The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced yesterday that health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak that’s sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including one older person in Colorado who has died. The agency announced that the outbreak has been linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders sold in those 10 states. McDonald’s said in a statement yesterday afternoon that “initial findings from the investigation indicate that a subset of illnesses may be linked to slivered onions,” which came from a single supplier. McDonald’s has pulled Quarter Pounders from the menu in the affected states.

Marvel actor Tom Holland has been teasing the development of Spider-Man 4 for weeks now, revealing last week that the latest draft of the script “lit a fire under him.” Even when offering that update however, Holland wouldn’t commit to any specific timeframe or release date for when the movie would get in front of cameras. That, coupled with news that he’s attached to Christopher Nolan’s new movie, has had fans wondering when Marvel’s Spider-Man 4 will finally get off the ground and start swinging. Now, thanks to Holland, we know. During an interview on “the Tonight Show,” Tom Holland confirms that there will be a Spider Man 4 coming out.

A man posing as a security guard was arrested at Taylor Swift's “Eras Tour” concert Friday night in Miami. Ivan Mariotti, was charged with falsely impersonating an officer and interfering with an entertainment event after police discovered him dressed in a suit wearing a badge over his neck near the field, without a ticket. Mariotti claimed he was hired by four women to escort them as a security guard, but police later confirmed he was actually their hired driver for the night, not a guard. He remains in custody with a $1,500 bond.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced yesterday that health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak that’s sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including one older person in Colorado who has died. The agency announced that the outbreak has been linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders sold in those 10 states. McDonald’s said in a statement yesterday afternoon that “initial findings from the investigation indicate that a subset of illnesses may be linked to slivered onions,” which came from a single supplier. McDonald’s has pulled Quarter Pounders from the menu in the affected states.
Marvel actor Tom Holland has been teasing the development of Spider-Man 4 for weeks now, revealing last week that the latest draft of the script “lit a fire under him.” Even when offering that update however, Holland wouldn’t commit to any specific timeframe or release date for when the movie would get in front of cameras. That, coupled with news that he’s attached to Christopher Nolan’s new movie, has had fans wondering when Marvel’s Spider-Man 4 will finally get off the ground and start swinging. Now, thanks to Holland, we know. During an interview on “the Tonight Show,” Tom Holland confirms that there will be a Spider Man 4 coming out.
A man posing as a security guard was arrested at Taylor Swift's “Eras Tour” concert Friday night in Miami. Ivan Mariotti, was charged with falsely impersonating an officer and interfering with an entertainment event after police discovered him dressed in a suit wearing a badge over his neck near the field, without a ticket. Mariotti claimed he was hired by four women to escort them as a security guard, but police later confirmed he was actually their hired driver for the night, not a guard. He remains in custody with a $1,500 bond.

Dude News - Thursday, October 24, 2024

Here is Slats' Brain Strain Question for Wednesday, October 23. The prize this week, a pair of tickets to the matinee performance of Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on December 27.

Question: Where do they sell the least amount of bottled water in Ohio?

Listen to the Brain Strain Question with Slats each weekday at 7:40am. Or, download the free Audacy app and follow 98.5 WNCX.

Here is Slats' Brain Strain Question for Wednesday, October 23. The prize this week, a pair of tickets to the matinee performance of Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on December 27.
Question: Where do they sell the least amount of bottled water in Ohio?
Listen to the Brain Strain Question with Slats each weekday at 7:40am. Or, download the free Audacy app and follow 98.5 WNCX.

Brain Strain Question: Wednesday, October 23

The Cleveland Cavaliers begin their regular season campaign tonight in Toronto vs the Raptors at 7:30. A lot of anticipation this year with a new head coach, and Donovan Mitchell coming back.

But, our other All-Star guard is worried about one thing tonight as he heads north of the border.

The last time Darius Garland played in Toronto he got severely poked in the eye and missed close to two weeks. Where goggles like Horace Grant, Darius! Whatever you gotta do! The Cavs home opener will be on Friday night vs Detroit.

The Cleveland Cavaliers begin their regular season campaign tonight in Toronto vs the Raptors at 7:30. A lot of anticipation this year with a new head coach, and Donovan Mitchell coming back.
But, our other All-Star guard is worried about one thing tonight as he heads north of the border.
The last time Darius Garland played in Toronto he got severely poked in the eye and missed close to two weeks. Where goggles like Horace Grant, Darius! Whatever you gotta do! The Cavs home opener will be on Friday night vs Detroit.

