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What happens when an Orthodox woman comes out as gay By 19, Sara – nee Malka – Glass got everything an ultra-religious Jewish woman from the insular Borough Park neighborhood in Brooklyn could want. She’s married a God-fearing man and became a mother – her “true purpose” in life – while settling into the Hasidic enclave of Lakewood, NJ. After growing up in a “Fiddler on the Roof”-style home among five sisters, she externally looked the part of the perfectly pious: modest wig, covered collarbone and kneecaps, prayer book permanently stashed in purse – but all was not well. Between mining kosher cookbooks for gourmet recipes to please her emotionally unavailable husband, Malka unsuccessfully ignored an inconvenient truth: that despite her commitment to Judaism, she was a closeted lesbian who’d broken off a torrid affair with an equally religious woman just before her wedding. “My devotion to God and my deep, well-tended fear of his wrath didn’t leave much room for choice,” Glass writes in her new memoir, “Kissing Girls on Shabbat.” Her story is one of a woman trapped – in a loveless, arranged marriage, by the rules of her own faith, and by the self-denial she struggled with for years. Her anemic sex education consisted of a lesson involving a tube of toothpaste and “bendy toy” that raised more questions than answers as she lay with the stranger she happened to be her spouse. She was soon drowning deeper in a dire situation – burying burning secrets, both from herself and her cloistered world – while juggling two children in an increasingly untenable marriage. Once her controlling husband finally granted her a religious divorce, Glass writes that she was 24 and already had “ruined my own life. Forgive me, I begged of God.” Cognizant that one perceived slip-up would cost her her children, Glass forced herself to date men suitable for marriage. But after 13 years of “living in fear” and leading a “double life,” it was over — Glass won custody of her children with help from a group that supports ultra-Orthodox who left the community. She remains committed to this purpose today.

ANOTHER PIECE OF 20TH-CENTURY AMERICANA BITES THE DUST: Tupperware shuts down only remaining US plant, moves to Mexico as over 100 workers laid off

Dear Abby: My husband and I have a friend, “Sophie,” who is cheating on her husband of 25 years. Of course, this is not our business. But now, unbeknownst to her husband, she has incorporated her lover into their everyday life. Her lover is from India and is also married. Sophie is now obsessed with all things Indian — wearing saris, dancing in her lover’s dance troupe and wearing henna all over her body. My husband and I are involved in a small business with Sophie and her husband, and I’m growing more uncomfortable by the day as she constantly confides to me about her and her lover’s sex life, addictions, how she’s pursued him, etc. I told her she’s playing with fire. Now I remain silent, hoping she’ll stop. Meanwhile, she’s started a new business that has incorporated him into her life on a daily basis. We love Sofie’s husband. He’s a good and trustworthy man. I absolutely will never be the one to tell him what’s going on, but we need to get away from her. Without hurting the husband, what explanation can we give for stepping away on a business and personal level? Because he WILL ask why. He’s a kind and compassionate man who feels very close to both of us. Any gentle suggestions? — Knows Too Much Dear Knows: Start by making yourself and your husband less available to socialize with these people. If Sophie continues to confide in you, tell her you do not approve and do not want to hear another word about her affair. BLACKMAILING SOPHIE. You may not have to worry about keeping mum around the husband because, sooner or later, he is going to catch on to the fact that something is going on AND YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BLACKMAIL HER. Because you did not mention how closely tied your financial interests are with Sophie and her husband, I will assume you are not solely dependent upon it. That is why you and your husband should consider te KIlling Sophie’s husband that “considering the state of the economy,” your financial picture has changed, and you will need to relinquish your interest in the business. Your attorney can help you with IF YOU GET CAUGHT DOING this. Dear Abby: I have an identical twin who lives in a different state. I am married; she never has been. At 62, she still demands that I live my life her way. I love her, but I’m an adult. I live by my own rules. She seems enraged that I don’t think and behave the same way she does. By the way, she works from home and sets her own schedule. I work in a call center. I would appreciate your input. — Likes My Freedom in Iowa Dear Likes: At 62, you are entitled to live your life exactly as you wish. So is your sister. You may be identical, but this does not mean you must think alike. Perhaps the next time your twin unloads on you, you should remind her of that. WHAT IS IT ABOUT IOWA THAT MAKES IDENTICAL TWIN SISTERS NOT GET ALONG? ARE ONE OR BOTH OF YOU AN ADVICE COLUMNIST?

