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Female squash stars furious after getting vibrators as tournament prize A group of champion female squash players slammed the Spanish tournament they won as sexist after being given vibrators as a prize. The incident took place after the winner of the Asturias Squash Championship 2019, Elisabet Sado Garriga, received her prize along with runner-up Olaya Fernandez Lence. Third-place winner Marina Arraiza Mier and fourth-place winner Cristina Barandica Fernandez also were given gifts. The prizes for the four included a “Pure Fantasy” vibrator from Durex, a waxing set and an electronic exfoliator for their feet. The vibrator is sold as an “elegant personal stimulator designed to give you sensual pleasure.” The winners reportedly filed a complaint with the country’s squash federation for sexism and discrimination. Local radio show “Ganamos Con Ellas” (“We Win With Women”) posted a photo of the prizes, describing them as “degrading, shocking, harmful, inconceivable but sadly real.” It added that the organizers had “gone past every limit.” Club Squash Oviedo, which organized the tournament, released a statement saying it regretted that the players “felt aggrieved by the prizes.” It apologized for the incident and added, “At no moment was it done from a sexist standpoint.” The squash club at the center of the scandal also has decided not to organize any more events this year. The Royal Spanish Squash Federation passed on the complaint to the Asturian Institute of Women to launch an investigation. Three people involved in organizing the tournament reportedly have handed in their resignations. Squash federation spokeswoman Maribel Toyos said they were only responsible for providing the trophies, not the prizes, adding that what had happened was “shameful.” “It’s the height of sexism. We had no idea the women were going to receive these gifts,” Toyos said. “It makes no sense for the club to apologize but at the same time say the gifts are not sexist.”

Wendy Williams‘ estranged husband, Kevin Hunter, and their son, Kevin Hunter Jr., were involved in a fight that resulted in Kevin Jr.’s arrest early Wednesday morning. Page Six confirmed that West Orange, New Jersey, police are investigating the brawl between father and son but could provide no further comment. Williams and Kevin’s son was released from custody a short time later. According to TMZ, 18-year-old Kevin Jr. and his father got into a fight in the parking lot of a store near their family home over Kevin Sr.’s request for spousal support in his ongoing divorce from Williams. Kevin then claimed Williams was “brainwashing” their son against him. The fight turned physical when Kevin Sr. allegedly put his son into a headlock. Kevin Jr. then punched his father in the nose in order to break the hold. This isn’t the first time the police have gotten involved with the Hunter-Williams family. In April, Williams’ estranged husband called the police on her when she showed up unannounced to their Livingston, New Jersey, home to move out some of her belongings. They eventually agreed to a “fair compromise,” according to the police report obtained by Page Six, that resulted in Williams walking away with her clothing, personal paintings and spare bedroom furnishings. “Mr. and Mrs. Hunter mutually agreed to these terms, and further agreed that the remaining furnishings were to be undisturbed, inventoried, and valued at a later date,” the report read. Their son was a witness to the ordeal. Williams filed for divorce from Kevin Sr. in April after nearly 23 years of marriage.

A build-your-own macaroni and cheese franchise is opening up a new location in Bayside this month. The Florida-based I Heart Mac & Cheese company announced the development of their new Queens location at 41-19 Bell Blvd., right on the heels of a newly opened Long Island store. According to the company, a “private entity” will be responsible for running both the Patchogue and Bayside shops. “The successful sale of our two corporate stores in New York signifies the evolution of our brand and is a major step toward our long-term expansion goals,” said Stephen Giordanella, I Heart Mac & Cheese, CEO and chairman. “Our partners in New York are well-positioned and prepared to help execute on our shared vision of bringing I Heart Mac & Cheese to more consumers than ever before, in new areas. We are excited about this relationship and look forward to a bright future ahead for I Heart Mac & Cheese, in New York and beyond.” I Heart Mac & Cheese first opened in 2016 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and quickly became known for its customizable, made-to-order macaroni and cheese bowls, grilled cheese sandwiches and salads. According to the company, their “award-winning recipes” result in a “grown-up approach to this classic childhood dish.” Diners can choose one base, one cheese, one protein and an unlimited amount of vegetables to create their own unique meals. Bases include pasta, bread, quinoa, broccoli and cauliflower, with gluten-free options available upon request. Guests can also flavor their meals with sesame ginger, mango habanero, buffalo, barbecue and pesto dressings and sauces. In addition to building meals, I Heart Mac & Cheese also offers specialty chef special items like baked chicken parmesan, baked meatballs parmesan, The Cuban, pepperoni pizza and lobster and white truffle macaroni and cheese. Since the first store’s inception in 2016, the company has successfully opened several south Florida locations and new stores are set to open in New York, Florida and Georgia. In 2017, the company launched its franchising program and currently has franchises in Davie, Florida and Patchogue, Long Island. To learn more about I Heart Mac & Cheese, click here to visit their website. For more information on franchise opportunities, visit iheartmacandcheese.com/franchise or call 561-300-5343.

The Biebs had the best game of his life today, a 5 hit shutout with 15 strikeouts and no walks, although it was against the Orioles, so take it with a grain of salt.

Koala bears have been declared “functionally extinct,” the Australian Koala Foundation reports. The fluffy marsupial is down to just 80,000 wild species members, meaning there aren’t enough breeding adults left to support another generation of the pouched mammals. The tree-dwelling species has been ravaged by the effects of rising temperatures and heatwaves, which have caused widespread deforestation and fatal dehydration in koalas, according to the AKF. Only 41 of the koala’s 128 known habitats in federal environments have any of the animals left. If a new disease or genetic pathogen of any kind is introduced, surviving koalas will die off rapidly. Activists are begging local pols to step in. “I know the Australian public are concerned for the safety of koalas and are tired of seeing dead koalas on our roads,” says AKF chairman Deborah Tabart. “I am calling on the new prime minister after the May election to enact the Koala Protection Act (KPA) which has been written and ready to go since 2016.” There is hope: The Koala Protection Act is based on the US’s Bald Eagle Act, which was successful in rescuing America’s national symbol from the threatened species list. “The Bald Eagle Act was successful because there was political motive to ensure their icon did not go extinct,” says Tabart. “It is time for the koala to be afforded the same respect.”

And if you were a fan of Air Supply:

(After being turned down for a job as a consumer reporter's assistant because of her age) Rose Nylund: You can't write me off just because I'm not 30-something. I AM the battered consumer, I drive a Gremlin for God's sake.

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I'd be more impressed if you said it was a Transformer.

The long-awaited climax is tonight.

Marcus D'Amico (born 4 December 1965) is a film, television and stage actor. D'Amico was born in Germany to an American father and a British mother, and was brought up in the United Kingdom. D'Amico has stated a preference for stage acting and did not reprise the role of Michael "Mouse" Tolliver in the 1998 sequel, More Tales of the City. The role was recast with Paul Hopkins (who also appeared in the third installment, Further Tales of the City in 2001). According to the series' author, Armistead Maupin: "Despite the rumors, it is not true that Marcus D'Amico wasn't invited back because of issues surrounding his sexuality. The production team met Marcus and he expressed 'ambivalence' about returning to the role of Mouse. The director felt it was important to find someone who would enthusiastically embrace the role." However, he has referred to his past work on the Tales of the City miniseries as "Exhausting, enlightening and challenging". When asked about fears of typecasting after appearing in the stageplay Angels in America and in the Tales of the City TV series, D'Amico stated in 2003, "I did get typecast in gay roles but it now no longer worries me."