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Airlines could someday weigh passengers like luggage
In the name of fuel effeciency among airlines, a British start-up is looking into the idea of weighing passengers — just like luggage — before flights. The more a plane weighs, the more fuel it will need to burn to complete its flight. This is why your luggage is so...
PSU study: Fake smiling at work can lead you to drink more off the job
Faking it at work can drive a person to drink. That’s what Penn State researchers found out in a new study published in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology. The PSU team — along with researchers from the University at Buffalo — looked into the drinking habits of people who...
Bob Ross cereal is the calming breakfast we need
The beauty of Bob Ross, the painter with the curly afro and gentle voice, was how calm he left us feeling after an episode of his “The Joy of Painting.” Now you can start your day with a bit of that calm thanks to FYE’s Bob Ross: The Joy of...
Vlasic to release Pickle Chips — made from actual pickles
Snack time just got a new entry: Vlasic’s Pickle Chips. Conagra Brands, Vlasic’s parent company, is set to release the vacuum-fried pickle chips, Food Business News reports. But these aren’t just potato chips with a dill flavor to them. These are made from actual pickles. “Pickles has always been a...
Monopoly releases ‘Lion King’ edition, with musical Pride Rock card holder
With a new live-action remake hitting theaters this summer, “The Lion King” is getting the royal treatment from Hasbro — its own Monopoly edition. To mark the animated classic’s 25th anniversary, the set will be released April 22. “We know fans love pop culture integrations with their favorite games and...
Pittsburgh ranks as 6th best U.S. city to celebrate Easter
You’ve seen the signs for weeks — all that chocolate in the grocery stores, the flower shops blooming with bright colors, and churches all over readying for the big day. Easter is all around, and Pittsburgh is one of the best cities to experience it in. According to a study...
Adam Sandler slated to return to ‘SNL’ as host
He’s back! For the first time ever, Adam Sandler will return to his old stomping grounds at NBC’s Studio 4H in New York to host “Saturday Night Live” on May 4. The week’s musical guest will be Shawn Mendes. The gig was announced through “Saturday Night Live’s” social media channels....
YouTuber arrested after livestreaming himself driving over 185 mph
A self-proclaimed YouTube celebrity who livestreamed himself driving in excess of 185 mph ended up being arrested by police. On March 31, Beau Alan Rogel took his 2017 Ford Mustang on the road and filmed himself speeding down a Mississippi highway, announcing the increasing speeds as he went. Apparently, someone...
‘Avengers: Endgame’ tickets on sale, teaser with Thanos released
With less than a month until it debuts in theaters, Marvel Studios has begun selling tickets for “Avengers: Endgame.” On top of that, a new “Special Look” teaser trailer was released to social media on Tuesday. In it, we see the Avengers assembling to take on Thanos, whose is revealed...
Narcan available in vending machines in Las Vegas
Vending machines dispense just about anything these days — snacks, soda, aspirin, laundry products. Add anti-overdose medication to that list. In Las Vegas, health officials have begun offering Narcan, the life-saving nasal spray that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. It’s the brand-name version of naloxone. The Center for...
McDonald’s customers soured over ‘McPickle Burger’ April Fools’ prank
McDonald’s teased its customers in Australia with a new offering: the McPickle Burger. However, it turned out to be just an April Fools’ Day joke — much to the chagrin of customers. The fast-food chain posted the gag on its Facebook and Instagram accounts, saying, “Pickle lovers, it’s the news...
Fashion brand’s ‘Denim panties’ are causing a stir
Don’t get your denim in a bunch. Although if you are like a lot of folks on social media, you might just. A new style concept has been causing a stir. Fashion label Ssense has released high-cut denim shorts they are calling Y/Project Navy Denim Panties. View this post on...