'Morning Quickie': Cavs begin their regular season tonight

The start of the NBA season is now underway with two marquee games last night. The Celtics beat the Knicks 132-109. But history in the second game as the Lakers beat the Timberwolves 110-103. For the first time ever in the NBA, a father and son played on the same court for the same team. LeBron James, and his son Bronny James checked into the game together in the 2nd quarter. LeBron had 16 points, Bronny had zero in just three minutes of action. 

The matchup between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers has fans clamoring for World Series tickets, and that means prices are soaring. The morning after the Dodgers trounced the New York Mets and earned their spot in the Fall Classic, tickets for the World Series were going for at least $1,000, depending on the game. Game 1 of the World Series is Friday, Oct. 25, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. According to SeatGeek, the cheapest single ticket goes for $1,034. Game 2 of the series stays in Los Angeles for the following night, Saturday, Oct. 26, where tickets actually jumped a couple hundred dollars. The cheapest single ticket runs for $1,209. And to be clear, all of those “cheap” tickets are for the so-called nosebleed seats.

Cooper Hefner is making a $100-million all-cash bid to buy Playboy, the iconic company founded by his father, Hugh Hefner, with the goal of "restoring the brand to its roots". His bid aims to acquire the intellectual property and brand assets of Playboy Enterprises from its publicly traded parent company, PLBY Group. The magazine went under in 2020 due to the pandemic, but there is plans to relaunch in February 2025.

The start of the NBA season is now underway with two marquee games last night. The Celtics beat the Knicks 132-109. But history in the second game as the Lakers beat the Timberwolves 110-103. For the first time ever in the NBA, a father and son played on the same court for the same team. LeBron James, and his son Bronny James checked into the game together in the 2nd quarter. LeBron had 16 points, Bronny had zero in just three minutes of action. 
The matchup between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers has fans clamoring for World Series tickets, and that means prices are soaring. The morning after the Dodgers trounced the New York Mets and earned their spot in the Fall Classic, tickets for the World Series were going for at least $1,000, depending on the game. Game 1 of the World Series is Friday, Oct. 25, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. According to SeatGeek, the cheapest single ticket goes for $1,034. Game 2 of the series stays in Los Angeles for the following night, Saturday, Oct. 26, where tickets actually jumped a couple hundred dollars. The cheapest single ticket runs for $1,209. And to be clear, all of those “cheap” tickets are for the so-called nosebleed seats.
Cooper Hefner is making a $100-million all-cash bid to buy Playboy, the iconic company founded by his father, Hugh Hefner, with the goal of "restoring the brand to its roots". His bid aims to acquire the intellectual property and brand assets of Playboy Enterprises from its publicly traded parent company, PLBY Group. The magazine went under in 2020 due to the pandemic, but there is plans to relaunch in February 2025.

Dude News - Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Here is Slats' Brain Strain Question for Tuesday, October 22. The prize this week, a pair of tickets to the matinee performance of Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on December 27.

Question: What is the hardest chore/task for a man to do?

Listen to the Brain Strain Question with Slats each weekday at 7:40am. Or, download the free Audacy app and follow 98.5 WNCX.

Here is Slats' Brain Strain Question for Tuesday, October 22. The prize this week, a pair of tickets to the matinee performance of Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on December 27.
Question: What is the hardest chore/task for a man to do?
Listen to the Brain Strain Question with Slats each weekday at 7:40am. Or, download the free Audacy app and follow 98.5 WNCX.

Brain Strain Question: Tuesday, October 22

Cleveland City Council is sounding off about the Cleveland Browns desired move to Brook Park.

Councilman Brian Kazy says he will fight owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam as well as City Hall to keep the Browns' stadium right on the Cleveland lakefront where he and others believe it belongs.

It looks like the fight over the stadium is just beginning, especially when it comes to who will pay for the multi-billion dollar facility.

Cuyahoga County Executives have repeatedly said the county will not provide taxpayer funds to a new stadium outside of Cleveland.

Cleveland City Council is sounding off about the Cleveland Browns desired move to Brook Park.
Councilman Brian Kazy says he will fight owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam as well as City Hall to keep the Browns' stadium right on the Cleveland lakefront where he and others believe it belongs.
It looks like the fight over the stadium is just beginning, especially when it comes to who will pay for the multi-billion dollar facility.
Cuyahoga County Executives have repeatedly said the county will not provide taxpayer funds to a new stadium outside of Cleveland.

