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Fired For Surviving: 7-Eleven In Oklahoma Fires Overnight Clerk Who Shot Attacker Mid-Strangle

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  An Oklahoma City 7-Eleven clerk who shot a man while he was allegedly strangling her has lost her job. Stephanie Dilyard was working the graveyard shift alone on Nov. 13 when a transaction involving a counterfeit $100 bill turned violent. Authorities say 59-year-old Kenneth Thompson became irate after Dilyard refused to accept the fake cash. He reportedly threatened to cut her head off before storming behind the counter.  "I tried to run off, but he grabbed his hands around my neck," Dilyard told local outlet KOKH Fox 25. Pinning her in the corner, Thompson began to squeeze. That’s when Dilyard drew her weapon and shot him in the stomach. Police quickly ruled the shooting was self-defense. 7-Eleven corporate took a different view. Despite the life-or-death circumstances, the company’s HR department fired Dilyard shortly after the incident for violating store policy regarding weapons. Thompson was arrested at the hospital while receiving treatment. Dilyard, a mother of a thr...
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Strategies for Crowdfunding Your Music

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  In 2025, musicians must grapple with a  very  different crowdfunding landscape than the one artists enjoyed a decade ago. One major shift is  visibility : platforms like Kickstarter are now overrun by big-budget projects ( board games , gadgets , comics ) that often overshadow music campaigns. Kickstarter’s algorithm favors what’s trending – and it’s rarely a DIY band trying to press vinyl or fund a small tour . This means music campaigns get less free exposure on the site, forcing artists to bring their own audience rather than expecting platform traffic to do some of the work. Even artists with a solid fanbase can struggle to cut through the noise, especially when competing against projects offering flashy physical rewards instead of just a download link. Another challenge is the  economic reality.  The cost of making and releasing music has skyrocketed in recent years, from vinyl pressing and merch production to touring expenses . Fans’ wallets ar...
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New 'Stranger Things' x Nike Dunk Collab Is Releasing

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  With the  final season  of  Stranger Things   releasing this holiday season, the acclaimed Netflix show is reconnecting with Nike for a new sneaker project. Newly leaked images of an unreleased  Stranger Things  x Nike Dunk Low have surfaced on Instagram , courtesy of  @Yty_snkrs  on Instagram. The entirety of the collab's upper is a crackled leather material dressed in a grey hue and continues onto the blue Swoosh branding on the sides. As a nod to the show's Upside Down parallel dimension, the Nike logos on the tongue, the heel, and on the insole are all flipped. Completing the look is a pre-aged midsole and a navy-colored outsole. According to  House of Heat,  this and another yet-to-be-seen  Stranger Things  x Nike Dunk Low colorway are slated to hit retailers sometime this holiday season. Check back soon for updates. UPDATE (10/25):  The latest  Stranger Things  x Nike Dunk Low collab will be re...
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Cozy New Air Jordan 4 Colorway Is Releasing This Week Here's how to buy the 'Cozy Girl' Air Jordan 4.

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  Jordan Brand  is releasing one of its coziest Air Jordan 4s to date with this new women's exclusive makeup arriving this weekend. Dubbed "Cozy Girl," the latest iteration of the popular Michael Jordan signature model offers a more premium execution, featuring predominantly tan suede panels on the upper offset by a leather toecap. Adding to the cozy theme of the sneaker are the fuzzy shoelaces , but an additional flat brown pair is also included. Breaking up the tonal look is a white midsole and a two-tone tan and white outsole. Not only will the "Cozy Girl" colorway release in women's sizing, but it will also be available in little kids' and toddler sizes. Readers will be able to cop the "Cozy Girl" Air Jordan 4 starting on Nov. 1 via  SNKRS  and at select retailers for $220. Scroll on for a closer look at the new style.
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