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Family Of Nine Stranded After Cruise Ship Left Them Behind
A family of nine found their dream vacation turned into a sea of nightmares when their cruise ship decided to sail off without them. The Gault family splurged $30,000 on a Norwegian Encore cruise for 16. Nine of them went to a Lumberjack show in Ketchikan, Alaska, but had a "timber" of a time getting back to port.
The Luther Burger, The Most American Monstrosity To Ever Exist, Ranks Among The Top 10 Worst Foods In The World
I'm part of the problem because I'd absolutely eat a Luther Burger. Now, I'd need to plan my diet accordingly in the days before and afterward. Can't imagine a world where my internal organs wouldn't be quite upset if I made this decision. But our American ways simply won't fly with high society, y'all.
Olympic Athlete Amputates Broken Finger So He Can Compete At 2024 Olympics
Insanity — but insanity you must respect! Matt Dawson is a player for the Australian men's hockey team in the upcoming 2024 Olympics. This year's games will mark Dawson's third appearance, winning the silver medal during 2020's Tokyo Olympics. This time, he has his eyes set on the gold, and judging by his decision to amputate his broken finger? Nothing's going to get in his way of achieving his ambitions!
MGK & Jelly Roll Teasing Classic John Denver Interpolation
MGK keeps trying this fling out with country music, even if it doesn't seem to make much sense. Regardless, he commits to this next phase of his music career. Now, he's bringing on a little help in Jelly Roll for some credibility. Moreover, they're teasing a snippet, clearly inspired by a John Denver song we all know and love.
Donald Trump Delivers Longest-Ever Nomination Speech At RNC
Never let it be said that Donald Trump didn't love to talk. The former president delivered the longest-ever nomination speech at the Republican National Convention. By comparison, he overtook one of his own speeches in 2016, which ran for an hour and 15 minutes. Trump's 2024 speech ran for a lengthy hour and a half total. He had a lot to get off his chest.
Why Luke Bryan's Bar Really Kicked Out Late 22-Year-Old Riley Strain
On March 8, Riley Strain disappeared after being kicked out of Luke Bryan's Luke's 32 Bridge bar in Nashville. Two weeks after his disappearance, Strain's body was found in the Cumberland River. Since the tragic death, details have been slowly emerging, painting a full picture of what exactly led to Strain's passing. One of the hotly-contested elements involved was whether Bryan's bar had overserved alcohol to Strain.
Stranded Travelers Are Angry After Flights Are Grounded Due To Mass Tech Outage
It's safe to say that if you were flying today, you're probably not a happy camper. A mass tech outage affected thousands of flights and caused several major airlines to ground their planes. Frustrated travelers took to social media to ask questions, try to find answers, and vent their anger.
Dick Van Dyke Reveals Secret To Long Life At 98
Dick Van Dyke, the comedy legend, is frequently quizzed on his secret to staying spry and peppy at a sprightly 98. However, the beloved TV sitcom icon and Mary Poppins star admits one of his longevity secrets is quite simple. "Attitude about life I think has a lot to do...
This TV Actor Is Putting All His Time Into A Bruce Springsteen Cover Band
A beloved veteran actor is now swapping scripts for setlists, turning down roles to rock out with his Bruce Springsteen cover band. Hank Azaria, famed for his many voices on The Simpsons, swapped out Springfield for the stage. His new calling? Leading Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band. "My...
Some Hospitals in US and Abroad Affected by Worldwide Tech Issue
Some hospitals and medical centers in the US and abroad are reportedly being affected by the tech issue that is roiling airlines, banks, media outlets, and other businesses worldwide on Friday morning. Medical institutions scrambled to limit the disruption to patient services as much as they could. The issue has...
Crazy Timelapse Shows Plane Traffic Screeching To A Halt After Mass Global Tech Outage
Travelers were in for a rude awakening when a global tech outage stopped all flights from several major U.S. airlines. The crazy timelapse below shows just how severe a problem this is. Over 12 hours, the number of planes in the sky came to a screeching halt. The global tech...
CrowdStrike CEO Says Mass Global Tech Outage Issue Has Been Fixed But Problems May Persist For Some Time
George Kurtz, the president and CEO of Crowdstrike, says the issue that caused a major global tech outage has been fixed. However, problems may persist for some time. "The issue has been identified, isolated and a fix has been deployed," CrowdStrike's CEO said early Friday of the massive global tech outage. "CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts. Mac and Linux hosts are not impacted. This is not a security incident or cyberattack."
Massive Global Tech Outage Grounds Several Major Airlines, Disrupts Banking And Media
A massive global tech outage is causing major disruption to all types of industries on Friday morning. This includes banks, media, and also airlines. It seems like the stuff of a Hollywood disaster movie. But people are discovering to their confusion that this crisis is all too real. According to...
RNC Viewers Accuse Kid Rock Of Lip Synching For Performance: "Super Cringey"
Kid Rock showed up at the RNC to celebrate his friend and former president Donald Trump's Republican nomination. However, he put on a performance that many viewers called less than stellar. Viewers took to social media to accuse the musician of lip synching. One wrote, "Kid Rock lip synching is...
RNC 2024: Donald Trump Kisses Helmet Of Firefighter Who Died At Rally In Emotional Display
Donald Trump took the stage at the Republican National Convention to confirm his nomination. But he also took a moment to remember fallen firefighter Corey Comperatore. Comperatore was the sole causality at Trump's Pennsylvania rally. Shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks shot and killed Comperatore while he was shielding his family. "Tragically,...
RNC 2024: Donald Trump Addresses Assassination Attempt In First Speech After Deadly Shooting
In his first speech since the deadly Pennsylvania rally shooting, Donald Trump confirmed his nomination for the Republican Party as its presidential candidate. With a candidate as divisive as Trump, you can imagine that the comments and reactions to his speech varied. The former president took the stage to "God...
Dana White Calls Donald Trump A 'Real American Bad-A**' At The 2024 Republican National Convention
At the 2024 Republican National Convention, Dana White laid it all on the line with his speech fully honoring former President Donald Trump. White's ringing endorsement of Trump comes as no surprise to anyone who knows the pair's history. Per the BBC, their friendship goes all the way back to 2001. At the time, White's ascension to president of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) was still fresh and uncertain. MMA as a "legitimate" sport was actually frowned upon by the general public. A few U.S. Senators attempted to ban the UFC, which restrained it to smaller audiences.
RNC 2024: Twitter Flooded with the Question, ‘Where’s Melania Trump?’
Donald Trump is set to take the stage at the Republican National Convention to make his first speech as their official nominee. But Twitter wants to know where his wife Melania Trump is. Questions about where she has flooded the internet. The former First Lady was supposed to make an...
Hulk Hogan Brings Hulkamania To RNC, And WWE Fans Are Going Crazy
The last time we heard Hulk Hogan prior to his speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention, he was promoting his Real American Beer brand. Now, he's promoting who he believes to be a Real American President in Donald Trump. Many people questioned why Hogan spoke at the convention. Now that he has, it's up to the public to decide if Hogan can sway people into supporting the presidential nominee for the Republicans.
Republican National Convention Will Include Special Tribute To Slain Trump Rally Firefighter Corey Comperatore
The Republican National Convention will honor the late fire chief Corey Comperatore. The volunteer firefighter died while attending a Trump Rally last weekend. Shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire on the crowd. Comperatore sadly died attempting to protect his family. The family of Comperatore sent his firefighter gear to Milwaukee,...
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