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Scarlett Johansson cringes as Colin Jost is forced to joke about marriage on ‘SNL’

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Despite a recurring sense of dread, “Saturday Night Live” star Colin Jost has likely become accustomed to telling merciless jokes at his wife Scarlett Johansson’s expense in the annual joke swap in which he and “Weekend Update” co-anchor Michael Che recite jokes they have written for each other during the show’s news segment – supposedly without seeing them in advance.

What Jost may not have been prepared for this year was Johansson’s presence backstage, as she was forced to watch her husband take jabs in real-time, with the camera cutting between the couple. The actress appeared on “SNL” to welcome host Martin Short into the prestigious Five-Timers club, which she joined in 2017. Before going into jokes about his wife, however, Jost read racist jokes written for him by Che, as has happened in years past.

“Time out. Before we do this, I know Michael is gonna make me tell some racist jokes like he always does,” Jost started. “So this time, if you don’t mind, I’d like to read all the jokes in ‘Black voice,’ so I don’t get in trouble.”

SCARLETT JOHANSSON JOKES THAT PRENUP REQUIRES HUSBAND COLIN JOST TO APPEAR IN ALL HER FILMS

Colin Jost and Michael Che traded jokes in their annual joke swap. (Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images)

“So sorry in advance,” he told the audience before delivering a joke about Vice President Kamala Harris and slavery reparations. “Y’all know my girl Kamala Harris held a town hall talking about [how] she still supports the idea of slavery reparations. Well, damn, girl. Me too. Cuz White people deserve our money back for all those slaves that ran away,” he said, visibly horrified by the remark. “Shiz. I ain’t afraid of you mofos,” a pained Jost read through laughter.

The next joke focused on Jost’s wife, but he continued speaking in “Black voice” throughout the segment.

“I want to dedicate this next joke to my boo, Scarlett Johansson,” Jost said. The camera then cut to Johansson backstage watching the taping. Clutching her drink, Johansson winced as she prepared for the inevitable.  

Scarlett Johansson clutches her drink as she stares at the camera backstage at "SNL"

Scarlett Johansson visibly cringes as she prepares for Colin Jost’s joke. (Saturday Night Live YouTube)

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Scarlett Johansson looks up at the TV screens backstage at SNL to watch the 'Weekend Update' joke swap

Scarlett Johansson watched “SNL’s” final episode of the year from backstage. (Saturday Night Live YouTube)

“No! Oh my god, she’s so genuinely worried,” Jost said, before delivering the joke. “Hey boo. Y’all know Scarlett just celebrated her 40th birthday. Which means I’m about to get up out of there.”

“Why?” Johansson could be heard saying when the camera cut back on her. “Shiz,” Jost continued, in hysterics. “Nah, nah. I”m just playin’. We just had a kid together, and y’all ain’t see no pictures of him yet cuz he Black as hell,” he said, referencing the couple’s son, Cosmo. “Shiz. I ain’t afraid of you mofos,” he repeated.

“Oh s—,” Johansson said, the camera back on her, taking a swig of her drink.

Colin Jost laughs in a grey suit and red tie behind the "SNL" 'Weekend Update" desk inset a photo of Scarlett Johansson that says "40th birthday'

Colin Jost joked that he’d be leaving his wife now that she had turned 40. (Saturday Night Live YouTube)

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Last year, Jost was forced to joke about his wife’s acting prowess. “New York State now allows movie theaters to sell alcohol,” Jost read. “Which is how I’m finally able to enjoy my wife’s little art movies,” he said as a picture of Johansson in the Marvel film “Black Widow” appeared on the screen. “I’m kidding, honey. I love all of your movies. And if you ask me, you’re an even better ‘Black Widow’ than Coretta Scott King,” he said while cringing. 

Scarlett Johansson in a white dress holds on to husband Colin Jost, in a navy suit and blue shirt, and looks at him lovingly on the carpet

Scarlett Johansson admitted to Kelly Clarkson that the jokes told by husband Colin Jost were “brutal.” (Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images)

Five months ago, Johansson admitted on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” that watching the segment had been tough. “It’s so bad. I black out for that period of the night,” she joked. “I actually don’t remember it.”

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“It is brutal. I feel like every year it gets worse. It’s just terrible.”

