Ride-Sharing Vehicles
A new study suggests the inside of the average Uber or Lyft contains over 200 times as many germs as the average taxi, and more than 35,000 times the germs of the average toilet seat. The germiest spot in an Uber is the button to roll down your window, followed by your seat belt.
Game of Thrones
The fifth episode of the final Game of Thrones season aired last night.
New York City Waiter
A woman who didn’t tip her server at a pizzeria accidentally left behind a cashier’s check for $424,000. He tracked her down and made sure it got back to her. She apologized for not leaving a tip and is now helping pay for his school supplies, because he’s working his way through med school.
Top Baby Names
The Social Security Administration has just revealed their list for 2018, and the top three names for boys and girls is the same as 2017. Topping the list for girls is Emma, Olivia and Ava. For boys Liam is at the top, followed by Noah and William. As for changes in the Top Ten, Lucas is in, while Jacob is out for boys, and for girls Harper is in, and Abigail is out.
Network TV Shows
Major networks announced the cut list of their programs, with ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX cleaning house in advance of the fall schedule. A number of fan favorites will stick around, including NBC’s “This Is Us.”
Tyler Duncan
The golfer made headlines at the Byron Nelson Classic this weekend not only for his solid performance but also for accidentally hitting his wife in the head with a golf ball. She wasn’t injured.
