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These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals
A new nationwide analysis is shedding light on how states compare when it comes to a major public health challenge, and the results show striking geographic patterns. The report from U.S. News reveals which states are most affected by obesity and which are faring better — a factor that plays a critical role in overall health rankings. The data is part of the 2025 Best States rankings. It is based on self-reported obesity rates from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health departments. Obesi…
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Here's Percentage Of People Who Say They'd Dump Partner To Add Years To Their Dog's Life
How far would people go to keep their dogs healthy, or even help them live longer? According to a new nationwide survey, some dog owners would go further than you might expect. The survey, commissioned by pet nutrition and wellness company Spot & Tango and conducted by Talker Research, polled 1,900 US dog owners. It found that one in seven said they’d break up with their partner or spouse if it meant adding years to their dog’s life. Millennials were most likely to say goodbye to love for loyalty, leading the pack at 16 percent. When it comes to sacrifices, the poll found that …
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Parents Dread This Time Of Year Most: Here's Why
For many parents, the end of the school year brings more stress than any other season. A new survey of millennial parents with school-aged children found that the final stretch before summer break can leave them feeling anxious, exhausted, and overwhelmed. They often have little time left for themselves. The poll, conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Bob Evans, found that many parents feel their busiest time of year isn't the holidays, fall break, or even back-to-school season — it’s now. Among the top stressors reported: juggling work with kids’ schedules, losing control of ho…
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See How Much Each Song Really Costs At 2025's Biggest Concerts, According To Study
If you're heading to a summer concert, you might be paying more than ever – not just for the ticket, but for each song you hear. GigaCalculator released a new study about the economics of 2025's biggest tours. The mathematics website tried to find out what fans are actually paying per song and per minute. Concert ticket prices have jumped 45% over the past five years, causing the value of each minute and song to rise. "While fans debate whether concerts are worth the splurge, the numbers expose exactly what you're getting for your hard-earned cash – and it's not a great look for some …
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Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record
More Americans are planning trips for Memorial Day weekend, with a new forecast suggesting this year could set a new benchmark for holiday travel. AAA projects more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the five-day holiday stretch, making it the busiest Memorial Day weekend for domestic travel since 2005. That year, 44 million people took trips. This year’s forecast includes an estimated 39.4 million people expected to hit the road. Driving remains the preferred travel method for Memorial Day, with roughly 87 percent choosing to travel by car. Lower-t…
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Scarlett Johansson Hosting 'SNL' Season Finale
Scarlett Johansson's latest SNL hosting gig is breaking a record. Johansson will be hosting the season finale of the 50th season "Saturday Night Live" on Saturday, May 17 with musical guest Bad Bunny.. This will be her seventh time hosting the show, the most of any woman. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) Johansson last hosted in 2019, though she often pops up to make cameos, including a recent episode where she portrayed Ivanka Trump. Her marriage to Weekend Update co-anchor Colin Jost is often lampoo…
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Weeknd/Jenna Ortega Film DOA As 'Final Destination' Predicted To Top Box Office
Its “Final Destination” appears to be #1 at the box office. “Final Destination: Bloodlines”, the 6th film in the horror franchise, is predicted to top the box office this weekend, earning $35 to $40 million, Deadline reported. This is the first “Final Destination” movie in 15 years. In “Bloodlines,” a college student who inherits her grandmother's sudden premonition about death, tries to save her entire family after they start dying one by one, according to a synopsis. The “Final Destination” franchise has won plaudits from audience for its unique Rube Goldberg death scenes. Critics are …
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CBS Unveils Fall Schedule, ‘NCIS’ Tuesdays, ‘Blue Bloods’ Spinoff
CBS’ 2025-2026 fall schedule is going heavy on the franchises. Tuesday will be devoted to its three “NCIS” shows, the original, “NCIS: Origins” and “NCIS: Sydney,” while Friday will see “Fire Country,” its spinoff “Sheriff’s Country” and the new “Blue Bloods” spinoff, “Boston Blue,” starring Donnie Wahlberg. CBS raised eyebrows earlier when it canceled its two FBI spinoffs “FBI: International and “FBI: Most Wanted” and the Queen Latifah drama, “The Equalizer.” The fall schedule is: Sunday 7 pm 60 Minutes 8 pm Tracker 9 pm The Road Monday 8 pm The Neighborhood 8:30 pm DMV 9 pm FB…
