Democratic congressman criticizes Chiefs owner after team announces Kansas move
Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., ripped Kansas City Chiefs team owner Clark Hunt after the organization announced it plans to relocate by the 2031 season.
The Chiefs plan to build a state-of-the-art stadium in Kansas City, Kansas, with the support of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly.
“Clark Hunt: the biggest Welfare King in America. Billions of taxpayer money going to this billionaire, while working people suffer. Just a disgrace,” he wrote on X.
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Boyle’s issue seemingly revolves around the plan for the Chiefs’ move.
Kansas outbid Missouri, and the former state’s STAR (Sales Tax and Revenue) bonds will be covering up to 70% of the cost of the new stadium. Missouri did approve a plan this past summer that would pay up to half of the cost of the new stadiums for not only the Chiefs, but MLB’s Kansas City Royals as well.
Voters in Jackson County, the jurisdiction that owns the Truman Sports Complex in Missouri, blocked an extension of a 3/8-cent sales tax, which would’ve funded improvements to Arrowhead Stadium while helping finance a new Royals stadium. As such, both franchises were forced to look at other options, and the Chiefs made a big decision. Furthermore, it motivated Kansas lawmakers to act.
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“The benefit to the entire region will be monumental,” Hunt said in his announcement. “A stadium of this caliber will put Kansas City in the running for Super Bowls, Final Fours, and other world class events. A brand new training facility and headquarters will allow the Chiefs to continue to attract top talent. And the vision for a new mixed-use district will rival that of any sports-anchored development anywhere in the country.”
To further Hunt’s statement above, a domed stadium makes the new Chiefs home not just a possible Super Bowl destination, but would also play host to many other sporting and cultural events in the future.
Kansas lawmakers voted unanimously to allow the state to cover 60% of the cost of the new stadium, a new training facility and a retail and entertainment space. The bonds will be paid off with state sales and liquor tax revenues in a defined area around it.
Hunt and his family are worth $1.6 billion, according to Forbes.
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It won’t be the first time the team has moved. The Chiefs were originally the Dallas Texans and they won the American Football League championship before moving to Kansas City, Missouri, in 1963. The team played at Kansas City Municipal Stadium.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Archaeologists uncover military mass graves during highway dig, revealing lost battles
Archaeologists stumbled across multiple military graves during highway construction in Central Europe — shedding light on forgotten battles dating back hundreds of years.
The discovery was announced earlier this month by the Archaeological Center Olomouc (ACO), a research institution in the Czech Republic.
The mass graves were found along a 2.3-mile-long stretch of the D11 highway between the northeastern Czech cities of Jaroměř and Trutnov.
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They were uncovered after metal detecting surveys revealed ammunition at the site in September, the ACO said in a press release.
The oldest grave dates back to the 1745 Battle of Žďár during the Second Silesian War, part of the War of the Austrian Succession.
The three newer ones are linked to the 1866 Battle of Nový Rokytník, as part of the Austro-Prussian War.
“Several individuals died from gunshot wounds to the head,” the ACO added. “The skeletal remains and artifacts were transported to laboratories in Olomouc for further analysis.”
Pictures from the site show a variety of centuries-old finds, including the remains of a uniform and what appears to be a fine-tooth comb.
“We found exceptionally well-preserved textiles and military items in the grave.”
In total, archaeologists excavated 12 skeletons from the 18th-century grave, though they have not determined if the soldiers were Austrian or Prussian.
Dozens of Austrian and Prussian soldiers were identified in the Battle of Nový Rokytník-related graves, though officials said that the skeletal material “was in very poor condition.”
One Austrian mass grave held 23 skeletons, while two separate Prussian graves had 10 skeletons.
“We found exceptionally well-preserved textiles and military items in the grave, such as parts of coats, equipment components, and personal belongings of the fallen soldiers [in that grave],” archaeologist Bartoš Dvořáková said.
“A particularly interesting find is a silver pocket watch with a dog motif and a gold franc minted in 1854.”