The couple has been married since 2020 after reconnecting during a 2017 episode of the sketch comedy show. 

Student heroes jump into action to save history teacher who went into cardiac arrest: ‘Eternally grateful’

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Texas history teacher Adam Compton owes his life to students who jumped into action after he went into cardiac arrest during an after-school club meeting, putting their quick thinking — and CPR training — to good use.

“I’m just eternally grateful. That’s what it comes down to,” Compton shared with “Fox & Friends Weekend” on Sunday.

“It’s amazing and thank you guys so much. I’m glad you all were there,” he told student Steven Amaro and high school athletic trainer Amanda Boyd, both of whom helped save his life.

Compton sponsors an after-school skate club for teens at MacArthur High School in San Antonio. He was present with the group when he lost consciousness.

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Teacher Adam Compton is “eternally grateful” after students and an athletic director helped save his life. (Fox & Friends Weekend/Screengrab)

“I felt myself kind of snap out of what felt like a daydream, which alarmed me. I’m supposed to be there watching the students, so I asked one of them, ‘How long have I been out?’ He said, ‘A few minutes,’ and that’s the very last thing that I remember,” he recalled.

Luckily, Compton found himself in a room of skaters ready to do their part to save his life. Some ran to fetch Boyd, knowing her guidance would help. Another dialed 911.

By the time Boyd arrived at the scene, Compton was on his side, colorless and seemingly lifeless. The situation was dire.

“Immediately I knew that he needed serious help, so I pulled him over [onto] his back and took his pulse, and there was no pulse there. Immediately I knew he needed CPR if he had any chance to live.”

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Compton ambulance at the scene

An ambulance arrives at the scene at the San Antonio high school where Compton went into cardiac arrest. (Fox & Friends Weekend/Screengrab)

Amaro, a MacArthur High School senior, had become ADRCPR-certified just a couple of weeks before Compton went into cardiac arrest, he told a local outlet. 

He and junior Aidan Anthony Gonzalez grabbed the defibrillator, placed the pads on compton and administered a shock. Boyd told the same outlet the shock was “apparently” what revived Compton.

“Once the paramedics came, I let them take over, and I took the boys to sit on the side to let the gravity of the situation sink in,” Amaro told Fox News’ Carley Shimkus.

“We were all scared 100%, but I think I was the most confident because I knew if I was calm that it probably lead to a better outcome. Because if you’re panicked, you’re going to be thinking what to do next and not thinking – in order – what to do.”

CPR training is required for Texas students at least once between grades 7-12. 

Compton is now back at school and has returned to his regular life. 

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Review by Senate Democrats finds more unreported luxury trips by Clarence Thomas : NPR

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WASHINGTON — A nearly two-year investigation by Democratic senators of Supreme Court ethics details more luxury travel by Justice Clarence Thomas and urges Congress to establish a way to enforce a new code of conduct.

Any movement on the issue appears unlikely as Republicans prepare to take control of the Senate in January, underscoring the hurdles in imposing restrictions on a separate branch of government even as public confidence in the court has fallen to record lows.

The 93-page report released Saturday by the Democratic majority of the Senate Judiciary Committee found additional travel taken in 2021 by Thomas but not reported on his annual financial disclosure form: a private jet flight to New York’s Adirondacks in July and jet and yacht trip to New York City sponsored by billionaire Harlan Crow in October, one of more than two dozen times detailed in the report that Thomas took luxury travel and gifts from wealthy benefactors.

The court adopted its first code of ethics in 2023, but it leaves compliance to each of the nine justices.

“The highest court in the land can’t have the lowest ethical standards,” the committee chairman, Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, said in a statement. He has long called for an enforceable code of ethics.

Republicans protested the subpoenas authorized for Crow and others as part of the investigation. No Republicans signed on to the final report, and no formal report from them was expected.

A spokesman for Crow said he voluntarily agreed to provide information for the investigation, which did not pinpoint any specific instances of undue influence. Crow said in a statement that Thomas and his wife Ginni had been unfairly maligned. “They are good and honorable people and no one should be treated this way,” he said.

Attorney Mark Paoletta, a longtime friend of Thomas who has been tapped for the incoming Trump administration, said the report was aimed at conservatives whose rulings Democrats disagreed with.

