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Hulk Hogan WWE Legend, Dies at Age 71

Hulk Hogan WWE Legend, Dies at Age 71 Professional wrestler Terry Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, died on Thursday at the age of 71, according to World Wrestling Entertainment.Born in the US state of Georgia in 1953, Hogan was one of the most famous names in professional wrestling history.His "Hulk" nickname came from comparisons to the comic-book hero portrayed on TV at the time, while "Hogan" was the invention of promoter Vince McMahon, who was keen for Irish representation in the WWF.He first competed in the WWF in 1979, but became a mainstay and fan favourite in the mid-1980s alongside Andre the Giant and 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper. Hogan headlined the first WrestleMania in New York in 1985, where he a

Posted on 2025/07/25 07:34 PM

Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert - American comedian and writer Colbert’s first post-cancellation ‘Late Show’ is tonight — will he speak out against CBS? USA Network late-night shows have been losing viewers for years, but “The USA Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is primed for a ratings bump right now. That’s because Monday night will be Colbert’s first new episode since CBS shocked the media sector by announcing “The Late USA Show” will end next May.Colbert is slated to have two Hollywood stars, Sandra Oh and Dave Franco, as his guests. Later in the week, he will interview Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.Last week’s cancellation announcement sparked speculation among fans that CB

Posted on 2025/07/24 02:15 PM

Ozzy Osbourne Heavy Metal Icon, Dies at 76

Ozzy Osbourne Heavy Metal Icon, dies at 76 Ozzy Osbourne, the hellraising frontman of Black Sabbath and reality TV star, died Tuesday, his family shared. He was 76.“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” Osbourne’s family said in a statement to CNN. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”No details surrounding cause of death were immediately available.The news comes just weeks after Osbourne performed with Black Sabbath in his hometown of Birmingham, England, where he reunited with bandmates, including bassist Geezer Butler, drummer Bill

Posted on 2025/07/23 01:58 PM

Malcolm Jamal Warner

Malcolm-Jamal Warner - American actor and musician Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor who starred as Theo in ‘The Cosby Show,’ dead at 54 Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor and artist who rose to fame as a child as Theodore Huxtable on “The USA Cosby Show,” has died, according to a source close to the actor. He was 54. Warner died in a drowning accident in Costa Rica, where he was on vacation with his family, the source said.Warner was swimming at Playa Grande near the town of Cahuita in the province of Limón on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica around 2:30 p.m. local time Sunday, when a current pulled him USA deeper into the ocean, according to the Associated Press.Costa Rica’s Judicial In

Posted on 2025/07/22 01:53 PM

Disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley

Disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley Amy Bradley’s brother ‘supports’ Netflix documentary – but issues one complaint The brother of Amy Bradley, the missing person at the centre of a hit new Netflix documentary, supports the series, but wishes it was longer.Three-part docuseries Amy Bradley is Missing details the disappearance of a 23-year-old woman that occurred aboard a cruise ship in March 1998.Amy, who was on holiday with her family, was last seen resting on the balcony of the ship after a night of dancing in its nightclub – but when her father went to her cabin the next morning, she had vanished without a trace.The new documentary features interviews with the Bradley family as well as eyewitnesses w

Posted on 2025/07/21 04:06 PM

Annabelle Handler Dan Rivera Dies While On Tour With Doll

Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera dies in Pennsylvania Authorities consider the death of Dan Rivera—the paranormal researcher who was traveling with the supposedly possessed Annabelle doll when he died—to be “natural," according to a police report.Police do not believe foul play was involved in the death of Dan Rivera, the paranormal researcher who passed away while traveling with the supposedly haunted doll Annabelle. In a Pennsylvania State Police report released July 16, authorities listed the nature of the incident as "death natural."Furthermore, the department said "nothing unusual or suspicious was observed" at the hotel room where Rivera's body was found on July 13."The d

Posted on 2025/07/19 02:36 PM

Andy Byron

Andy Byron Meet Megan Kerrigan Byron, Wife Of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron Who Was Caught Cheating On Camera In a Coldplay concert held in Boston, U.S.A, Chris Martin pointed at a couple in the crowd and said, "Oh look at these two". Captured in the Kiss Cam, the man had wrapped his arms around his supposed girlfriend and their faces were plastered on the huge screen. The moment was supposed to be romantic; however, there was a catch. The man was none other than Andy Byron, the Astronomer CEO, and the woman was his HR Chief, Kristin Cabot. Not only that, but Andy is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron and is a father to two children. As news about the cheating scandal is spreading like wildfire, here's everything to know ab

