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Are you someone who starts getting sleepy at around 10 p.m., but find you’re sitting on the sofa at 11 p.m. scrolling through social media? If so, you could be doing your sleep a disservice.   According to a report commissioned by eve Sleep, there are certain things that add up to give you a good night’s sleep. These include the … Read more

Dr Pepper took to Twitter on Monday to reassure consumers that the beverage, established in 1885 with 23 unique flavors, would repopulate shelves shortly.  “We know it’s harder to find Dr Pepper these days. We’re working on it — hang tight!” the cola brand wrote on Twitter, adding that the shortage applies to alternative flavors, too, including their … Read more

The last Blockbuster video store in the world is in Bend, Oregon.  And next month, three families will get to stay there overnight and watch as many movies as they want. The owners are basically renting it out for free on AirBNB for three nights next month.  They’re only charging $4 a night, which is the same price they charge … Read more

A new chart has confirmed that most Karens in America really are middle-aged, with its popularity as a baby name peaking in the 1950s and 60s.   Data from the Social Security Administration and collated by the Baby Center chronicles the rise and fall in popularity of the female baby name dating from 1880 to 2018 in the US.    It was … Read more

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A man accidentally streamed Pornhub in front of his entire family while trying to play music through the TV.  The relative was caught on … Read more

Justin Trudeau’s ethical conduct will be put under an opposition microscope today during a rare summer sitting of the House of Commons. But Trudeau is on vacation with his family and won’t be there. It’s not clear if Finance Minister Bill Morneau will be there either. Trudeau and Morneau are under investigation by the federal ethics watchdog for possible conflicts … Read more

It’s always a good day when police catch a porch pirate. Tuesday, just before 11am, a parcel was stolen from a home on Eby St in Kitchener. Police figured out there were actually two suspects stealing packages from the front porches on Eby St, Hohner Ave and Roy St. Sure enough, they caught and arrested both suspects in that area. … Read more

The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight and tomorrow night.  For the best viewing, NASA recommends getting outside around 2am local time, and it says the pre-dawn hours of tomorrow in particular will be best. With the Perseids, there’s no need for special equipment or figuring out which part of the sky to watch. Just look up, preferably in an area … Read more

Hasbro says they’re pulling a Trolls doll from shelves, over people’s complaints that it promotes inappropriate touching. The doll has a button between her legs, under a skirt. When you press it, the doll gasps and giggles, and says things like “Whee!” and “Oh!” Hasbro says nothing sexual was intended.  A spokesperson said, quote, “This feature … Read more

President Trump is reimposing a tariff on Canadian aluminum. Trump says he signed a proclamation yesterday that will put back in place the 10 per cent tariff. He says — quote — Canada was taking advantage of us, as usual. In a speech at a Whirlpool factory in Ohio, Trump touted his record of defending American workers. The Aluminium Association … Read more

The Ontario government is rolling out the first phase of what it says is more support for families with children on the autism spectrum Friday. The province made the announcement in a news release earlier this week, saying it will provide “foundational family services” to support the learning and development of children living with autism. The government says … Read more

A high-pressure food processor being tested to make guacamole exploded in upstate New York Wednesday morning — killing a former mayor and injuring two other people.  Former Rensselaer Mayor Joseph Kapp, 67, died of injuries from the blast that occurred shortly after 7 a.m. at Innovative Test Solutions in Schenectady.  Two other people suffered less serious injuries and were admitted … Read more

A couple who were moments away from becoming husband and wife were left in shock when a woman crashed their ceremony claiming she was pregnant with the groom’s baby.  Their outdoor ceremony was interrupted by an unwanted guest, who starts shouting at the man.  One of the guests at the wedding, which took place in Detroit, Michigan, captured the awkward … Read more

Residents of Beirut awoke to a scene of utter devastation. A massive explosion levelled the port of the Lebanese capital yesterday, blowing out building facades and littering major downtown streets with rubble. Smoke is still rising from the port, where a towering grain silo was toppled. An official with the Lebanese Red Cross says at least 100 people were killed … Read more

Could macaroni-and-cheese now count as a breakfast food? A survey by Kraft found 56% of parents are letting their kids eat it for breakfast more often right now.  So Kraft is embracing the idea by giving out special-edition boxes that say “Macaroni & Cheese Breakfast” instead of “Macaroni & Cheese Dinner.” You can enter to win … Read more

Sleep Standards, a website that publishes sleep-related advice and product reviews, is offering $3,000 to five couples willing to have sex on a bunch of different mattresses and give feedback on each new experience. The goal is to identify the crème de la crème of sex mattresses.  “We’ll send you a new mattress every week and all you have … Read more

Nearly 400 people in 34 states have fallen ill from a salmonella outbreak linked to red onions, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.  At least 396 people have been infected with salmonella, a bacteria that can cause diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, from six hours to six days after exposure, according to the CDC.  The first cases … Read more