The archaeological center said the discoveries “represent an exceptional archaeological assemblage that enriches our understanding of both military conflicts.”
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It went on, “This 18th-century mass grave has never been documented elsewhere and is considered a European rarity.”
Speaking to Fox News Digital, ACO archaeologist Michaela Bartoš Dvořáková said the Second Silesian War grave is the first of its kind ever to be excavated in Central Europe.
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The artifacts are so important because they show the “individuality” of the soldiers, Dvořáková said.
For example, a silver pocket watch in an Austro-Prussian grave intrigued experts, as well as pictures of saints in the Battle of Žďár grave.
“Other interesting items like rings and other personal items [included a] coffee grinder and army items like textile parts of uniforms,” Dvořáková added.
The archaeologist noted they were surprised by the “good condition” of the materials at the site, including the textiles, leather, matches and metal objects.
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“Unfortunately, the bones were in bad condition… [It] was important that we had an anthropologist on the site,” said Dvořáková.
The expert added that the historical analysis is just beginning, and more “nice results” will result from work with historians, anthropologists and environmentalists.
“We made on-site, precise documentation of these important finds,” Dvořáková concluded. “Now, we can work well with this data and, in the future, present results to the public.”
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Once the analysis is finished, the artifacts will be sent to the Museum of Eastern Bohemia in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic.
The soldiers’ remains will be reburied “in accordance with applicable legislation,” the ACO said.
Former Broadway actress stabbed to death in her New Jersey home, police say
Former Broadway performer Imani Dia Smith was stabbed to death over the weekend in New Jersey, and her boyfriend has since been arrested and charged in connection with her murder.
Smith, who starred as Young Nala in the Broadway production of “The Lion King,” was found on Dec. 21 with multiple stab wounds. Officials say she was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. She was 26 years old.
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Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Thomas Bryan of the Edison Police Department issued a joint announcement on Dec. 23, saying that a man had been arrested and charged in connection with the homicide. They identified the individual as 35-year-old Jordan D. Jackson-Small. While the official statement did not say that Jackson-Small was Smith’s boyfriend, it did note that the two “knew each other prior to the incident” and therefore it was “not a random act of violence.”
Jackson-Small has been charged with first-degree murder, second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon.
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Smith’s family set up a GoFundMe page in her honor, which has raised more than $65,000, exceeding the initial goal of $50,000. The funds raised will help the family cover funeral and memorial expenses, crime scene cleanup at Imani’s home, trauma therapy for Imani’s son, siblings and parents, time off from work to grieve, provide care and attend legal proceedings, legal and administrative costs, as well as ongoing support for Imani’s son and care for her beloved dog, Kuro.
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Smith is survived by her 3-year-old son, parents, two younger siblings as well as, “an extended family, friends, and community who loved her so very much,” the GoFundMe reads.
“Imani had her whole life ahead of her. She was a vivacious, loving and fiercely talented person. A true triple-threat performer, she most notably played the role of Young Nala on Broadway in Disney’s Lion King — an experience that reflected the joy, creativity, and light she put into the world,” the GoFundMe reads.
Hollywood power couples face breakups as Nicole Kidman leads wave of splits
From once-unbreakable marriages to headline-making splits, 2025 proved that even Hollywood’s most solid love stories aren’t immune to sudden endings.
Fans were left stunned as A-list couples who once defined long-term commitment quietly unraveled – or exploded publicly – making this year one of the most shocking for celebrity breakups in recent memory.
From Nicole Kidman’s divorce from country music star Keith Urban to Denise Richards’ explosive courtroom battle with her estranged husband, here are some of the year’s shocking splits:
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Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban
After nearly 19 years of marriage, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban ended their relationship in September. The “Big Little Lies” star filed for divorce from her country singer husband on Sept. 30.
While Kidman and Urban’s split stunned fans, those close to the country star say it was a long time coming. A source told People magazine that Kidman and Urban’s marriage troubles “really [hadn’t] been a secret” and that the two had been living separately for a while before news of the split broke.
