Lions Ready for High-Profile Playoff Opener Against Commanders

Lions Coach Dan Campbell says his team is no stranger to the pressure, despite being in an unfamiliar position as the first seed in the NFC heading into their playoff opener against the Washington Commanders. The team has been under intense scrutiny throughout the season, with many doubting their abilities after a rocky start. However, … Read more

New Glenn NG-1 Mission Pushed to January 13 Launch Window

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket has updated its launch window to no earlier than Thursday, January 16, but is now targeting Tuesday, January 14, for its inaugural mission. The three-hour launch window will open at 1 a.m. EST (0600 UTC). Initially, the launch was targeted for Monday, January 13, but poor weather conditions at Launch … Read more

Billy Bob Thornton on “Landman” Season 1 Finale: Taylor Sheridan’s Revenge

Billy Bob Thornton played Tommy Norris in Paramount+ series “Landman,” which concluded with a dramatic finale that set up potential conflicts for its hero. Co-creator Taylor Sheridan may have intentionally put Norris through the wringer, as he was beaten and kidnapped by Jimenez, the local drug cartel leader. Thornton joked about the finale’s intense scenes, … Read more

Art Center Settles with Mary Miss Over Deteriorating Installation

A $900,000 settlement has ended a legal stalemate over a deteriorating art installation in Greenwood Park, allowing its removal. The “Greenwood Pond: Double Site” was built around and into a pond at the site, just south of the Des Moines Art Center. The installation, which dates back to 1989, had deteriorated to the point where … Read more

API Request Exceeded: What It Means for You

When you send a request to an application programming interface (API), it processes your data and returns information. However, some APIs have limits on the number of requests they can handle in a given time frame. 429 Too Many Requests is an HTTP status code that indicates the server has reached its rate limit or … Read more

PPI Data Brings Relief for Markets Ahead of CPI Release

The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 0.2% in December, beating expectations, as core prices remained unchanged. The news brought some relief to markets ahead of tomorrow’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation release. However, the modest gain may not have been enough to calm nerves, as a jump in airfares last month could impact the Federal … Read more

Eagles Fan Banned After Verbal Harassment at NFL Game

A Philadelphia Eagles fan has been banned from attending future events at Lincoln Financial Field after verbally harassing a visiting Green Bay Packers fan during an NFL playoff game. The incident occurred on Sunday, where the Eagles defeated the Packers 22-10. The fan, who remains anonymous, referred to a female Packers fan as “ugly, dumb … Read more

AG Ken Paxton Sues Allstate for Collecting Consumers’ Driving Data Without Consent

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against insurance companies Allstate and Arity, alleging they collected over 45 million consumers’ driving data without their knowledge or consent. The lawsuit claims the companies embedded secret software on consumers’ cellphones to justify raising insurance rates. Paxton says Allstate collected trillions of miles worth of data … Read more

Blake Lively’s ‘Simple Favor’ 2 Release Delayed by Feud Rumors

The release of “A Simple Favor 2” has been delayed due to rumors surrounding a feud between star Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni. The issue began when fans pointed out similarities between Ryan Reynolds, who plays Nicepool in the upcoming film, and Baldoni’s character in It Ends With Us. Lively thanked “Gordon Reynolds,” which … Read more

Walmart Unveils New Logo Amidst Mixed Reactions from Internet Users

Walmart’s first new logo in nearly 20 years has sparked intense debate among internet users, with many expressing outrage over the redesign. The company describes the change as a “comprehensive brand refresh,” but its impact on social media platforms is telling. The new logo features a wordmark inspired by Sam Walton’s classic trucker hat and … Read more