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Millions Dead by 2050? Drug-Resistant ‘Superbugs’ Terrifying Scientists and Doctors
A new report is shedding light on a potential "superbug" that could kill millions of people by the year 2050. According to a study by The Lancet, researchers have concluded that if all measures are not taken a powerful superbug could kill almost 2 million people per year by the year 2050.
What’s the Voter Registration Deadline for the 2024 General Election?
Every state has a different deadline to register to vote in the upcoming general election on Nov. 5. Some states even allow for same-day registration on Election Day. Of course, you'll want to make sure your home state is on the list before you head to the polls. There's even...
October 2024 New Music Releases
October promises deep dives into key moments in rock history, the return of a seminal punk band and some exciting live recordings. Queen's 1973 debut album has been renamed and expanded for a six-CD/1-LP collector's edition reissue. Now dubbed Queen I, the set boasts a revised track listing featuring "Mad the Swine," which was originally omitted, along with demos, sessions, live cuts and a previously unreleased recording from Queen’s first-ever live performance in London. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' 1982 album Long After Dark also returns with a new mix and extras taken from performances on French TV.
Mother-in-Law ‘Livid’ Bride Wont Allow Plus One for Wedding Even Though Her Boyfriend Is Already Invited
On Reddit, a woman explained why she denied her mother-in-law having a plus one at her wedding. "So for some context, we’re having a very small wedding. The guest list includes: Me, my fiancé, My mom, My dad, My brother and his wife, My grandma, My other grandma, His mom, His sister, His brother, His brother, His dad and his wife, Officiant," the woman began.
Iowa Parents Should Be Warry if Your Kids Have These
Energy drinks have never been more popular than they are today. These drinks are designed to boost energy and are one of the fastest-growing beverages in the world. The number of flavors being offered today is also at an all-time high. Any time you walk into a Casey's or a Kwik Star you'll see multiple sections in the beverage area filled with bright and shiny cans that are impossible to miss. Energy drink companies do a really good job of creating these cans to stand out not only to adults but also to kids.
Stevie Wonder Announces October 2024 US Tour
Stevie Wonder will embark on a U.S. tour next month titled "Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation's Broken Heart," leading up to the 2024 presidential election. The 10-date trek, which gets its name from Wonder's recently released single, kicks off on Oct. 8 in Pittsburgh and concludes on Oct. 30 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tickets go on sale Friday.
How Depeche Mode Found Their ‘Personal Jesus’ in Elvis Presley
Depeche Mode both shocked and enthralled listeners when they released their 1989 single “Personal Jesus.”. Conservative groups, taking the song at face value, believed it was blasphemous. Depeche Mode already had a history of using religious imagery in their tunes, and “Personal Jesus” – with lines about confession, prayers and faith, on top of its titular phrase – seemed to take a skewed perspective on Christianity.
Iconic 77-Year-Old Tupperware Brand Files for Bankruptcy
Iconic food storage brand Tupperware has filed for bankruptcy. According to the BBC, the company will ask for court permission to start a sale of a portion of the business. However, it is still aimed at continuing to operate in the meantime. It currently is being sold in 70 countries all across the globe.
How Did Iowa Become ‘The Hawkeye State?’
You need only be in Iowa for roughly 15 minutes or less before you see something Hawkeye-related. Whether it's related to the literal bird of the state, one of the many University of Iowa teams, or a cartoon depicting the creature, Iowa dons its "Hawkeye" moniker unlike any state in which I've ever seen.
Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis Will Bring Popular Author’s Books to Life
Have you heard of author Patricia Cornwell? She is an award-wining, internationally best-selling mystery and crime author who has penned mostly fiction. She's best known for her books about fictional character Kay Scarpetta who is a medical examiner in Virginia. There are more than 20 Kay Scarpetta books. While it's...
Ratt’s ‘Out of the Cellar’ Reissue to Include Unreleased Song
Ratt will commemorate the 40th anniversary of their star-making debut album Out of the Cellar with a new reissue featuring a previously unreleased track from the 1983 recording sessions. The album will be reissued in red and black splatter vinyl with a lenticular cover and a bonus neon orange 7-inch...
17 Smells That 1980s Kids Will Instantly Recognize
It’s no secret that certain smells can trigger core memories, and there’s even science to back it up (though clearly I’m not exactly a scientist, so you’ll just have to trust me on that). I’ve talked before about how certain iconic foods and summer toys can...
Yes! This Is the Best Passport News Ever
The United States State Department just made some exciting news. Has your passport expired or is about the expire? Or maybe you just went through the whole process that includes printing out the form or grabbing one at the post office, filling it out along with anything else you need, writing a check, then putting it all in an envelope including a new passport photo, and finally dropping it in the mail.
Where Will Our Leftovers Go? Tupperware Files for Bankruptcy
Most of us probably have some sort of memory of our parents hosting a Tupperware sales party in our living room while we had to stay in our bedroom and hide. The company has been a household name since its creation in the 1940s. Over the years, the designs have...
Iowa Teacher Resigns After Being Fired as Track Coach [VIDEO]
Abby Fliehler was fired as the head girl's track coach in Denver, Iowa in June. After a campaign to get her reinstated failed, Fliehler is now resigning from her teaching position. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that Fliehler turned in her resignation letter on September 13th with a two-week notice,...
Robert Trujillo’s Guilt at Quitting Ozzy’s Band to Join Metallica
Robert Trujillo explained why the $1 million signing-on payment made to him by Metallica wasn’t high in his priorities when he joined the band in 2003. The moment is captured in the band’s Some Kind of Monster documentary after they spent months trying to recruit a replacement for Jason Newsted and Trujillo had auditioned during that period.
George Harrison’s ‘Material World’ Returns With Expanded Reissue
George Harrison's gold-selling international Top 5 smash Living in the Material World will be expanded with a suite of expanded 50th-anniversary reissue packages. The limited-edition super deluxe edition spans 2CDs, 2LPs and a Blu-ray with a new Dolby Atmos mix. Included are 12 previously unreleased recordings, a 60-page booklet and artwork from the Harrison archive. An included seven-inch single also features a previously unheard recording of "Sunshine Life for Me (Sail Away Raymund)" with Ringo Starr and members of the Band.
Iowa’s Largest Indoor Adventure Park is Coming to Cedar Rapids
A new indoor adventure park, the largest in the state of Iowa, is coming to Cedar Rapids next year!. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that Edwards Entertainment Co., which owns Fun Station locations in Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and Eldridge, announced that it will open a second Cedar Rapids location in 2025. The new location will be nearly six times bigger, more than 70,000 square feet. It will reportedly feature a zip line, climbing walls, duck pin bowling, and bumper boats according to the Gazette.
A One-of-a-Kind New Rollercoaster is Coming to the Midwest in 2025
Get ready for the "tallest, longest, fastest tilt coaster in North America!" Siren's Curse is coming to Cedar Point in 2025!. Known as the "Roller Coaster Capital of the World" Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio is one of the oldest amusement parks in America. The park is home to nearly 70 rides, including 18 awesome rollercoasters. Now, the park is preparing to add ANOTHER coaster called Siren's Curse.
Why Joe Satriani Backed Out of Van Halen ‘Kitchen Sink’ Tour
Joe Satriani revealed he was persuaded several times to sign up for Van Halen’s proposed “kitchen sink” tour but backed out every time. He said that taking part in Sammy Hagar’s Best of All Worlds road trip was a completely different prospect from the idea suggested by Alex Van Halen and David Lee Roth, soon after Eddie Van Halen died in 2020.
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