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Iowa Men Can Buy Major Life Purchases A Lot Faster Than Women
Welcome to the year 2024, where we still somehow have a wage gap. Any woman in the workforce will tell you that we don't make as much money as our male coworkers. It's a tale as old as time and somehow in this world of gender equality, it's still an issue.
Wine Heist of the Century: Technician Steals $500k Worth of Burgundy Wine
A maintenance technician has been charged with stealing wine valued at approximately $500,000 (£430,000) from premier Burgundy estates over the span of 15 years, all while never consuming a single drop. The 57-year-old man, whose identity remains undisclosed, faced court on Tuesday, accused of pilfering up to 8,000 bottles of wine.
The Ultimatum AC/DC Gave Axl Rose
It’s been eight years since Axl Rose memorably joined AC/DC, but stories surrounding his brief tenure continue to emerge. Chris Slade, AC/DC’s drummer at the time, reflected on Rose’s run during a recent appearance on the On the Road to Rock podcast: “Axl, I think, honestly, he did a great job – tremendous job. He’s not Brian [Johnson], and he wasn’t trying to be Brian – and he also was not trying to be Bon. He’s got a lot of respect for Bon Scott. I know he has – and AC/DC.”
El Paso Middle School Bans All-Black Clothing Over Mental Health Concerns
Charles Middle School in El Paso, Texas, has stirred controversy by banning students from wearing all-black clothing, citing associations with depression, mental health issues, and criminality. The new dress code policy, detailed in a letter from Principal Nick DeSantis, has sparked a heated debate within the community. Middle School Bans...
[VOTE]: Help Select The Bands For Mississippi Valley Fair 2025
The 2024 Mississippi Valley Fair is over, and after a great year of Grandstand acts, it's time to get ready for 2025. Shawn Loter at the Mississippi Valley Fair wants to know who you want for Rock acts at the Mississippi Valley Fair Grandstand in 2025. We Heard You. Last...
Major Retailer Gets Backlash Over Plus-Size Clothing Options
A clothing retailer with 165 stores across the country has come under fire for what some social media users are calling a pullback from their plus-size clothing options. Forever 21, like many stores that once dominated shopping malls, has seen its share of struggles in recent years. The chain filed for bankruptcy in 2019 only to be bought out of bankruptcy in 2020.
Crab Found Snapping Snacks In Iowa Vending Machine
Imagine being hungry, just wanting a snack, and paying no attention to what's in the vending machine. When you think of a vending machine, you think of sugary or salty snacks like bags of chips or candy bars. Prices on vending machine snacks have gone way up over the years, but that's a different story.
North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee – If You Smell Cucumber In Your Garage, Leave NOW
If you don't typically prepare salads outside the kitchen, encountering the scent of cucumbers in unexpected areas might not be pleasant. With fluctuating temperatures, certain animals seek shelter. Mice may attempt to nest within your walls, while bats and birds might find refuge in your attic. Other creatures, more dangerous, may seek shelter in your garage or home.
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