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‘White Lotus’ Star Defends Age Gaps Amid Co-Star Romance
MAY DECEMBER
Published 02.13.25 1:47PM EST 
Leo Woodall and girlfriend, Meghann Fahy.
Leo Woodall and girlfriend, Meghann Fahy. Peacock/Nina Westervelt/Peacock via Gett

British actor and The White Lotus star Leo Woodhall, 28, has defended age gaps in romantic relationships in an interview with The Telegraph on Thursday. Woodhall’s character in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, 29-year-old Roxster, dates Bridget, a 51-year-old woman. “I don’t actually think that the younger man and older woman dynamic is that unusual,” Woodhall said. “It’s just that we’re not used to seeing it on screen. We’ve seen it countless times with older men and younger women and people don’t bat an eyelid, do they? But there are films and series that have come out recently where they are showing it the other way around, and maybe over time, if we keep doing that, it’ll become something people don’t notice as much.” Woodhall’s remarks come in the context of his two-year relationship with 34-year-old The White Lotus co-star Meghann Fahy. He says he is “very, very happy” with his girlfriend and “everything would be a bit too crazy without her there.”

Read it at The Telegraph

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Jets Explain Why They Are Officially Dumping Aaron Rodgers
SO LONG
Published 02.13.25 1:17PM EST 
Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets is helped off the field after suffering an apparent injury after being sacked by Leonard Floyd #56 of the Buffalo Bills during a game at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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The New York Jets officially announced on Thursday that quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been given the boot and was told the team would be going in a different direction. The move was long in coming, with the Jets meeting with Rodgers, 41, for a face-to-face talk last week. “I personally want to thank Aaron for his time at the New York Jets,” owner Woody Johnson said in a statement Thursday morning. “His arrival in 2023 was met with unbridled excitement, and I will forever be grateful that he chose to join us to continue his Hall of Fame career. From day one, he embodied all that it meant to be a New York Jet, embraced our fans, and immersed himself in our city. That is what I will remember most when I look back at his time here. He will always be welcome, and I wish him only the best in whatever he chooses to do next.” The future Hall of Famer had a rocky two seasons with the team, suffering a season-ending Achilles’ injury early in his first game, then returning in 2024-25 but going just 5-12 with up-and-down performances. The team must now decide whether to release Rodgers and take a $49 million hit or assign him as a post-June 1 release, splitting their salary cap over two years.

Read it at New York Post

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Therabody’s V-Day Sale Is the Perfect Time to Re-Up Your Wellness Arsenal
DEEP (TISSUE) DISCOUNTS
Published 02.12.25 6:50PM EST 
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John Candy’s Son Makes Surprise Cameo In Ben Affleck’s Super Bowl Ad
CANDY MAN
Published 02.13.25 11:19AM EST 
CANADA - MARCH 05: John Candy
CANADA - MARCH 05: John Candy Patti Gower/Toronto Star via Getty Images

Late actor John Candy’s son, Christopher Candy, made a cameo in Ben Affleck’s Dunkin’s Super Bowl commercial, adding to the buzz created by other surprise VIP cast members like Jeremy Strong, People magazine reported. The 40-year-old, whose father’s notable works include Planes, Trains, and Automobiles and Home Alone, appeared in the ad as a member of the “burger chain gang,” he confirmed with TMZ on Tuesday. He appears around the 3:10 mark in the seven-minute short film version. “It was just kind of in the flow of normal commercial auditions,” the actor said about how he ended up in the ad. “At the time, I knew it was for Dunkin,’ but I didn’t actually put together that it was a Super Bowl spot.” The actor learned that he landed the job on New Year’s Eve but only learned that the commercial was intended for the Super Bowl when he arrived on set and noticed “all of this high-level security, and they’re putting these stickers on the back of your phone.” Chris Candy was just nine-year-old when his father died at age 43 from a heart attack in 1994. A documentary about John Candy is currently being produced by Ryan Reynolds and Colin Hanks with the full participation of the Candy family.

Read it at People

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4
Tim Walz Is Considering a Senate Run
JOB OPENING ALERT
Updated 02.13.25 2:06PM EST 
Published 02.13.25 2:03PM EST 
EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 07: Democratic vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a campaign rally where he appeared with his running mate Vice President Kamala Harris on August 7, 2024 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 07: Democratic vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a campaign rally where he appeared with his running mate Vice President Kamala Harris on August 7, 2024 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Scott Olson/Getty Images

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz might run for Senate next year instead of running for governor again in 2026, according to a person close to the governor, Politico reported. The news comes a day after Sen. Tina Smith announced her intention to retire. “This decision is not political; it is entirely personal,” Smith said in a video on Wednesday. “I plan to use every single day working as hard as I can to represent your interests in the United States Senate and make sure that your voices are heard.” Smith, whose term runs out in two years, said she was leaving office to spend more time with her growing family. A host of potential candidates have floated the possibility of a run. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan launched a bid via social media, writing: “I love Minnesota, and my intention is to run for United States Senate and continue to serve the people of this state.” Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar may also be exploring a run. “Congresswoman Omar will be talking with Minnesotans about the future of the Senate seat and DFL party in Minnesota,” a spokesperson told Politico.

