Author: Monica Williams

Fast food giant Taco Bell is asking fans to vote on new catchphrases for their iconic sauce packets. Rewards Members can vote through the app. The poll opens on July 23rd and the most popular catchphrases will be revealed the next day. Some phrases that rewards members can vote on are “Entering my _____ era,” “What’s your @,” and “If you won’t, then I will,” according to a press release. The company is planning a redesign for the sauce packets for 2024, and this poll is the first step. The redesign will not only include the new catchphrases, but also…

Anchor Brewing Co. executives announced the iconic brewery would be shutting down on Wednesday, July 12th. The oldest craft brewery in the United States is located in San Francisco, and has been in business for 127 years. Many patrons and employees were upset about the news, some even put in bids to take over ownership. A brief letter was sent to Sapporo USA President, Mike Minami, by the business agent for Anchor Brewing Union. The letter expressed that the Anchor Brewing Co. employees discussed the situation, and decided they wanted to purchase the company. Should they take over, the brewery…

Possible prognosticating animated series “The Simpsons” is bringing their Halloween special “Treehouse of Horror” back for another year. The Halloween specials have become a staple for Spooky Season since the the first episode in 1990. The 34th installment of will air this fall, when the series returns for it’s 35th season on Fox. Miniature versions of the poster are available at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) while supplies last. It offers some hints about the episode. Marge taking on an army of NFTs sounds like it’ll be extremely hilarious. Some sort of virus infecting Springfield that turns everyone into versions of…

During SDCC, MAX released a trailer for the fourth season of “Harley Quinn,” and there is a lot to unpack. Harley, like most adults, is struggling to find a good work-life balance. The other main conflict is how her new position as a hero is putting a strain on her relationship with Ivy. Ivy is still rocking the badass villain life, something the trailer shows Harley is missing fiercely. The trailer offers some excellent shots of how the “BatFam” are handling Gotham with Harley as a new member. Seeing Harley in a Bat Cape and trying to adhere to the…

After 51 days, an Iowa woman found the $25,000 prize in Utah’s treasure hunt. Treasure hunters searched all over the state. The only clue to guide them was a secret riddle in the form of a poem. Chelsea Gotta, of Iowa, made three different trips, all to no avail. After nearly giving up, Gotta continued researching and ultimately found the treasure. John Maxim of Utah Treasure Hunt spoke with Gotta and praises her story as inspiring. Maxim, one of the founders of Utah Treasure Hunt, said they wanted the hunt to be free and open to everyone. He says Gotta…

BBC has revealed what sonic screwdriver David Tennant will wield as the Fourteenth Doctor. News broke about Tennant’s return along with companion Catherine Tate to “Doctor Who” back in December. From what we’ve seen from teasers, Tennant’s Fourteenth Doctor comes off as edgier than his previous turn in the role as the Tenth Doctor. The outfit may be similar for the two versions of the Doctor, but the color tones for Fourteen really give that edgy vibe. Thankfully Tennant still has amazing hair, though perhaps its more tousled to reflect how much The Doctor gone through. The designs for the…

With the ongoing discourse around the uses, both good and bad, of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, it’s no surprise certain authorities on the subject are voicing their opinions. Like Oscar-winning Canadian filmmaker James Cameron, who had a thing or two to say on the matter. “The Terminator” director and co-writer agrees with many experts that the advancements of AI are a threat to humanity. His main concern is with the producers of AI, and if they are doing this for money, or for defense. “I warned you guys in 1984, and you didn’t listen,” Cameron said. AI and it’s usage…

A rare pink dolphin was spotted in Louisiana waters on July 12th, by Thurman Gustin. Gustin spotted the dolphin just under the water while fishing in Cameron Parish. Having never seen a pink dolphin before, Gustin got his phone out and started recording. He claims there was a second dolphin, too. Gustin uploaded his video to the Galveston Saltwater Fishing group on Facebook. The video offers a brief glimpse of a pink fin breaking the surface of the water. Once he had his proof, Gustin left the area as he didn’t want to disturb the sea dwellers. The video quickly…

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has served a search warrant in Henderson, Nevada. The warrant is connected to the 1996 unsolved murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Metropolitan Police Lt. Jason Johansson confirmed the connection. “The search warrant that we conducted is in connection with the Tupac Shakur case,” Johansson said. “It’s a case that’s gone unsolved and hopefully one day we can change that.” Johansson refused to make further comment regarding the search. Shakur was 25 when he was shot four times on the Las Vegas Strip on September 13th, 1996. The shooting took place after the Mike…

The Australian Space Agency is baffled by a mysterious dome that washed up on a West Australian beach. Locals discovered the giant metal object at Green Head Beach, roughly 250 kilometers (115 miles) north of Perth. State and Federal authorities are currently investigating the origins of the dome. It is believed to not have come from a commercial aircraft. At this time the dome is being treated as potentially hazardous and police have asked the public to keep a safe distance. Green Head Beach residents claim the dome is about 2.5 meters wide and 2.5 – 3 meters long. Many…