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Black America Web
3 days ago
- Health
- Black America Web
Oh, Rats! Is Your State Vulnerable For Indoor Pests?
Source: Alexander Pytskiy / Getty He's a cute little critter, ain't he? Well, maybe not so much. The above stock photo of a modelesque mouse with a humanlike smirk that calls to mind Stuart Little is unfortunately a sign for high alarm across America following a new report from Home Gnome that gives insight into the most vulnerable states for indoor pests in 2025. For a detailed reminder on what you're going up against this season, take a look below at a deep dive that PBS did last month during the start of spring cleaning: RELATED: Spring Cleaning for Your Finances—Rubber Gloves Not Required According to research provided by Home Gnome, the usual suspects are still the ones to watch out for. Rats have a population exceeding 10 million in at least four states, mosquitoes have over 50 species making rounds throughout 34 states, over 400 spider species are crawling through 11 different states and when it comes to flea & tick season, well, that simply never ends in 12 states. Take a look at a better breakdown below, via Home Gnome : 'From 9-inch centipedes crawling through Hawaiian homes to 20 million rats roaming New York, America's pest problem is bigger (and weirder) than you think. In 2025, Florida takes the top spot for indoor infestations, but states like bat-friendly Texas, Georgia, and Arizona aren't far behind, thanks to mosquito swarms, aggressive termites, and creepy crawlies hiding in walls, attics, and closets.' If you're living in any of the states listed below, you can breathe a little bit easier. It's worth noting that a high risk rank actually correlates to a lower overall score on the scale of infestation probability: 50. Alaska – 17.58 (Risk Rank: 50 ) 49. Wyoming – 23.01 ( Risk Rank: 49 ) 48. Idaho – 23.11 ( Risk Rank: 41 ) 47. North Dakota – 25.53 ( Risk Rank: 47 ) 46. Montana – 26.03 ( Risk Rank: 46 ) 45. Hawaii – 27.46 ( Risk Rank: 48 ) 44. Maine – 30.36 ( Risk Rank: 43 ) 43. Vermont – 31.09 ( Risk Rank: 45 ) 42. Oregon – 31.15 ( Risk Rank: 40 ) 41. South Dakota – 31.34 ( Risk Rank: 42 ) 40. Utah – 32.21 ( Risk Rank: 31 ) 39. Nevada – 33.70 ( Risk Rank: 28 ) 38. New Mexico – 34.51 ( Risk Rank: 21 ) 37. New Hampshire – 35.25 ( Risk Rank: 44 ) 36. Washington – 35.28 ( Risk Rank: 37 ) 35. Oklahoma – 35.75 ( Risk Rank: 25 ) 34. Arizona – 36.64 ( Risk Rank: 12 ) 33. Delaware – 36.68 ( Risk Rank: 39 ) 32. Colorado – 36.87 ( Risk Rank: 30 ) 31. Arkansas – 37.31 ( Risk Rank: 22 ) 30. West Virginia – 38.52 ( Risk Rank: 36 ) 29. Kansas – 38.91 ( Risk Rank: 32 ) 28. Minnesota – 39.59 ( Risk Rank: 34 ) 27. Michigan – 40.36 ( Risk Rank: 33 ) 26. Tennessee – 40.40 ( Risk Rank: 18 ) As for the rest of you, we will not be gatekeeping this information in the least bit. Below you'll find the 25 states (from greatest risk to least) when it comes to the most vulnerable in America for indoor pest infestation. You can head over to Home Gnome for the state-by-state specifics. Good luck! Keep scrolling to see if your state is vulnerable for indoor pests in 2025: Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
News.com.au
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Former child star Jonathan Lipnicki's heartbreaking admission
Former child star Jonathan Lipnicki is dissatisfied with the state of his career — but he still has options. 'To be quite honest, I said no to about five movies in the last year,' the Jerry Maguire star, 34, shared in a new interview with People, published this week. Lipnicki admitted that he is relying on his faith to 'turn this ship around' so that he lands acting projects that better align with what he wants. 'I pray every night for clarity on where I need to go, and I'm confident the best is yet to come for me,' the Stuart Little star continued. 'And I think you just have to believe that.' He added, 'If you're going to pursue this, you're doing yourself a disservice not to dream big.' Although he is not completely fulfilled career-wise, Lipnicki said he thinks it's 'totally fine' to think that. 'Everything we're doing in this life is nearly impossible,' the star said. 'This is the thing I want to do for the rest of my life, and I think you just have to believe it's going to happen and do everything in your power to take action in the right direction.' Lipnicki recently acted in a TV show titled The Joe Schmo Show — where he plays a fictionalised, egotistical version of himself — and he considered that a 'step in the right direction,' as it challenged him. 'As an actor growing up in this industry, you want to be on your best behaviour, and I got to be on my worst,' he said. 'There was something empowering about that in a weird way.' Lipnicki's trajectory from child stardom has been a journey. In 2017, he confessed his peers had bullied him because they considered him a 'has-been.' He suffered from anxiety and depression as a result. 'I was told I was a has-been and would never book a job again,' the 'Little Vampire' star wrote in an emotional post via Instagram at the time. 'I was made to feel like garbage every day of middle school to the point where I had a panic attack every night before school, because I wondered how I would get through the next day.' He said the mean behaviour continued into high school, which he found to be 'humiliating.' However, Lipnicki reflected at the time, 'I am grateful for the amazing life I have and I hope I can pass on that it DOES get better.'