Firm co-founded by Milwaukee Bucks’ billionaire co-owner wants to save Red Lobster from bankruptcy A Wall Street investment firm co-founded by billionaire Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Wesley Edens could swoop in to save Red Lobster from bankruptcy, according to a report. Fortress Investment Group, the $48 billion private equity firm that specializes in rehabilitating distressed businesses, is the most likely company that is expected to take charge of the struggling casual dining chain as it looks to climb out of Chapter 11, according to Bloomberg News. Executives at Fortress, which was founded by Edens, Rob Kauffman and Randal Nardone, are poring over Red Lobster’s books in an attempt to figure out why its restaurants are failing, Bloomberg News reported. Fortress, which already holds a large chunk of Red Lobster’s debt, is also reportedly mapping out a strategy for the restaurant chain’s comeback by identifying which regions and demographics would best support a revival of its popularity. Edens is no longer co-chair of the company. The firm is particularly keen on shedding Red Lobster’s onerous lease agreements that have put a major dent in its bottom line, according to Bloomberg News. Last month, Red Lobster, which previously boasted 550 locations, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after it shuttered 93 restaurants. Court filings revealed that the chain is in danger of shutting down an additional 135 restaurants if the company is unable to renegotiate the terms of its leases. The filings list 228 rejected leases that the company has flagged as money-losing propositions if they continue without adjustments, according to Restaurant Business. Edens also co-owns the Bucks, which features superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Take a byte Brave vet uses her Apple Watch to measure lion’s heart rate in wild video Wildlife veterinarians redefined “cat scan” after incredibly taking a lion’s pulse using the gadget.

Tyson Foods heir John Tyson busted on DWI rap

Zillow hacker lists couple’s home ‘for sale by owner’ for $10,200

ESPN News Services Jun 10, 2024, 06:23 PM ET Juan Soto is returning to the New York Yankees' lineup Monday night, serving as the designated hitter against the host Kansas City Royals, manager Aaron Boone said. Soto missed this weekend's series against the Dodgers as he dealt with left forearm inflammation. Aaron Judge, who started the Yankees' first 67 games, was given a night off from the lineup. Earlier Monday, Boone was named AL Player of the Week.

A 2 out, 2 run double by Mookie Betts in the 5th ended the streak tonight.

MORE TEXTS FROM ABROAD: on a side board they had "MLB101" explaining rules as it happened. "What is a HBP?" "What is the bullpen?" "What is a ground rule double?" My favorite was "What is a K" "What is a backwards K?" Another cool thing here. Because UK is really pushing "green" standards and recycling under King Charles all the new soda, water and drink bottles, regardless of size, have the caps connected so the whole container get recycled as one piece.

Best line of the season (as delivered by Keegan-Michael Key): You're oddly persistent... and persistently odd.