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Bethenny Frankel Swears by No7’s Under $50 Anti-Aging Serum
WALLET-FRIENDLY
Published 01.17.25 5:01PM EST 
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If you’re looking for effective anti-aging skincare formulas that don’t cost the sum of a monthly mortgage payment, take a cue from reality TV star Bethenny Frankel. Frankel, who has amassed quite the following on TikTok over the years, uses the platform to showcase her favorite products, including both luxury and drugstore formulas.

One of her favorite brands for skincare and cosmetics is No7—specifically, its Future Renew collection. Each formula in the line is affordably priced under $50 but, according to Frankel, looks, feels, and performs like higher-end counterparts.

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One of her favorites is the Future Renew Damage Reversal Eye Serum. The lightweight anti-aging serum is formulated with Pepticology, the brand’s new and patent-pending peptide technology. This technology is formulated to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while aiding in the skin’s natural repair process for a firmer, brighter, and smoother complexion. Frankel also notes that the wallet-friendly serum layers well with other skincare products (she uses it under her moisturizer), and it “plays well with makeup.”

While skincare is always a worthy splurge (after all, our skin is our biggest organ), you don’t have to shell out $100+ for effective formulas that target the visible signs of aging.

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Google Accused of Censorship After Blocking ‘Gulf of America’ Reviews
GULF IN CLASS
Published 02.13.25 12:10PM EST 
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press before signing a proclamation renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America aboard Air Force One enroute to New Orleans, Louisiana on Febrary 09, 2025.
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Users have accused Google of censorship after the tech giant blocked reviews for the Gulf of America and allegedly removed negative ratings. President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month renaming the Gulf of Mexico, as it was known for 400 years, to the Gulf of America. He declared Feb. 9 “Gulf of America Day” after staffers at the Board on Geographic Names effectuated the name change last week. When Google changed the name on Maps to reflect Trump’s decision, users flooded the site to leave negative reviews. But at the time of writing, users receive a message saying “posting is currently turned off” when they attempt to review the Gulf on Maps. The BBC reported that the tech giant also appeared to have erased some negative reviews. The company countered that some of the reviews were “off-topic or unrelated to someone’s direct experience with the place,” pointing to a 2023 blog post about fake reviews.

Read it at BBC

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Rapper Says Son Was Killed by High School Basketball Star
SHOCK DISCLOSURE
Published 02.13.25 8:06AM EST 
Gillie Da Kid
Gillie Da Kid on the Club Shay Shay podcast. Club Shay Shay

Hip-hop artist Gillie Da Kid revealed on a podcast that his son Devin Spady was shot and killed by up-and-coming basketball player Noah Scurry, who himself was fatally shot in January. “The 17-year-old basketball player who got shot 17 times? That’s who killed my son,” he said during an interview on the Club Shay Shay podcast. Show host Shannon Sharpe, who had mentioned Scurry’s death while discussing gun violence in Philadelphia, was left briefly stunned. “The police called me and told me once he was murdered,” Gillie said, adding that the police told him they were about to arrest Scully, “But he got murdered first.” Gillie’s son Spady, 25, a rapper who went by YNG Cheese, was shot and killed in June 2023 in Philadelphia’s Olney neighborhood. Gillie said that the bullets weren’t meant for him. Scurry was shot and killed outside his home in Philadelphia last month shortly after releasing his first solo drill song.

Read it at Complex

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Elon Musk’s Cost-Cutting Task Force DOGE Doubles Its Budget
GROWING PAINS
Published 02.13.25 11:33AM EST 
Elon Musk looks down with his arms folded while wearing a MAGA hat in the Oval Office.
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 11: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk joins U.S. President Donald Trump during an executive order signing in the Oval Office at the White House on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump is to sign an executive order implementing the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) "workforce optimization initiative," which, according to Trump, will encourage agencies to limit hiring and reduce the size of the federal government. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

The Department of Government Efficiency—Elon Musk’s secretive government cost-cutting task force—has doubled its budget from $6.75 million to $14.4 million, according to an updated financial filing. President Donald Trump has tasked DOGE with cutting government costs by restructuring federal agencies and eliminating fraudulent spending. The group is operating without congressional oversight and has so far tried to purge the civil service, access the federal payments system, cancel hundreds of millions of dollars in government contracts, and eliminate entire agencies. Musk said on Tuesday his team had identified more than $1 trillion worth of “fraud” and “abuse,” though he failed to provide evidence of a single example. An online “DOGE tracker” claimed it had already saved taxpayers $37.9 billion as of Thursday. It’s not clear what the group’s budget will be spent on. The DOGE financial filing just describes the budgetary resources as “anticipated reimbursements from agencies in support of Software Modernization Initiative.”

