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Music News
JIMI HENDRIX: Trailer for Lady Doc Out
The first trailer for Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision is up on YouTube. The film will open at the Quad Cinema in New York City on August 9th as the start of worldwide release. It focuses on the creation of the studio that has been the birthplace of dozens of classic albums.
The trailer includes interviews with Hendrix’s longtime engineer Eddie Kramer, who helped design and build the studio; Steve Winwood, who played with Hendrix on the first night of recording at the new studio; and Band of Gypsys bassist Billy Cox.
Rolling Stones Debut Two New Songs At Levi's Stadium
The Rolling Stones are nearly done with their 'Hackney Diamonds' tour - but they're still adding new songs to the setlist. The band played not one, but *two* tour debuts at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Wednesday: "Far Away Eyes" and the Hackney Diamonds track "Bite My Head Off". They also busted out a cover of Bob Dylan's "Like A Rolling Stone". The tour wraps up this Sunday in Ridgedale, MO.
GRATEFUL DEAD, BONNIE RAITT: Kennedy Center Honorees
The Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, and Francis Ford Coppola are among the recipients of the 47th annual Kennedy Center Honors. The Kennedy Center said that "a social and cultural phenomenon since 1965, the Grateful Dead’s music has never stopped being a true American original, while inspiring a fan culture like no other," and that Raitt has "made us love her again and again with her inimitable voice, slide guitar, and endless musical range encompassing blues, R&B, country rock, and folk."
The four living members of the Dead -- Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh and Bobby Weir -- issued a statement that said, "To be recognized alongside the artists who have in the past received this honor is beyond humbling. The Grateful Dead has always been about community, creativity, and exploration in music and presentation. We've always felt that the music we make embodies and imparts something beyond the notes and phrases being played—and that is something we are privileged to share with all who are drawn to what we do—so it also must be said that our music belongs as much to our fans, the Dead Heads, as it does to us. This honor, then, is as much theirs as ours."
Raitt issued her own statement that said, "I am deeply honored and thrilled to have been chosen to receive one of this year’s Kennedy Center Honors. I have long been an admirer of the Awards and have been so blessed to be able to participate in several shows honoring others. There is no higher level of esteem nor as delightful a celebration and I want to extend my sincere thanks to all who have chosen me to receive this honor. I look forward to the upcoming ceremony and festivities, which I know will be one of my life’s peak experiences.”
The Dead and Raitt will be honored in Washington, D.C. on December 8th alongside their fellow honorees, director and filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola and jazz trumpeter, pianist, and composer Arturo Sandoval. New York's Apollo Theater will receive a special honors as an iconic American institution. The show will air on CBS December 23rd.
RUSH: Solo Reissues
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush only recorded one solo album each -- Victor from Lifeson in 1996, and Geddy followed that with My Favourite Headache in 2000. Both albums are now being re-released next month in various formats, including a range of vinyl configurations.
Starting with Lifeson's Victor, it's been completely remixed by Lifeson and will be available on vinyl for the first time. The fourth side of the album includes four instrumental tracks previously exclusive to his website. To make this release extra special, Lifeson will autograph 1,000 lithographs to be included with the ruby translucent two-LP set, which are available only through the Rush Backstage web store. Victor will be also be available in blue translucent vinyl in Canada only, crystal clear translucent in the U.S. and the rest of the world, black vinyl everywhere, as well as CD and digitally.
For Geddy's My Favourite Headache, this reissue marks its first vinyl pressing since a limited-edition Record Store Day exclusive in 2019. And, like Lifeson's Victor, the fourth side contains two unreleased instrumental mixes. You can get this album on green and blue vinyl in the U.S. and the rest of the world, blue/green galaxy in Canada, and CD and digitally. Both albums, which will be released on August 9th, were recorded while Rush was on hiatus following the death of Neil Peart's daughter and wife.
GEDDY LEE: Moving Memories
This past Tuesday, Geddy Lee of Rush parted with more of his baseball memorabilia at an auction in Arlington, Texas held in conjunction with Major League Baseball's All-Star Game that night in the Dallas suburb.
66 of the 81 lots were sold for a total of $180,168, with the big seller being one of two baseballs signed by President John F. Kennedy. It went for $45,000, but the other one, which had a high bid of $70,000, failed to sell. (In December, his other ball signed by Kennedy went for $138,600, and one signed by Kennedy and his Vice President, Lyndon Johnson, sold for $170,100.) And another signed by President Herbert Hoover on April 17th, 1929 sold Tuesday for $10,000. Geddy said “Strangely enough it was a little easier for me to part with the Presidential balls because I'm a Canadian. So, I felt in some way [they] should be in the hands of an American collector, you know. It's really more apropos there." The other big seller Tuesday was the final out ball from Game Seven of the 1982 World Series won by the St. Louis Cardinals. It was signed by Cardinals relief pitcher Bruce Sutter who recorded the out.