Posted on 2025/07/18 02:38 PM

Alaska Tsunami Warning 2025

Alaska Tsunami Warning 2025 Tsunami advisory canceled after magnitude 7.3 earthquake recorded off Alaska coast On July 16, 2025, at 12:37 PM Alaska time, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck offshore of the Alaska Peninsula region (Figure 1), two years after a previous magnitude 7.2. This area has been active over the past several years with a series of earthquakes of magnitude 7 or greater (Figure 2). This event, located 55 miles (89 km) south of Sand Point, Alaska, was felt over a broad region, extending as far as Anchorage and Juneau, where reported shaking was light. Ground shaking was the strongest in Sand Point, where one resident reported objects flying out of the pantry and off of shelves. In Homer, it was described as m

Posted on 2025/07/17 02:16 PM

Camp Mystic Texas Flooding

Camp Mystic Texas Flooding At least 160 people still missing from catastrophic Texas flooding as urgent search continues What we're covering • USA Texas flood victims: At least 150 people are known to be missing in Kerr USA County as a result of the USA flooding in central USA Texas, according to officials. At least a dozen others are missing in other parts of the state. According to authorities, 121 people have died. Read more about the USA victims. • Trump’s visit: President Donald Trump is traveling to central USA Texas tomorrow to survey the aftermath of the catastrophic flooding, which put his administration on the sudden defensive over its USA emergency response efforts. • Disaster readiness:

Posted on 2025/07/11 01:40 PM

Amazon Prime Day 2025

Amazon Prime Day 2025 Amazon Prime Day 2025 is July 8-11, giving Prime members four days to get exclusive savings on your favorite brands and products. Stay informed with our helpful shopping tips on how to find the best deals. Prime Day 2025 is here! Check out 100+ of the best deals to shop now from brands like Samsung, Apple, and Coach Follow along during Prime Day 2025 for some of the best deals, as well as tips for making the most of the big event. Key takeaways Prime Day has officially started, running for 96 hours from Tuesday, July 8 (12:01 a.m. PDT) through Friday, July 11 (11:59 p.m. PDT). Shop deals on everything from the latest tech gear to your favorite home and beauty brands. Prime Day deals available

Posted on 2025/07/09 01:56 PM

Julian Mcmahon

Julian McMahon Australian-American actor Australian actor Julian McMahon, famed for roles in popular series like Nip/Tuck and Charmed, has died aged 56.His wife said the actor passed away in Clearwater, Florida, on Wednesday. He had been diagnosed with cancer."Julian loved life. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his work, and he loved his fans. His deepest wish was to bring joy into as many lives as possible," Kelly Paniagua said in a statement carried by Deadline. McMahon's career took off with the hit supernatural television series Charmed before he gained wider recognition with Nip/Tuck, the medical drama in which he played the role of plastic surgeon Dr Christian Troy. The USA news was confir

Posted on 2025/07/08 08:11 PM

Texas Flooding

Texas floods leave dozens missing, including children At least 82 dead in catastrophic Texas floods as governor warns of more rain to come. Live Updates: Harrowing Tales Emerge in Texas as Rescuers Keep Searching for Missing More than 80 people were killed in the disastrous floods that roared through Central Texas on Friday. Dozens, including 10 young campers, were still unaccounted for. Here’s the latest. Rescuers rushed on Sunday to find more survivors of devastating floods that killed at least 81 in Central Texas, as dramatic tales emerged of those who experienced the disaster and endured the agonizing wait for news of loved ones. Survivors and family members shared stories about rescues and reunificatio

Posted on 2025/07/07 01:25 PM

Fourth of July Independence Day United States

Fourth of July Independence Day (United States) Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July or July 4th, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.Independence Day, in the United States, the annual celebration of nationhood held on July 4. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on USA July 4, 1776. This document announced the separation of the 13 North American colonies from Great Britain. In 1870 the U.S. Congress made Independence Day an unpaid holiday for federal workers, and in 1938 it became a paid fe