“This entire investigation was never about ‘ethics’ but about trying to undermine the Supreme Court,” Paoletta said in a statement posted on X.

The court did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Thomas has said he was not required to disclose the trips that he and his wife took with Crow because the big donor is a close friend of the family and disclosure of that type of travel was not previously required. The new ethics code does explicitly require it, and Thomas has since gone back and reported some travel.

The report traces back to Justice Antonin Scalia, saying he “established the practice” of accepting undisclosed gifts and hundreds of trips over his decades on the bench. The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and retired Justice Stephen Breyer also took subsided trips but disclosed them on their annual forms, it said.

The investigation found that Thomas has accepted gifts and travel from wealthy benefactors worth more than $4.75 million by some estimates since his 1991 confirmation and failed to disclose much of it. “The number, value, and extravagance of the gifts accepted by Justice Thomas have no comparison in modern American history,” according to the report.

It also detailed a 2008 luxury trip to Alaska taken by Justice Samuel Alito. He has said he was exempted from disclosing the trip under previous ethical rules.

Alito also declined calls to withdraw from cases involving Donald Trump or the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol after flags associated with the riot were seen flying at two of Alito’s homes. Alito has said the flags were raised by this wife.

Thomas has ignored calls to step aside from cases involving Trump, too. Ginni Thomas supported Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election that the Republican lost to Democrat Joe Biden.

The report also pointed to scrutiny of Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who, aided by her staff, has advanced sales of her books through college visits over the past decade. Justices have also heard cases involving their book publishers, or involving companies in which justices owned stock.

Biden has been the most prominent Democrat calling for a binding code of conduct. Justice Elena Kaganhas publicly backed adopting an enforcement mechanism, though some ethics experts have said it could be legally tricky.

Justice Neil Gorsuch recently cited the code when he recused himself from an environmental case. He had been facing calls to step aside because the outcome could stand to benefit a Colorado billionaire whom Gorsuch represented before becoming a judge.

The report also calls for changes in the Judicial Conference, the federal courts’ oversight body led by Chief Justice John Roberts, and further investigation by Congress.

Lions lineman backs Dan Campbell’s aggressive coaching style: ‘We all love it’

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You may not like Dan Campbell’s coaching style, but he has his Detroit Lions completely bought in.

Campbell is certainly a risk-taker, which bit him in last year’s NFC title game against the San Francisco 49ers.

The Lions went for it on a couple of late fourth downs, but did not convert. San Fran took full advantage to head back to the Super Bowl.

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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches from the sideline against the Colts in Indianapolis, Aug. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Even this year, Campbell is doing the same old. It’s seldom talked about when it works, but when it doesn’t, it’s a never-ending conversation.

But despite what you might think about Campbell’s coaching, Lions lineman Josh Paschal says the team has zero issue with it.

“Honestly, we all love it. We love playing for him. When people think that somebody’s not doing something great, I just feel like if you change it up, then you’re going out of your identity,” Paschal said in a recent interview with Fox News Digital. “What I love about him so much is he sticks to his identity, he knows who he is as a coach, as a man, and it’s not gonna change.”

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Lions defensive end Josh Paschal runs onto the field during player introductions before the Minnesota Vikings game on Jan. 7, 2024, at Ford Field in Detroit. (Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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One thing that’s for certain about Campbell, though, is he is a leader, and the Lions would run through a wall for him.

“I promise you, it would be a Monday at 8 a.m. hearing a speech, and you are ready to rumble right there,” Paschal joked. “If anybody needs to get motivated, just a regular 9-5 type of person and get motivated for a workout, wake up in the morning and watch one of his speeches.”

The Lions sit at 12-2 atop the NFC North, so it’s hard to do much complaining about Campbell, who has turned the organization around completely. 

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Detroit head coach Dan Campbell addresses the media before drills at the Lions camp practice, July 28, 2021, in Allen Park, Michigan. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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This may just be the best Lions team of all time, as their offense is one of the best in the league. But they do face a challenge with their second outdoor game of the season in a frigid Chicago on Sunday.

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ADVENT 2024: Reclaiming Christmas: Living out biblical love

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So many holidays incorporate the theme of love. When you hear the word love, your mind probably goes to Valentine’s Day. That’s a common and understandable association, but I think it’s built on a misunderstanding of, to use the cliche, the true meaning of Christmas. 

