New Study Highlights Growing Trend Of ‘No Contact’ In US New Study Highlights Growing Trend Of ‘No Contact’ In US
New Study Highlights Growing Trend Of ‘No Contact’ In US A growing number of Americans are quietly reshaping their relationships, changing how they connect with others. More Americans are choosing to cut off contact with friends and family rather than work through conflict, according to a Talker Research survey conducted for Talkspace that highlights shifting social habits and rising isolation. The study of 2,000 Americans found that 38 percent have gone “no contact” with a loved one in the past year. The trend is most pronounced among younger people.  Sixty percent of Gen Z respondents, those born between 1997 and 2012, said they had cut t…
Loneliness Trends Grow As Americans Shift How They Connect Loneliness Trends Grow As Americans Shift How They Connect
Loneliness Trends Grow As Americans Shift How They Connect A quiet shift in how Americans connect is revealing deeper changes in everyday relationships. More Americans are distancing themselves from friends, family, and even casual interactions, according to a Talker Research survey conducted for Talkspace that highlights a growing sense of loneliness and disconnection. The study of 2,000 Americans found that 38 percent have gone “no contact” with a loved one in the past year, with younger generations leading the trend.  Sixty percent of Gen Z respondents — those born between 1997 and 2012 — said they had cut off contact, followed by 50 perce…
Virginia Boy With Cerebral Palsy Finds Joy In Everyday Moments As Family Seeks Help For New Van Virginia Boy With Cerebral Palsy Finds Joy In Everyday Moments As Family Seeks Help For New Van
Virginia Boy With Cerebral Palsy Finds Joy In Everyday Moments As Family Seeks Help For New Van A young boy who loves Encanto, yogurt, and making his family laugh is at the center of a story that hits close to home for many parents. Alexander Staron, a nonverbal child living with cerebral palsy, spends his days moving through the world in his own way — often army crawling from room to room when he decides he’s had enough of one place, his parents shared. He can be silly, stubborn, and selective with affection, but deeply loved, with a personality that shines through every interaction, loved ones say. “He is sweet when he wants to be, selective about who he gives his attention and aff…
Ultra-Rare Lobster With Perfect Color Split Discovered: 'Once-In-50-Million Catch' Ultra-Rare Lobster With Perfect Color Split Discovered: 'Once-In-50-Million Catch'
Ultra-Rare Lobster With Perfect Color Split Discovered: 'Once-In-50-Million Catch' An extremely rare lobster won't be on the menu on Cape Cod this summer. A lobster with a perfectly split shell in two different colors was caught off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, on Thursday, April 16. Wellfleet Shellfish Company shared the news of the highly improbable find in a Facebook post on Tuesday, April 21. The Eastham-based company donated the "rare beauty" to the Woods Hole Science Aquarium, keeping it away from butter and bread buns. "Split lobsters like this are extraordinarily rare — caused by unique genetic variations that create their striking half-and-hal…
MTV Is Cutting 'Jersey Shore,' But Cast Is Already Plotting Next Chapter MTV Is Cutting 'Jersey Shore,' But Cast Is Already Plotting Next Chapter
MTV Is Cutting 'Jersey Shore,' But Cast Is Already Plotting Next Chapter If you thought that "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" was done just because MTV is in its last season with the show, think again. The long-running reality hit is coming to an end, with a final season set to premiere next month, but the cast says there's still more work to do. "I think it’s time for a new home now and that’s what we’re gonna do," Angelina said in an interview with PEOPLE. "We don't want to stop," Vinny said. "Legends don't retire, they reroute," The Situation added. The final 18 episodes will debut on Thursday, May 7 at 8 p.m., marking the end of a franchise that began …
Maryland Gardener Turns Heads With Patriotic Silk Scarf Celebrating America’s 250th Maryland Gardener Turns Heads With Patriotic Silk Scarf Celebrating America’s 250th
Maryland Gardener Turns Heads With Patriotic Silk Scarf Celebrating America’s 250th History isn’t just something you read about — in Maryland, it’s something you can wear. A longtime Maryland gardener and preservationist has created a stunning silk scarf to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, blending patriotism, local pride, and timeless style into one eye-catching piece. Caroline Benson, a fixture in Maryland’s gardening and historic preservation community, teamed up with artist Alden Firth to design the 35-by-35-inch scarf, inspired by the Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage, according to Talbot County officials. The result is a soft silk statement piece featuring f…