We spoke to Geddy on Tuesday morning, just before the auction, and he told us he decided to start parting with some items because he hadn't added anything to his collection in quite a number of years. "I realized that the collection was sort of stagnant, and I don't think that's the point of a collection just to horde a bunch of things locked away. And, as I started to go through my inventory, I realized how much stuff I had that I wasn't even able to display in my office. It was all in boxes."
And as for deciding what to sell and what to keep, he said it comes down to "anything that had personal significance to [him]." "Anything that was gifted to me from a ballplayer. Anything that was part of my history as a [Toronto] Blue Jay fan, and before that an [Montreal] Expos fan, those are things that were untouchable. Any of my little quirkier things that I love -- I love stories of unusual moments in the game. Those are things I just really didn't want to part with. So, I separated the emotional connection."
You can learn more about his obsession in a new book he’s written, 72 Stories from the Collection of Geddy Lee. Those who bought items in this week's auction will get a copy, but he tells us he plans to publish it soon.
GREEN DAY, GOO GOO DOLLS, HUEY LEWIS: Soundtrack Daredevil & Wolverine
Green Day, Goo Goo Dolls, Huey Lewis and the News and NSYNC appear on the soundtrack to the upcoming Marvel film Daredevil & Wolverine. Considering the style of the previous two Daredevil films, most of thsese songs will likely be used for comic effect. The track list includes Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris," "Green Day's "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)," Huey Lewis and the News "The Power of Love," NSYNC's "Bye, Bye Bye," Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta's Grease duet "You’re The One That I Want," Avril Lavigne's "I'm With You" and "The Lady In Red" by Chris de Burgh.
The album also has a song sung by co-star Hugh Jackman from one of his musicals -- "The Greatest Show" from The Greatest Showman. The vinyl version of the soundtrack is out Wednesday, with the streaming version out next Friday when the movie hits theaters.
Chili Peppers Announce Park Collab
The Red Hot Chili Peppers are working on a collaboration with the lifestyle brand Parks Project. The collection includes a T-shirt, sweatshirt and blanket with designs inspired by Yosemite National Park and the band’s 1999 album, “Californication,” which turned 25 in June.
Proceeds will support the organization NatureBridge, which aims to “connect young people to the wonder and science of the natural world.”
Parks Project President Jack Gray says, “We are incredibly excited to partner with the Red Hot Chili Peppers on this special collection. The designs, inspired by the stunning landscapes of Yosemite and the band’s boundary-pushing artistic style, perfectly align with our mission to promote conservation and inspire a love for the outdoors. Together, we hope to make a significant impact by supporting NatureBridge and providing opportunities for kids to connect with nature and learn about the importance of preserving our national parks.” The collection will go on sale July 22 at ParksProject.us.
How Taylor Hawkins’ Death Made Dave Navarro’s Health Battle Worse
Musician Dave Navarro is opening up about his struggles with long Covid and the pain of losing friend and bandmate Taylor Hawkins. Talking with Guitar World, Navarro shared that his band — NHC — with Hawkins and Chris Chaney had music ready when things began to take a turn.
“I’d just completed making a record with Taylor Hawkins and Chris Chaney,” Navarro said. “We mixed and mastered it – and then we lost Taylor. That was in the middle of Covid, and it was actually very painful for me to pick up the guitar after that. … I didn’t pick up the guitar for about a year.”
He said, “For the first year after losing Taylor, I didn’t play. …Then, about a year into it, I picked up the guitar, started playing some cover songs, and just kind of got used to the instrument in my hand again.” There are no announced plans to release NHC's album.
DONALD FAGEN: Steely Leader is Reelin'
Steely Dan's Donald Fagen isn't pleased that country band Sixwire performed Steely's 1972 song "Reelin' in the Years" at Monday's opening of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. He released a short statement saying, "Hey! Sixwire: If you want to play our music, how about playing 'Tin Foil Hat'?"
He's referring to Todd Rundgren's 2017 song, which he collaborated on about then President Trump. It includes the lyrics: "The man in the tin foil hat is tweeting like a teenage girl” and “He is writing checks to his accusers with those tiny little hands.” Rundgren says they wrote it because they were tired of Trump being "a little whiny man because he didn't win the popular vote" against Hillary Clinton when he was elected in 2016. Todd said "I had this orphan track that I was probably gonna leave off the record. I didn't know how to finish it. And I asked him, 'Would you like to listen to it and maybe, you know, we'll put something together.' He listened to it and he started sending me titles, one of which was 'Tin Foil Hat.' And we had a couple of writing sessions and then I went over to his house and recorded the vocals and some piano playing from him."
Sebastian Bach Confirms Comic Con Appearance
Former Skid Row singer Singer Sebastian Bach has confirmed a Friday, July 25 signing at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con 2024. Bach will appear as the guest of his Reigning Phoenix Music record label on Friday at 12 noon at the Reigning Phoenix Music, Stern Pinball and Rebellion Republic merch booth. Bach will sign his new album artwork and fans can purchase LPs, CDs, Cassettes and T-shirts as well.