“People close to Keith felt like the split was kind of inevitable,” the source claimed.
Kidman and Urban met in 2005 and tied the knot a year later. They welcomed two daughters during their marriage, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret.
Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom
After months of public speculation, Katy Perry and longtime partner Orlando Bloom announced their split in July.
“Due to the abundance of recent interest and conversation surrounding Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry’s relationship, representatives have confirmed that Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on co-parenting,” a statement shared with People magazine read. “They will continue to be seen together as a family, as their shared priority is – and always will be – raising their daughter with love, stability, and mutual respect.”
Perry and Bloom first met in 2016 at a Golden Globes after party. The two briefly split in 2017 and Bloom went on to propose in 2019. Bloom and the “Dark Horse” singer welcomed their daughter, Daisy Dove, in 2020.
Perry has since begun a whirlwind romance with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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Jessica Alba, Cash Warren
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren split after 16 years of marriage and two decades of a loving relationship in early 2025.
“I’ve been on a journey of self realization and transformation for years-both as an individual and in partnership with Cash,” Alba shared on social media in January. “I’m proud of how we’ve grown as a couple and in our marriage over the last 20 years and it’s now time for us to embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution as individuals.”
“We are moving forward with love and kindness and respect for each other and will forever be family. Our children remain our highest priority and we request privacy at this time.”
Alba and Warren first met while working together on the 2005 film “Fantastic Four.” They married in 2008 and welcomed three children; daughters, Honor and Haven, along with a son, Hayes.
Denise Richards, Aaron Phypers
“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers are in the middle of a contentious divorce.
The couple tied the knot in 2018 during a Malibu ceremony.
Phypers first filed for divorce from Richards on July 7. Phypers was arrested in court last month on spousal abuse charges stemming from two separate incidents in 2017 and 2022, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital. He was in court to fight a restraining order request filed by Richards. The reality TV star’s permanent restraining order was granted.
Phypers later revealed he’s been begging friends for money as he attempts to navigate the financial distress. “My financial situation gets worse by the day,” he wrote in court documents obtained by Fox News Digital. “My pickup truck, which is now my only vehicle, is subject to repossession. I am in danger of eviction at any time. I am begging friends for money to have food to eat.”
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Amy Schumer, Chris Fischer
Comedian Amy Schumer and her husband, chef Chris Fischer, announced their split in December.
“Blah blah blah Chris and I have made the difficult decision to end our marriage after 7 years. We love each other very much and will continue to focus on raising our son. We would appreciate people respecting our privacy at this time,” she wrote in the caption.
Schumer and Fischer were first romantically linked in late 2017, and, just days after making their relationship Instagram-official, the couple announced on the social media platform that they had tied the knot in February 2018. That year, they announced they were pregnant with their first child, later welcoming their son, Gene, in May 2019.
Sydney Sweeney, Jonathan Davino
“The Housemaid” star Sydney Sweeney and Jonathan Davino ended their long-term relationship and called off their engagement in early 2025.
The two began dating in 2018 with Davino proposing in 2022. Sweeney’s relationship with Davino had been “rocky for a long time,” People magazine reported after their split. The “Euphoria” star is now focused on work.
“She’s exactly where she wants to be,” a source told the outlet. “Most people would feel overwhelmed by her working schedule this year, but not Syd. She’s all about working right now and very excited about all her projects.
“What did make her overwhelmed though was her relationship and her wedding,” the insider added. “She didn’t feel right about it.”
Jessica Simpson, Eric Johnson
Jessica Simpson and former NFL star Eric Johnson separated after 10 years of marriage. At the time, she shared that the couple “have been living separately” but did not reveal any details on the timeline of her split from Johnson.
“Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage,” Simpson said in a statement to People magazine in January. “Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family.”
Simpson and Johnson met through a mutual friend in May 2010 and were engaged six months later that November. The couple welcomed their first two children, Maxwell and Ace, before marrying in 2014. Simpson and Johnson welcomed their third child, Birdie, in 2019.
