The U.S. Postal Service announced a series of price increases for stamps and other services set to take effect on Sunday. The changes include a 5-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp, from 50 cents to 55 cents and an overall increase of 2.5 percent in the price of Mailing Services, the Postal Service said in a statement. "The Governors [of the Postal Service] believe these new rates will keep the Postal Service competitive while providing the agency with needed … [Read more...]
Mindfulness can help ease stress, anxiety, depression
Being in tune with the present moment -- called mindfulness -- can relieve stress and make you an actor rather than a reactor, a wellness expert says. Focusing on what's happening right now allows people to notice things they might otherwise miss, said Dr. Timothy Riley. He is an assistant professor in the family and community medicine department at Penn State Health. That might sound simple enough. But being engaged in the present moment, on purpose and non-judgmentally, can be a … [Read more...]
‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund, an iconic voice of pro wrestling, dies at 76
"Mean" Gene Okerlund, the iconic WWE backstage interviewer who played a role in some of the biggest moments in pro wrestling history, has died, the WWE announced Wednesday. He was 76. Okerlund stood next to the likes of Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Randy "Macho Man" Savage, Andre the Giant, the Ultimate Warrior and many others from the mid- to late-1980s and teed up the stars of that era to deliver some of their most memorable promos. In the mid-1990s, Okerlund moved to rival WCW and stood in the … [Read more...]
Texas Longhorns announce they’re back with bowl victory
About 45 minutes before kickoff of Tuesday night's Allstate Sugar Bowl, Bevo XV got a little aggressive. As his handlers tried to arrange a face-to-face meeting with the Uga X, the 62-pound English bulldog that serves as Georgia's live mascot, Bevo sent all 1,600 of his pounds forward, over some metal barriers toward Uga before he was eventually stopped. The show of excitement by Texas' mascot turned out to be a sign of things to come. Between the white lines, the No. 15 Longhorns … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant, wife Vanessa expecting fourth daughter
Retired NBA player Kobe Bryant is going to be a dad of four. The 40-year-old former Los Angeles Lakers star announced in an Instagram post Tuesday on New Year's Day that he's having another "mambacita," or daughter, with wife Vanessa Bryant. Bryant shared a message reading, "New year, new baby! Baby mamba on the way 2019." The post features a festive gold glitter background. "Vanessa and I are beyond excited to announce that we are expecting another #mamabacita to go along with Natalia, … [Read more...]
Tiffany Haddish apologizes for stand-up show, receives celebrity support
Tiffany Haddish apologized on Twitter for a stand-up comedy show she had at the James L. Knight Center in Miami for New Year's Eve. Haddish commented on her stand-up set Tuesday alongside a link to an article about the show from The Root. The article, titled "Tiffany Haddish bombs, drinks with fans instead," mentioned how the comedian forgot some of her jokes onstage and how fans left early. "Yes this happened. I wish it was better Miami. I prayed on it and I have a strong feeling this … [Read more...]
Grammy Awards nominations announcement delayed to Dec. 7
The Recording Academy announced on Twitter Monday that the 61st Grammy Awards nominations will be announced on Dec. 7 instead of Dec. 5 as originally planned. "Due to the scheduled memorial services for former President George H.W. Bush, the 61st Grammy Awards nominations will now be announced on Friday, Dec. 7 at 8:30am ET," the Recording Academy said. The 61st Grammy Awards are set to take place on Feb. 10 at the Staples Center on Los Angeles. The event will be broadcast on CBS. The … [Read more...]
Michelle Yeoh to reunite with Henry Golding in new comedy
Michelle Yeoh will reunite with Henry Golding in an upcoming comedy film. Variety confirmed the 56-year-old Malaysian actress will join Golding, her Crazy Rich Asians co-star, in Paul Feig's holiday movie Last Christmas. Last Christmas also features Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke. Emma Thompson and Bryony Kimmings penned the script, with Feig to serve as director and producer. Golding celebrated Yeoh's casting by sharing a photo with the actress Thursday on Twitter. "So, hold … [Read more...]
James Comey agrees to private testimony after legal challenge
Former FBI Director James Comey said Sunday he will testify before Congress this week after dropping a challenge to a House subpoena. Comey made the announcement on Twitter after saying he reached a deal with Republicans to make the private testimony after House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., agreed to make his comments public in their entirety after the hearing. "Grateful for a fair hearing from judge. Hard to protect my rights without being in contempt, which I don't … [Read more...]
20 years after settlement, billions in anti-tobacco funds spent elsewhere
Twenty years after 46 states and the District of Columbia reached a historic settlement with four major tobacco companies, the United States has seen an unprecedented drop in adult smoking. But advocates say the billions paid to states are not always being targeted for smoking cessation. The 1998 agreement established a fund in which tobacco companies -- Philip Morris, R.J. Reynolds, Brown & Williamson and Lorillard, as well as industry trade associations -- pay states billions annually … [Read more...]
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