare form of pneumonia. According to her daughter, McKenna Kelley, who created a Spotfund account to raise funds to cover the medical costs related to her mother's condition, Retton has been in the Intensive Care Unit...
Betty White, philanthropist, animal activist, actress, comedian, wonderful human being, needs no introduction. For more than eighty years, White entertained the masses with her easy, slapstick comedy style. From her hugely successful role as Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls to her role as Sue Ann Nivens in The Mary Tyler Moore Show, she became a comedic staple...
After 30 years, Leprechaun is still a cult classic among horror fans, not to mention that the very first installment was lucky enough to star Jennifer Aniston and Warwick Davis. 1980s TV Culture The 1980s featured some of the most horrible movie special effects known to humanity, mainly because the generation that grew up on...
If you've followed the Kennedy political dynasty throughout the years, you should be keenly aware that they have endured extensive pain and loss. Many Kennedy family members have died due to heartbreaking tragedies, including John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and John F. Kennedy Jr. A Kennedy “Curse?” In 1944, Joseph “Joe” Kennedy, JFK's older...
If you've ever heard songs like “Hey Jude,” “Imagine,” or “Yellow Submarine,” you've been fortunate enough to listen to one of the most iconic bands of the 1960s. The Beatles, comprised of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison, put Liverpool, England, on the map by becoming a musical phenomenon that turned rock...
If you thought rock gods like Poison's Bret Michaels were all heat and no heart, think again. A cute and helpful husky has found a new home thanks to a viral media post from the Nebraska Humane Society. Good Deeds While jokes about “instant karma” make their rounds on the internet, the belief that what...
In the fight between good and evil, the scales should always tip toward good, right? Maybe in a perfect world, but cinema is far from perfect, and there are plenty of instances when the bad guy wins. Here are some fan favorites. 1. In Bruges (2008) Meet Ray and Ken. Ray is an inexperienced hitman...
When dealing with several billion in sales, fast food chains take a lack of demand for their products very seriously. Without scores of avid buyers, chains like McDonald's, Subway, KFC, and Taco Bell wouldn't meet expected revenue projections. With Chipotle Mexican Grill preparing to start earnings season, even fast-casual restaurants like Chili's and Applebee's are...
You don't know what you're missing if you've never caught an episode of The Golden Girls. The popular sitcom ran for seven seasons from 1985-1992 and garnered scores of fans. Estelle Getty as Sophia Petrillo, Bea Arthur as Dorothy Zbornak, Betty White as Rose Nylund, and Rue McClanahan as Blanche Devereaux created a world of...
Airbnb, the popular platform for booking an overnight stay away from home, is coming under increasing pressure as Italy slapped the company with an $835 million tax fraud case and customer complaints come rolling in. Italy Seizes Opportunity What started as a couple of air mattresses on a floor quickly became a global offering of...
Not every new thing has to be big, and not everyone looking for something needs a bigger version of what they have. Sometimes, downsizing is good for more than just the soul. It can also be perfect for your wallet as well. But what happens when you downsize your home or car, and everyone else...
