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Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe's emotional ‘no electricity' revelation during draft reaction
The post 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe's emotional 'no electricity' revelation during draft reaction appeared first on ClutchPoints. The NBA Draft is always an emotional night, but few had more tear-jerking thoughts in 2025 than Philadelphia 76ers selection VJ Edgecombe. Advertisement After getting taken at No. 3 overall, Edgecombe could hardly contain his emotions while thanking his mother and reflecting on his journey. The former Baylor guard revealed how much his mother sacrificed to get him to his goal, saying his family had 'no electricity' for the majority of his childhood. 'She worked too hard, man, she worked too hard,' Edgecombe said. 'Especially for me, my brothers, my little sisters and my little brother. I just want to return the favor for her… Man, those long nights. I lived off a generator. I had no electricity; I lived off a generator for seven years. Seeing what she had to go through to feed us, man, it's crazy.' Edgecombe was born and raised in the Bahamas before moving to Florida in high school to advance his basketball career. He spent his prep years playing for two different schools — Victory International Institute and Long Island Lutheran High School — before committing to Baylor as a five-star prospect. Advertisement Edgecombe joins the 76ers after averaging 15.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.1 steals per game in his lone season at Baylor. The athletic guard figures to slot into Philadelphia's backcourt rotation with Kyle Lowry, Quentin Grimes and Kelly Oubre Jr. hitting free agency. VJ Edgecombe joins 76ers' intriguing backcourt rotation Bill Streicher-Imagn Images As the 76ers' newest member, Edgecombe provides a unique skill set for a struggling team in transition. The 19-year-old forms an intriguing tandem with 2024 first-round pick Jared McCain, who projects to return from a torn meniscus in 2025-2026. Edgecombe and McCain give the team a lot of optimism for the future. Before going down, McCain was the frontrunner for the Rookie of the Year award, posting stellar averages of 15.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 38.3 percent from deep. Advertisement While the team boasts a promising core of young talent, Joel Embiid's status remains up in the air. The team provided an ominous update on the former MVP's injury status ahead of the draft, offering no answers. Embiid, who appeared in just 19 games in 2024-2025, continues to be one of the biggest wild cards of the league. Related: Live 2025 NBA Draft grades for every 1st-round pick, trade Related: 76ers rumors: Joel Embiid injury concerns spark Khaman Maluach draft speculation
Miami Herald
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
How social media can influence what we eat
In today's fast-scrolling world, what's on your plate might just depend on what's on your feed. A new study of 5,000 U.S. adults found 77% of Americans now make mealtime decisions based on what's trending online. And many believe fries are at the top of many trends. Commissioned by McCain and conducted by Talker Research reveals that for many, food content isn't just entertainment - it's inspiration. The poll found that nearly everyone (93%) regularly encounters food on social media, and food-related posts make up almost 40% of their feeds. More than half (58%) have saved enough viral recipes to fill a cookbook of their own. Platforms once known for dance challenges and memes are now home to amateur chefs and late-night snackers. From discovering cooking hacks (56%) to exploring new dishes (44%) and prepping their first viral meal, the kitchen has officially gone digital. One standout star for many are loaded fries - 72% of Americans who find viral recipes online say they've seen this decked-out dish online, and millennials prove especially devoted (76%). Other viral staples, like Caesar salad with fries - a.k.a. the now-iconic "Girl Dinner" - and espresso martinis have also etched themselves into the social food canon (30% and 17%, respectively). Pairing martinis and fries are also a hit for 8% of respondents. But it's fries that reign supreme in shareability and viral potential: 69% of respondents say fries are the most likely to blow up online, beating out chicken (67%), pasta (63%), and pizza (62%). "Food content is so popular because it's a creative outlet and a shared language," said Tracy Hostetler, vice president marketing, North American Potato. "Fries are the perfect canvas - they're familiar, flexible, and loved by everyone. That's what makes them so viral and so unifying." The survey also found food culture today is about more than what looks good on screen - it's about connection. Six in 10 Americans say they regularly share food with friends in person, and nearly half (47%) also pass along recipes or food content digitally. Fries again take center stage, nearing the top the list of favorite shareable foods - second only to pizza (71% and 73%, respectively). Chips, wings, and dips round out the table. For the 6% of people who enjoy a little chat over chow - or "this and yap" - fries (72%), pizza (61%), and chips and dip (61%) were go-to favorites. Respondents say this is because fries are easy to love (66%), hard to argue with (56%), and nearly impossible