Charlie Brown had it right: in many ways, Christmas has “gone commercial.” No matter where we go, we’re inundated with messages about what to buy, where to shop, and how to spend money during the holidays. Sadly, it seems that Christmas has become merely a reason to shop. 

While there is tremendous value in giving gifts, a superficial and commercial focus misses the central message of Christmas. The message that began the tradition of gift giving in the first place. 

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It’s time we reclaim the real reason for our Christmas celebrations. It’s time we remember that Christmas is first and foremost about love. 

John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” This is the most quoted, most well-known verse in the Bible. But many of us fail to realize these words’ incredible impact on the Christmas season. 

That’s why I want to draw your attention to a little, often overlooked word in this most famous of verses: “that.” This word says so much about God and about the nature of love. God loved the world, loved each of us, so much that. This love acted powerfully to restore what was broken, bridging a gap between a fallen humanity and a loving and holy God.

 Just as God acted to restore us from the ultimate sin which led to our separation from Him, we as Christians are called to act in such a way that we are restoring biblical justice to a broken world.  (iStock)

He didn’t stop feeling love. That love prompted Him to radical action. It prompted Him to give up His beloved Son to be Emmanuel, God with us. It prompted Christmas. That’s the thing about love. If love is genuine, it always prompts action. Just as God acted to restore us from the ultimate sin which led to our separation from Him, we as Christians are called to act in such a way that we are restoring biblical justice to a broken world. 

That’s why we give gifts each Christmas. It’s a tangible way to show those closest to us that we love them.

The story of Christmas makes it clear: Love crosses divides, overcomes obstacles and makes a difference.

But if love stops with those closest to us, we are not truly living out God’s love. Notice the object of God’s love in John 3:16. It’s the world—a world that notably did not love God in return, a world that did and does everything possible to live apart from God. 

And yet God loved. 

You see, God’s love is intertwined with biblical justice. Love extends to everyone, even those we disagree with and don’t particularly like. The story of Christmas makes it clear: Love crosses divides, overcomes obstacles and makes a difference. It actively confronts wrongs, protects the vulnerable and builds a foundation for reconciliation. 

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Each of us is called to this kind of love this Christmas season. And there truly is no better time to put it into practice because, despite the frantic shopping and consumeristic messages, the holiday season is ripe with opportunities to demonstrate love for others.

So, this year, seek out opportunities to get involved in service projects that make a difference in the lives of those in your community. Instead of spending more money on presents for family and friends, find creative ways to bless those who can’t afford gifts this year. Get a group together and go caroling at the local nursing home. 

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But go and make a difference. Go and live out that love that has given us the reason for our celebration. This is what makes the Christmas season so special. I believe it gives us this magical time of year and the wonder we felt as children.

It isn’t just the presents and the lights and the time spent with loved ones, though those are deeply good. It is also the acts of love and sacrifice. The little moments where we have the chance to really be the hands and feet of Jesus to those around us by practicing love through our actions. 

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Politics chat: Government shutdown averted as Biden signs stopgap funding bill

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NPR national political correspondent Mara Liasson joins NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe to discuss the spending battle and how it could affect the early months of the incoming Trump administration.

Fewer drink choices can save you time and money, say hospitality experts

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During the holidays, people are more likely than at other times of the year to entertain family and friends at home. 

While it’s always nice to host a get-together, it can be daunting – and pricey – to set menus.

One way to keep expenses in check is to limit the beverage offerings. 

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Fox News Digital asked hospitality experts for their tips, tricks and hacks to keep spending in check while also keeping holiday spirits high.

Here’s what they shared. 

Don’t let the stresses of beverage offerings get in the way of a joyous and relaxing holiday party. (iStock)

1. Know that less is more

Throwing a holiday party doesn’t have to be stressful or expensive – and part of the fun is creating your food menus and beverage picks for your guests. 

When it comes to drinks, less can be more. 

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“By keeping your drink options simple and focusing on festive pairings, you can host a fun and memorable event without breaking the bank,” Peter Brattander, vice president of food and beverage at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in New Jersey, told Fox News Digital. 

“You want to keep things simple and focus on your guests rather than playing bartender all night.”

