Dramatic and catastrophic flash flooding took place yeaterday in New Mexico, and it is the third time across the country in a week.
These picturess are from Ruidoso, where the water rose by 20 feet in just 30 minutes after heavy rain…washing away homes in the process.
Notice a pattern yet?
We are excited!! The Wednesday’s season 2 second trailer has been released.
We are excited!! The Wednesday’s season 2 second trailer has been released.
Part 1 of the new season is debuting on Netflix August 6 followed by Part 2 on September 3.
Every so often, a strange little story surfaces that grabs our collective attention. This is one of those tales. And if you’ve got about an hour to spare and enjoy falling into a good rabbit hole, consider this your invitation.
Here’s what we know.
A mom from the Northeast found herself attending a Fourth of July party somewhere in the South.. she had just moved there. Maybe it was a quick visit. Either way, her child was a friend with a child in this local family, and she was invited to their holiday gathering.
Being a kind and thoughtful guest, she brought along a homemade antipasto salad. And not just any salad—it was gorgeous. We’re talking fresh vegetables from her own garden, delicately arranged, topped with what looked like a balsamic glaze worthy of an Instagram sponsorship. Honestly, it may have been the most photogenic antipasto salad in recorded history.
But that’s where the celebration ended.
According to her now-viral TikTok video, things went south quickly. The party, it seems, was being held at what she described as a “compound,” a collection of homes close together, all owned by members of the same extended family. And that family? Not exactly welcoming. From her perspective, she was given the cold shoulder, judged, mocked, and eventually kicked out.
She left hurt and humiliated, and decided to post a tearful video about the incident with antipasto salad in hand. The internet responded.
People from all over chimed in with their support. Others claimed to be locals defending the family. And of course, it wouldn’t be the internet without drama escalating. The woman claims to be receiving threats in her comments. Some mention the local sheriff. Others are even bringing the kids into it.
What started as a side dish and a bad party has turned into a full-blown feud with the world commenting and watching …
I wonder, was the antipasto salad enough of a gesture to warrant staying at the party? Is there some unwritten code of hospitality that says if you show up with balsamic-drizzled, garden-fresh goodness, you should be treated like a guest, not an outcast?
God that salad looks amazing.
It’s a bizarre story. And we’re only slightly paying attention, because let’s be honest, there are bigger things happening in the world. But in a strange way, it’s comforting to know that these kinds of offbeat tales still exist.
So here’s to the woman, the salad, and the strange little corner of America that turned side dish etiquette into a national debate.
Study causing fear: The study’s main finding is both surprising and alarming: since 2016, a sustained increase in surface salinity has been detected across the Antartic Circumpolar Current. That change in water composition suggests a change in the balance of the components the ocean circulation in the Southern Hemisphere. Fresher surface water close to the sea ice edge is being replaced by more saline waters.
Various news organizations are reporting that a major ocean current in the Southern Hemisphere has reversed direction for the first time in recorded history.. climatologists are calling a “catastrophic” and a tipping point in the global climate system.
The change in current was reported by Spanish marine scientists at El Institut de Ciències del Mar (ICM-CSIC) in Barcelona. Now there is scientific speculation about what it will do to the planet..
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“We are witnessing a true change in ocean properties in the Southern Hemisphere—something we’ve never seen before. Climate models predict freshening of surface wàters in the Southern Ocean, while we observe the opposite, an increase in salinity” explains Antonio Turiel, ICM-CSIC researcher and co-author of the study. “While the world is debating the potential collapse of the AMOC in the North Atlantic, we’re seeing that the Southern Ocean is drastically changing, as sea ice coverage declines and the upper ocean is becoming saltier. This could have unprecedented global climate impacts.”
At least 161 people remained missing in Kerr County, the place hit hardest by devastating floods that swept through Texas’ Hill Country five days ago, Gov. Greg Abbott said on Tuesday, as the slim hopes of finding survivors continued to fade.
The heartbreak continues in the Lonestar state ..
At least 161 people remained missing in Kerr County, the place hit hardest by devastating floods that swept through Texas’ Hill Country five days ago, Gov. Greg Abbott said on Tuesday, as the slim hopes of finding survivors continued to fade.
161 people in one county.. alone..
The number of missing cited by the governor — the first time an official had identified the scale of the recovery operation still ahead — suggested the death toll of 111 could more than double as searchers continue to find bodies.
Officials in Kerr County acknowledged that no one had been found alive there since Friday.
The inspector with the Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed on July 2 that the Christian camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River had a state-mandated plan “for emergency shelter and for evacuation” in case of a disaster.
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Adding intrigue not being reported on your late local news or networks: The CEO of a weather modification technology company has confirmed that cloud seeding operations took place in Texas just two days before the deadly central Texas flood occurred. NBC News reported that Augustus Doricko, the CEO of Rainmaker, a weather modification company, said that planes had released silver iodide in the atmosphere in Texas two days prior to the fatal floods that have claimed over 100 lives.
Doricko claims the cloud seeding operations did not cause the flooding in Texas..
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Meanwhile hopes dim for finding survivors..
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The superhero fatigue is greeted by a leaked bad review
This week, James Gunn’s much-hyped Superman movie premieres and with it comes a swirl of speculation, drama, and one massive oopsie.
From the moment Gunn announced his take on the Man of Steel, fans have wondered just how political this Superman would be. Gunn hasn’t exactly dodged the question either. He’s said outright that the film will contain political elements, and in today’s fiercely polarized environment, that’s enough to set off alarm bells for both fans and detractors.
Despite the anticipation, no official reviews have dropped yet. That’s because of a strict press embargo… well, mostly.
