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‘Black Phone 2’ scares its way to the top of the weekend box office

'Black Phone 2' poster/Courtesy of Universal PicturesThe lead-up to Halloween brought folks wanting a scare to the theaters.Black Phone 2, the sequel to the 2022 horror film Black Phone, debuted at number one at the box office this weekend, bringing in $26.5 million, according to Box Office Mojo. That bested the original’s opening weekend of just over $23 million, which landed it a fourth place debut.Last weekend’s number one, Tron: Ares, dropped to number two, with $11.14 million, while this weekend’s […]

October 20, 2025

Music

Guitar signed by U2’s Bono & The Edge part of Woody Guthrie Center silent auction

Bono & The Edge/ (ABC/Michael Yada)A guitar signed by U2’s Bono and The Edge will be part of an upcoming virtual silent auction being put on by the Woody Guthrie Center.The members of U2 are this year’s Woodie Guthrie Prize recipients. According to a post on Instagram, the “marquee item” in the auction will be a Gibson 70s Explorer Natural guitar signed by the two band members.The auction is set to go live on Tuesday at 12 p.m. CT. It will […]

October 20, 2025

Viewpoints

An Agent, A Psychic And The Hunt For Justice

When FBI agent Robert Hilland ran out of leads on a cold case, he turned to an unlikely source: psychic John Edwards. What started as skepticism became a decades-long partnership that helped solve some of the country’s most confounding crimes. Their story blurs the line between intuition, evidence, and the unknown. Robert Hilland, retired FBI agent, co-author, Chasing Evil: Shocking Crimes, Supernatural Forces, and an FBI Agent’s Search for Hope and Justice Links for more info: Chasing Evil Book John […]

October 19, 2025

Health

Burning Point: Why Aren’t Workers Protected From Extreme Heat?

As extreme heat becomes more common across America, outdoor and factory workers face deadly risks on the job. Despite numerous heat-related deaths each year, safety standards remain inconsistent and vary widely between states. Advocates are now pushing for nationwide regulations to guarantee every worker access to shade, water, rest, and the right to speak up without fear of retaliation. Guest Information: Pamela Walaski, 2024-2025 President, Board of Directors of the American Society of Safety Professionals Katelyn Parady, development and strategic […]

October 19, 2025 1

Viewpoints

Why You’re Always Busy But Never Fully Caught Up

On average, its estimated that the typical worker receives one email every six minutes. This constant stream of emails and instant messages throughout the day continuously pulls people away from their main tasks and leads to workout burnout. Computer science and communication expert, Cal Newport joins us this week to break down the main issues and possible solutions. Cal Newport, professor, computer science, Georgetown University, author, World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload. Links for more info: […]

October 19, 2025 2

Health

Food Fight: How The Global Food Industry’s Greed Is Killing Humanity

Nutrition expert Stuart Gillespie has spent decades uncovering how the same system that causes hunger also fuels obesity – the global food industry. His research exposes how corporations have turned food into a commodity, prioritizing profit over health while hiding behind aid programs and misleading science. Gillespie breaks down the global food system’s strategy that maximizes profit while putting humanity as risk. Guest Information: Stuart Gillespie, author, Food Fight Links for more info: Gillespie Stubstack Gillespie LinkedIn Gillespie X Profile […]

October 19, 2025 2

Music

David Lee Roth teasing more shows

David Lee Roth performs at Meritage Resort on September 14, 2025 in Napa, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images)Looks like David Lee Roth is planning to spend some more time on the road.Back in May, the former Van Halen frontman returned to the stage for the first time in five years, headlining the M3 Rock Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. He subsequently announced tour dates that kicked off in July and wrapped in September. Well, Roth is […]

October 17, 2025

Music

Bon Jovi releases ‘We Made it Look Easy’ featuring Robbie Williams

Cover of Bon Jovi's 'Forever (Legendary Edition)'/I(sland Records)Bon Jovi has released another track from their upcoming collaborations album, Forever (Legendary Edition).The latest is “We Made It Look Easy” featuring U.K. pop star Robbie Williams, who Jon Bon Jovi calls “one of the greatest entertainers period.”“I’ve loved his music for years and I'm honored to have him join me and the band on ‘We Made It Look Easy,’” Jon adds. “He's lived this lyric. I knew he'd deliver.”“We Made It Look […]

October 17, 2025 2

Entertainment

Kate Hudson covers The Band’s holiday classic ‘Christmas Must Be Tonight’

Kate Hudson 'Christmas Must Be Tonight' (Iconoclast/Sandbox Entertainment)HK Music)In addition to being an Oscar-nominated actress, Kate Hudson is a singer who released her debut album, Glorious, in 2024. Now she's dropped a holiday single that finds her covering a Christmas rock classic.Hudson recorded The Band's song "Christmas Must Be Tonight," which originally appeared on their 1977 album, Islands. It was their last album to feature the group's original lineup. It was written by The Band's guitarist, Robbie Robertson, and was partly inspired by the birth of his […]

October 17, 2025