By limiting your beverage options, you can spend more time focusing on family and friends in attendance.

By limiting your beverage options, you can spend more time focusing on family and friends in attendance. (iStock)

2. Reduce your stress as a host

When planning beverages for entertaining at home, it’s all about making thoughtful choices that cater to everyone, Brattander said. 

“Limiting your beverage offerings to a few wines, beers and a small selection of spirits is a thoughtful and practical approach to hosting a holiday gathering,” he said.

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“It keeps the focus on family, connection and the meal rather than making the event a cocktail-centric party.”

“By simplifying the drink menu, you reduce stress as a host and can allocate your time and resources to creating a welcoming atmosphere and delicious food.”

Male sommelier pouring red wine into long-stemmed wineglasses.

Keep things simple by pairing a wine with your different courses or hors d’oeuvres. (iStock)

3. Create a specific list of drinks

Plan your beverage menu to pair it with what you’re serving. 

If you are serving multiple courses, such as appetizers, a main and then a dessert, you should serve the dryer wine first, then an off-dry wine and a sweeter wine last, Sharon Fenchak, head winemaker at Biltmore Winery in Asheville, North Carolina, told Fox News Digital. 

She said simplifying selections for a holiday get-together is a good move. 

A signature cocktail could be a fun addition to your menu. 

“For a holiday gathering, I say that three wines, dry white, off-dry rosé and medium-bodied red; two beers – a low-alcohol beer and a craft beer like an India Pale Ale or a lager; a clear spirit (such as gin or vodka) and a brown spirit (such as whiskey) should please any crowd,” Fenchak told Fox News Digital.

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In addition, a batched signature cocktail could be a fun addition to your menu, Fenchak said. 

“A pre-made, batched signature cocktail or mocktail is a great idea to make an event feel special while keeping it simple at the same time,” Fenchak said. 

4. Keep things simple

The philosophy for keeping cocktail selections small is the strategy here. 

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“I love the idea of keeping things simple yet thoughtful, so start with one or two signature cocktails – something light and refreshing like a margarita is always a good choice,” Olivia Pollock, Evite’s hosting expert based in Los Angeles, told Fox News Digital. 

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Add a holiday twist to your standard drinks by making specialty cocktails with seasonal flavors. (iStock)

One suggestion is a holiday margarita, such as a cranberry margarita. 

Fresh, easy and colorful, it’s a perfect holiday cocktail, Pollock noted. 

Then, offer a few basic spirits like vodka, whiskey and rum, plus some easy mixers like tonic, soda or juice. 

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“I also keep a large bucket of ice nearby in case someone wants to make champagne on ice or add ice cubes to their wine,” she continued. 

“This way, guests can mix their own drinks, but you’re not overwhelming them with too many choices.”

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Offering guests a special post-dinner sip like a dessert wine can be a great finishing touch to a festive evening. (iStock)

Brattander said offering a post-meal small pour of a digestif or a dessert wine can be a thoughtful finishing touch to make the evening feel complete.

5. Offer non-alcoholic options 

Beyond the alcohol, offer some options for your guests, Brattander said.

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“Don’t forget about designated drivers or those who don’t drink. Tasty non-alcoholic punch or mocktail as a welcome drink can make them feel just as included and set an inclusive warm tone for the evening,” Brattander told Fox News Digital. 

Cider is also a festive addition to your holiday beverage line-up. 

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Avoid the additional stresses of holiday hosting by limiting beverage options for your guests. (iStock)

Bonus: Save money on your party 

When it comes to buying drinks for your party, Pollock said, a little planning can go a long way in keeping things budget-friendly. 

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“Buying in bulk – like larger bottles or cases of wine, beer and spirits – can save you quite a bit, especially for bigger gatherings,” she said. 

“Also, keep an eye out for sales and promotions. Many stores offer great discounts, particularly around holidays or seasonal events.”

Food tracking just got lazy — in the best way possible — with this wearable

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Are you tired of the endless hassle of counting calories and manually logging every meal? 

Say goodbye to the frustration with The Drop, the world’s first fully automated nutrition tracker. 

This groundbreaking wearable device is designed to revolutionize how you monitor your diet, making nutrition tracking effortless and intuitive.