'Morning Quickie': City Council speaks out on Browns potential move

We’re just a few weeks away from the highly anticipated Mike Tyson vs. YouTuber Jake Paul fight. Paul challenged Tyson to a $5M bet if he could last more than four rounds. “But, if you don’t, then you have to get a tattoo that says ‘I love Jake Paul’. Deal or no deal?” he said in the offer video. So did Tyson take him up on his bet? We don’t know! “I think I TKO or KO him in rounds four or five. But yeah, he hasn’t responded to the bet and I don’t think he probably will,” Paul said. He also added that Tyson’s “declining to do interviews” and “just wants to train and be a savage.”

In a recent interview on "The Drive" podcast, Patrick Mahomes discussed the unexpected perks of Travis Kelce dating Taylor Swift, including more sweets at home. Mahomes mentioned that Swift has been baking with his daughter, Sterling Mahomes, who is a "big baker". The quarterback praised Swift’s baking skills, stating, "It is as good as everybody has talked about. She is great when it comes to baking". This follows Swift's earlier time delivering homemade sweets to the Kansas City Chiefs, where she made homemade Pop-Tarts, which Mahomes never got to try.

Fire is never a good option to get rid of pests on a house. A man in Beacon, New York figured that out the hard way when trying to get rid of a bees nest on his porch. A person used a flame to try and get rid of the nest and set the porch on fire. Luckily, firefighters arrived quickly or the home would have gone up in flames. experts recommend calling in a pro to remove pests… and strongly suggest you not use fire.

We’re just a few weeks away from the highly anticipated Mike Tyson vs. YouTuber Jake Paul fight. Paul challenged Tyson to a $5M bet if he could last more than four rounds. “But, if you don’t, then you have to get a tattoo that says ‘I love Jake Paul’. Deal or no deal?” he said in the offer video. So did Tyson take him up on his bet? We don’t know! “I think I TKO or KO him in rounds four or five. But yeah, he hasn’t responded to the bet and I don’t think he probably will,” Paul said. He also added that Tyson’s “declining to do interviews” and “just wants to train and be a savage.”
In a recent interview on "The Drive" podcast, Patrick Mahomes discussed the unexpected perks of Travis Kelce dating Taylor Swift, including more sweets at home. Mahomes mentioned that Swift has been baking with his daughter, Sterling Mahomes, who is a "big baker". The quarterback praised Swift’s baking skills, stating, "It is as good as everybody has talked about. She is great when it comes to baking". This follows Swift's earlier time delivering homemade sweets to the Kansas City Chiefs, where she made homemade Pop-Tarts, which Mahomes never got to try.
Fire is never a good option to get rid of pests on a house. A man in Beacon, New York figured that out the hard way when trying to get rid of a bees nest on his porch. A person used a flame to try and get rid of the nest and set the porch on fire. Luckily, firefighters arrived quickly or the home would have gone up in flames. experts recommend calling in a pro to remove pests… and strongly suggest you not use fire.

Dude News - Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Here is Slats' Brain Strain Question for Monday, October 21. The prize this week, a pair of tickets to the matinee performance of Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on December 27.

Question: Which animal is known to be the most introverted animal?

Listen to the Brain Strain Question with Slats each weekday at 7:40am. Or, download the free Audacy app and follow 98.5 WNCX.

Here is Slats' Brain Strain Question for Monday, October 21. The prize this week, a pair of tickets to the matinee performance of Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on December 27.
Question: Which animal is known to be the most introverted animal?
Listen to the Brain Strain Question with Slats each weekday at 7:40am. Or, download the free Audacy app and follow 98.5 WNCX.

Brain Strain Question: Monday, October 21

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was this weekend! Sixteen of musics biggest acts were honored this time…including Mary J. Blige, Cher, and Ozzy Osbourne. There was a ton of celebrities in attendance as well, including Busta Rhymes, Kelly Clarkson, and Wolfgang Van Halen. Those celebs presented the awards and even performed. The ceremony aired live on Disney+, and highlights of the big night will broadcast on ABC on January 1st, 2025.

Let’s dive in to some of the big moments below:

Dua Lipa and Cher kicked off the 2024 Rock Hall ceremony with a performance of Cher’s hit “Believe.” Cher also performed her iconic “If I Could Turn Back Time” before accepting her induction.