He explained, "I have collected comic books since I was five years old. I am a proud owner of amazing fantasy number 15 the very first appearance of Spider-Man. My collection of bronze and silver age comics is very large with many key issues and someday I will share it with the world. I have been an avid collector for decades and I am honored to appear at Comic-Con! If only to get a couple new Incredible Hulk shirts! Looking forward to seeing YOU at Comic-Con!!!"
Kyle Gass Removes Apology
Tenacious D member Kyle Gass has removed his apology for his controversial Donald Trump comment on Instagram. Gass faced widespread backlash this week over a controversial comment made at the band’s recent Sydney concert. The comment was made after Black brought a birthday cake onstage and asked Gass, who was celebrating his 64th birthday, to make a wish. Gass’ then replied, “Don’t miss Trump next time."
After Gass was widely criticized, the musician and actor shared a statement apologizing for his comment, calling it “highly inappropriate, dangerous, and a terrible mistake.”
It’s unclear as to why Gass has removed his apology post.
Elvis' Jet Returns To Memphis
Elvis' jet is back in Memphis, but it was driven and not flown.Jimmy Webb bought the plane purchased by Elvis at an auction and has removed the wings and tail. He's on tour with the jet turned mobile home with his next stop in Wisconsin. The interior of the jet has been kept the same as it was when Elvis bought it in 1976.Shoppers at the Bass Pro Shop at the Pyramid got to see the jet mobile home as it passed through on Wednesday.
Ex-Great White Singer Jack Russell Retires From Touring
Jack Russell, the former singer for Great White, is retiring from touring. In a post on social media, the singer said "it is with the heaviest of hearts that I announce my retirement from the road." He explained that his recent diagnosis of Lewy body dementia and multiple system atrophy have left him unable to perform at the level he wishes and his fans deserve. Russel was a part of Great White from 1981 until 1996 when he left to pursue his solo music career.
THE BEATLES & STONES: Didn't Quite Zip Across the Road
Rolling Stone has compiled its list of "The 100 Best Album Covers of All Time" and The Beatles have three of them. Abbey Road came up one short, landing at two, followed by Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band at 14, and The Beatles ("White Album") at 23. The Rolling Stones also had two in the Top 50 with Sticky Fingers at 28, and Some Girls at 46. David Bowie had two on the list with The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars at 31, and Diamond Dogs at 51.
Here's the Top 10 and you can see the entire list at RollingStone.com;
1.Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures
2.The Beatles - Abbey Road
3.Sly and the Family Stone - There's a Riot Goin' On
4.Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon
5.The Notorious B.I.G. - Ready to Die
6.Patti Smith - Horses
7.Funkadelic - Maggot Brain
8.The Clash - London Calling
9.Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual
10.Nirvana - Nevermind
Other rock acts to make the Top 50 on the list include:
·The Velvet Underground & Nico - 11
·The Who - Who's Next - 18
·Black Sabbath - 20
·Ramones - 22
·Fleetwood Mac - Rumours - 25
·Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols - 29
·Yes - Relayer - 32
·Talking Heads - Remain in Light - 34
·The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan - 37
·KISS - Alive! - 38
·Led Zeppelin - IV - 39
·Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A. - 42
·Roxy Music - For Your Pleasure - 47
ZZ Top Bassist Regrets Getting 17-String Bass
ZZ Top bassist Elwood Francis has some regrets - most notably, convincing Billy Gibbons to buy a 17-string bass. The massive, over-the-top instrument has become a staple of ZZ Top's live show - though Francis wishes it wasn't. He told Guitar World he "found it late at night while internet surfing" and told Gibbons "We should order one of these, and I'll play it. It'll be hilarious." Unfortunately, the bass is extremely difficult to play. Even more unfortunately, it's become a viral hit, meaning Francis has to play it every single night, even though he "hates" it.
He admits "At this point, more people ask me about the 17-string bass than they do the fuzzy guitar."
IN OTHER NEWS
The Rolling Stones did three consecutive tour debuts Wednesday in Santa Clara, California – 1978’s “Far Away Eyes,” Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone," and “Bite My Head Off” off their latest Hackney Diamonds, but without Paul McCartney, who played bass on it. They wrap up Tour ’24 Sunday in Ridgedale, Missouri.
Foo Fighters only got to play half their set Wednesday at CitiField in Flushing, New York after a powerful line of thunderstorms moved through the New York City area. The band posted on social media, "The safety of our fans, the crew and everyone working in the stadium comes first, so when it was determined that there was no safe way to continue the show in this dangerous weather, we had no choice but to call it a night." The Foos are back at CitiField Friday night.
Mark Knopfler has teamed with music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins to auction his signed Boswell acoustic guitar, of which only 24 were made. Bidding is open until August 14th at CrowdFunder.co.uk. They’ve already raised a little more than $12,000 of the $26,000 goal. Earlier this month, Knopfler was presented with the Music Icon Award at Nordoff and Robbins’ Silver Clef Awards in London.
Paul McCartney will release a video of himself performing “Blackpool” from his new archival release, One Hand Clapping, tomorrow (Friday) at noon ET.