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Man wearing The Drop  (Kickstarter)

What is The Drop?

The Drop is a wearable nutrition tracker powered by innovative Nutri Track technology.

It automatically records everything you eat throughout the day and syncs seamlessly with its companion app, eliminating the need for tedious manual food logging. Whether you’re tracking calories, macronutrients or overall dietary habits, The Drop does it all for you.

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How The Drop works

The Drop uses advanced computer vision and artificial intelligence to detect meals with remarkable precision. When you start eating, the smart AI chip activates, and a 4K camera takes a cropped image of your meal. This image is sent to the cloud, where sophisticated algorithms analyze it to calculate calories, protein, carbs, fats and micronutrients. The nutritional breakdown is then instantly displayed in the companion app, giving you actionable insights into your diet.

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Say goodbye to manual logging with The Drop

Traditional nutrition tracking tools often rely on you manually logging every meal or snack, which can feel overwhelming and unsustainable. The Drop eliminates these challenges by providing:

Automatic tracking: No more forgetting to log meals or snacks.

Accurate insights: Advanced algorithms ensure precise nutritional data.

Effortless use: Simply wear it and let it do the work for you.

By acting as a personal nutritionist in your pocket, The Drop empowers you to understand your eating habits and make informed dietary decisions without stress or effort.

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The Drop’s companion app  (Kickstarter)

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The companion app: Rex Premium

Included with The Drop is lifetime access to Rex Premium, an AI-powered nutrition app that enhances your tracking experience. The app offers personalized meal plans tailored to your specific dietary goals and seamlessly integrates with Apple Fitness and Google Fit to provide a holistic approach to health tracking. 

You will have access to a curated collection of recipes that match your individual preferences and dietary needs. The comprehensive dashboard allows for seamless monitoring of nutrition, workouts, sleep and overall wellness, all consolidated into a single, user-friendly interface. While the official release of the Rex app is scheduled for the second quarter of 2025, early beta testers will be granted privileged access to explore and utilize the app’s features before the the general public launch.

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The Drop’s companion app  (Kickstarter)

The Drop: Where style meets functionality

The Drop is designed for both functionality and style. It can be worn as a pin or pendant using a magnetic clasp or premium leather band. Weighing just 27.6 grams, it’s lightweight and comfortable enough for all-day wear. Available in three colors — metallic blue, matte black and gold — it’s as sleek as it is practical.

The Drop in three colors 

The Drop in three colors  (Kickstarter)

Technical specifications

The Drop packs impressive technology into its small frame. Its dual-core 32-bit processor operates at an efficient 240 MHz, providing robust performance for advanced nutrition tracking. The device features comprehensive wireless connectivity, including a complete 2.4GHz Wi-Fi subsystem and Bluetooth 5.0 for seamless data transmission and device integration.

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A high-resolution 4K camera serves as the primary sensor for capturing meal images, complemented by an integrated microphone for additional functionality. The memory configuration includes 8MB of PSRAM and Flash storage with an onboard SD card slot supporting up to 32GB of expandable memory, ensuring ample space for data storage and processing.

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Kickstarter campaign and rewards

The Drop is launching through a Kickstarter campaign that offers exclusive rewards to early backers. For a pledge of $199, supporters will receive The Drop device, which comes with a lifetime subscription to Rex Premium, the companion app valued at $19.99 per month. 

This subscription provides access to advanced features and personalized nutrition insights. Early backers will also enjoy the privilege of beta testing, gaining access to The Drop and its features before the general public release. Each backer’s package will include The Drop device, a premium leather band, a magnetic pin clasp and a USB-C charging cable. The campaign anticipates shipping the Drop to backers by the fourth quarter of 2025.

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A woman wearing The Drop  (Kickstarter)

Kurt’s key takeaways

With its advanced AI-powered technology and seamless integration with Rex Premium, The Drop eliminates the stress of manual logging while providing accurate insights into your diet. Whether you’re looking to optimize your health or develop better eating habits, The Drop offers an effortless solution tailored to modern lifestyles. By supporting its Kickstarter campaign, you’ll not only gain access to this cutting-edge device but also join a community dedicated to transforming how we understand and manage our nutrition. With its official release planned for the fourth quarter of 2025, The Drop promises to redefine the future of health technology — one meal at a time.