Posted on 2025/07/05 02:06 PM

Big Beautiful Bill Summary

Big Beautiful Bill Summary US President Donald Trump's budget mega-bill is set to become law after it passed a final vote in the House of Representatives. The president is now poised to sign the bill into law during a ceremony on Friday.Its USA advancement has not been easy. The USA legislation has stoked disputes among lawmakers from Trump's own USA Republican Party, who control both chambers of Congress, over social programmes and spending levels.The Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill could add $3.3tn to USA federal deficits over the next 10 years and leave millions without health coverage - a forecast that the White House disputes.During a vote in the US Senate earlier this week, USA Vice-President JD Vance

Posted on 2025/07/04 01:54 PM

Diddy Verdict

Diddy Verdict July 2, 2025 - Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail as he awaits sentencing What we covered here • Bail denied: Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail after a jury found him guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution this morning. The judge cited Combs’ history of violence and past illegal conduct while explaining why he declined to release Combs as he awaits sentencing. • Sentencing outlook: While Combs was acquitted of the most serious charges — racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking — he is still facing up to 20 years in prison, since the maximum sentence for each of the transportation counts is 10 years. There will be a hearing next week to

Posted on 2025/07/03 06:43 PM

Idaho Firefighters Shot

Suspect Mounted Deadly Firefighter Ambush From a Tree, Sheriff Says The man suspected of fatally shooting two firefighters and injuring a third as they responded to a brush fire in Idaho appeared to have used a flint to start the fire in order to lure them to the scene, law enforcement authorities said at a news conference on Monday.The suspect, identified as Wess Roley, 20, is believed to have climbed a tree and shot the firefighters below with a shotgun, the Kootenai County sheriff, Robert Norris, told reporters.USA Law enforcement officers had exchanged fire with the gunman while the wildfire burned. Later, using cellphone signal data, officials found the body of the suspect on the mountain with a firearm nearby. The authorities s

Posted on 2025/07/01 01:55 PM

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wrap up three-day Venice wedding extravaganza Final party set to end Bezos-Sánchez wedding extravaganza in Venice Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez concluded their three-day-long Venetian extravaganza on Saturday evening with a celebration at the Arsenale, a former medieval shipyard. The pair was seen traveling via boat to the venue, which hosts the annual Venice Biennale, with reporters and paparazzi in tow. Bezos is the founder of Amazon, the world's biggest online retailer. The Seattle-based company sells electronics, household goods and other products through its flagship website. It also controls the Whole Foods grocery chain and offers cloud computing and streaming services. Amazon h

Posted on 2025/06/30 01:57 PM

Lauren Sanchez

Lauren Sanchez Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos Are Married! See Inside Her Final Wedding Dress Fitting The bride is corseted and cosseted in her high-necked, hand-appliquéd Italian lace wedding dress on the grounds of an 18th-century brick villa outside of Milan. “I’m gonna cry!” says the soon-to-be Lauren Sánchez Bezos. “I’m gonna be a mess on the day, but the best kind of mess.” Today is a shoot for Vogue. The day before, Sánchez and Bezos were at the Dolce & Gabbana atelier in central Milan for their final fittings. In a few weeks and 170 miles away, they will marry in front of some 200 family and friends in Venice. “It was more powerful than I thought,&

Posted on 2025/06/28 01:55 PM

Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani: A New Voice in American Politics Zohran Mamdani is running for Mayor to lower the cost of living for working class New Yorkers. Meet Zohran Zohran Kwame Mamdani is a New York State Assemblymember and democratic socialist running for Mayor. Born in Uganda and raised in New York City, he has fought for the working class in and outside the legislature: hunger striking alongside taxi drivers to achieve more than $450 million in transformative debt relief, winning over $100 million in the state budget for increased subway service and a successful fare-free bus pilot, and organizing New Yorkers to defeat a proposed dirty power plant. The cost of living is crushing working people but Zohran believes

Posted on 2025/06/26 01:55 PM

New York City Mayoral Election 2025

The 2025 New York City Mayoral Election: A Turning Point in Urban Politics The 2025 New York City mayoral election has turned into one of the most influential city-level political battles in recent American politics. On the United States mainland with over 8 million residents, New York City's choice of leader echoes across national politics, especially within the Democratic Party. This year's competition also reflected changing local priorities, tried the mettle of the progressive movement, the staying power of centrist politics, and the workings of New York's ranked-choice voting system. Background and Context The race took on greater significance when sitting Mayor Eric Adams, a centrist Democrat elected in 2021, de

Posted on 2025/06/25 01:49 PM