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Does James Holzhauer set ‘Jeopardy!’ record? Clip reveals all
OK, “Jeopardy!” fans. How spoiler eager are you? If you would rather not know whether James Holzhauer breaks Ken Jennings’ long-standing winnings’ record, move on. Otherwise, we’ve got some news you might be interested in. A minute-long clip of Monday night’s Final Jeopardy round was leaked on social media and...
Unmarried women without kids are ‘happiest’ subgroup, expert claims
Men: Find a wife. Women: Don’t bother. Basically, that’s the message of a British behavioral science professor who’s been studying the happiness (and misery) of unmarried, married, divorced, separated and widowed individuals, reports The Guardian. Paul Dolan, who teaches at the London School of Economics, was recently at the Hay...
Public invited to trade meds for rides at Pocono Raceway
Ever wanted to take a spin around a NASCAR track? Pennsylvania’s Attorney General Josh Shapiro is offering you that chance. This weekend’s Pocono 400 at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond is, for the second straight year, the setting for the AG’s drug take back event. Bring in outdated prescription...
Ben & Jerry’s plans CBD-infused ice cream
We always knew Ben and Jerry were cool, but now we know just how cool. Ben & Jerry’s, those purveyors of our delicious ice dreams — are ready to hop on the latest trend: CBD-infused food — well, as soon as they can legally do it. The company announced on...
Stallone takes on Mexican cartel in ‘Rambo: Last Blood’ trailer
That ultimate warrior John Rambo looks like he’s good for one last go-round, as the new trailer for “Rambo: Last Blood” debuted online Thursday. The film, once again starring Sylvester Stallone as the war-weary hero, finds Rambo heading to Mexico to rescue a friend’s daughter from a drug cartel. From...
NBC’s ‘The Voice’ to hold Pittsburgh auditions
Got a good voice? Don’t hog it all to yourself, Pittsburgher. NBC’s “The Voice” will be in town on June 19 to hold auditions — maybe it’s your voice they’re looking for. The network’s reality competition has announced the private, invite-only session on its website. Those seeking a slot must...
‘Unexploded device’ in London is just giant Christmas ornament
Officials got a pretty serious scare in east London on Wednesday. However, the large bomb that some people had reported on the banks of the River Thames turned out to be a giant Christmas decoration. The Tower Hamlets bureau of the Metropolitan Police Department responded to the call of a...
Transgender woman who last year competed as a man wins NCAA track championship
A transgender woman who competed as a man as recently as last year won an NCAA women’s track national championship on Saturday. Franklin Pierce University senior Cece Telfer beat the eight-woman field in the Division II women’s 400-meter hurdles by more than a second, with a personal collegiate-best time of...
Petition launched to bring back Heinz ketchup to Kennywood
Sometimes, you just have to take a stand. In an effort to get Heinz ketchup back at Kennywood Park, Will Koz — at least that’s the username — is doing just that. Koz launched a Change.org petition to restore the park’s condiment situation. “In the past few months Kennywood Park...
Pittsburgh ranks as 3rd best city for hockey fans
Congrats, Pittsburgh: You are the third best city for hockey fans. That’s according to a new study by WalletHub. Although, with the Penguins having been swept in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs — can you remember back that far? — the accolade just kinda rings hollow, doesn’t...
Mon Incline makes list of world’s coolest public transit rides
We in Pittsburgh know how cool the Inclines are. Now, maybe the rest of the world will get clued in. Atlas Obscura, one of the web’s neatest travel sites, has released a list: 18 of the World’s Most Wondrous Public Transportation Options. “One of the greatest ways to experience a...
Altoona’s Lakemont Park, with world’s oldest roller coaster, is back open for rides
No doubt, Pennsylvania’s got some amazing things. But the world’s oldest wooden roller coaster? Yep, we got that — it’s Leap the Dips at Lakemont Park in Altoona, which reopens to the public after more than two years of renovations. In March 2017, Lakemont announced it was closing for renovations....
