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This Pop Star Is Now Selling Pictures of Her Feet on OnlyFans
Lily Allen is expanding her career from pop music to feet pics. That's right, the "F--k You" singer has launched a new OnlyFans account featuring photos of her feet with subscription prices set at just over $10. The singer and podcast host has reportedly already uploaded at least six pics...
RECALL: Nearly 300 Varieties of Canned Coffee Sold Nationwide Pose Risk of Botulism
A Green Bay, Wisconsin company is recalling its canned coffee products because of the risk of the growth of botulinum toxin. The products, manufactured by Snapchill, LLC were distributed nationwide to retailers and coffee roasters, as well as direct to consumers through the Snapchill website. What is Botulism?. While botulism...
New Deep Fake Law Could Get You In Trouble Now In Minnesota
A lot of new laws are now in effect now that we are in July. One of the big laws enacted is to prevent election fraud by using AI. Last year, a new law regulating the use of deep fake technology to influence an election was passed in Minnesota. Under Minnesota statute 609.771, 'Deep Fake' refers to videos, audio recordings, or photos that are created with the help of Artificial Intelligence to impersonate someone without their consent or knowledge.
Iowa is Home to Some of the Best Diners in the Country
When it comes to diners, Des Moines has some of the highest-rated in the nation!. Back in June, the website Upgraded Points published a list of the 'U.S. Cities With the Highest-Rated Diners.' Before we get to the results, here's how they came up with the rankings:. "To determine the...
Massive Ice Cream Recall Linked to Possible Listeria Contamination
An Owings Mills, Maryland company has issued a recall that includes multiple brands of ice cream due to the potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products, manufactured by Totally Cool, Inc., were shipped and sold nationwide. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious health issues and can sometimes lead to death.
LOL Reason Ben Affleck, Matt Damon Put X-Rated Robin Williams Scene in Their Movie
Sometimes it's all about nostalgia and I totally went down that road watching the 1997 block buster, award-winning Good Will Hunting, arguably one of the best movies of all time about a gifted janitor working at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Like so many of us, we google things about movies...
McDonald’s Is Making ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ Dipping Sauce
The latest TV series to partner with McDonald’s on tie-in food is Jujutsu Kaisen, the hit anime that airs on Crunchyroll here in the U.S. Yes, in a few days time you will be able to dunk your Chicken McNuggets (or your fries, I suppose) into Jujutsu Kaisen themed McDonald’s dipping sauce.
Here’s How You Can Explore Chicago’s Finest Museums Free in July
One of the best parts about having Chicago so close to us in Rockford is the proximity to an unlimited amount of art and culture. It would be nearly impossible to check out all of the incredible museums in Chicago on a tight budget. Well, someone in the know knows...
What You’ve Heard About Crows is Bizarrely True and a Bit Frightening
Do we dare talk about Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 horror classic, The Birds? Except right now, I'm talking about real life and the creepy fact that we should never cross a crow because they never, ever forget a face and even pass it on their flock. And yes, that flock passes...
Garrett Debuts Pizza Popcorn at Iconic Chicago Landmark This Week Only
I heard that Garrett Popcorn offers a limited-time pizza flavor at Wrigley Field, so if you plan to attend an event there, you're in for a treat. I love popcorn and food mashups, so I couldn't wait to try this stuff. Garrett Popcorn is the gold standard for high-quality, handcrafted...
‘Maxxxine’ Review: A New Stab at ’80s-Style Horror
Everywhere Maxine goes, men recognize her — but only men. No wonder; Miaxine is a porn star and men are her target audience. But recognition by skeezy dudes is not what Maxine craves. She wants to be really famous. She often repeats a mantra: “I will not accept a life I do not deserve.” And Maxine is firmly convinced that she deserves more.
50 Photos That Caught Lindsay Lohan Growing Up in Front of the Camera
Lindsay Lohan was able to achieve worldwide recognition thanks both to her acting roles as a young adult and a few notorious bumps she encountered along the way. Lohan was born July 2, 1986 and grew up on Long Island. After taking acting gigs for commercial appearances, the young star would land her first major role in the 1998 remake of The Parent Trap.
Kate Beckinsale Bares Her Butt After Receiving ‘Horrific News’
Kate Beckinsale has a cheeky way of dealing with hard times. The actress posted a video to Instagram on Monday (July 1) in which she is seen in a high-rise apartment mooning the city below via the window. The iconic London department store Harvey Nichols was just outside the window...
‘Married at First Sight New Zealand’ Star Andrew Jury, 33, Dies in Prison Before Trial
A former Married at First Sight New Zealand star, Andrew Jury, was found dead in his cell in prison just hours before trial on June 27. According to reports, Jury was being held at the Mt. Eden Corrections Facility in Auckland, New Zealand. The prison general manager Dion Paki told...
‘Suffocating’ Friend Furious After Being Told They Are Too ‘Clingy’
A woman's friend became upset after she told them they were being too "clingy." "I've got this friend, let's call them Sam. Sam's a great friend, don't get me wrong. But lately, they've been all up in my business 24/7, and it's starting to feel suffocating. Like, I can't even go to the bathroom without getting a text from them asking what I'm up to," the woman wrote on Reddit.
Woman Worried She’s Wasting Time With Man Who Won’t Propose After Seven Years
A woman on Reddit is questioning her relationship after her boyfriend of seven years has yet to propose. She told him three years ago how important marriage was to her. At the time, he told her that he was "working on it" and since then she has been waiting for him to pop the question.
Illinois and Iowa Weather is Under Threat for Tornadoes on Tuesday
More large storms are possible on Tuesday and early Wednesday morning with a threat of tornadoes for parts of the Midwest. According to the latest weather forecast for the Rockford region, showers will start overnight with scattered thunderstorms expected on Tuesday morning. Some weather forecast models predict strong winds, hail,...
30 Extremely Negative Letterboxd Reviews of Classic Movies Everyone Loves
No consensus is unanimous. For proof of that statement, look no further than the list of 30 films below, drawn from the hundreds — even thousands in some cases! — of half-star reviews on Letterboxd for some of the most beloved films in the history of cinema. (A half-star is the lowest-possible rating on Letterboxd, by the way; there is no zero star option.)
Multiple Big Outdoor Hockey Games Coming To Illinois This Winter
Illinois' favorite baseball stadium is becoming the home of many big outdoor hockey games this winter. I was born and raised a Chicago sports fan. I love all those teams. I've seen them play live many times. One of my favorite places to go is Wrigley Field. Besides baseball games, I've attended concerts, a Chicago Sting soccer game, and hockey.
5 of the Best Free Summer Activities For Families in Illinois
Illinois kids have been on summer break for nearly a month now, and the thrill of swimming and going to the park is already wearing off. What do we do now to avoid that dreaded b-word whining? Lucky for us, Illinois has loads of free family fun just a short drive away!
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