During her acceptance speech, Cher joked about the difficulty of being inducted, saying it was harder than getting divorced from two men. She also credited David Geffen for helping secure her place in the Hall.

Original members James J.T. Taylor and Robert “Kool” Bell reunited to perform a medley of Kool & the Gang’s greatest hits. They thrilled the audience with classics like “Get Down on It” and “Celebration.”

Dionne Warwick performed her hit “I’ll Never Love This Way Again” with Jennifer Hudson. Their powerful duet earned a standing ovation from the audience.

A star-studded lineup, including Demi Lovato and Kelly Clarkson, performed Foreigner’s biggest hits. Highlights included “Feels Like the First Time” and Lou Gramm shocked the crowd by joining Kelly Clarkson for “I Want to Know What Love Is.” Other performers alongside the acting members of the group included Chad Smith, Slash, and Sammy Hagar also making an appearance!

Peter Frampton, inducted into the Hall, performed his hit “Do You Feel Like We Do” with Keith Urban. Their guitar-sparring duet was one of the night’s standout rock performances.

Dave Matthews honored the late Jimmy Buffett with an emotional tribute. “He made everyone feel special; he made me feel very special. I wish he could be here, but it’s too late,” he told the audience. He performed Buffett’s “A Pirate Looks at Forty,” bringing some audience members to shed a tear.

Dave Chappelle gave a heartfelt speech praising A Tribe Called Quest’s impact on hip-hop and their personal support for him. He also emotionally thanked the group for helping him return to TV after a 12-year absence. “You shared your platform with me and invited me to be on Saturday Night Live with you, and it brought me back to television after 12 years in the cold. And I will always be grateful for you,” he told them.

The Roots, Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes, and more performed a high-energy tribute to A Tribe Called Quest. The performances included hits like “Can I Kick It?” and “Scenario,” with the crowd on their feet.

Mary J. Blige performed a medley of her hits, including “My Life” and “Family Affair,” with a standout duet featuring Ella Mai. Her performance received high praise from Method Man, who yelled out that she “killed” her performance as she left the stage.

Ozzy Osbourne was honored with a tribute performance featuring Jelly Roll, Billy Idol, and others performing his hits like “Crazy Train” and “No More Tears.” The tribute celebrated his legacy as rock's “Prince of Darkness.”

Dave Matthews Band closed the ceremony with a jam session featuring fan-favorites like “Ants Marching.” They wrapped up with a cover of “Burning Down the House” to honor the Talking Heads and the 40th anniversary of their concert film “Stop Making Sense.”

Check out all the inductees below.

Performer Category:

Mary J. Blige

Cher

Dave Matthews Band

Foreigner

Peter Frampton

Kool & The Gang

Ozzy Osbourne

A Tribe Called Quest

Musical Influence Award:

Alexis Korner

John Mayall

Big Mama Thornton

Musical Excellence Award:

Jimmy Buffett

MC5

Dionne Warwick

Norman Whitfield

Ahmet Ertegun Award:

