The rudest cities in America, ranked according to a new Insider survey

Americans have a lot of opinions on where they think their rudest residents hail from. Stereotypes — or sports rivalries — often color these assumptions. In October and November, Insider and SurveyMonkey conducted a survey of more than 2,000 American adults, asking them to choose the five rudest cities in the US from a list of theContinue reading “The rudest cities in America, ranked according to a new Insider survey”

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ takeover of New College of Florida puts $29 million in donations at risk

A former trustee at New College of Florida says 13 major donors told her they are canceling more than $29 million in planned contributions since Gov. Ron DeSantis began transforming the school, a huge financial blow to the small college. Charlie Lenger served on the New College board until Jan. 6, when DeSantis replaced her in a dramatic move thatContinue reading “Gov. Ron DeSantis’ takeover of New College of Florida puts $29 million in donations at risk”

When does the time change? Do we lose or gain an hour? What to know about Daylight saving time

Like it or not, our annual ritual of changing our clocks to daylight saving time is coming on Sunday, March 12, at 2 a.m.   But since most of our computers, smartphones and DVRs automatically change the time for us, it’s not as much of a chore as it used to be. Unless you have smart appliances, microwaves andContinue reading “When does the time change? Do we lose or gain an hour? What to know about Daylight saving time”

Will Smith ‘embarrassed, hurt’ over Chris Rock’s comments in Netflix special: report

All eyes are on the “slap heard ’round the world” — again — as Oscars 2023 looms this coming Sunday. Will Smith was left “embarrassed and hurt” over Chris Rock’s comments in his latest Netflix special which reignited the controversy, according to a new report. The famed funnyman used his latest standup special to verbally clobber SmithContinue reading “Will Smith ‘embarrassed, hurt’ over Chris Rock’s comments in Netflix special: report”

Colin Kaepernick accuses white adoptive parents of ‘problematic’ upbringing, perpetuating racism

Controversial football star Colin Kaepernick accused his white adoptive parents of perpetuating racism in a new interview. The former NFL star told CBS Chicago he struggled growing up in a “problematic” household, a throughline he details in his upcoming graphic novel, “Change the Game.” “I know my parents loved me, but there were still very problematic thingsContinue reading “Colin Kaepernick accuses white adoptive parents of ‘problematic’ upbringing, perpetuating racism”

‘Impossible to escape’: El Salvador unveils new mega-prison for gangs

Chilling photos show the first hardcore gangbangers moved into a new mega-prison in El Salvador that President Nayib Bukele has boasted is “impossible to escape.” Snaps from inside the Center for the Confinement of Terrorism — built by El Salvadoran officials hellbent on winning their war against violent street gangs — show heavily tattooed, barefootContinue reading “‘Impossible to escape’: El Salvador unveils new mega-prison for gangs”