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Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli confirmed their separation in October.
“Lori and Mossimo are living apart,” Loughlin’s rep, Elizabeth Much, told Fox News Digital. “There are no legal proceedings underway.”
The couple met in 1995 and got married in 1997. The estranged couple share two adult children: Bella Rose and Olivia Jade.
The separation comes five years after the couple were ensnared in the college admissions scandal, pleading guilty to wire and mail fraud related to paying hundreds of thousands in bribes to get their daughters into the University of Southern California. Loughlin and Giannulli each served time behind bars for their crimes.
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Conservative student leader stands firm amid wave of anti-Turning Point harassment
PHOENIX — After a string of harassment, intimidation and destruction in the wake of the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, a leader at one of the organization’s college chapters refuses to back down.
Amy Rose Lombardo is the event coordinator for TPUSA’s Northern Arizona University chapter. She told Fox News Digital at AmericaFest, Turning Point’s annual conference, that she and her fellow group members have faced an onslaught of incivility since Kirk’s midday murder during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10.
“So we have seen a few more dramatic protesting strategies,” Lombardo said. “For example, really the first one that we ever got was a woman came by the table and dropped off a note that was a depiction of Charlie’s murder and the comments on it free speech and only a good Nazi is a dead Nazi.”
That note also depicted blood coming out of the neck of a person holding a microphone.
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In a second incident, a woman was caught on camera swiping the contents off of the chapter’s table during a tabling event, and then stealing a foam board depicting Ronald Reagan.
With the table swiper, to be honest with you, that person just came out of nowhere. She was walking back from a direction that normally we wouldn’t see people, but she went and got food at some sort of area on the opposite side of where we were tabling, came around, and you’ll hear in the video my sister says, ‘hey, how’s it going?'” Lombardo recalled.
And she smiles at us and swipes the table, and leaves,” Lombardo continued.
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Lombardo said the group contacted the Northern Arizona University Police Department, which prosecuted the offender. Court records indicate that the table swiper was charged with theft and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors.
Lombardo was complimentary of the police department and university administration for the handling of the various incidents.
She also remains undeterred, despite the hostility.
“To me, Turning Point means truth, and fighting for what you believe in,” Lombardo said. “Because if we lose all hope, and we just give up on everything, then there’s no way that we’d be able to have a future in America.
She described the militance of those who oppose Turning Point as motivational, and said that she prays for her opponents because she feels badly for them.
“I hope they find their way out of the hatred that they let run their lives,” she said. “Because at the end of the day, even though I disagree with those people, and they may disagree with me, I believe they are just extremely misguided, and they have just been lied to.”
She encouraged others to step up and fight for what they believe.
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“To those people who are not quite sure if they want to step into the movement yet, to those people, I would say if you can’t do it, if you won’t do it, then who else will?”
Since Kirk’s death, political leftists have opposed Turning Point with full force, as interest in the conservative organization has skyrocketed. Other right-leaning groups have also faced a barrage of hatred.
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In one such incident, a teaching assistant at Illinois State University was caught on camera flipping a TPUSA table. He had been arrested only days prior for a similar act. He was later arrested by the FBI for allegedly making online threats against President Donald Trump.
Another repeat offender was accused of flipping a TPUSA table at the University of Iowa, after doing the same to a Young America’s Foundation display prior.
Northern Arizona University declined to comment further.
TIM TEBOW: Ohio State champions put faith at center of victory, inspiring thousands
As the college football season comes to a close for the year, I can’t help but think of what people will actually remember one, two, or twenty years from now. What’s going on today that’s so impactful and significant that people would forget the achievement to focus on the bigger impact of the moment?
I can think of only a few teams that have achieved this level of significance in the past few years, other than the 2024 Ohio State National Champions.
