Author: Russell Falcon

What is ‘funflation’? And what does Taylor Swift have to do with it?

As Americans continue dealing with inflation in their everyday lives, a new term related to higher costs/lower gains is vexing many business owners. The new term is called “funflation” — but what does it mean exactly? “Funflation” is a word economists are using to refer to a current trend that Read More

What is ‘funflation’? And what does Taylor Swift have to do with it?

(NEXSTAR) — As Americans continue dealing with inflation in their everyday lives, a new term related to higher costs/lower gains is vexing many business owners. The new term is called “funflation” — but what does it mean exactly? “Funflation” is a word economists are using to refer to a current Read More

There’s a conspiracy theory about Taylor Swift attending the Jets game

You may be up to your ears in coverage of the rumored romance between music superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce but Swift’s presence at Chiefs’ games continues to make headlines — and even a bizarre conspiracy theory. Since Swift attended the Chiefs’ Sunday night Read More

Carlos Santana gives anti-trans speech during New Jersey concert

(NEXSTAR) — Guitarist Carlos Santana, of the rock and roll band Santana, is under fire Thursday after comments he made during a recent concert in Atlanta City, New Jersey, surfaced online. The comments, which Santana has confirmed he made, are considered by many to be offensive to the transgender community. Read More

Why are teens pretending to die from McDonald’s Grimace Shake?

(NEXSTAR) — A “grim” — but light-hearted — new trend has hit TikTok. The premise is simple: Users post videos of themselves tasting McDonald’s new Grimace Shake (named after the restaurant’s iconic purple character) and then “dying” or pretending to befall some other horrific fate. McDonald’s debuted the berry-vanilla (and Read More

‘Succession,’ Abbott’ win big at 2023 Dorian TV Awards

HOLLYWOOD (NEXSTAR) — On Monday, GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, announced the winners of its 15th annual Dorian TV Awards — with the heartwarming “Abbott Elementary” and the cold-hearted “Succession” taking its big Best TV Comedy and Drama awards, respectively. Barbie’s Dream House comes to life ahead of Read More