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Here Are Some Awkward Questions Many Hope To Dodge At Holiday Table Here Are Some Awkward Questions Many Hope To Dodge At Holiday Table
Here Are Some Awkward Questions Many Hope To Dodge At Holiday Table For many, the holidays mean more than just turkey and tinsel. They also bring a side of awkward questions that can make even the most festive gatherings feel like a minefield. A new survey of 2,000 adults aged 21 and older reveals that half of Americans have already mapped out a “game plan” to survive tricky conversations this season.  Nearly half say they would rather sit at the kids’ table than face the barrage of uncomfortable questions, with millennials especially eager to make the switch. So, what are the questions people most hope to avoid? Here’s a list of the top conversation …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
‘Jon & Kate Plus 8’ Star Jon Gosselin Marries Stephanie Lebo In PA, 2 Kids Attend: Report ‘Jon & Kate Plus 8’ Star Jon Gosselin Marries Stephanie Lebo In PA, 2 Kids Attend: Report
‘Jon & Kate Plus 8’ Star Jon Gosselin Marries Stephanie Lebo In PA, 2 Kids Attend: Report Jon Gosselin is officially a married man. The former *Jon & Kate Plus 8* star tied the knot with longtime girlfriend Stephanie Lebo during a Pennsylvania ceremony surrounded by family and friends. The 48-year-old reality TV alum wed Lebo on Sunday, Nov. 23, at The Barn at Silverstone in Lancaster, according to Entertainment Tonight. The intimate ceremony included 180 guests, featuring some of those closest to the couple — including Jon’s children Hannah and Collin, two of the sextuplets he shares with ex-wife Kate Gosselin. Lebo’s daughter, Juliana, was also part of the celebration…

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by Jillian Pikora
Lifestyle
Forget Flowers, Young Singles Want Financial Frankness Forget Flowers, Young Singles Want Financial Frankness
Forget Flowers, Young Singles Want Financial Frankness Put aside the old rules of romance. For many young singles, the quickest way to the heart may be through the wallet.  A new survey finds that half of Gen Z and millennials are attracted to dates who openly discuss their income, a stark contrast to older generations who view money talk as a dating taboo. This shift comes as financial pressures reshape the dating landscape for singles across the US. The survey, conducted by Talker Research, polled 2,000 single or casually dating Americans online.  It found that 74 percent say rising costs and inflation have impacted their dating li…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Netflix’s ‘Love Is Blind’ Casting In New England: Director Shares Tips For Making The Cut Netflix’s ‘Love Is Blind’ Casting In New England: Director Shares Tips For Making The Cut
Netflix’s ‘Love Is Blind’ Casting In New England: Director Shares Tips For Making The Cut Netflix’s hit dating show "Love Is Blind" is searching for singles.  The series is casting in Philadelphia, Austin, St. Louis, New Orleans, Charleston, Atlanta, Miami, Columbus, Ohio, and the New England area, according to a pinned July post from Kinetic Content and Backstage. Part 1 of "Love Is Blind" Season 9, which follows couples from Denver, is set to debut on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The show is a dating experiment where singles talk to each other from behind a wall without ever meeting face-to-face to find out if love is truly blind. Some couples go on to marry at the altar, whi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
These Are Key Factors In Making Big Decisions, Survey Finds These Are Key Factors In Making Big Decisions, Survey Finds
These Are Key Factors In Making Big Decisions, Survey Finds A new national survey shows Americans rely on more than spreadsheets when making big life choices. The survey was conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Life Happens for Life Insurance Awareness Month. The poll of 2,000 US adults, evenly split by generation, finds seven in 10 base major decisions on nontraditional cues such as intuition (36 percent), prayer (29 percent), and general vibes (19 percent).  Most stand by those calls: 71 percent reported no regrets tied to choices made this way. Those signals are steering concrete moves.  Respondents said they used them to choose…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Is Real Love Dead? Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Say Yes Is Real Love Dead? Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Say Yes
