Surprise twist alert: President Donald Trump just dropped a political bombshell—again. This time, it’s all about Scott Jenkins, the ex-Culpeper County sheriff who was headed for a 10-year vacation at Club Fed after a federal bribery conviction. Not anymore. Trump swooped in and handed Jenkins a full pardon on Monday, calling him the latest victim […]
Duck Dynasty Star Phil Robertson Dead at 79, Family Confirms
Phil Robertson, the camo-wearing, duck-call-inventing, Jesus-preaching patriarch of Duck Dynasty, has died at 79. The bearded founding father of the Robertson clan passed away on May 25, and yes, America just lost one of its loudest and proudest reality TV icons. His family announced the news via social media, calling him “a man who lived […]
Experts Reveal Health Benefits Of Beer And Wine Which Is Better
Okay, listen up — the eternal debate just got a fresh update. Beer or wine? Which one really wins the health battle? Spoiler alert: neither is a magic potion, but experts say both have perks if you keep it chill and sip smart. Recent research out of Harvard and some savvy health sites like Best […]
SpaceX Dragon Returns to Earth with 6,700 Pounds of Cargo and Sonic Boom
SpaceX’s Dragon cargo spacecraft made a fiery comeback Saturday night — and let’s just say, it did not arrive quietly. The uncrewed capsule, fresh off its month-long stint at the International Space Station, splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off Oceanside, California, at 10:45 p.m. PT on May 24, according to NASA. And if you […]
Deadly Fungi on the Rise Worldwide as Climate Warms, Study Finds
Thanks to global warming (cheers, climate change), certain deadly fungi are growing faster, spreading wider, and showing up in places they’ve never been before. Europe? Yep. Australia? Uh-huh. And parts of the U.S. aren’t off the hook either. Experts are now sounding the alarm: the hotter the planet gets, the more these dangerous spores thrive. […]
Tokyo to Houston Flight Diverted After Passenger Tries to Open Emergency Exit Door
Things got turbulent on the ground before they ever did in the skies. An All Nippon Airways flight from Tokyo to Houston turned into an unexpected detour to Seattle after a passenger reportedly tried to open the emergency exit door. Midflight. Over the ocean. According to CNN, the drama unfolded roughly nine hours into Saturday’s […]
Britney Spears Partied With Sean Diddy Combs Before Infamous 2007 MTV VMAs Performance
Yep — that VMAs performance. Britney Spears’ 2007 comeback was already under a microscope… but now we know what went down just hours before she hit the stage — and it’s giving major hangover energy. According to Page Six, Brit was living it up in Las Vegas with none other than Sean “Diddy” Combs the […]
TikTok Star Anna Grace Phelan Dies at 19 After Brain Cancer Diagnosis
Anna Grace Phelan — the TikTok sweetheart with a megawatt smile and unmatched courage — has died at 19, less than a year after being diagnosed with brain cancer. The news broke late Friday night, when her family posted a tear-jerking update on her TikTok page. “She is in the arms of Jesus,” they wrote. […]
EastEnders Star Max Bowden to Return as Ben Mitchell Two Years After Exit
EastEnders legend Max Bowden is making a shock return to Albert Square just two years after his dramatic axe from the soap. And we didn’t see this one coming. The 29-year-old actor, who played Ben from 2019 to 2024, is reportedly returning for a guest stint, according to The Sun. It’s a big deal—his original […]
Bryce James Graduates from Sierra Canyon with LeBron James and Family in Attendance
Sierra Canyon just had its buzziest graduation ever—because when your dad is LeBron James, your cap and gown moment becomes a red carpet event. Yep, Bryce James, LeBron’s youngest son, officially graduated from the star-studded Los Angeles high school this week, and the whole James gang showed up in full force—Bronny, Savannah, little Zhuri, and […]
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