Author: Frank

Kutztown University grad running a news blog for fun. I enjoy gaming, sports, and building websites and optimizing ads for much bigger people. Eagles and Phillies fan, but I don't like anything about Joel Embiid. He can't even be on time? Bro, what's up with that?

Justin Timberlake’s arrest in June 2024 for driving while intoxicated has garnered significant media attention. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the events and subsequent developments: The Arrest: Incident Details: Timberlake was pulled over around 12:30 a.m. on June 18, 2024, in Sag Harbor, New York, for failing to stop at a stop sign and not maintaining his lane. During the stop, police noted signs of intoxication, including bloodshot eyes, a strong odor of alcohol, and poor performance on field sobriety tests​. Refusal of Breathalyzer: Timberlake refused to take a breathalyzer test, which resulted in an automatic suspension of his…

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Tetris, one of the most iconic and influential video games in history, has a fascinating history that spans several decades and involves a range of legal and cultural developments. Creation 1984: Tetris was created by Alexey Pajitnov, a Russian computer engineer, while working at the Dorodnitsyn Computing Centre of the Soviet Academy of Sciences in Moscow. Inspired by a traditional puzzle game called pentominoes, Pajitnov designed Tetris to be a simple yet challenging game where players arrange falling blocks (tetrominoes) to complete and clear horizontal lines. Early Popularity 1986: Tetris was ported to the IBM PC and quickly gained popularity…

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California has invested approximately $24 billion over the past five years to address its homelessness crisis, yet a recent state audit reveals significant shortcomings in tracking the effectiveness of this substantial expenditure. Despite the massive funding, the state’s homeless population has continued to grow, with estimates reaching over 180,000 individuals in 2023, accounting for nearly 30% of the nation’s homeless population. The audit, conducted by State Auditor Grant Parks, examined five major homelessness programs funded between 2018 and 2023. Findings indicate that only two programs—Project Homekey, which converts hotels and motels into housing, and the CalWORKs Housing Support Program, offering…

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California has poured $24 billion into addressing its homelessness crisis over the past five years, yet the state has failed to consistently track whether this massive investment has made a dent in the problem, according to a state audit released. The audit paints a troubling picture of a state grappling with one of the nation’s most persistent challenges. With an estimated 171,000 homeless individuals—accounting for roughly 30% of the U.S. total—California’s streets are lined with makeshift tents that disrupt businesses and communities from San Diego to San Francisco. Despite the billions spent across more than 30 housing and homelessness programs…

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Former President Donald Trump arrived in court today and had a message for all Americans. Trump suggested that the country is in a terrible place right now and he’s only in court because of Joe Biden. This is the hush money court case involving skinbag Stormy – and honestly, no one cares about this one way or another. Axios said Trump faces 34 felony counts for “allegedly falsifying business records to cover up a payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels” and I could not care less about her. Axios also reported that “prosecutors accuse Trump of allegedly instructing…

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The GTA 6 Trailer Countdown account on Twitter has people amped up as one of the voice actors may be hinting at a reveal coming soon for the latest installment of the GTA series. The video below had the following caption: “The voice actor of GTA 6’s protagonist, Jason hinted at his role during an Instagram live with a Rockstar Games cinematographer, talking about an unannounced project, meeting Keanu Reeves (Cyberpunk 2077’s voice actor) in Miami, stealing cars and doing a mission.” Hold up, Keanu Reeves. Stealing cars. Doing a mission. That literally sounds like something that GTA6 could be.…

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The Grand Theft Auto (GTA) game franchise is a highly popular and influential series known for its open-world gameplay and immersive storytelling. Here’s a summary of the history of the GTA game series: GTA: Grand Theft Auto (1997): The original Grand Theft Auto was developed by DMA Design (now known as Rockstar North) and released by Rockstar Games. It featured a top-down perspective and allowed players to engage in criminal activities in a fictional city. GTA II (1999): The second installment, GTA II, expanded on the concept of its predecessor, offering a larger open-world environment and more diverse missions. GTA…

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The Halo game franchise has a rich and expansive history that spans several decades. Here’s a summary of the key events and milestones in the history of Halo: Development and Release of Halo: Combat Evolved (2001): The original Halo game, developed by Bungie Studios and published by Microsoft, was released as a launch title for the Xbox console. It introduced players to the sci-fi universe of Halo and the iconic protagonist, Master Chief. Halo’s Success and Expansion (2001-2004): Halo: Combat Evolved received critical acclaim and became a massive success, helping to establish the Xbox as a prominent gaming platform. Bungie…

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Fans of Red Dead Redemption 2 and animal lovers across the planet will be sad to learn that the dog who portrayed Cain has passed away in real life. Cain wasn’t a huge character in Red Dead Redemption 2, but times like this is when people come together amid loss and be there for each other, especially when it’s a pup that most RD2 gamers enjoyed knowing. The dog’s real name was Einstein Barnes. A Senior Animator over at Rockstar Games shared a heartwarming message about Einstein Barnes on Instagram. It said the following (and the rest can be read…

