Media Minute

A mother in Colorado got a police officer to "arrest" her fifth grader, for refusing to take back-to-school photos. The cop was just playing around, but the mother did get her photos . . . of him being "arrested."

Some millennials are turning their lifelong friends into platonic co-parenting partners . . . And after divorce, some moms have been choosing to raise their kids together in a "mommune".

A security expert says the airport rule limiting carry-on liquids to 3.4 ounces is just "security theatre" . . . Quote, "Here's something so dangerous that you can't take it on an airplane, yet so safe that [officers] will throw it in the trash next to them."

Here's how to spot an A.I. influencer on social media: Look at their hands and lips . . . shorter videos are more likely to be A.I. than longer ones . . . be especially skeptical if there's pressure to buy something quickly. . . and remember, if it seems too good to be true, it usually is.

Jelly Roll just finished touring and is stepping away for a while amid his public divorce. During his stop in Salt Lake City last week, he told the crowd, quote, "This has truly been a lifetime experience for me.

Blake Lively was reportedly so upset Taylor Swift didn't invite her to the 2025 Super Bowl that she threatened to release years of Taylor's private messages. Blake's lawyer denies it.

Looking for love? 'Love Is Blind' is looking for new daters right here in Tennessee. You must be at least 21 and a legal resident of the US and answer a 63 question application.

A 29-year-old man in Florida was arrested on drug trafficking charges last Thursday, and during the arrest, he shouted out his "bae" who he was on the phone with at the time.

Over the weekend, a woman went viral when Usher kicked her off the stage for not being in to his intimate performance. TMZ caught up with the woman and she gave her side of the story.

Try these exercises to tone up your back

A woman in California was caught stealing bags of bacon and vodka from several grocery stores. Just those two items, and a LOT of them.

According to a new American Heart Association statement, drinking about three to five cups of coffee a day is considered safe for most adults. And it has several potential health benefits as well.

There's a raccoon in the Seattle area that's been going viral, because it's so recognizable. It's being called "Jimothy" and it suffers from short spine syndrome, which gives it a recognizable shape and posture.

Have you ever heard of "texting thumb"? It comes from constant texting, scrolling, and holding your phone . . . and symptoms include stiffness, throbbing near the thumb joint, and even clicking when you bend your thumb.

Ladies on social media are listing the "guy flexes that instantly make them attractive." Like: Thoughtfulness, loving animals, and being musical.

If you're trying to reduce your chances of getting hit with the "diarrhea parasite" that's been going around, some foods you might want to stay away from include: Bagged lettuce and salad kits . . . berries . . . and fresh herbs. But bananas, avocados, and canned fruits and veggies should be okay.

As we go through the dog days of Summer, your phone can overheat and not work properly. Some people have a gotten the bright idea of putting their phone in the fridge to cool it off, but experts warn that is a terrible idea. What you should do is take your phone out of direct sunlight, shut down all your apps, remove the case, if you have one, and let it cool down naturally.

Would you want a robot teaching your kid? A school in New York, is testing out a humanoid robot to greet kids and give learning support to real teachers.

A party bus in North Carolina ran into three vehicles . . . before crashing into a house early Saturday. And it sounds like the driver had JOINED THE PARTY. He was charged with DWI and reckless driving.

According to CNBC, the states with the highest quality of life scores are: Vermont, Maine, New Jersey, Minnesota, and Connecticut. And the states with the worst scores are: Tennessee, Texas, Indiana, Louisiana, and Georgia.

A writer for "The Atlantic" offered up some tricks to prevent A.I. from ruining your brain: Ask it for hints, not answers . . . follow every A.I. task you do with a non-A.I. task . . . and try to mainly use it for boring stuff like quick emails. Basically, don't let it be creative FOR you.

Here are some of the biggest mistakes you can make on a first date: trying so hard to impress someone that you forget you're also deciding if you like them . . . and turning the conversation into a one-person podcast.