to resist (44%). Of course, even shared snacks come with their own code of conduct. Sixty-eight percent enforce a no double-dipping rule, while 43% agree that asking before grabbing the last fry is sacred etiquette. "Whether you're swapping fries from the same basket or trading viral recipes in the group chat, food connects us," added Tracy. "Fries are a food that invite everyone to the table - whether that table is physical or digital. "From 'girl dinner' spreads to Friday-night 'this and that' hangouts, food culture is evolving-and fries are at the center of it all. McCain is proud to fuel these moments of togetherness with fries that are made to be shared, remixed, and loved." Survey methodology: Talker Research surveyed 5,000 American adults, with 100 respondents from each state; the survey was commissioned by McCain and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between May 28 and June 5, 2025. We are sourcing from a non-probability frame and the two main sources we use are: Traditional online access panels - where respondents opt-in to take part in online market research for an incentiveProgrammatic - where respondents are online and are given the option to take part in a survey to receive a virtual incentive usually related to the online activity they are engaging in Those who did not fit the specified sample were terminated from the survey. As the survey is fielded, dynamic online sampling is used, adjusting targeting to achieve the quotas specified as part of the sampling plan. Regardless of which sources a respondent came from, they were directed to an Online Survey, where the survey was conducted in English; a link to the questionnaire can be shared upon request. Respondents were awarded points for completing the survey. These points have a small cash-equivalent monetary value. Cells are only reported on for analysis if they have a minimum of 80 respondents, and statistical significance is calculated at the 95% level. Data is not weighted, but quotas and other parameters are put in place to reach the desired sample. Interviews are excluded from the final analysis if they failed quality-checking measures. This includes: Speeders: Respondents who complete the survey in a time that is quicker than one-third of the median length of interview are disqualified as speedersOpen ends: All verbatim responses (full open-ended questions as well as other please specify options) are checked for inappropriate or irrelevant textBots: Captcha is enabled on surveys, which allows the research team to identify and disqualify botsDuplicates: Survey software has "deduping" based on digital fingerprinting, which ensures nobody is allowed to take the survey more than once It is worth noting that this survey was only available to individuals with internet access, and the results may not be generalizable to those without internet access. The post How social media can influence what we eat appeared first on Talker. Copyright Talker News. All Rights Reserved.
Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Meghan McCain spins interview with Usha Vance into pregnancy reveal: She knows it was ‘weird' too
Meghan McCain knew it would be odd to unveil her latest pregnancy during a sit-down interview with a White House figure. She went for it anyway. The 40-year-old TV personality, formerly of 'The View' and daughter of late Republican Sen. John McCain, turned the spotlight on herself during a conversation with Second Lady Usha Vance, revealing on Tuesday that she is expecting a baby boy as her third child. 'I wanted to let you in on something that is private that I haven't talked about publicly yet,' McCain tells Vance in a social media clip promoting their conversation, which is set to publish in full on Wednesday. McCain praises Vance and husband Vice President JD Vance for 'how you incorporate your children in your life in so many ways' before dropping her news: 'I am just entering my second trimester. I am pregnant with my third.' The Second Lady offers a quick congratulations to the provocative conservative panelist. McCain continues: 'I know this is a weird way to announce it but ... I'm very nervous about — it's a boy. I'm very nervous about having a boy. And I'm very nervous about having three children. Very.' The media personality, after voicing her concerns and referencing supposed 'horrible data' about raising three children, finally offers Vance a prompt, though it's self-serving. 'I wanted to know if you could share with me and women in American why having three kids is good,' McCain says, 'how you manage three kids, and any advice for boy moms.' The Second Lady and Vice President Vance share three young children: sons Ewan and Vivek, and daughter Mirabel. McCain, in addition to her incoming son, shares two young daughters, Liberty and Clover, with her husband, TV commentator Ben Domenech. In short, Vance told McCain that her experience raising three kids includes the children forming their own 'pack' and the eldest child taking on responsibility. Vance also informed McCain that she thinks the development timeline between boys and girls is 'really different.' Before McCain broke the news of her pregnancy, she spoke on Instagram about having the 'distinct privilege' of conducting the Second Lady's 'first ever long form interview on camera.' McCain said in her caption, 'we get into it all,' and dubbed Usha Vance an 'iconic American figure.'
