40 Years Ago: Kirk Hammett Invited to Audition for Metallica
It wasn't an April Fool's joke.
Source: loudwire.com
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Black Detroiters are fleeing the city at an alarming rate
We talked to 10 former Detroiters about why they left, where they went, and whether they have any regrets
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Source: metrotimes.com
HOAs' New Favorite Tool: License Plate Readers
The HOAs are watching us. An investigation by The Intercept reveals that the practice of setting up license plate readers, often without public knowledge, is becoming the norm...
Source: newser.com
We're Paving the Way for the Next Pandemic
Stopping the next pandemic from happening might rely on stopping tree loss—and we're failing woefully on that front. In its deep dive into the subject, ProPublica...
Source: newser.com
27 Years Ago: Stone Temple Pilots Release 'Tiny Music'
The third album from STP.
Source: loudwire.com
37 Years Ago: Guns N' Roses Sign to Geffen Records
Here's how it happened.
Source: loudwire.com
The Treasure Hunt Is Over. Some Can't Stop Hunting
The thing about treasure hunts is that they end when the treasure is found. Or at least they're supposed to. But in the case of the famous Forrest Fenn treasure , that hasn't...
Source: newser.com
Mississippi Has an Oyster Problem
Mississippi has a rich history in the oyster industry, but that industry appears to be on the brink of collapse. A story in ProPublica details the steep decline over the last...
Source: newser.com
Can the return of international cruises bolster Japan's beleaguered tourism industry?
The industry is struggling to deal with pandemic-induced challenges such as staff shortages and concerned residents near ports.
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Source: japantimes.co.jp
This Tinder Scam Ended With a Crazy Police Sting
Stories about online romance scams are fairly common these days, but the one recounted by the Verge has some strange twists. For one thing, the victim wasn't an older...
Source: newser.com