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These Unusual Sports Were Removed From the Olympics
It's not that common we hear of new sports entering the Olympics' arena. Then there are sports and events that were eventually removed from the summer games. While we know that breakdancing, officially called Breaking, is making its debut in the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris this year, surfing, sport climbing, and skateboarding all debuted in the 2020 summer games in Tokyo, Japan.
Nikki Glaser Is Coming To North Dakota
Nikki Glaser just wrapped up her "The Good Girl" standup tour, and is showing no signs of slowing down as she embarks on her "Alive and Unwell" tour through December. Most of us became aware of Nikki Glaser after her roast of Tom Brady. That bit shot her into the stratosphere and made her an overnight household name. She was hilarious.
In Fargo – Powerful, Precision, Perfection ( Photos )
I lived in Fargo about 9 years ago... ...I was there for just over a year. In that time frame, I had a genius roommate with a camera - I was lucky to experience his excitement and drive - and watch him pursue his talents - capturing wildlife and beauty. Check out some of his past work that I was privileged to share with everyone else - Click HERE for more.
Lainey Wilson’s A+ North Dakota State Fair Performance & Photos
Country's Cool Again and Lainey Wilson is a big reason for that. The reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year showed us why to a full house on Saturday, July 28th, 2024 at the North Dakota State Fair. Both the grandstand and the pit were jam-packed to see Lainey Wilson perform in North Dakota.
Former Mr. Beast Employee Alleges Ava Kris Tyson ‘Sexually Assaulted’ Her
Former Mr. Beast personality Ava Kris Tyson has been accused of sexual assault from a past employee. On Saturday (July 27), a former Mr. Beast employee named Jess, who goes by "Mooskina" online, shared her experience with Ava. Jess explained that she was "sexually assaulted" and "coerced" by the "power dynamic" between the two. Her story comes shortly after grooming allegations were made against Ava after her Discord server leaked, with over half a million messages on it.
Mr. Beast Personality Ava Kris Tyson Grooming Allegations, Explained
Mr. Beast removed Ava Kris Tyson from his YouTube channel and business after grooming allegations were reported. On Tuesday (July 23), Mr. Beast (real name Jimmy Donaldson), made the shocking announcement on social media before Tyson clarified that she would "permanently step away from all things Mr. Beast and social media." Donaldson shared that he took "immediate action to remove Ava from the company" and is "disgusted and opposed to such unacceptable acts." He hired third party investigators to look into the allegations.
J.D. Vance Calls Jennifer Aniston ‘Disgusting’ for Her Rebuke to His ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ Comment
Oh, here we go. Controversial Republican Vice Presidential nominee, J.D. Vance is going after beloved actress Jennifer Aniston. This after he went after women in general, especially women who don't have children. To set the stage, an interview from 2021 has resurfaced where Donald Trump's running mate made an unbelievably...
Former North Dakota St Standout Signs with Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have made a couple of roster moves in the wake of recent happenings at training camp, including adding some local talent. Second-year cornerback Mekhi Blackmon reportedly tore his ACL during Wednesday's training camp opener, leaving the team with a hole at the position. The Vikings addressed that...
Britney Spears Reacts to Halsey’s ‘Lucky’ Music Video Parody: ‘I’m Very Upset… It Feels Illegal’
Britney Spears had some choice words for Halsey after watching her parody of Brit's classic hit single, "Lucky." On Friday (July 26), Halsey released her music video for "Lucky," a take on Britney's single released back in 2000. With the striking visual similarities and an actual sampling of the original "Lucky," Halsey had to get Britney and/or her team's approval to use the track. Despite this, Britney revealed in a social media post that she was hurt by Halsey's music video for the song.
Court: It’s OK if There’s Bones in Your Boneless Chicken
You might want to doublecheck your boneless chicken wings the next time you order out after a recent court ruling that says it's totally cool to have bones when something is marketed as "boneless." According to The Columbus Dispatch, the Ohio Supreme Court made 4-3 ruling this week that "just...