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ABC Unveils Fall Schedule, New 9-1-1 Spinoff To Premiere
ABC has unveiled its fall lineup for 2025-2026, featuring a new “9-1-1” spinoff. “9-1-1: Nashville,” a spinoff of “9-1-1,” starring Chris O’Donnell will be premiering in the fall on Thursdays, airing after “9-1-1.” “9-1-1’s” other spinoff “9-1-1: Lone Star” was canceled last season. “Shark Tank” will be leaving its longtime Friday perch and move to Wednesdays at 10 p.m. with “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” airing Fridays at 8 p.m. “The Rookie” and “Will Trent” will once again be held until midseason. ABC will also be airing new cycles of “The Bachelor,” “The Golden Bachelor” and “Dancing With…
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No Place Like Home? Staying In May Be The New Going Out
Nights out may be taking a backseat as Americans appear to be embracing a new social trend centered around staying in. According to a new survey conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Air Wick, those who prefer hosting friends at home significantly outnumber those who opt for a night on the town. In fact, the poll of 2,000 Americans found that nearly three-quarters of respondents lean toward gathering with friends in the comfort of their own homes. Half said this shift in preference has taken place in just the past few years. Respondents cited a range of reasons for this change, from sa…
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America's Top Baby Names Of 2024 Revealed Ahead Of Mother’s Day
Heavy is the tiny head that wears the crown. Olivia and Liam have once again taken the top spots as America’s most popular baby names, according to a new report released by the Social Security Administration (SSA) just in time for Mother’s Day weekend. The SSA dropped its 2024 Most Popular Baby Names list on Friday, May 9, based on official Social Security card applications from the past year. The agency has released the rankings every year since 1997, making it one of the most-watched baby name lists in the country. For the sixth straight year, families chose Olivia and Liam in 202…
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Live From NY: White Lotus Star Hosting ‘SNL’
Walton Goggins is going from a resort in Thailand to Studio 8H. Goggins, coming off the latest season of “The White Lotus," will be hosting “Saturday Night Live” on Saturday, May 9 with musical guest Arcade Fire. It is the penultimate episode of the show’s 50th season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) This will be Goggins’ first time hosting, though he is no stranger to comedy. Goggins won acclaim for his appearances on comedy shows “The Righteous Gemstones,” “Vice Principals” and “The Unicorn.”…
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Show Popular White Lotus Star Created For Hulu Gets Canceled
A popular actress who appeared on two of the three seasons of HBO's popular satirical comedy-drama series White Lotus has seen another show of hers canceled. Natasha Rothwell was both the creator and star of How to Die Alone, which was dropped after one season by Hulu. On the show, Rothwell played Melissa, known as Mel, a broke JFK Airport employee in her mid-30s who never experienced love, but who was inspired to live life again after a near-death accident. Related story - Netflix Cancels 4 Shows: Here's Rundown "This is hard to comprehend," the 44-year-old Rothwell wro…
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NY Teen Tech Star Rejected By All 8 Ivies Chooses His College–After Building $30M App Empire
He built a $30 million app, launched a website with 5 million users, and still got rejected by all eight Ivy League schools. Now, 18-year-old Long Island resident Zach Yadegari, of Roslyn, is taking his talents to South Florida. Despite a perfect 4.0 GPA, a 34 ACT score, and a resume that includes founding a wildly successful calorie tracking app, Yadegari says he was denied admission to 15 of the 18 colleges he applied to—including every Ivy League school, plus Stanford, MIT, Duke, and NYU. “I didn’t expect to be accepted to all of these colleges,” he told The New York Post in April. “Ho…
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‘Real Housewives’ Is Coming To Rhode Island: Fans Can Only Dream Taylor Swift Will Be Cast
The nation's smallest state will soon bring big personalities to the small screen as the newest installment of Bravo's "Real Housewives" franchise receives the green light. Bravo announced Wednesday, May 7, that it had greenlit the franchise's 11th series: "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island." It's the first time the reality series, produced by Andy Cohen, has ventured into New England. Set against the shores of the Ocean State, the Real Housewives franchise will now explore a tight-knit circle of Rhode Islanders with deep roots in the community and families dating back generations.…
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Actors Sought For Anthony Bourdain Biopic Filming On Cape Cod
If you work in a kitchen and idolize Anthony Bourdain, this project is for you. A biopic of the famed chef is casting for experienced restaurant workers to play kitchen staff. The movie about the Leonia, NJ native will be shooting in Provincetown from Monday, May 26 through Friday, July 4. “Tony” tells the story of a 20-year-old Bourdain who heads to Cape Cod to join his girlfriend, only to end up working at a restaurant in Provincetown—a job that changes his life forever. The casting notice is for a Black man in his early 20s who speaks with a Tennessee accent. “We're looking for real re…