Read it at Fortune

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Alabama Schools Could Lose Millions for Skipping Daily Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer
PLEDGE OR PAY
Updated 02.13.25 12:12PM EST 
Published 02.13.25 10:58AM EST 
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Alabama lawmakers are weighing a new rule that could require schools to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and a Judeo-Christian prayer at the beginning of the day—or forfeit state funding. The proposal, known as HB321, could end up on a ballot in a future election if House lawmakers approve it, AL.com reported. The legislation would not require students to recite the pledge and prayer, but schools that do not comply could lose 25% of their annual state funding, which for some administrations amount to millions. StateRep. Reed Ingram defended the legislation, saying, “It’s just ethics and the basics of what our country is built on.” However, critics like Rep. Marilyn Lands worry the bill prioritizes a specific religion. Lands also disapproved of extreme funding cuts for non-compliance, saying, “My biggest concern is the punitive aspect of taking 25 percent education funding from schools that don’t comply.”

Read it at AL.com

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Boost Arousal With This Clinically-Proven (and 35% Off) Vibrator
GOOD VIBES
Updated 02.06.25 5:22PM EST 
Published 10.16.24 8:47PM EDT 
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When it comes to sex toys, “clinically proven” and “doctor-recommended” aren’t phrases you’d expect to find under its merits, but MysteryVibe’s bendable Crescendo 2 does more than just all the right spots. According to the brand, a recent study found that the FDA-registered Crescendo 2 vibrator significantly improves pelvic pain and penetration pain in women suffering from genito-pelvic pain and penetration disorder, menopausal symptoms, and arousal issues. The Crescendo 2’s slim ergonomic design allows users to bend it to a variety of customizable positions, allowing for a totally personalized experience—whether solo or partnered.

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The innovative sex toy is also designed to precisely pinpoint your unique erogenous zones, from G-spot to P-spot. Plus, it’s equipped with six motors and 16 different settings, so users can seamlessly control the speed, intensity, and pattern of the vibrations with the device or using the accompanying app. The versatile vibrator is designed for everyone and is suitable for sex toy newbies and veterans alike. It’s no wonder this unique and body-positive vibrator has won several design awards. The best part? You can score 35 percent off the deluxe vibrator (and a range of the brand’s other sex toys) right now—just in time for Valentine’s Day, including the Legato, the prostate-stimulating Molto, and the Tenuto 2 for couples.

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9
Mystery Woman Found Underneath One of Picasso’s Paintings
HIDDEN LADY
Published 02.13.25 10:57AM EST 
A portrait has been revealed under one of Picasso's paintings, "Portrait of Mateu Fernández de Soto."
The Courtauld Institute of Art

A portrait of a mystery woman was found under one of Pablo Picasso’s earliest Blue Period paintings, revealed using imaging technology. Courtauld Institute of Art conservators took x-ray and infrared images of the 1901 painting “Portrait of Mateu Fernández de Soto‚” a portrait of Picasso’s Spanish sculptor friend. According to the institute, Picasso often reused the same canvases because he didn’t have a lot of money at the time. In the x-ray image, the face of a woman can be seen behind Mateu Fernández de Soto, with the figure then completely covered in the finished product of the man. The woman’s identity is unknown, but she could have been a friend, model, or even a lover, according to analysts. “Wearing a distinctive chignon hairstyle, fashionable in Paris at the time, she bears a resemblance to several paintings of seated women that Picasso made that year," the statement on the reveal wrote. “Further research into the painting and detailed analysis could reveal more about the mystery woman, but it is not certain her identity will be established.”

Read it at Axios

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Elon Musk’s X Hands Trump $10M to Settle Lawsuit Over His Locked Account
GREEN WITH ENVY
Published 02.12.25 9:59PM EST 
Elon Musk speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 11, 2025.
Elon Musk speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 11, 2025. JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images

The social media platform owned by Elon Musk, X, will pay $10 million to Donald Trump to settle his lawsuit against the company. The agreement comes despite Musk’s already hefty donations of more than $250 million on the campaign trail to help elect the 78-year-old. According to The Wall Street Journal, the president had considered dropping the case due to his close relationship with the billionaire. Trump, however, decided to carry on, sources told The Journal. Trump filed the suit—which included then-Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey—after he was removed from the platform for his role in the Capitol Riots. He was reinstated under Musk’s new leadership in November 2022. The settlement follows a similar deal with Meta last month, though that platform is set to pay more than double the price of X at $25 million. A spokesperson for X did not return requests for comment to The Journal, which noted Musk’s new role at the Department of Government Efficiency—which is slashing costs and causing chaos across numerous federal agencies.

Read it at The Wall Street Journal

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