Shouldn’t It Be Illegal For North Dakotans To Smoke In Cars With Kids?
Back in the day, you could smoke anywhere. Restaurants, the workplace, waiting rooms of doctor's offices, airplanes, and you could even smoke in your hospital bed. It's hard to believe that not that long ago, we allowed this and didn't know how bad cigarettes were for us. Fast-forward to 2024....
Marie Antoinette’s Severed Head Was the Breakout Star of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
The 2024 Paris Olympics officially kicked off today (July 26), and it was not without controversy. In images captured and shared across social media, many headless Marie Antoinettes were spotted along the Seine. The Antoinettes were seen in the prison she was once held. That place is called the Conciergerie.
This DIY Guy Transformed His Mobility Scooter Into a Haunted Mansion Doom Buggy and It’s Genius
A man on TikTok is going viral for how he transformed his mobility scooter. The user who goes by the username of @diylightguy converted his mobility scooter into a Haunted Mansion themed ride, and it is genius. In one of the videos posted to his page, the user gave others...
One Of America’s Absolute Best Road Trips Is In North Dakota
As you get ready for another summer weekend in North Dakota maybe you are looking for an adventure. One of my favorite things to do in our great state of North Dakota is to get into my truck and take off into the wide-open spaces. Somebody cue the Dixie Chicks. I'm sorry, I mean the Chicks.
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King Set Record Straight on Lesbian Rumors: ‘We’d Tell You’
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King are setting the record straight on their relationship. The besties detailed their yearslong friendship during a recent appearance on Melinda Gates' chat series Moments That Make Us. "I think we've shared pretty much everything and I would have to say, it wasn't even a matter...
Bride Feels Guilty After Telling Estranged Biological Mom She Isn’t the ‘Mother of the Bride’
A bride is revealing the reason why she decided not to have her biological mom as the Mother of the Bride in her wedding. "For background, I 25f and my Bio mother 47f have never been close. When I was younger she used to take substances and leave me home with her boyfriend who also took substances and me. It wasn’t until my grandparents seen I was malnourished and dirty and took me away to for her to finally see she was wrong. But seeing she was wrong didn’t stop her use of substances it just calmed it down," the woman begins her Reddit post.
Is Taylor Swift Actually in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’?
Rumors have been swirling that Taylor Swift makes an appearance in the new movie Deadpool & Wolverine, but is she really in the movie?. The movie stars Ryan Reynolds as the titular Deadpool while Hugh Jackman reprises his role as Wolverine. However, the short answer of if Swift is in the movie or not is no, she is not in the movie.
Watch the ‘Friends Reunited’ Trailer Called ‘The One With Chandler’s Funeral’
The devastation of Matthew Perry's death continues to ripple through the Friends world. As you know, especially if you're a big fan of the award-winning NBC show that brought us the dysfunctional, lovable fun of young 20 to 30 somethings over 10 seasons from 1994-2004, the sitcom is in syndication on several television stations and streaming services. If you want to watch the series, or just catch an episode because comfort television, then Friends is a popular go-to.
North Dakotans Ready To Gold Medal In Couch Surfing
With the Paris Olympics (July 26 - August 11, 2024) underway, Americans, especially North Dakotans, are gearing up for some serious TV watching. While the world’s elite athletes are flexing their muscles and breaking records in Paris, North Dakotans are gearing up for a different kind of athletic challenge: marathon couch-sitting. That’s right, folks, we’re talking about Olympic binge-watching on a whole new level. HostingAdvice decided to find out, surveying 3,000 sports fans about their Olympic viewing ambitions.
Is North Dakota Leading the Class in Education This Year?
As summer draws to a close, the air in the Mon-Dak region is buzzing with the anticipation of a new school year. Soon, students, parents, and teachers will be diving back into the familiar routines of early mornings and bustling classrooms. I can still remember the nervous excitement that accompanied...
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