Genesis are reissuing 14 studio albums on 180-gram vinyl starting August 23rd with Foxtrot, The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, Duke, Abacab, and Genesis. These will be followed on September 6th by Nursery Cryme, Selling England by the Pound, Wind & Wuthering, We Can’t Dance, and their final album, 1997’s Calling All Stations. And the final four to be released on September 27th are A Trick of the Tail, …And Then There Were Three…, Trespass and Invisible Touch.
Green Day have tapped Star Wars actor Mark Hamill to appear in their video for the Saviors track "Corvette Summer." The video will be out on Tuesday.
Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains will have some new music to play when his tour with Bush and Candlebox starts July 26th in Bend, Oregon. He's releasing a new single called "Villified" on July 25th.
Lifestyle
Birthdays….
·Benedict Cumberbatch (actor – Best Actor noms for The Power of the Dog, The Imitation Game; also – 1917, Star Trek: Into Darkness, Doctor Strange, Spider Man: No Way Home, Avengers: Infinity War)
·Anthony Edwards (actor – Top Gun, Revenge of the Nerds, ER)
·Sir Brian May (guitarist, co-founder – Queen; record producer, doctorate in astrophysics, animal rights activist, inventor, author)
·Allen Collins RIP (guitarist, founding member – Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rossington Collins Band; would have been 72)
·Bernie Leadon (guitarist/singer – original member of the Eagles, replaced by Joe Walsh; also Flying Burrito Brothers, sessions with Randy Newman, Stevie Nicks and others)
·Howard Schulz (founder – Starbucks)
On This Day
·in 1969, Apollo 11 and its astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin and Michael Collins, went into orbit around the moon in preparation of the historical step that took place the following day.
·in 1985, Christa McAuliffe, a schoolteacher from New Hampshire, was chosen to be the first civilian to ride aboard the space shuttle. Sadly, on January 28th, 1986 she and the rest of the crew of the space shuttle Challenger were killed after an on-board explosion.
TODAY IS NATIONAL DAIQUIRI DAY
July 19th is National Daiquiri Day! The daiquiri is a rum-based cocktail invented by an American mining engineer named Jennings Cox. Legend has it that Cox created the first daiquiri in the early 1900s after he ran out of gin at a small bar in Santiago, Cuba. The original daiquiri recipe called for white rum, lime juice, and sugar. According to another legend, Ernest Hemingway inspired the creation of the frozen variety at El Floridita in Havana in the 1940s. The bartender’s name was Constantino Ribalaigua and he is often considered the true creator of the daiquiri. Today, there are dozens of daiquiri flavors and varieties!
STEGOSAURUS FOSSIL SELLS FOR $45 MILLION
What would you do if you had more money than you knew what to do with in one lifetime? If you’re hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin, you buy a nearly complete fossil of a Stegosaurus…for a mere $44.6 million at auction. This price tag blows away the previous record for fossil purchase, which was $32 million. Named “Apex,” the Stegosaurus’ new home will be at a yet to be identified “U.S. institution.” Griffin says that, “Apex was born in America and is going to stay in America.”
Universal Orlando Offers Unlimited Visit Deal To Florida Residents
Florida may be home to hurricanes, balmy weather, shark attacks and some of the most bizarre crime stories in the world, but the state isn't completely devoid of benefits. Case-in-point: Universal Orlando Resort is offering tickets that allow unlimited access to the theme park – only to Florida residents. The ticket, which costs $199 plus tax, can be used to enter the park as often as the ticketholder would like, Universal officials say. There is one caveat, however: The “unlimited” ticket expires on December 18th.
"With more than 60 immersive experiences across its theme parks, this new ticket offer gives guests the utmost convenience and plenty of time to enjoy all that the destination has to offer with the ease of visiting however often they’d like through December 18th," reads a statement released by the park.
A THIRD OF AMERICANS THINK THEY HAVE AN IDEA TO MAKE THEM RICH
A lot of people dream about striking it rich one day, but some actually think they know a way to make it happen. According to a new survey, 33% of Americans say they have an exciting idea they think could make them wealthy one day.
So how do these people think they’re going to do it? The research reveals:
·For 17% of those with an idea they think could lead to their fortune, the idea involves inheritance or using family money.
·Four in 10 want to start a business or service as their wealth-driving idea, while 27% think they have a stock tip that could make them rich.
·And some think they’re ready for “Shark Tank,” as 26% of those with a big idea believe they’ve come up with a game-changing product that’s never been seen before.
·Some of these ideas include a new kind of ceiling fan, plans for a new social media platform, and an irresistible food truck.
·Others are hoping their creative endeavors pay off, so they’re working on the next great American novel or making music they hope to share with the world one day.
·But if that doesn’t work out, 19% of respondents say they have a feeling in their bones that they’ll win big in the lottery someday.
·Men are a lot more confident that their idea will help them get rich than women (39% of men believe this compared to 26% of women).
·Overall, only 10% of respondents consider themselves “very lucky” with money, and 21% feel “somewhat lucky.”
·That will come in handy, as 39% say they’ll need some kind of luck or financial win so they can be comfortable later in life, while 10% are counting on an inheritance for financial security.
