Tim Phillips Show, 9/11/26

A new American Academy of Sleep Medicine survey reveals that 32% of adults put work and school schedules ahead of sleep, while 42% prioritize family or household responsibilities. Other findings:

- 26% of adults value phone screen time more than sleep.

- 23% of adults prioritize binge-watching shows or movies over sleep.

- 23% of adults put social activities or events ahead of sleep.

- 20% of adults rank their exercise routine higher than sleep.

Friday Flashback to 2016 - Speeding Cars    Walking On Cars
Without You    Parachute
Looking Up    Safetysuit
Hell No    Ingrid Michaelson

Donald Trump’s surprising win came at the end of a long, bitter campaign

Russian hacking

Flint, Michigan water crisis

It was the year of the underdog in the baseball and basketball worlds. First, the Cleveland Cavaliers came back from a 3-1 deficit in the NBA finals against the Golden State Warriors to win their city’s first professional sports championship in more than 50 years. Even more unbelievable was who they beat — the Warriors were being lauded as the best team in history after winning a record 73 games in a single season.

Then in November, the Chicago Cubs broke a 108-year curse by winning the World Series against the Cleveland Indians in heart-stopping fashion. Their victory in extra innings in Game 7 kept millions of fans on the edge of their seats.

TOP MOVIES

Captain America: Civil War

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Finding Dory

Zootopia

The Jungle Book

The Secret Life of Pets

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Deadpool

Suicide Squad

A new Talker Research survey found that most homeowners are pretty happy where they are, giving their homes an average rating of 7.5 out of 10. Still, one in five admits they've thought about "breaking up" with their house, thanks to things like expensive repairs, financial stress, noisy neighbors, and even pests. But it's not all homeowner heartbreak. Many say they're staying put because of the memories they've made, and more than half expect to remain in their current home for at least 15 years. Favorite features include backyards, living rooms, and roomy kitchens, with nearly half of homeowners working on upgrades to turn their current place into their dream home.

Tim's News You Can't Use 

Extreme summer heat and record-breaking temperatures across Japan are driving guys over there to book body hair removal treatments to fight off sweat and stay cool. Clinics in Tokyo report full schedules as Japanese men are targeting leg and body hair — with recent surveys suggesting over 25% of men have had lower-leg hair removal done in the past year. 
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The Dallas Morning News says the 2026 State Fair of Texas is going viral because it features 40 new foods, including a Twinkie stuffed with brisket. The Twinkle Twinkle Brisket Star also has bacon, jalapeños and cream cheese. It is breaded with panko, deep-fried, and topped with raspberry-chipotle sauce. The fair also has a frozen watermelon wrapped in six feet of Fruit by the Foot
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The Daily Express says Doritos is launching a new chip with 10 grams of protein per bag. The chips are made with popped corn, soya and lentils. They come in Sweet Chilli Chipotle and Sizzling Steak flavors. The chips are popped rather than fried, have 30% less fat than regular tortilla chips, and are high in fiber.
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The Sun says Burger King is adding five-cent surcharges for paper bags. A Maine customer was charged a five-cent bag fee on a dine-in order. The woman says her food was served on a tray with no bag.  Her receipt showed both the dine-in order and the five-cent surcharge.  Workers told her the charge was part of a new policy. Burger King did not immediately respond to the complaint.
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The home stadium of the Denver Broncos — Empower Field at Mile High — is introducing automated beer vending machines for the 2026 NFL season. The big idea is to speed up sales, cut down on long concession lines, and keep fans in their seats during games. While the vending machines might be new, the old stadium drinking rules still apply. Fans must scan a valid ID to verify their age, purchases are capped at two drinks per transaction, and all beer sales shut down at the end of the third quarter.
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The New York Post says San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has declared a “rent emergency” because some one-bedroom apartments are renting for $5,000 a month in the city. Rents have risen by 26% over the past year. 
CBS says 8,000 Michigan residents recently received newly issued  driver's licenses with someone else's face. The problem affected licenses and identification cards. A vendor printing error caused the mix-up.
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There are overachievers…and then there’s this guy. Dr. David Montesanti works as an ophthalmologist in his day job, but he spends the rest of his time making everyone else look like they’re moving in slow motion. This past April, Montesanti qualified to run in the Boston Marathon and successfully completed it. Then, six days later, left for a trip to climb Mt. Everest…which he also completed. What did you do over the last month?
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WBTV says a Seminole County, Florida man was recently arrested after he was found in a Target parking lot wearing only a G-string and sneakers. 41-year-old Nicholas Lydic told the deputy he was changing outside because he had gotten wet. He was taken into custody and charged with indecent exposure.
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The Mary Sue says a Los Angeles woman was giving the LAPD a statement about her stolen car when the vehicle suddenly drove past her.  The woman pointed toward the street as the police and others ran after the vehicle once they realized what was happening.  The car had been stolen from a driveway
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A Florida man is under arrest after he did his best Kool Aid man impression and smashed through the wall into his neighbor's apartment. Police in Palm Coast say 58-year-old Charles Bowden, known my many in his development as the "neighbor from hell," lived up to his nickname when he used a hammer and power tools to punch a hole through the shared wall of a duplex early Sunday morning. Investigators say the neighbor recorded audio of Bowden allegedly laughing, hurling insults, and threatening to make the victim's life miserable while trying to break through. Deputies found a hole between the two units and say Bowden refused to come outside for more than 90 minutes after they arrived. He eventually surrendered after speaking with deputies by phone. Authorities recovered a hammer and an electric string trimmer covered in drywall dust near the hole. Bowden was arrested and is being held without bond on charges including burglary with assault or battery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The sheriff said Bowden is now in jail and won't be able to break through the wall.
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In England, the Chester Zoo has learned a valuable lesson in language and word placement when it came to a recent promotion. The idea was a solid one – a 90-minute tour designed to give kids a closer look at some of the greatest predators in the animal kingdom. Unfortunately, proofreading skills weren’t up to snuff, because the booking page for the event directed ticket buyers to the “Child Predator Tour.” The error has since been corrected.