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Sydney Sweeney is selling soap that contains her actual bathwater
Sydney Sweeney fans can now lather up with the actor's bathwater in a limited-edition soap made by men's natural body wash brand Dr. Squatch. The Emmy-nominated star, who rose to fame on the HBO series "Euphoria," appeared soaking in a bathtub in a viral Dr. Squatch commercial in October, inspiring the new product release. "You kept asking about my bathwater after the @drsquatch ad… so we kept it," Sweeney wrote in the caption of a joint Instagram post with the company announcing the product. "Sydney's Bathwater Bliss" will be available on the Dr. Squatch website for a limited time starting at 12 p.m. on June 6, selling at $8 a bar. The product's description says it is a "perfect combination of the two best places on the planet: The outdoors and Sydney Sweeney's bathtub." Made with sand, sea salt and shea butter, Sweeney's bathwater is listed as the "narrative element" on the ingredient list, which calls it "one of nature's fines aphrodisiacs." The soap's 'morning wood' scent blends pine, Douglas fir and earthy moss with a 'touch' of actress's bathwater. 'Why? Because y'all wouldn't stop asking,' the company stated in an Instagram post on Thursday announcing a giveaway of the product. The company also shared some "wild fan mail" they received from fans in on social media Friday, including requests for Sweeney's bathwater to water bonsai trees or use as eye drops. 'When your fans start asking for your bathwater, you can either ignore it, or turn it into a bar of Dr. Squatch soap,' the 27-year-old actor said in a release, NBC Washington reported. The product drew a mixed reaction from fans in her Instagram comments, with many criticizing the star's soap and calling it "disgusting," and others expressing their disbelief. The actress stood by her new soap in the release, calling it "weird in the best way" and an "unforgettable" product. "This bar is bizarre, unexpected, and meant to get guys thinking more deeply about what they're putting on their bodies," John Ludeke, senior vice president of global marketing for Dr. Squatch, said in the release.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Why This McDonald's Location Is Banning Customers Based On Their Age
While it's not uncommon for high-end restaurants to ban children, you wouldn't expect to see McDonald's jumping on the trend. But one McDonald's in Fairfax County, Virginia is doing just that. The restaurant banned customers under 21 after a group of teens started a fistfight at the location. A video shared with NBC Washington showed teens brawling while others egged them on. According to store staff and local customers, the latest fight was the final straw in a long string of incidents involving teens from the nearby Thomas Edison High School. Now, when customers try to enter the location, they will be greeted with a locked door and a printed sign that reads, "Due to repeated incidents of student violence, this McDonald's location is temporarily closed for dine-in service to anyone under 21 years of age. The decision was made to protect our staff, our guests, and our community." Adults wishing to dine at the location must ring a doorbell for an ID check before entering the restaurant. Kids are allowed as long as they're accompanied by an adult, and anyone can pick up mobile orders. Read more: 7 Fast Food Chains That Never Use Frozen Burger Patties & 5 That Do Older patrons clearly support the ban. "These kids are off the chain," one customer told NBC Washington. "They have no respect, no discipline." Another explained that the decision was a long time coming. "This has been slowly manifesting, probably over ten years," the patron told ABC 7News. The location has certainly seen its fair share of violence: In 2023, students from Thomas Edison High School were arrested after police responded to reports of gunshots in the bathroom. No one was injured, but the incident shook the community. However, the ban won't last forever. "We love being part of the Edison community and we value each and every customer," the owner explained in a statement. "This serves as a temporary fix as we work towards a long-term solution for all." The Fairfax location isn't the first to ban teens, though. A McDonald's in Brooklyn, New York instituted a similar ban in February after teens smashed windows and attacked a security guard. However, bans are rare, and kids and teens can still try offerings like the new McCrispy strips at the other 1,220 McDonald's locations in the United States. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout.