Buzz Feed
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Meghan McCain Reveals She's Pregnant During Usha Vance Interview
Meghan McCain revealed in an unexpected way that she's expanding her family. While interviewing second lady Usha Vance for her podcast Citizen McCain, the 40-year-old revealed that she and her husband, Ben Domenech, are expecting baby No. 3. 'I hope you don't mind. I wanted to let you in on something that's private that I haven't talked about publicly yet,' McCain told Vance in a clip from the upcoming interview. 'I have two little girls. They are almost 5 and almost 3. And I just am entering my second trimester, I'm pregnant with my third.' Noting that it was a 'weird way to announce' the big news, considering she had 'just met' Vance '20 minutes' before their interview, McCain continued, 'I'm very nervous about ... it's a boy. I'm very nervous about having a boy. And I'm very nervous about having three children. Very.' McCain welcomed daughters Liberty Sage and Clover Jade with Domenech in 2020 and 2023, respectively. The former The View host previously opened up about how becoming a mom was a learning curve for her. 'I had never even diapered a child before. I had to be taught by the nurses in the hospital,' McCain told Parents magazine last year. 'And I was really bad at it for a long time.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former 'The View' Host Meghan McCain Shocks Fans With Bombshell Family News
Former 'The View' Host Meghan McCain Shocks Fans With Bombshell Family News originally appeared on Parade. Former The View host Meghan McCain shocked fans with bombshell family news during an interview with second lady Usha Vance on her podcast, 2Way's Citizen McCain with Meghan McCain. She revealed the unexpected update while discussing motherhood, work-life balance, and the challenges of raising a family in the public eye. "I hope you don't mind. I wanted to let you in on something that's private that I haven't talked about publicly yet," McCain revealed. "I have two little girls. They are almost 5 and almost 3. And I just am entering my second trimester, I'm pregnant with my third." "I know this is a weird way to announce it, but I'm very nervous. It's a boy," she added. "I'm very nervous about having a boy. And I'm very nervous about having three children. Very," McCain concluded. Parade Daily🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 The political commentator told Vance that she admired her for the way she and Vice President J.D. Vance "incorporate their children in their life." The couple has three children, Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel. Vance congratulated McCain on her happy news. She then shared her experiences on being a mother of three children and what the former View star can expect as the trio grows up together. "They are just enough to be a pack," Vance explained. "The oldest one will always take care of the youngest one. My youngest is self-sufficient, always has been. It's awesome." She added, "I thought zero to one was an enormous shock. One feels like the entire world has gone upside down. One to two wasn't hard, but two to three was shockingly the easiest of all." Before the joy of her first pregnancy, McCain wrote an op-ed for The New York Times where she shared the news of a devastating miscarriage. "I had a miscarriage. I loved my baby, and I always will. To the end of my days, I will remember this child — and whatever children come will not obscure that." McCain, who was a panelist on The View from 2017 to 2021, is married to Ben Domenech. They are parents to two daughters, Liberty Sage, 4, and Clover Jade, 2. Former 'The View' Host Meghan McCain Shocks Fans With Bombshell Family News first appeared on Parade on Jun 23, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