THE BEST FAST FOOD CHAINS IN THE U.S.
People love Chick-fil-A, and their strong sales and excellent customer satisfaction ratings prove it. They continue to be one of America’s favorite fast food restaurants, but as popular as they are, they’re no longer the best, according to new research.
·“USA Today” has just announced the winners of the latest 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, an annual ranking of the most popular fast food chains.
·To come up with the list, they first have editors and fast food experts make their choices, then “USA Today” readers vote on their favorites to decide the winners.
·Chick-fil-A was chosen best overall fast food chain in 2023, but they’ve been knocked down by a new winner, Del Taco.
·The regional Mexican chain, which is concentrated in the West, offers burgers and fries along with tacos, burritos and nachos. Del Taco also has a dedicated breakfast menu, along with a vegan and vegetarian menu.
·Del Taco wasn’t even in the top 10 in 2023, making their win for best fast food chain even more impressive.
The 10Best Readers’ Choice Top 10 Fast Food Chains
1.Del Taco
2.KFC
3.Chick-fil-A
4.In-N-Out Burger
5.Hardee’s
6.Captain D’s
7.Taco Bell
8.Popeyes
9.Zaxby’s
10.Arby’s
EXPERT-BACKED HABITS TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN HEALTHY
Making small tweaks to your daily routine can help you prevent cognitive issues, like dementia, as we get older. Our brains are essential for our ability to function, but they don’t get a lot of attention or TLC, like muscles, our skin and teeth do. Think of brain care the way we wear sunscreen to protect our skin, taking care of it sooner rather than later is the best way to keep it functioning at its best.
Brain care “is going to help your heart, protect you from other diseases, make you more connected to other people and more upbeat,” explains Dr. Gary Small, a geriatric psychiatrist. “You’re going to live longer and better. Who doesn’t want that?”
These are the habits and lifestyle changes experts recommend adding to your routine to keep your brain healthy.
·Taking Walks With A Friend - Getting regular physical exercise is one of the best things you can do for brain health. But you don’t have to run a marathon to see results, research shows that older adults who frequently take “leisure walks” are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than those who don’t. And Dr. Small says bringing a friend to talk with while walking adds a social connection and mental stimulation to the exercise that’s a strong brain-booster.
·Meditating For 10 Minutes - Just 10 minutes of meditation can improve mood, lower stress and improve cognitive function. Consistency is key, so try to make it a daily habit.
·Gratitude Journaling - Negative thinking isn’t just bad for your mood, it’s bad for your brain, too. But getting in the habit of looking for the silver lining by practicing gratitude can lower the risk of dementia and cognitive decline, and writing by hand also helps to keep your brain sharp.
·Keeping A Consistent Bedtime - Sleep is crucial to brain function and research shows that getting even one hour less than the recommended amount of sleep every night raises the risk of dementia. Going to bed every night at the same time and getting at least seven hours of sleep helps combat that.
·Picking Up A New Team Sport - This also promotes healthy brain function, because you’re learning something new, being active and socially engaged. It can be anything from joining a yoga studio to learning to play pickleball, as long as it stimulates your mind, gets you moving and talking with people, it’s good for your brain.
SURVEY REVEALS HOW LITTLE COLLEGE STUDENTS KNOW ABOUT HOW GOV’T WORKS
This fall, many college students will get to vote in their first election, but new research suggests they may want to brush up their knowledge first. A new survey from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni finds a lot of undergraduate college students don’t know much about how our government works or American history.
The poll of 3,026 undergrads asked 35 questions and the results show:
·Less than a third (31%) know that James Madison is the “Father of the Constitution.”
·Six in 10 students couldn’t correctly identify the term lengths of members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.
·Only 27% know that Vice President Kamala Harris is the President of the U.S. Senate, 28% thought it was President Biden.
·Just 35% know that Mike Johnson is the current speaker of the House of Representatives.
·Students are also unsure about who the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is. Only 37% know it’s John Roberts, and 16% said it was Clarence Thomas.
·Just 28% know that the 13th Amendment is the government action that freed the slaves.
·Less than a third (32%) know that the legislative branch of the government has the power to declare war.
·Despite the fact there were recently two presidential impeachment trials, just 32% know that an impeachment trial happens before the U.S. Senate, 30% mistakenly thought it takes place before the Supreme Court.
·Only a quarter of college students know that the Constitution doesn’t specify the number of justices on the Supreme Court, a third incorrectly said that it requires nine.
THIS NEW LIP GLOSS TUBE CAN DETECT ROOFIES
A new product on the market is designed to help women stay safe, and it comes in a surprising package - lip gloss. Esōes [[SOS]] Cosmetics has created an innovative lip gloss tube that can detect date rape drugs and even call for help in an emergency. The $65 product comes with testing strips that can identify if roofies are in a drink, and it sounds like a game-changer.
“We provide a real way to detect and confirm the presence of common date rape drugs in drinks and call for help immediately before a person becomes unconscious,” explains Esōes founder and CEO Joy Hoover. “By giving people the power to test their drinks and call for help with just a push of a button, we raise awareness, encourage reporting, and ultimately, cut down on drink spiking incidents.”
