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The flying cow wasn’t that far-fetched. At the midpoint of Twister, the smash hit 1996 disaster movie that dazzled audiences with its gale-force effects, a poor bovine drifts across the sky like a lost balloon. And it once sort of happened. “We went into one little town just after a twister passed through,” the film’s stunt coordinator, Mic Rodgers, tells me. “It threw a 40-foot cattle truck 15 feet out into a field, and killed half the cows that were in it. I literally saw straw stuck into a telephone pole. Don’t ask me how that works.”Part action film, part...

The tortured making of 1996’s Twister

Usually when a sequel comes out 28 years after the original, you can attribute it to money. But Twisters director Lee Isaac Chung has a surprisingly personal tie to his Twister sequel, as he makes his move into big-budget filmmaking. His last film, the Oscar-winning Minari, was a small, personal...

Twisters Director Lee Isaac Chung Has Survived a Real-Life Tornado

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	“Twisters” has something big to compete against — and no, I don’t mean “Twister,” Jan de Bont’s 1996 tornado thriller, which grossed $242 million in the United States and is a movie I adored (I was one of the rare critics who had it on his 10 Best of the Year list). “Twisters,” a stand-alone sequel coming out close to three decades later, will certainly be compared to the original film (to cut to the storm chase: It’s not nearly as good). But it will also, inevitably, be viewed through the scrim of all the real-life tornado footage that’s now...

‘Twisters’ Review: Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones Lead a Sequel Full of State-of-the-Art Storms, but It’s Less Awesome Than the Original

Daisy Edgar-Jones is showing off her range, trading in the sad Irish girl we met in Normal People for a Southern storm-chaser in Twisters. The actor – who stars in the disaster film alongside Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, and Kiernan Shipka – has shown that her wardrobe has range, too.

Daisy Edgar-Jones Is Whipping Up A Fashion Storm For Twisters

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A-Z-Animals

If you’ve ever been to the Central United States, you may have heard the term “Tornado Alley”. Tornado Alley isn’t actually a scientific term or even a specific place on a map — it’s a general zone of the Great Plains known for its serious twisters. This area has the perfect mix of warm, muggy […]

The 8 States Considered to Be in ‘Tornado Alley’

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Severe storms are anticipated to form as a disturbance moves through an unstable airmass across the Upper Midwest on Saturday. These storms will be capable of producing isolated hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes if conditions align. For detailed information on timing, impacts, and more, refer below.

Damaging Winds, Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Possible; Across the Midwest; June 22nd

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Bill Paxton's son, James, has a role in the Twister sequel, following in his father's footsteps.

Bill Paxton's Son Is In Twisters Since His Famous Dad Couldn't Be There, And It Sounds Really Emotional: ‘I Wanted To Be A Conduit’

Blazing heat with feels-like temperatures approaching 110° weren’t quite enough for mother nature, so she decided to throw in the chance for severe thunderstorms on Tuesday as well. A cold front will push through both Tuesday and Wednesday, with opportunities for intense thunderstorms each days. Already today (Monday), there have been damaging storms in Northeast PA, and this is only the start as the front gradually works south.

Severe Thunderstorms with Damaging Winds Possible Tuesday Along With Sweltering Heat

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Twisters had a strong international debut, grossing $11.5 million and outperforming previous disaster film openings by a significant margin. The film attracted 2.1 million viewers overseas, with IMAX screenings contributing significantly to its weekend box office success. Twisters ' rollout will continue in key territories like Europe, China, Japan, and...

'Twisters' Blows Away Expectations at International Box Office

Georgia State

Edgehill, GA

Despite its diminutive size, Edge Hill exudes an undeniable charm and strong sense of community. The town's landscape, characterized by picturesque fields of sunflowers, embodies the quintessential Southern charm that visitors and residents alike find so endearing. Interestingly, Edge Hill's name originates from one of its earliest inhabitants, a 19th-century teacher who conducted classes in a rustic log cabin.

What is The Smallest Town in Georgia?

Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

Virginia State

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

Bill Hayes portrayed Doug Williams on Days of Our Lives since 1970 and was beloved by fans. CNN reported that the 98-year-old entertainer passed away on January 12 of this year and was still acting.

Bill Hayes was completely blind in his last Days of Our Lives scene

New Hampshire State

Meteorologist Joe Cioffi

This is going to be the last day of a heatwave that has coverned much of the Northeast and Northern Mid Atlantic states and it is going ot be the worst day! Hot temperatures of 95 to 100 degrees will be common in a stretch from Washington DC to Philadelphia and New York City. Humidity leves will be off the wall making for extreme discomfort. To top it off we have thunderstorms and severe weather risk which is exceptionally elevated in parts of New England. The risk for severe storms covers the Eastern US from Virginia to Maine.

Widespread severe storms, tornado risk, extreme heat! A brutal Sunday Northeast, Mid Atlantic

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Devra Lee

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Horoscope for Tuesday, July 16th

A rare tornado struck the province of Nicosia, Cyprus on July 11, 2024, after the meteorological department issued a Yellow warning for severe thunderstorms. A rare tornado touched down in the Mammari area of Nicosia Province in Cyprus after the Cyprus Meteorological Service issued a Yellow warning for severe thunderstorms earlier that day.

Rare tornado in Nicosia, Cyprus

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Twisters (2024): A Thrilling Return to the Heart of Tornado Alley

The highly anticipated Twisters (2024) is quite literally set to take audiences by storm. The new twister movie, directed by the visionary Lee Isaac Chung, takes...

Twisters (2024): A Thrilling Return to the Heart of Tornado Alley

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