Author: Caleb

Burlington, Vermont, is facing a crime crisis reflected in the open letter signed by more than 170+ businesses, requesting intervention regarding crime and the constantly downgrading situation of their city. The troubles affecting public safety primarily include the escalating issue of shoplifting, excessive graffiti, drugs being ingested in broad daylight, and the failure to communicate the changes regarding the construction occurring downtown. Kelly Devine of the Burlington Business Association said the earnings of restaurants and liquor stores have been down compared to previous years. This particular part of town has always had a fun, edgy, artsy look for it, but…

Due to Unilever telling the famous ice cream brand to calm down on the wokeness and political issues, Jerry has decided to leave. “It’s with a broken heart that I’ve decided I can no longer, in good conscience, and after 47 years, remain an employee of Ben & Jerry’s.” Wrote Jerry Greenfield, the co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream brand, on his X account. Greenfield’s political and activist values clashed with the parent company, Unilever. The first clashes started in 2021, when Ben & Jerry’s said they would stop selling ice cream in the Israeli-occupied West Bank as a…

Inspired by the 100-year-long aging process of Luis XIII Cognac, John Malkovich’s 100 Years: The Movie You Will Never See is a short experimental film created by director Robert Rodriguez back in 2015. The film is locked away in a bulletproof vault with a time lock set to November 18, 2115. On that date, the majority of us won’t be alive, and the vault will automatically open, allowing the premiere of the peculiar movie. Until then, we can enjoy only the teasers: Retro, Nature, and Future, allowing a glimpse into the futuristic film. The cast includes John Malkovich, Shuya Chang,…

According to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, more than 150,000+ Americans have applied to work at ICE in response to the Trump administration’s escalated crackdown on illegal immigration. Over 18,000+ of the applicants received tentative job offers. This recruitment surge follows the Congress’s decision to allocate $75 billion to strengthen the ICE budget. These funds are mainly focused on arrest and deportation efforts and on expanding detention capacity. The whopping number of applicants is no surprise, as ICE offers signing bonuses up to $50,000, six-figure pay packages for certain roles, student loan forgiveness, enhanced retirement benefits, and ample overtime. Particularly…

After a strenuous thirty-minute fight with the fish, Jackson Denio (13) managed to reel in a halibut three inches taller and thirty pounds larger than him! The IFGA (International Fish and Game Association) is currently in the process of checking if the fish has set a record. While the 177-pound halibut might not be the largest ever caught, but may be a record for the largest fish reeled in by a person under 16. Captain Jim Walsh, who was the witness for this legendary catch, has stated that even some young adults pass the rod when a fish that large…

Stephen King’s “The Long Walk” movie performed horribly in the theaters following his Charlie Kirk comments that ended up being a lie – to which he apologized, but it was already too late. King was scrutinized for posting about Kirk on X: “He advocated stoning gays to death. Just sayin’.” Even though King deleted the post and officially apologized to Kirk’s family and supporters, he faced a massive backlash from the general public and even his own fans. Charlie Kirk never advocated for that and was welcoming to people living their life anyway they wish, including gays. Directed by Francis…

The infamous Hooters filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier in the year, selling off its property to all interested parties. Neil Kiefer, the CEO of a group aiming to reclaim the Hooters brand by buying up the Atlanta-based Hooters of America, is planning to change the outfits. The glaring orange shorts of Hooters have been the symbol of the “delightfully tacky” mantra that followed all establishments, and are the most recognizable symbol of the brand. The Hooters uniform has remained relatively unchanged since its establishment in 1983, but Kiefer aims to change that and make it less revealing – even…

The filming of the off-Broadway play “Lady Patriot” will reunite four stars from the 1977 comedy TV series ‘The Love Boat!’ Ted Lange, the actor of Love Boat’s bartender Isaac, is the one writing and directing Lady Patriot. It looks like his project has reunited him with his old colleagues. On the September 9th premiere, Lange was accompanied by Love Boat’s famous Gopher (Fred Grandy), Doc (Bernie Kopell), and Vicki (Jill Whelan). Whelan had stated that working with her old coworkers had greatly calmed her nerves for the role in the Lady Patriot play, which is based on a real…

The death of the conservative activist and devout Christian, Charlie Kirk, has left the media discussing his sudden murder. The suspect, Tyler Robinson (22), has been arrested on suspicion of having carried out the attack. Kirk’s death has been notably shared online through a video where his moment of death was vividly captured. While the online discourse has been split both ways, with some users commenting on the tragedy while others responding emotionally, the country star, Lee Brice, has decided to express his feelings on the matter. Brice was one of the many people who felt saddened at the loss…

Joseph Emerson (46), a former Alaska Airlines pilot, pleaded guilty to trying to sabotage a flight by shutting down the plane’s engines during a flight in October 2023. Emerson was facing 83 counts of reckless endangerment, one for each person on the plane, so he reached a plea deal to resolve both his state and federal cases in Oregon. The judge sentenced him to 50 days in jail, five years of probation, and ordered him to pay a $60,000 fine and complete 600 hours of community service. However, his legal troubles aren’t over yet. He is scheduled for a federal…

Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett shocked the populace with her bold responses about Donald Trump. When Barrett was nominated for her position five years ago, it was widely assumed that she would be a reliable supporter of President Trump, but over the years, she has demonstrated an impressive degree of independence from both the Conservative and Liberal factions. This has earned her criticism from her supporters and critics alike, nicknaming her a swing vote in a court that largely ideologically leaned to one side. But it was her most recent statement that outraged Trump’s MAGA supporters. “I’m nobody’s Justice.”…

Ryan Reynolds had already excited his fans when he posted an image of a spray-painted A over the Avengers logo, suggesting that he might make an appearance in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday as Wade Wilson/Deadpool. The newspaper outlets and social discussions have remained indecisive so far, with reputable parties claiming opposite statements. During the Toronto International Film Festival, the subject of Reynolds’ theorized appearance has been breached by the gathered reporters. Reynolds stated “There’s four that I’ve got here. Of course, I’ve written them all at home on my PJs, and nobody’s seen ‘em nor have I stepped foot on…

Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek snatched a signed hat from a young boy after Polish tennis star Kamil Majchrzak had given it to the child. Szczerek was subject to tons of angry comments calling him disgusting and a bully. Majchrzak won an impressive five-set battle against the Russian athlete Karen Khachanov, in what he would describe as the greatest victory of his career. Eager to celebrate his triumph, Majchrzak had approached his audience to sign commemorative items. In the viral video, Majchrzak is seen offering his hat to a child in the front row, after which an adult man snatches the…

PETA is urging Major League Baseball to rename the bullpen to “arm barn.” The disputable term has been used to describe the space where pitchers warm up since the 1800s. According to TMZ Sports, the nonprofit organization stated in a news release on Thursday that the long-standing baseball word isn’t “animal-friendly.” Peta underlined the need to choose an up-to-date term that is more animal-friendly. ‘Bullpen’ holds a negative connotation since it refers to the area where bulls are kept before the slaughter.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbwTR7cB1W4 PETA’s executive vice president, Tracy Reiman, emphasized that words do matter, adding that ‘bullpens’ belittle baseball players…

The Raiders have parted ways with wide receiver Henry Ruggs III after finding out more information regarding the car crash he was involved in. According to records, Ruggs was charged with DUI resulting in death and dangerous driving. Ruggs was driving the Chevrolet Corvette at a high rate of speed when it plowed into the back of the Toyota Rav4, which was found on fire, according to the initial investigation. According to the LVMPD statement, Ruggs displayed “evidence of impairment.” Ruggs was reportedly driving at 156 mph before the incident, according to Chief Deputy District Attorney Eric Bauman, and had…

Aaron Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19, according to ESPN. The Green Bay Packers quarterback will not play against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, per reports. Rodgers has not been vaccinated, but allegedly said he was. Rodgers must quarantine for a least ten days if he tests positive, according to league regulations. Prior to the start of training camp, the 37-year-old received alternative therapy. Rogers asked the NFL to treat him the same as someone who had received one of the approved vaccinations. The league refused, deeming Rogers unvaccinated. Rodgers is said to use masking measures when interacting with players…

Boom! The popular Netflix show “Squid Game” will have a second season. Hwang Dong-hyuk claims to be obliged to take this step due to the show’s whopping success. During a red carpet event, Hwang promised that Gi-hun would be back soon, ready to accomplish great things for the show. A second season is in the works, but has not yet been finalized by Netflix. The series stars Lee Jung-Jae as Seong Gi-hun, portraying money-hungry people who agree to participate in a series of dangerous schoolyard games. Little did they know, those who lose the game are eliminated – in the…

Customers of the Chick-fil-A restaurant located in Tifton, Georgia, were given notice of a menu change for the spring season. The side salad, a popular item frequently ordered alongside chicken nuggets, will no longer be available at the restaurant. The salad, composed of mixed greens with shredded Monterey Jack, Cheddar, red peppers, and tomatoes, will be served for the last time on April 3, as indicated in a printed flier. The caption of the post announcing the discontinuation of the side salad at Chick-fil-A in Tifton, Georgia, explained that the restaurant wanted to refresh its menu for spring cleaning. The…

DirecTV has announced that it will be adding the conservative television network, Newsmax, back to its roster. This took place on March 23 and we’re letting everyone know in case they missed the announcement. The move comes after a two-month contract dispute that resulted in Newsmax being removed from DirecTV’s network. Newsmax accused the satellite television provider of censorship and anti-conservative bias. The parties reportedly had a disagreement over the terms of an extension to their carriage agreement, leading to initial difficulties in reaching an agreement. In the world of cable and satellite TV, such conflicts are not rare, and…

In 2022, internet scams resulted in Americans losing a staggering $10.3 billion, according to the FBI’s annual report. The losses incurred were the highest in the past five years, with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) receiving over 2,000 complaints daily. Phishing scams were the most commonly reported, with 300,497 victims reporting losses exceeding $52 million. This is because victims often click on insecure links after receiving emails that appear to be from people they know. Data breaches and non-payment frauds were the second most common types of online scams, affecting 58,859 and 51,679 victims, respectively. Ransomware is a type…