So how does it work?
·At the bottom of the lip gloss tube is a hidden compartment that holds the testing strips.
·When one is dipped in a drink, if it shows two lines, the drink is safe, but only one line means drugs are in it.
·According to the company, the testing strips can detect drugs including rohypnol [[ruh-HIP-naal]] or “roofies,” Xanax, Valium, Ativan and others.
·The lip gloss comes in several shades, as well as two matte liquid lipsticks.
·The high-tech case also has a Bluetooth-connected panic button that can contact emergency services through the company’s location-enabled safety app when pressed.
·Hoover is now working on developing GHB/Ketamine/Benzodiazepine test strips, which will be the first to test drinks for the top three date rape drugs.
Trader Joe’s Mini Insulated Tote Bags Back In Stock — For Now
After quickly selling out during their initial release, Trader Joe’s stores across the country have reportedly restocked their viral mini cooler bags. The Mini Insulated Tote Bags, available in magenta and teal for $3.99, are back in limited quantities across most stores. The previous release saw the bags being resold online at significant markups, with hundreds of listings on resale sites like eBay. Due to their high demand, some stores are experiencing long lines and selling out quickly, while other stores are limiting the number of units customers can purchase.
Panera Intros More New Menu Items — Including 2 Avocado Toast Options
Panera is expanding its menu with new summer items, including the Spicy Fiesta Chicken Sandwich, Kickin' Grilled Cheese, and two new varieties of Avocado Toast. The chain is also bringing back Blueberry and Sesame Bagels and introducing a "bagel hack" where customers can substitute a pair of bagels in the place of bread for any whole-sized sandwich. These new changes follow Panera announcing its largest menu transformation earlier this year to focus on enhancing its core items like soups, salads, sandwiches, and mac & cheese.
CONNECTICUT MAN MAKES SOAP FROM HIS OWN BODY FAT
A Connecticut man is being compared to Brad Pitt’s character in “Fight Club,” but not for his fighting skills. Robert Tolppi is catching a lot of attention because he’s made soap from his own body fat, posting a video on TikTok showing off the entire process. “Some find the video funny, while others find it outright disgusting,” the 23-year-old told Caters News Agency.
He's built a following of 1.5-million on TikTok by sharing weird clips, and this one is no exception. He didn’t remove his own fat, though; he had 400ccs of fat removed from his body with liposuction, then asked if he could keep it. “I found the idea of human fat soap compelling, taking the conclusions of the zero-waste movement and our society’s push to recycle to the next level,” he said. It takes all kinds.
TEXAS TOWN LAUNCHES MASSIVE MANHUNT WITH DRONES TO SAVE DOG WITH BOWL STUCK ON ITS HEAD
A massive rescue mission was conducted this week in the Texas town of Manvel. Citizens reported a strange sight…a Labrador retriever mix with a clear bowl stuck on its head running around town. Police launched a drone search and had locals fan out and help find, sedate, and capture the pooch. The dog was finally found under a house in the sweltering heat that continues to hit Texas, shot with a tranquilizer dart, and then ran into a wooded area.
Local tracked the dog down, and the container was removed by a vet. Locals pointed out that it couldn’t have been easy to breathe in the 95-degree heat, but they still gave the dog the perfect nickname…”Jughead.”
“Sleep Divorce” Grows In Popularity Among Couples
“Sleep Divorce,” where couples decide that separate sleeping arrangements rather than cozy up next to each other during the night, are becoming more common. Research from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found the 29% of Americans are now taking the “sleep divorce” path. The importance of sleep is only now becoming the priority it needs to be, and seven-to-nine hours of quality sleep is your healthy sweet spot. It seems that, in order to get that rest, more couples are opting for separate rooms.
People Left Divided Over Baby Name Perceived As Rude
The name of a newly born American baby has some people laughing hysterically…and has others terrified of the poor child’s future when it comes to bullying. A sign outside of the Bloomin’ Babies Birth Center proudly announced, “Welcome to the world, Annaly! 7 lbs. 10 oz.” For the record, “Annaly” is “an Irish name coming from the female name Anna,” and is a variation of “Annaleigh.” You can discuss amongst yourself how cute, rude, or disturbing the name is…or eventually will be.
Woman Arrested After Pizza Kerfuffle At Sam’s Club
There are few things on Earth more annoying than when you work a customer service job, and someone comes in just before you close to place an order just as you’re shutting things down. Employees at a Sam’s Club in Henry County, Georgia are demanding on-site security after customers allegedly attacked one of the workers over a pizza. Cierra Monroe was working at the café in the store when a woman and her two daughters came in to order two whole pizzas…two minutes before the store closed. When told it was too late, the mother, Andrea McKnight, reportedly “came back into the kitchen and punched (Monroe) in the face.” McKnight was arrested, and her 20-year-old pregnant daughter, Victoria Wilson, also has a warrant out for her arrest over her alleged involvement in the pizza pile-on.