Patrick Stewart returns as Picard in new Star Trek series trailer
With some of Marvel’s greatest heroes heading into the sunset, it’s nice to see a hero return. Jean-Luc Picard is back in the CBS All Access show “Star Trek: Picard,” and the first look at it debuted Thursday. Patrick Stewart (OK, Sir Patrick to be formal), will reprise his iconic...
Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara — laughs and love make their marriage work
How can you keep a Hollywood marriage strong? Ask Mt. Lebanon native Joe Manganiello and he’ll likely credit humor. Of course, enjoying your partner is also a plus. “My life is great because I really like my wife,” Manganiello recently told Men’s Health, referring to his wife of nearly four...
Fans launch petition to get Danny DeVito to play Wolverine
Just ask Hollywood execs: Fans want what they want. Sometimes, their desires are unexplainable. Just go with it. With Marvel having obtained the rights to X-Men, fans are excited to see who might get the prized role of Wolverine. One fan — Ring Arius — has the perfect casting: Danny...
Aldi is looking for wine tasters to drink free bottles
Aldi. Free. Wine. You know there’s gotta be a catch, right? Well, if you’re a resident of the U.K., then … there’s no catch. The German supermarket is looking for 30 people to become part of its Aldi Wine Club. “Know a thing or two about your grapes?,” the store’s...
Minneapolis considering ban on new drive-thru windows
Can you imagine life without the convenience of drive-thru windows? Well, leaders in one midwest city are trying to do just that. The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports the city’s planning commission is supporting a zoning code amendment that would ban any new drive-thru window within city limits. Current drive-thru windows...
Grumpy Cat, internet legend, dead at age 7
Grumpy Cat, the feline that became an internet celebrity for her permanent scowl, died Tuesday. She was 7. Her family announced the sad news on Twitter. “Besides being our baby and a cherished member of the family,” the family wrote, “Grumpy Cat has helped millions of people smile all around...
Pittsburgh native Mark Cuban: ‘Nobody’ can beat Trump ‘right now’
Billionaire “Shark” and Mt. Lebanon native Mark Cuban told CNBC that none of the 22 Democratic candidates for president in 2020 has a shot at taking the office from President Donald Trump. When asked by CNBC’s Scott Wapner which of the Democrats have the best shot at beating Trump, Cuban...
Audience member calls 911 on comedian’s joke
Most everyone has a comedian they don’t find to be funny. And somehow almost all of them manage to not call the police. However, one guy who attended a recent comedy show at Off the Hook Comedy Club in Naples, Fla., wasn’t able to restrain himself. Yahoo News reports that...
Comedian Tim Conway dead at age 85
Comedian Tim Conway has died at age 85, after a battle with dementia, People reports. Representative Howard Bragman confirmed to People that the comic died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday in Los Angeles. Conway was best known for his work on CBS’ “The Carol Burnett Show,” winning four Emmy Awards for...
Disney will use Stormtroopers to police ‘Star Wars’ land time limit
“Move along.” It’s something any true “Star Wars” fan would love hearing from a real Stormtrooper. But, wait. They’re serious? With tons — and we mean TONS — of people desperate to visit Disney’s new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge attraction in California and Orlando, the Los Angeles Times reports the...
Condom company’s plugin blocks baby photos on Facebook
Your friends just can’t stop posting photos of their new babies on Facebook. And it’s infuriating. Well condom maker Skyn is here to rescue you — with a “social media contraceptive.” They’ve come up with a Google Chrome extension that filters out those annoying photos on your Facebook feed and...
Natty Light looking to fill sweet summer intern gig
When you get back to college in the fall, you will surely be asked by friends: “What did you do over the summer?” If the answer to that is anything other than, “I was a summer intern for Natty Light,” then you have failed at summer. That’s right: The crew...
In France, McDonald’s ditches fries for cucumbers in Happy Meals
Hopefully, the irony isn’t lost in translation. Instead of french fries in its Happy Meals, young diners at McDonald’s restaurants in France will be getting Petits Concombres (“little cucumbers”), reports VegNews. It’s all for the health of it’s customers. “The arrival of the Little Cucumbers is fully in line with...
