Tim Phillips Show, 5/6/26

Feeling a little tired as you wait for your caffeine to kick in? A lot of us are, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It finds that almost a third of U.S. adults are sleeping less than the recommended seven hours a night. And it can have a negative impact on their health.

The CDC’s report uses data from the National Health Interview Survey, which shows that only 54% actually wake up feeling “well-rested” on most days.

The rates of undersleeping are nearly the same for men (30.6%) and women (30.4%), but men are more likely to wake up feeling well-rested (58.2%) than women (51.7%).

Women are more likely to say they struggle to fall asleep at night, about 19% say they do, compared to 12% of men.

And women are also more likely to have trouble staying asleep (21%) than men (14%).

About 40% of Black adults are getting fewer than seven hours of sleep a night, on average and just 51.4% report feeling well-rested when they wake up.

Asian adults are the most likely to say they feel well-rested (62%).

Age seems to be a factor when it comes to feeling refreshed after a night of sleep. Broken down by age, 64% of those 65 and older report feeling well-rested when they wake, compared to 52% of those ages 18 to 34, and 50% of those between 35 and 49 years old.
But being groggy in the morning isn’t the worst thing about not getting enough sleep. Research shows that getting enough quality sleep can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, help regulate hormones, and keep blood sugar under control. It may even help fight dementia and can impact both mood and mental health.

Source: CDC

One-Hit Wonder: COME WITH ME NOW -    THE KONGOS, #31 in    2014

Alternative-rock band from Johannesburg, South Africa: brothers Johnny (vocals, accordion), Daniel (guitar), Dylan (bass) and Jesse (drums) Kongos. All are sons of John Kongos, who hit #70 in 1971 with He's Gonna Step On You Again.

If you grew up with a mom who asked, “Do you really need that?” when you wanted to buy something, go ahead and thank her. It turns out, she wasn’t just doing you a favor, she was a low-key financial genius passing wisdom along to you. A new survey finds that mothers are one of the most powerful financial influences in Americans’ lives.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, the poll of 2-thousand U.S. adults finds that moms are the biggest influence on how people manage money today, nearly twice as much as dads (31% compared to 17%).

Moms were the ones handling most of the day-to-day financial decisions for the household, from saving habits to budgeting discipline for 41% of respondents.
They’re also most often credited with teaching the practical money lessons a lot of adults are still using now. Moms taught people about:
Saving money regularly (42%)
Living within your means (45%)
Recognizing wants versus needs (44%)
Being generous / giving to others (45%)
Budgeting and tracking spending (40%)
But people say they wish they’d learned more about money topics including investing (32%), credit scores (30%), budgeting in real life (28%), debt management (26%) and saving for retirement (25%).
“Perhaps one of the most encouraging findings is that 33% of respondents want to teach the next generation to talk openly about money,” explains Dr. Erika Rasure, chief financial wellness advisor at Beyond Finance. “That signals real progress. Many families once viewed the topic of money as private or even taboo, but younger generations increasingly understand that honest conversations can reduce shame, build confidence, and create stronger financial outcomes. They’re not rejecting past lessons — they’re expanding them.”⠀