Tourist Criticized For “Mimicking Sex” With Historic Statue In Italy
Another day…another tourist acting like a jackass around another country’s historic relics. Officials in Italy are trying to identify blonde woman who was caught on camera “kissing, humping, and grinding against” the statue of Bacchus in Florence, Italy. The “mimicked sex” pics went viral on social media, and now the culture ministry and official of Italy are furious. If identified, officials say the statue humper will be “fined and banned from the city for life.”
Highway Coated In Steak Sauce After Truck Crash
Early Wednesday morning, on Raleigh, North Carolina’s I-440 Beltway, a tractor-trailer crashed…spilling steak sauce all over the highway. All inbound lanes were blocked while the mess and wreckage was cleaned up. Fortunately, nobody was hurt, but…for future reference…the driver might’ve been better served crashing his rig into a field of cattle for economy’s sake.
A Jet Ski With "Kirby" Written On It Has Been Abandoned In Philly...Again
The first time it happened, it was odd. A second time is just plain weird. A jet ski was illegally dumped on North 5th Street near Lehigh Avenue in north Philadelphia with the name “Kirby” written on the side. The vehicle wasn’t on a trailer, but just sitting on the side of the road when it was found. Two weeks ago, a different jet ski was found abandoned on the same street, again with the name “Kirby” written on the side. Police are assumed to be looking for someone named Kirby to find out what he did to someone to make them start abandoning jet skis in Philly with his name on them.
Family Attacks Sam's Club Woker After Family Attacks Them For Refusing To Make Two Pizzas Minutes Before Closing
A mother and daughter really wanted some pizza at Sam’s Club. Police have arrested a mother and are about to file charges against her daughter after the two attacked a Sam’s Club employee in Georgia because she refused to make them two pizzas when they walked in two minutes before closing time. When the employee told them it was too late, the family called her names, and then the mom walked back into the kitchen and punched the employee in the face. The mom was charged with battery, and her pregnant 20-year-old daughter has a warrant out for her arrest; she was taken to the hospital after the fight.
Corpse Flowers Could Bloom At U.S. Botanic Garden This Weekend
Visitors to the U.S. Botanic Garden in the nation's capital could be in store for a stomach-turning treat this weekend. A spokesperson says two corpse flowers may bloom there this weekend. When they bloom, the rare Sumatran plants give off a smell like rotting flesh to help attract pollinating insects like beetles and flies. Corpse flowers are an endangered species and the botanic garden is helping with research to ensure their survival.
Pop-Tarts Gets Pushback For “Vampire Bites”
Halloween is rolling out very early this year. Home Depot and Target have launched their holiday sections online and Pop-Tarts is debuting “Vampire Bites” with strawberry flavoring. But, the breakfast treat is getting pushback online. One Instagram user commented “So it’s the same thing that’s been out just with a Halloween packaging?” and another pointed out “Wait, why aren’t these shapes like fangs??” The brand hasn’t commented yet. Pop-Tarts isn’t the only brand with the same product and Halloween packaging. Oreos recently dropped their Halloween cookies, the only change is the packaging glows in the dark and is holiday themed.
Pezamania Event Happening Now In Independence
An event billed as the largest and longest running PEZ convention in the world is underway in Ohio. PEZamania is an annual gathering of collectors, dealers, casual sellers, and anybody else interested in collecting PEZ and other related items in Independence, south of Cleveland. The event runs through Saturday.
Betting.US Giving Away Buc-ee's Road Trip
Betting.US wants you to take a road trip to visit Buc-ee’s locations across the U.S. The sports betting information resource outlet is holding its Buc-ee’s Summer Road Trip Challenge, which will entail visiting five Buc-ee’s locations in the U.S.
The selected candidate will buy different Buc-ee’s food items to compare both quality and price between locations. The Buc-ee’s road tripper will inspect bathrooms for cleanliness, grade wait times at registers and gas lines, and compare prices of fuel and other various merchandise. The winner will also be asked to stop at non-Buc-ee’s gas stations to compare how the Beaver stacks up. The participant will also receive a $1,000 stipend for gas and lodging, in addition to $1,000 in Buc-ee’s gift cards.
To apply, submit a short application to betting.us explaining travel experience, content creation skills, and why you are the perfect person for the job. Entry closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on July 31.
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Team USA To Play South Sudan In USA Basketball Showcase
The Americans are continuing the USA Basketball Showcase in London. Team USA will play South Sudan on Saturday in the United Kingdom. The U.S. is coming off a dominant 105-79 win over Serbia on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi. Stephen Curry had a game-high 24 points and shot 6-for-9 from beyond the arc. Bam Adebayo came off the bench to record 17 points and eight rebounds. Team USA is now 3-and-0 in pre-Olympic competition this month. South Sudan is coached by former NBA guard Royal Ivey [[ roy-AL ]]. They are coming off an 84-81 win over Great Britain on Thursday in London.
