A new survey finds that Californians get the best sleep in America.

- And that my friends is why the song is called “California Dreamin’” and not “Dreamin’ in Melvindale’”.

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A Milwaukee woman who went looking for her missing dog, found him a mile away - hanging out at a bar with her husband who was drinking with a bunch of his friends.

- I think I know who slept in the dog house that night and it wasn’t the Dog.

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A study finds that our minds and bodies actively fight Weight Loss Programs promoted every January… and Experts in psychology and nutrition say that giving yourself grace — and giving up the diet mentality altogether — may be the best way to make this a good year.

- In other words… Everyone gets a “DIET PARTICIPATION TROPHY”!

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Meanwhile… research has found that nearly 2 in 5 children and adolescents in China are expected to be “Overweight” or “Obese” by 2030 if current trends continue.

- In order to do their part, Apple has already switched to “Reduced-Sugar Juice Boxes” for the kids in the Break Room at the iPhone Factories.

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The new trailer for “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” introduces a new era of Scientist- Heroes facing a supernatural threat capable of causing a second Ice Age.

- So you can either pay $9.95 to go see that in the theater… or you can turn on TV and get lectured about it by Activists on Roadways and at Museums like we see on TV everyday for FREE.

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Tom Selleck opened up about the upcoming conclusion of Blue Bloods during a new interview with TV Insider. He said, “an awful lot of people aren't ready to say goodbye”.

- I don’t watch the show regularly… but I do really enjoy it when I see it. Sorry to see it go. Luckily, we’ll still be able to see Tom on those Reverse Mortgage Commercials!

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RIP… Chita Rivera… the two-time Tony winning Broadway actress, singer & dancer who starred in “West Side Story”, “Chicago” & “Kiss of the Spider Woman” has died following a brief illness. She was 91.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Thursday!

-Dick