Source: Beyond Finance

Tim's News You Can't Use 

Listening to your favorite music while exercising can help improve your endurance, according to a new study. Researchers in Finland found that people who chose their own music were able to keep their high-intensity workout going for almost 20% longer. When listening to music, they were able to last an average of six minutes longer, cycling for about 36 minutes compared to 30 minutes when riding in silence. Even though the session was longer, their heart rates and other physical markers stayed similar, indicating the body was working equally as hard in both settings. Researchers say the difference seems to be how people perceive effort rather than a change in physical ability. "Self-selected music doesn’t change your fitness level … it simply helps you tolerate sustained effort for longer," says lead researcher Andrew Danso. 
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The Daily Mail says a recent University of Leeds study reveals that smoked foods, including smoked salmon and even fake smoke flavorings added to meat, cheese and bacon crisps, can raise one’s cancer risk. Carcinogenics formed during the smoking process can harm the body when eaten in large amounts. Researchers say, "Smoked foods should be eaten in moderation."
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MSN says the new “Devil Wears Prada 2” M&M’s have sold out.  The limited edition candies are blue and are called Cerulean.  Resellers are hawking boxes of the blue M&Ms on eBay for as much as $170. Some people are including sunglasses and red high heels with their orders 
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If you've got a short flight on Delta coming up, you may want to bring your own bag of pretzels or Biscoff cookies. The airline announced it is cutting complimentary snacks and drinks on many short flights. Starting May 19th, passengers flying 349 miles or less (think New York to Boston, L.A. to San Francisco, or Atlanta to Charlotte) will no longer receive any in‑flight beverage or snack service -- unless they’re in first class. The change will affect about 450 Delta flights a day. Flights 350 miles or longer will still get full service. Delta says the change isn’t just about cutting costs. On very short flights, crews often have 15 minutes or less to safely complete drink service, which can lead to rushed and inconsistent experiences. 
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There’s a new robot from China named Moya that is making people seriously uncomfortable -- and its creators say that’s a good thing. While most robots rely on jerky metal motors, this one uses pneumatic "muscles" and a bone-like skeleton to move just like a human. It doesn’t just walk. It smiles, holds eye contact, and even stays at a warm 98 degrees so it doesn't feel like a machine when you touch it. The engineers designed Moya to serve in healthcare and school settings -- with the idea that if a robot is going to take care of you, it shouldn’t feel like a hunk of plastic.
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If you spent any time online in the late '90s, you definitely remember the Internet's most famous butler -- Ask Jeeves. Well, after nearly 30 years of answering our random questions, the site -- which became Ask.com -- is powering down its search business.  Back in 1997, Jeeves was a breakthrough because he let you type in plain English instead of weird computer codes. He was kind of a pioneer of the AI we use today. He may not have been able to keep up with Google, but we'll always remember him as the guy who helped us find our way around the early Web. Cheers to a well-earned retirement, Jeeves.
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The Carolina Hurricanes are winning on the ice, but they’ve already run out of their most popular souvenir -- the "beer skate." It’s exactly what it sounds like… a massive, 28-ounce mug shaped like a hockey skate. They sold them during Game 1 of the playoffs and fans went so crazy they'd snatched up 5000  before the third period even started. The team says it can't get any more in stock before the season ends, so if you didn't grab one for 19 bucks at the rink, you’re out of luck. They're already hitting eBay for as much as $200
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United Press International says a Boston bakery is offering free baked goods as a reward for the safe return of their ice cream cone mascot, "Swirly." The giant cone was originally thought to have blown away during the Winter, but bakery co-owner Joanne Chang now believes someone took him. She posted on social media, "He was possibly spotted in a nearby dorm window looking down longingly at home and we have reason to believe he may be confused about where he is. To anyone who is temporarily sheltering him: thank you for protecting him this Winter, please return him safely, no questions asked, in exchange for baked goods and our eternal gratitude."
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The Boston Herald says a Beacon Hill, Massachusetts resident recently woke up and found a naked man on his couch.  Police arrested Janiel Roman and charged him with breaking and entering, vandalizing property, and open and gross lewdness. Roman did not say why he was naked 
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Newser says a Dallas woman was recently arrested after her suitcase split open on an arriving flight from Las Vegas. Her stash of marijuana spilled out. 25-year-old Jennifer Manzanares-Herrera, was busted  before she could leave the airport. Authorities say 75 pounds of marijuana was seized
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WFLD says a Chicago street performer, named Andrew David, was recently robbed in the middle of singing a song. A high school student took his tip box with $100 in it. A bystander later returned it. The school reimbursed Andrew after the teen was identified. David has been singing since he was four years old.