Russell Westbrook To Join Nuggets Following Trade To Jazz
A former NBA MVP is on the move again. ESPN reports that Russell Westbrook is expected to join the Denver Nuggets after a trade that sent him from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Utah Jazz earlier on Thursday. Utah is planning to waive Westbrook and buy out the remainder of his contract. The Clippers are receiving guard Kris Dunn from the Jazz in exchange for Westbrook, a second-round pick swap and cash. The 35-year-old Westbrook averaged 11.1 points, five rebounds and 4.5 assists in 68 games with LA last season.
MLB Releases 2025 Schedule
Major League Baseball's schedule for next season is out. Shohei [[ show-hey ]] Ohtani and the Los Angles Dodgers will take on the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo March 18th and 19th to start the season. March 27th will be MLB's traditional Opening Day, marking the earliest Opening Day in league history. Other key dates include May 16th through the 18th for "Rivalry Weekend" that will see eleven series between prime interleague rivals. The All-Star Game will be held July 15th in Atlanta and the season will wrap up on September 28th.
Guy Fieri Launches MLB Shirt Collection
"Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" host Guy Fieri has teamed up with the MLB to celebrate ballpark flavors! The MLB x Flavortown collection features hand-drawn designs of each MLB team's most famous ballpark food item on t-shirts. For example, the Chicago Cubs shirt features
“Chicago Style Hot Dogs” and the Baltimore Orioles shirt celebrates “Best Beef In Baseball," while the Los Angeles Dodgers shirt features their famous "Dodger Dogs." Check out the whole collection now at Homage.com!
Bengals' Dillon Selected To Ring Of Honor
A Bengals' legend is heading into the team's ring of honor this season. Cincinnati announced on Thursday that Corey Dillon will be enshrined during a Week Three matchup against the Commanders on Monday Night Football. The running back is Cincy's all-time leading rusher with more than eight-thousand yards. Dillon was originally selected in the second round of the 1997 draft and was traded to the Patriots in 2004 after a fiery exit in Cincy.
Former Packer Cobb Joins SEC Broadcast
A former Packers player will hit the broadcast booth this season.ESPN reported on Thursday that Randall Cobb is joining the SEC Network as a college football analyst. The receiver played 10 of his 13 NFL seasons with Green Bay and ranks fifth in franchise history with 532 receptions and 11th in yards with more than 6,300. He spent last season with the Jets and is still a free agent. Cobb played college ball at Kentucky and caught 35 touchdowns in three seasons.
Alabama To Name Field After Nick Saban
The University of Alabama is honoring its legendary former head football coach. ESPN reports that the Crimson Tide are planning to name the football field at Bryant-Denny Stadium after Nick Saban. The Alabama system board of trustees will meet on Friday to discuss approving the field's name change. Saban won six national championships during his 17-year tenure in Tuscaloosa. He retired in January and is now working as a college football analyst for ESPN. A ceremony to dedicate the new field name is expected to be held on September 7th.
The Open Round One Recap
Daniel Brown is sitting atop the leaderboard after the first round of The Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Course in Scotland. Brown shot a six-under 65 in the opening round of the tournament. Shane Lowry is sitting alone in second place at five-under par, while Justin Thomas sits in third at three-under. Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley and Justin Rose are part of a seven-way tie for fourth place at two-under. Defending champ Brian Harman is tied with several others for 42nd place at two-over par.Ewen Ferguson, Yuto Katsuragawa, C.T. Pan and Marcel Siem will be among the first group of players teeing off in round two.
NASCAR Cup Series Rolls Into Classic Brickyard 400 Sunday
The NASCAR Cup Series field rolls into Indiana on Sunday for one the marquee races of the regular season. The drivers clash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400. Ryan Blaney hopes to carry over momentum from last weekend's win at Pocono Raceway.The driver of the Number-12 car is seventh in the standings, while Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, Tyler Reddick, Denny Hamlin and William Byron make up the Top-Five. There are only five races left in the regular season.
Lawrence Taylor Arrested In Florida
NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor has been arrested…again. At around 5 pm on Wednesday, Taylor turned himself in to Broward County Jail on an “outstanding felony warrant.” The charge, reportedly, was “failure to report name or residence change.” Reporting is “one of the conditions imposed on him as a registered sex offender” in Florida. Taylor’s lawyer, Mark English, said in a statement that this was all a “significant misunderstanding,” and that his client will be pleading “not guilty” to the charge.
Ric Flair Not At All Happy About Not Being On ESPN’S Top 100 List
Whooo! Ric Flair seems to be pissed about being left off ESPN’s list of the Top 100 Athletes of the 21st Century. In his rant, posted on X, Flair is quick to point out his “16 world titles…actually 22…, 1,200 hour matches, 15 years without a day off, (status as a) cultural icon and worldwide sensation.” Flair also added that “so many people have lost sight of what greatness truly is.” While there’s no denying the work, skill, and athleticism that goes with being a professional wrestler, particularly one of Flair’s caliber, it should be noted that:
·None of those wrestling titles happened in the 21st century
·Flair retired from wrestling in 2008…and 2012…and 2022
·It’s debatable how much of a “real sport” wrestling is
All of that said, if there was a Mt. Rushmore of professional wrestling, Ric Flair would unquestionably be on it.