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Should ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Get a Season 2?
The Acolyte Season 1 is done. Should there be a Season 2 on Disney+?. That’s the subject of our latest video, where we discuss Season 1 of the latest Star Wars show in full — the good, the bad, and the ugly — and debate whether we want to see The Acolyte continue into further seasons. Which characters worked? Which ones didn’t? Who are we most interested in following in the future? How does it compare with other Disney+ Star Wars television series? Is this one of the highlights of the new Star Wars universe or another disappointment?
Travel Influencer Aanvi Kamdar Dead at 27
Aanvi Kamdar has died. She was 27. Kamdar passed away on July 16, when she was on a trip with friends. According to The Economic Times, the travel influencer was visiting the Kumbhe waterfall, located 80 miles south of Mumbai. During the trip she fell into a gorge while trying to capture videos for Instagram local police confirmed to the news outlet.
We Genuinely Cannot Stop Laughing at These Musical Remixes of Kamala Harris’ Laugh
Vice President Kamala Harris has spawned a new meme thanks to her laugh. The snippet of her laugh used in the memes comes from a White House event in 2023. The event in particular was Harris swearing in the President’s Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics. It was during this event that she declared an infamous line about coconuts.
Mass Tech Outage Causes Delays at Iowa Airports
One of the most frustrating moments as a working adult is finding out that your computer or device needs some sort of system update. If you thought those weren't annoying enough, many Iowans woke up today to a pesky tech issue that put a wrench in their plans. What Exactly...
Murder in Dubuque’s 1600 Block- Testimony Concludes, Verdict Guilty!
The Jury reconvened after an almost 2-hour break today in the Murder Trial of Tyler Dazey. The verdict of Murder in the 1st Degree was returned as Guilty, additionally he was found guilty of Animal Abuse. The verdict was presented to the public at 1:51pm. The testimony in the first-degree...
The Worst Moments in the X-Men Movie Franchise
For much of Marvel’s history, their most best-selling team wasn’t the Avengers or the Defenders, or even the Fantastic Four. It was the X-Men, a group of “mutants” with incredible super powers who are marked as different from the rest of a society that hates and fears them no matter how much they try to use their abilities for the benefit of all mankind. From the late 1970s on, Marvel was not only the House of Ideas, it was the House of X-Men, which continued to evolve and mutant, spinning off endless new teams and series. (X-Force! X-Factor! Excalibur! Generation X! And, to a lesser extent, X-Treme X-Men!)
Everything You Need to Know About Boone County Fair’s Enhanced Security Measures
There will be new policies at the Boone County Fair. Hold onto your hats, fairgoers! The Boone County Fair is upping the security game starting Thursday, July 18, and running through the end of the fair. But don’t worry, they’re not turning it into a top-secret mission – just making sure everyone has a safe and fun time! Here’s the lowdown on what’s changing and how to navigate it like a pro.
10 Actors With the Longest Gaps Between Movies
When an actor is a true star, we can pretty accurately assume that they’ll be in movies for the rest of their life, or until they take their retirement. The movie industry is full of stories about actors whose long decade-spanning careers impacted the industry for a generation, and sometimes two or three. Some of us have gotten the opportunity to, quite literally, grow up alongside our favorite stars, watching their careers grow and evolve.
Comedian Matt Walsh Talks New Movie, Shares Priceless ‘Hangover’ Set Story
Matt Walsh could presumably be considered a "that guy" actor. You know the type. The kind you instantly recognize whenever he appears in a movie, but one whose name you don't automatically know. However, after his supporting role on the hit HBO show Veep earned him two Primetime Emmy nominations, the waves he's been making can't be ignored.
Great Jones County Fair Named Iowa’s Most Popular Summer Festival
They don't call it "the five best days of summer" for nothing!. Last month (June 2024), the website Privacy Journal posted an article outlining the most popular summer festivals worldwide and in the U.S. While Nevada's Burning Man is the most searched festival overall, coming in first place in 35 different states, it is actually tied with another festival here in Iowa... the Great Jones County Fair! The article reads:
New Cedar Rapids Michael’s Store to Open in August
Craft lovers rejoice! A new Michael's store will open in Cedar Rapids next month!. If you love crafting or your kids need materials for a school project, you head to Michaels. The location at 1470 Twixt Town Road in Marion has been open since 1993. Now, another Michael's location will be opening up on the southwest side of Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that the new Michael's store will be located at 3500 Dalton Way SW. It will be in the same building as Ross Dress for Less in the Westdale Town Center.
Surprising Items You Should Never Store in Your Garage
Just like basements and attics, garages are a go-to for storage space. We all have boxes or crates filled with items we don't need every day. Then there's closet space that may be at a minimum so storing seasonal clothing, suitcases, knick-knacks, electronics, paperwork, and memorabilia in the garage is easy.
What It Means if You See a McDonald’s With Black Arches Instead of Yellow?
Oh, you thought all McDonald's arches were golden?. The McDonald's logo is right up there with Nike and Target in terms of being instantly recognizable. In fact, you don't even need to see the business name to know what it is. A pair of golden arches lets a hungry traveler...
Bob Newhart, Legendary TV Star, Dies at 94
One of television’s funniest stars has died. Bob Newhart, who was beloved for his central roles on two long-running and popular sitcoms, passed away on Thursday. He was 94 years old. His publicist told The Hollywood Reporter that Newhart “died at his Los Angeles home after a series of...
Who Is Kai Trump? Meet Donald Trump’s RNC Breakout Star Granddaughter
Donald Trump's family are among his biggest supporters, and there was one family member that was the breakout star of the Republican National Convention. Trump's granddaughter Kai Madison Trump, had the honors of speaking about her grandfather at the convention. Her message was simple, she showed up to show "the...
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