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Maine Independent Sen. Angus King speaks about his Stand Strong for Medicare Act proposal, arguing that Medicare should cover the cost of fall prevention equipment including bath mats, grab bars, and handrails for seniors to prevent costly emergency room visits and deaths from household falls.

Internet Divided as Maine Sen. Angus King Urges Medicare to Send Seniors $11 Bath Mats to Prevent Falls: ‘You’re the Reason We’re Broke’

By Sahiba TahleelMay 21, 2026

Bath mat economics, explained

Montana Restaurant Order of Customer Carrot Cake Request

Montana Chef Threatens to ‘Fight Customer’ Over Heinous Order: ‘Carrot Cake Without the Cake’

By AugustMay 21, 2026

Gordon Ramsay would not be pleased

Residents Cheer As New Jersey City Kills Massive AI Data Center Project: ‘I’m Glad This Was Blocked’

Residents Cheer As New Jersey City Kills Massive AI Data Center Project: ‘1.4gW Is Truly Absurd’

By Gabriela JessicaMay 21, 2026

Good news for the people!

A woman speaks directly into a camera in a selfie-style video, appearing visibly upset, with text referencing a pool and gym membership cancellation.

Michigan Woman Cancels Club Membership Over Muslims Wearing Full-Body Swimsuits In Pool: ‘It’s Gross. It’s Dirty’

By Sahiba TahleelMay 21, 2026

Making mountains out of molehills

Attempted Break-In at Child’s Bedroom in North Dakota Apartment

North Dakota Landlord Allegedly Hits Family with $500 Fee After Attempted Break-In at Child’s Bedroom: ‘Completely Insane’

By AugustMay 21, 2026

The most petty of penny pinching

Michigan Roofer Accused of Sexism After Asking for Male Supervision: ‘I Think It’s Ageism Too’

Michigan Roofer Accused of Sexism After Asking for Male Supervision: ‘I Think It’s Ageism’

By Gabriela JessicaMay 21, 2026

In 2026?

Il Piatto Restaurant in Washington DC

Outrage Over ‘Scummy’ Washington DC Server Accused of ‘Intentionally Deceiving’ Customers to Tip: ‘I’d Never Go Back’

By AugustMay 21, 2026

Not a good look for the restaurant…

New York Woman Goes Viral After Rejecting Doctor’s End-Of-Life Care Advice

New York Woman Left Shocked After Doctor Suddenly Pushes End-of-Life Care: ‘We’re Not Giving Up’

By Alejandro JosanMay 21, 2026

She will continue fighting

McDonalds Ice Cream Cone

Georgia Man Shocked McDonald’s Tiny Ice Cream Cone Costs $3: ‘My Mom Said They Used To Be a Quarter’

By AugustMay 21, 2026

Does it taste good, at least?

New York Homeless

New York City Residents Blame Construction for Homeless Influx: ‘It Wasn’t Like This Last Thursday. Wild’

By Julio La PineMay 21, 2026

In the blink of an eye