Is Real Love Dead? Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Say Yes Is romance on life support? A new survey says a growing number of Americans think so. Nearly 30 percent of adults believe real love is a thing of the past — and a majority say they’ve actively stepped back from dating or physical intimacy as a result. In the nationally representative survey of 2,000 adults, 24 percent said they want a break from sex, with reasons ranging from a desire for emotional closeness to needing time to reconnect with their own needs.  A full 52 percent say they’ve previously taken an extended “sex sabbatical,” averaging about six months. Of those who stepped …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
'Bachelor' Winner Who Spoiled Her Own Ending Gets Plot Twist 'Bachelor' Winner Who Spoiled Her Own Ending Gets Plot Twist
'Bachelor' Winner Who Spoiled Her Own Ending Gets Plot Twist A 28-year-old Massachusetts woman may have accidentally spoiled the ending to her win on the "The Bachelor," but new reports said her happily ever after was short-lived.  Juliana Pasquarosa, a 28-year-old client service associate from Newton, was one of 25 women who started the show vying for the affections of the 31-year-old New Jersey-based day trader, Grant Ellis.   Related: Did 'Bachelor' Contestant Spoil Her Victory In Instagram Post? It's been nearly three months since the finale, and on Friday, Ellis said something had changed. He posted an Instagram Story that said…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Here's Percentage Of People Who Say They'd Dump Partner To Add Years To Their Dog's Life Here's Percentage Of People Who Say They'd Dump Partner To Add Years To Their Dog's Life
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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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show
Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show In his first candid interview since a disastrous CBS appearance, Bill Belichick is clearing up rumors about his 24-year-old girlfriend—most notably, reports that she was the reason HBO scrapped its "Hard Knocks" series, which would have followed his new team as it prepares for the season. The eight-time Super Bowl winner and current head coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill spoke on the "Pivot" podcast Friday, May 16, about his new book,"The Art of Winning: Lessons From a Life in Football." But it was impossible to ignore the buzz surrounding his girlfriend, Jordon Hudso…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Matt Rife’s New Reported Flame Is A Small-Town PA Fitness Coach Matt Rife’s New Reported Flame Is A Small-Town PA Fitness Coach
Matt Rife’s New Reported Flame Is A Small-Town PA Fitness Coach Matt Rife might be headlining sold-out comedy tours — but it’s a small-town Pennsylvania girl who’s apparently stealing his heart. The 29-year-old comedian, who skyrocketed to fame on TikTok and scored a Netflix special is reportedly dating Mariah Morse, according to TMZ. Neither the comic nor the 25-year-old fitness influencer have confirmed the relationship. Morse hails from Coudersport, PA, and calls herself a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, per her LinkedIn profile. She graduated from Misericordia University in 2021 with a degree in healthcare administration and has work…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
'I Want Him Hurt': Duo Charged With Crashing Into, Killing CT Man 'I Want Him Hurt': Duo Charged With Crashing Into, Killing CT Man
'I Want Him Hurt': Duo Charged With Crashing Into, Killing CT Man A Connecticut man has been charged with intentionally driving into and killing his friend's boyfriend during an argument, authorities said. The woman, who was in the car at the time of the crash, was also arrested. Logan Diaz-Lopardo, 21, faces first-degree manslaughter charges and other counts in the death of Kevin Gangell in July 2024, Connecticut State Police announced on Monday, Jan. 13. Investigators allege Diaz-Lopardo was driving a 2008 Audi A4 when he hit the 23-year-old Gangell outside a home in Harwinton. Gangell's on-again, off-again girlfriend, Abbigale Whipple, was in the passe…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Sen. Chris Murphy, Wife Separating After 20 Years Together Sen. Chris Murphy, Wife Separating After 20 Years Together
Sen. Chris Murphy, Wife Separating After 20 Years Together A week after clinching his third term as a US Senator, Chris Murphy announced he and his wife are separating after 20 years, the couple announced.  Murphy is married to Catherine Holahan, whom he met while they both got law degrees from the University of Connecticut. They graduated in 2001 and have two teenage sons.  “With the election behind us – our seventh together – we have some news we wanted to share with you,” they wrote in an email to family and friends on Friday, Nov. 15. “After much reflection and discussion, we have decided to separate as a couple. We do so with deep ca…

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by Josh Lanier