Shauna Wright
Should Olympic Medalists Have to Pay Taxes on Their Winnings? [POLL]
Olympics medals aren’t worth much, so it may surprise you to know that medalists also get stuck with a hefty tax bill.
This Day in History for August 3 – Calvin Coolidge Takes Office and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1492 – Christopher Columbus sets sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain (More info)
1900 – The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company is founded (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for August 3 – Tony Bennett, Martin Sheen and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tony Bennett
Age: 86
Occupation: Singer
Known For: His signature song ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco,’ winning 17 Grammys and two Emmys, selling more than 50 million records worldwide, collaborating with dozens of other artists including Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga and Barbra Streisand, and just being impossibly cool
US Gymnast Gabby Douglas Makes History Winning Olympic Gold in Women’s All-Around
US Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas won perhaps the most coveted title in her sport when she took the gold medal in the women’s all-around competition on Thursday in London, becoming the first African-American female gymnast to ever win individual Olympic gold.
Toyota Recalling Thousands of RAV4 and Lexus Hybrid Models
If you own a Toyota RAV4 or a Lexus hybrid, you may soon be getting a recall notice — nearly 800,000 of them in the United States are being recalled to correct rear suspension problems that could occur during maintenance.
Celebrity Birthdays for August 2 – Mary-Louise Parker, Kevin Smith and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Mary-Louise Parker
Age: 48
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Golden Globe-winning turn as Nancy Botwin on the Showtime series ‘Weeds,’ other TV roles in ‘The West Wing’ and ‘Angels in America,’ film appearances in ‘RED,’ ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ and ‘Boys on the Side,’ and winning a Tony for her work in the 2001 play ‘Proof’
Kevin Smit
New Movie Releases — ‘Total Recall’ and ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days’
With much of the country in the middle of a nasty heat wave, the air-conditioned comfort of a cineplex might be just what you need — and the two flicks opening in wide release this weekend will keep both adults and kids happy.
Losing Weight Can Be a Breeze When You Diet with a Friend
If you’re having trouble losing weight, maybe you just need a buddy.
Lindsay Lohan’s Bizarre Request on the Set of Her Latest Movie Will Shock You
Lindsay Lohan has never been all that shy about showing off her bare body parts, even recently appearing in a nude pictorial in Playboy. But on the set of her new movie, the 26-year-old actress was so nervous about shooting a sex scene that she insisted the entire crew strip down to their boxers so she’d feel more comfortable.
What Do You Need to Know About Women’s Services Under New Health Care Reform?
August 1 marks the day when a key provision of President Obama’s health care reform law goes into effect: private insurance companies now must provide contraception and many women’s preventive services for free.
But because insurance in general can be complicated, there are some things you’ll need to know.