In what might go down as the Kryptonian Leak Heard ’Round the World, The Daily Beast accidentally published its full review a whopping five days early. And it wasn’t exactly glowing. The headline?
“The Terrible New ‘Superman’ Movie Is the Final Nail in the Grave for the Superhero Genre.”
Whoopsie poopsie.
The article was taken down within five minutes, but the internet doesn’t forget—and screenshots were everywhere within seconds. Warner Bros.’ PR team has been scrambling ever since, not only because the embargo was broken, but because it was broken with a fatal headline punch to the jaw.
Talk about bad timing for a movie that’s already under a microscope.
Now, Gunn and Warner Bros. are hoping that audience excitement—and perhaps some glowing word-of-mouth—can help the film deflect those early rays of criticism. Gunn has said the movie doesn’t need to hit $700 million to be considered a success. But considering its hefty budget and the fact that superhero fatigue is real (unless you’re a dinosaur—Jurassic World: Dominion roared back to life last weekend), some insiders are skeptical.
Will Superman soar—or will those early leaked reviews prove to be its kryptonite at the box office?
Stranger Things fans, hold onto your Eggos ! A user on Reddit may have just spilled the demodogs on the upcoming Season 5 trailer.
The post, which appeared about six days ago before being mysteriously removed by moderators, came from a user with a solid track record. They previously leaked correct teaser details and release date hints for the final season — which gives this latest drop some added weight.
Here’s what the Reddit leak claimed:
The Stranger Things 5 trailer is reportedly 2 minutes plus in length..
It’s expected to drop sometime this month — with speculation pointing to July 15. That’s not just a random guess either; July 15 marks the anniversary of the show’s debut on Netflix back in 2016.
Since then, the post has been taken down, which only fuels the theory that it may have revealed too much.
So… what might be in the trailer?
Warning: Spoilers ahead — or maybe not, depending on if this is real or a very elaborate fan fiction. Read at your own risk.
Reported highlights include:
The return of the big mysterious wall from the teaser and a military base, which will supposedly play a major role this season.
Vecna returns through a new portal inside the military base.
A new character, possibly named Derek, is introduced.
Nancy Wheeler is seen washing blood off her hands (very Lady Macbeth vibes).
Eleven and Mike share a scene, with Eleven wearing a wetsuit — much like the ones she wore while entering the Void in earlier seasons.
Karen Wheeler and little Holly are hiding in a bathtub, likely from a Demogorgon.
Sadly, no word on Barb. Still. Honestly, for the final season, a mega-reunion of all the characters we’ve lost along the way would be the kind of fan service that Netflix should strongly consider. (Justice for Bob, anyone?)
So is this the real deal? Or just another Upside Down fever dream?
Time will tell. The clock is ticking toward the show’s premiere, and whether or not this Reddit leaker is right, we’ll find out soon enough. One thing’s for sure: the hype for Season 5 is real, and Stranger Things fans are ready to go deeper into the darkness one final time.
Time will tell.. upside down and all.
We’re all just out here, riding the Schumann wave.
Over the past week, I’ve been listening to more and more chatter about something that’s quietly humming beneath the surface of our world — the Schumann Resonance. And if you’re like me, maybe you’ve been hearing about it too, whether in passing, through podcasts, or late-night rabbit holes on YouTube. But lately, it’s been more than just background noise.
Followers of the Schumann Resonance — that mysterious, low-frequency electromagnetic pulse generated in the space between the Earth’s surface and the ionosphere — have reported a week of chaos. Sudden spikes, strange lulls, and what can only be described as maniacal fluctuations in this frequency have left people wondering if the Earth itself is trying to tell us something… or maybe just short-circuiting.
And let me be honest — I’ve had some of the worst nights of sleep in recent memory. One particular night? Barely three hours of sleep, followed by an 18-hour stretch of wired wakefulness. No nap. No rest. Just a bizarre, buzzing energy. And I’m not alone — plenty of others are saying the same. Restless nights. Weird dreams. Strange tingling sensations. A general unease you can’t quite place.
Could it really bWe the Schumann Resonance?
Scientists are split. Some claim it’s pseudoscience — that it has no effect on the human body. Others believe these natural frequencies may, in fact, interact with our brainwaves, moods, and even our nervous systems. What is certain is that the Schumann Resonance is real, measurable, and it is changing — sometimes dramatically.
So what do we do with this information?
Maybe it’s just stress. Maybe it’s aging. Or maybe… just maybe… it’s the Earth’s frequency shifting and vibrating in ways we don’t fully understand yet. The jury’s still out — but if you’ve been feeling off lately, you’re not imagining things. And if your sleep feels like it’s been hijacked by some unseen frequency, well… maybe it has.
Have you noticed anything strange lately — in your sleep, your mood, your body? Drop a comment. I’d love to hear if anyone else is riding this same bizarre wave.
The box office rolled out its dinosaurs for display this Fourth of July box office weekend–and it worked..
The box office rolled out its dinosaurs for display this Fourth of July box office weekend–and it worked..
Universal and Amblin’s Jurassic World Rebirth came in well ahead of expectations ..
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In North America, the holiday tentpole is reporting an estimated five-day domestic opening of $147.3 million, including $91.5 million for the three-day weekend.
In North America, Rebirth ranks as the fourth-best showing ever for the July Fourth holiday, both in terms of the five-day and three-day number.
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President Trump’s Justice Department and FBI have concluded they have no evidence that Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed powerful figures, kept a “client list” or was murdered, according to a memo detailing the findings obtained by Axios..
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The memo..
This may contradict AG Bondi’s previous statements about information that was on her desk at the start of the Trump Admin sequel..