Yes, they won a National Championship, but they had an impact beyond the field. Beyond the team. When they could have made it about them, they made it about Him. They brought their best to the field, claiming a 14-2 record and a championship title. But, I wonder, in 20 years, how those accomplishments will compare to the thousands of people who decided to follow Jesus because of the Ohio State football team’s willingness to talk about something more important than a game.
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Their journey reminded me that real victory is never just about what happens on the field; it’s about who you impact through the opportunities you are given. We all want to win, but at what? Do I just want to be successful, or do I want to be significant? Do I want my greatest effort to be for a game or to impact those around me?
Something special happened with that Ohio State team, and I think the ripple effects of their choices, their courage, and their love for others will be felt long after their playing days are over.
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One day, the highlight reels will be outdated, the rankings will be forgotten, and even this championship will fade into another line in the record books — but the people who met Jesus because of their faithfulness will still matter forever.
Hangover myths busted: Experts reveal what actually helps after holiday drinking
From office parties to family gatherings and New Year’s Eve celebrations, the holiday season is often a time for overindulging — and for waking up the next morning scrambling for a hangover fix.
While social media can be chock-full of supposed cures — from greasy breakfasts and “hair of the dog” cocktails to sweat-it-out exercises — experts say most hangover remedies don’t address how the body actually processes alcohol.
“Most hangover ‘cures’ fail because they treat the liver like a sponge rather than a chemical processing plant that it is,” Dr. Hillary Lin, a New York City physician, told Fox News Digital.
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A hangover is your body’s response to the buildup of harmful byproducts as it clears alcohol from your system, according to the National Institutes of Health.
The reality, experts say, is that there is no instant fix.
“You can’t biohack a hangover once it starts,” Lin said.
Fox News Digital spoke with experts to debunk five popular myths and reveal what actually works.
1. ‘Hair of the dog’
Having some “hair of the dog that bit you” — or drinking more alcohol to relieve a hangover — only “kicks the can down the road,” Lin said.
While it may dull symptoms briefly, it gives the liver more work to do, said Alexa Ryan, a California neurotherapist and clinical dietitian nutritionist.
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“It doesn’t address the underlying dehydration, inflammation or toxic alcohol byproducts,” she said.
Adding other substances can make matters worse, according to Ian Anderson, co-founder of Sunnyside, a mindful drinking app.
“Tobacco smoking can increase the severity of your hangover, and using alcohol with cannabis may lead to even poorer memory, focus and cognitive function,” said Anderson, who is based in California.
2. Greasy breakfasts
A heavy breakfast will just sit in an already irritated stomach and slow down digestion, Lin said.
“By the time you wake up, the alcohol has long since left your stomach,” she said. “There is literally nothing left to ‘soak up.'”
Experts agree it’s best to prioritize eating before drinking in order to slow the absorption rate of alcohol into your bloodstream.
“The idea of soaking up alcohol only applies before or during drinking,” Ryan added.
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Certain foods may support hangover recovery, including eggs, water-rich fruits, bananas and nuts — though experts warn that evidence is limited.
3. Coffee or lemon water
Many people reach for coffee or lemon water, hoping to flush out alcohol, but detoxification doesn’t work that way, experts say.
“By the time you wake up with a hangover, alcohol has already disrupted sleep, irritated the stomach lining, altered blood sugar regulation and been metabolized into acetaldehyde, a toxic compound that drives most hangover symptoms,” Ryan said. “Coffee and lemon juice don’t accelerate alcohol metabolism.”
Anderson added that coffee can slow down rehydration and increase blood pressure.
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“This can worsen a headache and leave you more dehydrated, anxious and jittery than before,” he said. “Plain water is your best friend when you’ve overindulged.”
4. Patches or supplements
Not all patches or supplements are created equal when it comes to hangovers, and experts caution that most products act too late to make a meaningful difference.
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Some emerging probiotics, however, work differently from typical hangover remedies, Lin noted. Rather than trying to support the liver after alcohol is already absorbed, they’re designed to break down acetaldehyde in the gut before it enters the bloodstream.
Otherwise, Lin recommends drinking a high-quality electrolyte mix before bed.
