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Celebrities and Politicians React to Donald Trump Rally Shooting, Come Together to Condemn Violence
Politicians and celebrities alike are reacting to the shooting at Former President Donald Trump's campaign rally. Minutes after the 6:13 PM shooting at Butler, Penn. rally took place on Saturday (July 13), politicians and celebrities began to make public statements and social media posts regarding the horrific violence that took place.
Everything We Know About Donald Trump Rally Shooting Victims
Two people are reportedly dead and another person critically injured after the apparent shooting at the Donald Trump campaign rally. The horrific shooting took place at 6:13 PM on Saturday (July 13) while Trump was campaigning in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to new reports, the alleged shooter was killed in addition to at least one attendee in the crowd.
Donald Trump Bloodied During Rally Shooting: REPORT
Former President Donald Trump was left bloodied during a campaign rally during an apparent shooting. On Saturday (July 13) at 6:13 PM, at least eight popping noises reverberated at the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Secret Service agents were seen tackling and covering Trump who was at his podium speaking when the popping noises took place and he immediately grabbed his ear almost instantaneously after the popping sounds were made. Trump was photographed bloodied on his ear, cheek and teeth.
Brad Pitt Hits the Track in the ‘F1’ Trailer
I’ve heard F1 informally referred to by colleagues as the “Top Gun: Maverick of racing.” And now having watched the film’s first trailer that ... sounds right on the money. For one thing, the two films share a director, Joseph Kosinski. For another, they share the...
Richard Simmons Dead at 76: Celebs and Fans React
The world lost a bright light with the passing of Richard Simmons. On Saturday (July 13), the legendary fitness coach and media personality died after celebrating his 76th birthday on Friday (July 12). His housekeeper called 9-1-1 after finding him deceased. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to his home shortly after. According to reports, law enforcement believes that Simmons died of natural causes and no foul play is suspected.
Why Tin Foil has a Shiny Side and Dull Side
Is the dull side of aluminum foil the non-stick side?. Is the shiny side of tin foil for hot food storage and the matte side for cold storage?. Are you only supposed to cook on the shiny side because it reflects better like a mirror?. Aluminum foil is a staple...
Do Criminals Really Use This Water Bottle Trick to Distract You?
Whether this annual warning that makes its rounds on social media involving car thieves using water bottles to distract us is totally legit or just an urban legend, it's out there for carjackers or purse snatchers to see. At this point let's look at it as another thing to be...
There are Hidden Meanings Behind Stars on the Sides of Barns
We've all driven the open roads and seen barns freckled along the landscape complete with big stars on the sides. But did you know there are hidden meanings behind that decor?. They come in various colors and sizes filling that empty spaces on the barns. Sometimes there's a few on one barn, sometimes they're painted on and sometimes they're metal or wood.
I Ate Four ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ DiGiorno Pizzas
An extremely wise rampaging giant lizard once taught the world that size does matter. This is true of blockbuster movies, and it is equally true of their tie-in promotional foods. It is not enough to promote a tentpole release with a single new food item. You’re gonna have to go a lot bigger than that.
Agatha Harkness Returns in First ‘Agatha All Along’ Trailer
Coven of Chaos. Darkhold Diaries. House of Harkness. Nevermind. It was just Agatha All Along. After one of the longest development processes in Marvel TV history, the company has finally got their WandaVision spinoff about Kathryn Hahn’s scheming witch Agatha Harkness ready to debut. At various points in its history, the series had each of the subtitles above; finally Marvel recognized that the thing most people remembered about the character from WandaVision was her catchy theme song. And thus the show is now called Agatha All Along.
Midwest Zoo Has a Historic Birth in Hopes of Saving This Animal Population
Earlier this spring, the St. Louis Zoo saw a huge boost to an endangered species. Currently, American Red Wolves are the most endangered wolf species and these wolves are the rarest large carnivore in the United States. These animals have a dangerously small population count and there are only 20 currently left in the wild. The only one area where you can find Red Wolves is on the coast of North Carolina, according to the Endangered Wolf Center.
Former Iowa Hawkeye Is Off to the Olympics, But Not for Team USA
A few weeks ago, Iowa Hawkeye fans were shocked by Team USA's women's Olympic 5-on-5 team roster. This star-studded roster included stellar players from the WNBA like Diana Taurasi, A'ja Wilson, and Breanna Stewart. There was one huge name that didn't make the list; Caitlin Clark. While fans won't be...
Lady Gaga’s ‘Stupid Love’ Is Trending Four Years After Release Because of Katy Perry
Lady Gaga's song "Stupid Love" is trending again, and it is thanks to another pop star. On July 11, fellow singer Katy Perry released her song and music video for her song "Woman's World." Instantly, it set the internet ablaze and drew comparisons to Gaga's song "Stupid Love" from her Chromatica album in 2020.
Woman Slams Sister’s ‘Enormous Betrayal’ of Their Mother’s Will: ‘Stole Our Inheritance’
A woman is sharing her experience where she fought with her sister over her mother's will and their inheritance. She prefaces her post by saying that her mom died in March and that there are three adult children in total. "She had three adult children, and her last update to...
Humorous Way Ben & Jerry Memorialize Discontinued Ice Cream Flavors
If there's one thing we know about the kings of ice cream it's that their sense of humor just adds to their ranking as America's favorite ice cream. They're also known for their pop culture temporary flavors. But what about those favorites that simply disappear without warning?. Do you have...
Who Is the Father of Gypsy Rose’s Baby?
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is revealing who the father of her unborn child is. There has been speculation over who the father of the child is because of the closeness of relationships that Blanchard has had since she was released from jail six months ago. Previously, Blanchard was married to Ryan...
Why You Shouldn’t Wear a T-shirt in Swimming Pools This Summer
More and more public pools (and even some private pools) are banning their guests from wearing T-shirts when swimming. But it's not just about keeping a strict dress code or swimmer safety. Why Pools Ban Some Shirts In Pools. It doesn't matter why you'd want to wear a T-shirt while...
Katy Perry Signed Her Divorce Papers With a Smiley Face
Katy Perry revealed that at one of the lowest points, she kept smiling. In an Instagram Live, the singer appeared to talk about her latest single called "Woman's World." As she was signing inserts for the physical copies of the song that were to be shipped out, she revealed that she signed her divorce papers with a smiley face.
Does Alcohol Affect You Differently on an Airplane?
No one thinks twice if you drink in the morning at an airport bar or while flying. Basically, besides being at a resort on vacation or enjoying a mimosa with your weekend brunch, airports and airplanes are judgement free areas for morning drinking or a random Tuesday afternoon cocktail. Time...
Eastern Iowa Fire Department Has Ended All Operations Effective Immediately
Residents in Strawberry Point, Iowa, learned late last night (July 11) that their city no longer has a fire department. When people think of fire departments, normally we picture the image of a big red truck, men and women in their fire suits, and a giant water hose putting out some kind of fire. While putting out fires is a big part of what fire departments do, it's not the only emergency they respond to.
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