New York Post
14-05-2025
- New York Post
Virginia McDonald's bans customers under 21 from store after series of ‘student violence'
IDs are now required to buy a Big Mac. A Virginia McDonald's has banned customers under the age of 21 from entering its restaurant, which has been plagued by a rise in violence blamed on local high school students. The golden arches in Franconia, Va., one of several franchises in the area, made the age-restricting decision to protect its workers and rule-behaving guests from the ruthless teenagers at the nearby Thomas Edison High School. The McDonald's in Franconia, Virginia, banned guests under the age of 21 from entering its dining area after a series of violent incidents from the local high schoolers. Google Maps 'Due to the recent incidences of student violence, this McDonald's location is temporarily closed for dine-in service to anyone under 21 years of age,' a sign posted on the front doors read. The ban was implemented about a week after footage showing the out-of-control teens getting into a brawl inside the eatery surfaced. Several teenagers broke out into a fistfight and others danced on the tables as customers attempted to eat their food during the chaos, according to the video obtained by NBC Washington. Customers above 21 years old who want to enter the restaurant must ring a doorbell and be let inside by an employee. The store said it worked with Fairfax County Public Schools and the local law enforcement to determine the best policy to combat the unrest. 'We love being part of the Edison community and we value each and every customer,' the statement reads. A sign posted to the front door of the McDonald's announcing the change in policy next to a doorbell for customers over 21 to use to enter the store. ABC7 'We've enhanced our Franconia Road McDonald's security measures in an effort to promote a safe environment for our customers and staff,' the store said in a statement to the outlet. 'This policy was developed in partnership with local school officials with oversight from local law enforcement. This serves as a temporary fix as we work towards a long-term solution for all.' The policy is only in place Monday through Friday and no timeline was revealed on when it would be lifted. Customers and employees have called out the not-so-civilized behavior put on by the teens. 'These kids are off the chain. They have no respect, no discipline,' customers identified only as Stacey told NBC Washington. 'And it seem like how they acting, their parents are allowing them to act. 'Like we're sitting down eating, y'all smoking, y'all drinking, y'all cussing. Like, come on, y'all,' she added. The fed-up customer sided with the owners for the age-restricting policy, saying the unruly guests were hurting business by driving customers away Despite the 21-plus policy, parents and their children can still dine inside and an adult chaperon can bring up to four children with them. The Virginia policy follows in the footsteps of a Brooklyn-based McDonald's that enacted a similar age restriction policy. The fast-food joint at Nostrand and Flatbush Avenues began only allowing customers over 20 years old to enter its store. The February rule change, exclusively reported by The Post, came after a group of kids wearing ski masks swirled in after school and attacked a security guard, breaking a glass door. Store manager Amber Hussain said she saw a group of approximately 15 teens enter the store and wreak havoc on the business during her year at the restaurant. The hooligans are accused of 'trashing the store,' including throwing ice at customers, snatching bags of food from Uber drivers and smoking weed inside the restaurant.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
RadioShack Closes 1 of Its Last Locations But Plots a Comeback
An iconic store chain that reached its peak in the 1990s has closed one of its last-ever locations in the U.S., but it's plotting a comeback there. The chain is RadioShack, and its last location in Maryland has just closed for good. According to NBC Washington, the RadioShack was located in Prince Frederick and decided to close its doors in late April 2025 after its owner Michael King died. Although it may feel like a relic from the 1980s and 1990s, the RadioShack chain still has a website and sells products online and at some locations. Its website also says it remains successful in other countries. The Maryland store was "being liquidated" with all products half off, the television station reported, adding that some customers were distraught by the end of an era. 'I'm very sad; I'll start crying,' customer Joann Faber Tyrell said to the television station. The store lasted for more than 50 years, NBC Washington reported.. According to Maryland Matters, when King died in January, his son Edward King took over the store. The site noted that Radio Shack declared bankruptcy in 2015 and the Kings kept using the name but bought their products "from other wholesalers." 'It was fun while it lasted, but it's not the same anymore,' King said to Maryland Matters. 'I know my dad realized that.' He added: "It's the end of an era." RadioShack has only six "brick-and-mortar" stores left in the U.S., according to Taste of Country, although its website lists several dozen authorized dealers that can sell the company's products but don't operate under its name. The company's website lists seven stores still carrying the RadioShack name in the U.S.; they are in Woodstock, VA; Bozeman, MT; Brodheadsville, PA; Lenoir, NC; Newland, NC; Sevierville, TN; and Layton, UT. According to Fox40, RadioShack stores started to close stores in 2010, the "victim of changing tech trends and disruptive competitors like Amazon." In 2015, when the company filed for bankruptcy, it had 1,500 stores in the United States, Fox40 reported. In 2014, according to CNN, RadioShack had a whopping 5,200 stores. According to Venture Beat, RadioShack had more than 8,000 stores in 1999, its heyday. However, after a sale, the company is now plotting a comeback, Venture Beat reported in January 2025. The