5. ‘Sweat-it-out’ exercise
Alcohol is broken down by the liver at a steady pace, meaning exercise can’t speed up how quickly your body clears it, experts say.
“You can’t sweat out alcohol. Your liver has to metabolize it,” Ryan said.
“Exercising while you’re hung over can worsen dehydration, increase dizziness or nausea, and place extra strain on the body. Anything that adds more stress to the body usually backfires.”
No cure-all
Despite countless claims, experts say there is simply no proven cure-all.
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The most effective approach, Anderson said, is drinking less and avoiding binge-drinking — which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines as having five or more standard drinks on a single occasion for men and four for women.
“A really successful tip to limit hangovers is to alternate each drink with water and/or non-alcoholic drinks,” he added.
Nonetheless, health experts say no amount of alcohol is completely safe — and even low levels increase the risk of cancer.
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But when it’s too late, recovery requires rest, hydration and time.
“Prioritizing fluids with electrolytes, eating a small, balanced meal, getting rest and allowing time for the liver to complete detoxification are most effective,” Ryan said.
Experts break down 5 viral fitness trends of 2025 — the results you can expect
An estimated 80% of Americans reported participating in sports and fitness activities in the past year, representing an all-time high, according to a 2025 report.
From TikTok routines to old-school military tactics and high-tech machines, this year’s fitness trends promised big results with surprisingly simple moves — but experts say not all gains are created equal.
Below is a roundup of five standout trends from 2025, complete with fitness trainers’ takes on each approach.
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No. 1: 12-3-30 treadmill trend
The 12-3-30 workout — which entails walking at a 12% incline at 3 mph for 30 minutes — exploded on TikTok and is now supported by research. A new study compared it to “self-paced” treadmill running, matching total calories burned between the two.
Running burned energy faster — roughly 13 calories per minute versus 10 calories per minute for 12-3-30, the study found. The walking method used more fat as fuel, however, with about 41% of energy coming from fat compared to 33% with running.
Maelee Wells Sutton, a certified personal trainer at Crunch Fitness in New York, previously told Fox News Digital it’s “no surprise” that higher-intensity running burns calories faster. “Walking at 12-3-30 is certainly more intense than walking on a flat surface, but is less intense than a run,” she noted.
No. 2: Weighted vests
Weighted vests, long used in military training, resurfaced as a social media craze this year, with TikTok searches for #weightedvest drawing more than 30 million views.
“They’ve been used for decades in athletic and military training, but social media has helped reintroduce them to mainstream fitness,” sports scientist Dr. Mark Kovacs previously told Fox News Digital.
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“You turn everyday walking into a slightly more demanding workout without changing the movement,” the Atlanta-based doctor added.
Research shows weighted vests can increase calorie burn and cardiovascular demand, but long-term outcomes are mixed.
“Focus on posture and slowly add weight over time,” Kovacs advised. “Always listen to your body. Discomfort is a sign to back off.”
No. 3: Jiu-jitsu for family fitness, self-defense
Sparked by high-profile users like Ivanka Trump and Gisele Bündchen, jiu-jitsu is getting new attention as both a workout and a life skill.
The Valente brothers, based in Miami, Florida, train Ivanka Trump and her family. They describe jiu-jitsu as a physical, mental and emotional practice grounded in their “7-5-3 code” philosophy, aimed at “spiritual, mental and physical wellness.”
“We have students starting as young as 3 years old and as old as 87 continuing their training,” Joaquim Valente previously told Fox News Digital. “It creates an opportunity for everyone to engage.”
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Beyond self-defense, the trainers frame jiu-jitsu as a way to build presence and emotional control.
“Self-defense is a human necessity,” Pedro Valente said, emphasizing that “the best self-defense is always avoidance. If you get into a physical fight, you’re already a step behind.”
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On the fitness side, Gui Valente highlighted the full-body demand of jiu jitsu: “You work every single muscle in your body, in different ways. You have to be able to develop great stamina … as well as flexibility and mobility.”