Suzanne de Passe

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was this weekend! Sixteen of musics biggest acts were honored this time…including Mary J. Blige, Cher, and Ozzy Osbourne. There was a ton of celebrities in attendance as well, including Busta Rhymes, Kelly Clarkson, and Wolfgang Van Halen. Those celebs presented the awards and even performed. The ceremony aired live on Disney+, and highlights of the big night will broadcast on ABC on January 1st, 2025.
Let’s dive in to some of the big moments below:
Dua Lipa and Cher kicked off the 2024 Rock Hall ceremony with a performance of Cher’s hit “Believe.” Cher also performed her iconic “If I Could Turn Back Time” before accepting her induction.
During her acceptance speech, Cher joked about the difficulty of being inducted, saying it was harder than getting divorced from two men. She also credited David Geffen for helping secure her place in the Hall.
Original members James J.T. Taylor and Robert “Kool” Bell reunited to perform a medley of Kool &amp; the Gang’s greatest hits. They thrilled the audience with classics like “Get Down on It” and “Celebration.”
Dionne Warwick performed her hit “I’ll Never Love This Way Again” with Jennifer Hudson. Their powerful duet earned a standing ovation from the audience.
A star-studded lineup, including Demi Lovato and Kelly Clarkson, performed Foreigner’s biggest hits. Highlights included “Feels Like the First Time” and Lou Gramm shocked the crowd by joining Kelly Clarkson for “I Want to Know What Love Is.” Other performers alongside the acting members of the group included Chad Smith, Slash, and Sammy Hagar also making an appearance!
Peter Frampton, inducted into the Hall, performed his hit “Do You Feel Like We Do” with Keith Urban. Their guitar-sparring duet was one of the night’s standout rock performances.
Dave Matthews honored the late Jimmy Buffett with an emotional tribute. “He made everyone feel special; he made me feel very special. I wish he could be here, but it’s too late,” he told the audience. He performed Buffett’s “A Pirate Looks at Forty,” bringing some audience members to shed a tear.
Dave Chappelle gave a heartfelt speech praising A Tribe Called Quest’s impact on hip-hop and their personal support for him. He also emotionally thanked the group for helping him return to TV after a 12-year absence. “You shared your platform with me and invited me to be on Saturday Night Live with you, and it brought me back to television after 12 years in the cold. And I will always be grateful for you,” he told them.
The Roots, Queen Latifah, Busta Rhymes, and more performed a high-energy tribute to A Tribe Called Quest. The performances included hits like “Can I Kick It?” and “Scenario,” with the crowd on their feet.
Mary J. Blige performed a medley of her hits, including “My Life” and “Family Affair,” with a standout duet featuring Ella Mai. Her performance received high praise from Method Man, who yelled out that she “killed” her performance as she left the stage.
Ozzy Osbourne was honored with a tribute performance featuring Jelly Roll, Billy Idol, and others performing his hits like “Crazy Train” and “No More Tears.” The tribute celebrated his legacy as rock's “Prince of Darkness.”
Dave Matthews Band closed the ceremony with a jam session featuring fan-favorites like “Ants Marching.” They wrapped up with a cover of “Burning Down the House” to honor the Talking Heads and the 40th anniversary of their concert film “Stop Making Sense.”
Check out all the inductees below.
Performer Category:
Mary J. Blige
Cher
Dave Matthews Band
Foreigner
Peter Frampton
Kool &amp; The Gang
Ozzy Osbourne
A Tribe Called Quest
Musical Influence Award:
Alexis Korner
John Mayall
Big Mama Thornton
Musical Excellence Award:
Jimmy Buffett
MC5
Dionne Warwick
Norman Whitfield
Ahmet Ertegun Award:
Suzanne de Passe

'Morning Quickie': Rock Hall induction ceremony recap

The Browns game on Sunday went from bad to worse in a hurry. Cincinnati returned the opening kickoff back for a touchdown. And, later in the game quarterback Deshaun Watson went down with an apparent Achilles injury, which could end his 2024 season. The Browns lost to the Bengals 21-14. Cleveland falls to 1-6 on the year. 

The Guardians season came to an end Saturday losing to the Yankees 5-2, ending Cleveland's postseason run in the ALCS after 5 games. And, we now know after last night that the Dodgers will be meeting New York in the Fall Classic. Los Angeles defeated the other New York team, the Mets, in the NLCS. Game 1 of the World Series will be on Friday night in L.A.

Snoop Dogg showed off a new talent as a weather forecaster during "TODAY", teaming up with Al Roker to deliver a cannabis-themed weather report. His humorous segment called out weather temperatures in places like Mary Jane Falls, Nevada and Blunt, South Dakota. The "TODAY" crew loved the fun segment, with Craig Melvin calling it the "best forecast, hands down". The Doggfather sat in during the whole show.

The Browns game on Sunday went from bad to worse in a hurry. Cincinnati returned the opening kickoff back for a touchdown. And, later in the game quarterback Deshaun Watson went down with an apparent Achilles injury, which could end his 2024 season. The Browns lost to the Bengals 21-14. Cleveland falls to 1-6 on the year. 
The Guardians season came to an end Saturday losing to the Yankees 5-2, ending Cleveland's postseason run in the ALCS after 5 games. And, we now know after last night that the Dodgers will be meeting New York in the Fall Classic. Los Angeles defeated the other New York team, the Mets, in the NLCS. Game 1 of the World Series will be on Friday night in L.A.
Snoop Dogg showed off a new talent as a weather forecaster during "TODAY", teaming up with Al Roker to deliver a cannabis-themed weather report. His humorous segment called out weather temperatures in places like Mary Jane Falls, Nevada and Blunt, South Dakota. The "TODAY" crew loved the fun segment, with Craig Melvin calling it the "best forecast, hands down". The Doggfather sat in during the whole show.

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