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Netflix Cancels 4 Shows: Here's Rundown
Four Netflix shows have hit the end of the road. Here's a rundown: The Empress, a German historical drama, and The Sandman, an American fantasy drama based on the DC comic book, are ending after their current seasons, according to DirectTV Insider. Territory, an Australian neowestern, and The Recruit, an American spy adventure series, will not be renewed for another season. Related story - Show Popular White Lotus Star Created For Hulu Gets Canceled Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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Stephen A. Smith Gets Murdered On NBC's Law & Order: When To Watch
Sports television personality Stephen A. Smith, will be taking on a new role — literally. Spoiler Alert: Smith plays a tough-love sports agent named Ted Hunter who is found stabbed to death on the next episode of NBC's Law & Order. It premieres Thursday, May 8 at 8 p.m. In a description of the episode, the 21st of the show's 24th season, NBC says the murder leaves the squad "with a trail of suspects who wanted him gone; despite a wealth of evidence, Price and Maroun worry that a lack of motive will tank their case." Smith has described Law & Order as one of his all…
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Thunderbolts* Dominates Box Office With $74M Debut
Just like the old Avengers, the New Avengers are #1 at the box office. "Thunderbolts*" kicked off the summer movie season with a bang, opening to $74.3 million at the domestic box office and $86 million worldwide. The latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan and Wyatt Russell as a group of antiheroes forced to band together after being marked for death by Valentina, the director of the CIA, played by Julia Louis Dreyfus. They also must contend with the villainous Void, closing out Phase 5 of the MCU. Thunderbolts* received positive reviews fro…
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Moms Know Best: These 3 CT Restaurants Are Their Top Picks For A Mother’s Day Dinner
They gave you life, endless love, and advice you only realized was right years later. Now it's time to listen to your mom to ensure she has a special Mother's Day — and help you claim favorite child status. A recent survey of 3,000 women highlighted the restaurants they are most excited to dine at on their special day, and three in Connecticut made the cut. According to Mixbook, the photobook company behind the poll, the most wanted local reservation this year is Café on the Green in Danbury. Known for its classy setting and Italian dishes like lobster ravioli and seared sea sca…
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Here's Where CT Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why
A newly released report has ranked all 50 states in the United States from top to bottom based on a variety of factors, providing insight into the best states to live in. Utah has been recognized as No. 1 in the U.S. News Best States rankings for the third consecutive year. However, the report encompasses a broader scope, highlighting various states that also excel in several key areas. Historically, Utah was often associated with three main attributes: the film Footloose,’ green Jell-O, and a youthful workforce. Curtis Blair, president and CEO of the Provo-based Utah Valley Chamber of Comm…
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Rockstar Pushes GTA VI Release To 2026 — Garnering Mixed Reviews From Fans
The years-long wait for Grand Theft Auto 6 just got a little longer for gamers. Rockstar announced a delay in the release of one of the most highly anticipated games in history to May 26, 2026. It was due out in fall 2025 until the latest holdup. The studio called the excitement for GTA VI "humbling" for their team in a statement released announcing the delay and offering an apology. "With every game we have released, the goal has always been to try and exceed your expectations, and Grand Theft Auto VI is no exception," they wrote. "We hope you understand that we need this extra time to d…
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Bullies Hurl Racial Slurs At 5-Year-Old Asian Boy — Then Flee When His Mom Shows Up (
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A video of a cowardly group of teen bullies terrorizing a terrified 5-year-old Chinese-American boy in Virginia has gone viral—and now parents are calling for accountability. The two-minute video, shared on YouTube by the group "JusticeForEthan" shows a group of teens—reportedly from Eagle Ridge Middle School—preying on the young preschooler who was sobbing and begging for the torment to stop. "Don't hurt me!" the child shouted while clutching a blue blanket he tried to hide behind while the teens called him offensive names. "Save me! Save me!" he shouted while running to the corner o…
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'A**'-Looking America Rant By Air Force Vet Goes Viral: 'Makes Me So Sad'