Woman has twins just 26 days after birthing first child
A woman has doctors scratching their heads in Bangladesh. Just 26 days after giving birth to her first child, Arifa Sultana Iti, 20, returned to the hospital to deliver twins, AFP reports. While the woman’s son was delivered prematurely on Feb. 25, it was a normal delivery at the Ad-din...
Third Bill & Ted movie set for 2020
Most excellent! Fans of Bill and Ted, the late ’80s, early ’90s duo that traveled through time in a phone booth, will be happy to hear that they’re back, in “Bill & Ted Face the Music.” Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter announced the bodacious news themselves. Having tackled time (in...
Netflix debuts ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 trailerVideo
Nothing says 2019 like 1985. Netflix debuted the Season 3 trailer for its hit sci-fi series “Stranger Things 3” on Wednesday, and it’s jam-packed with plenty of action — in a starkly mid-’80s fashion. As we already know, the upcoming season — which will be available July 4 — is...
McDonald’s testing out vegan McNuggets in Norway
The world is becoming a more vegan-friendly place these days. Take McDonald’s, for instance — the fast-food chain has recently been exploring some vegan offerings around the world. Vegan McNuggets have been added on a trial basis to select McDonald’s sites in Norway. Sorry, America. On the outside they look...
Disney releases full ‘Toy Story 4’ trailer
Disney released the first full trailer for this summer’s “Toy Story 4.” The first extended look at the latest installment in the adventures of Woody, Buzz and crew made its debut on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” The fourth go-round follows the gang, which is now under the care of Bonnie,...
Get a 3-story home in Italy for only $66
Do you have dreams of packing it all up and getting away to a romantic setting in Italy? Have we got a house for you. And, it would only cost you $66. That’s if you are lucky enough to win it. A British couple, Jim and Lea Abbott, are raffling...
Post Office to release ‘Sesame Street’ stamps
Perhaps it’s the U.S. Postal Service’s way of giving their carriers more sunny days. This week, the Post Office announced three new stamp lines, including characters from “Sesame Street,” the classic PBS children’s show. With images of Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Grover, Bert and Ernie, and 11 other Muppets, the...
The Jerky Boys set to release first new album in 20 years
The Boys are back. One of them, at least. Johnny Brennan told Rolling Stone he’s back in form as the Jerky Boys, the (very adult) prank-calling comedy outfit that terrorized unsuspecting receptionists in the 1990s. Brennan told the mag he took his cellphone back into the studio — this time...
Marvel debuts new ‘Avengers: Endgame’ trailer
Fresh off the stellar success of “Captain Marvel,” the super hero factory Marvel dropped a brand new trailer for its next major release, “Avengers: Endgame.” For those who might forget, when we last left the Avengers, they had just lost the battle with Thanos and his Infinity Gauntlet. As a...
Penguins players past, present honor Evgeni Malkin on his 1,000th point
One thousand is quite a number. But in the NHL, when it comes to points scored … it’s beyond outstanding. Evgeni Malkin reached that elite goal Tuesday night in Pittsburgh, scoring his 1,000th point — something only 87 other players in the history of the league have done. "It's one...
Penguins reveal winner in Mike Lange catchphrase contest
For one lucky Pittsburgh Penguins fan, you could say, “He shoots, he scores.” For the past several months, S&T Bank and the Penguins have been running the Name that Lange contest in search of a new catchphrase for Penguins Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange. You know, the “Scratch my...
Plane turns back after mom forgets baby at airport
When a passenger realized she had forgotten her baby back at the airport, the pilot of a Malaysia-bound plane turned around and headed back. The Guardian reports that just after takeoff, the mother alerted the crew about her situation. The pilot was told and radioed back to the King Abdulaziz...
Seinfeld’s in Pittsburgh: Major moments in the evolution of his career
Love him or hate him, you gotta admit that Jerry Seinfeld is an important figure in the world of comedy. And with the comedian headed to Pittsburgh’s Benedum Center on Friday, we figured we would step back and look at the key moments that brought Jerry to the 65th most...