With rancor over rising fast food prices at an all time high, it’s easy to forget that not all states are California or New York. Yes, it’s true, for example, that McDonald’s prices have nearly tripled in a decade in at least some cases, but in some parts of the country, you might hardly notice. That’s according to a new study released by online coupon platform BravoDeal, examining which states pay the least for their quick service favorites — and which states pay the most. Researchers chose four well-known menu items at four of the most popular chains — the McDonald’s Big Mac, a medium cheese pizza fom Domino’s, a chicken sandwich at Chick-fil-A and a combo from Taco Bell, before digging in to find the statewide average price paid for each, Eat This, Not That! reported. Three states in the Deep South topped the list of the lowest prices, with Mississippi taking the number one spot for affordability. Magnolia Staters, for example, pay an average of $2.99 for the classic sandwich from Chick-fil-A — far, far below the $6.99 being charged in some NYC stores. Want a Big Mac in Biloxi? That’ll be an average of $3.91 — much cheaper than the $8.09 found at a McD’s in Massachusetts earlier this year. Taco Bell lovers in Mississippi pay an average of $5.67 for a combo meal, data showed — in Alaska, you’ll pay just over $7 on average, possibly much more than that. And finally, Domino’s — that medium cheese pie averages around $13.49 in the Gulf Coast state, while Seattleites might pay up to $16.99. Arkansas and Alabama were number two and three on the cheapest states list, with Nebraska and Kentucky rounding out the top five. And while the weather might be heaven, fast food prices are rather hellish in Hawaii, dubbed the most expensive state. There, a Domino’s pizza averaged $18.99, a Big Mac $5.31, a Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich for $4.06 and a Taco Bell combo for $7.70. New York took the number two spot on the list, with a $14.49 average for the pizza, $5.23 for the burger, $4 for the chicken sandwich and $7.58 for the Taco Bell combo. New Jersey ranked number three, followed by California at number four and Maryland at number five. The Golden State has been getting an outsized amount of attention over its fast food prices, as the minimum wage for workers in the sector rocketed to $20/hour. “Hawaii’s position as the most expensive state comes as no surprise, given its remote island location, which drives up the costs of goods due to transportation expenses,” Marco Farnararo, CEO and co-founder of Bravo Savings Network told the outlet. “However, what’s really interesting is the variety of price ranges we see elsewhere. From wallet-friendly Mississippi to the slightly more expensive areas such as California and New York, it’s eye-opening for anyone who loves a quick takeaway.” https://nypost.com/2024/06/07/lifestyle/these-states-have-the-cheapest-and-most-expensive-fast-food/

An unusual tropical seabird, not typically found in the US, has taken up residence in the hills of southern Indiana. A juvenile Sula leucogaster, a species commonly known as a brown booby, was spotted Monday diving into the lake at Spring Mill State Park in Mitchell to catch fish by the park’s interpretive naturalist, Wade LaHue. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources said because the bird is a juvenile, he has different colorations than an adult bird. “This species is not normally found in the United States, let alone Indiana,” said assistant state ornithologist Amy Kearns, noting that the bird had wandered naturally out of its normal range. The recent brown booby sighting marks only the second time in the state. The initial documented sighting took place on a private lake in Zionsville in May 2019, and the bird remained for less than a day. Wildlife officials said the current bird has been staying close to the Lakeview Activity Center at the park, where it has been fishing and resting on fallen trees and the newly constructed floating dock. Park staff have requested that visitors give the special bird ample space to rest and feed, ensuring its well-being and eventual return to its ocean home. “It could leave at any time,” Kearns said.

https://nypost.com/2024/06/07/real-estate/london-unit-lists-for-rent-in-post-written-by-landlords-cats/ Finding a reasonably priced rental in pricey London can be a Herculean task. So when a listing recently popped up asking just $1,272 a month, it caught a lot of attention. But there’s a catch — a “cat-ch,” so to speak. This peculiar offer has surfaced on Facebook, in which a homeowner is seeking a working professional or a student to share a ground-floor flat in the Kensal Green neighborhood. The twist? The new tenant will sleep in the living room and care for two cats. The ad, amusingly written from the cats’ perspective, describes a cozy setup: “We are a couple of cats that live in a large one-bedroom ground floor flat with a private garden on a quiet street in a great location with great access.” The playful ad continues, “We live with a lovely couple of humans that take care of us, they think the place is theirs, but it’s ours.” The ad explains that the living room, which will be the tenant’s domain, has high ceilings, a single bed and a couch that can be converted into a double bed. There’s also a desk for those who work from home. Shared amenities include a bathroom, a dining room and a kitchen. The cats’ “voice” in the ad adds a touch of humor: “Like we said, the male never uses it, so it is your private space which we only hope you’ll be cool to let us cats hang in there if we choose sometimes.” Reactions online have been mixed, ranging from amusement to disbelief. A tweet by @EloiseHndy showcasing the ad has garnered more than a million views. “If you didn’t already know that the London rental scene is the wild west, here is a post written in the voice of two cats, offering someone the chance to sleep in a living room for £1,000 a month,” she wrote. Commenters have voiced their surprise and skepticism. “It starts with ‘we are two cats’ and somehow only gets worse from there,” one person remarked. Another questioned the practicality: “How private is private if the cats are in there? Is the door always open or does the living room door have a cat flap?” Despite the odd setup, some pointed out that the price isn’t entirely unreasonable by London standards. “£1,000 all-inclusive for a large and airy room in London is nowhere near as shocking as you think,” one commenter noted. Still, the ad has left many wondering about the lengths they would go to find affordable housing in one of the world’s most expensive cities.