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Hunter Biden’s legal team defends payouts ‘Fox & Friends First’ host Todd Piro discusses Hallie Biden receiving money from one of Hunter Biden’s associates and the response from his legal team. The Oversight Committee had something else to say about Hunter Biden and all the money dealings and other things. Here’s what the Oversight Committee said, according to a report on Trending Politics: Bank records we’ve obtained reveal Rob Walker, a Biden family associate, used his company to transfer money from a Chinese energy company to Hunter Biden, James Biden, Hallie Biden, and an unknown “Biden.”  Specifically, on March 1,…

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Former Jeffrey Epstein associate was arrested at Jimmy Kimmel’s house Jimmy Kimmel called Aaron Rodgers a ‘tin foil hatter’ for wanting to know who’s on the late Jeffrey Epstein’s client list, but now people are digging into Kimmel’s past to see why he would say something like that. Because, doesn’t everyone want to know who’s on the Epstein client list? Well, turns out that Jimmy Kimmel knows or is friends with someone in Jeffrey Epstein’s former private chef, a guy named Adam Perry Lang. Brett Cooper, if Daily Wire, explains the connection in her video and this was further confirmed…

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Elon Musk might buy Twitter after all. A deal between the wealthiest person in the world and one of the most famous social media platforms is back on track. Twitter reported that it intended to close the deal at $54.20 per share after receiving Musk’s letter. But the company has refrained from indicating that it is abandoning its lawsuit against Tesla’s billionaire CEO. Experts commented that this was meaningful given the lack of trust and the contentious relationship between the two parties. In a statement, Twitter said, “We received the letter from the Musk parties which they have filed with…

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In an episode of Table Manners, Shania Twain describes a dream dinner she had with media mogul Oprah Winfrey, which quickly became sour when they started discussing religion. The Canadian-born singer, 57, recently recalled one of her “most memorable dinners” with the 68-year-old talk-show icon during an appearance on the “Table Manners” podcast. The podcast is hosted by Jennie and Lennie Ware. WATCH the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkWBVdoNd4E On the podcast, Ware, 37, sparked Twain’s story when she asked about a notable dinner in her life. The singer mentioned the ’90s, but it’s not clear when that specific dinner took place. After…

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Whoopi Goldberg is lashing out at people criticizing The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power and House of the Dragon over their casting choices. Social media users have condemned the series on Prime Video and HBO for becoming “woke” and portraying people of color in the original fantasy worlds created by J.R.R. Tolkien and George R.R. Martin. Whoopi Goldberg responded to the critics by accusing them of having a problem with black actors in the movie. In addition, she reminded them that fantasy shows are fiction, adding that there are no dragons, no hobbits. “I want to start by…

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At the New York State Fair, punk rockers Dropkick Murphys made their views on the MAGA movement clear. Dropkick Murphys frontman Ken Casey stated, “If you’re a real patriot, you won’t support the MAGA movement,” according to local reports. His rant sparked some chants of “Let’s Go Brandon” from the crowd while others were cheering. Casey was also quick to criticize “MAGA” hats for being made in China, while much of the merchandise of his group was made in America. He then directed his attention to the faction of Trump’s base that still thinks the election was stolen: ‘If you…

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A number of Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, have called on Netflix to remove what they consider to be “offensive content.” The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council, which includes Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, initially made the call to ban the streaming of movies and TV shows featuring same-gender relationships or interactions, such as between two biological men or two biological women. Egypt was quick to follow suit, releasing its own statement. According to the Gulf Cooperation Council, the offending programs “contravene Islamic societal values and principles.” Egypt went…

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The excuse used by Tesla CEO Elon Musk in his attempt to renege on his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter due to an excessive number of bots is gaining momentum. First came the claims of the Twitter whistleblower. Then, Robert Iger, who served as the CEO of The Walt Disney Company between 2005 and 2020, came out with more details. He revealed that Disney determined that a large proportion of Twitter users were “not real” when the entertainment giant considered purchasing the social network in 2016. Bots are a piece of important information mentioned by Iger, something that he…

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The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards night was marked by a political statement made by the songstress Lizzo. She used her winner’s speech to claim that laws in the U.S. were “oppressing us.” Lizzo, 34, won in several categories at the awards, with one being Video for Good for her hit About Damn Time. The “Good as Hell” singer admitted she didn’t know what the “music video for good” award meant. But she said that she was grateful for the votes of her fans who helped her win the trophy. “B****! Thank you so much, thank you to Christian [Breslauer],…

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Defendant Alec Baldwin is being sued again by the widow and sisters of a US Marine killed in Afghanistan during the chaotic 2021 military departure. They claim the actor exposed them to online vitriol following accusations he made against one of the women. They are seeking at least $25 million in damages. According to the New York Post, an initial complaint was filed by the family in Wyoming, but it was dismissed in May because the court has no jurisdiction over Baldwin, who is a resident of New York. A second complaint was filed by the family last Friday in…

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It’s now official: “Top Gun: Maverick” has surpassed “Avengers: Infinity War” as the sixth highest-grossing film in domestic box office history. Thirteen weeks into its run on the big screen, “Top Gun: Maverick” has taken in $683 million in North America, sufficient to move past Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War”. To become 5th, the next target on the list for Top Gun: Maverick is Black Panther with its $700 million in the box office. On the international front, “Top Gun: Maverick” has generated $720 million. It’s worth noting that the movie was not played in two major foreign markets: China and…

