Tim Phillips Show, 6/16/26

Top 10 Dirtiest Cities … According to a new survey by the landscape care company LawnStarter
San Bernardino, California
Los Angeles, California
Detroit, Michigan
Reading, Pennsylvania
Ontario, California
Newark, New Jersey
Phoenix, Arizona
Jersey City, New Jersey
Las Vegas, Nevada
Corona, California

Top 10 LEAST Dirtiest Cities … According to a new survey by the landscape care company LawnStarter
South Bend, Indiana
Wilmington, North Carolina
Des Moines, Iowa
Davenport, Iowa
Athens, Georgia
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Fargo, North Dakota
Frederick, Maryland
Pleasanton, California
Lynchburg, Virginia

Two For Tuesday - WHAT IS LOVE    HADDAWAY, ACCORDION VERSION

#11 gold in 1993. Born Nester Haddaway on 1/9/1965 in Tobago, West Indies; raised in Washington DC. song used in recurring “Roxbury” skit (bobbing-head disco guys) on TV’s Saturday Night Live

College degrees that are tough to get a job with, according to a new article by Finance Buzz 
Creative writing
Communications
Fashion design
Hospitality
Education
Computer science
Culinary arts
Music
Film, video, and photographic arts
Performing arts

Tim's News You Can't Use 

Younger workers are getting attention — and praise — for something surprisingly simple: they’re actually taking a full, uninterrupted lunch break. And it’s making them better at their jobs. Instead of eating at their desks or skipping meals to power through, many are stepping away for an hour and completely disconnecting from work. For a lot of them, that means leaving their workspace, sitting down for an actual meal, and often spending that time with co-workers. It’s not just about food — it’s a real mental reset. By creating a clear break in the middle of the day, they come back more focused, refreshed, and able to work more effectively. It also helps build relationships at work. Instead of awkward after‑hours bonding, lunch becomes a low‑pressure way to connect, collaborate, and get to know colleagues.
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WXOW says Mountain Dew Dunker Donuts have debuted at all Kwik Trip locations. The Kwikery Bake Shop's classic donut is infused with Mountain Dew. The donuts are green
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Tasting Table says a caviar Twinkie is delighting diners at Bourbon Steak in New York. The Twinkies are made from warm cornbread and are filled with yuzu crème fraîche instead of frosting. They are topped with caviar. 
United Press International says the Massachusetts Port Authority recently broke a Guinness World Record by creating the world's largest soccer ball. The massive ball was made in honor of the World Cup and measures a whopping 47.9 feet in diameter. It will be on display for the remainder of this week. Officials say the materials used to create the ball will be recycled.
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Engadget says Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion, or $160 per share. The deal would make Fox the third-largest TV company in the United States. Roku will stay as its own platform
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We all know how companies everywhere are turning to artificial intelligence to save time, condense workforces, and boost efficiency. There’s something else that’s happening, though, and it’s anything but efficient. A new survey found that people do find that AI saves them around 11 hours each week, which boosts productivity. However, those same workers say they spend around six hours each week “bot-sitting,” double-checking that AI output to fix mistakes and then rerunning prompts.
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Oddity Central says a Shanghai company, named Yueban, has invented a robotic toilet. The toilet has wheels.  It runs on AI  and has a self cleaning system, pressurized water jets and a UV light for sanitization purposes. Once used, the robot toilet heads to a docking station where it empties its contents. The $13,000 robotic toilet is designed for people with mobility issues although others may buy it because they are too lazy to get up and go to the bathroom themselves 
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A humanoid robot has now climbed to 20,564 feet, the summit of Ecuador's Chimborazo volcano, and the team behind the project says Mount Everest is next
A modified Unitree G1 robot named Pemba, decked out in special booties and a custom warming jacket, made the trek as part of an initiative led by a French engineer named Pablo
At 20,564 feet, Chimborazo is taller than Denali from base to peak and is technically the point on Earth farthest from its center, due to the equatorial bulge
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The Patch says a competitive eating competition, involving Ramen noodles, is set to take place this Saturday in San Diego. Competitive eater Raina Huang will attempt to eat a 10-pound bowl of ramen noodles
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Andre Ortolf is a German man who loves his honey. Ortolf is no stranger to intense eating and drinking challenges, but this time he’s a world record holder…after downing two full pounds of honey in just one minute. With just a spoon and a bucket of honey in front of him, the video shows Ortolf shoveling the stuff into his face with an animalistic ferocity. For this feat, Ortolf gets notoriety and a hell of a sugar high.
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Yahoo News says a Lake Wales, Florida man was recently arrested again after going 100 mph on a 60 mph stretch of Highway 27. Joseph Olivera was pulled over after weaving across three lanes in his BMW.  He has 13 active license suspensions. His license has been revoked since 2022. Joe was charged with driving on a suspended or revoked license, breath test refusal, and dangerous excessive speeding, among other things
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A woman in a rush to watch a reality TV show ended up behind bars instead. The Arizona Department of Public Safety says it happened last week with the woman caught speeding on State Route 347 in Pinal County, just south of Phoenix. The driver was clocked at 108 mph in a 65 mph zone and when she was pulled over, she told troopers that she wanted to get home in time to watch "Love Island." The woman, who was not identified, was arrested for criminal speed and reckless driving. Her vehicle was put into what authorities called "car jail" for 20 days.
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A Florida man is facing new charges after allegedly trying to break into an RV -- while on his way to court for a previous burglary case. Police in Cape Coral say the 34‑year‑old suspect attempted to force his way into an occupied recreational vehicle, even disconnecting its power, before officers caught up with him nearby. When questioned, he told officers he was headed to a court appearance and looking for something to wear.  A search of his backpack also turned up methamphetamine, adding a drug possession charge to the case. He’s now facing multiple charges, including burglary of an occupied dwelling on top of his original case. (Guessing Headlights)