Author: Monica Williams

In a complete surprise, a salmon shark washed up on the shores of Salmon River, Idaho. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) received calls and emails reporting the find. Clearwater Region fisheries manager Joe Dupont took up the investigation, but was puzzled how the shark got there. The Salmon River, synonymously known as “The River of No Return,” runs in central and eastern Idaho. The freshwater river is known as home to several species of trout and salmon. Salmon sharks are notably not native to river. Its worth mentioning one of the only species of shark capable of…

Atari, the little company that changed the world, is releasing a new retro video game console. The Atari 2600+ is a modern-day recreation of the classic 1980 console. The company has partnered with PLAION to deliver this new release while staying faithful to the original. At launch, the console will come with 10 of the most recognized Atari games. Modern technology has allowed the team to create an authentic replica of the original Atari 2600. So yes, it’s kind of an emulator, but it’s also NOT an emulator. “Preserving classic games is a priority for Atari, and the release of…

“Assassin’s Creed Jade,” the upcoming mobile game in the franchise, released some official gameplay. It looks stunningly beautiful. The Ubisoft and Level Infinite game is still in development, but what they currently have looks very polished. The game was previously listed as “Assassin’s Creed Code Jade,” we think the current title works better. Set in Feudal China, it appears our assassin character is trying to protect the Great Wall and the kingdom as a whole. The architecture, weaponry, and clothing really encapsulates the opulence of that time period. Even the combat for this game has a degree of elegance to…

 Danish-Norwegian Europop band Aqua is gearing up for a fall tour across the United States, appropriately named the “Barbie” World Tour. Many fans were disappointed when the 1997 hit song “Barbie Girl” wasn’t a needle drop in the billion-dollar “Barbie” movie. It was featured in another song for the film, “Barbie World,” by Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj. The tour is stopping at several major American cities, like New Orleans, Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas, and more. Live Nation will be holding a pre-sale for tickets on Monday, August 28th, 2023. General sale for tickets will begin on Wednesday, August 30th.…

The late Richard Donner’s classic Christmas dramedy “Scrooged” finally has a 4k edition! To commemorate the film’s 35th anniversary, the 4K release of the Bill Murray and Karen Allen-starring film has hours of special features. “Scrooged” is a modern take on the classic Christmas tale, “A Christmas Carol,” following a greedy TV executive. Frank Cross (Murray) is the epitome of a modern day Scrooge, ironically trying to do a live production of “A Christmas Carol” on Christmas Eve. Cross is visited by the three Christmas Ghosts and has a change of heart, becoming a better man at the end of…

Oscar winner Jamie Foxx is playing the role of God in the upcoming movie”Not Another Church Movie.” Foxx will be playing opposite Mickey Rourke’s Devil. The film, from writer-director Johnny Mack, was shot prior to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The remaining ensemble cast includes Kevin Daniels, Vivica A. Fox, Tisha Campbell, Jasmine Guy, Kyla Pratt, and Lamorne Morris. This upcoming comedy by Monty the Dog Productions is aiming to be quite the wild ride. Taylor Pharry (Daniels) is given a holy mission from God: tell his family’s stories and inspire the community. The problem is Taylor’s family and community…

A 14-year-old Minnesota teen who loves fishing reeled in a big catch- but it wasn’t a fish. Connor Halsa hooked a wallet containing $2,000 cash. Halsa chose to do the honorable thing and returned the wallet to Jim Denney, an Iowa farmer. Halsa, a soon to be high school Freshman, was on a summer family fishing trip. Thinking he caught a Walleye, Halsa reeled in his line and was surprised to see a wallet. As he and his family looked over the contents of the wallet, they found $2,000 cash, a business card, and other items. Halsa and his family…

Walt Disney Animation has released a teaser for their upcoming animated film, “Wish.” It shows more of Chris Pine’s character, King Magnifico. Pine’s King Magnifico is set to grant wishes for the people of the Kingdom of Rosas. However, he has some seriously sinister plans. This causes main character Asha (Ariana DeBose) to join forces with a wishing star to save the kingdom. This journey will see her accompanied by her suddenly talking animal sidekick, Valentino (Alan Tudyk). The film is adapting to the 2D/3D hybrid animation style like “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.” After several films depicting abstract…

India has become the first country to land a spacecraft near the south pole of the Moon. They are the fourth country to land on the moon. This historic voyage to the uncharted territory has scientist believing they could find vital reserves of frozen water. What a technical triumph for the nation with the most population! After failing to join the “space race” in 2019, India’s Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the moon’s surface at 06:04pm local time. Celebrations sparked all over the country, especially in Bengaluru, India, where space scientist cheered the successful landing. The success of this mission showcases…

Disneyland’s newest eatery, the “Princes and the Frog” themed Tiana’s Palace, is set to open next month. One of the big things we’ve been looking forward to is finding out what things they’ll have on the menu. Well, get ready to have your taste buds tingle over these mouth-watering choices! For entrées look no further than a New Orleans classic in the House Gumbo, served with braised chicken and Andouille sausage. There’s a plant-based alternative 7 Greens Gumbo, full of white beans, okra, yams, and sweet potatoes. You can even get the 7 Greens Gumbo with Chicken and Andouille Sausage…