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It may be high time for Marvel to do something new with the X-Men.

SpaceX just aborted the launch of the Falcon 9 rocket carrying Starlink satellites. The auto abort occurred just over a minute before liftoff.

What Would Happen If ETF Holders Sold All At Once? Tyler Durden: The realization that there is, as of this moment, at best negligible and very often zero liquidity in bonds (or even stocks) is known by most: a topic we first discussed back in the summer of 2013 (a good place to start is Phantom Markets: Why The TBAC Is Suddenly Very Worried About Market Liquidity) has become so pervasive that even the BIS admitted last week bond market liquidity has cratered, with some estimates suggesting th...

With hate crimes skyrocketing during the pandemic, one writer explains why it’s important to stand up against anti-Asian racism and how you can help support the community.

What Does A Conservative State Medical Marijuana Program Look Like? What Does A Conservative State Medical Marijuana Program Look Like? A conservative market includes product bans, typically restricting access to flower and vapes, as well as THC potency caps. Cannabis reform is undoubtedly spreading across the United States, as more states adopt medical and adult use laws. However, many states that have done so over the years have been labeled as conservative for a variety of reasons. And it i...

Besides concerts, some of Rockfords favorite moments at the BMO Harris Bank Center. The BMO Harris Bank Center (aka Rockford MetroCentre) is celebrating its 40th anniversary on January 31st. Unfortunately, there can not be a big party for the occasion. Hopefully, later this year. In the meantime, I thought it would be fun to look back at some of the great memories of our special arena. If you would like to know more of the history of the building, I suggest checking out my interview with the or...

Powerful Second Amendment advocacy group the National Rifle Association (NRA) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Jan. 15, but stressed it was in its “strongest financial condition in years.” The NRA, which reported in court Wednesday net assets of $50 million suggesting financial strength, said it seeks to use bankruptcy to move from New York to Texas and to “streamline” certain legal and business affairs, but gave little further explanation. “The NRA is pursuing reincorporating in a sta...

Rockford Man’s Beer Stolen By Kid Armed With BB Gun A kid in Rockford armed with a BB gun robbed a man of his beer and more. First of all, I am relieved that no one got hurt. In situations like this, it is very easy for something to go wrong and the outcome could be tragic. Plus, there is a bonus. The suspect was caught, arrested, and now is in jail. Though, it is another sad situation that a Rockford youth finds himself in trouble with the law. Hopefully, it will not ruin their lives. Maybe,...

When you move, here is how you should pay your friends for their help. Unless you have been living off the grid, you have probably noticed many residents of Illinois are moving out of state. It is breaking the record year after year. Surprisingly, there are many more citizens of Illinois moving and opting to actually stay. here. Especially, in the Rockford community. I do not know if you noticed in your neighborhood but on my block, as soon as a for sale sign goes up, it pretty much immediately...

Finally, We Know Why The BMO Harris Bank Center Is Orange We finally know why the BMO Harris Bank Center is orange. I have gone to many events in my lifetime at the BMO Harris Bank Center in downtown Rockford. So many, I couldnt even begin to know a number even close. That includes concerts, sports events, and more. The original Rockford MetroCentre before the upgrades of the BMO Harris Bank Center had some interesting features. Here are some that really stuck out to me. There was only one main...