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Stuart Little actor Jonathan Lipnicki opens up about struggles amid hopes for best yet to come
Jonathan Lipnicki , once a beloved child actor known for his roles in Stuart Little and Jerry Maguire has shared reflections on the ups and downs of his acting journey. Now 34, Lipnicki admitted that his adult acting career has not unfolded the way he envisioned. #Operation Sindoor Live Updates| From Sindoor to showdown? Track Indo-Pak conflict as it unfolds India hits Lahore's Air Defence Radars in proportionate response Pakistan tried to hit military targets in these 15 Indian cities, New Delhi thwarts strikes The actor, who also starred in The Little Vampire , told People magazine that he is alright even though he is not at the stature he wanted to be. From child star to adult actor Lipnicki shot to fame at just five years old when he starred alongside Tom Cruise and Renée Zellweger in the 1996 hit film Jerry Maguire. He later won hearts as George in 1999 Stuart Little and played key roles in The Little Vampire and Like Mike . However, making the leap from child star to adult actor has been challenging. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cirangrang: Beautiful New Senior Apartments with Two Bedrooms Senior Apartments | Search Ads Search Now Undo Lipnicki admitted that he is fine with not being where he wanted to be career-wise. He wants to be acting for the rest of his life. The actor added one must keep faith and do everything in their power to act in the right direction. Also Read : New York, Massachusetts, Texas could face heavy showers, flash floods; predicts weather forecast Live Events Facing rejection and making careful choices The Stuart Little actor stepped back from the spotlight during his high school. While away, he trained in acting and took on several independent films and stage roles. Despite this, many of his adult projects went unnoticed. He reflected on having good moments since he returned to acting after becoming an adult but lamented that no one has seen them. He further mentioned becoming more careful about the roles he chooses. In fact, Lipnicki revealed he has turned down five movie offers in the past year, while he's determined to change things around. He prays for clarity every night and on where he needs to go. Finding a new direction with comedy and producing Earlier this year, Lipnicki broke out of his shell in TBS's The Joe Schmo Show , a satirical prank show where he stars as a hyper-inflated, self-absorbed version of himself. Apart from acting, Lipnicki has started producing , aiming to shape his career more proactively. Despite the rocky path, he has remained optimistic. Viewers can see Lipnicki on The Joe Schmo Show , which airs Tuesdays on TBS. Also Read : Liam Payne left behind $32.3 million fortune without a will – Here's how it will be distributed now FAQs What is Jonathan Lipnicki's most recent project? Lipnicki now appears on TBS's The Joe Schmo Show, a sitcom prank show in which he appears as a fictionalized version of himself. Has Jonathan Lipnicki given up on acting? No, Lipnicki is still dedicated to acting and has also ventured into producing. He declares he's set on making wise decisions and thinks "the best is yet to come."
New York Post
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Jerry Maguire' child star Jonathan Lipnicki reveals heartbreaking life update: ‘I pray every night'
Former child actor Jonathan Lipnicki's career didn't go in the direction he wanted. Lipnicki rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s for his film roles in 'Jerry Maguire,' 'Like Mike,' 'Stuart Little' and its sequel, and his TV role in 'Dawson's Creek.' But in a new interview with People, Lipnicki revealed his career has taken a devastating career in adulthood. 12 Jonathan Lipnicki at the 2nd Jewish Media in NYC in Nov. 2024. Getty Images for JITC Hollywood Bureau 12 Jonathan Lipnicki. Jonathan Lipnicki/Instagram 'It's totally fine to say I'm not where I want to be career-wise,' Lipnicki said, which he's 'all right' with for now. 'Everything we're doing in this life is nearly impossible,' he continued. 'This is the thing I want to do for the rest of my life, and I think you just have to believe it's going to happen and do everything in your power to take action in the right direction.' 12 Jonathan Lipnicki in 'Stuart Little 2.' ©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection 12 Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise with Jonathan Lipnicki at the 'Jerry Maguire' in 1996. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images 12 Jonathan Lipnicki on 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' in 1997. NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images The 'Little Vampire' star acknowledged that his adult career has been 'half-and-half where there are some things that were really good and nobody saw them.' He said that while he's had no 'regrets' he's much more 'careful' about the roles he chooses today. 12 Jonathan Lipnicki in a photo from Nov. 2024. Jonathan Lipnicki/Instagram 12 Jonathan Lipnicki in 'The Little Vampire' in 2000. ©New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett Collection 'To be quite honest, I said no to about five movies in the last year,' Lipnicki shared. 