An Air Force veteran’s drive around Long Island is triggering a nationwide existential crisis. The Nassau County woman, who posts under the TikTok alias @thesnacksergeant, has gone viral after her rather pointed observation of America’s aesthetic. “We are one of the richest countries. Why does it look like ass?” she says in the video, which had been viewed over 162,000 times and received over 16,000 “likes” as of Thursday, May 1. “It’s just strip mall after strip mall with old buildings, horrible roads, no color," she adds in the caption. “Traffic lights and trash everywhere. It makes me s…
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Fairfield County Actress Stars In New Tina Fey, Steve Carrell Netflix Movie 'The Four Seasons'
Tina Fey and Steve Carell are teaming up again — this time for a Netflix comedy series inspired by a 1981 classic. The pair star in "The Four Seasons," an eight-episode adaptation of the Alan Alda film by the same name, Netflix’s Tudum reports. The show follows couples navigating friendship and love across the calendar year. The series was created by Fey along with fellow 30 Rock writers Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield. Wigfield, who grew up in Wayne, NJ, has also worked on "Great News" and "The Mindy Project." View this post on Instagram A p…
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Final Spin': Pat Sajak Returns To ‘Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune’ For Star-Studded Goodbye
Maryland's Pat Sajak is ready for "One Final Spin" back in prime time. Less than a year after retiring from the beloved show following four decades on air, the Severna Park resident is set to join Vanna White for one final run hosting ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune,’ with episodes beginning tonight, Wednesday, April 30. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (@celebritywheeloffortune) Last year, the 78-year-old Anne Arundel native announced he would be stepping away—making him the Guinness World Record hold…
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New NBC Show Featuring Celebrity Chefs Martha Stewart, Jose Andres Debuts
A new cooking competition series is set to debut on NBC with two of the culinary world’s most recognizable names at the helm. Yes, Chef! features Martha Stewart and José Andrés as co-hosts and judges, bringing together a dozen chefs known not only for their talent in the kitchen but also for their intense personalities and competitive edge. The series will premiere on Monday, April 28, at 10 p.m. Eastern time on NBC, airing right after The Voice. Episodes will be available to stream the following day on Peacock. Stewart, age 83, is a lifestyle icon, author, and entrepreneur who built a med…
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‘SNL’ Announces Lineup For Final Three Shows Of Season 50
“Saturday Night Live” is ending its 50th season with a lineup that’s a true cavalcade of stars. Quinta Brunson will be hosting “SNL” for the second time on Saturday, May 3, with musical guest Benson Boone. Brunson, who has won multiple Emmys for her work on “Abbott Elementary” last hosted in Season 48, where she did skits about the horrors of being a bridesmaid, got into an argument while stuck in traffic, and played a drug dealer. Walton Goggins, star of “The White Lotus” will be hosting “SNL” for the first time on Saturday, May 10, with musical guest Arcade Fire. “ "White Lotus” star Aim…
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Splash Zone: Great Wolf Lodge Opens Its Doors For Family Fun In Connecticut
A major new attraction is making a big splash for families in Connecticut. The highly anticipated Great Wolf Lodge is officially opening its doors near Foxwoods Resort Casino for a soft opening on Friday, April 25, and it’s bringing more than just hotel rooms. Locals and visitors alike can expect an indoor waterpark packed with thrills, including 13 waterslides, a wave pool, a lazy river, and interactive water play areas — all kept at a cozy 84 degrees year-round. The event space is located at 201 Rainmaker Drive, Mashantucket. Among the standout features are the Pequot Plunge, a family ra…
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Dave Portnoy Reveals He's Dating Camryn D'Aloia After Harrowing Boat Rescue
Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy is off the market. El Prez name-dropped the lucky lady on a recent episode of Barstool's "Drop A Pin' podcast, unpacking all the greatest aspects of Nantucket. In the episode, Portnoy tells the story of how he was rescued from his boat by the US Coast Guard last summer. "It was myself and Cam, a girl I'm dating," he said (you can listen to him tell the story here around the 35-minute mark. Subscribe here - https://barstool.link/Donnie This week on Drop A Pin, Donnie and Chaps are joined by Barstool founder and El Presidente himself, Da…
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Damon Wayans Sitcom Canceled By CBS: ‘Such a Beautiful Journey’
“Poppa’s House” a sitcom starring Damon Wayans, Sr. and his son, Damon Wayans, Jr. has been canceled by CBS after one season. On “Poppa’s House,” the Wayans’ play father and son, with constant back and forth bickering and both learning life lessons from the other. Essence Atkins, a regular in Wayans family projects, plays the elder Wayans’ new talk radio co-host, throwing a further wrinkle into his life. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Poppa’s House (@poppashousecbs) Wayans, Sr. took to Instagram after the cancellation and said m…
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