WATCH: Worker Falls Through Ceiling Into Snake-Filled Room At Reptile Rescue (VIDEO) WATCH: Worker Falls Through Ceiling Into Snake-Filled Room At Reptile Rescue (VIDEO)
Watch: Worker Falls Through Ceiling Into Snake-Filled Room At Reptile Rescue (Video) A routine roof repair took a sudden and dangerous turn at a Pennsylvania reptile facility when a worker crashed through the ceiling into a room filled with animals. The incident happened at Forgotten Friend Reptile Rescue in Lancaster County, where the worker had been in the attic above the main reptile building when the ceiling gave way on Wednesday, April 22. Video from inside the building shows the worker plunging through the ceiling before catching himself on exposed studs with his arms, preventing a full fall, according to the organization. His feet briefly made contact with several s…
Virginia First In US To Ban Taking Baby Monkeys, Giraffes From Moms After Zoo Scandal Virginia First In US To Ban Taking Baby Monkeys, Giraffes From Moms After Zoo Scandal
Virginia First In US To Ban Taking Baby Monkeys, Giraffes From Moms After Zoo Scandal A 3-day-old monkey was shipped away. Baby giraffes were sent across the country. Now, Virginia lawmakers are stepping in to make sure it doesn't happen again. Virginia became the first state in the US to pass a law protecting captive exotic animal families, PETA announced on Thursday, April 23. The new law bans separating captive-born exotic mammals from their mothers before four months and prohibits breeding different wild species together, known as hybridization, according to the organization. The legislation follows disturbing findings tied to the Natural Bridge Zoo. Investigators fou…
Most Streamed Artists, Songs Of All Time Revealed In New Spotify Rankings Most Streamed Artists, Songs Of All Time Revealed In New Spotify Rankings
Most Streamed Artists, Songs Of All Time Revealed In New Spotify Rankings The most popular artists, songs, and podcasts of the music streaming era have been defined. Spotify released its all-time most-streamed lists on Wednesday, April 23. The rankings were unveiled exactly 20 years after the platform was founded, although it didn't publicly launch until October 2008. Taylor Swift was named the most-streamed artist of all time, thanks to a catalog that spans two decades, a dozen original albums, and several genres. The West Reading, Pennsylvania, native also had two of her albums crack Spotify's top 20: "Lover" from 2019 and "Midnights" from 2022. Bad Bunny came…
Potomac Named 'Most Endangered River' In US After Massive Sewage Spill, Data Center Surge Potomac Named 'Most Endangered River' In US After Massive Sewage Spill, Data Center Surge
Potomac Named 'Most Endangered River' In US After Massive Sewage Spill, Data Center Surge The Potomac River — a critical drinking water source for millions across Maryland, Virginia, and DC — has been named the most endangered river in the United States after a massive sewage spill and growing concerns over data center development. A new report by American Rivers ranked it No. 1 on its 2026 list of the country’s most endangered rivers, citing sewage pollution and rapid development across the region. The designation comes months after a major infrastructure failure sent hundreds of millions of gallons of untreated sewage into the river in January 2026. Contamination from that sp…
Viral New Ice Cream Treat Looks Just Like Chicken Viral New Ice Cream Treat Looks Just Like Chicken
Viral New Ice Cream Treat Looks Just Like Chicken Yankee Stadium’s newest dessert is going viral for its deceptive appearance and sweet surprise.  The "Mini Dessert Chicken Bucket" looks exactly like fried chicken drumsticks but is actually a cleverly disguised ice cream treat. The dessert, priced at $10.99, features two “drumsticks” made of vanilla ice cream wrapped around a chocolate-covered pretzel “bone.”  The ice cream is coated in caramelized white chocolate and candied cornflakes to mimic the crispy texture of fried chicken. It’s served in a souvenir mini chicken bucket, making it a perfect Instagram-worthy snack. …
Measles Case Confirmed In Maryland With Exposure Sites At BWI, Hospital, Urgent Care Measles Case Confirmed In Maryland With Exposure Sites At BWI, Hospital, Urgent Care
Measles Case Confirmed In Maryland With Exposure Sites At BWI, Hospital, Urgent Care A Maryland resident who recently traveled internationally has tested positive for measles, triggering a public health alert across the Baltimore area. One case was confirmed in the Baltimore metro area on Monday, April 20, the Maryland Department of Health announcede. Officials say the infected person moved through several public locations while contagious, raising the risk of exposure for others. Those locations include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport’s international arrivals and baggage claim on April 12 from 7:50 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Additional exposure may h…