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The forensic report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation into the October shooting death on the set of the film “Rust” has been released and reports suggest that Alec Baldwin pulled the trigger on the set of ‘Rust’ leading to the accidental death of Halyna Hutchins. Almost 10 months after the fatal “Rust” shooting, the FBI decided to provide the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office with the full forensic report. According to ABC News which obtained a copy of the report, the gun that actor Alec Baldwin used when cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot could not have been discharged unless…

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An official report from the New Mexico Medical Investigator’s Office states that Alec Baldwin’s deadly shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust” was accidental. A medical investigator’s report and numerous FBI reports on the gun and ammunition recovered after the shooting were released by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office. Based on a recent FBI analysis, it appeared that the gun would not have gone off without the trigger being pulled, disputing Baldwin’s claims that it did not. Charges in the case may still be filled. According to prosecutors, they will review the latest reports and await…

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The picture posted by Hilaria Baldwin on Instagram caught the eye of everyone. She wrote a note to her husband, Alec Baldwin, about how his enemies are “seeking to destroy him.” The woman, 38, lauded her husband who is an actor in a long post about the “darkest part” of Hollywood. She talked about the efforts to “delegitimize” his “voice.” Her post featured a black-and-white photo of the pair. “To enter your world and become your person has been both a joy and an eye opening experience,” the yoga enthusiast wrote. “How many wonderful moments, meeting incredible people, doing amazing…

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The somehow long-running Samantha Bee late-night series, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, has been canceled at TBS. A spokesperson for TBS confirmed to PEOPLE that Bee’s Emmy Award-winning show will no longer be included in the current network’s programming. However, many people didn’t even realize the show was still on! This career blow could be the end of her short-lived time in late night talk shows. “As we continue to shape our new programming strategy, we’ve made some difficult, business-based decisions. Full Frontal with Samantha Bee will not return to TBS,” the spokesperson said. “We are proud to have been…

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#SueTheView has been trending on Twitter after co-host Whoopi Goldberg smeared TPUSA. Goldberg said the conservative organization allowed neo-Nazis to attend their event in Tampa, Florida. She then tried to backtrack, offering a “quick clarification” to mention that the neo-Nazis were “outside protesters.” The founder of TPUSA, Charlie Kirk, said the group was exploring legal action against the show. He said in a tweet: “Talking to lawyers. Many think we have a strong case. You cannot smear minors as Nazis and get away with it. It impacts them for the rest of their life. #SueTheView” “The View” co-host Sara Haines…

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Rock legend Pat Benatar says she stopped singing one of her most famous songs – “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” – as a gesture of respect for the victims of mass shootings in the United States. “I can’t say those words out loud with a smile on my face, I just can’t,” Benatar, 69, told the newspaper USA Today in an interview published on July 21st while referring to the lyrics of the 1980 smash hit. WATCH HER VIDEO ANYWAY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JRgHol94Xc Benatar, who is currently on a tour across the country, said that “Hit Me With your best shot”…

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Fans are seeking answers from Russian model Irina Shayk after accusations that she used the anti-Ukrainian symbol “Z” in a cryptic post on Instagram. The Instagram story of Shayk is the subject of much discussion online as she posted a photo of food with the caption “Russianzz,” and many are viewing it as support for Russia’s war effort in Ukraine. This is just sad considering it was simply a photograph of food and people jumped right to conclusions, forcing her to address the situation herself. While many online suggest that Shayk approves of Russian aggression, the model has previously expressed…

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The former disgraced CNN anchor Chris Cuomo reportedly sought to become a firefighter. He was fired from the left-wing network last year in part for his role in the effort to help his brother, then-New York Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo, accused of s-xual misconduct. Chris Cuomo had originally applied to be a volunteer firefighter with the East Hampton Fire Department. However, he was forced to withdraw his application because he found out after meeting with fire officials that he was not able to commit the time required for the position. Sources told The Daily Beast that Chris Cuomo “backed out”…

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Government lawyers announced that they would not prosecute a production crew associated with “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”. The crew members were arrested on charges of unlawful entry into a congressional building last month. WATCH WHAT HAPPENED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZ9Jsb9TKk The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia stated that prosecutors determined that it was untenable to proceed with misdemeanor charges against the nine people arrested at the Longworth Office Building on June 16. In other words, they will not face prosecution and now social media users are livid, posting tons of backlash online. “The individuals, who entered the building…

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Hillary and Chelsea Clinton are now officially documentary filmmakers. In a press release issued by both Apple TV+ and an Instagram post, Hillary Clinton announced on July 14th that she will be hosting an eight-part documentary series called “Gutsy” for the streaming service, with her daughter Chelsea. The documentary series will be following the mother-daughter duo as they engage in conversations with women who inspire them as they continue to make positive changes in their communities and set the path for those who will come after them. Apple TV+ released an intriguing statement promising viewers a chance to see “Hillary…

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