company says as much on its website. Its "new owner is pledging a comeback and is showcasing 380 products at CES, the big tech trade show in Las Vegas," the Venture Beat site reported. "RadioShack is an iconic American chain of consumer electronics stores since 1921. For over a century, RadioShack has been the go-to destination for tech, offering a wide range of products from innovative gadgets to essential electronic components," the company's' website says. "Unicomer Group acquired the RadioShack franchise in El Salvador in January 1998 with the vision of expanding it throughout Central America, the Caribbean with a presence in over 20 countries. This successful partnership allowed RadioShack to become the go-to destination for any tech needs in every country it operates, continuing its legacy of offering technology products and accessories to a wider audience," it adds. "Unicomer Group, through its affiliate Global Franchising Corporation (GFC), acquired RadioShack's intellectual property assets and domains in about 70 countries around the world, including the United States and Canada, Europe, and China," the website continued. RadioShack is trying to make a comeback, the company confirmed. "RadioShack is coming back in the US with an extensive product selection that ensures our customers they will find exactly what they need to carry on with day-to-day lives or transform their home and office. Our electronics range including: music and audio equipment, gaming equipment, business traveling products, dependable computer accessories and more," the website says.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
TikTok prank 'Chromebook Challenge' prompts warnings from schools after laptops are intentionally set on fire
Another dangerous TikTok challenge has prompted urgent warnings from school districts and law enforcement agencies nationwide, and led to a 15-year-old New Jersey student being charged with arson. The challenge, known as the "Chromebook Challenge," involves teens jamming objects like paper clips and pencils into the USB port of the laptop, causing them to short-circuit and, in some cases, catch fire. Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland said they have had up to 10 reported incidents, according to NBC Washington. "In addition to posing serious safety hazards, these actions can lead to costly repairs and disciplinary consequences," the district said in a statement. "We have seen a few incidents related to the Chromebook challenge in our district." The district said it has "informed our community about the risks." Other school districts have issued similar warnings. "This 'challenge' is reckless, dangerous, and has no place in our schools or homes,' the Scranton School District in Pennsylvania said in a Facebook post on Thursday. "There are reports from other districts who have had first-hand experiences with this trend which have led to evacuations and property damage. Let me be clear; we are taking this very seriously, and I am asking that parents/guardians work together to keep our students and our buildings safe." The Jefferson-Morgan School District in Pennsylvania said it has not had any incidents but wanted to make parents aware of the challenge "so we can work together to prevent it." "We ask for your support in talking with your child about the dangers of these types of social media challenges and the importance of using school technology responsibly," the district said in a Facebook post on Thursday. The district said students who participate in it will face disciplinary action "to the fullest extent outlined in our student handbook," which could include expulsion from school. In Oklahoma, Mid-Del Schools said the family of any student who participates in the challenge would be responsible for the $274 it costs to replace a damaged Chromebook. The student could also face "serious disciplinary consequences," the district said in a letter to the school community on Thursday. Hardin Junior High in Texas wrote on Facebook: "Please speak to your student(s) about this potential safety hazard and possible damage to HISD property. There are heavy consequences for any student attempting this. Families will incur costs for damages. The district can also seek possible legal action." Law enforcement agencies across the nation have also warned parents of the dangers of the challenge. "We want to emphasize the importance of educating students about the dangers associated with these acts," Maryland's acting state fire Marshal Jason Mowbray said in a statement. Authorities have documented multiple incidents that prompted emergency evacuations and disciplinary actions at schools across the state. "It is crucial that parents and educators work together to promote a culture of safety and responsibility regarding electronic devices," Mowbray said. Disciplinary and criminal investigations are currently underway at two Arizona schools. Bullhead City Middle School was briefly evacuated Thursday after a Chromebook started smoking and burning internally during class. The Bullhead City School District said in a Facebook post that the fire department and police "collected evidence" that shows the incident was connected to the TikTok challenge. The laptop was destroyed, and the desk it was sitting on was heavily damaged, the district said. The classroom where it happened could not be used for several hours because of the smell of burned metal and plastic. Six other Chromebooks were vandalized at Fox Creek Junior High School, according to the district. The students involved face possible disciplinary action and criminal charges, the Facebook post states. In New Jersey, a 15-year-old Belleville High School student was charged with third-degree arson and criminal mischief after allegedly setting a Chromebook on fire, reported. The incident prompted an evacuation of the school. The warnings come days after teenagers in Virginia said they were recording a ding-dong ditch prank for a TikTok video when a homeowner opened fire, killing an 18-year-old boy. This article was originally published on
