Tim Phillips Show 3/2/26

There are some cities you love to visit because they have amazing restaurants or cultural landmarks and experiences, but you’d never actually want to live there. And then there are places that you can imagine yourself living in when you travel there because you love them and they feel like they could be home. What makes a city an attractive home comes down to things like affordability and quality of life, and a new report reveals the most liveable cities in the world.

Digital entertainment platform JB analyzed 45 cities worldwide on six factors related to everyday life: quality of life, safety, healthcare access, air pollution levels, unemployment and disposable income.
The Swiss city of Zurich lands at number one, topping the list for safety, its low unemployment rate of 2.9%, and above-average access to healthcare.
Zurich also scores high for disposable income, with an average amount of $3,966 left after paying for housing and other living expenses.
Denmark’s capital and largest city, Copenhagen, comes in second. It has the highest quality of life score of all the top 10 cities, as well as the lowest unemployment rate at just 2.6%.
Only two U.S. cities crack the top 10, Seattle at number eight and Boston at 10.
The Top 10 Most Livable Cities in the World

Zurich, Switzerland
Copenhagen, Denmark
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Vienna, Austria
Munich, Germany
Helsinki, Finland
Melbourne, Australia
Seattle, Washington
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: Travel and Leisure       

Monday Morning Mystery - Don't Shed a Tear    Paul Carrack   #9 in 1987    Paul Carrack    Ace    Mike & the Mechanics

Born on 4/22/1951 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Lead singer of Ace (1973-76), Squeeze (1981, 1993) and Mike + The Mechanics (1985-1992). Keyboardist with Roxy Music (1978-80). With Nick Lowe & His Cowboy Outfit in 1985.       

Some number-crunchers at Instacart figured out that the top five most-purchased frozen pizza brands are:

Red Baron
DiGiorno
Totino's
Jack's
Lean Cuisine
       

The Daily Voice says “Easter Peeps”-inspired scents, candles and lotions are now available.
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KOIN says a Portland, Oregon pizzeria is going viral because their best selling pizza features toppings hated by the owner's ex-partner. The pizza is called the Jersey Girl. Yum's of PDX owner Miriam Weiskind says the pie features Burrata, Romano, pepperoni, and hot honey, among other ingredients. 
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M&M’s Flavor Vote Competition is back after a seven year break and there are three flavors to choose from. They are on store shelves now and you can vote here after trying them. The flavors are: M&M’S Peanut Butter Cinnamon Roll: Warm cinnamon roll notes paired with creamy peanut butter deliver a bakery-inspired bite reminiscent of fresh-from-the-oven rolls. M&M’S Cherry Chocolate Cupcake: Rich chocolate cake flavors with a hint of tart cherry create a balanced, bakery-inspired bite with a sweet finish. M&M’S Lemon Meringue Pie: Bright citrus flavor combined with smooth white chocolate and a crispy center offers a fresh take on the classic lemon meringue pie. The voting ends on May 15. Source: Food Beast
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MIT researchers have unlocked a manufacturing holy grail by 3D-printing a fully functional electric motor in just three hours — and using only 50 cents' worth of materials. The machine can switch between different types of metal and plastic on the fly, which pretty much eliminates the need for complex assembly lines and expensive shipping. This breakthrough means that, in the near future, factories, hospitals, and repair shops could be able to print their own high-quality replacement parts on-site the moment something breaks.
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United Press International says a monkey recently broke into an Imperial, Missouri garage. Wildlife rescuer Michael Beran was shocked to find the primate there. The monkey, named Chico, was safely captured and returned home. Michael says the monkey looks like the one from the TV show ‘’Friends’’.
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A Florida man may want to switch to decaf after he's released from jail on charges of assaulting a fast-food drive-thru worker with a frozen coffee drink. Daniel Abramowitz was cuffed outside a McDonald's after the worker called 911 to report being struck in the head and soaked with the gooey McCafe. According to the police report, the 29-year-old was behind the wheel of a vehicle in the drive-thru lane around 1 AM when he engaged in a “brief discussion” with the fast food worker before going ballistic. A New Jersey native, Abramowitz’s criminal history includes other convictions for obstruction, probation violation, and burglary. He has served separate three- and six-month sentences in county jail. (Smoking Gun)
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WKMG says a Florida man, named Keith Wallis, was recently arrested for stealing $10,000 worth of trading cards by scanning taco seasoning packets at self-checkout stands. Wallis faces serious charges like organized retail theft and money laundering. He made $40,000 through online sales of the stolen trading cards. Authorities linked Wallis to 75 retail thefts 
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Gulf Coast News says a Fort Myers, Florida woman was recently arrested for stealing gold dentures from a car. Katherine Nicole Rivera ransacked the vehicle at a local boxing gym.  She admitted to the theft and returned the stolen items after deputies intervened. Rivera now faces charges of burglary and grand theft. She also stole fight tix.