'I just really want to turn this ship around.' The actor added, 'And I pray every night for clarity on where I need to go, and I'm confident the best is yet to come for me. And I think you just have to believe that. If you're going to pursue this, you're doing yourself a disservice not to dream big.' 12 Tom Cruise and Jonathan Lipnicki in a scene from 'Jerry Maguire.' Getty Images 12 Jonathan Lipnicki in the CBS TV series 'Meego.' CBS via Getty Images 12 Rollo Weeks, Jonathan Lipnicki in 'Little Vampire.' ©New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett Collection In the last few years, Lipnicki has been in several short films that weren't popular. He also starred in the 2024 slasher film 'Camp Pleasant Lake' which has a 20% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. His latest gig on the prank series 'The Joe Schmo Show' was 'outside his comfort zone' and 'a step in the right direction,' Lipnicki told People. 12 Jonathan Lipnicki in 2024's 'Camp Pleasant Lake.' Courtesy Everett Collection 'As an actor growing up in this industry, you want to be on your best behavior, and I got to be on my worst,' he shared. Lipnicki famously played Renée Zellweger's son in 1996's 'Jerry Maguire,' starring alongside Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Kelly Preston, Jay Mohr, Bonnie Hunt and Regina King. 12 Jonathan Lipnicki at the 'Jerry Maguire' premiere in New York in 1996. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images He also starred as the eldest Little son in the 1999 'Stuart Little' movie and the 2002 sequel. On 'Dawson's Creek,' Lipnicki played Buzz Thompson, a 9-year-old who is abandoned by his father and becomes mentored by Pacey (Joshua Jackson).
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Iconic child star Jonathan Lipnicki shares heartbreaking career update after costarring with Tom Cruise
The beloved child star Jonathan Lipnicki gave a dispiriting update on the status of his career in a new interview. Lipnicki, 34, is best known for going toe-to-toe with star Tom Cruise in the Oscar-winning blockbuster Jerry Maguire (1996). 'I had some really good things that happened when I was younger,' the former child actor admitted while speaking with People. But he described a bumpy road to becoming a successful adult actor, even after he recently attempted a career comeback. 'It's totally fine to say I'm not where I want to be career-wise,' he said, adding that he's 'all right' with the state of his career at the moment. 'Everything we're doing in this life is nearly impossible.' Lipnicki called acting 'the thing I want to do for the rest of my life,' and said, 'I think you just have to believe it's going to happen and do everything in your power to take action in the right direction.' Lipnicki followed up his star-making turn in Jerry Maguire with a major supporting parts in Stuart Little (1999) and Stuart Little 2 (2002) — which featured the voice of Michael J. Fox as the eponymous mouse — as well as a role in 2002's Like Mike, among other films. However, his output in the 2000s slowed to a trickle as he took time off from acting to make high school his primary focus. Afterward, he devoted himself more seriously to his craft by taking acting classes, which he called the 'best thing' he could have done for his career. Since honing his acting skills, Lipnicki has largely nabbed roles in small independent films, as opposed to the big-budget, major studio releases that he primarily appeared in as a child. He also diversified his acting work by starting to take on stage roles around LA, and more recently he has begun working behind the camera as a producer. He managed to develop an enviable physique in recent years thanks to mixed martial arts (MMA) training, as his family owns a company that promotes MMA fights. However, he has resisted the temptation to pursue MMA fighting headlong, as acting seems to still be his overriding passion. He has been wildly prolific since focusing again on acting. He had two films released in 2016, but in 20187 he appeared in a whopping six features and one short film. Since then, he has appeared in just one or two films per year, aside from a fallow period in the first years of the Covid-19 pandemic. He appeared earlier this year on the TBS comedy series The Joe Schmo Show, in which people are pranked into thinking they're appearing on a reality show — even though it's fake. Lipnicki said he enjoyed playing an ego-driven version of himself; seen on The Joe Schmo Show Lipnicki said his guest appearance on the TBS revival of The Joe Schmo Show — in which people are misled into believing they are appearing on a fake reality series — has now become one of the things he is most 'proud' of. He plays himself on the show, but in name only, as his character is a comical, ego-driven version of the former child star. The actor said the show, which forced him to get outside of his 'comfort zone,' is a 'step in the right direction' for his career. Although the most in-demand actors tend to be those who are most professional on set, Lipnicki enjoyed getting a chance to be on his 'worst' behavior. 'There was something empowering about that in a weird way.' The longtime actor told People his career was now 'half-and-half' as an adult, with half of his projects being more forgettable, while he thought the other half were solid films — even though few people have seen them. Lipnicki was careful to say that he had 'no regrets' about other the films he has appeared in as an adult, but he also admitted that he needed to be 'careful' about what projects he signs on to going forward. He admitted to turning down around five films he was offered in the past year in order to focus more on quality projects. 'I just really want to turn this ship around,' he admitted. 'I pray every night for clarity on where I need to go, and I'm confident the best is yet to come for me,' Lipnicki continued. 'And I think you just have to believe that. If you're going to pursue this, you're doing yourself a disservice not to dream big.'
