The bifurcated Republican presidential nomination contest that is unfolding this week in Nevada — a nonbinding primary Tuesday and a caucus Thursday — was orchestrated by Republican leaders to assure another delegate victory for former President Donald Trump in his march to the nomination. Nikki Haley, the former United Nations ambassador, is not even spending […]
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Trump’s ‘Weird’ New Boast Is Literally Bringing Tears To People’s Eyes
Donald Trump says he’s still making people cry. The former president resurrected one of his most persistent claims during an interview that aired over the weekend: the one about people reduced to tears when they see him. “I have steel people, that every time they see me, they start to cry,” he told Fox News […]
60+ weird (yet cool) things on Amazon you didn’t know you needed — from $6
Everyone knows you can get practically anything you’re looking for on Amazon. But you can also get some of the most random things that you most certainly were not looking for — and once you’ve found them, you need them! Such is the case with the following 60+ quirky items (cereal candle or sushi socks, […]
A weird and wonderful Hawaiian adventure
Yakuza is a long-standing series that spans multiple console generations, but it was 2020s Yakuza: Like a Dragon, which became a breakthrough hit and garnered a whole new audience. As well as implementing turn-based combat for the first time, it also introduced a new protagonist in Ichiban Kasuga. What really set the entry apart from […]
This layering top for weird weather ‘hides the lumps and bumps’ — and it’s on sale for $22 (that’s 40% off)
I don’t know about you, but this winter’s weather has turned my wardrobe on its head. Last week it was all sweaters and turtlenecks and this week the temperatures have me thinking about tunics and tank tops to layer. Of course, Amazon has tons of layering pieces to choose from and I’ve zeroed in on […]
‘Stay weird, Utah,’ Cox says in State of the State address
Gov. Spencer Cox told Utahns and their representatives that for Utah to remain the best place to live in the country they must follow this one admonition: “stay weird.” The Beehive State’s first-term governor — who is up for reelection this year — outlined why he thinks his native land is so strange during an […]
Inside the ‘weird’ write-in campaign needed to help Biden win New Hampshire
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Like a jilted lover reluctantly coming to the aid of a former partner in need, New Hampshire Democrats have largely decided to help Joe Biden win their beloved primary this month — even though many are still mad he tried to kill it. “I love Joe Biden, I think he’s just been […]
10 weird (but brilliant) things that will make your life easier — starting at just $7
While it might be best-known for selling name-brand products at ridiculously low prices, Walmart is also our go-to source for fun, ingenious, off-the-beaten-track finds. The mega-retailer’s website is filled with these weird yet wonderful products. From a gadget that perfectly cooks six eggs at a time to a motorized spinning mop that will keep your […]
These 10 weird (but brilliant) gadgets will make your life easier in 2024
The best New Year’s resolution might simply be to try making life less complicated. Set yourself up for success in tiny ways, and you’ll reduce your overall stress. Sometimes, it’s the little things that can make a big difference. Take these 10 unassuming — sometimes strange-sounding! — gadgets, for instance. They offer smart solutions to […]
Weird particle physics stories that blew our minds in 2023
The past year was a big win for particle physics, as experiments and nature conspired to produce some truly stunning results. Here are the biggest stories about the smallest particles from 2023. 1. Here comes the sun goddess An illustration showing a cosmic ray hitting the Telescope Array experiment’s detectors. In 1992, astronomers were stunned […]
Jurgen Klopp bemused by ‘weird situation’ as Liverpool are denied penalty
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was bemused as to why his side did not get a penalty for Martin Odegaard’s handball in the first half of their 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Anfield. VAR ruled referee Chris Kavanagh had not made a clear and obvious error in not penalising the Gunners captain after his low hand […]
Elon Musk flips the switch on Alex Jones’ X account after doing one of his weird polls
In 2018, Twitter (as it was still called then) made the decision to permanently ban Alex Jones from the social media platform after he and his show “Infowars” violated their policy against abusive behavior, and Elon Musk — who took over ownership in 2022 — initially agreed to uphold this decision but has seemingly changed his mind. […]