The billionaire owner of the Chicago Cubs is on a mission to rename a small Wyoming town where he plans to build a 56-acre high-end resort to the criticism and ire of the locals. Joe Ricketts, the TD Ameritrade founder and patriarch of his family that purchased the MLB team in 2009, hopes to change Bondurant, Wyoming to Little Jackson Hole. Ricketts, 82, has been on a recent push to build a 56-acre high-end resort on his 1,300-acre Jackson Fork Ranch property, according to the Cowboy State Daily. Homestead Resort, the proposed name for Ricketts’ retreat, was described as a “premium resort experience with a mission-driven focus on protecting, preserving and enjoying the natural beauty of the Hoback region,” the newspaper reported. During a dinner several years ago, the former stockbroker chairman pitched his idea to rename the small town Little Jackson Hole as an homage to Davey Jackson, an American pioneer and explorer with several locations in the valley named after him. The seven-course meal where Ricketts first floated the idea included “swag bags” for all guests. The billionaire released a study where he wanted to examine the location name “JacksonLittle Hole” along with other variants including Little Jackson Hole. “It also was to provide authoritative documentation of the usage of ‘Jackson’s Little Hole’ within the geographical area known today as Bondurant, Wyoming,” the study said. Bondurant had a population of 152, according to a 2022 census. The research found Jackson had two favorite hunting spots in the valley – Jackson’s (Big) Hole and Jackson’s Little Hole. Jackson Hole is known for its upscale ski resorts, campgrounds and picturesque views — bordered by the jagged peaks of the Tetons. Ricketts believes the name change would make the area more marketable, based on name recognition for those who already travel to the area. The suggestion irked some citizens of the small town, which sits in Sublette County, 40 miles southeast of Grand Teton National Park, who are angered by Rickett’s proposal for a tourist destination in the community. “About 75% of the people all got up and left the dinner right then,” Pat Burroughs said. “They left the gift bags on the table and just walked out.” “We are Bondurant,” she said firmly. “This is the Upper Hoback.” Burroughs added that the change from Bondurant could bring confusion for delivery services. “One gentleman even had trouble getting his medication,” the furious resident said. “He kept telling them he lives in Bondurant, but they were looking for someone in Little Jackson Hole.” “It’s totally infuriating,” Burroughs said. Richard Pearson, who claims to be the oldest lifelong resident of the Hoback Basin Valley, said the privacy of the community will vanish. “I hate to see the change that this is going to bring to the private people who live in this valley,” Pearson told the newspaper. “You know, it’s going to be a completely different world in a few years once this, once everything gets going.” Pearson complained that Ricketts had been buying several lands to add to his power to get the name change. “He’s bought several places around here,” Pearson said. “It’s just like a cancer. He’s just sucking everything up. Anything that becomes available, he’s buying it.” Apart from his Jackson Fork Ranch property, Ricketts recently purchased the White Pine Ski and Summer Resort, a 363-acre resort near Pinedale, 54 miles from Bondurant. Last month he finalized a deal to buy the High Country Suites in Pinedale, according to the Cowboy State Daily. Ricketts had said he wanted to ensure White Pine remains a “strong part of the community, and continues the tradition of serving local residents.” the newspaper reported. https://nypost.com/2024/06/08/us-news/billionaire-chicago-cubs-owner-joe-ricketts-facing-backlash-for-trying-to-rename-wyoming-town/