The concept of free money has always felt too good to be true, but this week social media was alight with rumors that a glitch at Chase Bank meant such had suddenly become a reality for some. The reported glitch allegedly allowed people to withdraw money they didn’t have, up to $50,000, with no consequences. How Does The Hack Work? RDNE Stock Project/Pexels According to Complex.com, the glitch came in the form of check fraud, where people could deposit fake checks for large sums of money. Reportedly, the glitch prevented these checks from being flagged, allowing the fraudulent transactions to…
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In Lee Daniel’s new Netflix horror movie, “The Deliverance”, a young child growls at his mother and walks backwards up a hospital ward. This may sound like a standard horror movie affair, but the creators of the film claim it is based on real, and recent, events. How Close To Reality is The Deliverance? Jackson Simmer/Unsplash The supernatural events documented in “The Deliverance” are based on a real-life story reported by journalist Marisa Kwiatkowski. The terrifying events, as documented in an Indianapolis Star article titled “The Exorcisms of Latoya Ammons”, include levitation and alleged demonic possession. How The Real-Life Haunting…
Beloved sea food chain Red Lobster have announced plans to close 23 more locations, having already closed over 100 stores. The chain had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has blamed their famous All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp deal for much of their losses. Bankruptcy Closures Pix4Free.org via Picpedia Court documents filed on Thursday in a Florida bankruptcy court confirmed that Red Lobster is exercising its rights to lease 23 locations. Among the states impacted by the new wave of closures are New York, California and Ohio. When Will Restaurants Close? Matthias Zomer/Pexels Red Lobster plans to vacate the 23 restaurants by August…
The French actor Alain Delon has died at the age of 88. The actor, known for his leading roles in films like Purple Noon and Le Samourai, died on Sunday, according to French media. Family Confirm The News Sunset Boulevard/Getty A statement from Delon’s family reads, “Alain Fabien, Anouchka, Anthony, as well as [his dog] Loubo, are deeply saddened to announce the passing of their father.” “He passed away peacefully in his home in Douchy, surrounded by his three children and his family.” French President Pays Tribute Getty Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, paid tribute to the deceased actor,…
This week it was revealed that California governor Gavin Newsom had spent $200,000 of tax-payer money to hire a personal photographer. The governor of America’s most populous state hired Charles Ommanney for a photo op as he seeks to maintain a high-profile in US politics. Who is The Photographer? Nærings- og fiskeridepartementet/Flickr Charles Ommanney is a former war photojornalist who has since gone on to take photos of Barack Obama and Mark Zuckerberg. He is now an official photographer for the California Governor, earning $200K annually (almost as high an income as Newsom). Newsom Defends Photographer’s High Salary Flickr via…
We’re over halfway through 2024 and it’s already clear that this has been a big year for the film industry — with many highly anticipated and critically acclaimed movies becoming box office hits and even breaking records. Released in May, _Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes _is currently the 10th highest-grossing film of 2024. Directed by Wes Ball, the movie has grossed $397 million worldwide. #9: Bad Boys: Ride or Die Manny Hernandez/Getty _Bad Boys: Ride or Die, _a buddy cop comedy starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, was released by Sony in June, and has grossed $399 million…
Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix has pulled out of a new gay drama just days before filming was due to begin. Phoenix was set to be the co-leading actor in the film directed by Todd Haynes. Phoenix cannot be recast, meaning the entire project has been called off at the last minute. Original Plans in Tatters Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Phoenix was meant to star alongside Danny Ramirez (Top Gun: Maverick) in an explicit gay love story set in the 1930s. The film was set to have an NC-17 rating due it’s explicit sexual nature. Haynes had previously said the film “challenges…
NASA have denied that astronauts Suni Williams and Bruce Wilmore are stranded after they spent seven weeks in space on the Starliner as part of a mission that was barely meant to last a week. Now, a retired astronaut speaking anonymously has admitted that Williams and Wilmore must be stranded. “Of course [NASA] don’t feel comfortable putting them in the [return] vehicle,” he said. A Rocky Recent History For NASA N. Kodama/Flickr The Starliner went into space without a crew in 2019, but failed to reach the International Space Station (ISS) and suffered a software glitch. Following the 2019 incident,…
A popular provider of guacamole products has announced a voluntary recall of multiple of their products. The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause a deadly infection. Where Were Recalled Products Sold? Travis/Unsplash The recalled fresh guacamole was made by Metro Produce Distributors Inc. of Minneapolis, MN and sold at Lunds & Byerlys grocery stores located throughout the Twin Cities area and St. Cloud. The products, which were also available at some “Taco Mas” food bars between July 27-31. The products are packaged in clear plastic containers. No Confirmed Illnesses, But Concerns Persist Cristi Ursea/Unsplash No illnesses…
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams went into space over seven weeks ago via Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. The mission, which was originally meant to last less than a fortnight, has since been plagued by problems. Engineers discovered helium leaks impacting the spacecraft both before and after the launch. Now, with fuel supplies limited, engineers have been considering deploying a rescue mission to save the stranded astronauts. NASA Look For a Plan-B NASA HQ PHOTO/Flickr “It’s clear NASA does not want to deviate from its base plan of using Starliner to come home, and this remains most likely,” said Eric…