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Texas Lyft driver says rider slashed his throat, attempted to choke him, stole his car

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A Lyft driver was brutally attacked while giving a ride in Texas, saying a rider slashed his throat, attempted to choke him and stole his car.

Dilaver Berk, 25, has since been released from the hospital, but he remains bedridden and says he is thankful to be alive, according to Fox 4.

The ride-share driver picked up a man for a ride on Monday when he was attacked from behind and had his car stolen, according to Frisco Police.

The suspect, 19-year-old Antwain Williams, was charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and evading arrest. He also had an outstanding warrant for allegedly encouraging a child to perform a sex act.

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Antwain Williams, 19, was charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and evading arrest. (Frisco Police)

Berk now has stitches across his neck and bandages covering deep gashes to his hands.

Berk told police he picked up Williams while driving for Lyft Monday evening in Frisco, Texas.

When they reached Williams’ destination at Legends at Legacy Apartments on 3700 Legacy Drive shortly before 6 p.m., Berk says the suspect attacked him from behind with a knife and then with a cable or wire in an attempt to choke him.

“The rider took a knife to Dilaver’s throat and slashed his throat. He did that a couple of times,” Berk’s friend, Dustin Tovi, told Fox 4.

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Williams also had an outstanding warrant for allegedly encouraging a child to perform a sex act. (iStock)

“Dilaver put his hands right in front of the knife and asked the rider, ‘Hey, whatever you want. Leave me alone.’ And then he had a wire to put around his neck. And Dilaver reached out as well. And he got a lot of injuries to his fingers and his neck because he was stabbed a couple of times,” Tovi continued.

Frisco Police said Williams stole Berk’s Toyota Camry and left him in the apartment building’s parking lot. A woman nearby assisted Berk and called 911 to report the incident.

Hours later, a patrol officer located the vehicle near Highway 423 and Rockhill. Police attempted to pull the driver over, but he sped away in an effort to evade police.

Police said Williams crashed and attempted to flee on foot but was eventually arrested.

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Williams remains in custody in the Denton County Jail. (iStock)

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Berk moved from Turkey to Texas last year and sends money to his parents back home.

“He’s somebody that works really hard, and it’s really sad to see what happened to him,” Tovi said. “Nobody deserves that, especially Dilaver, because he works so hard.”

Williams remains in custody in the Denton County Jail.

Florida driver hits student with her truck, covers license plate before fleeing, deputies say

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A Florida woman was arrested after she allegedly struck a teenager who was crossing the road with her truck, covered her license plate and sped off.

Sarah Wright, 37, was arrested Thursday and charged with leaving the scene of a crash with injuries and driving with a suspended license.

The crash happened shortly before 4 p.m. at the intersection of Gage Avenue and Noah Street in Deltona, Florida, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

The victim, a 16-year-old boy, was riding his scooter home from Pine Ridge High School when he was struck by a black Chevrolet Silverado as he was using the crosswalk, the sheriff’s office said.

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Sarah Wright, 37, is facing charges of leaving the scene of a crash with injuries and driving with a suspended license. (Flagler County Jail)

The teenager fell to the ground, resulting in a serious laceration to the back of his head as well as an arm injury, but he remained alert and conscious after the incident.

A witness reported that she was checking her mailbox nearby when she heard the crash. She told investigators that the suspect, later identified as Wright, exited her truck after the crash and checked on the boy before she went back to her vehicle and covered her license plate with paper and tape.

But the witness still managed to see the first character of her tag. A neighborhood Ring camera also captured the truck fleeing the scene.

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A witness managed to see the first character on the truck’s tag and a neighborhood Ring camera captured the vehicle fleeing the scene. (Volusia County Sheriff’s Office)

The victim and the witness were also able to provide a detailed description of the suspect.

Officials were then able to locate a suspect vehicle captured on a nearby License Plate Reader camera within minutes.

Wright was found in Flagler County and taken into custody with assistance from Florida Highway Patrol and the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

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Sarah Wright was booked into the Flagler County Jail on a $3,500 bond. (iStock)

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She was booked into the Flagler County Jail on a $3,500 bond.

The teenage victim required staples for the laceration and treatment for his arm injury, but he is expected to make a full recovery.