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Nicolas Cage Is ‘Terrified’ About the Rise of AI
Nicolas Cage is "terrified" about being "replaced" by artificial intelligence. The Dream Scenario actor has been digitally scanned for his upcoming role in MGM+ and Amazon Prime Video's live action Spider-Man Noir series, and he is wary about what the process might mean for the future of Hollywood. Explaining why...
Unveiling Toilet Row: A New Era Of Ballpark Luxury
Every fan hates to miss any action on the field when they have to run to the bathroom, but this may be taking it a bit too far. The Lake County Captains, the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, have installed a "Roto-Rooter Row" at their home park right behind home plate. The eight "high-end toilet seats" are obviously not your normal seats.
Wisconsin’s 10 Best State Parks Visitors Can’t Stop Raving About
Wisconsin is blessed with some incredible natural spaces that are preserved as state parks, managed by the Wisconsin DNR. Some of these parks draw millions of visitors each year!. While some of the Badger State's most-visited parks tend to be closer to the state's biggest population centers. some of the...
Must-See Video of Wisconsin’s Wackiest Watercraft, A Big Rig Boat!
If the weirdest boat you've ever seen was one with a wacky paint job or puntastic name, wait until you see this viral video of a Big Rig boat cruising down the Wisconsin River. Only in Wisconsin. As an Illinois resident, I have to say there's something special about spending...
Illinois and Wisconsin Kids Invited to Bring Their Small Businesses to August Market
Are your kids obsessed with making friendship bracelets? Hosting lemonade stands? Turn their hobbies into cash this August in Rockton, Illinois. When I think back to being a kid and wanting to earn a few extra bucks, I land on a memory of my friends and I creating some sort of dog's baby-sitting service.
Fans React to Shannen Doherty’s Death: ‘Thank You for Playing Such a Monumental Part in My Childhood’
Fans are paying their respects to the late Shannen Doherty. Fans on social media began sharing their favorite moments meeting the 90210 alum, favorite acting roles and scenes, along with condolences to her loved ones. One person recalled the time that Doherty made an appearance on Riverdale after her friend...
Rose McGowan, Alyssa Milano and More Celebs, Former Co-Stars React to Shannen Doherty’s Death
Celebrities and former co-stars are sharing their favorite memories and tributes to Shannen Doherty after it was announced that she passed away. It was announced on Sunday (July 14) that Doherty died on Saturday (July 13) while surrounded by her family and dog, Bowie. In 2015, she was first diagnosed with breast cancer and in 2023, shared that it spread to her bones and it was considered Stage 4. Shortly after the statement, Doherty's loved ones and fellow celebrities paid tribute to her legacy on social media.
Iowa-Based Grocery Store Will Start Accepting PayPal, Venmo
If you shop at Hy-Vee, you'll have a new way to pay. According to a press release from Hy-Vee, the grocery store will start accepting new forms of payment in their Aisles Online system. Starting today (Monday), customers who shop Hy-Vee online will have the option to pay for their...
The Most Unusual Town Names In Minnesota, Iowa, And Wisconsin
From Hell to Dickshooter to Intercourse, there are some interesting, unique, and downright unusual town names across the country. A new article was just released with the wackiest town name in each state. Some sound dirty, some are just pure humor gold. Let's first take a peek at some of Minnesota's quirkiest town names:
Rock Stars React to Donald Trump Assassination Attempt
Rock stars have reacted to last night's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump with a mixture of shock, sadness and anger. Trump was shot in the ear while delivering a speech at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania. Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old kitchen worker from nearby Bethel Park, is alleged to have opened fire on the former President from a nearby roof. Crooks killed one other person and wounded two others before Secret Service agents returned fire and killed him.
This Most Perfect, Fool-Proof Plant for Your Home Also Reduces Stress
They've been described as resilient and beautiful, even spiritual. A perfect, easy-to-care-for plant for your home while purifying your air. Don't worry if your track record isn't that great with plants, either, because this plant was made for beginners. It's called the Spider Plant and it's one of the easiest,...
That Time Bono and the Edge Co-wrote a Euro Championship Song
In 1960, the very first UEFA European Football Championship was held. It's taken place every four years since then and is, at the time of this writing, the second-most watched football tournament in the world after the FIFA World Cup. (That's European football, by the way, referred to as soccer by American audiences.)
Watch Iron Maiden Singers Bruce Dickinson And Paul Di’Anno Meet For First Time
A coincidence of scheduling allowed Iron Maiden singers Bruce Dickinson and Paul Di’Anno to meet for the first time ever last night (July 13). The moment took place in Zagreb, Croatia, where the current frontman was playing a show in support of solo album The Mandrake Project. Di’Anno was in the same place to promote his upcoming debut album with his new band Warhorse.
How Trailers Are Making a Comeback Thanks to Rising Home Prices + TikTok
With mortgage rates as high as they are, its no surprise that tiny homes and trailers are coming back into popularity. Who doesn't want a home, some land and no house payments? Many people on TikTok are showing off their viral fixer-upper trailer remodels and proving that with some hard work and dedication you can create a home of your own affordably.
Corn Is Randomly Growing In Iowa Town Hit By Deadly Tornado
Residents in the town of Greenfield, Iowa are still continuing to pick up the pieces after an EF4 tornado ripped through the center of town on May 21st, 2024. After completing damage assessments across Adams and Adair Counties, including Greenfield, the National Weather Service of Des Moines and survey teams said the damage was consistent with EF4 tornado damage. Wind speeds peaked between 175-185 mph. EF4 damage was located within the community of Greenfield and across rural portions of southern Adair County.
Watch the Rolling Stones Debut a ‘Black and Blue’ Rarity in L.A.
The Rolling Stones dug out another rarity for their second of two shows in Inglewood, CA, last night (July 13). Mick Jagger and company delivered “Fool to Cry” from 1976 album Black and Blue for the third-from-final show of their Hackney Diamonds tour. The ballad, recorded soon after Mick Taylor had quit the band, reached No. 10 when released as the album’s lead single, and featured session guitarist Wayne Perkins.
Sammy Hagar Launches Van Halen-Focused 2024 Tour: Video, Set List
Sammy Hagar kicked off the Best of All Worlds tour last night in West Palm Beach with a 21-song set packed with Van Halen classics. Hagar was accompanied by longtime musical partners Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham, plus multi-instrumentalist Rai Thistlethwayte. After an introductory video full of musical, backstage and award show moments from Hagar's career played on the massive screen behind the stage, the band launched into "Good Enough," the opening track from 5150, Hagar's first album with Van Halen.
Look To The Sky Because Air Shows Coming To IL & WI This Summer
If you're looking for some family entertainment this summer, I highly suggest checking out an airshow in Illinois or Wisconsin. One of my favorite things to do in the summer as a kid was going to air shows. Growing up, it seemed like they were happening all the time. It was one of those things I remember my whole family enjoyed so we went whenever possible.
Shannen Doherty Dead at 53
Shannen Doherty has died. She was 53. People confirmed the Charmed star's passing Sunday (July 14). Doherty's longtime publicist, Leslie Sloane, confirmed the star's death in a statement to the magazine. "It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13,...
‘The Acolyte’: Every Episode 7 Easter Egg You Missed
Episode 7 of The Acolyte had ties to the prequels, the sequel trilogy, and the long history of Star Wars. And just as earlier Star Wars films and shows have drawn from Kurosawa movies like The Hidden Fortress and Seven Samurai, The Acolyte draws from Rashomon, where a crime is shown multiple times from multiple perspectives, and each time you see the events they are shown in a different version, calling into question each account and forcing the viewer to reckon with the lack of clear objective truth.
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