Tim Phillips Show, 9/9/26

10 Female Baby Names At Risk Of Extinction ... According to a new study by Nuby

1. Courtney
2. Shannon
3. Danielle
4. Lauren
5. Megan
6. Jade
7. Katie
8. Bethany
9. Rebecca
10. Amy
10 Male Baby Names At Risk Of Extinction ... According to a new study by Nuby

1. Connor
2. Callum
3. Jordan
4. Lewis
5. Jake
6. Matthew
7. Ryan
8. Luke
9. Daniel
10. Samuel

One-Hit Wonder - Falling - LeBlanc & Carr

Soft-rock duo: Lenny LeBlanc (bassist from Mass) and Pete Carr (lead guitar; born on 4/22/1950 in Daytona Beach, Florida). Both were session musicians at Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Carr was a member of Boatz.

#13 in 1977

A new survey by One Poll reveals that 63% of parents say their Summer-holiday relaxation disappears once school starts. Other findings:

- 58% of parents feel relieved when the family returns to its usual school schedule. Other findings:

- 60% of parents say dealing with tired or irritable children is one of the toughest parts of starting the school year.

- 62% of parents frequently struggle to come up with meals or snacks for their children.

- 81% of parents who pack school lunches include sandwiches, while 63% include fresh fruit. Ham sandwiches are the most popular sandwich choice at 46%, followed by chicken sandwiches at 27%. Bananas are the most popular fruit at 37%, followed by apples at 34%.

- 83% of parents look forward to hearing about their child’s day

- 75% of parents look forward to the moment their children fall asleep and the house becomes quiet.

Tim's News You Can't Use 

Experts say probably. The average American spends about 16 minutes in the shower, but one environmental scientist says that's overkill. Dr. Pablo Pereira-Doel of the University of Surrey argues that three minutes is enough to get clean, with a couple extra minutes if you're washing your hair.  So why do people stay in so long? According to the research, it's often not about hygiene at all. More than 40% of showers are taken for reasons like relaxation, self-care, or warming up on a chilly morning.  The expert's advice: keep it short, turn off the water while scrubbing if you can, and skip that second shampoo lather. Your water bill, and the planet, might thank you.
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The New York Post says residents in Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin could see the aurora borealis (Northern Lights) tonight. The best viewing window is between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Central Time, if skies are clear. Northern Alaska has the highest chance, while states along or near the U.S.-Canadian border have a lower chance. The new moon is expected to create darker skies, which could improve viewing conditions.
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The New York Times says Apple fans expect the company to unveil a folding iPhone at its annual launch event today. The look of Apple’s iPhones has not changed much over the years. The possible folding design would be a significant change for the product line.  Apple had not confirmed the folding iPhone. The phone took 10 years to develop.
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Girl Scout Cookie season is getting two firsts in 2027: a treat for dogs and a cookie made for families dealing with food allergies. Patch Pals are soft-baked, blueberry muffin-flavored dog treats created with Bark, and Sparkables are crunchy oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips and sprinkles that are gluten-free, nut-free and vegan. Sparkables are also made in a facility free from nine major food allergens. Both new treats will be sold online next cookie season, starting in mid-January, alongside all the returning favorites.
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The Verge says LG smart TVs are allegedly spying on people. They are logging and uploading information even when offline or in standby mode. The TVs also log location data and details about nearby networks.  The investigation found that some TVs record audio while in standby.That audio continues to be stored after the TV is disconnected and can be uploaded when a connection is restored. 
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Lego has announced a brand-new 1911-piece building set that re-creates the original, old-school PlayStation console in near one-to-one scale. Priced at $179.99, the set features a controller you can plug in, working power and eject buttons, and hidden mini scenes inside the disc tray for iconic games Gran Turismo and Ape Escape. The retro replica launches on October 1st for Lego Insiders — and opens to the general public on October 4th.
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BroBible says competitive eater Leah Shutkever recently set the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to eat a burrito.  She finished a 1.35-pounder in 30.75 seconds. Shutkever first set the record in 2019 and then lowered her own mark to 32.35 seconds in 2022. Fellow competitive eater Miki Sudo later broke that record with a time of 31.47 seconds. Shutkever has now regained the record and is credited with 42 speed-eating world records.
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Dexerto says two thieves stole four Renoir paintings from the Renoir Museum in  France. The pair cut through a wire fence and removed the paintings from secured frames. The museum alarm went off at 5:48 a.m. The police arrived five minutes later.  The suspects were wearing helmets, gloves, and combat gear, and carried an electric knife and a hacksaw. As police approached, the thieves abandoned two paintings in the museum garden. The museum remains closed while police search for the suspects.
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A New Jersey woman is suing a psychic, claiming she was told her late husband's spirit was cursed and needed to be cleansed…at a cost of tens of thousands of dollars. The lawsuit alleges the woman, 53, ultimately gave Holly Stanley Psychic Readings about $78-thousand, personal belongings and inherited money after being told it was also cursed and could infect her. She says she became suspicious when the psychic allegedly demanded another $52-thousand. The psychic's attorney denies the allegations, calling the lawsuit meritless. Stanley told “NJ.com,” “She did sign a contract to not post on social media, and now my business is being slandered all over the internet,” adding, “I’m a licensed business owner. I file taxes. It’s not illegal to do what I do. People pay me with their free will. This (lawsuit) is ridiculous.”
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A 58-year-old Florida man is facing charges in Alabama after police say he stole a $7,100 funeral stretcher from an Ozark funeral home. Investigators say Christopher Michael Johnson is linked to a series of similar thefts across Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. The investigation began in July when an Ozark funeral home reported a stolen mortuary stretcher and cot. Authorities soon discovered a second local theft and similar cases in other states. Police say surveillance technology and assistance from victims helped identify Johnson and track his travel route. Officials also noted that Johnson was arrested in Georgia two years ago in connection with similar allegations involving stolen funeral stretchers that were reportedly resold to funeral homes. Johnson now faces two counts of breaking and entering and two counts of first-degree theft in Alabama. He was arrested in Florida and remains in custody awaiting extradition to multiple states as the investigation continues. (AL.com)