No. 4: TikTok’s 50-jump wake-up ritual
Another popular fitness trend in 2025 was simply to get out of bed in the morning and jump 50 times.
Kathryn Smith, creator of the trend, admitted that she’s not naturally disciplined. “I am a lazy person by nature. I always have been. I’m never gonna do something that I don’t want to do,” she says in her TikTok clip.
“How I’ve gotten to the point I am right now has been very, very, very baby steps. So, the first thing is morning jumping … What I do when I get out of bed, my feet touch the ground, I jump 50 times.”
She credits the habit for providing a quick mental lift. “How do you get oxygen to your brain? Increase your blood flow. How do you increase your blood? Increase your heart rate. Jump up and down.”
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Sports nutrition expert Maura MacDonald said the trend caught on due to its ease of access. “It’s a lot easier to get out of bed and jump 50 times than to lace up your sneakers and head out for a run, or go to the gym and do deadlifts,” she previously told Fox News Digital.
No. 5: Vibration plates for ‘effortless’ training
Vibration plates — platforms that use whole-body vibration — are trending as a potential shortcut for fat loss and strength.
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Using constant muscle “contracting and relaxing,” the machines may help with “strength, flexibility, circulation and bone mass,” according to fitness tutorials. Experts also warn that the plates are “no substitute for the basics of good health, like regular exercise and a healthy diet.”
Nic Wilson, a fitness trainer at F45 Training in Hollwood, California, previously noted that vibration plates can indeed boost neuromuscular demand, forcing muscles to “contract more frequently,” and that even 10- to 15-minute sessions can offer some benefit.
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“While they can enhance muscle activation, vibration plates alone are not a high-calorie-burning workout and won’t replace traditional cardio or strength training for weight loss or conditioning,” he cautioned.
Some research suggests that vibration plates may help support weight loss when paired with calorie reduction, and could also help to reduce back pain and high blood pressure.
Winter storm leaves post-Christmas travelers stranded at several airports
A winter storm on the East Coast has left post-Christmas travelers in a ho-ho-horrible position as airports see mass cancellations and delays.
The website FlightAware showed that as of 7:50 a.m. ET on Saturday, 892 flights within, into or out of the U.S. were delayed and 637 were canceled.
The website’s “Misery Map” shows New York area airports, such as John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport, experiencing the brunt of the travel chaos.
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New Jersey and parts of New York are under state of emergency announcements as over 50 million Americans are set to be impacted by the winter storm barreling through the northeast, Fox Weather reported. Officials in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania are urging travelers and residents to exercise caution during the storm, according to Fox Weather. Additionally, a flurry of winter weather alerts have been issued in areas from New York City to Philadelphia.
As of 7:52 a.m. ET, JFK Airport, which topped FlightAware’s Misery Map list, had seen 30 delays and 77 cancellations since 5:00 a.m. ET. The Federal Aviation Administration said that flights arriving at the airport had been delayed by, on average, two hours and 37 minutes.
Saturday’s delays and cancellations were preceded by similar travel chaos on Friday as the northeast braced for the storm. On Friday, a total of 8,816 flights within, into or out of the U.S. had been delayed and 1,710 had been canceled, according to FlightAware.
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“I came to New York to have a ‘Home Alone’ Christmas just by myself,” Danniel Sermone, who was stuck at JFK International Airport, told the New York Post on Friday. “I wanted to hang out. I went shopping, and went to Times Square, crossed up there for a while with the big crowd. My next available flight is at 6 a.m. on the 28th. So I have been hanging out at JFK for about eight hours and still got like 30 left.”
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The west coast was not spared from the winter weather travel chaos as it experienced a disastrous rain storm, though it did not appear to cause the same number of disruptions. FlightAware showed that Los Angeles International Airport had seen 64 flight delays and 15 cancellations by 4:10 a.m. PST. Additionally, FlightAware showed that as of 4:10 a.m. PST Harry Reid International Airport had seen 16 delays and nine cancellations.