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Why You Should Avoid Using Drawers in Hotel Rooms
Depending on how long you plan to be in a hotel room probably depends on how you unpack. Longer stays most likely mean you'll try to make things more homey by completely unpacking your suitcases. Use of the closet, shelves, and dresser drawers are there for just this convenience. If...
Russo Brothers in Talks to Direct Next ‘Avengers’ Movies
After a long and exhaustive search, it seems Marvel has found the perfect people to direct the next two Avengers sequels: The guys who directed the last two Avengers sequels. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Anthony and Joe Russo are in “early talks” to direct Avengers 5 and Avengers 6. The Russos previously directed Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, most of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most successful films.
Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Residents Should Brace for More of These Menaces
The excessive rainfall, abundance of severe thunderstorms, and increased tornadic activity has made this summer one to remember for Tri-Staters. The weather has been as inconsistent as it's been wet, and with that comes an influx of creatures most of us vehemently despise. With all the rain, flooding, and humidity...
Andy Summers Still Has Regrets About the End of the Police
The Police had the biggest album of their career with Synchronicity and then it was all over. Guitarist Andy Summers says it's a familiar tale which led to the group's demise. "It's the typical process where you become incredibly famous and they throw all of this money at you and then the rot sets in," he laughs during a conversation with UCR. "It's very hard to stay away from that."
‘The Acolyte’: Every Season Finale Easter Egg and Secret
The finale of The Acolyte gave us the answers (and big cameos) we’ve been waiting for all season. But it was also an episode with some really important connections to Star Wars history, and it showed how this series has actually been setting up the events of the Star Wars prequels all along.
10 Highlights From the Rolling Stones’ ‘Hackney Diamonds’ Tour
On July 21, the Rolling Stones will perform the final show of their North American Hackney Diamonds Tour, a trek that has taken them across the continent over the course of just three months. If you were lucky enough to score tickets — more on luck and tickets down below...
Watch Krist Novoselic Guest With a Nirvana Tribute Band
The Portland, Oregon-based tribute band FooVana was joined by a special guest on Thursday evening at their show in Vancouver, Washington: original Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic. "Get down here to Georgie's Garage and Grill! Show's about to start! Oh yeah that's right... Somebody else is here!!!" the band wrote on...
Iowans, Get Your Cameras Out To Capture Iowa’s Glory And Win
You can add prize-winning photographer to your list of accomplishments!. Besides the plentiful road construction signs, there really are some beautiful points to capture on your camera roll in Iowa. The Coalition To Support Iowa Farmers is looking for just those. They're having a photo contest that has 3 categories...
The Internet Discovers That Hello Kitty Isn’t Actually a Cat
The world will never be viewed the same way... Hello Kitty is not a cat, she's actually a girl. Despite it being public knowledge for several years, thousands of people just discovered that the beloved Sanrio character is actually a little girl and she even owns a cat, Charmmy. The...
Man Swims in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom River: WATCH
A man went to the extreme to beat the Florida heat by jumping into the Magic Kingdom river and swimming a lap to the other side. While some days are nearing the triple digit temperatures in Kissimmee, one man took it to an extreme by managing to jump into the Rivers of America at Walt Disney World Resort. He managed to evade capture for the few minutes it took to swim from Tom Sawyer's Island to the dock by Big Thunder Mountain.
Did Jack White Secretly Release a New Album?
Jack White appears to have released a new album — but so far it's only appeared as an unlabeled LP in the bags of Third Man Records shoppers around the world. A post on White's subreddit tipped fans off to the new release, which follows a pair of 2022 albums, Fear of the Dawn and Entering Heaven Alive. The post included a picture of a record in a plain white sleeve, with a white label emblazoned with the words "No Name" in blue.
Employee Refuses to Give up Shifts for ‘Always Broke’ Co-Worker
A woman on Reddit is explaining why she is refusing to give up shifts to her co-worker despite the co-worker always needing money. "I (21f) am a college student home for the summer. I work at a restaurant as a server. I started here when I was 16 as a hostess. I have a coworker (29f) who is fairly new, so she only gets 2-3 shifts per week. She knew this would be the case when she was hired. Our manager gives more shifts to those with seniority (unless of course we ask for less). Anyway, this woman is constantly complaining about her financial situation. She complains about not getting enough shifts. She also complains about not getting scheduled for busy shifts, which isn’t necessarily true. She always works at least one weekend night which of course is our busiest time. She picks up extra shifts for people when someone wants the day off which is nice of her, but it’s getting to the point where she expects it, and she’s putting people in awkward situations," she begins.
Hear Abbey Cone’s New Single ‘I Hate Springsteen’
Abbey Cone repeatedly claims to hate Bruce Springsteen on her newest single, but the truth is she's really just trying to convince herself she's not heartbroken. You can see the video for Cone's "I Hate Springsteen" below. The single's artwork finds her recreating the famous front cover from Springsteen's 1984 album Born in the U.S.A.
Three Smart Reasons Birds Love Sitting on Power Lines
Atop those telephone and power lines our feathered friends love to perch. Sometimes we see just a couple, other times flocks upon flocks gather. It kind of reminds us of Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 horror movie, The Birds. So what's up with these power lines? Our flying friends are taking advantage...
Three Sensational Smells That Create a No-Fly Zone for Mosquitoes
As the season of the most dangerous and deadly animal on the planet continues, it's amazing how simple things help keep it away. When it comes to fighting those mosquito attacks, bug spray is the last thing most of us want during an outdoor gathering with friends and family. Hiking and camping are fine but when we spend so much time outside, it's nice to know there are pleasant smells we can take advantage of.
Woman Tells 89-Year-Old Grandma She Won’t Cry at Her Funeral, But Did She Deserve It?
A woman on Reddit is sharing the reason why she will not being crying at the funeral of her 89-year-old grandma. She prefaces her story by saying that she and her grandma have never really had a good or bad relationship. "My grandma and me never really had a particularly...
Mass Tech Outage Causes Delays at Iowa Airports
One of the most frustrating moments as a working adult is finding out that your computer or device needs some sort of system update. If you thought those weren't annoying enough, many Iowans woke up today to a pesky tech issue that put a wrench in their plans. What Exactly...
Travel Influencer Aanvi Kamdar Dead at 27
Aanvi Kamdar has died. She was 27. Kamdar passed away on July 16, when she was on a trip with friends. According to The Economic Times, the travel influencer was visiting the Kumbhe waterfall, located 80 miles south of Mumbai. During the trip she fell into a gorge while trying to capture videos for Instagram local police confirmed to the news outlet.
We Genuinely Cannot Stop Laughing at These Musical Remixes of Kamala Harris’ Laugh
Vice President Kamala Harris has spawned a new meme thanks to her laugh. The snippet of her laugh used in the memes comes from a White House event in 2023. The event in particular was Harris swearing in the President’s Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics. It was during this event that she declared an infamous line about coconuts.
Iowans Will Get to Experience a ‘Buck Moon’ This Weekend!
This weekend Iowans and other moon gazers will get to witness a 'Buck Moon.'. The moon will appear full for the next 3 days, from tonight (July 19) through Monday (July 22) morning. Normally full moons occur every 30-ish days as the moon moves across the side of the earth.
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